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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Hank Jones 100th Birthday


Today (July 31, 2018) would have been American Jazz pianist Hank Jones' 100th birthday! He played with, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Frank Sinatra, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Diana Krall, and more

Biography highlights (courtesy of Wikipedia)


Video above courtesy of All That Jazz Don Kaart



Video above courtesy of dgbailey777



Video above courtesy of stevenl671

Links: Hank Jones, More 100th Birthdays
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Saturday, July 28, 2018

News Roundup (Denielle Bassels, Polaris Short List, Duane Rutter, Cootes Paradise)

Beatles Related Cartoon


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    Hamilton Spectator Stories
    Passings
    Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

    Trebleclef had a fun time seeing Cootes Paradise @ the Corktown.




    Links: Cootes Paradise, More Cootes Paradise Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

    Duane Rutter did an amazing job of opening the show!



    Links: Duane Rutter, More Duane Rutter Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

    Click here for photos from this event!

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    He also went to the Shakers at This Ain't Hollywood. It was a blast!


    Click here for photos from this event!

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    Wednesday, July 25, 2018

    Hamilton's Rocket & the Renegades Debut Will Hook You In Immediately


    If ya got a hankering for music with some teeth to it, look no further than Born in the Hammer, the debut album from Hamilton's Rocket and the Renegades. These are some nasty, punky, rockabilly rhythms right here.  It'll hook you in immediately.

    Rocket (aka Robin Magder-Pierce) has a voice that makes its presence known right from the start. There's emotion and power that'll hit ya hard! The impressive lyrical storytelling will keep you coming back for repeated listens.

    The renegades boast such luminaries as Rick Prinsthal (Paperboys, Deacons, Krickets, 3D's) on guitar/vocals, 57 Trevy (Burnin' Ethyl) on bass/vocals and Claude DesRoches (Shakers, Swampbusters) on drums. Also popping in on the album are Mike Williams (bass) and Rick Andrew of the Shakers (backup vocals).

    To get the CD in your hot little hands, you can contact rocket through her website or by showing up to one of her unforgettable live shows.



    Video above courtesy of Robin Magder-Pierce



    Video above courtesy of Rick Prinsthal

    Blast from the Past: Rocket on Barber Shop Podcast

    Links: Rocket and the Renegades, More Rocket Stories, More Releases 
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    Tuesday, July 24, 2018

    Wainfleets' Suzie Vinnick is Electrified on New Album


    Shake the Love Around, the latest album from Wainfleet's Suzie Vinnick, finds our heroine with a more electrified but still rootsy sound. While the quieter, beautiful numbers are here, Suzie and her cohorts prove they can unleash some unabashed, bluesy rock if the need arises.

    You'll find some gospel, funk, folk, soul and more gracing this amazing album. The lady's voice and incredible storytelling permeate the recording with power and emotion. Her guitar and bass work also stand out.

    She has enlisted quite a contingent of stunning musicians. The main core of the band includes Gary Craig (drums), Mark Lalama (multi-instrumental, producer, co-writer) and Johnny Johnson (sax). Guests include Colin Linden (guitar) and Kevin Breit (guitar) as well as background vocals by Dean McTaggart and David Leask (who also co-write). Steve Strongman, Matt Andersen, and Treasa Levasseur offer up their writing skills as well.

    You can pick up a copy of the CD at her astonishing live shows or via her online shop, iTunes or emusic.







    Blast From the Past: Suzie Vinnick Live at the RBG

     Links: Suzie Vinnick, More Suzie Vinnick Stories, Videos above courtesy of Suzie Vinnick-Topic, More Releases
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    Saturday, July 21, 2018

    News Roundup (Redcoat, Lori Yates, Cartoons, more)

    Music Related Cartoons




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      Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

      Trebleclef popped by Bishop's Park in Hamilton to experience Hailee Rose and Dave Rave rockin' the outdoors.


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      Later that week, he attended his very first Hamilton Artcrawl and got to see the always amazing Lori Yates live at Tourism Hamilton.


      Click here for more photos from the event



      Links: Lori Yates, More Lori Yates Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B Lous

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      Friday, July 20, 2018

      Cindy Walker's 100th Birthday


      Today (Friday, July 20, 2018) would have been American country songwriter and performer Cindy Walker's 100th birthday.

      Biography highlights (courtesy of Wikipedia)

      Here are some videos from the lady herself.







      Links: Cindy Walker, Videos above courtesy of mrblindfreddy9999, More 100th Birthdays
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      Wednesday, July 18, 2018

      Nelson Mandela's 100th Birthday! Videos by Mandela, The Specials, Johnny Clegg, Santana


      Today (July 18, 2018) would have been Nelson Mandela's 100th birthday.

      In honour of this great man, here are a few videos about the legendary activist and statesman:



      Links: The Specials, Video above courtesy of The Specials



      Links: Johnny Clegg, Video above courtesy of tenshu50



      Links: Santana, More Santana Stories, Video above courtesy of JP CN

      And now a speech from the man himself



      Links: Nelson Mandela, Video above courtesy of Mars Daniels, More 100th Birthdays
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      Tuesday, July 17, 2018

      Videos from the Shakers


      Dave and Rick were on CHCH a while back to promote the show. here's the video:


      Links: More CHCH Videos, Video above courtesy of CHCH

      Here are a few classic video from this legendary group.







      Links:  Shakers, More Shakers Stories, Videos above courtesy of Luis PPA!

      Blast from the Past: the Complete Shakers CD Review
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      Monday, July 16, 2018

      GOOD LUCK! Local Canadian Country Music Award Nominees!


      The 2018 Canadian Country Music Award nominations were unveiled recently and a number of local luminaries have been given the nod. Here's hoping a few of them will be taking home the hardware on September 9, 2018. The icing on the cake is that this year, the incredible event will be hosted by Hamilton!

      Hammertown's own Chris Altmann is up for Steel Guitar Player of the Year. Peter Walker, the music director's for Hamilton's CHKX-FM was nominated for Music Director of the Year (Large Market).

      Links: New Rebel Westerners, Chris Altmann, More Chris Altmann Stories, Video above courtesy of Vesna Trkulja-Stevens

       In the neighbouring city of Burlington, hometown boy Tebey is in the running for Record Producer of the Year for the work on his own album, Love a Girl.

      Links: Tebey, More Tebey Stories, Video above courtesy of Tebey

       Down the road apiece, there's St. Catharines country superstar Tim Hicks, who's up for the Fans' Choice Award. Gavin Michael Booth, the director of his video Slide Over is nominated for Video Director of the Year. The group behind his Loud single is in the running for Creative Team of the Year.

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

      Other area nominees include Cambridge drummer Rich DaSilva (Drummer of the Year), two members of Waterloo's Western Swing Authority: Shane Guse (Special Instrument Player of the Year) Paul Chapman (Guitar Player of the Year) plus Barrytone Studios from St. Clements, ON (Recording Studio of the Year)

      Links: Mac Shepherd, Rich DaSilva, More Rich DaSilva Stories, Video above courtesy of Rich DaSilva

      Here's the complete list of nominees.

       Steel Guitar Player
      Music Director (Large Market)
      Fans' Choice Award
      Creative Team
      Video Director
      Drummer
      Special Instrument Player
      Guitar Player
      Recording Studio
      Album
      Interactive Artist 
      Songwriter(s) 
      Bass Player
      Fiddle Player
        Keyboard Player
        Music Director (Medium/Small Market)
        Booking Agency
        Country Club
        Country Festival, Fair or Exhibition
        Country Music Program or Special
        Management Company
          Links: Canadian Country Music Association, More CCMA Stories
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          Saturday, July 14, 2018

          News Roundup (Vaudevillian, Frankie and Jimmy, Jack de Keyzer, Mark McNeil, More)


          Local
          Passings
          Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

          Trebleclef checked out Adam Ostrosser's weekly Carrigan Arms (Burlington) gig. That week, his guest was the always amazing Matty Simpson.


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          Our little monkey also went to fist Music at Fieldcote show of the year. It kick off with the fabulous Mark McNeil backed by Trickbag, Lester Smith and Cottonwood Brass. It was incredible!




          Links: Mark McNeil, More Mark McNeil Stories, Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, Les Smith, More Les Smith Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

          Click here for more photos from the event

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          Wednesday, July 11, 2018

          Wonderful Lunch Concerts at Gore Park This Summer (Includes Videos)


          Need a lunch time pick me up? Well, Gore Park in Hamilton is hosting lunch time concerts from 12-2pm from Tuesday to Friday this summer. Check out the schedule above!

          Here are a few videos from upcoming performers:



          Links: Big John and the Night Trippers, Video above courtesy of Big John and the Night Trippers



          Links: Joe's Garage Band, Video above courtesy of Andy H



          Links: Quails in the Nest, More Quails in the Nest Stories, Video above courtesy of Quails in the Nest - Topic



          Links: William Mukuna, Video above courtesy of MohawkTV247
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          Monday, July 9, 2018

          Love Hate City by Hamilton's Nathan Fleet is Unpredictable and Eclectic


          You name it and Hamilton's Nathan Fleet has most likely thrown it into his latest album, Love Hate City. He forges amazing sounds with bits of punk, classic rock, soul, funk, blues and everything in between. It's an unpredicatble surprise in each and every song. Driven by incredible guitar work, wonderful vocals and more, its eclectic nature will make it worth your while.

          Love Hate City is an album about his hometown, the Hammer. You can feel the soul of the former steel city oozing out of each track.

          You can get copies of this explosive CD at his great live shows or through his online shop. It's also available via iTunes and cdbaby.







          Links: Nathan Fleet, More Nathan Fleet Stories, Videos above courtesy of Nathan Fleet, More Releases
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          Friday, July 6, 2018

          News Roundup (The Band, The Lay Awakes, more)


          Local
          World
          Passings
          Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

          Trebleclef had a blast on Canada Day weekend. This year's It's Your Festival in Hamilton featured many legendary Hamilton bands.


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          Wednesday, July 4, 2018

          Videos: Legendary Hamilton Bands @ It's Your Festival 2018 (Shakers, Crowbar, Teenage Head, Junkhouse)


          The 2018 It's Your Festival boasted a number of legendary Hamilton bands for the Canada Day weekend.  Luckily a few people took some footage and we'd like to showcase it here.

          We couldn't find anything from Crowbar so if anyone knows of any videos, please email us at blueshamilton@gmail.com and we'll add it to this page.



          Links: Shakers, More Shakers Stories, More footage from this show, Video above courtesy of TetsuOmega



          Links: Crowbar, More Crowbar Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers



          Links: Teenage Head, More Teenage Head Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous



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