Blues With a Feeling Features the Best in Blues! (Spencer MacKenzie, Jesse O'Brien and Chris Caddell, Andre Bisson, Fathead)

The annual Blues With a Feeling scholarship fundraiser celebration has always been the Superbowl of Hamilton Blues!  It's a major event (done to in honour of the late, legendary King Biscuit Boy) that features the best Blues performers around.  Check out below to see who'll be rockin' the Bay City Music Hall on Saturday, June 4th.

Click for the Facebook event page

Links: Spencer MacKenzie, More Spencer Mackenzie Stories, Video above courtesy of Canal Bank Shuffle, More Bob Dylan Covers/Stories



Links: Chris Caddell, More Chris Cadell Stories, Video above courtesy of Andrea Cassis, More Jimi Hendrix Covers/Stories



Links: Andre Bisson, More Andre Bisson stories, Video above courtesy of Andre Bisson, More Beatles Covers/Stories



Links: Fathead, More Fathead Stories,  Video above courtesy of Fred Pettis

Blast from the Past: King Biscuit Boy Videos

Click here for more Blues With a Feeling Performances

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CONGRATS! 2016 Hamilton Music Award Winners

Here's to the amazing volunteers for the HMAs

Click pic above for more pictures of the event

It was an unforgettable night at  Theatre Aquarius on Sunday, May 29, 2016. The Hamilton Music Awards ceremony was filled with laughs (courtesy of host Ian Thomas) amazing music (including a rare live performance from Lifetime Achievement recipient Dallas Harms) and much more.

Links: Dallas Harms, More Dallas Harms Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B.Lous

Multiple winners (with two each) included Lee Harvey Osmond, Terra Lightfoot and Monster Truck.  Including the previous day's Gala Awards, the big winner of the year was Monster truck with 7 trophies followed by radio station CFMU and Terra Lightfoot with 4, then folk rock duo Whitehorse with 3.

Click here for the Hamilton Spectator story

Here's the complete list of winners:

Female Artist: Terra Lightfoot
Male Artist: Lee Harvey Osmond
Local Group (People's Choice): The Retroaction

Group: Monster Truck

New Artist/Group: Jennifer Budd

Songwriter: Terra Lightfoot

Album: The Dirty Nil: Higher Power
Blues Recording: Ian Andrews and the Smokin' Scoundrels: Foreplay
Folk/Traditional Recording: The Vaudevillian: Barton Street Blues

Contemporary Folk Recording: Benjamin: The Bear And The Barn Owl

Roots Recording: Lee Harvey Osmond: Beautiful Scars

Jazz Recording: Haolin Monk: HMEP2
Rock Recording: Monster Truck: Sittin' Heavy
Adult Alternative Recording: Whitehorse: Leave No Bridge Unburned
Pop Recording: Walk off the Earth: Sing It All Away

Alternative/Indie Rock Recording: The Dirty Nil: Higher Power

Punk Recording: TV Freaks: Good Luck Charms

Loud/Metal Recording: Anniversary: Anniversary

Rap/Hip Hop Recording: Lee Reed: The Butcher, the Baker, the Bitumen Tanker
Lifetime Achievement: Dallas Harms, Jim Skarratt

CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Hamilton Music Awards, More HMA Stories

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CONGRATS! 2016 HMA Gala Award Winners!

On May 28, 2016, Bay City Music Hall was home to the first ever, Gala Awards (formerly the  Hamilton Music Industry Awards)  It was an incredible celebration of the behind the scenes work done for our local scene.  The legendary Ian Thomas did a wonderful, hilarious job as host!

This site was nominated for Website/Online Publication of the Year. but lost to the amazing ihearthamilton.ca.

The big winners of the the night were Monster Truck (5 awards), CFMU (4) and Lou Molinaro  (2 for him + 2 for his club, This Ain’t Hollywood)

Click here for pictures of the event

Here's a complete list of winners:

Website/Online Publication: ihearthamilton.ca

Female Vocalist: Terra Lightfoot
Canadian Recording: Terra Lightfoot: Every Time My Mind Runs Wild
Rising Star: Camille Intson





Links: Camille Intson, More Camille Intson Stories, Video above courtesy of Camille Intson

Male Vocalist: Jon Harvey (Monster Truck)
Guitarist: Luke Doucet (Whitehorse)

Drummer: Steve Kiely (Monster Truck)
Bassist: Jon Harvey (Monster Truck)

Piano/Keyboard Player: Jesse O'Brien (Andre Bisson)

Special Instrumentalist: Gianni ‘Luminati’ Nicassio (Walk Off The Earth)

Instrumental Record: Brad Cheeseman Group: Brad Cheeseman Group
Children's Album: Diana Panton: I Believe In Little Things
Electronic Recording: Junior Boys: Big Black Coat

Video: Monster Truck: Don't Tell Me How To Live 



Links: Monster Truck, More Monster Truck Stories,  Video above courtesy of Monster Truck

Instrument Retailer: Picks and Sticks
Studio Engineer: Nick Blagona
Producer (s): Graham Walsh (Young Rival, Etiquette, Metz, Viet Cong, Alvvays)
Recording Studio: Catherine North
Artist Website: ilovemonstertruck.com
Best Album Artwork: Whitehorse: Leave No Bridge Unburned
Record Label: True North
Music Retailer: Dr. Disc
Music Director (Radio): Rachel Connell (CFMU)

Publicist: Adam Bentley (Auteur Research)
Radio Show: Lou's Control (CFMU)
Media Person: Ric Taylor (CFMU, View Magazine)
Radio Station: 93.3 CFMU Print Publication: Urbanicity
Major Concert Venue: Gage Park
Live Club: This Ain’t Hollywood
Theatre: The Staircase Theatre
Talent Buyer: Lou Molinaro (This Ain’t Hollywood)
Artist Manager (Local): ‘Parkside’ Mike Renaud 
Artist Manager (International): Oliver Mitchell (Bedlam Music Management)
Talent Agency (Local): Spherical Productions
Talent Agency (International): United Talent Agency 
Tour Manager: John Morely 
Live Sound Engineer: Doug Smith (This Ain’t Hollywood)
Sound and Lighting Company : Soundbox Productions 
Event Photographer: Misha Fotos
Music Teacher (elementary school): Dawn Martens - Buchanan Park
Music Teacher (secondary school): Brian Jones - St. Mary's
Music Teacher (post-secondary school) - Jamshed Turel - Mohawk College
Music Teacher (independent school) - Kate Quigley

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Hamilton Music Awards, More HMA Stories

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News Roundup (ISC Winners, Trebleclef Pics, Cartoons, Gord Downie)

Gord Downie from the Hip Diagnosed With Terminal Brain Cancer (Will Continue to Tour)
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News

Local

• CHCH Video: Jen Lane
• New Recordings: Spencer MacKenzie, Paul Reddick (ft Colin Cripps)

International Songwriting Competition Winners 

Ontario Musicans

• Brock Zeman, Carleton Place (Americana - 2nd place)
• Sultans of String, Toronto  (members from Burlington & Oakville) (World - 2nd place)

Local Honourable Mentions

• Benjamin Dakota Rogers, Brantford (Americana)
• Micro, Hamilton (Electronic Dance Music)

Canada 

• Bill Henderson (Chilliwack) Inducted Into Order of Canada
• Colin James to be Inducted into Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame
• Kalle Mattson wins Prism Prize for Best Videdo

New Yorker Cartoons

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef visited CFB Borden, thanks to his Uncle John

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He was also invited to a wonderful BBQ and musical jam

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Our little monkey then checked out Dylan Wickens and the Grand Naturals, thanks to BluesSource Entertainment

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Lastly, he went to the Waterdown Streetfest to see the amazing Kyle Pacey Band

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Fort Erie's Spencer MacKenzie Unleashes Energetic Debut Album!

Fort Erie teenage Blues sensation Spencer Mackenzie has been astounding everyone with his wild, powerful guitar skills for quite a while.  Now he's bottled up that energy and unleashed it on his debut CD, Infected With the Blues.

Featuring 8 covers and 3 originals co-written by the young performer, the album displays Spencer's explosive, hard rockin, style.  His voice and guitar playing show more soul and character than some players three times his age.

The songs have a full sound thanks to some incredible backup: Brant Parker, David "The Groove Doctor" McMorrow, Alan Duffy, Sean O'Grady, Ryan Baker, Bill Holinaty, Mike Polci, Max Hillier, Sharon Riley, Rochelle Harrison, Camille Harrison and Dean Malton, who also produces.

So hurry to one of his unforgettable live shows to pick up the CD or order it through his online shop.  You can also download it using cdbaby.







Blast from the Past: Spencer Wins Kitchener Blues Youth Showcase

Links: Spencer MacKenzie, More Spencer Mackenzie Stories, Videos above courtesy of Spencer MacKenzie, More Releases

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More Hot Music Coming to Saturday Nite Blues in Hamilton (Chris Antonik, Bill Durst, Wicked Grin)

BluesSource Entertainment continues to bring in the hottest acts for their Saturday Nite Blues shows at the Jet Hall in Hamilton.  They'll be taking a break at the end of June but not before rocking the Hammer with three musical giants.

Check them out below



Links: Chris Antonik, More Chris Antonik Stories, Video above courtesy of Chris Antonik



Links: Bill Durst, More Bill Durst Stories,  Video above courtesy of BelAxeBluesFlames



Links: Wicked Grin, More Wicked Grin Stories, Video above courtesy of Rick Arbuckle

More BluesSource Shows

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Hamilton's Colin Cripps on Stunning New Paul Reddick Album!

Hamilton's Colin Cripps (ex-Junkhouse, Blue Rodeo) produced and played guitar on Ride the One, the latest amazing work from Toronto singer/songwriter, Paul Reddick. This Stony Plain release boasts Paul at his absolute best.

A phenomenal mix of roots and Blues, the recording features the Bluesman's innovative harmonica skills, his strong voice and stunning lyrics.  The feel and tone of the album transcends the ordinary.

Colin and Paul are also aided by a collection of talented performers: Greg Cockerill (guitar), Steve Marriner of MonkeyJunk (guitar), Anna Ruddick (bass) and Derek Downham (multiple instruments).  Together, they've created an unforgettable experience.

Copies of this superb CD can be picked up at his live shows or through the Stony Plain Online Shop.  Downloads are available via iTunes.



Links: Paul Reddick, More Paul Reddick Stories, Video above courtesy of ContinentalRecSer, More Releases

Blast from the Past: Paul Reddick and Friends in Milton

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News Roundup (Cheryl Lescom, Stingray Chart, James Downham, Mark Lalama)

Guy Clark Passes
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News

Local

• Blues Tribe Podcast w Cheryl Lescom
  
  
  
  Links: Cheryl Lescom, More Cheryl Lescom Stories, Video above courtesy of The Blues Tribe
  
• CHCH Videos: Megan Bonnell, Jeremy De Freitas 
• Pre-Order New Kauffey Temple CD
• Dallas Harms and Jim Skarrat to Receive HMA Lifetime Achivement Award
• HMA Gala Award Nominations
• New Recordings: Tom Altobelli, Matteo De Stephano

Stingray Blues Album Chart for April 2016

1. Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin: Lost Time
2. Andre Bisson: Left With The Blues
3. Tommy Casto and The Painkillers: Method To My Madness
4. Bonnie Raitt: Dig In Deep
5. The Reverend Shawn Amos: The Reverend Shawn Amos Loves You
6. Steve Dawson: Solid States and Loose Ends
7. The Knickerbocker All-Stars: Go Back Home To The Blues
8. Jordan Officer: Blue Skies
9. Lee Palmer: Like Elway
10. Matt Andersen: Honest Man

21. David Owen: Livin' Life (Produced by Gary Kendall)
27. Harmonica Shah: If You Live To Get Old, You Will Understand (ft Jack de Keyzer)
54. MonkeyJunk: Moon Turn Red (Produced by Colin Cripps)
87. Crissinger: Blues Expression (Recorded in Hamilton)
100. Paul Reddick: Ride The One (ft and produced by Colin Cripps)

Canada

• Talkin' Blues Podcast w Michael Fonfara (Downchild)

World

• JJA Jazz Award Winners
• Americana Music Association Award Nominees
• Passings: Tony Barrow (Beatles Press Officer)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef had a ball bowling with friends at Sherwood Lanes in Hamilton

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Recently Added

Main List of Sites

• 241156can (YouTube)

Our Performer List

• James Downham
  
  
  
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• Hidden Roots Collective
• Sterling Stead

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Featured Video

Links: Mark Lalama, More Mark Lalama Stories, Video above courtesy of FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre 

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Hamilton's Tom Altobelli Delivers a Funky, Soulful Instrumental Debut EP!

With only 4 songs, Hamilton bassman Tom Altobelli  and his band show a tremendous amount of variety on his debut EP, The HAVN Sessions.  This incredible instrumental jazz collection runs the style gamut.

From the gypsy infused kick-off track, the gang veer into funk and soul with smooth delivery and vigor.  These guys are definitely skilled and will astound you on each song.

Tom has called upon his partners from the Altobeelays to help him out: Andrew King (Sax), Chris Bruder (keys), Scott McIntosh (guitar) and Jordan Snider (drums).

If you'd like a CD (and why wouldn't you) you can contact Tom at tomaltobellibass@gmail.com or download it via his Bandcamp page.

Stream the album below

Links: Tom Altobelli, More Releases

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CONGRATS! Dallas Harms and Jim Skarratt to Receive HMA Lifetime Achievement Awards

Painting by Ken Danby

There'll be many people getting awards on May 29th at the Hamilton Music Awards.  It was recently revealed that two Lifetime Achievement Awards will go to well-deserving industry veterans that day.

Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer Dallas Harms (writer of such hits as Ballad of the Duke and I Picked a Daisy) earned the honour for his decades of musical excellence.





Links: Dallas Harms, Videos above courtesy of Niblock Country

Jim Skarratt will also receive the same recognition but more for behind-the-scenes work.  He started as a concert promoter in the 60's and is still active through his company Skarratt Promotions and as the owner of Lazy Flamingo.

CONGRATS GUYS!

Click here for the Hamilton Spectator Story

Links: Hamilton Music Awards, More HMA Stories

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Georgetown's Matteo De Stefano Debuts With a Stripped Down, Dynamic EP

Georgetown troubadour Matteo De Stefano kicks off his solo recording career with All the Ghosts Are Home, a stripped down but dynamic EP.  This live-off-the-floor collection has an organic tone that's simply enticing and warm.

His stirring vocals and beautiful guitar work resonate throughout the EP.  It's a recording meant to be savoured and experienced.  He's joined by his fellow Jack Pine cohort Kevin Misner, as well as Douglas Sinclair and Danen Sloan from Datavus.

There are only a few physical CD's left so hurry and pick one up at his live gigs or through Bandcamp (it can also be downloaded there).

Stream the album below.



Links: Matteo De Stefano, More Releases

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GOOD LUCK! 2016 Gala Award (formerly HMA Industry Awards) Nominations! Including One for Us!

This year, Hamilton Music Industry Awards have been renamed the Gala Awards.  The trophies will be handed out on May 28, 2016, 4pm at the Bay City Music Hall.

Once again, this site has been nominated for Website/Online Publication of the Year.  A word from Lou, our blogger: "It's an honour to be nominated once again.  There are many exceptional websites promoting our amazing music scene and I'm in great company.  Good luck everybody."

McMaster radio station CFMU leads the pack with 10 nominations in 4 categories.  Next in line is Monster Truck with seven.  Whitehorse and Walk Off The Earth earned six each.

Here's a complete list of nominees

Website/Online Publication

• Hamilton Blues Lovers
• cutfromsteel.com
• Hamiltonhype.com
• hamiltonsrockandcountrymagazine.com
• ihearthamilton.ca
• paperstreetjournal.com
• southernsouls.ca
• urbanheromagazine.com

Female Vocalist

• Sarah Blackwood (Walk Off The Earth)
• Julie Fader (Etiquette)
• Terra Lightfoot
• Melissa McClelland (Whitehorse)
• Diana Panton
• Annie Sumi
• Lori Yates

Male Vocalist

• James Black (Finger Eleven)
• Ben Caplan
• Luke Doucet (Whitehorse)
• Jon Harvey (Monster Truck)
• Gianni "Luminati" Nicassio (Walk Off The Earth)
• Tom Wilson (Lee Harvey Osmond)

Guitarist

• Andrew Aldridge (Duane Rutter)
• Ian Andrews
• Robert Chapman (Brad Cheeseman Group)
• Luke Doucet (Whitehorse)
• Frank Koren (solo, Shawn O’Halloran)
• Terra Lightfoot
• David Nicoloff (HellBent Rockers)
• Brendan Stephens (The Vaudevilian)
• Jeremy Widerman (Monster Truck)

Drummer

• Lorenzo Castelli (Brad Cheeseman Group)
• Kyle Fisher (The Dirty Nil)
• Aaron Hutchinson (Haolin Munk)
• Steve Kiely (Monster Truck)
• Dave King (The Heavy Dream)
• Paul Panchezak of Trickbag (Shawn O’Halloran)
• Junior Clark (Diego Deville)
• Joel Cassady (Walk Off The Earth)

Bassist

• Carrie Ashworth (Duane Rutter)
• Brad Cheeseman
• Kevin Beeby (Andre Bisson)
• Matt Fleming (Terra Lightfoot)
• Jon Harvey (Monster Truck)
• Dave Nardi (The Dirty Nil)
• Josh Wiener (Haolin Munk)

Piano/Keyboard Player

• Brandon Bliss (Monster Truck)
• Greg Brisco (Ian Andrews, the Human Orchestra, Ginger St. James)
• NLX
• Jesse O'Brien (Andre Bisson)
• Mike "Beard Guy" Taylor (Walk Off The Earth)

Special Instrumentalist

• Ed Roth (Leonard, Burns and Dell, Shawn O’Halloran)
• Loretta Hale (Andre Bisson)
• !KrymeWon (Lee Reed)
• Gianni ‘Luminati’ Nicassio (Walk Off The Earth)
• Chris Ferguson (Haolin Munk)

Instrumental Record

• Brad Cheeseman Group: Brad Cheeseman Group
• Benjamin Dakota Rogers: Strongman’s Address To The Circus Crowd

Children's Album

• Diana Panton: I Believe In Little Things
• Various Artists:  A Mighty Tribe
• Splash and Boots: Songs From The Boot

Electronic Recording

• Illitry: The Sunset EP
• Junior Boys: Big Black Coat
• Motëm: Where The Wild Things Are
• ttwwrrss: ttwwrrss_3
• Etiquette: Reminisce

Video

• The Dirty Nil: No Weaknesses 
• Finger Eleven: Wolves and Doors
• Terra Lightfoot: Never Will 
• Monster Truck: Don't Tell Me How To Live 
• Whitehorse: Downtown 
• Walk Off The Earth: Rule The World 

Instrument Retailer

• Absolute Music
• The Acoustic Room
• Crash Landing
• Long and McQuade
• Mountain Music
• Picks and Sticks

Studio Engineer

• Steve Bigas 
• Nick Blagona
• Bob Doidge 
• Duke Foster 
• Amy King 
• Darren Magierowski
• Carm Milioto 

Producer (s)

• Andrew Aldridge (Duane Rutter)
• The Dirty Nil, Adam Bentley, Shehzaad Jiwani (The Dirty Nil)
• Bob Doidge (Caroline Wiles)
• Dan Edmonds (The Vaudevillian, Island People)
• Jesse O'Brien (Harrison Kennedy)
• Diana Panton
• Mike Trebilcock (HellBent Rockers)
• Graham Walsh (Young Rival, Etiquette, Metz, Viet Cong, Alvvays)

Recording Studio

• B-Town Sound
• Box Car 
• Catherine North
• Grant Avenue Studio
• Jukasa Studio 
• Pine Street Studios
• Studio 410 
• Threshold Recording Studios 

Artist Website

• Anniesumi.com 
• ilovemonstertruck.com
• leeharveyosmond.com
• loriyates.com
• terralightfoot.com
• walkofftheearth.com
• whitehorsemusic.ca

Best Album Artwork

• Diana Panton: I Believe In Little Things
• NLX: Luxury of Failure (Art Direction and Design Mark Byk)
• Lee Harvey Osmond: Beautiful Scars
• Dave Kerzner: New World Deluxe Edition (by Christine Leakey)
• Whitehorse: Leave No Bridge Unburned
• Finger Eleven: Five Crooked Lines (Art Direction James Black, Illustrations Matt Stawicki)
• Ben Caplan: Birds With Broken Wings

Record Label

• Busted Flat 
• HAVN 
• Hidden Pony 
• Maisonneuve Music
• Other Songs Music Co.
• Rhymethink 
• Sonic Unyon
• True North

Music Retailer

• Beat Goes On
• Cheapies
• Crash Landing
• Dr. Disc
• Hammer City Records
• Picks And Sticks
• Revolution Records
• Stardust Records

Music Director (Radio)

• Rachel Connell (CFMU)
• Chuck Evans (Y108)
• Mark Munroe (K-Lite)
• Steve Kassay (KX 94.7)
• Maciej Pilinski (101.5 The Hawk)

Publicist

• Adam Bentley (Auteur Research)
• Cristina Fernandez (Listen Harder)
• Lisa Millar 
• David Young (Sonic Unyon)

Radio Show

• Freewheelin’ Folk Show (CFMU)
• Lou's Control (CFMU)
• Lullabies in Razorland (CFMU)
• New Noise (Y108)
• Watermelon Throwdown (CFMU)
• Y108 Indie Show (Y108)

Media Person 

• Kristin Archer (ihearthamilton.com, CFMU)
• Bill Boyd-Wilson (The Cadillac Bill Show)
• Lou Molinaro (CFMU)
• Graham Rockingham (The Hamilton Spectator)
• Ashley Stennett (Y108)
• Ric Taylor (CFMU, View Magazine)
• James Tennant (CFMU, Hamilton Magazine)

Radio Station

• 93.3 CFMU 
• 101.5 The Hawk
• 102.9 K-LITE
• Fresh 95.3
• KX 94.7
• Y108

Print Publication

• Hamilton Magazine
• Urbanicity
• View Magazine
• The Hamilton Spectator

Major Concert Venue

• Ancaster Fairgrounds
• Christie Conservation Area
• First Ontario Centre
• Gage Park
• Spencer Smith Park 

Live Club

• The Baltimore House
• Bay City Music Hall
• Casbah
• Club Absinthe
• The Corktown Pub
• Homegrown Hamilton
• Mills Hardware
• The Spice Factory
• Stonewalls
• This Ain’t Hollywood

Theatre

• Burlington Performing Arts Centre
• Hamilton Place
• Dofasco Theatre of the Arts
• Molson Canadian Studio at Hamilton Place
• The Pearl Company
• The Staircase Theatre

Talent Buyer

• Adam Carter/Jim Fitzgerald (Homegrown Hamilton)
• Marko Lubarda/Ben Rispin/Billy Pozeg (Club Absinthe)
• Lou Molinaro (This Ain’t Hollywood)
• Gary Santucci, Barbara Milne (The Pearl Company)
• Jimmy Skembaris, Grant Winestock (Baltimore House)
• Scott Warren (FirstOntario Centre)

Artist Manager (Local)

• Jeremy Greenspan 
• Mark Milne (Sonic Unyon)
• Brandon Reid 
• Dan Snaith 
• ‘Parkside’ Mike Renaud 
• Madeline Wilson 

Artist Manager (International)

• Shauna de Cartier and Helen Britton 
• Jonathan Kalter, Marc Polack 
• Rob Lanni and Eric Lawrence (Coalition Music)
• Oliver Mitchell (Bedlam Music Management)
• Chris Taylor, Taylor Klein (Oballa Entertainment)
• Dina Young, Miller and Smith Management 

Talent Agency (Local)

• The Darren Ross Agency 
• I Book Shows 
• JMA Talent 
• Spherical Productions

Talent Agency (International)

• Paquin Entertainment
• S.L. Feldman and Associates
• United Talent Agency 
• Billions

Tour Manager

• Joe Cacioppo 
• Brad Ferguson
• Duke Foster 
• Rich Hagan
• John Morely 

Live Sound Engineer 

• Stephen Foster (Molson Canadian Studio at Hamilton Place)
• Steve Haines (Club Absinthe)
• Rich Hagan (Deric Ruttan, George Canyon)
• Adam Neumann (Casbah)
• Shaun Shuell (LIGHTS, Tim Hicks)
• Doug Smith (This Ain’t Hollywood)
• Michael Stewart (Hamilton Place)

Sound and Lighting Company 

• AVW Tel Av 
• Bates Audio
• Creative Artists Group 
• Lou’s Music
• Soundbox Productions 

Event Photographer

• Alex Bromke
• Ted Buck
• David McEachern
• Misha Fotos
• Sean O’Neill
• Kyle Weir

Music Teacher (elementary school) by People's Choice

Music Teacher (secondary school) by People's Choice

Music Teacher (post-secondary school) by People's

Music Teacher (independent school) by People's Choice

Click here for the winners

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Hamilton Music Awards, More HMA Stories

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Candye Kane Passes
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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcast w Colour Film aka Matthew de Zoete
  
  
  
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• CHCH Video: Kate Todd
• Stony Plain Records celebrates 40th anniversary w 3 CD set (incl local artists)
• In the Country Podcast w Tianna Woods
• City and Colour Wins Indie Award
• New Releases: GreaseMonkey, Mountain and the Wood

Featured Media Articles

• JazzN.ca article from Jason Raso
• Open Stage Adventure's Feature on Rhapsody Barrel Bar
• Alternate Root Story on Lee Harvey Osmond
• Benedetto Guitars Page on James Anthony

Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Award Winners

Local winners:

• On Air Talent (Secondary Market): Biggs & Barr (HTZ FM - St. Catharines)
• Program Director (Secondary Market): Jeff Winskell (HTZ FM - St. Catharines)
• Station (Medium Market): HTZ FM - St. Catharines
• Music Journalist/Critic: Alan Cross (Oakville)

Canada

• Canadian Radio Music Award Winners
• Western Canada Music Award Nominations

World

• CMT Music Award Nominees
• Jazz FM Award Winners

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef went to Big B Comics in Hamilton for Free Comic Book Day.  He got quite a haul (with a little help from mom and dad)

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He also checked out the wonderful Kent MacMillan Band at Bronte Sports Kitchen in Oakville.  The little guy had a wonderful time.

Click here for more photos from the event.



Links: Kent MacMillan, More Kent MacMillan Stories,  Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

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Recently Added

Main List of Sites

• Greater Niagara Jazz Club (YouTube)
• In the Country (Podcast)

Our Performer List

• Joshua David
• Lucid Lee and Little Child
• Annie Sumi

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Birthdays

Thu May 12

• Steve Barnes
• Angelo Noto Campanella (Local YouTube)
• Mike Woods

Fri May 13

• Steve Strongman

Sat May 14

• Scott Merritt
• Steve Rivers

Sun May 15

• Johnny Max
• Dennis Napper

Mon May 16

• Benjamin Rogers

Tue May 17

• Dave Rave

Wed May 18

• Charity Brown
• Robyn Dell'Unto
• Melissa McClelland (Whitehorse)

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