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Saturday, April 30, 2016
Happy International Jazz Day! (Dually Noted, Ashley St. Pierre, Hamilton All Star Jazz Band w Micah Barnes, Chris Platt Trio)
Links: Dually Noted, Video above courtesy of Jim Slominski
Links: Ashley St. Pierre, More Clark Johnston Stories, Adrean Farrugia, More Videos from this Show, Video above courtesy of Greater Niagara Jazz Club
Links: Hamilton All-Star Jazz Band, More HASJB Stories, Micah Barnes, Video above courtesy of Melody Greaves
Links: Chris Platt, Carissa Kimbell, More Carissa Kimbell Stories, Video above courtesy of Christopher Platt
Links: More International Jazz Day Videos, Our Jazz Posts
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GOOD LUCK! 2016 Hamilton Music Award Nominations!
The Hammer will be celebrating its vibrant music scene at the Hamilton Music Awards on May 29, 2016 at the the Dofasco Centre for the Arts (aka Theatre Aquarius). It's all part of a wonderful weekend-long festival in honour of all the talent we have in this city. Nominees for the awards were recently unveiled
Leading the pack with 4 nods each are Lee Harvey Osmond, Terra Lightfoot, Walk off the Earth, Whitehorse and Lori Yates. Triple nominees include The Dirty Nil, Monster Truck, Benjamin Dakota Rogers and Duane Rutter.
The industry award categories will be revealed later.
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Here are a few highlights:
Female Artist
Male Artist
Click here for the winners
Female Artist
Male Artist
Group
New Artist/Group
Songwriter
Record
- The Dirty Nil: Higher Power
- Junior Boys : Big Black Coat
- Lee Harvey Osmond: Beautiful Scars
- Terra Lightfoot: Every Time My Mind Runs Wild
- Monster Truck: Sittin' Heavy
- Walk off the Earth: Sing it All Away
- Whitehorse: Leave No Bridge Unburned
- Lori Yates: Sweetheart of the Valley
Blues Recording
Jazz Recording- Ian Andrews and the Smokin' Scoundrels: Foreplay
- André Bisson: Left With the Blues
- Jerry Johnson: Listen To That Howlin' Wind
- AK Mcleod: Spiritual Fire
- Ben Caplan: Birds With Broken Wings
- James Hoffman: Fault Lines
- Benjamin Dakota Rogers: Strong Man's Address to the Circus Crowd
- Steel City Rovers: Grand Misadventures
- The Vaudevillian: Barton Street Blues
Contemporary Folk Recording
- Benjamin: The Bear And The Barn Owl
- Will Gillespie: Chasing Shadows
- Shawn O'Halloran: Songbird
- Annie Sumi: Reflections
- Caroline Wiles: Lovers Lane
- Leaping Laszlo: Songs from the Iroquois Bar
- Brad Cheeseman Group: Brad Cheeseman Group
- Haolin Monk: HMEP2
- Diana Panton: I Believe In Little Things
- Avery Raquel: Life Lessons
- Skirt Check: Skirt Check
- The Bryan Sorensen Groove Trio: Electronic Love
- Diego Deville: Crack Shack Bottle Service
- Finger Eleven: Five Crooked Lines
- Flamingo Bay: Steak n' Eggs
- Monster Truck: Sittin' Heavy
- Satisfied Customers: Satisfied Customers
- The Heavy Dream: Hold
- Frank Koren: Red Chair
- Terra Lightfoot: Every Time My Mind Runs Wild
- NLX: Luxury of Failure
- Whitehorse: Leave No Bridge Unburned
- Tony Aquino: Back By Popular Demand
- James-Alphonse: James-Alphonse
- Jennifer Budd: Lip Service
- Jace Martin: Mighty
- Kyle Pacey: So Close
- Walk off the Earth: Sing It All Away
Click here for the winners
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners
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Friday, April 29, 2016
CONGRATS! Spencer MacKenzie Band Wins Kitchener Blues Festival Youth Legacy Showcase
The Spencer MacKenzie Band won the chance to show the festival goers their stuff. Along with this paid gig, a song of theirs will be recorded and added to the 2016 Festival CD.
CONGRATS GUYS!
Links: Spencer MacKenzie, More Spencer Mackenzie Stories, Videos above courtesy of Spencer MacKenzie
Went up against two amazing runners up: Joshua David and Ashen Blue (no video available at this time).
Video above courtesy of Joshua David
Video above courtesy of Joshua David
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Thursday, April 28, 2016
News Roundup (Lucid Lee and Little Child, CBC Searchlight Finalists, Awards, Lonnie Mack)
News
Local
- Barber Shop Podcast w Lucid Lee and Little Child
Links: Lucid Lee and Little Child, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
- Cashbox Canada Story on Ed Ringwald (Western Swing Authority)
Hamilton
- John Reilly (popular vote)
- Menew
- Oh Geronimo
- Sam Sloan
- Emma Elena Grace
- Benjamin Dakota Rogers
- Logan Staats
- James Favron
- Matterrs
- Don Vail
- Craig Dougan (popular vote)
- Shy Harry
- Grand River Ramblers
- The Urban Monks
- Jessie.T
- Thunderbird
- Safe as Houses
- Mikalyn Hay
- Taylor Steinhoff
- Cat Clyde
Highlights
- Blues: Tim Woodcock
- Country: Them Dang Rattlers
- Folk/Roots: Broomsticks and Hammers
- World Music: Celtic Shift
- Contemporary Singer/Songwriter: Donna Creighton
- Jazz/Vocal (Solo or Group): After Four
- Jazz/Instrumental (Solo or Group): Parallax
- Live Venue: The Aeolian
- Fan Favourite Original (Group or Solo): JR Fillion
- Fan Favourite Tribute/Cover: Bender
- Music Video: Warpaint by Ivory Hours (Alex Stephenson, director)
Links: Video above courtesy of Ivory Hours
- London Music Hall of Fame Inductees 2016: Priscilla Wright, Don Wright, Sheep Look Up
- Dennis Brown Liftime Achievement Award: Greg Backwell
World
The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey
Trebleclef popped by the Cat N Fiddle and met up with Duane Rutter and his amazing band.
Thu Apr 28
Fri Apr 29
- Sonnie Bernardi (Crowbar/905 Band)
- Tracee-Lee Holloway (Music Booster)
Mon May 2
Tue May 3
- Riley Ducharme (Boy With An Atlas)
- Garnet Rogers
Thu May 5
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Brantford's Avery Raquel Thrills and Impresses on Debut Album!
Teenage jazz songstress Avery Raquel has vocal chops way beyond her years. This Brantford native's debut album, Life Lessons is a testament to that. The lady's voice will stir you up on every incredible tune!
The disc offers thrilling version of songs by Sting, Diana Ross, Sly and the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Carole King, Beatles, and Billie Holiday. Avery and her band also do a stupendous job on classics such as Over the Rainbow, Accentuate the Positive, Swinging On A Star and more.
Her team really know how to bop and swing! Featuring Joel Haynes (drums, producer), Mike Pelletier (bass), Rob Fekete (piano, arrangements), the gang work their magic alongside Avery's outstanding voice.
So go ahead and pick up a copy of this astounding CD at one of her shows or purchase it through indiepool or iTunes.
Blast from the Past: Cashbox Canada Story About Avery
Links: Avery Raquel, More Avery Raquel Stories, Video above courtesy of Avery Raquel, More Releases
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Tuesday, April 26, 2016
CONGRATS! Broken Issues Win Pub Fiction's Got Talent Contest
Monday nighyts in early 2016 were extremely exiting thanks to Pub Fiction's Got Talent contest. The popular Ancaster bar whittled down the list to 8 finalists and March and April featured the last shows of the contest. On April 25th, A winner was crowned!
Local hard rockers Broken Issues took home the grand prize (worth $25,000).
Video above courtesy of RTSpiderman
The final battle was between them and rockers Dirty Pioneers, who also did an amazing job.
Video above courtesy of Ron Hunter
CONGRATS EVERYONE!
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Saturday, April 23, 2016
New Concept Album from Burlington's Leslie Hudson is a Multi-Genre Classic!
We can guarantee you haven't heard anything quite like The Redhead League, the latest incredible album from Burlington songstress Leslie Hudson. It's an impressive, multi-genre project melding fantasy themes with top notch musical storytelling.
This amazing recording is a concept album based on 9 female redheaded sci-fi/comic book characters: Red Sonja (Conan spin-off), Medusa (Fantastic Four, Inhumans), Teela (He-Man), Jean Grey (X-Men), Mary Jane Watson (Spider-Man), Scarlett (GI Joe), Poison Ivy (Batman), April O'Neil (Ninja Turtles) and Black Widow (Avengers). Each lady gets her own uniquely styled, well-written tune. These tracks are bookended by two fabulous theme songs.
You'll hear Broadway inspired melodies along with Dance beats, Blues, Jazz, Folk and even some Metal! There's a lot of excitement and emotion contained within this album.
Sci-Fi/comic book fans will definitely appreciate the storytelling but even if that's not your thing, everyone can appreciate the lyrical know-how and explosive music.
Along with Leslie's powerful voice and massive piano skills, the recording boats some moving work from Kristian Børresen, John Cooperider, Chris Miroslaw, Valerie Cox, Tom Spademan, Peter Watkinson, Eric Distad, Paul Hudson, and Carlos Parra.
Leslie plans to sell the album at carious comic shops around the GTA but it's available through her Bandcamp page as a download.
Preview it below
Blast from the Past: Leslie's CD: Into the Mirror
Links: Leslie Hudson, More Leslie Hudson Stories, More Releases
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
News Roundup (Sarasin, John McKinley Band, Dan Scruton, Podcasts)
News
Local
- Barber Shop Podcast w Sarasin
Links: Sarasin, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
- Local Indie Award Nominees
- Hamilton Community News Readers' Choice Awards
- Blues Tribe Podcast w John McKinley Band
Links: John McKinley Band, More John McKinley Stories, Video above courtesy of Blues Tribe
Canada
- Talkin' Blues Podcast w Omar Tunnoch (Fathead)
- East Coast Music Award Winners
- Stony Plain Records Signs Paul Reddick
- Axl Rose to Join AC/DC on Remaining Dates
- Billboard Music Award Winners
- Passings: Gib Guilbeau (Flying Burrito Brothers)
The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey
Trebleclef got to experience Rita Chiarelli and her new amazing band, Sweet Loretta at the Molson Canadian Studio Theatre.
Recently Added
Thu Apr 21
Sat Apr 23
- Dan Scruton
Links: Dan Scruton, More Dan Scruton Stories, Video above courtesy of Dan Scruton - Topic
- Ruth Sutherland (Solo + Scantily Plaid)
Mon Apr 25
Tue Apr 26
Wed Apr 27
Thu Apr 28
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Videos: Jamie Williams, Errol Starr Francis
Links: Jamie Williams, Video above courtesy of Jamie Williams
Links: Errol Starr Francis, More Errol Starr Francis Stories, Video above courtesy of Errol Starr Francis-Topic
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Sunday, April 17, 2016
GOOD LUCK! Local 2016 Indie Award Nominations
Four incredible local acts are up for the 2016 Indie Awards (Part of Canadian Music Week). Hopefully, they'll be taking some hardware home at the May 4th ceremony in Toronto.
Two Hamilton Rock bands, the Arkells (Single of the Year) and Monster Truck (Rock Group of the Year) are in the running. Hammer town folk rock duo, Whitehorse were nominated for Group of the Year and Songwriter of the Year.
Links: Whitehorse, More Whitehorse Stories, Video above courtesy of Six Shooter Records
Links: Monster Truck, More Monster Truck Stories, Video above courtesy of CBC Music
Talented St. Catharines artist City and Colour is also in the running for Songwriter of the Year and Artist of the Year.
Links: City and Colour, More City and Colour Stories, Video above courtesy of Dee Clements
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
Here's the complete list of nominees.
Single
- Arkells: Leather Jacket
- Coleman Hell: 2 Heads
- Jocelyn Alice: Jackpot
- The Strumbellas: Spirits
- Wintersleep: Amerika
Artists
Songwriter
Rock Artist/Group
Album:
- Carly Rae Jepsen: Emotion
- Grimes: Art Angels
- Majical Cloudz: Are You Alone?
- Tobias Jesso Jr.: Goon
- Viet Cong: Viet Cong
Aboriginal Artist
- A Tribe Called Red (Six Nations)
- Buffy Sainte-Marie
- City Natives
- Drezus
- Tanya Tagaq
Alternative Artist
Francophone Artist
Pop Artist
Rap/R&B Artist
International Artist- Destroyer
- Half Moon Run
- Mac DeMarco
- The Zolas
- Yukon Blonde
Francophone Artist
Pop Artist
Rap/R&B Artist
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Thursday, April 14, 2016
CONGRATS! 2016 Hamilton Community News Readers' Choice Winners
The readers of the Hamilton Community News family of newspapers (Mountain News, Dundas Star, Ancaster News and Stoney Creek News) have spoken. The winners of their 2016 Reader's Choice Awards were announced and there were quite a few music related categories.
Here they are below.
Local Musicians
- Diamond: Neon Rain
Links: Rob Kirkham and Neon Rain, More Neon Rain Stories, Video above courtesy of PhotosByAlex
- Platinum: Colin Lapsley
- Gold: Doug Feaver
Links: Doug Feaver, More Doug Feaver Stories, Video above courtesy of Doug Feaver
- Gold: Something Country
- Silver: Jeff Greig
- Bronze: Justine Fischer
- Bronze: Lori Yates
- Bronze: Matty Simpson
- Diamond: Retro Party Groove
- Platiunum: Tracie's Place
- Gold: 5150 Entertainment
- Gold: Robin Benedict
Links: Robin Benedict, More Robin Benedict Stories, Video above courtesy of Robin Benedict
- Silver: Little Ray's Reptile Zoo
- Bronze: Boris Brott
- Bronze: Christyrious Magic and Entertainment
- Bronze: Freedom Train
- Bronze: Giggles the Clown
- Bronze: Ruby Entertainment
Live Entertainment
- Diamond: Pub Fiction
- Diamond: Tracie's Place
- Platinum: Theatre Aquarius
- Gold: Coach and Lantern
- Silver: Bay City Music Hall
- Silver: Theatre Ancaster
- Bronze: Hamilton Place
Radio Station
- Diamond : 102.9 K-Lite
- Platinum : KX 94.7 Country FM
- Gold: 95.3 Fresh FM
- Silver: Y108
- Bronze: 900 CHML
Music Store (New)
Music Store (Used)
- Diamond : The Beat Goes On
- Platinum : Bibles For Missions
- Platinum : Cheapies
- Platinum : Dr. Disc
- Gold: Walmart
Music Instrument Store
- Diamond: Long and McQuade
- Platinum: The Music Stand
- Gold: Mountain Music
- Silver: Absolute Music
- Bronze: FBass Hamilton
Music Instruction
- Diamond: Divine Harp
- Platinum: The Music Stand
- Gold: Long and McQuade
- Silver: Studio E
- Bronze: A Note Above
- Bronze: Dundas Conservatory Of Music
- Bronze: Hamilton Academy Of Performing Arts
Other highlights include one of our sponsors, Hamilton Urban Artists, earning the Diamond spot for Print Shop and our blogger's workplace, St. Charles Adult and Continuing Education Centres winning silver for Adult Education.
Click here for a complete list of winners
CONGRATS EVERYONE!
Click here for a complete list of winners
CONGRATS EVERYONE!
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners
Links: Hamilton Community News Reader's Choice Awards, More HCN Awards Stories
Links: Hamilton Community News Reader's Choice Awards, More HCN Awards Stories
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News Roundup (Barber Shop Podcast, Stingray Chart, Big Rude Jake)
News
Local
- Barber Shop Podcast: Addicted to Music w Dave Pomfret, George CW Douglas and Frank Koren
Links: Dave Pomfret, More Dave Pomfret Stories, George CW Douglas, More George CW Douglas Stories, Frank Koren, More Frank Koren Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
- Hamilton Arts Award Nominations
- Local Country Music Association of Ontario Award Nominations
- New Brenda Lewis Album
Videos
- Andre Bisson: Left With The Blues
- Jordan Officer: Blue Skies
- Lee Palmer: Like Elway
- Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin: Lost Time
- David Owen: Livin' Life (Produced by Gary Kendall)
- Ben Racine Band: A Grand New Brew
- Dione Taylor: Born Free
- Tommy Castro and the Painkillers: Method To My Madness
- Angel Forrest: Angel's 11
- Danny Marks: Cities In Blue
13. Harmonica Shah: If You Live To Get Old, You Will Understand (ft Jack de Keyzer)
29. MonkeyJunk: Moon Turn Red (produced by Colin Cripps)
73. Crissinger: Blues Expression (recorded in Hamilton)
29. MonkeyJunk: Moon Turn Red (produced by Colin Cripps)
73. Crissinger: Blues Expression (recorded in Hamilton)
- Passings: David Baker, Jimmy Van Zant, Dennis Davis (Bowie drummer)
The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey
Trebleclef had an amazing time swinging to Big Rude Jake at Homegrown Hamilton
Links: Big Rude Jake, More Big Rude Jake Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous
Recently Added
Main List of Sites
- Chanter (Guelph Record Label)
Birthdays
Thu Apr 14
Fri Apr 15
Sat Apr 16
- D'Eve Archer
- Tim Gibbons
- Denis Keldie
- Colin Linden (Blackie and the Rodeo Kings)
- Sean O'Grady
- Garth Vogan
Tue Apr 19
Thu Apr 21
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Wednesday, April 13, 2016
GOOD LUCK! 2016 Hamilton Arts Award Nominees
The City of Hamilton Arts Awards celebrates the local creative community on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at The Scottish Rite Club. As always, music is an integral part of the ceremony and a number of talented area musicians have been nominated
Here are the music nominees:
Established
Emerging
- Shavini Ranasinghe
- Troy Witherow
- Daniel Empringham
- Geoff Hudson
A few musicians were also nominated in other categories
- Tom Wilson (Lifetime Achievement Award)
- Dave Gould (Arts Education and Community Arts)
- Emma Rush (Arts Innovation)
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
Tickets to the ceremony are free but you must reserve them by clicking here
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners
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Tuesday, April 12, 2016
GOOD LUCK! Tons of Local CMAO Award Nominations!
Wow! Almost every single category in the 2016 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards boasts one or more local nominees. Hamilton, Burlington, Milton, St. Catharines and Waterloo are beaming with pride as their talented hometown boy and girls received much-deserved recognition.
Steel town country station KX 94.7 FM is up for Radio Station (Major Market) of the Year.
Just a ways down the road, Burlington's Tebey leads the pack with a whopping 6 nominations (Single, Songwriter, Male Artist, Fan's Choice, Music Video, Producer). Also from Burlington, Tianna Woods is up for three awards (Single, Album, Female Artist). Her producer, Rick Hutt has also been nominated for Record Producer of the Year).
Links: Tebey, More Tebey Stories, Video above courtesy of Tebey
Links: Tianna Woods, More Tianna Woods Stories, Video above courtesy of Tianna Woods
Then there's St. Catherines superstars Tim Hicks (Album, Male Artist, Fan's Choice, Music Video) and Marshall Dane (Male Artist). Rounding out the list is The Western Swing Authority from Waterloo (Songwriter, Group, Roots Artist, Producer) and Woodstock's Country 104 FM (Radio Station - Major Market).
Links: Marshall Dane, More Marshall Dane Stories, Video above courtesy of Marshall Dane
On May 29, 2016 the awards will be handed out at the Edward Village Hotel in Markham. We're rooting for you! GOOD LUCK!
Here's the complete list of nominees
Single
- Tebey: When the Buzz Wears Off
- Tianna Woods: Bring Your Own Sunshine
- Autumn Hill: Blame
- Jason Blaine: Country Side
- Leah Daniels: Go Back
- Cold Creek County: Our Town
- Runaway Angel: My Someday
Album
- Tim Hicks: 5:01+
- Tianna Woods: Tianna Woods
- Autumn Hill: Anchor
- Small Town Pistols: Pistology
- Leah Daniels: What It Feels Like
- Johnny Reid; What Love Is All About
Songwriter(s)
Female Artist
Male Artist
Group or Duo
Music Video
- The Western Swing Authority
- Autumn Hill
- Blackwell
- Cold Creek County
- Runaway Angel
- Small Town Pistols
- The Western Swing Authority
- Heather Ballentine
- Lindi Ortega
- The Good Family
- The Lovelocks
- Whitney Rose
Music Video
- The Road Hammers ft Tim Hicks: One Horse Town
- Tebey: When the Buzz Wears Off
- Johnny Reid: A Picture of You
- Jason Blaine: Country Side
- Runaway Angel: My Someday
- Leah Daniels: Old Piano
- Jason Barry (The Western Swing Authority, Runaway Angel)
- Rick Hutt (Tianna Woods)
- Tebey and Danick Dupelle
- Dave “Dwave” Thomson (Leah Daniels)
- Jason Blaine and Deric Ruttan
- Scott Cooke (Cold Creek County)
- KX 94.7 FM, Hamilton
- Country 104 FM, Woodstock
- Cool 100.1 FM, Belleville
- KICX 106 Orillia
- KX 96, Oshawa
- Country 101.1, Ottawa
- New Country 94, Ottawa
- Country 929, Chatham
- Country 103, Little Current
- Star 96FM, Pembroke
- Country 107.3, Tillsonburg
- Country 104.3, Sault Ste Marie
- Country 93, Owen Sound
Rising Star
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners
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