GOOD LUCK! Ginger St. James w Snowheel Slim and FOG Blues & Brass Band to Represent Area in International Blues Challenge

On Sunday, October 29, 2019 the Grand River Blues Society held a competition at Bobby O'Brien's in Kitchener to see who would represent the area at the 2020  International Blues Challenge in Memphis on Jan. 28 – Feb. 1. Seven acts vied for the honour and the winners were Hamilton's  Ginger St. James with Snowheel Slim (solo/duo category) and the FOG Blues and Brass Band from Kitchener (group category)



Links: Ginger St. James, More Ginger St. James Stories, SnowHeel Slim, More Snow-Heel Slim Stories, Video above courtesy of Robert Manley



Links: FOG Blues and Brass Band, More FOG Blues & Brass, Video above courtesy of FOG BLUES

CONGRATS AND GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: International Blues Challenge, More IBC Stories

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• Sold on Hamilton radio show ft Hachey the MouthPEACE
  
  
  
  Links: Hachey, More Hachey Stories, Sold on Hamilton, More Sold on Hamilton Episodes
  
  
• CHCH Video: LTtheMonk, Andy Kim, Chilliwack and Cowboy Junkies to be inducted into Canadian Music Hall of Fame
• Talkin' Blues Podcast w Ed Sculthorpe of Birchway Sound

Passings

• Rick Ocasek (Cars)
• Eddie Money
• Larry Wallis (original Motorhead guitarist)

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Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef visited Supercrawl 2019 and enjoyed all the sights and sounds.

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He also popped by the Hamilton Regional Songwriters Group meeting at Birchway Sound for the first time. Their special guest was Duane Rutter (backed up by the wonderful Les Smith), who put on an incredible show.

Links: Duane Rutter, More Duane Rutter Stories, Les Smith, More Les Smith Stories, Videos above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous


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Our little monkey also enjoyed the 2019 Comics Jam Guelph

Treble (aka Batmonkey) w Lou, our Blogger and Eric Powell, artist and writer of the popular Goon comic

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Abbey Road Turns 50! Covers by Hailee Rose, Revolver, Erin McGean & Christopher Clause, Muppets

50 years ago today (Sept 26) the Beatles released their classic album Abbey Road.

Here are some local covers of songs from that seminal album.



Links: Hailee Rose, More Hailee Rose Stories, Video above courtesy of Jaimie Vernon



Links: Revolver, Video above courtesy of Revolverbeatlesmusic



Links: Erin McGean, Christopher Clause, More Christopher Clause Stories, Video above courtesy of Erin McGean

And now, a special bonus videoo by the Muppets



Links: Muppets, More Muppets Stories, Video above courtesy of Z-1's World Of Wonders

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Happy International Country Music Day! Videos by Brad Battle, James Cameron, Karli June, Ashlynne Vince

Links: Brad Battle, More Brad Battle Stories,  Video above courtesy of emonayman Face of St.catharines ontario on youtube



Links: James Cameron Band, Video above courtesy of James Cameron Music



Links: Karli June, Video above courtesy of Karli June - Topic



Links: Ashlynne Vince, Video above courtesy of Ashlynne Vince - Topic

Links: International Country Music Day, More Country Music Day Stories, Our Country Music Stories

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Local

• Hamilton Spectator: Artword Artbar Closing
• CHCH Video: Hailee Rose and Dave Rave
• Reklaws Win 2 Canadian Country Music Awards

Passings

• Jimmy Johnson (Muscle Shoals guitarist)
• Clora Bryant (jazz trumpet player)

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Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef visited Oakville and went to Kerrfest to see Teenage Head and Platinum Blonde.

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

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Later on Treble popped by the Moonshine Cafe to see the Phil Kane Trio.

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Links: Phil Kane, More Phil Kane Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B Lous

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Happy Friday the 13th! Videos by Flamboro Guns, Downchild, Willie Dixon

Links: Flamboro Guns, More Albert King Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Jim Utton



Links: Downchild Blues Band, More Downchild Stories, Video above courtesy of Gus Far Blues



Links: Willie Dixon, More Willie Dixon Stories, Video above courtesy of Willie Dixon - Topic

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CONGRATS! Cambridge's The Reklaws Bring Home 2 Canadian Country Music Awards

Cambridge Country duo, the Reklaws, made their hometown proud after picking up two Canadian Country Music Awards on September 8, 2019 in Calgary, AB. They won for Album of the Year (Feels Like That) and Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year (Long Live The Night).



Links: Reklaws, More Reklaws Stories, Video above courtesy of The Reklaws

Ben Knechtel, their video director also earned some hardware (Video Director of the Year). He also directed The Worst Kind, featuring St. Catharines superstar Tim Hicks and Lindsay Ell



Links: Tim Hicks, More Tim Hicks Stories, Lindsay Ell, More Lindsay Ell Stories, Video above courtesy of Tim Hicks

The big winner of the night was Tenille Townes, who won 4 awards, including Video of the Year.



Links: Tenille Townes, Video above courtesy of Tenille Townes

Here's a complete list of winners.

• Album: Feels Like That - The Reklaws
• Top Selling Canadian Single: The Reklaws - Long Live The Night 
• Video Director: Ben Knechtel / Feels Like That (The Reklaws), Long Live The Night (The Reklaws), The Worst Kind  (Tim Hicks ft Lindsay Ell), more
• Bass Player: Lisa Dodd
• Booking Agency: The Feldman Agency
• Country Club: Rock 'N' Horse Saloon – Toronto, ON
• Country Festival, Fair or Exhibition: Cavendish Beach Music Festival – Cavendish, PE
• Country Music Program or Special: Girl Power Hour
• Creative Directors: Design Team: Buckspring Inc
• Drummer: Chad Melchert
• Entertainer: Dallas Smith
• Fan's Choice: Brett Kissel
• Female Artist: Tenille Townes
• Fiddle Player: Tyler Vollrath
• Group or Duo: The Washboard Union
• Guitar Player: Matt McKay
• Industry Person: Steve Coady - Vice President, Radio Promotions - Warner Music Canada  
• Interactive Artist/Group: Lindsay Ell
• Keyboard Player: Bart McKay
• Male Artist: Dallas Smith
• Management Company: Invictus Entertainment Group
• Music Director (Large Market): Amanda Kingsland - CKBY-FM - Ottawa, ON
• Music Director (Medium/Small Market): Luca James - CKGY-FM - Red Deer, AB
• Music Publishing Company: ole
• Record Company: Warner Music Canada
• Recording Studio: Revolution Recording - Toronto, ON
• Record Producer: Jeff Dalziel /Album: Juliet (Dan Davidson)
• Retailer: Apple Music
• Rising Star: Jade Eagleson
• Roots Album: Both Ways - Donovan Woods / What We're Made Of - The Washboard Union
• Single: Somebody's Daughter - Tenille Townes
• Songwriters of the Year: Barry Dean, Luke Laird, Tenille Townes - Somebody’s Daughter (Tenille Townes)
• Specialty Instrument Player: Mitch Jay
• Steel Guitar Player: Mitch Jay
• Talent Buyer or Promoter: Paul Biro - Sakamoto Agency
• Top Selling Canadian Album: Guylaine Tanguay - 3764 Elvis Presley Boulevard
• Video: Somebody’s Daughter - Somebody’s Daughter (Tenille Townes)

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Canadian Country Music Association, More CCMA Stories

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News Roundup (Elyse Saunders, SOCAN Foundation Prizes, Global Music Awards)

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News

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• Hamiltonnews.com: Stoney Creek's Jason Dawson appears on stage w Bebe Rexha
• CHCH Video: Elyse Saunders
• The Hamilton Spectator: Hamilton Magazine to shut down

SOCAN Gifts $5K Prizes to 5 Young Songwriters

Mah Moud: Sigada” (ON)

Links: Mah Moud, Video above courtesy BIRP!

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Lou-Adriane Cassidy: Poussière (QC)

Links: Lou-Adriane Cassidy,  Video above courtesy if ICI Musique

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GRAE: Your Hands (ON)

Links: Grae, Video above courtesy of Graé - Topic

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Kasia Leigh: Love Song #1 (SK) (NO VIDEO AVAILABLE)

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Arianna Ohlsson: Heaven



Links: Arianna Ohlsson, Video above courtesy of Arianna Ohlsson

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Global Music Award Winners
Canadian winners below, click title for full list

Gold Medals

• Suzi Silva
  
  
  
  Links: Suzi Silva, Video above courtesy of Suzi Silva
  
  
• Tim Brady
  
  
  
  Links: Tim Brady, Video above courtesy of Starkland Label

Silver Medals

• Graeme Drum
• Tracy Harris

Bronze Medals

• JoJo Worthington (Waterloo)
  
  
  
  Links: JoJo Worthington, More JoJo Worthington Stories, Video above courtesy of jojoworthingtonVEVO

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Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef had a blast at Canada's Largest Ribfest in Burlington this year.

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Check out the Fabulous Carnegie Concerts 2019 Lineup: Lynne Hanson, Wayne Krawchuk, Madison Violet, Nathan Rogers

Saturday, September 28: LYNNE HANSON



Links: Lynn Hanson, More Lynn Hanson Stories, Video above courtesy of Lynne Hanson

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Saturday November 23rd: WAYNE KRAWCHUK and the Pine Street Gentlemen



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

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Saturday January 25th: MADISON VIOLET



Links: Madison Violet, Video above courtesy of Madison Violet

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Saturday March 28th: NATHAN ROGERS



Links: Nathan Rogers, Video above courtesy of browncowfolk

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From the Carnegie Concerts newsletter:

Our first concert is coming up very soon and many people have been calling for individual tickets for certain concerts. They go on sale Tuesday Sept. 3rd.
Only 25 tickets will be available for each show so don't delay.

Sat. Sept. 21:   Lynne Hanson  $23 advance + HST
Sat. Nov. 23:   Wayne Krawchuk and his Pine Street Gentlemen   $22 advance + HST
Sat. Jan. 25:   Madison Violet   $32 advance + HST
Sat. Mar. 28:   Nathan Rogers   $23 advance + HST

Call the Carnegie Gallery at 905-627-4265 to make your purchase. Or stop by in person.  Your name will be added to the guest list for the show. All you have to do is identify yourself at the door.

Also we still have only 6 subscriptions remaining for all 4 concerts.  $92 + HST   If you can't make it to one of the shows, they are transferable.  Subscribers get preferred seating closer to the stage.

Call the Carnegie Gallery starting on Tuesday June 4th at 905-627-4265.  Or stop by in person 10 King St. West in beautiful downtown Dundas.

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Celebrate Back to School With These Amazing Videos! Jason Raso, Gary US Bonds, Dan Baird

First, a quick lesson in honour of back to school . . .



Links: Jason Raso, More Jason Raso Stories, Video above courtesy of Jason Raso Music



Links: Gary US Bonds, Video above courtesy of Walt Eb



Links: Dan Baird, Video above courtesy of Dan Baird - Topic

Interested in going back to school for music? Check out our wonderful sponsor, Pick n Sticks. They have incredible music lessons.

For more (mostly adult) education, we recommend the St. Charles Centre (our blogger's day job) who offer high school credit courses, ESL, computer workshops, career programs and more, Also FREE language classes for elementary/secondary school children. 

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Happy Labour Day! Videos by Whitehorse, Doug and the Slugs, Mick Jagger

Links: Whitehorse, More Whitehorse Stories, Video above courtesy of Pilchadium



Links: Doug and the Slugs, Video above courtesy of Hans Sipma



Links: Mick Jagger, More Rolling Stones Stories, Video above courtesy of Mick Jagger

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