Sunday, December 29, 2019
Happy International Cello Day ft videos by Loretta Hale
Links: The Dill, Video above courtesy of The Dill
Links: Justin Sawicki, More Justin Sawicki Stories, Video above courtesy of justinsawicki
Links: Andre Bisson, More Andre Bisson stories, More Van Morrison Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Andre Bisson
Links: Stephanie Coldwell-Anderson, Video above courtesy of StephanieRiann
Links: Loretta Hale, More Loretta Hale Stories, More Cello Days Videos
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Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Merry Christmas! Videos by Big Rude Jake, Kauffey Temple, Jeremy Fisher, Mike Daley, Nathan Fleet, Walk Off the Earth
Links: Big Rude Jake, More Big Rude Jake Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
Links: Mo' Kauffey, More Mo' Kauffey Stories, Video above courtesy of Paul Pengelly
Links: Jeremy Fisher, More Jeremy Fisher Stories, Video above courtesy of jeremyfishermusic
Links: Mike Daley, More Mike Daley Stories, Video above courtesy of Mike Daley
Links: Nathan Fleet, More Nathan Fleet Stories, Video above courtesy of Nathan Fleet
Links: Walk Off The Earth, More WOTE Stories, Video above courtesy of Walk Off the Earth
Click here for more Christmas stuff
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Big Rude Jake,
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Jeremy Fisher,
Mike Daley,
Mo Kauffey,
Nathan Fleet,
Peter Temple,
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Monday, December 23, 2019
Hamilton's Danny Medakovic Has Something for Everyone on New CD
Very few songwriters around can match Danny Medakovic's skill and diversity. His latest album, The Years offers a variety of tastes for the discerning Folk/Americana connoisseur. From country drinking songs, political commentary, historical tales, soulful emotional laments and beyond, Dan has something for everyone. He even throws in some touches of reggae, blues and more to spice things up.
Dan's lyrical storytelling is second to none as the songs veer from poetic to whimsical to impassioned and more. Each tune tells a wonderfully-told tale and has its own unique spirit.
Aiding Dan is great group of musicians, including Alan Hinckley (bass), Michael Scott (drums), Chris Altmann (pedal steel), Denis Keldie (keyboard), Geoff Ball (cello), Mark Volkov of Cootes Paradise (sax), Les Smith (harmonica) and Mike Trebilcock (background vocals).
CDs,Vinyl and downloads are available at his live shows at through his Bandcamp page. As an amazing bonus, the recording also includes a songbook with lyrics, chords and comments.
You can stream the album below.
Blast from the Past: Danny's previous album
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
News Roundup (Myriad, Hayley Verrall, Michelle Titian, Passings)
News
Local
Local
- CHCH Video: Myriad, Hayley Verrall
- Inside Halton: Oakville violinist Leslie Ashworth
- Nov 2019 issue of Libretto (Hamilton Musicans' Guild)
- Hamilton Folk Club supporter Richard Gordon Shaw passes
- Milton Champion Readers' Choice Awards
- New Jason Raso blog: Tonequest
- Local Canadian Folk Music Award Nominees + Full Nominee List
- Hamilton Blues Lovers Turns 11
- Stoney Creek's Carly Paradis 10-year journey to Royal Albert Hall
- Hamilton Philharmonic finances back on track
- James Bryan McCollum of Prozzak (a Hamilton connection)
- John Mann (Spirit of the West) Passes
Links: Spirit of the West, More Spirit of the West Stories, Video above courtesy of EveryDayMusicTV
- Dec 2019 issue of Maple Blues Newsletter
Trebleclef' attending the Gore Park Christmas Tree Lighting featuring music by the great Big Rude Jake Band.
Click here for more pictures from the event
MORE NEWS ROUNDUPS
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HMG,
HPO,
Jason Raso,
Judy Marsales,
Libretto,
Maple Blues,
MC RCA,
Michelle Titian,
Myriad,
NR,
Obituaries,
Prozzak,
SOH,
Spirit of the West
Monday, December 16, 2019
New Album from Kitchener's Jesse Parent is Rootsy Folk at It's Finest
Kitchener's Jesse Parent is back with another remarkable album, Somedays, Tomorrows, and Best Laid Plans. This is rootsy folk at it's finest with a warm, welcoming feel.
Jesse's incredible lyricism is on full display here as he sings about every day life and the human condition. His resonant voice draws the listener into his musical stories and gives them a unique experience. H also does a great job of covering the Paul Simon classic, You Can Call Me Al.
Joining Jesse on this outstanding recording is Emily Barkley (vocals), Matt Lima (bass), Mike Erb (drums) and Steve Wood (pedal steel guitar, dobro).
You can pick this phenomenal recording at his live shows, his online store and cdbaby. It's also available at most streaming services.
More Paul Simon Covers/Stories
Blast from the Past: Jesse's Previous Album
Links: Jesse Parent, More Jesse Parent Stories, More Releases, Videos above courtesy of Jesse Parent
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Paul Simon,
Steve Wood
Friday, December 13, 2019
Happy Violin Day w Avalon String Trio (ft Jenn Tufgar)
Links: Jenn Tufgar (violin), Steve Parton (guitar) and Trina Nedeau (cello), videos above courtesy of Luteplayer1111, More Violin Day Stories
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Classical,
Ophelia Syndrome,
Steve Parton,
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Saturday, December 7, 2019
Marz Garage Season 5 Kicks off with Lots of Local Videos (Jacob Moon, Alex Whorms, Motëm, Elise Arsenault)
The Marz Garage YouTube video series (from Marz Homes) is back for Season 5. Quite a lot of local performances have been added to this wonderful page in the last few months.
Links: Jacob Moon, More Jacob Moon Stories, Click here for the video above
Links: Alex Whorms, More Alex Whorms Stories, Click here for the video above
Links: Motem, Click here for the video above
Links: Elise Arsenault, Click here for the video above
Links: More Marz Garage Stories, Videos above courtesy of Marz Homes
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Friday, November 29, 2019
Hamilton Blues Lovers Turns 11 Today!
The Hamilton Blues Lovers is 11 years old today (November 29, 2019).
A word from Lou, our blogger:
With the hustle and bustle of last year's 10th anniversary celebration, it was nice to have a more laid back year of music and fun!. Looking forward to another year of great local music! I'd like to thank my wife Linda for all her hard work and support for the site. I LOVE YOU!
Links: Rodrigo y Gabriela, Video above courtesy of Because Music
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Monday, November 25, 2019
GOOD LUCK! Local Canadian Folk Music Awards Nominees + Complete Nominations
Soon, the Canadian Folk world will be showcasing their talent at the 2020 Canadian Folk Music Awards ceremony. A number of local artists recently received nomination and hopefully, they'll be bring home some hardware.
NOTE: The Awards will be streamed online on April 4
NOTE: The Awards will be streamed online on April 4
Hamilton-born singer/songwriter Ben Caplan is in the running in three categories: English Songwriter of the Year, World Solo Artist of the Year and Producer of the Year.
Steeltown's own Luke Doucet (Whitehorse) is also up for Producer of the Year
Links: Whitehorse, More Whitehorse Stories, Video above courtesy of Whitehorse
Links: Whitehorse, More Whitehorse Stories, Video above courtesy of Whitehorse
Links: Ariana Gillis, More Ariana Gillis Stories, Video above courtesy of Concerts in the Woods
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Waterloo's Danny Michel was nominated for Solo Artists of the Year as well.
Links: Danny Michel, More Danny Michael Stories, Video above courtesy of Danny Michel
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Waterloo's Danny Michel was nominated for Solo Artists of the Year as well.
Links: Danny Michel, More Danny Michael Stories, Video above courtesy of Danny Michel
GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!
Here's a complete list of nominees.
Contemporary Album
- Ariana Gillis: The Maze
- The Small Glories: Assiniboine and The Red
- Leaf Rapids: Citizen Alien
- Abigail Lapell: Getaway
- Jenn Grant: Love, Inevitable
- The Al Purdy Songbook
- Lennie Gallant: Time Travel
- Dave Gunning: Up Against The Sky
English Songwriter(s)
- Ben Caplan, Christian Barry: Old Stock (Ben Caplan)
- Lennie Gallant: Time Travel
- Dave Gunning: Up Against The Sky
- Kaia Kater: Grenades
- Abigail Lapell: Getaway
- Cara Luft, Jd Edwards, Neil Osborne, Catherine Maclellan: Assiniboine and The Red (The Small Glories)
- Madeleine Roger: Cottonwood
- Justin Rutledge: Passages
World Solo Artist
- Ben Caplan: Old Stock
- Cristian De La Luna: Sabes
- Quique Escamilla: Encomienda
- Roberto López: Kaleido Strópico
- Wesli: Rapadou Kreyol
Producer(s)
- Luke Doucet: The Northern South Vol. 2 (Whitehorse)
- Ben Caplan: Old Stock
- Erin Costelo: Grenades (Kaia Kater)
- Steve Dawson: Halfway Home By Morning (Matt Andersen)
- Daniel Ledwell: Time Travel (Lennie Gallant)
- Jory Nash, Chris Stringer: Wilderness Years (Jory Nash)
- Oliver Schroer Pushing The Boundaries Award / Prix Innovation Musicale Oliver Schroer
- Elisapie: The Ballad Of The Runaway Girl
- Samson Wrote: Pigeon
- Tri-Continental: Dust Dance
- Vishtèn: Horizons
- Danny Michel: White and Gold
- Michael Jerome Browne: That's Where It's At
- Jenn Grant: Love, Inevitable
- Dave Gunning: Up Against The Sky
- Sarah Macdougall: All The Hours I Have Left To Tell You Anything
- Irish Mythen: Little Bones
- Old Man Luedecke: Easy Money
- Vishtèn: Horizons
- The Slocan Ramblers: Queen City Jubilee
- Le Vent Du Nord: Territoires
- Shannon Quinn: Watchmaker
- Ginalina: It Takes A Village
- The Kerplunks: Lullabies For Big Eyes
- Amos J + Jérôme Fortin: Magical Lullabies
- Will's Jams: Rocks And Roots
- Splash'n Boots: You, Me And The Sea
- Rachel Davis: Ashlar (Còig)
- Joshua Haulli: Aqqut
- Sophie Lavoie: Portraits
- Old Man Luedecke: Easy Money
- Allison Lupton: Words Of Love
- Matt Andersen: Halfway Home By Morning
- Jenn Grant: Love, Inevitable
- Dave Gunning: Up Against The Sky
- Lydia Persaud: Let Me Show You
- Andrea Ramolo: Homage
- Itamar Erez: Mi Alegria
- Sabin Jacques: Grandes Rencontres (Sabin Jacques & Rachel Aucoin)
- Graham Lindsey: Tradhead
- Jon Pilatzke: Amongst Friends
- Richard Wood: Unbroken
- Emilyn Stam and Filippo Gambetta: Shorelines
- Mairi Rankin and Eric Wright: The Cabin Sessions
- Pierre Schryer and Adam Dobres: Mandorla
- The Fitzgeralds: The Fitzgeralds
- Toronto Tabla Ensemble: Bhumika
- Fortunate Ones: Hold Fast
- Geneviève Et Alain: De La Rivière À La Mer
- Musique À Bouches: L'habit De Plumes
- The Small Glories: Assiniboine and The Red
- The Sweet Lowdown: Low Clouds In The Morning
- Haley Richardson and Quinn Bachand: When The Wind Blows High And Clear
- Oliver The Crow: Oliver The Crow
- The Slocan Ramblers: Queen City Jubilee
- The Small Glories: Assiniboine & The Red
- Vishtèn: Horizons
- Bernard Adamus: C'qui Nous Reste Du Texas
- Jordane Labrie, Clement Desjardins: 12 Jours (Jordane)
- Jean Leloup: L'étrange Pays
- Safia Nolin: Dans Le Noir
- Caroline Savoie: Pourchasser L'aube
- Sugar Plum Croxen, Shelley Hamilton, George Elliott Clarke: Constitution (The Afro-Métis Nation)
- Jenelle Duval, Danielle Benoit, Stacey Howse: Qama'si (Eastern Owl)
- Joshua Haulli: Aqqut
- Diyet Van Lieshout: Diyet & The Love Soldiers
- Mike Paul: Origine
- Al Qahwa: Cairo Moon
- Ayrad: Zoubida
- Emilyn Stam & Filippo Gambetta: Shorelines
- Pierre Schryer & Adam Dobres: Mandorla
- Toronto Tabla Ensemble: Bhumika
- Birds Of Bellwoods: Victoria
- Geneviève Racette: No Water, No Flowers
- Gordie Mackeeman And His Rhythm Boys: Dreamland
- Hook and Nail: Ghosts Of Taylorton
- Lydia Persaud: Let Me Show You
- T. Buckley: Miles We Put Behind
- The Lumber Jills: The Lumber Jills
- The Unfaithful Servants: The Unfaithful Servants
- Conway: Conway
- Nick Earle: Breaking New Ground
- Joshua Haulli: Aqqut
- Keltie: Expect Inhibition
- Jacques Surette: Marche, Marche, Marche
Links: CFMA, More CFMA Stories
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Ariana Gillis,
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Danny Michel,
Folk,
Luke Doucet,
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Friday, November 22, 2019
News Roundup (CHCH Videos, Steve Strongman, Lucas Stagg, Treble's Adventures)
Jerry King |
Bent Pinky |
More Musical Toons |
News
Local
Canada
Local
- CHCH Video: Dover Lynn Fox, Anthony Tullo
- Hamilton News: Dundas native overcomes ADHD through song
- Talkin' Blues Podcast w drummer Tom Bona
- New Crybaby Album
- Jackie Washington's 100th Birthday
- Maple Blues Awards Nominees
- Video: Steve Strongman: Paid My Dues (ft Lou, our blogger and Trebleclef in the background)
Links: Steve Strongman, More Steve Strongman Stories, Video above courtesy of Steve Strongman
Canada
Trebleclef's been a busy monkey
He rocked out to The Matt Weidinger Band performing Van Morrison at the Brantford Polish Hall.
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Our little monkey also checked out the recently renovated Locke Street in Hamilton.
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Lastly, Treble saw and amazing Lucas Stagg solo dhow at Clifford Brewing Co. in Hamilton.
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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Hamilton's Famous & Betty Create Gritty, Intense Music Together
New Horizon is the 11th superb album by local Bluesman Famous Framus but it's also the first as a duo with his wife, Betty Bomb. Together they've made a dark, hypnotic and raw disc.
The duo pack a lot of punch into their incredible sound. Famous' voice just bleeds emotion as the lyrics lead the listeners into the darker themes of heartache, abandonment and pain. His menacing, gritty guitar work accentuates the intensity. Betty's fearsome drumming punctures through the sound to make itself heard. There's also a bit of positivity and hope mixed in, especially in the couples only duet on the album, Blue Betty.
This unforgettable album can be picked up at their stunning shows or at Dr Disc in Hamilton. It's also available through Apple Music.
Blast from the Past: Famous' Previous CD
Links: Famous Framus, More Famous Framus Stories, More Releases, Videos above courtesy of Famous Framus
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Betty Bomb,
Blues,
CD Releases,
Famous Framus
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
CONGRATS! Catching Up with the Hamilton Musicians Guild Honourees
It's been a while since we've updated the list of artists that the Hamilton Musicians' Guild have been honouring at their general meetings.
Here's a quick rundown:
September 30, 2019
- Paul Panchezak (Trickbag drummer): AFM Life Membership Certificate and Pin
Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, Video above courtesy of Trickbag Canada
June 3, 2019
- Steve Beach (vocals, keys, Trickbag): Life Membership Certificate and Pin
- Andrew Uranowski (conductor, Concordia Pops Orchestra): AFM Life Membership Certificate and Pin
- Joey Dimarco (drummer, The Collective R&B): AFM Life Membership Certificate and Pin
Video above courtesy of Joey "Pocket" DiMarco
- Peter MacDonald: Life Membership Certificate and Pin
- Bob Richardson: Certificate of Live Membership
- Jon Richardson: 25 Year AFM Membership Pin
- Diane Kennedy: 25 Year AFM Membership Pin
- Greg Smith: 50 Year AFM Membership Pin
- Joe Allain (steel guitar, vocals, Bareback Riders): 25 Year AFM Membership Pin
Links: Bareback Riders, More Bareback Riders Stories, Video above courtesy of Cory Gallant Music
- Mike Gomon: AFM Life Membership Certificate and Pin
- Carlo DiBattista (trumpet, Powerhouse): Life Membership Award
Links: Powerhouse, More Powerhouse Stories, Video above courtesy of FILMkelly
- Jude Johnson: Life Membership Certificate and Pin
Links: Jude Johnson, More Jude Johnson Stories, Video above courtesy of Jude Johnson
Blast from the Past: Last Batch of HMG Honourees
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Monday, November 18, 2019
CONGRATS! 2019 Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Awards
The 2019 Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Awards were recently unveiled. The special supplemental section featured the best that Hammertown has to offer, including our wonderful music community.
Here's a list of all the music-related winners.
D = Diamond (1st place)
P = Platinum (2nd place)
G = Gold
Everything else is in the top ten.
- D: The Beelays
Links: The Beelays, More Beelays Stories, Video above courtesy of The Beelays
- P: Freedom Train
Links: Freedom Train, More Freedom Train Stories, More Beatles Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Freedom Train
- G: John Atlee
Links: John Atlee, More John Atlee Stories, Video above courtesy of John Atlee
- D: Hamilton School of Music
- P: Mr. Ben's Open Door Music
- G: Hamilton Suzuki School of Music
- D: Halo
- P: Blue Tilt Studio / Grant Avenue Studio
- G: QED Media / BOXO Studio / Catherine North Studios / Studio 410 Sound Productions / Downtown Sound Recording Studios
A special congrats to one of our sponsors, Picks N Sticks, who won Diamond for Musical Instrument Store.
CONGRATS EVERYONE!
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners
Links: Readers' Choice Awards, More Spec Readers' Choice Awards Stories
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Awards,
Beatles,
Beelays,
Freedom Train,
John Atlee,
Spec Reader's Choice
Saturday, November 16, 2019
CONGRATS! Waterloo Region Record Readers Choice Award Winners
Recently, the Waterloo Region Record tallied up the votes for their 2019 Readers' Choice Awards.
Here are the music related winners. Click here for the full list.
Local Entertainment
- Diamond: Juneyt
Links: Juneyt, More Juneyt Stories, Video above courtesy of Juneyt
- Platinum: Coral Andrews (media)
- Gold: Elian Habanero (wrestler)
Local Musician or Band
- Diamond: Juneyt
- Platinum: Homegrown Hero
Video above courtesy of Homegrown Hero
- Gold: Romeo Sex Fighter
Video above courtesy of Ben Ellery
Piano Teacher
- Diamond: Jason White
- Platinum: Norm Zabala / Olivia Anderson
- Gold: Keenan Reiner - Watts
Concert Venue
- Diamond: The Jazz Room
- Platinum: Maxwell's Concerts and Events
- Gold: Starlight Social Club
Live Entertainment Facility
- Diamond: Centre In The Square
- Platinum: Drayton Entertainment
- Gold: The Registry Theatre
Live Jazz Club
- Diamond: The Jazz Room
- Platinum: Lana's Lounge
- Gold: Rhapsody Barrel Bar
Live Music Bar/Lounge
- Diamond: The Duke of Wellington
- Platinum: Rhapsody Barrel Bar
- Gold: Maxwell's Concerts and Events
Local Festival
- Diamond: Kitchener Blues Festival
- Platinum: Belmont Village Bestival
- Gold: Oktoberfest
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners
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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Crybaby is Resurrected with Remarkable New Album
It's taken twenty years but Crybaby has been resurrected like a Phoenix and is now blazing a musical trail with reborn energy. Paintings, the incredible debut album was released to much international fanfare in the mid 90s. Sadly, they broke up after only four years together but now they're back in action!
Hamilton songstress Rae Billing recently revived her critically acclaimed alt-country band, A while back, the reformed group unleashed Still, a remarkable new album that'll help cement its well-deserved legacy as one of the most spectacular country bands on the scene.
Rae's expressive voice is in full force here, backed by a beautiful, rich sonic landscape. There's a lot for the listener to explore and lose themselves in.
Along with original members, Rae (guitar, vocals) Steve Koch (guitar) and Lucky Pete Lambert (drums) the gang is now joined by Andrew Aldridge (guitar), Greg Brisco (piano, rhodes, organ) and Scott Bell (bass). James Henry plays on bass on two songs.
This dazzling album can be added to your collection though their live shows, the band's site, Dr. Disc, Revolution Records or cdbaby,
Blast from the Past: Another Crybaby video and more
Links: Crybaby, More Crybaby Stories, Videos above courtesy of Rae Billing and Crybaby
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Andrew Aldridge,
CD Releases,
Country,
Crybaby,
Greg Brisco,
Rae Billing
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Jackie Washington's 100th Birthday
Today (Tuesday, November 12, 2019) Hamilton blues/jazz legend Jackie Washington would have been 100 years old. We here at HBL would like to celebrate this incredible musician.
Biographical highlights (from Wikipedia)
- Born in Hamilton (November 12, 1919)
- Became the first black Canadian DJ (1948) on CHML.
- Released first solo recording Blues and Sentimental (1976)
- Nominated for Juno for Best Roots & Traditional Album (1993)
- Inducted into Hamilton's Gallery of Distinction (1995)
- Released the book: More Than A Blues Singer: Jackie Washington Tells His Story (1996)
- Inducted into the Canadian Jazz & Blues Hall of Fame (2002)
- Had a TV documentary made of him: I Want To Be Happy: The Jackie Washington Story (2005)
- Had a Hamilton park named after him (2003)
- Passed away (June 27, 2009)
I had the honour of meeting Jackie Washington while I was volunteering for the Winter Festival of Friends. Back then, I was just getting into Jazz and we had a wonderful conversation about that. We bumped into each other on a few more occasions and he always had a laugh and a smile for me. I'll always treasure my time with him.
Our blogger Lou (in his babyface days) on the left with Jackie. Pic courtesy of the Spectator's Free Press |
We asked for more comments and stories from the public. We will post more as we get them. Here are a few:
I remember running the streets downtown with a pretty wild group of young teens in the late 70s - early 80’s. We would often get into minor dust ups with Jackson Square security and or chased around and roughed by a couple of Hamilton Police Officers know as “Starsky and Hutch". There was one man who could tame this pack of punks with a wave of his hand, his soft voice and a song.
Jackie Washington was more often than not, on a nice day, sitting on a Gore park bench with his guitar in hand and he would settle us down with a story or a song or both. I knew him as only Uncle Jack back then as he may have been distantly related to some of the kids because the Washington family was one of the larger ones in town. We all called him Uncle Jack and we treated him with the respect he deserved.
Only years later when I became a musician myself and part of the music scene in Hamilton did I put two and two together and realize what a giant of a man Uncle Jack really was!Jason R. Stewart
He came to my school back in 1987 (when I was in Grade 8). He played the ENTIRE day to small groups of students (in rotation) where he played music and shared humorous, yet informative stories. This happened all those years ago, yet the memories of him playing had a profound effect on this little 14 year old! I was introduced to sounds I had not discovered until that day, and influenced me to create my own songs about life (and with a touch of humour!). It's amazing what moments from childhood stick out more than others.
Paul Hill
I turned 60 in 2006. I was having a birthday party up in Elfrida and Jack de Keyzer and his band was the band I booked for the party. Jackie contacted and asked if he could attend. If course, I said yes! He told me he had never heard Jack play live! He came. Jackie thoroughly enjoyed himself and had a long chat with Jack.Ted Willey
I have many memories of this great man. Honoured to have worked with him over the years. A joyful spirit that brought happiness to everyone. He is truly missed!Eudene Luther
Remembering him today for his beauty in all its manifestations and, most especially, for his passion for music and the guitar that he passed on to Brian (Griffith). Forever in our hearts.
Blast from the Past: Jackie Washington Passes
Links: Jackie Washington, More Jackie Washington Stories, Videos above courtesy of Bee-Sides Radio, More 100th Birthdays
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Documentary,
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Monday, November 11, 2019
Lest We Forget! Remembrance Day Videos from Hamilton Children's Choir, Tia McGraff, Hayden Fogle
Links: Hamilton Children's Choir, Video above courtesy of James Jonkman
Links: Tia McGraff, More Tia McGraff Stories, Video above courtesy of Tia McGraff
Links: Hayden Fogle, Video above courtesy of Hayden Fogle
More Remembrance Day Songs
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Blues,
Country,
Hayden Fogle,
HCC,
Remembrance Day,
Tia McGraff
Saturday, November 9, 2019
News Roundup (Blaine Sharpe, Concert for Devan, Parachute Club, Sold on Hamilton, more)
Both are from Andertoons
More Musical Toons |
News
Local
Passings
Local
- Oct 2019 episode of Sold on Hamilton w Judy Marsales ft Brian Cumming of Carnegie Concerts
Links: Sold on Hamilton, More Sold on Hamilton Episodes, Check Out this Year's Carnegie Concerts
- CHCH Video: Blaine Sharp, Concert for Devan
- Shawn O'Halloran (Crowbar, Trickbag) passes
- New Matty Simpson album
Hamilton Spectator
- 50th anniversary of Canadian Brass
- Parachute Club's 'Rise Up' to be inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
Links: Parachute Club, Video above courtesy of Dolby Fox
- Iskwe's new album
- Paul Barrere (Little Feat)
Trebleclef rocked out for a goof cause at the Bob Pedler Memorial Fundraiser at Stonewalls in Hamilton.
Click here for more pictures from the event
Our friend and sponsor Judy Marsales received the George R Robinson Award at the Bob Pedler memorial Fundraiser |
He also went to a cool private Halloween Party
Click here for more pictures from the event
Treble with mommy and daddy |
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Cartoons,
CHCH Vids,
HBL Monkey,
Humour,
Iskwe,
IYS,
John M Crawford,
Johnny Shay,
Leonard Cohen,
NR,
Parachute Club,
SHOF,
SOH
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