News Roundup (Steve Sinnicks, Ed Vandendool, Felicia McMinn)

Local

• Junkhouse 20th Anniversary Facebook Page
• Dr. Disc Local hashtag now a seperate Twitter feed
• Kevin's Barbershop Podcast w/Steve Sinnicks: MP3, Video
• Cool homemade blues tie
  

World

• Songs That Sound Alike: Beatles vs the Jam
• Podcasts: Nothing But the Blues 227, Nothing But the Blues 228, Roadhouse 412

Blasts From the Past

• 2009: Lee Harvey Osmond Videos
• 2010: New Halton Blues Society Live CD
• 2011: Design Hope CD Release Party
• 2012: Andy Griffiths@Moonshine Cafe

 Featured Videos 
 


Links: Ed Vandendool, Video courtesy of Ed Vandendool



Links: Steve Sinnicks, More Steve Sinnicks Stories, Video courtesy of Kevin Barber




 Links: Felicia McMinn, More Felicia McMinn Stories, Video courtesy of Lauren Clendinning

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2 More Episodes of Ensemble on YouTube

All videos courtesy of Cable 14



Links: Wendell Ferguson, Jon Brooks, Judy Rideout, Shawn Brush



Links: Astrid Young, Dave Rave, Bill Culp, David Lum

Click here for more episodes

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Darrell Webb Band@Private Show (January 20, 2013)

Link: Darrell Webb Band

Here is a bonus video from the opening band.



Links: Barn Katz, More Barn Katz Stories

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New James Clark Jones CD: the days of convenience

Oakville singer/songwriter James Clark Jones has created a multi-genre gem with the days of convenience, his latest CD.

The disc kicks off with a beautiful potry reading and then travels through jazz, blues, folk, celtic music and many other sonic territories.  No matter where the songs lead, they're all reinforced with great songwriting and storytelling.  Highlights include the bluesy/jazzy Cool, the power of Rising Young Man, and the sweet melancholy of Whisky.

James has put together a great team for this album.  Talented area musicians such as Mike Branton, Sarah Beatty, Rob Reed, and others add to this superb mix of tunes.

Unfortunetly, the CD was sold out.  You can download the album through his bandcamp page or purchase at iTunes

You can stream this amazing disc below.


Links: James Clark Jones, More CD Releases

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News Roundup (Blues Flash Mob, Quails in the Nest, Podcasts)

World

• Classic Rock New CD Releases Feb 2013
• Chicago Bob Nelson Passes
• Shindig host Jimmy O'Neill passes
• Podcasts: Blues & Roots 177, Roadhouse 410, Roadhouse 411, Nothing But the Blues 225, Nothing But the Blues 226
  

Funny & Weird

• Top 10 Cowbell Songs
• Legends Revealed: Was the Who's My Generation banned due to offending stutterers?, Did Van Morrison's record company force a name change to Brown Eyed Girl?

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: James Anthony Acoustic CD
• 2010: Dave Pomfret@Artword Artbar
• 2011: Fraser/Daley@Casbah
• 2012: Stingrays: Hoodoo Man CD

Featured Video




Links: Quails in the Nest, Video courtesy of Quails in the Nest



Links: Hamilton Blues and Roots Society, Video courtesy of CBC Hamilton


Links: Chicago Bob Nelson, Video courtesy of Torrita Blues Festival

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New Ian Thomas CD: little dreams

It took legendary Dundas music veteran Ian Thomas 25 years to record the follow up to his last solo album, Levity (1988).  With the CD, little dreams (released through Alma Records/Universal), the wait is finally over and it was well worth it.

One thing you'll notice from this disc is the positivity of the lyrics. Ian manages to reflect on the joys and happiness of life without getting sappy and saccharin. You can't help but feel good after listening.

On this uplifting solo excursion, he's assisted by the very musicians responsible for keeping him so busy.  Former Boomers member Peter Cardinali produces the album and Ian's also joined by Lunch at Allen's bandmates Murray McLauchlan and Marc Jordan.


Together, the band has created a collection of laid-back catchy semi-poppy hooks to go with his outstanding voice.

The CD is available at his live show, in stores, and as a download through iTunes.

Click to hear the track, Life is Good.

Blast From the Past: Ian Thomas YouTube Videos

Links: Ian Thomas, More Ian Thomas Stories

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Trickbag (Acoustic)@Buddy's Roadhouse (January 12, 2013)

More Steve Earle Covers/Stories

Blast From the Past: Trickbag@Fieldcote

Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories

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Steve Strongman Wins Big at Maple Blues Awards

Hamilton's own Steve Strongman has proven that he's just as much of an award winner for his acoustic work as he is for his electric sound.  He took home three Maple Blues Awards on January  21, 2013 (Recording, Guitar Player and Songwriter). CONGRATULATIONS!

Click here for the Spectator article.

Video below courtesy of RandallStaffordCook



Links: Steve Strongman, More Steve Strongman stories

Other big winners included MonkeyJunk (Electric Act, Harmonica, Drummer) and Suzie Vinnick (Acoustic Act, Female Vocalist).

Below is a complete list.

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Colin James

ELECTRIC ACT OF THE YEAR
MonkeyJunk

ACOUSTIC ACT OF THE YEAR
Suzie Vinnick

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Matt Andersen

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Suzie Vinnick

NEW ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Steve Kozak

RECORDING OF THE YEAR
“A Natural Fact" Steve Strongman

BLUES WITH A FEELING (Lifetime Achievement)
Matt Minglewood

BB KING INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Tedeschi Trucks Band

GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Steve Strongman

HARMONICA PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Steve Marriner (MonkeyJunk)

PIANO/KEYBOARD PLAYER OF THE YEAR
David Vest

HORN PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Jon Wong

DRUMMER OF THE YEAR
Matt Sobb (MonkeyJunk)

BASSIST OF THE YEAR
Gary Kendall (Downchild)

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Steve Strongman

BLUES BOOSTER OF THE YEAR
John Valenteyn

Click here for more about the Maple Blues Awards

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News Roundup (Tom Wilson, Matthew Barber, Precious Bryant)

Local

• Tom Wilson Spec Interview
• Kevin's Barbershop Podcast w Tim Gibbons

World 

• New Blues CD Releases Jan 2013
• Precious Bryant passes

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Lee Harvey Osmond YouTube Videos 
• 2010: Michael Pickett@Artword Artbar 
• 2011: New Rachel Heart CD
• 2012: Kevin Maclean Band@Whistling Walrus

Featured Videos


Links: Matt Coleman, More Matt Coleman Stories, Video courtesy of Kristin Bingham


Links: Matthew Barber, More Matthew Barber Stories, Video courtesy of Tommy Hamm


Links: Precious Bryant, Video courtesy of AbyssQuick

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Famous Framus YouTube Videos

All videos courtesy of Paul Bottos






Blast From the Past: Famous Framus Band@Rebel's Rock

Links: Famous Framus, More Famous Framus Stories

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New Whitehorse CD: The Fate of the World Depends on This Kiss

The sophomore album from the talented local duo Whitehorse (Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet) has been getting rave reviews and even
won a Hamilton Music Award last year.

All those accolades are well deserved as the disc picks up where their incredible self-titled debut left off and then proceeds to expand their musical repertoire.

Yes, you can still hear some really catchy alt-folk-pop tunes (Peterbilt Coalmine, Devil's Got a Gun) but they have also added more texture this time around.  There's the slow artistry of Mexico Texaco; the funkiness of No Glamour in the Hammer and Jane, the emotional bluesy power of Achilles Desire, and much more.


The album is available through Six Shooter Records (as a CD, LP and download) or can be purchased  at iTunes.

Below are tracks from the CD, courtesy of Six Shooter Records.






Blast From the Past: Our Review of their Debut CD

Links: Whitehorse, More Whitehorse Stories, More CD Releases

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News Roundup (Burnin' Ethyl, Jude Johnson, Frankie & Jimmy)

World

• Podcasts: SA Blues 176

Funny and Weird

• Cartoon: What super-heroes are listening to
• Picture: Interesting use for an old piano

Blasts From the Past

• 2009: Matt Paxton CD: Back Home in the Village 
• 2010: James Anthony, Les Smith, Larry Feudo@Buddy's
• 2011: Eggmen@This Ain't Hollywood
• 2012: Kirby@Casbah

Featured Videos 



Links: Burnin' Ethyl, More Burnin' Ethyl Stories, Video courtesy of April Severin



Links: Jude Johnson, More Jude Johnson Stories, Video courtesy of Jude Johnson



Links: Frankie and Jimmy, More Frankie and Jimmy Stories, Video courtesy of Steinberg321

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Dave Rave and Friends@Fenian Films (December 15, 2012)

Dave Rave (guitar), Rick Andrew (bass, lead vocals on Break Up), Tim Gibbons (guitar, lead vocals on 3rd video) - These 3 were members of the Shakers,  Mark Foley (guitar),  Paul Panchezak (Trickbag) (drums ), Tom Wilson (Junkhouse, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings) (lead vocals on 4th video)





Click here for a Christmas song from this event

Blast from the Past: Dave Rave & friends@Fenian Films (2010)

Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories

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New Jack de Keyzer CD: Electric Love

Local bluesmaster Jack de Keyzer has always known how to the rock the blues.  With his latest release, Electric Love, the man's proven he can really amp it up and unleash the power.

The CD's high-energy, loud blues is like a call to arms: Jack means business.  There's no doubt he can riff with the best of them and his voice can rattle the walls if needed.


That's doesn't mean he's sacrificed nuance for power.  Amazing, soulful, funky and slinky grooves pepper the album.  He even finishes off the disc with a dynamic acoustic version of the title track.

Jack is ably aided an abetted by David McMorrow (Rough Trade) on keyboards, Alan Duffy on bass and Rick Donaldson on drums.  

The CD is available at his live shows, through Indiepool, and as a download through iTunes and eMusic.

Below is a live perfomance of the title track, courtesy of RandallStaffordCook.



Links: Jack de Keyzer, More Jack De Keyzer Stories
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News Roundup (Local Podcasts, Neon Rain, Roadkill Bill)

Local

• Greater Hamilton Musician Annual Published
• Kevin's Barber Shop Podcasts: Social Animals, Blind Mule, Peter Arsenault, Ray Materick, Boxing Day Special
  

Canada

• Jan 2013 issue of Maple Blues (w Steve Strongman & Andre Bisson)
  

World

• Bobby Womack Diagnosed with Alzheimer's
• Blues Artists That Died in 2012
• Rescue Me Singer Fontella bass passes
• Jimmy McCracklin passes
• New study examines short lifespans of rock stars
• Podcasts: Nothing But the Blues 223, Roadhouse  408, Roadhouse 409 

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Halton Blues Society Live CD 
• 2010: Hamilton Folk Club@Pheasant Plucker 
• 2011: Eggmen@This Ain't Hollywood
• 2012: Kirby@The Casbah 

Featured Videos 


Links: Lou Campanella, Robin Benedict, John M. Crawford, Missy Bauman, Dawn Before Descent, Video courtesy of Brian Berneker


Links: Rob Kirkham and Neon Rain, More Neon Rain Stories, Video courtesy of Neon Rain



Links: Roadkill Bill, More Roadkill Bill Stories, Video courtesy of Highway of Heroes

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2012: Year in Review

It turns out that 2012 was an incredible year for local music.  Many of our local performers received some well-deserved recognition and there was a ton of great local shows to enjoy.

One of the biggest local newsmakers this year was bluesman Harrison Kennedy.  He seems to have been nominated for everything in 2012: Hamilton Music Awards, Blues Music Awards, Maple Blues Awards, Junos.  The musician earned an HMA and later in 2013, we should find out if Harrison will win the others (Good luck!).  Also this year, fans were treated to his incredible Shame the Devil CD, he worked with Shakura S'Aida on Time ..., which ended up on Saturday Night Blues' Top 10 list of 2012, and had one of the best tracks on the Santa's Got Mojo 2 compilation.

Steve Strongman also made a major splash in 2012 with the release of his acoustic CD, A Natural Fact.  The disc's producer, Rob Szabo won a Canadian Folk Music Award for his work on it and the disc was nominated for a 2013 Maple Blues Award (Steve won the MBA for guitarist of the year in early 2012).  On top of all that, A Natural Fact was on Saturday Night Blues' Top 10 list. Also in 2012, he played on one of the initial episodes of Ensemble and performed at the Blues With a Feeling Gala, 

On a sad note, we also lost a number of talented musicians such as Larry Coad, Steve Didemus, Levon Helm (the Band), Earl Scruggs, Davy Jones (Monkees), and Etta James. Our condolences to all their fans, friends, and family.

Most popular blog posts of 2012:

• News Roundup (Kori Pop, Chuck Berry, Archibald, We Got Blues)
• Luke Doucet and Daniel Lanois in Top 10 Canadian Guitarists List
• Vote for the Canadian Music Party
• News Roundup (Doc Watson, Zachary Aasman, Matt Paxton)
• Steve Didemus Passes

Other 2012 Highlights

• Cable 14 starts a brand new all-music television show, Ensemble
• Sonny Del-Rio Earns Diamond Jubilee Medal
• New John Elllison autobiography
• John Ellison receives John C Holland Award

Top 3 YouTube Videos

Links: Chuck Jackson, More Downchild Stories


Links: Arrogant Worms, More Arrogant Worms Stories


Links: Barn Katz - More Barn Katz Stories

Here's to an ever better 2013!!!!

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