Links: Buffy Sainte-Marie, More Buffy Sainte-Marie Stories, Video above courtesy of Buffy Sainte-Marie - Topic
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Thursday, September 29, 2022
Honouring 'National Day for Truth and Reconciliation'! Videos by Buffy Sainte-Marie, Rhonda Head, Tanya Tagaq
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Monday, September 26, 2022
Montreal's Pierre Kwenders Wins the 2022 Polaris Music Prize!
On September 19th the 2022 Polaris Prize went to Montreal's Pierre Kwenders for his latest album, José Louis and the Paradox of Love. He received $50,000 as part of the award.
Here is his acceptance speech
Video above courtesy of CBC Music
Links: Pierre Kwenders, anaiis, Video above courtesy of Pierre Kwenders
Here is the full Gala
Video above courtesy of CBC Music
This year's Short List also included:
Sunday, September 25, 2022
Please Support Local Charities
The Oakville and Milton SPCA provides services and support to local animals and residents by engaging the diverse communities they serve. HBL is placing this in honour of Paul C Young.
The Hamilton Blues Lovers (HBL) want to showcase a deserving local charity every week. HBL is not affiliated with these charities nor does it fund raise for them.
GOOD LUCK! Waterloo's Western Swing Authority Nominated for 2023 Ameripolitan Award
Waterloo's own Western Swing Authority will be only one of two Canucks groups representing Canada at the Ameripolitan Awards in Memphis on February 17-19, 2003.
Below is a complete list of nominees. Canadian artists are bolded. UPDATE: Winners are also listed
Rockabilly Group
- The Hi-Jivers (Winner)
- Ichi-Bons (Toronto)
Links: Ichi-Bons, Video above courtesy of Ichi Bons - The Phantom Shakers
- Televisionaries
- The Spunyboys
Western Swing Group
- The Lucky Stars (Winner)
- Western Swing Authority (Waterloo)
Links: Western Swing Authority, More WSA Stories, Video above courtesy of The Western Swing Authority - Topic - The Southwest Biscuit Company
- Sad Daddy
- West Of Texas
DJ
- Jimi Palacios - Country Du Monde (Winner)
- Celia Villagran - Texas Hellkitten Radio
- Kevin Martinez - COLONEL PACO CHAOS PACOBILLY HOUR
- MARIVI YUBERO GARCIA - Marivipolitan
- Del Villarreal Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!
Festival
- Michael Hearne’s Big Barn Dance - Taos, NM (Winner)
- Western Swing Out - Tehachapi, CA
- Vintage Torque Fest - Dubuque, IA
- Zoofest - Lincoln, NE
Founders of the Sound
- The Adams Brothers (Winner)
Honky Tonk Female
- Summer Dean (Winner)
- Hannah Juanita
- Kathryn Legendre
- Kristina Murray
Honky Tonk Male
- Jeremy Pinnell (Winner)
- Dallas Burrow
- Garrett T Capps
- Timbo
Honky Tonk Group
- Croy & The Boys (Winner)
- Cory Grinder & The Playboy Scouts
- The Shootouts
- The Waymores
Keeper of the Key
- Nick Curran (Winner)
Master Award
- Johnny Rodriguez (Winner)
Musician
- Katie Shore - Fiddle (Winner)
- Daniel Mason - Banjo
- Kullen Fox - Trumpet + Piano
- Mike Bernal - Drums
- T Jarrod Bonta - Piano
Outlaw Female
- Rachel Brooke (Winner)
- Brit Taylor
- Emily Nenni
- Kaitlin Butts
Outlaw Male
- Scott H Biram (Winner)
- Coleman Williams
- Vincent Neil Emerson
- Willi Carlilse
Outlaw Group
- Jenny Don’t & The Spurs (Winner)
- Dallas Moore Band
- The Rhyolite Sound
- The Whitmore Sisters
Rockabilly Female
- Jane Rose (Winner)
- Amy Griffin
- Mozzy Dee
- Saudia Young
Rockabilly Male
- Nic Roulette (Winner)
- Eddie Clendening
- Mitch Polzak
- Sean K Preston
Venue
- Rattlesnake Saloon - Munich, Germany (Winner)
- Knuckleheads, Kansas City, MO
- Roosters Country - Mesa, AZ
- The Southgate House Revival - Newport, KY
- Sagebrush, Austin TX
Western Swing Female
- Sierra Ferrell (Winner)
- Brennen Leigh
- Carolyn Sills
- Melissa Carper
Western Swing Male
- Wild Earp (Winner)
- A Jay Wade
- Kyle Eldridge
- Sage Guyton
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Happy First Day of Fall! Videos by Dan Medakovic, Sarah Beatty, City & Colour, Ron Sexsmith & Lori Cullen
Update of 2019 post
Links: Dan Medakovic, More Dan Medakovic Stories, Video above courtesy of Dan Medakovic
Links: City and Colour, More City and Colour Stories, Video above courtesy of closeyoureyes456
Links: Ron Sexsmith, More Ron Sexsmith Stories, Lori Cullen, Video above courtesy of Marjolijn
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Sunday, September 18, 2022
August and September 2022 Episodes of 'Sold on Hamilton With Judy Marsales
On August 6 and September 10, 2022 CHML 900AM in Hamilton more fabulous episodes of the 'Sold On Hamilton with Judy Marsales' radio show.
This wonderful show is generally broadcast on the first Saturday on the month between 11am and 12pm. It is hosted by Judy Marsales, owner of Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd (a proud HBL sponsor) and an amazing local music supporter. The program showcases the best and brightest citizens of the Hammer, including many musicians. Judy also discusses the Hamilton housing market.
The August 6, 2022 show featured Karen Craig of Living Rock, Meredith McLeod of Hamilton City Magazine and real estate broker, Lisa Blunt from Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd.
Links: Hamilton City Magazine, Show above courtesy of Global News, Sold on Hamilton, More 'Sold on Hamilton' Stories
Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, Video above courtesy of HamiltonCityMag
The September 10, 2022 show featured Paul Cavanagh of the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, Stephen Macartney of Raintree Irrigation & Outdoor Systems, and Tim Potocic of Supercrawl
Links: Supercrawl, Show above courtesy of Global News, Sold on Hamilton, More 'Sold on Hamilton' Stories
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Saturday, September 17, 2022
Happy International Country Music Day (Josh David, Bareback Riders, Dry County, Tim Hebert)
Update of 2015 Post
Links: Bareback Riders, More Bareback Riders Stories, Bareback Riders, Video above courtesy of 98 Beekeeper
Links: Dry County, Video above courtesy of MckWoody
Links: Tim Hebert, More Tim Hebert Stories, Video above courtesy of Tim Hebert and Borderline
Click here for all of our Country Music stories.
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Monday, September 12, 2022
CONGRATS! Cambridge's The Reklaws Win Two Canadian Country Music Awards!
On September 11, 2022, Cambridge's Reklaws won two Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA).
CONGRATS GUYS!
Below is a complete list of winners (local artists are bolded)
- Creative Director(s): Austin Chaffe (Reklaws - Cambridge - & Others)
- Group or Duo: The Reklaws (Cambridge)
- Top Selling Canadian Single: What The Truck – The Reklaws & Sacha
Links: Reklaws, More Reklaws Stories, Sacha, More Sacha Stories, Video above courtesy of The Reklaws - Video Director: Ben Knechtel (One of the videos: Somewhere To Drink by Nate Haller - Waterloo, The Reklaws - Cambridge, Brett Kissel)
Links: Nate Haller, Reklaws, More Reklaws Stories, Brett Kissel, More Brett Kissel Stories, Video above courtesy of Nate Heller - Album: Masquerades – Tenille Townes
- Alternative Country Album: Songs My Friends Wrote – Corb Lund
- Bass: Brandi Sidoryk
- Booking Agency: Sakamoto Agency
- Country Music Program or Special: Pure Country Top 50 Of 2021 Hosted By Shannon Ella With Special Guests Dustin Lynch & MacKenzie Porter – Bell Media
- Country Personality: Paul Ferguson – CHCQ-FM
- Drummer: Matthew Atkins
- Entertainer: Tenille Townes
- Fan's Choice: Dallas Smith
- Female Artist: Tenille Townes
- Fiddle: Denis Dufresne
- Guitar: Matt McKay
- Hall of Fame Inductions: George Fox, Randall Prescott
- Hank Smith Award of Excellence: Ollie Strong
- Humanitarian Award: The Unison Fund
- Industry Person: Brianne Deslippe – Big Loud Records – VP International
- Interactive Artist: Hailey Benedict
- Keyboard: Brendan Waters
- Male Artist: Dallas Smith
- Management Company: Starseed Entertainment
- Music Publishing Company: Anthem Entertainment
- Radio Station (Large Market): CFCW – Edmonton, AB
- Radio Station (Medium/Small Market): CHCQ-FM – Belleville, ON
- Record Company: Warner Music Canada
- Recording Studio: MCC Recording Studio – Calgary, AB
- Record Producer: Joey Moi- Single: Dallas Smith - Hide From A Broken Heart
- Retailer: Apple Music
- Rising Star: Andrew Hyatt
- Single: Girl Who Didn’t Care – Tenille Townes
Links: Tenille Townes, More Tenille Townes Stories, Video above courtesy of Tenille Townes - Songwriter(s): Girl Who Didn’t Care - Tenille Townes) (co-written by Steph Jones, David Pramik)
- Specialty Instrument: Mitch Jay
- Steel Guitar Player: Mitch Jay
- Talent Buyer or Promotor: Paul Biro – Sakamoto Agency
- Top Selling Album: Dangerous: The Double Album – Morgan Wallen
- Top Selling Canadian Album: Honkytonk Revival – Jade Eagleson
- Video: High School – Nice Horse
Links: Nice Horse. Video above courtesy of Nice Horse
Sunday, September 11, 2022
Please Support Local Charities
From the Diabetes Canada website: Our mission is to lead the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while working to find a cure. HBL is placing this in honour of our Aunt Annie (Nan) Fraser.
The Hamilton Blues Lovers (HBL) want to showcase a deserving local charity every week. HBL is not affiliated with these charities nor does it fund raise for them.
Happy Grandparents Day! Videos by David Cavan Fraser, Emily Kemp & Gord Bamford
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| Treble with his grandparents |
Links: David Cavan Fraser, More David Cavan Fraser Stories, Video above courtesy of David Cavan Fraser - Topic
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Jack de Keyzer Band Videos
Video above courtesy of Jack de Keyzer
Video above courtesy of Jack de Keyzer
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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Back to School! (Jeremy Fisher, Rick and the Krickets, John Kay of Steppenwolf)
Update of 2017 Post
Links: More Rick & the Krickets Stories, Video above courtesy of SimVid
Links: Steppenwolf (John Kay, from Waterloo, is the singer), More Steppenwolf Stories, Video above courtesy of Rock on Thessaloniki
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Monday, September 5, 2022
Happy Labour Day (Steve Sinnicks, Willie P. Bennett, Paul Templeton, Mo Kauffey & Manitoba Hal)
Update of 2017 Post
Links: Video above courtesy of S.G. Sinnicks
Links: Willie P. Bennett, More Willie P. Bennett Stories, Video above courtesy of skumm60
Links: Paul Templeton, Video above courtesy of Paul Templeton
Links: Mo' Kauffey, More Mo' Kauffey Stories, Manitoba Hal, Video above courtesy of Manitoba Hal
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Sunday, September 4, 2022
Support Local Charities
From their site: Our goal is not only to help meet the needs of our clients in the short term, but also to help clients become self-sufficient and gain and maintain self-worth / esteem to eventually stand on their own with little or no help.
The Hamilton Blues Lovers (HBL) want to showcase a deserving local charity every week. HBL is not affiliated with these charities nor does it fund raise for them.
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