Every July 31, we celebrate Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day.
Here are a few local artists performing with uncommon instruments.
Links: The Vaudevillian, More Vaudevillian Stories, Video above courtesy of The Vaudevillian
Links: Video above courtesy of Berklee College of Music
Links: Video above courtesy of Mark Daum
Click here for more Uncommon Instrument Videos
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Monday, July 31, 2017
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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Thursday, July 27, 2017
News Roundup (Kenny Shields, Steve Murphy, SOCAN Songwriting Prize)
News
Local
- Barber Shop Podcast w Steve Murphy/Westminster Park
- CHCH video: Sydney Bergevin
Links: Westminster Park, More Barber Shop Podcasts, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
- Local Music Supporter Greg Peltz Passes
- Punk band, PUP wins $10,000 SOCAN Songwriting Prize
Links: PUP, Video above courtesy of puptheband
- Passings: Joseph FireCrow (flutist)
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.
Click here for more pictures of the event.
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BSP,
Fry Truck,
HBL Monkey,
News Roundup,
Obituaries,
PUP,
Steve Murphy,
Streetheart,
Sydney Bergevin
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
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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Les Smith,
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Saturday, July 22, 2017
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).
July 26, 2017: Joel Johnson
Links: Joel Johnson, More Joel Johnson Stories, Video above courtesy of BluesJohnson
August 2, 2017: Genevieve Marentette
Links: Genevieve Marentette, Video above courtesy of Julio Clavero
August 9, 2017: Steven Taetz
Links: Steven Taetz, Video above courtesy of Steven Taetz
August 16, 2017: Spencer Mackenzie
Links: Spencer Mackenzie, More Spencer Mackenzie Stories, Video above courtesy of Angelo NotoCampanella
August 23, 2017: Carol Welsman
Links:Carol Welsman, Video courtesy of Mark Steyn
August 30, 2017: Andria Simone
Links: Andria Simone, Video above courtesy of Andria Simone
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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Friday, July 21, 2017
News Roundup (Polaris Short List, Passings, Travelling Beer Bellies)
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?
Links: Lisa LeBlanc, More Lisa LeBlanc Stories, Video above courtesy of Lisa LeBlanc
- Lido Pimienta: La Papessa
- Tanya Tagaq: Retribution
- A Tribe Called Red: We Are the Halluci Nation
- Leif Vollebekk: Twin Solitude
- Weaves: Weaves
News
- 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
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)
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Lunch Time Music @ Gore Park in August
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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Tuesday, July 18, 2017
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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Sunday, July 16, 2017
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
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
Interactive Artist or Group
Album
Recording Package
Drummer
Fiddle Player
Fiddle Player
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
- Dean Brody: Beautiful Freakshow
- High Valley: Dear Life
- James Barker Band: Game On
- Meghan Patrick: Grace and Grit
- Dallas Smith: Side Effects
Female Artist
Group or Duo
Roots Artist or Group
Rising Star
Single
- Dallas Smith: Autograph
- Brett Kissel: Cool With That
- James Barker Band: Lawn Chair Lazy
- Jess Moskaluke: Take Me Home
- Dean Brody: Time
- 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
- 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)
- Chris Byrne (The Road Hammers)
- Lisa Dodd
- Justin Kudding
- James Murdoch
- Travis Switzer
Keyboard Player
Steel Guitar Player
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)
- 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.)
- The Feldman Agency
- Invictus Entertainment Group
- Paquin Artists Agency
- Sakamoto Agency
- United Talent Agency
- Boots and Bourbon Saloon, Toronto
- Cook County Saloon, Edmonton
- Cowboys Dance Hall, Calgary
- Knoxville's Tavern, Edmonton
- Ranchman's Cookhouse and Dancehall, Calgary
- 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.
- Brett Kissel, Home Movie
- Canadian Coast to Coast
- Chevy Top 20 Countdown
- Coors Banquet One Horse Town
- The Casey Clarke Show with Roo Phelps
- Chief Music Management
- Gold and Gold Productions Ltd.
- Invictus Entertainment Group
- MDM Recordings Inc.
- RGK Entertainment Group Inc.
- ole
- Royalty Music Publishing Inc.
- Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada
- Universal Music Publishing Canada
- Warner/Chappell Music Canada
- MDM Recordings Inc.
- ole red dot
- Open Road Recordings Inc.
- Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc.
- Warner Music Canada
- 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.
- 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)
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
- 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)
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Gord Bamford,
High Valley,
James Barker,
Meghan Patrick,
Rich DaSilva,
Shae DuPuy,
Tim Hicks,
WSA
Friday, July 14, 2017
News Roundup (Top Canadian Jazz, Rough Trade, John Blackwell Jr)
- 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)
News
- CHCH Video: Tara Shannon
- New Melissa Bel Album
- Dan McKinnon Wins Toronto Blues Society Talent Search
- Daniel Lanois Earns Order of Canada
World
- Passings: John Blackwell Junior (ex-Prince Drummer)
Links: John Blackwell Jr, Video above courtesy of DRUMMERWORLD by Bernhard Castiglioni
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Prince,
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SOCAN Awards,
Tara Shannon
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
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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CD Releases,
Melissa Bel,
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Monday, July 10, 2017
CONGRATS! Guelph's Dan McKinnon Wins Toronto Blues Society Talent Search
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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Links: Toronto Blues Society, More TBS Talent Search Stories
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Labels:
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Blues,
Bukka White,
Dan McKinnon,
Howlin' Wolf,
Junior Wells,
TBS Talent
Saturday, July 8, 2017
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)
Links: Alan Doyle, More Great Big Sea Stories, Video above courtesy of AlanDoyleVEVO
- 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)
Links: The Frantics, Video above courtesy of Jay
- 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
Blast from the Past: Daniel Lanois Earns Governor General Lifetime Achievement Award
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Great Big Sea,
Humour,
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Red Green
Friday, July 7, 2017
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)
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
News
- 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
Trebleclef visited Dundurn Castle and the Hamilton Military Museum for the first time.
Click here for more photos from the visit.
Labels:
Awards,
Danielle Bourjeaurd,
GMA,
HBL Monkey,
Jazz,
Johnny Summers,
News Roundup,
Stephanie Braganza,
Tomi Swick
Saturday, July 1, 2017
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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Canada Day,
Country,
Folk,
Hailee Rose,
John Prince,
kd lang,
Soul,
Stompin' Tom
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