Links: Links: JoJo Worthington, More JoJo Worthington Stories, Video above courtesy of JoJo Worthington - Topic
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Sunday, October 31, 2021
Happy Halloween! Videos by Wayne Krawchuk, Logan Staats, JoJo Worthington
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Saturday, October 30, 2021
Sunday, October 24, 2021
Happy 'Punk for a Day' Day! Videos by Pantychrist, Saint Alvia, Creepshow
Links: Pantychrist, Video above courtesy of Richard Dryfist
Links: More Punk Stories, More Punk Day Videos
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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
More Incredible Local Songwriting at #LocalLyricsShowcase - Sam Heller, Jacob Moon, Benjamin Dakota Rogers
For a while now, HBL's wonderful marketing queen, Linda's been showing off what talented songwriters we have in the area. Every weekend, through her Facebook hashtag #LocalLyricsShowcase, she posts full lyrics and a video for a superb local song. Check them out here.
Here are a few samples from previous weeks.
Links: Sam Heller, More Sam Heller Stories, Click here for lyrics, Video above courtesy of Danny Buzanko
Links: Jacob Moon, More Jacob Moon Stories, Click Here for Lyrics, Video above courtesy of Jacob Moon
Links: Benjamin Dakota Rogers, More Benjamin Dakota Rogers Stories, Click Here for Lyrics, Video above courtesy of Benjamin Dakota Rogers - Topic
More Local Lyrics Showcase Posts
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Saturday, October 16, 2021
Amazing Albums from Waterdown's True North Records! RanchWriters, Party for Joey Fundraiser, Murray McLauchlan
Waterdown's True North Records (part of Linus Entertainment) is an internationally renowned company that offer the best in Roots music from all over the world.
We'll be occasionally showcasing the fabulous recordings they recently released.
Released September 17, 2021.
Links: More Barney Bentall Stories, More Spirit of the West Stories, Video above courtesy of The Indie Folk Music Channel
Party for Joey: A Sweet Relief Tribute to Joey Spampinato (charity compilation to help the founder of NRBQ with financial assistance after health issues.
Performers include Ben Harper & Keith Richards (see video below), Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Miller, Los Lobos, Penn & Teller plus many more.
Released June 25, 2021
Links: Joey Spampinato, More Ben Harper Stories, More Rolling Stones Stories, Video above courtesy of Various Artists - Topic
Released July 9, 2021.
Links: True North Records, More True North Records Stories, More Linus Entertainment Stories, More Releases
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
New Marvellous Folk Rock Album from Ancaster's Caroline Wiles
You'll find a lot of infectious folk rock on Grateful, the latest marvellous album from Ancaster's Caroline Wiles. Her beautiful voices meshes with stunning harmonies and world-class instrumentation.
Themes of love and family permeate the recording. Caroline and her friends navigate expertly through delicate/emotional numbers, catchy tunes and a little country music.
Caroline is joined by the legendary Bob Doidge (who also produces) on the album. Guest appearances include Andrew Aldridge, Sean O’Grady, Amy King and Shane Guse.
Video above courtesy of Caroline Wiles
Video above courtesy of CHCH News
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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Happy Hug a Bassist Day! Videos of Justine Fischer
Links: Matty Simpson, More Matty Simpson Stories, Video above courtesy of CoWork @ the Cotton Factory
Links: Justine Fischer, More Justine Fischer Videos, More Bassist Day Posts
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Sunday, October 10, 2021
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Happy Hug a Drummer Day! Videos of Matt Burns
Links: Matt Burns, More Drummer Day Stories
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Sunday, October 3, 2021
GOOD LUCK! 2022 Canadian Folk Music Awards Nominees (including local artists) UPDATED WITH WINNERS!
Below is the nominee announcement that took place on line on September 28, 2021.
Links: CFMA, More CFMA Stories, Video above courtesy of prixfolkawards
Here is the complete nominee list (local acts are bolded)
NOTE: WE FORGOT TO LIST THE WINNERS OF THE 2022 EDITION SO THE THEY'LL BE ANNOUNCED BELOW AS WELL.
Traditional Album
- Fred Eaglesmith (Brantford) & Tif Ginn - Alive
Links: Fred Eaglesmith, More Fred Eaglesmith Stories, Tif Ginn, More Tif Ginn Stories,Video above courtesy of Fred Eaglesmith - Topic - Grosse Isle - Le bonhomme Sept Heures / The Bonesetter
- Braden Gates - Kitchen Days WINNER
- David Boulanger - Les sessions du Vices & Versa - 15th anniversary
- Shane Cook & The Woodchippers - Be Here for a While
Contemporary Album
- Craig Cardiff (Waterloo)- All This Time Running
Links: Craig Cardiff, More Craig Cardiff Stories, Video above courtesy of The Indie Folk Music Channel - BEYRIES - Encounter
- Reney Ray - À l'ouest du réel
- Ryland Moranz - XO, 1945
- David Leask - Voyageur In Song
- Rick Fines - Solar Powered Too
- Rob Lutes - Come Around
- Allison Russell - Outside Child WINNER
Contemporary Singer
- Craig Cardiff (Waterloo)
- Terra Spencer
- Denise Flack (of Leahy)
- Rob Lutes WINNER!
- Kelly Bado
Vocal Group of the Year
- Whitehorse (Hamilton)
Links: Whitehorse, More Whitehorse Stories, Video above courtesy of Whitehorse - The Fugitives
- Les Bouches Bées
- Twin Flames WINNER
- The Gilberts
Producer(s) of the Year
- Luke Doucet, Melissa McClelland (Whitehorse ) (Hamilton)
- Quinn Bachand (Rosier)
- David Travers-Smith, Fernando Rosa, Annabelle Chvostek (Annabelle Chvostek)
- Cédric Dind-Lavoie WINNER
- Rob Lutes and Rob MacDonald (Rob Lutes)
Ensemble
- Whitehorse (Hamilton)
- Elliott BROOD (Hamilton) WINNER!
Links: Elliott BROOD, More Elliott BROOD Stories, Video above courtesy of Elliott BROOD - The Fugitives
- The Hello Darlins
- OKAN
Solo Artist
- Dana Sipos (Hamilton)
Links: Dana Sipos More Dana Sipos Stories, Video above courtesy of Dana Sipos - Maneli Jamal
- Rick Fines
- Laura Smith
- William Prince
- Alicia Toner WINNER
Children’s Album
- Garth Prince - Falling in Africa
- Remy Rodden - Think About the Wild
- Penny Pom Pom - Believe in Your Magic
- Splash'N Boots - Heart Parade WINNER
- Peter Lenton aka Peter Puffin's Whale Tales - Campfire Time!
Traditional Singer
- Sophie Lavoie (of Grosse Isle)
- Nicolas Boulerice
- Pat Chessell
- Ewelina Ferenc (of Polky) WINNER
- Ray Schmidt (of The Wardens)
Instrumental Solo Artist
- Olivier Demers
- Maneli Jamal
- Adam Young
- Dave Clarke
- Cédric Dind-Lavoie WINNER
Instrumental Group
- Oktopus
- Frank Evans & Ben Plotnick WINNER
- Bùmarang
- Amber & Zebulun
- Shane Cook & The Woodchippers
English Songwriter(s)
- Scott Cook
- Rick Fines
- Noah Reid
- Ian Tamblyn
- Rob Lutes
- Allison Russell WINNER
French Songwriter(s)
- Flavie Léger-Roy (of Les Bouches Bées)
- Reney Ray WINNER
- Guillaume Beaulac
- Émilie Landry
- Belle Grand Fille
Indigenous Songwriter(s)
- Chelsey June & Jaaji (of Twin Flames) WINNER
- Morgan Toney
- David Laronde
- Laura Niquay
- Phyllis Sinclair
Global Roots Album
- Elage Diouf - Wutiko WINNER
- Eliana Cuevas (feat. Aquiles Báez) - El Currucha
- Polky - Songs From Home
- OKAN - Espiral
- Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra - VelkomBak
New/Emerging Artist(s)
- David Lafleche
- Oxlip
- The Hello Darlins
- Noah Reid
- Polky
- Allison Russell WINNER
Oliver Schroer Pushing the Boundaries Award
- Rosier
- Decoration Day
- Cédric Dind-Lavoie WINNER
- Speaker Face
- Allison Russell
- Briga
Young Performer(s)
- Isabella Samson - If It's Not Forever WINNER
- Irish Millie - Thirteen
- Paige Penney - When All is Said and Done
- Hannah Thomas - Christmas Don't Be Late
- Fern & Willow Marwood (of The Broken Bridges) - The Porch Sessions
Single of the Year
- Rosier - Pontoise
- Big Little Lions - Never Mind The Weather
- Loryn Taggart - The River
- The Hello Darlins - Still Waters featuring Matt Andersen
- The East Pointers - Elmira (feat. Lonely Kid) (Remix)
- Andrea Bettger - Yellow Snow
- William Prince - Gospel First Nation WINNER
Links: William Prince, Video above courtesy of William Prince - The Deep Dark Woods - Everything Reminds Me