Local Super Fan Gary DePodesta Passes

It is our sad duty to report that Hamilton music super fan, Gary DePodesta passed away on July 22, 2017. A service will be held at Bayview Mausoleum (740 Spring Gardens Road, Burlington) at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Our condolences to his family and friends.

Click here for his obituary.

A word from Lou, our blogger:

Gary was one of the first people to get involved with the Hamilton Blues Lovers. He was a passionate local music supporter and became a good friend to my wife and me. I'll miss his good nature and wonderful conversations about music.

Other online comments about Gary:

Donna Panchezak (Trickbag)

Shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden death of a long time supporter of music and our dear old friend, Gary DePodesta. Gary would appear at many of our Trickbag gigs, cheering us on over the years. He volunteered in many various organizations and especially the Festival of Friends of which he was so looking forward to attending the first year back in Gage Park. He was a sweet and gentle soul and will be dearly missed. RIP dear friend...God's speed.

Paul Langille

A kind gentle soul has left the Hamilton community, may peace be with him.

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News Roundup (Kenny Shields, Steve Murphy, SOCAN Songwriting Prize)

Streetheart Singer Kenny Shields Passes

Links: Streetheart, Video above courtesy of Thatconradguy Entertainment

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcast w Steve Murphy/Westminster Park
• CHCH video: Sydney Bergevin
  
  
  
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• Local Music Supporter Greg Peltz Passes 

Canada

• Punk band, PUP wins $10,000 SOCAN Songwriting Prize
  
  
  
  Links:  PUP, Video above courtesy of puptheband
  

World

• Passings: Joseph FireCrow (flutist)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef the Music Loving Monkey

Trebleclef checked out the Hamilton World Music Festival and saw Fry Truck and a number of other amazing performers.

Click here for more pictures of the event.

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Local Music Supporter Greg Peltz Passes

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of local music supporter Greg Peltz, who lost his battle with cancer on Thursday July 20, 2017. He was known as a hardcore fan and hosted wonderful music parties in his amazing barn. Our condolences to his family and friends.

We will post more information here as it comes.

Click here for his obituary.

A word from Lou, our blogger:

Greg was a wonderful man who always had a smile for everybody. I loved going to his incredible parties and experiencing fabulous music. He was always a friendly, gracious host and his love of music was infectious. I'll miss him greatly.

There were a number of touching comments on social media:

He brought joy and fun into our lives through his amazing hospitality and love of music and parties. We have wonderful memories of our times at his farm in sunshine and rain (but mostly rain!) enjoying great music and even better company.

You were a true gentleman, a kind soul and the kind of guy that pulled his community together like no one I know

You were always an amazing neighbour...always willing to lend some advice, a tool, some labour....anything at all. You were very much like a big brother to me dude and I appreciated that more than you would ever know. You're going to be missed greatly.

In this life you gave it your all Greg with many good friends to show how much you are loved! 

Here's a video from his YouTube page.



Links: All Night Mule, Les Smith, Mark McNeil, Dan Dufour, Video above courtesy of Greg Peltz, More Howling Wolf Covers/Stories, More About Greg's Parties

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Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues @ Royal Botanical Gardens, Incl. Videos

There are only a few weeks left of the Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues shows at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. Every Wednesday from 6:30pm to 9pm you'be able to hear some incredible music in a beautiful flowery setting. All it takes is admission to the gardens (members are always FREE).

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July 26, 2017: Joel Johnson



Links: Joel Johnson, More Joel Johnson Stories, Video above courtesy of BluesJohnson

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August 2, 2017: Genevieve Marentette



Links: Genevieve Marentette, Video above courtesy of Julio Clavero

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August 9, 2017: Steven Taetz



Links: Steven Taetz, Video above courtesy of Steven Taetz

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August 16, 2017: Spencer Mackenzie



Links: Spencer Mackenzie, More Spencer Mackenzie Stories, Video above courtesy of Angelo NotoCampanella

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August 23, 2017: Carol Welsman



Links:Carol Welsman, Video courtesy of Mark Steyn

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August 30, 2017: Andria Simone



Links: Andria Simone, Video above courtesy of Andria Simone

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September 6, 2017: Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar

Links: Samantha Martin, More Samantha Martin Stories, Video above courtesy of Robert Winter

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News Roundup (Polaris Short List, Passings, Travelling Beer Bellies)

Polaris Prize 2017 Short List 

The top spot (to be announced Sept 18, 2017) will win $50,000 and the rest of the Short List will receive $3,000.

• BadBadNotGood: IV
• Leonard Cohen: You Want it Darker
• Gord Downie: Secret Path
• Feist: Pleasure
• Lisa LeBlanc: Why You Wanna Leave: Runaway Queen?
  
  
  
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• Lido Pimienta: La Papessa
• Tanya Tagaq: Retribution
• A Tribe Called Red: We Are the Halluci Nation
• Leif Vollebekk: Twin Solitude 
• Weaves: Weaves

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News

Local

• No Depression Story on Kathleen Edwards
• CHCH Video: Vanessa Marie Carter
• Commissionaires (Jacob Moon + Joel Parisien) Debut Album 
• Local Canadian Country Music Association Award Nominations

Canada

• Talkin' Blues Podcast w David Rotundo

Passings

• Erik Cartwright (ex-Foghat guitarist)
  
  
  
  Links: Foghat, Video above courtesy of Rare Tracks
  
  
• Joe Fields (Jazz label owner)
• David Z (Adrenaline Mob/Trans-Siberian Orchestra bassist)

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Featured Video

Links: Travelling Beer Bellies, More TBB Stories, Video above courtesy of Brantford Ribfest

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Lunch Time Music @ Gore Park in August

Every summer, Gore Park in Hamilton is host to some incredible music. Tuesday - Fridays in August from 12-2pm there will be some amazing talent performing in the open air!

Here's the complete schedule

Tue Aug 1, 2017: Hardwood (ft Troy Harmer and Steve Tomalty)



Links: Troy Harmer, More Troy Harmer Stories, Video above courtesy of Troy Harmer Live In Concert At Your Place, More Bowie Covers/Stories

Wed Aug 2, 2017: Kyle Pacey Trio
Thu Aug 3, 2017: Escapade
Fri Aug 4, 2017: Further the Lion 

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Tue Aug 8, 2017:  Brenda Brown Trio
Wed Aug 9, 2017: Monterey Jack
Thu Aug 10, 2017: Em and Joce



Links: Emily Kemp, Video above courtesy of Emily Kemp

Fri Aug 11, 2017:  Sloppy Jalopy

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Tue Aug 15, 2017:  Alfie Smith
Wed Aug 16, 2017: Roberts and Shea
Thu Aug 17, 2017:  Cowboy Quartet (ft Tiny Bill Cody, Mimi Shaw, Jeffrey Griffiths, Orange McFarland)
Fri Aug 18, 2017:  Delta Overdrive Band 



Links: Delta Overdrive Band, Video above courtesy of the Delta Overdrive Band

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Tue Aug 22, 2017: The George Arnone Big Band
Wed Aug 23, 2017: Lip Sync Battles
Thu Aug 24, 2017: Nick Pacheco



Links: Nick Pacheco, Video above courtesy of Nick Pacheco

Fri Aug 25, 2017: Knee Deep

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Tue Aug 29, 2017: Aubrey Wilson Quartet



Links: Aubrey Wilson, More Aubrey Wilson Stories, Video above courtesy of aubreywilsonquartet

Wed Aug 30, 2017: Dulamon
Thu Aug 31, 2017: The Kirkendolls

Have fun! 

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Hamilton's Jacob Moon and Niagara's Joel Parisien (The Commissionaires) Team Up for Electrifying, Soulful Album

Hamilton's Jacob Moon and Niagara's Joel Parisien have combined their considerable talents in an amazing new project: The Commissionaires.  Shelter Me, their electrifying debut album, is the result of this incredible melding.

Packed full of spiritual and soulful cover songs, the recording proves without a doubt that they make a superb duo. With unbelievable harmonies, good old-fashioned rock and some gospel thrown in, Shelter Me is a wondrous musical showcase. The two do justice to songs originally performed by Buddy and Julie Miller, Ben Harper, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Jonny Lang and more.

They have an amazing team behind them as well: Richard Moore (bass), Mark McIntyre (bass), Lyle Mozan (drums), Joey Landreth (slide guitar, backing vocals), Chantal Williams (vocals), Quisha Wint (backing vocals) and Robyn Pauhl (backing vocals).

You can grab a copy of the CD at any of their solo/group live shows. It's also available through Jacob's online shop, the band's online shop or cdbaby.



More Stevie Wonder Covers/Stories





More Buddy Miller Covers/Stories

Blast from the Past: Great Jacob Moon Compilation Album

Links: Commissionaires, Jacob Moon, More Jacob Moon Stories, Joel Parisien, More Joel Parisien Stories, Videos above courtesy of Jacob Moon, More Releases

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GOOD LUCK! Local 2017 Canadian Country Music Association Award Nominations

This year's Canadian Country Music Award Association Award nominees were recently announced and it once again boasted a number of area musicians in the mix.

St. Catharines country boy, Tim Hicks can't seem to stop being nominated and winning awards and he's continued on here.  Tim's up for 3 categories (Male Artist of the Year, Interactive Artist or Group of the Year and Recording Package of the Year)

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

Cambridge songstress, Shae Dupuy is running against Tim for Interactive Artist or Group of the Year as well. Also from that city is Rich DaSilva (Drummer of the Year).

Links: Shae Dupuy, More Shae Dupuy Stories, Video above courtesy of Shae Dupuy

The Waterloo area is also teeming with nominees thanks to Shane Guse (Fiddle Player of the Year, Special Instrument Player of the Year) and Jimmy Boudreau (Drummer of the Year). Both are from the group, Western Swing Authority . Barrytone Studios (also from the Waterloo region) received a nod for Recording Studio of the Year.

Links: Western Swing Authority, More WSA Stories, Video above courtesy of TJ Social

Brett Kissel, Dean Brody and the James Barker Band lead the pack with 6 nominations each.

We'll be keeping our fingers crossed for them on September 10, 2017 during the awards ceremony at the SaskTel Centre.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Male Artist

• Tim Hicks
• Gord Bamford
• Chad Brownlee
• Brett Kissel
• Aaron Pritchett
• Dallas Smith

Interactive Artist or Group

• Shae Dupuy
• Tim Hicks
• Hunter Brothers
• Brett Kissel
• Wes Mack

Recording Package

• Tim Hicks: Shake These Walls
• Dean Brody: Beautiful Freakshow
• Doc Walker: Echo Road - The Best of Doc Walker
• JJ Shiplett: Something to Believe In
• Madeline Merlo: War Paint

Drummer

• Jimmy Boudreau (Western Swing Authority)
• Rich DaSilva
• Ben Bradley
• Jayson Brinkworth
• Chad Melchert

Fiddle Player

• Shane Guse (Western Swing Authority)
• Denis Dufresne
• Julie Kennedy
• Mike Sanyshyn
• Tyler Vollrath

Special Instrument Player

• Shane Guse (Western Swing Authority) (mandolin)
• Denis Dufresne (banjo)
• Tyler Vollrath (mandolin)

Recording Studio

• Barrytone Studios, St. Clements, Ont.
• Bark McKay Productions, Saskatoon, Sask.
• MCC Recording Studio, Calgary
• OCL Studios, Chestermire, Alta.
• Revolution Recording, Toronto

Album

• Dean Brody: Beautiful Freakshow
• High Valley: Dear Life
• James Barker Band: Game On
• Meghan Patrick: Grace and Grit
• Dallas Smith: Side Effects

Fans' Choice Award

• Gord Bamford
• Dean Brody
• Chad Brownlee
• High Valley
• Dallas Smith

Female Artist

• Alee
• Lindsay Ell
• Madeline Merlo
• Jess Moskaluke
• Meghan Patrick

Group or Duo

• Cold Creek County
• High Valley
• James Barker Band
• The Road Hammers
• Washboard Union

Roots Artist or Group

• The Lovelocks
• Jessica Mitchell
• Lindi Ortega
• JJ Shiplett
• Washboard Union

Rising Star

• Dan Davidson
• Aaron Goodvin
• James Barker Band
• JoJo Mason
• Meghan Patrick

Single

• Dallas Smith: Autograph
• Brett Kissel: Cool With That
• James Barker Band: Lawn Chair Lazy
• Jess Moskaluke: Take Me Home
• Dean Brody: Time

Video

• James Barker Band: Chills
• Brett Kissel: I Didn't Fall in Love With Your Hair
• Chris Buck Band ft Kira Isabella: That's When You Know
• Dean Brody: Time
• Aaron Pritchett: When a Momma's Boy Meets a Daddy's Girl

Songwriter(s) 

• James Barker Band: Chills (co-written w Gavin Slate, Travis Wood, Donovan Woods)
• Brett Kissel: Cool With That (co-written w Ted Hewitt, Phil O'Donnell)
• Dan Davidson Found (co-written by Clayton Bellamy)
• Dean Brody: Time
• Jessica Mitchell: Workin' on Whiskey (co-written by Patricia Conroy)

Bass Player

• Chris Byrne (The Road Hammers)
• Lisa Dodd
• Justin Kudding
• James Murdoch
• Travis Switzer

Guitar Player

• Derek Caven
• Ryan Davidson
• Matt McKay
• Darren Savard (Dallas Smith)
• Brennan Wall (Jess Moskaluke)

Keyboard Player

• Scott Galloway
• Mike Little
• Bart McKay
• Carly McKillip

Steel Guitar Player

• John Ellis
• Smokey Fennell
• Mitch Jay
• Doug Johnson
• Scott Smith

Music Director (Large Market)

• Larry Donohue (CFCW, Edmonton)
• Steph Hansen (CKRY-FM/CISN-FM, Calgary/Edmonton)
• Amanda Kingsland (CKBY-FM, Ottawa)
• Brittany Thompson (CKKL-FM, Ottawa)
• Peter Walker (CJKX-FM, Oshawa)

Music Director (Medium/Small Market)

• Shilo Bellis (CJXL-FM, Moncton)
• Paul Ferguson (CHCQ-FM, Belleville, ON)
• Cal Gratton (CJVR-FM, Melfort, Sask.)
• Roo Phelps (CIGV-FM, Kelowna, B.C.)
• Brendan Seeley (CKGY-FM, Red Deer, Alta.)

Booking Agency

• The Feldman Agency
• Invictus Entertainment Group
• Paquin Artists Agency
• Sakamoto Agency
• United Talent Agency

Country Club

• Boots and Bourbon Saloon, Toronto
• Cook County Saloon, Edmonton
• Cowboys Dance Hall, Calgary
• Knoxville's Tavern, Edmonton
• Ranchman's Cookhouse and Dancehall, Calgary

Country Festival, Fair or Exhibition

• Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Oro-Medonte, Ont.
• Big Valley Jamboree, Camrose, Alta.
• Calgary Stampede, Calgary
• Cavendish Beach Music Festival, Cavendish, P.E.I.
• Rockin' River Country MusicFest, Merritt, B.C.

Country Music Program or Special

• Brett Kissel, Home Movie
• Canadian Coast to Coast
• Chevy Top 20 Countdown
• Coors Banquet One Horse Town
• The Casey Clarke Show with Roo Phelps

Management Company

• Chief Music Management
• Gold and Gold Productions Ltd.
• Invictus Entertainment Group
• MDM Recordings Inc.
• RGK Entertainment Group Inc.

Music Publishing Company

• ole
• Royalty Music Publishing Inc.
• Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada
• Universal Music Publishing Canada
• Warner/Chappell Music Canada

Record Company

• MDM Recordings Inc.
• ole red dot
• Open Road Recordings Inc.
• Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc.
• Warner Music Canada

Record Company Person

• Steve Coady, Warner Music Canada
• Warren Copnick, Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc.
• Mike Denney, MDM Recordings Inc.
• Ron Kitchener, Open Road Recordings Inc.
• Louis O'Reilly, Big Star Recordings Inc.

Record Producer(s) 

• Chris Baseford, Vince Gill, Jeff Johnson, Chad Kroeger, Carly McKillip, Justin Niebank (Meghan Patrick: Grace and Grit)
• Scott Cooke (Aaron Pritchett: The Score)
• Scott Cooke, Ben Glover, Mitch Merrett (Chad Brownlee: Hearts on Fire)
• Joey Moi (Dallas Smith: Side Effects)
• Phil O'Donnell (Gord Bamford: Tin Roof)

Retailer

• Apple Canada
• Spotify Canada Inc.
• Sunrise Records
• Walmart Canada

Talent Buyer or Promoter

• Kelly Berehulka, Casinos of Winnipeg
• Paul Biro, Sakamoto Agency
• Jim Cressman, Invictus Entertainment Group
• Adam Oppenheim, Stampede Entertainment Inc.
• Emmanuel Patterson, Live Nation Entertainment

Video Director

• Stephano Barberis (Chad Brownlee: I Hate You For It + Somethin' we Shouldn't Do / Dallas Smith: One Little Kiss / Bucko and Toad: Summer Girl / Dean Brody: Time)
• Emma Higgins (Meghan Patrick: Still Loving You)
• Ben Knechtel (James Barker Band: Chills / Brett Kissell: Cool With That / Jess Moskaluke: Drive Me Away + Elevator / High Valley: Every Week's Got a Friday / David James: Starts With a Girl)
• Travis Nesbitt (Dan Davidson: Found)
• Joel Stewart (Brett Kissel: I Didn't Fall in Love With Your Hair)

Links: Canadian Country Music Association, More CCMA Stories

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CBC Music List: Best Canadian Jazz Artists under 35

• Alex Goodman, guitar (Toronto)
• Alison Young, saxophone (Toronto)
• Alison Au, saxophone (Toronto)
• BadBadNotGood (Toronto)
• Barbra Lica, vocalist (Toronto)
• Emily Steinwall, saxophone (Toronto)
• Felicity Williams, vocalist/improviser (Toronto)
• Jake Koffman, alto saxophone (Toronto)
• Larnell Lewis, drums (Toronto)
• Luis Deniz, alto saxophone (Toronto)
• Marika Galea, bass (Toronto)
• Maxwell Roach, drummer (Toronto)
• Michelle Willis, vocalist/pianist/composer (Toronto)
• Myriad3, jazz trio/improvisers (Toronto)
• Trevor Giancola, guitar (Toronto)
• Amanda Tosoff, piano (Vancouver, Toronto)
• Tara Kannangara, trumpet/vocalist/composer (Chilliwack BC, Toronto)
• Chelsea McBride, saxophone/composer/arranger (Vancouver, Toronto)
• Chris Butcher, trombone (Winnipeg, Toronto)
• Ben Dwyer and Nomad, bass player/group (Toronto, Montreal)
• Kristen Violet May, vocalist (Montreal, Toronto)
• Emma Frank, vocalist (Montreal)
• Evan Shay, saxophone (Montreal)
• Nikki Yanofsky, vocalist/composer (Montreal)
• Rachel Therrien, trumpet (Montreal)
• Sam Kirmayer, guitar (Montreal)
• Ashley Summers, bass (Vancouver)
• Maya Rae, vocalist (Vancouver)
• Karl Schwonik, drums (Edmonton)
• Bria Skonberg, trumpet/vocalist (Chilliwack, BC)
• Lauren Falls, bass (Port Alberni, BC)
• Curtis Nowosad, drums (Winnipeg)
• Luke Sellick, bass (Winnipeg)
• Eli Bennett, saxophone (Vancouver)
• Ellen Doty, vocalist (Calgary)

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News

Local

• CHCH Video: Tara Shannon
• New Melissa Bel Album
• Dan McKinnon Wins Toronto Blues Society Talent Search
• Daniel Lanois Earns Order of Canada

Canada

• Rough Trade's 'High School Confidential' Earns SOCAN Awards Diploma

World

• Passings: John Blackwell Junior (ex-Prince Drummer)
  
  
  
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Burlington's Melissa Bel Creates Soulful, Powerful Pop on Latest Album

Burlington songstress Melissa Bel embraces her inner pop diva on her latest album, In the Light.  Unlike other similar artists, she's not sacrificing soul and melody to do so.  It's an amazing, tasty blend of modern sounds with old-fashioned goodness stirred in.

Her voice takes charge of every single song and imbues it with soul, power, fragility or whatever else it needs.  Melissa takes on many vocal roles and does an incredible job with all of them.  The result is a fabulous album with a surprise on every track.

You can pick the CD up at her rare live shows (she spend a lot of time in the UK now) or via her online shop. It can also be downloaded through iTunes and eMusic.







Blast From the Past: Melissa Bel Album - Don't Forget to Breathe

Links: Melissa Bel, More Melissa Bel Stories, Videos above courtesy of Melissa Bel, More Releases

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CONGRATS! Guelph's Dan McKinnon Wins Toronto Blues Society Talent Search

Guelph's own Dan McKinnon beat out five other contestants in the Toronto Blues Society Talent Search on Saturday, June 24, 2017.

Dan had the following to say on his Facebook page:

First and foremost, I have been totally floored by the outpouring of best wishes and love from everyone across social media. It was a privilege to perform at yesterday’s Toronto Blues Society Talent Search! and taking home first place was such an honour. A day later, it still seems surreal. 

Yesterday’s events would not have been possible without the help I have received over the years from family, friends, and a countless number of people in the music community both here and elsewhere. From the musicians I’ve had the pleasure of sharing the bandstand with to the people who have provided me with opportunities to hone my craft and others who have always been supportive of what I do, I don’t think I could express how grateful I truly am. Thank you for being a part of this journey that I can promise is only getting started. 

If there is a lesson I could pass on from this experience, it would be the value of staying persistent. Prior to this year, I had applied to perform in the TBS Talent Search six times. With each ‘no’, I spent more time in the woodshed with the goal of trying to get better so that eventually, I would get my shot. 

Regardless of what you’re chasing, just because it isn’t happening today doesn’t mean it isn’t going to happen someday. Nothing is truly out of reach if you continue to keep at it.

By being crowned the winner, Dan receives

• Showcase at Blues Summit 9 in 2019
• Performance at the 2018 Aurora Winter Blues Festival
• Performance at the 2018 Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival
• Mentor sessions with industry professionals
• Graphic design package from Janine Stoll Media
• Postcard print package from Gullons Printing
• 1-Year Standard Bandzoogle Website
• Feature in TBS's Maple Blues Newsletter
• Cash prize and more

More Junoir Wells Cover/Stories



More Howlin' Wolf Covers/Stories



More Bukka White Covers/Stories

First runner up was Bad Luck Woman and Her Misfortunes and Catriona Sturton was second.

CONGRATS!

Links: Dan McKinnon, More Dan McKinnon Stories, Videos above courtesy of Dan McKinnon

Blast from the Past: Spencer Mackenzie Wins 2016 Talent Search

Links: Toronto Blues Society, More TBS Talent Search Stories

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CONGRATS! Hamilton's Daniel Lanois Earns Order of Canada Medal

To celebrate Canada's 150th birthday, there were 99 people honoured at this year's Order of Canada gala on July 1, 2017. Representing Hamilton was music legend and highly respected producer Daniel Lanois, who received the title of Officer of the Order of Canada.



CONGRATS Daniel!

Links: Daniel Lanois, More Daniel Lanois Stories, Video above courtesy of Shaun Ledding

Music-Related Honourees

• Officer to the Order of Canada: Daniel Lanois
• Member to the Order of Canada: Alan Doyle (ex-Great Big Sea)
  
  
  
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• Member to the Order of Canada: Paul Mills (musician/producer)
• Member to the Order of Canada: Andre Perry (producer/former owner of Le Studio)
• Member to the Order of Canada: William Earl Stafford (musician/conductor)
• Member to the Order of Canada: Sylvia L’Ecuyer (broadcaster)
• Member to the Order of Canada: Francois Mario Labbe (music promoter)
• Member to the Order of Canada: Tracy Dahl (Opera Singer)

Other Notable Honourees

• Member to the Order of Canada: Waterdown's Rick Green (comedian, Red Green Show, The Frantics)
  
  
  
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• Companion to the Order of Canada: Prince Charles 
• Officer to the Order of Canada: Mark Messier (hockey player)
• Officer to the Order of Canada: Michael Myers (comedian)
• Officer to the Order of Canada: Catherine O’Hara (comedian)
• Officer to the Order of Canada: Alex Trebek (Jeopardy host)

Click here for the complete list

Blast from the Past: Daniel Lanois Earns Governor General Lifetime Achievement Award 

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News Roundup (Global Music Awards, Tomi Swick, Trebleclef @ Dundurn Castle)

2017 Global Music Award Winners (Canadians Listed Below)

Click pic for full list

Johnny Summers: Suite Jubilation (Jazz Album)

Links: Johnny Summers, Video above courtesy of Johnny Summers

Stephanie Braganza: Chains of Silence (Music video and female vocalist - bronze medal finalist)

Links: Stephanie Braganza, Video above courtesy of Stephanie Braganza

Links: Global Music Awards, More GMA Stories

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcast w Tomi Swick 
  
  
  
  Links: Tomi Swick, More Tomi Swick Stories, More Barber Shop Podcasts, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
  
  
• CHCH Video: Danielle Bourjeaurd
• Keyboardist Herve Basset Passes

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music Loving Monkey

Trebleclef visited Dundurn Castle and the Hamilton Military Museum for the first time.

Click here for more photos from the visit.

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Happy 150th Birthday Canada! Hailee Rose, John Prince, Stompin' Tom + kd lang, Log Driver's Waltz,

Links: Hailee Rose, More Hailee Rose Stories, Video above courtesy of Hailee Rose 




Links: John Prince, More John Prince Stories, Video above courtesy of Kristi McLenaghan



Links: Stompin' Tom, More Stompin' Tom Stories, kd lang, More kd lang stories, Video above courtesy of fivealex2010



Video above courtesy of NFB

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