When I heard Lowell Fulson's Reconsider Baby in the 70's I was hooked. He was one of the best. Good eye for talent as well, I mean he hired Ray Charles.
Our fantastic marketing maven, Linda has been spotlighting the incredible songwriting prowess of our local talent though the Facebook hashtag #LocalLyricsShowcase. Every weekend, she posts lyrics and a video to a wonderful song written by a local musician. Check it out every week for new posts.
The 50th Juno Awards will be broadcast from Toronto on Sunday, May 16, 2021. We'll be cheering on our local artists as many of them have been nominated.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
Below is a complete list on nominees. Local acts are bolded.
If The World Was Ending' by JP Saxe ft Julia Michaels
Intentions by Justin Bieber ft Quavo
Kissing Other People by Lennon Stella
Blinding Lights by The Weeknd
Album
YOU by Ali Gatie
Courage by Céline Dion
Changes by Justin Bieber
Thanks for the Dance by Leonard Cohen
After Hours by The Weeknd
Artist
Ali Gatie
Celine Dion
Jessie Reyez
Justin Bieber
The Weeknd
Breakthrough Artist
Curtis Waters
JP Saxe
Powfu
Ryland James
Tate McRae
Breakthrough Group
2Freres
Crown Lands
MANILA GREY
Peach Pit
Young Bombs
Songwriter
Alanis Morissette
Alessia Cara
Jessie Reyez
JP Saxe
The Weeknd
French Language Album
A tous les vents by 2Freres
Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs by Klo Pelgag
Les antipodes by Les Cowboys Fringants
Quand la nuit tombe by Louis-Jean Cormier
Pour dejouer l'ennui by- Pierre Lapointe
Indigenous Artist or Group
Burnstick
Crystal Shawanda
Julian Taylor
Leela Gilday
Terry Uyarak
Contemporary R&B Recording
Before Love Came to Kill Us by Jessie Reyez
Where You Are by Savannah Ré
After Hours by The Weeknd
Holiday by TOBi
Country Album
Timeless by Dallas Smith
Jade Eagleson by Jade Eagleson
heart theory by Lindsay Ell
Drinkin’ Songs: The Collection by MacKenzie Porter
The Lemonade Stand by Tenille Townes
Alternative Album
Pity Party vy Curtis Waters
The Sun and Her Scorch by Dizzy
Pray For It by July Talk
This Place Sucks Ass by PUP
Heavy Light by U.S. Girls
Pop Album
It’s Never Really Over by Johnny Orlando
Hold It Together by JP Saxe
Changes by Justin Bieber
Three. Two. One. by Lennon Stella
Ryland James by Ryland
Jazz Album: Solo
Gang of Three by Andrés Vial
Básico, No Básico y Dirigido by Elmer Ferrer
Elegant Traveler by Jocelyn Gould
Conpambiche by Junior Santos
VENA by Rachel Therrien
Jazz Album: Group
The reMission by Andy Milne and Unison
Surfboard by Brandi Disterheft Trio with George Coleman
Rythme de passage by Emie R Roussel Trio
First Spring by Florian Hoefner Trio
Trane of Thought, Live at the Rex by Pat LaBarbera/Kirk MacDonald Quintet
Children's Album
Letters and Numbers by ABC Singsong
Goodnight to You All: Traditional Lullabies from Ireland & the UK by Charlie Hope
Small But Mighty by Ginalina
J’aime mon école by Njacko Backo and Kalimbas at Work
Heart Parade by Splash’N Boots
Classical Album: Solo/Chamber
MOSAÏQUE by Ensemble Made In Canada
Bach & Brahms Reimagined by James Ehnes, Jon Kimura Parker, Jens Lindemann
Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Nos. 4, 5 & 8 by James Ehnes with Andrew Armstrong
La Peste by Les Barocudas
Ana Sokolović: Short Stories by Quatuor Bozzini
Classical Album: Large Ensemble
Mozart: Concertos pour piano / Piano Concertos Nos. 22 & 24 by Les Violons du Roy, conducted by Jonathan Cohen, feat. Charles Richard-Hamelin
Saint-Saëns: Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 5, & Other Works by Louis Lortie with BBC Philharmonic, conducted by Edward Gardner
Jacques Hétu: Concertos byOrchestre symphonique de Laval, conducted by Alain Trudel, feat. Jean-Philippe Sylvestre
Ginastera – Bernstein – Moussa: Œuvres pour violon et orchestre / Works for Violin and Orchestra by Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, conducted by Kent Nagano, feat. Andrew Wan
Penderecki: St. Luke Passion by Orchestre symphonique de Montréal with Kraków Philharmonic Choir & Warsaw Boys’ Choir, conducted by Kent Nagano
Classical Album: Vocal or Choral
La passione by Barbara Hannigan with Ludwig Orchestra
Massenet: Thaïs by Erin Wall, Joshua Hopkins, Andrew Staples, Toronto Mendelssohn Choir with Toronto Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Andrew Davis
Nuits blanches: Airs d’opéra à la cour de Russie au XVIIe siècle / Opera Arias at the Russian Court of the 18th Century by Karina Gauvin with Pacific Baroque Orchestra, conducted by Alexander Weimann
Sea Dreams by Luminous Voices, conducted by Timothy Shantz
Sarah Slean and Symphony Nova Scotia by Sarah Slean with Symphony Nova Scotia, conducted by Bernhard Gueller
Classical Composition
Take The Dog Sled by Alexina Louie
Commedia dell’arte by Ana Sokolović
Harbour by Anna Höstman
Violin Concerto “Adrano” by Samy Moussa
Tachitipo by Zosha Di Castri
Rap Recording
New Mania by 88GLAM
Baby Gravy 2 by bbno$ & Yung Gravy
Cold World by
Good Intentions (Brown Boy 2 Deluxe Version) by NAV
ELEMENTS Vol. 1 by TOBi
Reggae Recording
Give It All by Ammoye
Black Man by Blessed
Roots Rock (ft. Micah Shemaiah, Lasai & Big Sugar) by Dubmatix
Let It Be Done by Kirk Diamond
I Pray by TOME x Sean Kingston
Contemporary Roots Album
The Ridge by JULIAN TAYLOR
North Star Calling by LEELA GILDAY
Bravado by ROSE COUSINS
CHICKABOOM! by TAMI NEILSON
Reliever by WILLIAM PRINCE
Traditional Roots Album
All Hands by BEÒLACH
Debout! by LE DIABLE À CINQ
13 or So by NICK HORNBUCKLE
Bet On Love by PHARIS & JASON ROMERO
The Thing About Fish by RUM RAGGED
Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album
All Things New by ALLEN FROESE
The Cure by K-ANTHONY
Alive & Breathing by MATT MAHER
THE WAY by SHAWNA CAIN
Wouldn't You Love to Know? by STEVE BELL
World Music Album
VelkomBak by GYPSY KUMBIA ORCHESTRA
The Gold Diggers by LENGAÏA SALSA BRAVA
Patria by MAZACOTE
Espiral by OKAN
Kora Flamenca by ZAL SISSOKHO
Album Artwork
JUST WORDS – Lynne Hanson
NOTRE-DAME-DES-SEPT-DOULEURS – Klô Pelgag
MISS COLOMBIA – Lido Pimienta
PALIMPSEST – Protest The Hero
PRAY FOR IT – July Talk
Music Video
Wait No More - Scott Helman
Wrap Me Up - Sheenah Ko
NO ONE'S IN THE ROOM - Jessie Reyez
INTRUDERS - Jessie Reyez
Pomegranate - deadmau5 & The Neptunes
Adult Contemporary Album
Such Pretty Forks in the Road by ALANIS MORISSETTE
Courage by CÉLINE DION
Starlit Afternoon by CRAIG STICKLAND
Pour déjouer l'ennui by PIERRE LAPOINTE
CH III: The Come Up by STORRY
Traditional R&B/Soul Recording
Take Care of You (feat. Syd) by CHARLOTTE DAY WILSON
Proverb by DYLAN SINCLAIR
Alt Therapy Session 1: Disillusion by EMANUEL
In This Thing Called Life by IAMTHELIVING
Solid by SAVANNAH RÉ
Comedy Album
PanDerek (1st Wave!) by DEREK SEGUIN
Horse Power by JACOB SAMUEL
Existing Is Exhausting by MATT WRIGHT
The Pursuit of Comedy Has Ruined My Life by NICK NEMEROFF
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Dundas musician & author Steve Parton. He lost a long and courageous battle with cancer. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.
His wife, Isabel posted this on his facebook page.
Dear friends of Steve Parton, this is his wife Isabel, letting you all know that Steve passed away early in the morning on March 11. I know Steve was well loved by so many people and it grieves me to inform you all, of what has come to pass. Steve made this world a better place through his kindness and his willingness to help others, especially through music, which was his great passion in life.
In his own words: “Well, this is goodbye. I’ve lived an exceptional life. Mexico, Europe, almost every state and province, by hitchhiking, hopping freight trains and touring with rock bands. Wife, kids, friends.”
Thank you all for your wonderful tributes to Steve which were expressed in the last post about him. It helps us all to comprehend how important Steve was to so many people.
Not only was Steve an amazing musician but he also wrote about his battle with cancer in the book, Cancer Trip. Other career highlights include founding both Avalon Music Academy and Hammer Artists Management, technical writing, music journalism, screenwriting, film directing, novelist, and much more.
I met Steve on a number of occasions and he was always funny, positive, and friendly. After having the pleasure of reading his book, Cancer Trip, a few years ago, I learned a lot about his brave battle. It's his friendship and many talents that I'll miss most.
Steve is a kind, compassionate, and caring individual who is well respected by all in the Hamilton music scene and has been kind and caring to us and everyone I work with.
Hailey Gillis
What a wonderful kind man, what a gift to the world and its people, what a bright spirit.
Steve touched so many people...so many lives! Blessed to have connected with him.
Natalie Baxter-Robinson
I only got to meet Steve a couple of times when he was filming Kidnapped by Wolves. He was so kind and thoughtful to my son Tyler. He shared the kindest words of encouragement and I will always remember how that affected both me and my son.
I was only just getting to know you, Steve and yet you’ve had such an impact on me. I know you’ve had a similar impact on so many. You’ll live on in all of us.
I am heartbroken to report the passing of Dale Park, one of Hamilton's biggest local music fans. My love goes out to his friends and family, especially his beloved wife Susan.
Dale was the very first person who answered the Kijiji ad where I posted about my new group, The Hamilton Blues Lovers. We developed a wonderful friendship over the years and shared many stories as well as our love of local music. He was my earliest supporter.
I have many cherished memories of him. During a Blues With a Feeling fundraiser, Dale kept pushing me to dance with Linda, who at the time was a friend who hung out with us but later became my wife. We shared many incredible Trickbag shows together. Being invited to his wedding and seeing him dance with his new bride was another unforgettable moment.
Thank you for your friendship and all the great memories Dale. I'll miss you
In your honour, here's a track from his favourite band, Trickbag.
Need an injection of joy to get over the lockdown Blues? Look no further than Four Hot Tracks, the latest EP from Toronto's The Swingin' Blackjacks. This short but sweet rockabilly collection will give ya a dose of boogie and have you stompin' your feet.
Featuring Niagara's Gary Kendall (Kendall Wall Band, Downchild) on bass/vocals, the trio is rounded out by Matt Allenon lead vocals/guitar plus Adam David on drums. Every one of them are firing on all cylinders and serving up world-class rock.
