Wednesday, December 25, 2013
12 Videos of Christmas: 9-12
Links: Andre Bisson, More Andre Bisson stories, Video above courtesy of Andre and the J-Tones, Buy His Christmas CD
Links: Tim Gibbons, More Tim Gibbons Stories, Click here if you can't see the video above, Click for More Videos from this Show
Links: Leadbelly, Video above courtesy of BenBop1965
Links: Matt Andersen, Buy His Christmas CD, More Matt Andersen stories, Video above courtesy of Kelly Mark
Check out our other Christmas videos
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Tuesday, December 24, 2013
CBC Music Releases Year End Top 5 Album Lists
CBC Music has unveiled a number of their Top 5 Album Lists for 2013. Local bluesman Derek Miller won the number 2 spot in the Aboriginal Album charts! Congrats!
Below are some highlights. Click here for the complete listings
Blues
- North Mississippi Allstars: World Boogie is Coming
Links: North Mississippi Allstars, Video above courtesy of North Mississippi Allstars
--- - Buddy Guy: Rhythm & Blues
- Eric Bibb: Jericho Road
- James Cotton: Cotton Mouth Man
- MonkeyJunk: All Frequencies
- Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell: Old Yellow Moon
Links: Emmylou Harris, More Emmylous Harris Stories, Rodney Crowell, Video above courtesy of Nonesuch Records
---- - The Civil Wars: The Civil Wars
- Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Push the Sky Away
- Basia Bulat, Tall Tall Shadow
- The Avett Brothers, Magpie and the Dandelion
- A Tribe Called Red: Nation II Nation (Six Nations)
- Derek Miller: Blues Vol. 1
Links: Derek Miller, More Derek Miller Stories, Video above courtesy of Thruthereddoor
---- - Midnight Shine: Midnight Shine
- Joey Stylez: Feather + Rosary
- The Johnnys: Rock
- Caitlin Rose: The Stand-In
Links: Caitlin Rose, Video above courtesy of Names Records
---- - Vince Gill and Paul Franklin, Bakersfield
- Kacey Musgraves: Same Trailer, Different Park
- George Strait: Love is Everything
- Dean Brody, Crop Circles
- Miles Davis Quintet: Live in Europe 1969-The Bootleg Series Vol. 2
Links: Miles Davis, More Miles Davis Stories, Video above courtesy of Roberto Marongui
---- - Cecile McLorin Salvant: WomanChild
- Wayne Shorter: Without a Net
- Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra: Habitat
- Chris Potter: The Sirens
Click here for more CBC Lists
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Monday, December 23, 2013
New Episodes of Ensemble on YouTube, Part 2
Click here for Part 1
Links: Fred D Smith, Danny Buzanko (Overplayers), Chris Cracknell, Brian Morton
Links: Donna Creighton, Al Parrish (ex Tanglefoot), Michelle Titian, Lindy Vopnfjord
More episodes of Ensemble
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Links: Fred D Smith, Danny Buzanko (Overplayers), Chris Cracknell, Brian Morton
Links: Donna Creighton, Al Parrish (ex Tanglefoot), Michelle Titian, Lindy Vopnfjord
More episodes of Ensemble
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Sunday, December 22, 2013
New Episodes of Ensemble on YouTube, Part 1
These are the first batch of videos from Season 2
Links: Lynn Jackson, Jesse Parent, Meghan Webber, Matthew de Zoete
Links: Jacob Moon, Brad Germain (Dinner Belles, Marble Index), Rae Billing, Tim Gibbons
Links: John DiBattista, Wayne Janus, Corey Lueck, Dan Walsh
More videos to come . . .
More episodes of Ensemble
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Links: Lynn Jackson, Jesse Parent, Meghan Webber, Matthew de Zoete
Links: Jacob Moon, Brad Germain (Dinner Belles, Marble Index), Rae Billing, Tim Gibbons
Links: John DiBattista, Wayne Janus, Corey Lueck, Dan Walsh
More videos to come . . .
More episodes of Ensemble
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Saturday, December 21, 2013
12 Videos of Christmas (5-8)
Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, Video above courtesy of Diamondav, Read our review of this CD
Links: Doug Feaver, More Doug Feaver Stories, Video above courtesy of Doug Feaver
Links: Brenda Lewis, More Brenda Lewis Stories, Gayle Ackroyd, Video above courtesy of Brenda Lewis
Links: Colin James, More Colin James Stories, Video above courtesy of Diamondav
Check out our other Christmas videos
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
News Roundup (Trickbag, Ray Price, Jeremy Fisher, Passings)
Local
Canada
World
Funny Stuff
Featured Video
Links: Jeremy Fischer, More Jeremy Fischer Stories, Video above courtesy of Victoria House Concert B
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- Hamilton's secret guitar maker to the world
- Read Greater Hamilton Musician magazine online
- Inside Halton feature with Chris Chambers
- Roly Greenway of Crowbar added to library's list of famous Guelphites
- Barbershop podcast w Trickbag
Canada
World
- Passings: Chris Polk, Richard Coughlan (Caravan drummer), Robert "Chick" Willis, Ray Price
Links: Ray Price, Video above courtesy of ChooseBranson
- Freddy Mercury biopic casts lead
Funny Stuff
Featured Video
Links: Jeremy Fischer, More Jeremy Fischer Stories, Video above courtesy of Victoria House Concert B
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Labels:
Blues,
Cartoons,
Chris Chambers,
Country,
Crowbar,
Greater Hamilton Musician,
Humour,
Maple Blues,
Obituaries,
Podcasts,
Queen,
Ray Price,
Trickbag
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
New Gillian Nicola & the Radio Interference CD: Chasing the Wind
Local singer/songwriter Gillian Nicola has been described as alt-country. She was even nominated for that category at the Hamilton Music Awards this year. Her latest 6-song EP, Chasing the Wind, done with her band, The Radio Interference, proves that she has more to offer.
With a style encompassing rock, soul, indie, country and folk, Gillian and the gang have created a fabulous sound that transcends categories.
The highlight, of course, is the singer's lovely voice - filled with personality and soul. Combine that with an outstanding band (Ben Alexander on lead guitar, Andrew Ivens on keyboards and mandolin, Bruce Scavuzzo on bass, and Timon Wientzek on drums) and you've got the recipe for some marvelous music. Guests on the disc include Eric Persichini (who also mixed and engineered the EP), Alex Howard, and others.
Physical CDs and downloads are available at Gillian's live shows and through her Bandcamp page. It can also be downloaded through iTunes.
Earlier this year, she also released an amazing 3-song collection entitled Live Tracks. It features two live versions of tracks from Chasing the Wind and a I Won't Give In.
Videos below courtesy of Gillian's YouTube Page.
Links: Gillian Nicola, More Gillian Nicola Stories, More CD Releases
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With a style encompassing rock, soul, indie, country and folk, Gillian and the gang have created a fabulous sound that transcends categories.
The highlight, of course, is the singer's lovely voice - filled with personality and soul. Combine that with an outstanding band (Ben Alexander on lead guitar, Andrew Ivens on keyboards and mandolin, Bruce Scavuzzo on bass, and Timon Wientzek on drums) and you've got the recipe for some marvelous music. Guests on the disc include Eric Persichini (who also mixed and engineered the EP), Alex Howard, and others.
Physical CDs and downloads are available at Gillian's live shows and through her Bandcamp page. It can also be downloaded through iTunes.
Earlier this year, she also released an amazing 3-song collection entitled Live Tracks. It features two live versions of tracks from Chasing the Wind and a I Won't Give In.
Videos below courtesy of Gillian's YouTube Page.
Links: Gillian Nicola, More Gillian Nicola Stories, More CD Releases
Previous (12 Videos of Christmas w Shawn Brush, Duane Rutter & Lori Yates, The Once and Ella Fitzgerald) - - - Next (News Roundup w Trickbag, Ray Price, Jeremy Fisher, Passings, Cartoons)
Labels:
CD Releases,
Country,
Gillian Nicola
Christmas Videos
Links: Shawn Brush, More Shawn Brush Stories, Video above courtesy of Neil Mason
Links: The Once, More Once Stories, Video above courtesy of Balcony TV
Links: Ella Fitzgerald, More Ella Fitzgerald Stories, Video above courtesy of Purple0Accident
Check out our other Christmas videos
Previous (Videos: Jack de Keyzer & Jerome Godboo@Dunsdon Legion, Brantford) - - - Next (New Gillian Nicola CD)
Labels:
12 Videos of X-Mas,
Christmas,
Country,
Ella Fitzgerald,
Folk,
James North Studio,
Jazz,
Lori Yates,
Once,
Shawn Brush
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Jack De Keyzer and Friends Videos
Link: Jerome Godboo, More Jerome Godboo Stories, More Little Walter covers/stories
Links: Jack de Keyzer, More Jack De Keyzer Stories
Links:Conor Gains, More Conor Gains Stories, Video above courtesy of Buzukitime
Blast from the Past: Jack and Jerome@Stonewalls
Previous (News Roundup w Aaron Moore, Grammy Nods, Lori Yates, Jonny Kerr, Roly Greenway) - - - Next (12 Videos of Christmas w Shawn Brush, Duane Rutter & Lori Yates, The Once and Ella Fitzgerald)
Labels:
Blues,
Conor Gains,
Dunsdon Legion,
Jack de Keyzer,
Jerome Godboo,
Little Walter
News Roundup (Lori Yates, Grammy Nominations, Aaron Moore, Jonny Kerr, Roly Greenway)
- Barbershop Podcast w Lori Yates
Links: Lori Yates, More Lori Yates Stories, Video above courtesy of Barbershop Podcast
World
- Chicago Blues pianist Aaron Moore passes
Links: Aaron Moore, Video above courtesy of Eyjólfur Ármansson
2014 Grammy Nominations (Click here for full list)
Roots related categories below
Best Blues Album
- Billy Boy Arnold, Charlie Musselwhite, Mark Hummel, Sugar Ray Norcia & James Harman: Remembering Little Walter
- James Cotton: Cotton Mouth Man
- Ben Harper With Charlie Musselwhite: Get Up!
- Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa: Seesaw
- Bobby Rush: Down In Louisiana
Best Folk Album
- Guy Clark: My Favorite Picture Of You
- The Greencards: Sweetheart Of The Sun
- Sarah Jarosz: Build Me Up From Bones
- The Milk Carton Kids: The Ash & Clay
- Various: They All Played For Us: Arhoolie Records 50th Anniversary Celebration
Best Americana Album
- Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell: Old Yellow Moon
- Steve Martin & Edie Brickell: Love Has Come For You
- Buddy Miller And Jim Lauderdale: Buddy And Jim
- Mavis Staples: One True Vine
- Allen Toussaint: Songbook
Best Bluegrass Album
- Boxcars: It's Just A Road
- Dailey & Vincent: Label: Brothers Of The Highway
- Della Mae: This World Oft Can Be
- James King: Three Chords And The Truth
- Del McCoury Band: The Streets Of Baltimore
Best Regional Roots Music Album
- Hot 8 Brass Band: The Life & Times Of...The Hot 8 Brass Band
- Kahulanui: Hula Ku'i
- Zachary Richard: Le Fou
- Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience: Dockside Sessions
- Joe Tohonnie Jr.: Apache Blessing & Crown Dance Songs
Best American Roots Song
- Sarah Jarosz: Build Me Up From Bones
- Steve Earle & The Dukes (& Duchesses): Invisible
- Tim O'Brien And Darrell Scott: Keep Your Dirty Lights On
- Steve Martin & Edie Brickell: Love Has Come For You
- Allen Toussaint: Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed
Best Rock Performance
- Alabama Shakes: Always Alright
- David Bowie: The Stars (Are Out Tonight)
- Imagine Dragons: Radioactive
- Led Zeppelin: Kashmir (Celebration Day)
- Queens Of The Stone Age:
- Jack White: I'm Shakin'
Best Rock Song
- Gary Clark Jr.: Ain't Messin 'Round
- Paul McCartney & Foo Fighters: Cut Me Some Slack
- Rolling Stones: Doom And Gloom
- Black Sabbath: God Is Dead?
- Muse: Panic Station
Best Rock Album
- Black Sabbath: 13
- David Bowie: The Next Day
- Kings of Leon: Mechanical Bull
- Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day
- Queens Of The Stone Age: ...Like Clockwork
- Neil Young With Crazy Horse: Psychedelic Pill
Best Country Solo Performance
- Lee Brice: I Drive Your Truck
- Hunter Hayes: I Want Crazy
- Miranda Lambert: Mama's Broken Heart
- Darius Rucker: Wagon Wheel
- Blake Shelton: Mine Would Be You
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
- The Civil Wars: From This Valley
- Kelly Clarkson Featuring Vince Gill: Don't Rush
- Little Big Town: Your Side Of The Bed
- Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift & Keith Urban: Highway Don't Care
- Kenny Rogers With Dolly Parton: You Can't Make Old Friends
Best Country Song
- Taylor Swift: Begin Again
- Lee Brice: I Drive Your Truck
- Kacey Musgraves: Merry Go 'Round
- Blake Shelton (co-written by Deric Ruttan) Mine Would Be You
Best Country Album
- Jason Aldean: Night Train
- Tim McGraw: Two Lanes Of Freedom
- Kacey Musgraves: Same Trailer Different Park
- Blake Shelton: Based On A True Story
- Taylor Swift: Red
Best Improvised Jazz Solo
- Terence Blanchard: Don't Run
- Paquito D'Rivera: Song For Maura
- Fred Hersch: Song Without Words #4: Duet
- Donny McCaslin: Stadium Jazz
- Wayne Shorter: Orbits
Best Jazz Vocal Album
- Andy Bey: The World According To Andy Bey
- Lorraine Feather: Attachments
- Gregory Porter: Liquid Spirit
- Cécile McLorin Salvant: WomanChild
- Tierney Sutton: After Blue
Best Jazz Instrumental Album
- New Gary Burton Quartet: Guided Tour
- Terri Lyne Carrington: Money Jungle-Provocative In Blue
- Gerald Clayton: Life Forum
- Kenny Garrett: Pushing The World Away
- Christian McBride Trio: Out Here
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
- Darcy James Argue's Secret Society: Brooklyn Babylon
- Randy Brecker, W_odek Pawlik Trio & Kalisz Philharmonic: Night In Calisia
- Brussels Jazz Orchestra Featuring Joe Lovano: Wild Beauty
- Alan Ferber: March Sublime
- Dave Slonaker Big Band: Intrada
Best Latin Jazz Album
- Buika: La Noche Más Larga
- Paquito D'Rivera And Trio Corrente: Song For Maura
- Roberto Fonseca: Yo
- Omar Sosa: Egg_n
- Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet: Latin Jazz-Jazz Latin
Funny Stuff
FoxTrot by Bill Amend |
NEW FEATURE! Recently Added
- Dead End Sessions
- Roly Greenway (Crowbar)
- Remnants
- John Restas
- Riddim Riders
- Sea Monster Blues
- Wicked Rebels
- Myst Lounge (Niagara)
Blasts from the Past
- 2009: Videos - Trickbag@Buddy's
- 2010: Videos - Tiny Bill Cody@Artword
- 2011: Videos - Matthew de Zoete@Artword
- 2012: Videos - Chris Cowsill@Winking Judge
Featured Videos
Links: Roly Greenway, More Crowbar Stories, More Guess Who Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Manxcatstales
Links: Shari and Jonny, More Jonny Kerr Stories, Video above courtesy of Holyzeta
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Videos: Alex MacDougall Tribute@Knights of Columbus Hall (October 6, 2013) Part 3
Click image above for more photos |
More Temptations Covers/Stories
More videos from the show
Bonus videos from Alex's solo instrumental CD, LX
Blast From the Past: Videos - Remembering the Trailblazers
Links: Groove Corporation, Alex MacDougall, More Groove Corporation Stories
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Harrison Kennedy Nominated for Blues Music Awards
Local blues legend Harrison Kennedy just keeps on collecting more and more accolades for his latest amazing CD, Soulscape. This time, he's been nominated for two Blues Music Awards.
On May 8, 2014 the talented Bluesman will be up the for the Acoustic Album and Acoustic Artist categories. The event will take place in Memphis. GOOD LUCK HARRISON!
Veterans James Cotton and Lurrie Bell lead the list with 5 nominations each. The legendary Buddy Guy received 4 nods.
The Blues Music Awards are run through the Blues Foundation, a Memphis based organization dedicated to preserving blues music.
Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, Video courtesy of William Mehlenbacher
Below is a complete list of nominees.
Acoustic Album
Rock Blues Album
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On May 8, 2014 the talented Bluesman will be up the for the Acoustic Album and Acoustic Artist categories. The event will take place in Memphis. GOOD LUCK HARRISON!
Veterans James Cotton and Lurrie Bell lead the list with 5 nominations each. The legendary Buddy Guy received 4 nods.
The Blues Music Awards are run through the Blues Foundation, a Memphis based organization dedicated to preserving blues music.
Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, Video courtesy of William Mehlenbacher
Below is a complete list of nominees.
Acoustic Album
- There's a Time - Doug MacLeod
- Juba Dance - Guy Davis featuring Fabrizio Poggi
- Soulscape - Harrison Kennedy
- Avalon - Rory Block
- Unleashed - The Hound Kings
- Doug MacLeod
- Guy Davis
- Harrison Kennedy
- Little G Weevil
- Rory Block
- Get Up! - Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite
- Remembering Little Walter - Billy Boy Arnold, Charlie Musselwhite, Mark Hummel, Sugar Ray Norcia & James Harman
- Rhythm & Blues - Buddy Guy
- Cotton Mouth Man - James Cotton
- Blues in My Soul - Lurrie Bell
- Bobby Rush
- Buddy Guy
- John Németh
- Kim Wilson
- Rick Estrin
- Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials
- Rick Estrin & the Night Cats
- Tedeschi Trucks Band
- The Mannish Boys
- Trampled Under Foot
- Double Crossing Blues - Adrianna Marie and Her Groovecutters
- Rooster - Clay Swafford
- Proof of Love - Gracie Curran & the High Falutin' Band
- What's the Chance... - Paul Gabriel
- Daddy Told Me - Shawn Holt & the Teardrops
- Pushin’ Against a Stone - Valerie June
- Get Up! - Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite
- This Time Another Year - Brandon Santini
- Rhythm & Blues - Buddy Guy
- Magic Honey - Cyril Neville
- Badlands - Trampled Under Foot
- Ana Popovic
- Beth Hart
- Bettye LaVette
- Candye Kane
- Susan Tedeschi
- Buddy Guy
- Gary Clark, Jr.
- Johnny Sansone
- Kim Wilson
- Otis Taylor
- High John Records - Time Brings About a Change (Floyd Dixon)
- J&R Adventures - An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House (Joe Bonamassa)
- Shake-It-Sugar Records – Live (Murali Coryell)
- Ruf Records - Songs from the Road (Royal Southern Brotherhood)
- Blue Star Connection - Live at Knuckleheads (The Healers)
- The Sun Blues Box (Various Artists) - Bear Family
- The Original Honeydripper (Roosevelt Sykes) - Blind Pig Records
- The Jewel/Paula Blues Story (Various Artists) - Fuel Records
- Death Might Be Your Santa Claus (Various Artists) - Legacy Recordings
- The Complete King/Federal Singles (Freddie King) - Real Gone Music
- Bill Stuve
- Bob Stroger
- Danielle Schnebelen
- Larry Taylor
- Patrick Rynn
- Cedric Burnside
- Jimi Bott
- Kenny Smith
- Tom Hambridge
- Tony Braunagel
- Anson Funderburgh
- Gary Clark, Jr.
- Kid Andersen
- Lurrie Bell
- Ronnie Earl
- Brandon Santini
- Charlie Musselwhite
- James Cotton
- Kim Wilson
- Rick Estrin
- Big James Montgomery
- Eddie Shaw
- Jimmy Carpenter
- Sax Gordon
- Terry Hanck
- Diunna Greenleaf
- Lavelle White
- Teeny Tucker
- Trudy Lynn
- Zora Young
- Anson Funderburgh
- Billy Boy Arnold
- James Cotton
- John Primer
- Lurrie Bell
- Gone to Texas - Mike Zito & the Wheel
- Made Up Mind - Tedeschi Trucks Band
- Can't Get Enough - The Rides
- John the Conquer Root - Toronzo Cannon
- Luther's Blues - Walter Trout
- Barrellhouse Chuck
- Dave Keyes
- Marcia Ball
- Mike Finnigan
- Victor Wainwright
- “Blues in My Soul” - Lurrie Bell
- “He Was There” – James Cotton, Tom Hambridge & Richard Fleming
- “That's When the Blues Begins” - James Goode
- “The Entitled Few” - Doug MacLeod
- “The Night the Pie Factory Burned Down” - Johnny Sansone
- Down In Louisiana - Bobby Rush
- Soul Changes - Dave Keller
- Soul for Your Blues - Frank Bey & Anthony Paule Band
- Remembering O. V. - Johnny Rawls
- Truth Is (Putting Love Back Into the Music) - Otis Clay
- Barbara Carr
- Denise LaSalle
- Dorothy Moore
- Irma Thomas
- Sista Monica
- Bobby Rush
- Frank Bey
- John Nemeth
- Johnny Rawls
- Otis Clay
- Driftin' from Town to Town - Barrelhouse Chuck & Kim Wilson's Blues All-Stars
- Remembering Little Walter - Billy Boy Arnold, Charlie Musselwhite, Mark Hummel, Sugar Ray Norcia, James Harman
- Cotton Mouth Man - James Cotton
- Blues in My Soul - Lurrie Bell
- Black Toppin' - The Cash Box Kings
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Labels:
Blues,
Blues Music Awards,
Buddy Guy,
Harrison Kennedy,
James Cotton,
Lurrie Bell
Monday, December 9, 2013
New Dan Walsh CD: Outta the Jam
Local axe slinger Dan Walsh is known for world-class instrumental CDs and excellent guitar work for many musicians. With his most recent album, Outta the Jam, Dan is adding singer and songwriter to his resume. He does an incredible job with both.
From effects laden grooves, funky beats to slow blues, Dan throws everything he has into the songs. There's more than enough energy and power in his voice to handle it all with pinache. This is an amazing start to a new chapter in his career!
This wonderful CD can be picked up at Dan's live shows and can also be downloaded through cdbaby and iTunes.
Videos below courtesy of Rajco58
Blast from the Past: Videos of JP Riemens & Dan Walsh@This Ain't Hollywood
Links: Dan Walsh, More Dan Walsh Stories, More CD Releases
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From effects laden grooves, funky beats to slow blues, Dan throws everything he has into the songs. There's more than enough energy and power in his voice to handle it all with pinache. This is an amazing start to a new chapter in his career!
This wonderful CD can be picked up at Dan's live shows and can also be downloaded through cdbaby and iTunes.
Videos below courtesy of Rajco58
Blast from the Past: Videos of JP Riemens & Dan Walsh@This Ain't Hollywood
Links: Dan Walsh, More Dan Walsh Stories, More CD Releases
Previous (Alex MacDougall Tribute, Part 2 w Trickbag, Russell McAllister and Tiffany Thompson) - - - Next (Harrison Kennedy Nominated for Blues Music Awards)
Labels:
CD Releases,
Dan Walsh
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Videos: Alex MacDougall Tribute@Knights of Columbus Hall (October 6, 2013) Part 2
Click above image for more photos |
Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, More King Biscuit Boy Covers/Stories
Russell McAllister (guitar, vocals), Michael Keys (keyboards), Jack Pedler (drums), Greg Smith (bass)
Links: Tiffany Thompson, Darcy Hepner, Groove Corporation, More Bill Withers Covers/Stories
More video from the Show
Bonus video of Trickbag@Rosedale Bar (December 6, 2013)
More Lucinda Williams Covers/Stories
Blast from the Past: Groove Corporation (with Alex)@Stonewalls
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Thursday, December 5, 2013
News Roundup (Hamilton Blues Society, Barbershop Podcast Anniversary, Videos)
Local
- Spec Article on Downchild Blues Band
- Hamilton Blues Society help the needy
- Pictures from Hamilton Blues Lovers 5th Anniversary Open Stage
- Barbershop Podcast 1 Year anniversary show (pictured above)
Canada
Blasts from the Past
- 2009: Videos-Pappy Johns Blues Band@Waltz
- 2010: Videos-Alfie Smith@Pheasant Plucker
- 2011: Ariana Gills CD: Forget Me Not
- 2012: News Roundup (X-Mas Singles, Podcasts, more)
Featured Videos
Links: Cadillac Bill, More Cadillac Bill Stories, Video courtesy of Cadillac Bill
Links: Neon Moon, Video courtesy of George Bakhuis
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013
New Jerry Johnson CD: Barber's Chair
Funk, Blues and Soul are the order of the day for Jerry Johnson's latest release Barber's Chair. The local axeman is definitely a virtuoso on the guitar and his impressive skills are on display throughout the Hamilton Music Award nominated 5-track CD.
It starts and ends with fiery guitars from the title track and the closer, Mr. Blues. In between there's the uptempo What Do I Think About Me Now, the beautiful In My Dreams featuring guest vocalist Darcy Feaver, and the emotional Life Before You.
Multi-instrumentalist Steve Negus of Saga fame also adds some amazing touches to this disc.
You can pick up the CD at any of Jerry's earth shaking live shows or you can download it (or get a CD Rip) at cdbaby.
Click here if you can't see the video below.
Blast from the Past: Jerry Johnson CD-Right Now
Links: Jerry Johnson, More Jerry Johnson Stories, More CD Releases
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It starts and ends with fiery guitars from the title track and the closer, Mr. Blues. In between there's the uptempo What Do I Think About Me Now, the beautiful In My Dreams featuring guest vocalist Darcy Feaver, and the emotional Life Before You.
Multi-instrumentalist Steve Negus of Saga fame also adds some amazing touches to this disc.
You can pick up the CD at any of Jerry's earth shaking live shows or you can download it (or get a CD Rip) at cdbaby.
Click here if you can't see the video below.
Blast from the Past: Jerry Johnson CD-Right Now
Links: Jerry Johnson, More Jerry Johnson Stories, More CD Releases
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Labels:
Blues,
CD Releases,
Darcy Feaver,
Jerry Johnson,
Steve Negus
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Videos: Alex MacDougall Tribute@Knights of Columbus Hall (October 6, 2013) Part 1
Click image above for more photos |
Links: Mike Blackborow, More Mike Blackborow Stories
Links: Tim Gibbons, More Tim Gibbons Stories, More Chuck Berry Covers/Stories
Links: Brian Blain, More Brian Blain Stories, Lily Sazz, More Groove Corporation Stories, More Ray Charles Covers/Stories
Links: Sonny Del Rio, More Sonny Del Rio Stories
More video from the Show
Blast from the Past: Alex MacDougall is Our Performer of the Week
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Sunday, December 1, 2013
New Sonny Del-Rio Compilation CD: Blow Your Horn Man!
Hamilton music veteran Sonny Del-Rio made a name for himself playing fabulous music for over 50 years. His latest release, Blow Your Horn Man! is a "best of" compilation of some of the saxman's greatest work.
It's hard to create a CD that encapsulates such a storied career but Blow Your Horn Man! succeeds quite well. Not only is it a wonderful historical document - its a kick ass disc as well. The album was even nominated for a Hamilton Music Award this year.
Compiled from many of his solo CDs and other sources, it features work with such luminaries as Trickbag, King Biscuit Boy, Jack Pedler (Teenage Head), Neil Nickafor, Mike Williams, Dan Thomas (Hammertones), Jesse O'Brien and many more.
As an added bonus, there's an amazing unrelased holiday tune, Merry Christmas to You, where Sonny teams up with a who's who of the Hamilton music scene: Tom Wilson, Dave Rave, Skip Prokop (Lighthouse), Jude Johnson, Ray Materick, Harrison Kennedy, and others.
You can pick this CD at any of Sonny's live shows or download it through eMusic or iTunes.
Video below courtesy of Jim Unsworth.
Video below courtesy of Canada Jams
Blast from the Past: Sonny Del-Rio and We Got Blues@Boon's House
Links: Sonny Del Rio, More Sonny Del Rio Stories, More CD Releases
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It's hard to create a CD that encapsulates such a storied career but Blow Your Horn Man! succeeds quite well. Not only is it a wonderful historical document - its a kick ass disc as well. The album was even nominated for a Hamilton Music Award this year.
Compiled from many of his solo CDs and other sources, it features work with such luminaries as Trickbag, King Biscuit Boy, Jack Pedler (Teenage Head), Neil Nickafor, Mike Williams, Dan Thomas (Hammertones), Jesse O'Brien and many more.
As an added bonus, there's an amazing unrelased holiday tune, Merry Christmas to You, where Sonny teams up with a who's who of the Hamilton music scene: Tom Wilson, Dave Rave, Skip Prokop (Lighthouse), Jude Johnson, Ray Materick, Harrison Kennedy, and others.
You can pick this CD at any of Sonny's live shows or download it through eMusic or iTunes.
Video below courtesy of Jim Unsworth.
Video below courtesy of Canada Jams
Blast from the Past: Sonny Del-Rio and We Got Blues@Boon's House
Links: Sonny Del Rio, More Sonny Del Rio Stories, More CD Releases
Previous (Videos from Locke Street Fest w Uncorked, Mike Vallely, Banned From Heaven, and B.O.B.) - - - Next (Videos of Alex MacDougall Tribute, Part 1 - Mike Blackborow, Sonny Del-Rio, Brian Blain, Tim Gibbons)
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