Links: Anna Jarvis, More Anna Jarvis Stories, More Cello Days Videos
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Happy International Cello Day! Videos by Anna Jarvis
Links: Anna Jarvis, More Anna Jarvis Stories, More Cello Days Videos
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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Merry Christmas! Videos by Linda Duemo, Hailee Rose, Tianna Woods, Andre Bisson, Andre Tellier, Hell Bent Rockers
The first two videos were part of the #LocalLyricsShowcase organized by our marketing maven, Linda.
Links: Pistolettes (Linda's current band), More Linda Duemo Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
Links: HellBent Rockers, More HellBent Rockers Stories, Video above courtesy of The Hell Bent Rockers - Topic
Monday, December 20, 2021
Dave Rogers Passes
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of local musician, Dave Rogers. He passes after a brave battle with Cancer. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans. He was the son of the late Hamilton musician Stan Rogers.
His obituary:
David Gregory Nasmith ROGERS
In his 53rd year, after a brief, courageous battle with colorectal cancer. He is survived by his Mom, Ariel Rogers (Scott Cameron Smith), his sisters, Beth Cassey (Roger) and Kate McLaughlin (Jeffrey-deceased 2020) and his brother Nathan Rogers (Jan); and he leaves also to mourn him, his long-time friend and companion Pamela Taylor. He will be greatly missed by his four adoring nieces, Violet, Beatrice, Eloise and Bella-Sophia. David is also survived by many aunts and uncles and cousins who will also always remember him for his crooked grin, his brilliant guitar playing and his ready advice on all things "FOOD." Cremation has taken place. A private funeral service will be held with plans for a Family Reunion and a Celebration of Life Picnic with Music in early summer 2022. The family wishes to thank Dr. Kate Prangley for her remarkable care and support of Dave's wish to be with his family in his final days; the wonderful care of the Palliative Care Outreach Team and the ongoing work of the Juravinski Cancer Hospital.
At Dave's request, please donate to his favourite charity, below and despite the restrictions of the COVID-19 virus and its variants placed on clinics, "stand firm and get tested!"
Please support Wayside House, Hamilton ~ http://www.waysidehouseham.com/
Online condolences available at www.dbancaster.ca
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He was a kind, creative, complex, sweetheart of a guy.
He loved music, cooking, and he especially loved Pam.
Along with Trevor Mills, I had the honour of traveling every inch of North America with Dave for years, playing songs and telling stories from the Atlantic to the Pacific and the Yukon to Texas in cafes and churches, schools and pubs, lodges and studios, hotel bedrooms and ballrooms, concert halls and festival stages.
He was a great musician, a loyal friend, and a happy-go-lucky sideman. He and Trev co-arranged my North Wind album, recorded the third live, and he taught me plenty about music, and about humility.
He lost an impossible battle with cancer, but he won an equally arduous battle with alcohol a few years ago by getting sober. I’ve never been prouder of a person who had hit rock bottom and did everything in his power to change his path when it seemed utterly unsurmountable, and ultimately turned his final years into something beautiful.
Recently we reconnected and despite the prognosis he was his buoyant self, looking at the positive, envisioning a best-case scenario, and we even joked about hitting the road again.
I’ll see you out there somewhere down the road buddy.
Love you!
I have learned today that my friend Dave Rogers now only lives on this earth in the hearts and memories of his friends and family. My condolences to the entire Rogers family and to all those whose lives have been blessed by the privilege of knowing this brilliantly talented, funny, and warm man. I will miss you Dave.
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Monday, December 13, 2021
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Happy Violin Day! Videos by the Fox Duo
The Fox Duo is a collective of multiple artists that play as duos in various combinations.
Links: Danielle Marconi (violin), Sabrina Liu (piano)
Links: Fox Duo, More Violin Day Stories, Videos above courtesy of The Fox Duo - Violin & Piano Music
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Saturday, December 11, 2021
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
CONGRATS! New Hamilton Musicians' Guild Honourees
At the October 12, 2021 Hamilton Musicians' Guild general meeting, quite a few local artists were presented with their AFM (American Federation of Musicians) Life Membership Certificate and Pin
They include:
- David Dalgleish (Hamilton Bucket List Band)
Links: Hamilton Bucket List Band, More Bucket List Stories, Video above courtesy BOYDWILSONFILMS - Larry Feudo (Trickbag)
Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, Video above courtesy of Trickbag - Topic - Alex Karcza (Hamilton Bucket List Band)
Links: B A R, Video above (Alex on drums) courtesy of Rick Donmoyer - John Morris (Big John and the Night Trippers)
Links: Big John and the Night Trippers, More Big John Stories, Video above courtesy of Robert Manley - Jon Richardson
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
CONGRATS! 2021 Canadian Country Music Awards Winners, Including Cambridge's Reklaws
The 2021 Canadian Country Music Awards were held on November 28-29 at a wonderful televised event in London, Ontario. Cambridge's The Reklaws took home two trophies. CONGRATS!
Below are highlights from the ceremony
Links: Canadian Country Music Association, More CCMA Stories, Video above courtesy of ET Canada
Below is a complete list of winners:
- Group or Duo: The Reklaws (Cambridge)
- Top Selling Canadian Single: Can’t Help Myself – Dean Brody & The Reklaws (Cambridge)
Links: Reklaws, More Reklaws Stories, Dean Brody, More Dean Brody Stories, Video above courtesy of Dean Brody - Entertainer: Dallas Smith
- Male Artist: Dallas Smith
- Top Selling Canadian Album: Timeless – Dallas Smith
- Single: “Like A Man” — Dallas Smith
- Album: Tenille Townes — “The Lemonade Stand”
- Alternative Country Album: Agricultural Tragic – Corb Lund
- Female Artist: Tenille Townes
- Fans’ Choice: Brett Kissel
- Video: Make A Life, Not A Living – Brett Kissel
Links: Brett Kissel, More Brett Kissel Stories, Video above courtesy of Brett Kissel - Live Innovation Award: Brett Kissel: Live At The Drive-In
- Country Music Program or Special: Brett Kissel: Live At The Drive-In
- Rising Star: Robyn Ottolini
- Interactive Artist or Group: Lindsay Ell
- Songwriter(s): Patricia Conroy, Ester Dean, Andrew DeRoberts, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Shane McAnally, Madeline Merlo, Tina Parol, Hillary Scott, Ryan Tedder, Dave Thomson — (Lady A: Champagne Night)
- Drummer: Matthew Atkins/Ben Bradley (tie)
- Fiddle Player: Tyler Vollrath
- Specialty Instrument Player: Mitch Jay
- Creative Director(s): Bronwin Parks, Emma-Lee (Album: Washboard Union: Everbound)
- Management Company: MDM Artist Management Services
- Recording Studio: MCC Recording Studio
- Music Publishing Company Warner Chappell Music Canada
- Music Director (Medium or Small Market): Paul Ferguson – CHCQ – FM (Belleville, ON)
- Music Director (Large Market): Amanda Kingsland – CKBY-FM (Ottawa, ON)
- Talent Buyer or Promoter: Paul Biro – Sakamoto Agency
- Booking Agency: Sakamoto Agency
- Industry Person: Brianne Deslippe – Vice President, International – Big Loud Records
- Country Personality: Jennifer Campbell – CIKZ – FM
- Radio Station (Medium or Small Market): CHCQ – FM (Bellville, ON)/CKGY – FM (Red Deer, AB) (tie)
- Radio Station (Large Market): 840 CFCW (Edmonton, AB)
- Record Company: Warner Music Canada
- Record Producer: Danick Dupelle (“Sometimes I Don’t, But Sometimes I Do,” Tyler Joe Miller)
- Retailer: Apple Music
- Video Director: Stephano Barberis
- Gary Slaight Music Humanitarian Award: CP Holiday Train
- CCMA Hall of Fame Inductions: Patricia Conroy (Artist Inductee) / Randy Stark (Stan Klees Builder)
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