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Monday, May 31, 2021
Kicking Off Black Music Month! Videos by LMT Connection, Colina Phillips, LTtheMonk
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Sunday, May 30, 2021
GOOD LUCK! First Annual Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Award Nominees
Nominees for the the first ever Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards have been unveiled and quite a few local artists are on the list. Hopefully, they'll be honoured at the online ceremony on June 12, 2021.
From the website:
The SSIMAs will present awards representing a variety of music genres as well as awards for cultural contribution, significance, legacy and social voice. The award show itself will be two hours in length including the presentation of awards to the winners, as well as live performances from finalists throughout the evening.
Below is a complete list of nominees. Local acts are bolded.
Live Musical Performance- Joshua Arden Miller (Oshweken): Rez Bluez 25th Anniversary Concert
- Joey Stylez and Carsen Gray: Victory Dance
- Sandrine Masse-Savard: Yawenda and Wendat Chants
- Shauit: Nutshimam
- Shawnee Kish: Warrior Heart
Rising Star
- Joshua Arden Miller (Oshweken)
Links: Joshua Arden Miller, More Joshua Arden Miller Stories, Video above courtesy of Joshua Arden Miller - Logan Staats (Six Nations, Brantford)
Links: Logan Staats, More Logan Staats Stories, Video above courtesy of L Staats - Angel Baribeau
- Kaeley Jade
- Mary Bryton
Recording Artist(s)
- DJ Shub (Six Nations)
Links: More DJ Shub Stories, Video above courtesy of DJ Shub - Murray Porter (Six Nations)
- Anachnid
- Burnstick
- Twin Flames
Artistic Video
- Solidification by Sammy Chien and The Chimerik Collective
- Easier by Laura Meriläinen & Marc Meriläinen
- Mother Roots by Silla and Rise
- Monsters by The Northstars
- Like A Record by Troy Kokol
Country Album
- Break The Chain by Desiree Dorion
- Big Dream by Esther Pennell
- Don’t Mind If I Do by Jerry Sereda
- Shine by Leah Belle
- Last Ride by The C-Weed Band
Hand Drum-Fiddle-Instrumental Album
International Indigenous Artist-Group Recording
- Sky Songs by Alena Murang
- Dockside Saints by Cary Morin
- Cihkkojuvvon / Hidden by Gájanas
- A Small Death by Samantha Crain
- Vildaluodda / Wildprint by Vildá
Inuit Artist-Group
Metis Artist-Group
Music In The Arts
- Cris Derksen: Indigenous Fashion Week
- Okara: Okara Live
- Twin Flames: Grace Too
Pop-Alternative-Rock Album
- Dreamweaver by Anachnid
- Warrior Sun by Joey Stylez and Carsen Gray
- Theory Of Ice by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
- Quanah Style by Quanah Style
- Omen by Twin Flames
Pow Wow Traditional-Contemporary Album
- Manitou Mkwa Singers Volume 2
- Kepmite’lsultinej: Honour Our People by Stoney Bear Singers
- Honouring Our Languages by Wabanaki Confederacy
Radio Song Single
- Some Kind Of Hell by Burnstick
- Sah ‘Laana by Carsen Gray
- Manidoo Dewe’igan by Cody Coyote
- Super Power by Joey Stylez
- Battlefields by Twin Flames
Rap-Hip Hop-Electronica Album
- Dreamweaver by Anachnid
- 20/20 by Mattmac
- Let The Games Begin by Rich N Beka
- Electric Turtle Dreams by Sean Beaver
- Nightmares by The Northstars
Youth Leadership In Music
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Saturday, May 29, 2021
2021 SOCAN Award Winners
- JJ Wilde (Kitchener): the Rush
Links: JJ Wilde, More JJ Wilde Stories, Video above courtesy of JJ Wilde - The Blue Stones: Shakin' Off the Rust
- The Beaches: Want What You Got
- 347aidan (Cambridge): Dancing in my Room
Links: 347aidan, Video above courtesy of 347aidan - Curtis Waters feat. Harm Franklin: Stunnin'
- Powfu feat. Beabadoobee: death bed (coffee for your head)
- Benee feat. Gus Dapperton: Supalonely
Domestic Television Music
- Fiction: Robert Carli (Kitchener) (Murdoch Mysteries) / Keith Power (Heartland, Hawaii Five-0)
- Non-Fiction: Stephan Moccio (St. Catharines), Murray Fleming (Oakville) (SportsNet Central) / Christopher Nickel, Paul Airey, Mark Miller (Highway Thru Hell)
- Animated: Graeme Cornies, James Chapple, Brian Pickett, David Kelly (Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood) / Asher Lenz, Stephen Skratt (Rusty Rivets)
- Folk/Roots: Bahamas
- Cultural Impact: Eddie Schwartz – “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” performer by Pat Benetar
- Songwriter – Performer: The Weeknd
- Songwriter – Producer: Frank Dukes
- Breakout Songwriter: Tate McRae
- International Song - The Weeknd: Blinding Lights
- Hargood Hardy Award: Lido Pimienta
- New Classical Music: Ian Cusson
- Screen Composer: Keith Power
- Publisher: peermusic Canada Inc.
- Licensed to Play: Toronto Symphony Orchestra
- The Weeknd: Blinding Lights, Heartless
- Camila Cabello feat. DaBaby: My Oh My
- JP Saxe feat. Julia Michaels: If the World Was Ending
- Dua Lipa feat DaBaby: Levitating
- Tate McRae: You Broke Me First
- Lennon Stella: Kissing Other People
- Shawn Mendes & Justin Bieber: Monster
- Trevor Daniel: Falling
- Shawn Mendes: Wonder
- Niall Horan: Nice To Meet Ya
International Television Series Music
- Ed Robertson (Barenaked Ladies) (Big Bang Theory)
- Graeme Cornies, James Chapple, Brian Pickett, David Kelly (Paw Patrol)
- Keith Power (Hawaii Five-0)
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Friday, May 28, 2021
GOOD LUCK! 2021 Hamilton Arts Awards Short List
From the Hamilton Arts Awards website:
Congratulations to the shortlisted 2021Arts Awards nominees! These remarkable local artists, arts collectives, arts community leaders and volunteers have been named to the 2021 City of Hamilton Arts Awards Short List in three categories:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Recognizes those who have contributed substantially to the artistic vitality of the city over the course of a career
Arts Champion Award: Honours the work of arts sector volunteers, advocates, or board members who are essential in supporting success in the arts community.
Creator Award: Conferred to individual artists and artistic collectives (including bands) working in any artistic discipline and at any career level.
A panel of 45 local artists and arts professionals evaluated 122 public nominations for the 2021 Arts Awards, shortlisting 37 nominees to move forward for final adjudication for an award.
Award recipients in all categories will be announced via an online presentation during Hamilton Arts Week (June 3 to 12, 2021).
Here's the complete short list. Music-related nominees are bolded.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Arts Champion
- Erica Commisso (CFMU)
- Judy Marsales (Brott Music Festival, Hamilton All Star Jazz Band, Hamilton Music Collective, Hamilton Music Advisory Team)
- Nancy McKibbin Gray (Carnegie Gallery)
- Bethany Osborne (Pipeline Trail Organizing Committee, the Hamilton Dialogues, Indigenous Pottery Project)
- Bradlee Henry
- Brenda Ferguson (Today's Family)
- Teba Faisal (Centre3 for Artistic + Social Practice)
- André Bisson
- Azuline Duo
- Bill Majoros (The Foreign Films)
- Dan Edmonds
- Aaron Joel Craig (Same Boat Theatre)
- Andrew McPhail (visual art)
- Andrew O’Connor (multidisciplinary artist)
- Ariel Bader-Shamai (multidisciplinary artist)
- Colette Kendall (comedy)
- David Brace (painter)
- Emma Smith (potter)
- Hamilton Aerial Group (acrobatic performance)
- Jennifer Gilles (GritLit Festival)
- Jim Ruxton (media artist)
- Jolanta Oko (dance)
- Jordi Alfaro (sculpture)
- Karen Ancheta (Porch Light Theatre)
- Laura Ellis (Hamilton LOFT, Women's Work)
- Leon ‘Eklipz’ Robinson (multi-dimensional artist)
- Lyla Miklos (journalist)
- Michael Allgoewer (visual artist)
- Nora Hutchinson (artist)
- Olivia Brouwer (artist, sculptor)
- Rae Bates (artist)
- Steacy Easton (writer, artist)
- Stephanie Hope Lawlor (Rook's Theatre)
- stylo starr (visual art)
- Yuma Hester (Bawaadan Collective)
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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Canal Bank Shuffle Blues Festival Founder Tim Sinnett Passes
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Tim Sinnett, the founder of Thorold's Canal Bank Shuffle Blues Festival. He passed away on May 24, 2021. Our condolences to his family and friends.
Click here for the Thorold Today story
Here is a video tribute from the festival:
Click here if you can't see the video.
Social Media Reaction
Canal Bank Shuffle Blues Festival
Blues fans in Thorold and beyond are deeply saddened and shocked after hearing we've lost the man behind the Canal Bank Shuffle and Blues on the Battlefield. We received word this morning that the artistic director and driving force behind these events, and many more, Tim Sinnett, passed away suddenly last evening in hospital. We ask that family members are not disturbed at this difficult time.
This is very sad news. Sincere condolences to Lynne and Tim's family. Oddly enough, I put on my Canal Bank Shuffle T-shirt when I got up today and thought to give Tim a call. Then I saw this post... We would occasionally call just to catch up. Tim was one of my fave music people to deal with. A friendly soul who will be missed for sure. He was very generous in giving Fathead and my own solo show many high profile slots at his festival over the years. He also arranged for Fathead to go to Memphis for the IBCs many years ago. Tim & Lynne were frequent patrons of all the guest spots in the Niagara region. Tim was so supportive of so many musicians!!! I know he will be missed by many. Thank you for everything Tim!!!!
So sorry to hear this very sad news. Tim was one of the best guys I ever had the pleasure of working with. One of the most supportive, he helped so many blues artists. He was also one of the few that integrated US and Canadian musicians in the Canal Bank Festival. A real solid guy and class act. Condolences to his family, legions of friends and all the musicians who worked with him. RIP Tim Sinnett.
Very sad and shocking news , Tim has always been such a support and great friend to me and hundreds of other blues musicians all over the world . He was truly the mover and shaker in Southern Ontario blues scene . My deepest heartfelt condolences to Tim's family and many friends .
A word from Lou, our blogger
I got to meet Tim at the last Blues Shuffle and he was a very friendly and knowledgeable about the world and Canadian Blues scene.
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Local Musician, Teacher, Store Owner Bob Kirkpatrick Passes
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of bassist, artist, teacher and business owner, Bob Kirkpatrick. The former Hamiltonian and current Oakville resident passed away on May 26, 2021. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.
Social Media Reaction
Andrew Kirkpatrick (son)
My father Bob Kirkpatrick passed away this morning. Many of you knew him from the stores he used to own. Music was his passion and he loved to share that with with world. Although sometimes stubborn, he touched many lives for the better. There was so much more I wish I got to experience and see with you. I love you dad ❤️ I wish we got more time together.
Carl Jennings (Freedom Train)
He was my first bass teacher when I was 12.
He always kept in touch and showed an interest in everything I did since my early teen years.
In my late twenties, I rented the basement of his music store in Burlington, where I operated my first recording studio.
Bob was my "landlord" for 8 years, and he was helpful, generous, and supportive the whole time.
He has helped, hired, mentored and loved MANY local musicians ever since I've known him.
Thank you for all that you did for me Bob!
Keith Richards (local musician)
It is with a heavy and broken heart that I have to say goodbye to my good friend, former bandmate and superb human being in Mr. Bob Kirkpatrick .... or as I called him " Rock Bobster! Along side our drummer and vocalist George Kaloxilos , Bob would bring his knowledge and experience into our band and provide the groove. I loved the man and was shaken up when I heard of his passing away this morning. God bless you and your loved ones Mr. Kirkpatrick! May healing come soon for us here on earth and may you rest peacefully in the hands of God Bob. ..... you will be dearly missed. ❤ Thank you for gracing my life.
Video above courtesy of Sylvia Richards
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Monday, May 24, 2021
Musician Ron Baumber Passes
Dear Dad,
I still can’t believe I lost my bestfriend. There so many things I’d like to tell you. I either lack the words or fail to find the time or place. The memories of childhood days and all that you have done to make our home a happy place and growing up such fun.
First I’m proud to say I’m the luckiest son to have you as my father, even though we have ups and down but you never give up on me instead you give me your unconditional love. I will missed the time we spent together watching CP24 all day, I will missed the time that you will asked me to cut your toenails using the saw (jokes), you called me Ryan Jacob Baumber as the new member of American idol, I will missed my mid morning routine saying I love you to you and giving you my big hug over and over.
Lastly, it’s not gonna be the same watching Roughriders play knowing you're not there to cheer with me . We were inseparable, I don’t have many friends but you I would also called my best friend, my rock, my idol. I’ll keep these precious memories as cherished souvenirs. My bestfriend, I love you so much Dad!!!
Danielle Baumber (daughter)
Dear Daddy,
I don’t even know where to begin. My heart is shattered in pieces. I want to start by thanking you for stepping up when our mom left. Most men would have walked away but You worked 3 jobs to take care of us all and make sure we had everything we needed and more. You were my rock, I’m gonna miss picking on you and licking your glass before you could drink out of it or hiding your cup when you turned around to put the water back in the fridge. I’ll miss our days of watching Jeopardy together & you knowing all the answers. Dinners will never be the same without you to roast. I wish you could yell at me one more time for messing with the thermostat & or leaving the garage door open.
Even though we lived together we would FaceTime or talk on the phone every day while I was at work. What I would give to hear you tell me you loved me one more time. You were the smartest man I know. You’ve taught me so much in life but mostly you taught me that family is everything. You literally lived your life for your kids. You gave up so much so that we could have a good safe life & I am forever grateful for that. I’ll always remember the days of riding in your taxi and getting tips from your customers. Even though I made a lot of mistakes in my life you were always there for me no matter how bad I was. You always accepted me back home with open arms. I promise to take care of Erin, Ryan and Tanya for you.
Erin Baumber (daughter)
Daddy, my heart is broken... I never thought I would be saying goodbye to you at 25. I would do anything for one more hug from you. To hear you call me baby bear or bunny one more time. To tell you I love you one more time. I haven’t been able to sleep since you left me.
All I can think about is all the Sunday Swims we went to when I was little and scootering around Lake Aquitaine. Our recent trip to Banff where you told me all the routes and directed me to cool places that google can’t even tell you because you’re literally human Wikipedia. Sitting 4 of us in the TV room 2 on chairs and 2 on the floor watching EVERY basketball game together. It makes me feel so happy knowing I took you to your first basketball game ever, your favourite team and got you post game tickets. I loved seeing you happy.
I'm so proud to have you as my father, the musical genius that you are with an amazing heart and soul for people in need. I love you for always supporting my art you’re such an influence on me and you don’t even know. These last 4+ weeks have destroyed my family to say the least. All testing positive for Covid, my dad and I being admitted to the hospital because we couldn’t breathe from Covid, my nephew getting admitted to the hospital for a dog bite. And now losing our best friend to COVID.
We’re lost without you Daddy, we already don’t know what to do. Come back and yell Danielle for touching the thermostat in the house, or Ryan for not taking the garbage out. Let me steal your drink so Danielle and I can drink it all and give it back empty, or eat all the ice cubes in the machine so you have none left. We don’t function without you. It breaks my heart that I promised you you wouldn’t die, if I had one wish it would be to make sure I came through on that promise I made to you. You tried fighting Daddy and we saw that. We know you were tired of fighting and it was time to go.
Although you won’t physically be with me anymore I hope you visit me in my dreams and watch over me always. I’ll forever be playing your songs to remind me of you. One promise I need from you is to still be with me at my future wedding, and when I have my own children. You really have no idea how many people love you. I’ll miss you and love you forever Papa, wait for me upstairs ❤️ - Love your baby girl
What can you say about Ron Baumber that hasn't now been said by the dozens and dozens of tributes pouring in for this beloved man? Ron had a way of making everyone feel like they were his special friend. His kindness knew no bounds. His music brought a hush to the room. His humour was warm. He always had a twinkle in his eye, and he always had some new plan that he would hint about, but never tell you.
I knew Ron through my years of participating in, and then hosting, the Moonshine Cafe Open Mic. He was such a great supporter of the 'Shine and the cast of characters that would show up to share their talents. Ron often came by even if he had no plans to play. He just wanted to be where the music was.
Ron, your presence will be deeply missed. My condolences to your lovely family, and the many, many friends you have touched. Goodbye, friend.
I am so sad to hear of covid 19 taking the life of my musical buddy .... Ron Baumber . Devastating. 😔
Ron was not only a highly skilled musician ... but was a truly supportive and compassionate human being.
I was lucky enough to meet Ron years ago, through the music community at the Moonshine Cafe. He was always supportive and encouraging to me for my original music. He actually liked most of my tunes that he heard! 🙂
One thing for sure about Ron ... he truly loved his kids/family and friends ... and made no bones about it.
He was a good man and will be missed very much.
Our heart felt condolences to Ron's family.
The Moonshine Cafe Open Mic produced a wonderful tribute to Ron.
Video above courtesy of MiscellaneousFish
More Gordon Lightfoot Covers/Stories
Links: Ron Baumber, More Ron Baumber Stories, Videos above courtesy of Ron Baumber
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Sunday, May 23, 2021
Happy Victoria Day! Videos by Mayor McCa aka CA Smith, John Cale Covers Leonard Cohen, Roger Glover of Deep Purple
Friday, May 21, 2021
Happy World Fiddle Day! Videos by Blazing Fiddles
Links: Blazing Fiddles, More Blazing Fiddles Stories, Videos above courtesy of TheAboudreau, More Fiddle Day Videos
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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' Album Turns 50 + Local Covers
- Release date: May 21, 1971
- Label: Tamla (later Motown)
- Produced by Marvin Gaye
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Sunday, May 16, 2021
Kitchener's John Lee Wins Mel Brown Blues Award
Kitchener singer/songwriter/keyboardist John Lee is the 2021 winner of the Mel Brown Blues Award. It is named in honour of the late, legendary Kitchener bluesman.
From the Kitchener Blues Festival website:
MAY 12TH 2021 – MEL BROWN BLUES AWARD
The Kitchener Blues Festival Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the 2021 Recipient of the Mel Brown Blues Award is John Lee.
John has had an exemplary career as a blues musician, having been a touring member of The Dutch Mason Blues Band, Matt Minglewood and Mel Brown and the Homewreckers.
John has worked with many other musicians throughout his career and has appeared on many recordings, as both a musician and recording engineer/producer.
John has mentored countless musicians over the years, and is an instructor at the annual Grand River Blues Camp. He is currently working on his own CD that will be available soon as a digital download.
John sings vocals on the song below.
Links: Pappy Johns Band, More Pappy Johns Band Stories, Video above courtesy of The Pappy Johns Band - Topic
Links: Mel Brown, More Mel Brown Stories, Video above courtesy of johnleekeys
Links: Cheryl Lescom, More Cheryl Lescom Stories, Video above courtesy of Dave Sloane
Previous Years' Winners
- 2020: Mike "Mudfoot" McDonald
- 2019: Dave ‘Daddy Cool’ Booth
- 2018: Holger Petersen
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Thursday, May 13, 2021
SOCAN Awards to Honour Local Visionaries
- Kelly Jay (Hamilton), Crowbar
Links: More Kelly Jay Stories, Video above courtesy of No. 1 West - Skip Prokop (Hamilton), Lighthouse
Links: More Lighthouse Stories, Video above courtesy of Canadian Cult Classics - Greg Hambleton* (Hamilton)
Video above courtesy of AxeMusic - Bernie Finkelstein*, True North Records (now located in Waterdown)
- Terry Brown*
- Paul Clinch*
- Frank Davies*, Love Productions
- Don DiNovo, Lighthouse
- Bob Ezrin*, Nimbus 9
- Tommy Graham*
- Walt Grealis, RPM Magazine
- Pierre Juneau, CRTC chairman
- Stan Klees*, RPM Magazine
- Betty Layton, SOCAN / BMI Canada
- Allan MacMillan*, Nimbus 9
- Alexander Mair, Early Morning Productions
- Ben McPeek*, Nimbus 9
- John Mills, SOCAN / CAPAC
- Harold Moon, SOCAN / BMI Canada
- Jack Richardson*, Nimbus 9
- Mel Shaw, music manager
- Art Snider*
- Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
- Ritchie Yorke, Billboard / The Globe & Mail
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Saturday, May 8, 2021
Happy Mother's Day! Videos by Mike Lynch, Courtney Speid, Bridging the Divide with Rob Lamothe
More Mother's Day Music
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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Happy International Tuba Day featuring Intrada Brass
Videos above courtesy of Intrada Brass
Links: Intrada Brass, Video above courtesy of Town of Oakville, Mora Tuba Day Stories
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Happy National Cartoonists Day!
- Sandra Bell-Lundy (Between Friends) (born in St. Catharines)
- Sheree Bradford-Lea (born in Hamilton)
- Blaine (RIP) (Hamilton Spectator)
- Cartoon Bob (Oakville) caricatures
- Chris Chambers (Hamilton musician and cartoonist)(some mature content)
- Scott Chantler (Waterloo)
- Brian Fray (Guelph)
- Lynn Johnston (For Better or For Worse)(Lived in Hamilton)
- Graeme MacKay (Hamilton Spectator)
- Bruce McCall (Born in Simcoe)
- Steve Nease (Oakville)
- Bruce Outridge (Burlington) caricatures
- Paul Szep (born in Hamilton)
- Doug Wright (RIP) (Burlington)
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GOOD LUCK! Independent Blues Award Nominees !VOTE!
Contemporary Blues Band
- Smoke Wagon Blues Band (Hamilton)
- David Rotundo Band (Toronto)
- Broke Fuse (Toronto)
- John Nemeth
- CD Woodbury
- The Jimmys
- Jeff Fetterman
- Victor Wainwright and Train
- Ronnie Earl
- JD Taylor
- Kat Riggins
- Eric Johanson
- Duke Robillard
- Kirsten Thien
- Smoke Wagon Blues Band (Hamilton)
- David Rotundo Band (Toronto)
- Albert Castiglia
- Dennis Jones
- Kurt Allen
- Catfish
- Too Slim and the Tail Draggers
- Trevor Sewell
- Peter Parcek Band
- Mike Zito
- Dave Fields
- AJ Crawdaddy
- Tinsley Ellis
- The Ballad of Albert Johnson - The Smoke Wagon Blues Band
Links: Smoke Wagon Blues Band, More Smoke Wagon Blues Band Stories, Video above courtesy of Corey Lueck - When It Comes To Love - (Wiikwemkoong, Ontario) Crystal Shawanda
- Creole Skies - Johnny & The Mongrels
- Gone to Stay - The Proven Ones
- Vortex - Tim Woods
- Who Sang it First? - Benny Turner
- Write a Hit - The Jimmys & Marcia Ball
- Ain't No Cure for the Downhearted - Kirk Fletcher
- Stand UP! - Whitney Shay
- I’ll Play Daddy - Juliet Hawkins
- Weeping Wind - Katarina Pejak
- Misbehavin - John Pagano Band
- Smoke Wagon Blues Band (Hamilton)
- Rev Freakchild
- Skylar Rogers
- The Proven Ones
- The Claudettes
- Rev Shawn Amos
- Lousiana Leroux
- Randal Bramblett
- Cary Morin
- Harper and the Midwest Kind
- Brianna Harness
- John Fusco
- Grannie Duffy
- Smoke Wagon Blues Band - Matapedia River Blues
- Frank Bey – All My Dues are Paid
- Kim Wilson – Strollin
- Kenny Blues Boss Wayne – Just Go Do It
- Duffy Bishop – I’m Gonna Do What I Want
- The Jimmys – Hotel Stebbins
- Catfish Keith – Jumpin' Jack Rabbit
- JD Taylor – You Got Me Where You Want Me
- John Tesky/Ash Grunwald – Low Down Dog
- The Nighthawks – Shame Shame
- Johnny Burgin – Old School Player
- Eric Hughes – I Ain’t Whipped Yet
- Smoke Wagon Blues Band (Hamilton)– Song for Cheryl
- Danny Brooks (Toronto) – The Battle
- Katarina Pejak – Weeping Wind
- Johnny and the Mongrels – Lousiana Girl
- Eric Johanson – River of Oblivion
- Randall Bramblett – My Lucky Day
- Red Red – Long Black Train
- The Proven Ones – Gone to Stay
- Leroux – Don’t Rescue Me
- Brianna Harness – Warrior
- John Fusco – The Hottest Part of the Flame
- Mark May – My Last Ride
- Smoke Wagon Blues Band (Hamilton) - The Ballad of Albert Johnson
- Harper and the Midwest Kind - Rise Up
- Larkin Poe - Self Made Man
- The Proven Ones - You Ain't Done
- Gina Sicilia - Love e Madly
- Kurt Allen - Wiskey Women and and Trouble
- Katarina Pejak - Outside Looking In
- Lloyd Jones - Tennesse Run
- Rev Shawn Amos - Blue Sky
- Lousiana Leroux - One of Those Days
- John Fusco - John the Revalator
- Randall Bramblett - Pine Needle Fire
- Cary Morin - Dockside Saints
- Grainne Duffy - Voodoo Blues
- Sass Jordan (Montreal) - Rebel Moon Blues (featuring Hamilton's Jesse O'Brien) (released on Waterdown's Stony Plain Records)
Links: Sass Jordan, More Sass Jordan Stories, Video above courtesy of Sass Jordan - Topic - JW Jones (Ottawa)- Sonic Departures
- Chris Bevington Organization - Sand and Stone
- Whitney Shay - Stand Up
- The Lucky Losers - Godless Land
- Kirk Fletcher - My Blues Pathway
- Gerald McClendon - You Can't Stop Me Now
- Mick Hayes - My Claim to Fame
- A Band Called Sam - Legacy
- Vanessa Collier - Heart on the Line
- Kevin Burt - Stone Crazy
- Dave Keller - You Get What You Give
- Devin B Thompson - Tales of the Soul
- Rory Block - Prove It On Me (released on Waterdown's Stony Plain Records)
- Broke Fuse (Toronto) Why Should I Be Blue
- Catfish Keith - Blues at Midnight
- Erin Harpe - Meet Me in the Middle
- Mark Telesca - Higher Vibrations
- Watermelon Slim - Traveling Man
- Steve Howell, Dan Summer, Jason Weinheimer - Long Ago
- Bobby Rush - Rawer Than Raw
- John Tesky and Ash Grunwald - Push the Blues Away
- Seasick Steve - Blues in Mono
- Paul Reddick (Toronto) - Alive In Italia (released on Waterdown's Stony Plain Records)
- Michael Kaeshammer (Toronto) - Live In Concert
- Rowland Jones - Rowland Jones
- Trevor Sewell - Live in Portugal
- Catfish - Exhile Live in Lockdown
- Laura Tate - Live From El Paso
- Blues Caravan - LIVE 2020
- Bernard Allison - Songs From the Road
- Dave Keller - LIVE at the Guitar Thriller
- Albert Castiglia - Wild and Free
- Sari Schorr - Live in Europe
- New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers - Vol 1 (released on Waterdown's Stony Plain Records)
- Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne - Go Just Do It (released on Waterdown's Stony Plain Records)
- Big Harp George - Living in the City
- Frank Bey - All My Dues Are Paid
- Duffy Bishop - I'm Gonna Do What I Want
- JD Taylor - The Coldwater Sessions
- Kim Wilson - Take Me Back
- John Blues Boyd - Through My Eyes
- Johnny Burgin - No Border Blues
- Eric Hughes Band - Postcard from Beale Street
- Anthony Geraci - Daydreams in Blue
- The Nighthawks - Tryin' to Get to You
Female Artist
- Crystal Shawanda (Wiikwemkoong, Ontario)
- Gina Siclia
- Rory Block
- Ghalia Volt
- Whitney Shay
- Katarina Pejak
- Shaun Murphy
- Kat Riggins
- Hurricane Ruth
- Kirsten Thien
- Vanessa Collier
- Eliza Neals
- Cathy Lemons
- Crystal Shawanda (Wiikwemkoong, Ontario)- Church House Blues (released on Waterdown's True North Records)
Links: Crystal Shawanda, More Crystal Shawanda Stories, Video above courtesy of Folk Roots and Blues - Ronnie Earl - Rise Up (released on Waterdown's Stony Plain Records)
- Duke Robillard - Blues Bash (released on Waterdown's Stony Plain Records)
- David Rotundo Band (Toronto)- So Much Trouble
- Jeff Fetterman - Southern Son
- John Nemeth - Stronger than Strong
- The Jimmys - Gotta Have it
- Tomislav Goluban - Memphis Light
- Misty Blues - Weed Em and Reap
- Victor Wainwright and Train - Memphis Loud
- Kirsten Thien - Two Sides
- Kat Riggins - Cry Out
- JW Jones (Ottawa)
- Sass Jordan (Montreal)
- Whitney Shay
- The Lucky Losers
- Kirk Fletcher
- Gerald McClendon
- Mick Hayes
- Vanessa Collier
- Kevin Burt
- Devin B Thompson
- Chris Thomas King
- Mindi Abair
Male Artist
- Big Harp George
- Walter Trout
- Kenny Blues Boss Wayne
- John Nemeth
- Johnny Iguana
- Kim Wilson
- Bob Margolin
- Kirk Fletcher
- Bobby Rush
- Albert Castiglia
- Mike Zito
- Bernard Allison
- Bob Margolin
- Big Harp George
- Frank Bey
- Kenny Blues Boss Wayne
- Duffy Bishop
- Mary Jo Curry
- Kim Wilson
- The Nighthawks
- John Blues Boyd
- Johnny Burgin
- Eric Hughes Band
- Anthony Geraci
- Bywater Call (Toronto)
- Dione Taylor (Regina)
- Mary Jo Curry
- Johnny and the Mongrels
- Avey Grouws Band
- Gravel and Grace
- Jose Ramirez
- Nora Jean Wallace
- Mandalyn
- Sayed Sabrina
- John Tesky & Ash Grunwald
- Danny Brooks and Lil Deb (Toronto)
- Larkin Poe
- Mindi Abair
- Jackie Venson
- Rory Block
- Samantha Fish
- Ronnie Baker Brooks
- Joe Bonamassa
- Ally Venable
- Avey Grouws Band
- Damon Fowler
- John Primer
- Mike Zito
- Crystal Shawanda (Wiikwemkoong, Ontario) – When It Comes to Love
- JW Jones (Ottawa) – Blue Jean Jacket
- Whitney Shay – Stand Up
- The Lucky Losers – Godless Land
- Mick Hayes – Political Funk
- Kevin Burt – Stone Crazy
- Laura Tate – I Need a Man
- Kirk Flecher – Ain’t No Cure for the Downhearted
- Gerald McClendon – Can’t Stop Me Now
- A Band Called Sam – Good To Ya
- Vanessa Collier – Heart on the Line
- Devon B Thompson - Read Your Mind
- Crystal Shawanda (Wiikwemkoong, Ontario) – New Orleans is Sinking
- David Rotundo Band (Toronto) – She’s Dynamite
- Kirsten Thien -Better or You’re Gonna Get Burned
- Kat Riggins – Truth
- Skylar Rogers – Like Father Like Daughter
- The Jimmys and Marcia Ball – Write a Hit
- Misty Blues – Swing My Blues
- Victor Wainwright – Memphis Loud
- Elle Bailey – Medicine Man
- John Nemeth – Work for Love
- Gina Sicilia – Like the world have Never Seen
- Lloyd Jones – Chicken Bone
- Davi Rotundo Band (Toronto) – So Much Trouble
- Dennis Jones – Like Sheep
- Avey Grouws Band – Rise Up
- John Pagano Band – Rise Up
- Kenny Blues Boss Wayne – Don’t Shoot me Down
- Brianna Harness – Quarantine
- Victor Wainwright – America
- Gravel and Grace – Bottles – Ava Grace
- Ronnie Earl – Black Lives Matter
- Mike Zito – What it use to Be
- David Keller – Land of the Lonely
- Chris Thomas King – Black Lives Matter
- Danny Brooks and Lil Miss Deb (Toronto) - Are You Ready? The Mississippi Sessions
- Dione Taylor (Regina)- Spirits in the Water
- Avey Grouws Band - Devil May Care - Buy
- Johnny and the Mongrels - Creole - Buy
- Jose Ramirez - Here I Come - Buy
- Gravel and Grace - Bringing the Blues - Buy
- Mary Jo Curry Band - Front Porch - Buy
- Nora Jean Wallace - BluesWoman - Buy
- Brianna Harness - Welcome to My Nightmare
- Mandalyn - Wrecked
- John Tesky and Dash Grunwald - Push the Blues Away
- Johnny and the Mongrels
- Kirtk Fletcher
- Mick Hayes
- Kevin Burt
- Whitney Shay
- Ghalia Volt
- Mindi Abair
- Larkin Poe
- Samantha Fish
- Vanessa Collier
- Mike Zito
- Albert Castiglia
- Tom Hambridge
- Jim Gaines
- Eric Corne
- Kid Andersen
- Kenny Neal
- Mike Zito
- Tad Benoit
- Tony Braunagel
- Luther Dickinson
- Kurt Allen – Graveyard Blues
- Chris Bevington – Deep River
- Peter Parcek – Mississippi Suitcase
- Alastair Greene – The New World Blues
- Tinsley Ellis – Foolin Yourself
- Albert Castiglia – Big Dog
- Larkin Poe – Holy Ghost Fire
- Eric Johanson – Down to the Bottom
- Dave Fields – Force of Will
- Hurricane Ruth – Good Life
- AJ Crawdaddy – Big Hurt
- Walter Trout – Ordinary Madness
- Wily Bo Walker - Ain't No Man a Good Man
- Dave Fields - Force of Will
- Dennis Jones - Soft Hard and Loud
- Peter Parcek - Mississippi Suitcase
- Tinsley Ellis - Ice Cream in Hell
- Alastair Greene - The New World Blues
- Hurricane Ruth - Good Life
- AJ Crawdaddy - Steppin Out
- Too Slim and the Taildraggers - The Remedy
- Eric Johanson - Below Sea Level
- Eliza Neals - Black Crow Moan
- Mike Zito - Quarantine Blues
- Walter Trout - Ordinary Madness
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