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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Happy International Jazz Day ft Videos by Chantal Chamberland
Links Chantal Chamberland, More Chantal Chamberland Stories, More Ray Charles Covers/Stories, Videos above courtesy of Chantal Chamberland, More Jazz Day Videos
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Friday, April 26, 2019
News Roundup (Teenage Head, Awards, Harry Manx/Steve Marriner, More)
News
- Toronto Star feature on Teenage Head
- Music Managers Forum Canada Honour Roll announced (incl Arkells team)
- Burlington Sound of Music Fest performers
- Niagara pianist was scheduled to play Notre Dame
- Florence of 'Florence and the Machine" sings Game of Thrones song
- 'I Want It That Way' turns 20
- Ariana Grande
When these two top Canadian top Bluesmen (Harry Manx, Steve Marriner of MonkeyJunk) team up, the result is a beautiful, powerful CD (Hell Bound for Heaven - thru Stony Plain). They glide through gospel, blues, folk, middle eastern rhythms and more. Pick it up now-you won't regret it.
Links: Harry Manx, More Harry Manx Stories, Steve Marriner, More MonkeyJunk Stories, Videos above courtesy of Manx Marriner Mainline - Topic, More Releases
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Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Awards Nominees
Local ones below, click title for complete list
Music Director (Secondary Market)
Station (Medium Market)
Station (Adult Contemporary)
Station (Country)
Station (News/Talk/Sports)
Station (Rock)
Station (Small)
Major Facility (Over 8000)
Major Facility (Under 8000)
Performing Arts Centre (Over 1500)
Casino/Specialty Venue
Independent Record Store
Independent Label
Music Journalist
Local ones below, click title for complete list
Music Director (Secondary Market)
- Sarah Christie - 105.3 Virgin - Kitchener
- Elle D - 91.5 The Beat – Kitchener
- Mark Munroe - EZ Rock 1057- St. Catharines
- Emily Szabo - Energy 95.3 (Fresh) – Hamilton
- Siobhan Woodrow - 97.7 HTZ-FM - St. Catharines
- Biggs & Barr Show - 97.7 HTZ-FM - St. Catharines
- Brady & Tara - CHYM – Kitchener
- Sunni & Hayes - 102.9 K Lite – Hamilton
Station (Medium Market)
Station (Adult Contemporary)
Station (Country)
Station (News/Talk/Sports)
Station (Rock)
Station (Small)
Major Facility (Over 8000)
Major Facility (Under 8000)
Performing Arts Centre (Over 1500)
Casino/Specialty Venue
Independent Record Store
Independent Label
Music Journalist
Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey
Trebleclef visited the beautiful, recently restored Playhouse Cinema in Hamilton for the first time. They were having their inaugural music concert featuring the phenomenal Bluesman Harry Manx.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
GOOD LUCK! Local 2019 Indie Awards Nominees
We are keeping our fingers crossed, hoping that some of the local nominees for the The 19th Annual Independent Music Awards will win a couple of the trophies! The ceremony's part of Canadian Music Week festivities and will take place May 11, 2019 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto.
Hamilton has a number of artists in the game: Whitehorse (Album of the Year), Dundas rockers The Dirty Nil (Group of the Year), the Trews (Songwriter of the Year, Rock Artist or Group of the Year), Ellevator (Alternative Artist or Group of the Year) and Iskwē (Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year).
Links: Whitehorse, More Whitehorse Stories, Video above courtesy of Whitehorse
Links: Dirty Nil, More Dirty Nil Stories, Video above courtesy of The Dirty Nil
Links: The Trews, More Trews Stories, Video above courtesy of THE TREWS
Links: Ellevator, Video above courtesy of Arts Crafts
Links: Iskwé, More Iskwé Stories, Video above courtesy of iskwe
St. Catharines Country superstar Tim Hicks is also in the running for Video of the Year.
Links: Tim Hicks, More Tim Hicks Stories, Lindsay Ell, More Lindsay Ell Stories, Video above courtesy of Tim Hicks
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
Here's a complete list of nominees.
Album
- Whitehorse - A Whitehorse Winter Classic
- Aaron Pritchett - Out On The Town
- Alexandra Stréliski – INSCAPE
- Suuns - Felt - Secret City Records
- U.S. Girls - In A Poem Unlimited
- The Dirty Nil
- Suuns
- The Dead South
- Tokyo Police Club
- U.S. Girls
- The Trews
- Dizzy
- Donovan Woods
- La Force
- Sarah MacDougall
- The Trews
- Crown Lands
- The Barr Brothers
- The Elwins
- The Glorious Sons
- Ellevator
- Born Ruffians
- Nap Eyes
- MONOWHALES
- La Force
- Iskwē
- Elisapie
- Jeremy Dutcher
- Midnight Shine
- Nêhiyawak
Singer-Songwriter Artist or Group
Video- Great Lake Swimmers (Wainfleet)
- Dan Mangan
- Megan Bonnell
- Joshua Hyslop
- Sarah MacDougall
- Tim Hicks - The Worst Kind (feat. Lindsay Ell)
- Chromeo - Must've Been (feat. DRAM)
- DVBBS - IDWK (feat. Blackbear)
- Loud Luxury - Body (feat. Brando)
- Suuns - Watch You, Watch Me
- DVBBS – IDWK
- Loud Luxury - Love No More
- Lucky Rose - Lost ft. Jordan Hart
- MONOWHALES - Take it Back
- Patrick Watson - Mélody Noir
- Born Ruffians
- Jeremy Dutcher
- Lindi Ortega
- Neko Case
- Tanya Tagaq
- Caracol
- DVBBS
- Keys N Krates
- Milk and Bone
- REZZ
- Choses Sauvages
- Jean-Michel Blais
- Jesuslesfilles
- Pierre Lapointe
- Safia Nolin
- Chromeo
- Emilie Kahn
- Ralph
- Said The Whale
- Soran
- Cadence Weapon
- Evil Ebenezer x JYAY
- Killy
- Shad
- Zaki Ibrahim
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Sunday, April 21, 2019
News Roundup (Hamilton Music Festival, Walk Off the Earth, Sonic Unyon's 25th, more)
April 2019 Episode of Sold on Hamilton ft Hamilton Music Festival
Click here for information on the Hamilton Music Festival
More Sold on Hamilton Episodes
Click here for information on the Hamilton Music Festival
More Sold on Hamilton Episodes
News
- Arkells cover story in McMaster alumni magazine
- CBC: Rita Chiarelli's new prison documentary
- InsideHalton story on duo Jitensha
- Local Country Music Association of Ontario Award Nominees
- Aretha wins Pulitzer Prize
- Documentary film about Sonic Unyon's 25 year history
Links: Sonic Unyon, More Sonic Unyon Stories, Video above courtesy of Sonic Unyon Records
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Happy Harmonica Day ft Sean McAuley
Links: Sean McAuley, SnowHeel Slim, More Snow-Heel Slim Stories, Video above courtesy of Vesna Trkulja-Stevens
Links: Gary White, More Gary White Stories, Video above courtesy of Vesna Trkulja-Stevens
Links: Neil MacNaughton, More Neil MacNaughton Stories, Video above courtesy of Vesna Trkulja-Stevens
Links: Thom Adkins, More Thom Adkins Stories, Video above courtesy of Vesna Trkulja-Stevens
More Harmonica Day Videos
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Videos: Felicia McMinn on Cultivate Music
Port Dover's Felicia McMinn recently recorded a few videos posted on the Norfolk County YouTube series Cultivate Music.
Links: Felicia McMinn, More Felicia McMinn Stories, More Cultivate Music Videos, Videos above courtesy of Cultivate Music
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Saturday, April 13, 2019
GOOD LUCK! Local Country Music Association of Ontario Award Nominees
Local Country stars are in the spotlight thanks to the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards Nominations that were recently unveiled. The ceremony itself will be held in Ottawa on June 16, 2019. Hopefully a number of our area talent will bring home the hardware.
CLICK HERE TO SEE WHO WON!
Hamilton is represented by popular group the Redhill Valleys. They were nominated for Group or Duo of the Year as well as Roots Group or Duo of the Year.
Also from the Hammer, Brad James is up for the Rising Star award.
Links: Brad James, More Brad James Stories, Video above courtesy of bradjamesmusic
Burlington's Tebey is up for 5 awards (Single of the Year, Album of the Year, 2 songwriting nods, Male Artist of the Year and Fan's Choice).
Another Burlingtonian, Tianna Woods was nominated for Female Artist of the Year and her record producer is in the running for an award as well.
Links: Tianna Woods, More Tianna Woods Stories, Video above courtesy of Tianna Woods
St. Catharines superstar Tim Hicks will also get a chance to his already impressive list of trophies. He was nominated for 6 awards (Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Fan's Choice and Music Video of the Year).
Another nominee from the Niagara region, Ryan Langdon is also up for the Rising Star category and his record producer was nominated for an award too.
Welland's CKYY Country 89FM was nominated for Radio Station of the Year (Small Market) as well.
Links: Ryan Langdon, More Ryan Langdon Stories, Video above courtesy of Ryan Langdon
Waterloo's The Western Swing Authority are also up for Roots Group or Duo of the Year and their producer/band-member, Jason Barry is up for Record Producer of the Year.
Cambridge group, The Reklaws earned 5 nods (Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Songwriters of the Year, Group or Duo of the Year and Fan's Choice)
Links: Western Swing Authority, More WSA Stories, Video above courtesy of The Western Swing Authority - Topic
As for the Woodstock area, country station CKDK 104FM is in the running for Radio Station of the Year (Large Market)
CLICK HERE TO SEE WHO WON!
Hamilton is represented by popular group the Redhill Valleys. They were nominated for Group or Duo of the Year as well as Roots Group or Duo of the Year.
Also from the Hammer, Brad James is up for the Rising Star award.
Links: Brad James, More Brad James Stories, Video above courtesy of bradjamesmusic
Burlington's Tebey is up for 5 awards (Single of the Year, Album of the Year, 2 songwriting nods, Male Artist of the Year and Fan's Choice).
Another Burlingtonian, Tianna Woods was nominated for Female Artist of the Year and her record producer is in the running for an award as well.
Links: Tianna Woods, More Tianna Woods Stories, Video above courtesy of Tianna Woods
St. Catharines superstar Tim Hicks will also get a chance to his already impressive list of trophies. He was nominated for 6 awards (Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Fan's Choice and Music Video of the Year).
Another nominee from the Niagara region, Ryan Langdon is also up for the Rising Star category and his record producer was nominated for an award too.
Welland's CKYY Country 89FM was nominated for Radio Station of the Year (Small Market) as well.
Links: Ryan Langdon, More Ryan Langdon Stories, Video above courtesy of Ryan Langdon
Waterloo's The Western Swing Authority are also up for Roots Group or Duo of the Year and their producer/band-member, Jason Barry is up for Record Producer of the Year.
Cambridge group, The Reklaws earned 5 nods (Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Songwriters of the Year, Group or Duo of the Year and Fan's Choice)
Links: Western Swing Authority, More WSA Stories, Video above courtesy of The Western Swing Authority - Topic
As for the Woodstock area, country station CKDK 104FM is in the running for Radio Station of the Year (Large Market)
Single
- Tebey: Denim on Denim
- Tim Hicks: Loud
- The Reklaws: Feels Like That
- Kira Isabella: Little Girl
- Meghan Patrick: Walls Come Down
- The Reklaws: Feels Like That
- Tim Hicks: New Tattoo
- Meghan Patrick: Country Music Made Me Do It
- Jessica Mitchell: Heart of Glass
- Leah Daniels: The Story
- Tebey: Who’s Gonna Love You (co-written by Ryan Lafferty)
- Kira Isabella: Little Girl (written by Tebey, Sam Ellis, Elizabeth Elkins)
- Tim Hicks: Loud (co-written by Todd Clark, Gavin Slate, Travis Wood)
- The Reklaws: Feels Like That (co-written Todd Clark, Travis Wood, Donovan Woods)
- Jason Blaine: Ain’t Got Growin’ Up Down Yet (co-written by Deric Ruttan, Brett Beavers
- Meghan Patrick: Walls Come Down (co-written by Kelly Archer, Justin Weaver)
Female Artist
- Tianna Woods
- Jessica Mitchell
- Kira Isabella
- Leah Daniels
- Meghan Patrick
Group or Duo
- Redhill Valleys
- The Reklaws
- Cold Creek County
- James Barker Band
- Johnson Crook
Roots Artist or Group
- Redhill Valleys
- The Western Swing Authority
- Jessica Mitchell
- Mackenzie Leigh Meyer
- The Abrams
Rising Star
- Brad James
- Ryan Langdon
- Jade Eagleson
- Kris Barclay
- Robyn Ottolini
Music Video
- Tim Hicks (feat. Lindsay Ell): The Worst Kind
- Leah Daniels: 1st
- Kansas Stone: Blaze of Nothing
- Jade Eagleson: Got Your Name On It
- Meghan Patrick: Walls Come Down
Fan’s Choice
- Tebey
- The Reklaws
- Tim Hicks
- James Barker Band
- Meghan Patrick
Record Producer
- J. Richard Hutt (Tianna Woods: My Eyes Are Up Here)
- Jason Barry (The Western Swing Authority: Big Deal)
- Jeff Dalziel (Ryan Langdon: Leave Me Right, The Washboard Union: What We’re Made Of)
- Karen Kosowski (The Common Cause Collective: Rise Up Redux, Kira Isabella: I Don’t Wanna Know, Jessica Mitchell: Heart of Glass, Leah Daniels: The Story)
- Scott Cooke, Doug Oliver (Cold Creek County: Money)
Radio Station (Large Market)
- CKDK NEW Country 104, Woodstock
- CJBX BX 93, London
- CJKX KX96, Oshawa
- CKBY Country 101.1, Ottawa
- CKKL COUNTRY 94, Ottawa
Radio Station (Small Market)
- CKYY Country 89FM
- CHAW Country 103, Little Current
- CICX KICX 106, Orillia
- CJDL-FM Country 107.3, Tillsonburg
- CKYC Country 93, Owen Sound
Francophone Artist
- Gabrielle Goulet
- Kristine St-Pierre
- Les Rats d’Swompe
- Reney Ray
- Stef Paquette
- Amanda Kingsland, Country 101.1
- Dave Woods, In The Country
- Mike Denney, MDM Recordings
- Ron Kitchener, RGK Entertainment
- Steve Coady, Warner Music Canada
- CFCO Country 92.9, Chatham
- CHCQ-FM Cool 100.1 FM, Belleville
- CICS KICX 91.7, Sudbury
- CKQM Country 105, Peterborough
- CKXC Country 93.5, Kingston
- The Good Brothers
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners
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Friday, April 12, 2019
News Roundup (Astrid & Darcy Hepner, Rachel & Tim Senko, Troy Harmer, More)
News
- Hamilton Musicians in Performance YouTube Playlist
- Cashbox Canada story on Lee Harvey Osmond (scroll down)
- Cultivate Music w Rachel and Timothy Senko: One, Two
- Live at the Junction ft Troy Harmer
Links: Troy Harmer, More Troy Harmer Stories, Video above courtesy of Junction Studio
- Billie Eilish
- American Country Music Award Winners
- Ian Thomas
- Rita Chiarelli to do new prison documentary
- Mercer Sisters
- Westdale ArtsFest lineup announced
Canada
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
CHCH Live Music Friday Features Talented Artists (Paul Hampson, TWNRVA, Wendy Lynn Snider, CASH)
Every Friday, Morning Live on CHCH ends its telecast with a a segment called Music Friday. It features a performance from a different talented artist (many of them local). These songs can be viewed on their site.
Here are the last couple from the program:
Links: Paul Hampson, More Paul Hampson Stories, Video above courtesy of CHCH
Links: TWNRVA, Video above courtesy of CHCH
Links: Wendy Lynn Snider, More Wendy Lynn Snider Stories, Video above courtesy of CHCH
Links: Paul Anthony, More Paul Anthony Stories, Video above courtesy of CHCHMore CHCH Videos
More CHCH Videos
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Saturday, April 6, 2019
Harry Manx Videos
Video above courtesy of Manx Marriner Mainline - Topic
Links: Harry Manx, More Harry Manx Stories, Videos above courtesy of Anke Bartels
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Friday, April 5, 2019
News Roundup (LTtheMonk, Arkells, Ladybird, Trews Cover Dave Rave, more)
February 2019 Episode of Sold on Hamilton ft LTthe Monk
Links: LTtheMonk, More Sold on Hamilton Episodes, Video above courtesy of LTtheMonk
Links: LTtheMonk, More Sold on Hamilton Episodes, Video above courtesy of LTtheMonk
Links: The Trews, More Trews Stories, Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories, Video above courtesy of VoiceProjectVideos
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
News Roundup (Joe Hall Passes, International Acoustic Music Awards, more)
Andertoons |
Canada
- Joe Hall passes
Links: Joe Hall, Video above courtesy MovingStories.TV
- Graham Powers (Musician/Music exec) passes
Canadians are bolded
- Instrumental: First Prize: “Waiting For News” by Les FinniganRunner-Up: “It Was There All Along” by John Floridis
- Folk/Americana/Roots: First Prize: “Scars” by Michelle Lewis
Runner-Up: “Leather Skin” by Midnight Shine - Best Male Artist: First Prize: “Two Hearts And A Diamond” by Jesse Labelle
Runner-Up: “Silver Lining” by Josh Audet-Smith - Best Female Artist: First Prize: “Put The Gun Down” by Jonatha Brooke
Runner-Up: “Gonna Be Some Walkin’ Done” By Rory Block - Open: First Prize: “That’s The Wine” by Jade Holland
Runner-Up: “Don’t Let Life Get In The Way” by Tarryn Aimée Smith - AAA/Alternative: First Prize: “Shades Of Pale” by Sam Levin
Runner-Up: “Siren” by Luke James Shaffer - Best Group/Duo: First Prize: “Dixie Bride” by The Vogts Sisters
Runner-Up: “Bittersweet” by Sol-Setter - Country/Bluegrass: First Prize: “The Devil, A Wounded Man and Me” by Coco O’Connor
Runner-Up: “Fire On The Mountain” by David Kuncicky
Canadian Finalists
- Open: "Stabilize" by JoJo Worthington (Waterloo)
Links: JoJo Worthington, More JoJo Worthington Stories, Video above courtesy of JoJo Worthington
- Best Female Artists: Undertow by Sarah Smith
- Best Country/Bluegrass: Tell You by Alessia Cohle
- Instrumental: "Waiting for News" by Les Finnigan
Passings
- Ranking Roger (English Beat, General Public)
- Scott Walker (Walker Brothers)
Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey
Trebleclef went to Frankie's in Brantford to check out the fabulous Mark LaForme for the first time. He was playing with his friends Trickbag.
Click here for more pics from the event
Monday, April 1, 2019
Vote Trebleclef for Prime Minister!
In the next federal election, the Canadian people will finally have a sensible choice for their next government. Our monkey mascot, Trebleclef has recently founded the Canadian Monkey Business Party to help our great country.
Here are highlights of the party platform.
- Hamilton will become the new capital of Canada
- Let's Shake will be the new Canadian national anthem.
- All musicians live tax free.
- During question period, if a politician asks a question that's been asked over and over, a horde of wild monkeys will be unleashed upon them (guess Treble's trying to find jobs for his family)
Here are some of the cabinet members he is planing to to use upon winning the election, include
- Luis Pereira - Minister of Getting Bananas for the PM
- Jamie Reid - Minister of Business
- Mark McNeil - Minister of Media Relations
- JP Riemens - Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
- Donna Panchezak (Trickbag)- Minister of Education
Treble's campaign manager, April Fulcilli has this say: "The CMBP will be a different kind of government. We know there's gonna be some monkey business in politics - you might as well have someone who knows how to do that right."
There'll be a rally to kick off the new political party on April 31st at 7pm! It'll be held at Luigi's Chocolate Covered Calamari Stand on 656 Botulism Ave. There'll be music, games for the kids, meet and greet with your candidates and more.
Remember VOTE CMBP!