Still Rising, the 3rd album from Kitchener's Craig Dougan is definitely loud and proud! Within its hard rock shell lies a heart packed with boogie woogie. It has a little something for everyone!
Its straight-ahead rock feel is injected with lots of melody and groove. There are also moments of garage rock, soul, funkiness and more. Turn it to 11 and get ready to shake your ass!
Craig (who does vocals, guitar and bass) is joined by Wayne Bond and Rob Taylor (drums) as well as lead guitarist Paul Woods. They all do a bang-up job.
You can pick up the CD at any of his amazing live shows. It's also available through cdbaby and iTunes.
Today (Friday, February 16, 2018) would have been the 100th birthday of Patty Andrews of the Andrews Sisters. She's the last of the famous trio to reach that milestone.
We asked local musicians for comments on the group. Here's a sampling:
The family genetic harmony of the Andrew Sisters is astounding, seamless in its tonal quality and flawless in its execution. These chicks could sing! swingingest, boogie woogie blowing...the family compact
Recently, Hamilton guitarist Colin Cripps teamed up with his fellow Blue Rodeo bandmate Jim Cuddy onCBC'sq programto help promote Cuddy's new solo album. The two were joined by Anne Lindsay on fiddle and Steve O'Connor on piano.
WOW! Another area artists has won CTV's the Launch.! Ancaster's Posey (the musical alter-ego of Sarah Botelho) won the fourth episode of the popular show. As a result, she'll has released a recording of Soldier of Love. Her version can now be streamed and purchased through iHeartRadio, Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify and Google Play.
She had the following to say on her Facebook page:
I cannot say how grateful and happy I am right now in this moment. Thank you doesn't seem like enough. This is everything I've ever wanted and more. Thank you for supporting me on this wild ride and helping Soldier of Love go to #1 on iTunes!!!!
