James Anthony Band Saturday Blues Matinee Now at Purple Heather (George Olliver, Donnie Meeker, Lisa Hutchinson)

The James Anthony Band has moved its popular Saturday Blues Matinee to its new home at the Purple Heather in Burlington.  Every Saturday from 2-6pm they'll be performing with a different amazing guest (or guests).



Links: James Anthony, More James Anthony Stories, Video above courtesy of Caper245

Here's a preview of who'll be teaming up with them in the next little while..

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February 4, 2017: George Olliver



Links: George Olliver, Video above courtesy of Word and Sound Music

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February 11, 2017: Donnie Meeker



Links: Donnie Meeker, More John Ellison Cover/Stories, Video above courtesy of bigbassbadman

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February 18, 2017: Terry Chisholm

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February 25, 2017: Lisa Hutchinson



Links: Lisa Hutchinson, Video above courtesy of neek49

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Blast from the Past: James Anthony and Others on Ensemble TV show

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Vote for your Favourite Entertainers in the Burlington Post Readers' Choice Awards! Deadline Feb 5

Voting is now open in the 2017 Burlington Post Readers' Choice Awards.  As always, a number of local musicians are nominated in the Local Entertainers category. Voting deadline is Sunday, February 5, 2016

Here's a the full list of nominees in the Local Entertainers category

• Adam Cooke
• Amber Ruthart
• Beebop The Clown and Friends
• Brothers Inc.
• Burlington Concert Band
• Burlington Teen Tour Band
• The Castor Troys
• Centre Stage Theatre Production
• Chuck Coles
• Circle Of Harmony
• Crosstown Traffic
• Daffy Dill The Clown
• Dirty Jeans
• The Killin Time Band
• Koogle Theatre Company
• 905 Band
• The Nines
• The Penske File
• Porch Stool Jam
• Stephen Kabakos (Elvis Tribute)
• The Tartan Terrors
• The Van Deferens
• Wavelength (Rush Tribute)

There are many other music-related categories to vote in as well: Live Entertainment, Local Tourist Attraction, Music Store (New), Musical Instruction, Musical Instrument Store

NEW! Click here to see the winners.

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Post's Readers' Choice Award, More Burlington Post Reader's Choice Awards Stories

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GOOD LUCK! Hamilton Born David Braid Nominated for Canadian Screen Awards

The 2017 Canadian Screen Awards showcase the best in television, digital media and film the country has to offer. Hamilton-born jazz pianist and composer David Braid is up for two awards (Achievement in Music – Best Original Song and Achievement in Music – Original Score) for his amazing music on Born to be Blue, a film about jazz legend Chet Baker.

Hopefully, he'll be bringing home some hardware at the televised ceremony March 12, 2017 on CBC.



Links: David Braid, More David Braid Stories, Video above courtesy of Soundtrackland



Video above courtesy of Movieclips Trailers

Here are the others nominated in the categories

Achievement in Music – Best Original Song

• David Braid: Could Have Been (Born to be Blue)
• Matthew Schellenberg: Draw Blood (Lovesick)
• Milk & Bone: Natalie (King Dave)
• Daniel Stimac: Almost Had It All (A Date with Miss Fortune)
• Nikan Boivin: Sokecimoyekw (Before the Streets)

Achievement in Music – Original Score

• David Braid, Todor Kobakov, Steve London, (Born to be Blue)
• Taymaz Saba: Window Horses
• Jesse Zubot: Two Lovers and a Bear
• Alain Mayrand: Numb
• Michael White: (HEVN - Revenge)

Also of note to our readers is the documentary I Am the Blues, a Canadian co-production about veteran American Blues artists. The film was nominated in the Ted Rogers Best Feature Length Documentary and Best Cinematography in a Feature Length Documentary categories.



Video above courtesy of IDFA

Click here for the complete list of nominees

Blast from the Past: David Braid Wins 2012 Juno

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News Roundup (Piper Hayes, Saga, International Folk Award Nominees)

Oakvilles's Saga to call it quits



Video above courtesy of Stig Dragholm

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcast w Piper Hayes
  
  
  
  Links: Piper Hayes, More Barber Shop Podcasts, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
  
  
• Part of the Harvest Picnic Lawsuit Dropped
• Hamilton's Lindy one of Now Magazine's Folk Musicans to watch
• FYI Music News Stories: Danny Michel, Steve Strongman
• Spencer Mackenzie Wins Maple Blues Award
• Jay Pollmann Debut CD
• Amy King and Diana Panton up for Hamilton Women of Distinction Awards

Canada

• Junos rename category to Indigenous Music Album of the Year

International Folk Music Award Nominees

Canadian nominees listed below

• Album: Ten Strings and a Goat Skin: Auprès du Poêle
• Album: Kaia Kater: Nine Pin
• Song: The Once: We Are Love
  
  
  
  
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• Artist: Irish Mythen, Tanya Tagaq

World

• Complete Weird Al Box Set Packaged in Accordion

Passings

• Overend Watts (Mott the Hoople founding bassist)
• Steve Wright (Greg Kihn Band bassist)
• William Onyeabor (Nigerian funk artist)
• Mike Kellie (Spooky Tooth drummer)
• Howard Kaufman (Aerosmith, Eagles, Steve Nicks manager)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef is resting up.  He'll be back soon.

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Videos: David Lum, Nolan Hubbard, Outside the Box, Melissa Koehler

Every Sunday from 2-4pm, The Brantford Station Gallery hosts Sunday Roots Revival, an amazing roots music showcase. For a suggested donation of $5-10, you can catch some of the best live music in the area.

Here are a few upcoming acts along with some of their videos.

January 29: David Lum w Sing Me A River

Links: David Lum, More David Lum Stories, Video above courtesy of David Lum

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February 5: Nolan Hubbard



Links: Nolan Hubbard, Video above courtesy of Nolan Hubbard

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February 12: Outside the Box

Links: Outside the Box, Video above courtesy of Peter Light

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February 19: Melissa Koehler

Links: Melissa Koehler, Video above courtesy of Melissa Koehler 

Click here for the full schedule

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CONGRATS! Fort Erie's Spencer Mackenzie Wins Maple Blues Award!

Young Fort Erie Blues sensation, Spencer MacKenzie proved himself to be one of Canada's best at the 2017 Maple Blues Awards.  He took home the New Artist of the Year award at the ceremony on Monday, January 23, 2017 in Toronto. GREAT JOB SPENCER!



Links: Spencer MacKenzie, More Spencer Mackenzie Stories, Video above courtesy of Dee Blue

The big winners that night were The Paul DesLauriers Band (4 wins) and Angel Forrest (3)



Links: Paul DesLauriers, More Paul DesLauriers  Stories, Video above courtesy of Canal Bank Shuffle



Links: Angel Forrest, More Angel Forrest Stories, Video above courtesy of Opeongolad

CONGRATS EVERYBODY!

Click here for the full story

Here is a full list on winners.

• New Artist: Spencer MacKenzie
• Male Vocalist: Matt Andersen
• Female Vocalist: Angel Forrest
• Acoustic Act: Big Dave McLean
• Piano/Keyboard Player: Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne
• Drummer: Sam Harrisson (The Paul DesLauriers Band)
• Bassist: Greg Morency (The Paul DesLauriers Band)
• Songwriter: Angel Forrest and Denis Coulombe
• Recording/Producer: Angel Forrest: Angel's 11 (produced by Angel Forrest and Denis Coulombe)
• Entertainer: The Paul DesLauriers Band
• Electric Act: The Paul DesLauriers Band
• Guitarist: David Gogo
• Harmonica Player: Harpdog Brown
• Horn Player: Frankie Thiffault (Ben Racine Band)
• Blues With A Feeling (lifetime achievement): Stephen Barry
• Blues Booster: Cam Hayden
• International Artist: Joe Bonamassa

Cobalt Prize Contemporary Blues Composition Award

• 1st place: Ann Vriend: All that I Can
• Runner up: Michael Kaeshammer: Sweet Grace
• Runner Up: The Harpoonist And The Axe Murderer: Father's Son

Blast from the Past: Last Years's Winners

Links: Maple Blues Awards, More Maple Blues Awards Stories

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Jay Pollman Debut Features High Energy Rootsy Blues

Hamilton born and Cayuga raised Jay Pollman has kicked-started his solo career with Head in the Clouds, a fabulous debut album filled with groovy, acoustic, rootsy Blues.  The former Gruve member's new recording will have you stomping your feet with an energy and power rarely seen in an acoustic setting.

He and his spectacular band blend the feel of an intimate, musical kitchen party with the funk and soul of a Blues Rock act.  All the while, the music is rooted in wonderful lyrics and expressive vocals.

Jay's enlisted some top-notch help with the disc. Anna Ruddick  and Derek Downham of the The Beauties handle bass and drums respectively. Album producer Aaron Goldstein  lends his multi-instrumental skills (guitar, pedal, steel, drums, organ) and Eric Pollmann also plays bass.

You can pick up a copy of the CD at his unique live shows or you can download it through cdbaby or his online shop.



Blast from the Past: Jay Pollman and Ian Andrews Videos

Links: Jay Pollmann, More Jay Pollman Stories, Video above courtesy of Jay Pollman, More Releases

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GOOD LUCK! Amy King and Diana Panton Up for 2017 Hamilton Women of Distinction Awards

Hamilton's 2017 Women of Distinction Award nominations include two wonderful, multi-faceted musicians in the Arts, Culture, Design category.  Awards will be handed out on March 9, 2017.

Here are all the nominees is that category:

Arts, Culture, Design

• Amy King (Musician, Producer, Engineer, Grant Avenue Studios)
  
  
  
  Links: Amy King, More Amy King Stories, Video above (Amy's on keys) courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
  
  
• Diana Panton (Jazz singer, Teacher)
  
  
  
  Links: Diana Panton, More Diana Panton Stories, Video above courtesy of sasa top
  
  
• Eshe (Hamilton Belly Dance)
• Patricia Karen Gagic (Author)
• Cyndi Ingle (Photographer, MonkeyBiz.ca)
• Shelley Marshall (Comedian)
• Cornelia Peckart (Painter)
• Meg Smith (Designer)
• Laura Tedesco (Jewellery Designer)
• Mindy Tweedle (Media Producer, Tweedle Productions Inc)

Click here for the Spectator article/complete list

Blast from the Past: Diana Panton Wins 2016 Hamilton Arts Award

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News Roundup (Brock Zeman, Blair Hogan, Sean Pinchin, Ian Thomas)

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcast w Brock Zeman and Blair Hogan
  
  
  
  Links: Brock Zeman, More Brock Zeman Stories, Blair Hogan, More Barber Shop Podcasts, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
  
  
• The Blues Tribe video podcast w Sean Pinchin
  
  
  
  
  Links: Sean Pinchin, More Sean Pinchin Stories, More Blues Tribe Podcasts, Video above courtesy of The Blues Tribe
  
  
• FYI Music News story on Steve Strongman
• Open Stage Adventures' feature on Sam Turton's Beatles Harmony shows
• Waterloo Record story on Andre Bisson
• Debut Kauffey Temple CD
• Former Brighton Rock singer opens vinyl pressing plant in Burlington
• Ian Thomas co-writes Canadian 150 Birthday anthem with Marc Jordan
  
  
  
  Links: Ian Thomas, More Ian Thomas Stories, Marc Jordan, Video above courtesy of MusicMondayCanada
  

Canada

• Jazz.FM91 Studio to be renamed for Allan Slaight
• Alberta Country Music Award nominees
• Submissions open for Canadian Country Music Association's Discovery Program
• Bruce Cockburn to be honourned at Folk Alliance International

World

• Passings: Tommy Allsup (Rockabilly Pioneer), Magic Alex (Beatles Assistant)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef is resting up.  He'll be back next week.

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New Ensemble! TV Episode Features Greg Moverley and Will Gillespie (Updated!)

New episodes of Ensemble! on Cable 14 Hamilton will start again soon.  The first new show of 2017 will feature the amazing Greg Moverley and the talented Will Gillespie.

This episode is no longer available.

Here are a few videos to whet your appetite.





Links: Greg Moverley, More Greg Moverley Stories, Videos above courtesy of Greg Moverley





Links: Will Gillespie, More Will Gillespie Stories, Videos above courtesy of Will Gillespie

Blast from the Past: Will Gillespie Wins Ensemble! Theme Contest

Links: Ensemble!, More Ensemble! Stories

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The Artword Artbar in Hamilton offers some of the best live music out there. Here are a few videos from upcoming amazing  performers.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 8pm: Melissa Greener (from Nashville) $10/$5 students



Links: Melissa Greener, Video above courtesy of RussJulieHouseCncrts

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Thursday, February 2, 2017, 8pm: The Distillery (Blue Trio) $TBA



Links: The Distillery, Video above courtesy of the Distillery

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Friday, February 3, 2017, 8pm: Stuart Laughton's Radio Dial $15



Links: Stuart Laughton, Video above courtesy of Stuart Laughton

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Thursday, February 9, 2017, 8pm: The Acoustics $10



Links: Acoustics, More Acoustics Stories, Video above courtesy of pastadish

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'Honey Be' Album a Wonderful Legacy for Guelph's Mo' Kauffey

The legendary Mo' Kauffey was working on Honey Be, the debut recording from his duo, Kauffey Temple when he sadly passed away in early 2016.  The album is a wonderful addition of the music legacy he left behind.

Mo' is in amazing form here along with his musical partner, Peter Temple on harmonica and backing vocals. There are five studio tracks filled with Mo's laid-back, folky style of blues. Six live tunes follow from one of his final shows at the the Boathouse. The band do an amazing job on the originals and the handful of covers.

Joining the to duo are John Lee  of Pappy Johns Band (keys), Chris Latta of Soulstack (guitar), Al Richardson (bass), Maciej Lukasiewicz (drums) and Don Featherstone (sax). Backup vocals are handled superbly by Cheryl Lescom, Jesse Webber, and Cory Williams.

You can pick up a copy of this amazing disc from Encore Records or Try City Music in Kitchener. It's also available online at cdbaby and iTunes.  It's a great way to remember Mo'.



Blast from the Past: Videos of Kauffey Temple

Links: Mo' Kauffey, More Mo' Kauffey Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers, More Releases

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News Roundup (Country Artists to Watch, Hugh's Room, Trebleclef Visits CHML)

Legendary Toronto Venue, Hugh's Room Closes

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News

Local

• Snapd Hamilton Story on Steve Strongman X-Mas Show
• CHCH Video: Author Andrew Balcomb
• Open Stage Adventure's feature on Bicycle Cafe in Guelph
• Tim Hicks and Helix Nominated for 2017 Music Express Awards
• Western Swing Authority Nominated for Ameripolitan Award

Top Country Artists to Watch in 2017 List 
courtesy of TopCountry.ca

1. Hunter Brothers (Shaunavon, Saskatchewan)
2. Leaving Thomas (Calgary, Alberta)
3. Sons of Daughters (Vancouver, British Columbia)
4. Vanessa Marie Carter (Oakville, Ontario)
   
   
   
   
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5. The Reklaws (Cambridge)
   
   
   
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6. Ben Hudson (Uxbridge, Ontario)
7. Adrienne Taylor (Bristol, Quebec)
8. Genevieve Fisher (London, Ontario)
9. Natasha Zimbaro (Maple Ridge, British Columbia)
10. Tenille Arts (Weyburn, Saskatchewan)

Canada

• SiriusXM Canada Talent and Industry Relations Director Andréanne Sasseville Passes

World

• 2017 Blues Music Award Nominees
• 2017 iHeartRadio Award Nominations
• Banjo Toon from Free Range
  
  

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Lou, our blogger and his wife Linda (producer and creator of the Ensemble! TV show) were guests on the January 7, 2017 episode of Sold on Hamilton with Judy Marsales on 900 AM CHML. Trebleclef tagged along and checked out the building..

Click here for more pictures of his visit

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The newly renamed FirstOntario Concert Hall (formerly Hamilton Place) will be hosting some amazing music in February.

Here is the schedule along with a couple of videos!

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February 16-17, 7pm: Blue Rodeo/The Sadies

Links: Blue Rodeo, More Blue Rodeo Stories, Video above courtesy of Blue Rodeo

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February 19, 8pm: Big Wreck/Ascot Royals



Links: Big Wreck, Video above courtesy of Big Wreck

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February 21, 7:30pm: Colin James/Tami Neilson



Links: Colin James, More Colin James Stories, Video above courtesy of Folk Roots and Blues Music

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February 25, 7:30pm: The Classic Rock Show



Links: The Classic Rock Show, Video above courtesy of The Classic Rock Show

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GOOD LUCK! St. Catharines' Tim Hicks and Kitchener's Helix Nominated for 2017 Music Express Awards! VOTE! Deadline Feb 9!

St. Catharines singer/songwriter, Tim Hicks has been nominated in two categories (Top Canadian Country Artist and Top Record Album - Country) for the 2017 Music Express Awards. This may  be another great win in a long line of 'em for the superstar. Also, Kitchener Hard Rock band Helix is up for the Back In The Spotlight award for their recent resurgence.



Links: Tim Hicks, More Tim Hicks Stories, Video above courtesy of Tim Hicks



Links: Helix, Video above courtesy of helixrockband

GOOD LUCK GUYS!

The highest number of nominations went to Shawn Mendes, Drake and Meghan Patrick, who received 4 each. Canadian legends, the Tragically Hip were also represented with three nods on top of singer Gord Downie's two nominations for his vocals and recent solo album.



Links: Meghan Patrick, More Meghan Patrick Stories, Video above courtesy of Meghan Patrick

Winners are determined through fan voting between January 12 and February 9, 2017. We will post the link here when it's available.

Canadian Country Artist M/F

• Tim Hicks
• Brett Kissel
• Chad Brownlee
• Dallas Smith
• Meghan Patrick

Record Album (Country)

• Tim Hicks: Shake These Walls
• High Valley: Dear Life
• Meghan Patrick: Grace and Grit
• Chad Brownlee: Hearts On Fire
• Dallas Smith: Side Effects

Back In The Spotlight

(Established Artists Who Staged A Comeback In 2016)

• Helix
• Alan Frew
• Lee Aaron
• Sum 41
• Tom Cochrane

Canadian Country Group

• Cold Creek County
• High Valley
• The Lovejoys
• The Road Hammers
• Washboard Union

Record Album (Pop/Rock)

• Billy Talent: Afraid Of Heights 
• Shawn Mendes: Illuminate 
• The Tragically Hip: Man Machine Poem
• Gord Downie: Secret Path
• Simple Plan: Taking One For The Team

Canadian Single

• Tegan and Sara: Boyfriend
• Drake: One Dance 
• The Strumbellas: Spirits
• Shawn Mendes: Treat You Better
• Alessia Cara: Wild Things

Canadian Group

• Billy Talent
• Hedley
• Simple Plan
• The Tragically Hip
• The Trews

Canadian Male Vocalist

• Drake
• Gord Downie
• Justin Bieber
• Shawn Mendes
• The Weeknd

Canadian Female Vocalist

• Alessia Cara
• Alyssa Reid
• Lights
• Meghan Patrick
• Serena Ryder

Emerging Artist/Group

• The Deep South
• Meghan Patrick
• Neon Dreams
• The Strumbellas
• Wintersleep

Canadian Live Act/Artist 

• Hedley
• Johnny Reid
• Mariannas Trench
• Shawn Mendes
• The Tragically Hip

Record Album (RnB)

• Partynextdoor: Partynextdoor 3
• The Weeknd: Starboy
• Neon Dreams: To You
• Drake: Views
• K-Os: Views From The Stix

Canadian RnB Group/Artist

• Drake
• Justin Bieber
• Kardinal Offishall
• Neon Dreams
• The Weeknd

Top Record Album (International)

• Radiohead: A Moon Shaped Pool
• David Bowie: Darkstar
• Beyonce: Lemonade
• Kanye West: The Life Of Pablo
• Bruno Mars: 24 K

NEW!! Click here for the Winners!

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Local Nominees

Links: Music Express, More Music Express Stories

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News Roundup 2 (Paul Reddick, Funny Stuff, Rock Hall of Fame, Charts)

There was a lot of news over the holiday break so we'll be doing the News Roundup in parts this week. Click here for Part 1.

Funny Stuff

From Reader's Digest

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News

Canada

• Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) to receive Order of Ontario
• Blues Tribe Video Podcast w Paul Reddick
  
  
  
  
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• Talkin' Blues Podcasts: Bucky Berger (Fathead drummer), Alec Fraser
• Billboard Ranks Canada's Top of 2016
• Top 10 Canadian Country Music Songs Played on the Radio
• Shock Jock Scruff Connors passes

World

• Company that runs Classic Rock, Metal Hammer and other magazines closes.
• Journey Wins Rock Hall of Fame Vote
• 2017 Rock Hall of Fame Inductees
• Passings: Allam Williams (Beatles' 1st manager), Bob Coburn (Rockline Host), Bob Krasnow (Elektra Chairman and Rock Hall of Fame Founder)
• Americana Radio's Top of 2016
• Bizarre Holiday Albums
• Video: Comedian Demetri Martin shows how to market a band
  
  
  
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GOOD LUCK! Waterloo's Western Swing Authority Up for 2017 Ameripolitan Awards! VOTE! Deadline Jan 8

For the 4th year in a row, Waterloo's Western Swing Authority has been nominated in the 2017 Ameripolitan Music Awards.  This year, it was in two categories (Western Swing Group and Western Swing Female). This international rootsy country music event will take place Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Austin, Texas.

Links: Western Swing Authority, More WSA Stories, Video above courtesy of Rogers tv

The only other Canadian nominated is Montreal's Bloodshot Bill (Rockabilly Male).

Links: Bloodshot Bill, Video above courtesy of thatnastyrat's channel

You can help them by voting in their categories. Deadline is January 8. Click here to vote.

GOOD LUCK!

Western Swing Group

• Western Swing Authority
• Carolyn Sills Combo
• The Western Flyers
• 50 Shades of Hay
• Shoot Low Sheriff

Western Swing Female

• Stacey Lee Guse (Western Swing Authority)
• Carolyn Sills
• Kristyn Harris
• Mikki Daniel
• Wendy Newcomer

Rockabilly Male

• Bloodshot Bill
• Marcel Riesco
• Adam Lopez
• Babe Miller
• Lance Lipinsky

Honky Tonk Female

• Brennen Leigh
• Lorraine Chavana
• Leona Williams
• Vanessa Niemann 
• Karen Jonas

Honky Tonk Male

• Jake Penrod
• Artie Rodriguez
• Luke Bell
• Jason James
• Joshua Hedley

Honky Tonk Group

• The Country Side of Harmonica Sam
  
  
  
  Links: The Country Side of Harmonica Sam, Video above courtesy of the Country Side of Harmonica Sam
  
  
• Gary P. Nunn and the Bunkhouse Band
• Jake Hooker and the Outsiders
• The Cactus Blossoms
• The Malpass Brothers

Rockabilly Female

• Lara Hope
• Bailey Dee
• Rockin' Bonnie
• Fia Sco
• Cherry Divine

Rockabilly Group

• The Silvershakers
• The Doel Brothers
• Jittery Jack
• Don Diego Trio
• Nathan Belt and the Buckles

Western Swing Male

• Billy Mata
• Jake Hooker
• Pokey LaFarge
• Dave Alexander
• Jody Nix

Outlaw Female

• Jenny Don't
• Tommy Ash
• Darci Carlson
• Sissy Brown
• Emily Nenni

Outlaw Male

• Dusty Rust
• AJ Hobbs
• Cash O'Riley
• Scott Biram
• Hank III

Outlaw Group

• Dallas Moore Band
• Barnyard Stompers
• Ponderosa Aces
• Miss Lonely Hearts
• Tony Martinez

Ameripolitan Musician

• Mike Bernal
• Clyde Mattocks
• Joel Paterson
• Chris Scruggs
• Chris Casello
• Ashley Kingman
• Brett Resnick
• Earl Poole Ball
• Rose Sinclair
• T Jarrod Bonta

Ameripolitan DJ

• Jimi Palacios
• Julea Thomerson
• James Riley
• Woody Adkins
• Chuck Ramsey
• Marivi Yubero
• Eddie White
• Tim Benton
• Ann Harwood Lucas
• Don Sticksel

Ameripolitan Venue

• Rock'N'Bowl, New Orleans LA
• Don the Beachcomber, Huntington Beach CA
• Nashville Palace, Nashville TN
• Lil' Red's Longhorn Saloon, Fort Worth TX
• American Legion Post 82, Nashville TN
• Sportsmans Tavern, Buffalo NY
• Skinny Dennis, Brooklyn NY
• Four Corners Music Hall, Germany
• Lee's Liquor Lounge, Minneapolis MN
• Zoo Bar, Lincoln NE

Ameripolitan Festival

• Nashville Boogie, Nashville TN
• New England Shake Up
• Best Little Cowboy Gathering, La Grange TX
• Screamin' Festival, Spain
• Westport Roots Festival, Kansas City MO

Blast from the Past: Members of WSA win Canadian Country Music Awards

Links: Ameripolitan Music Awards, More Ameripolitan Music Awards Stories

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