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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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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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

Links: Danny Medakovic, More Dan Medakovic Stories, More Releases

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News Roundup (Myriad, Hayley Verrall, Michelle Titian, Passings)

November 2019 episode of Sold on Hamilton
with Judy Marsales ft Michelle Titian

Links: Michelle Titian, More Michelle Titian Stories, Sold on Hamilton, More Sold on Hamilton Episodes

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News

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

Hamilton Spectator

• 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)

Canada

• 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

Passings

• Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson
• Doors studio bassist Doug Lubahn

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Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

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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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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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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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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