Thursday, November 28, 2024

Hamilton Blues Lovers Turns 16 Today

Today (November 29, 2024), the Hamilton Blues Lovers turns sweet 16! 

Links: Chuck BerryMore Chuck Berry Stories,  Video above courtesy of Chuck Berry


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Sunday, November 24, 2024

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From their site: Hope for People-Fodivha Inc, is a Canadian Non-Profit Organization partnering with Fodivha Orphanage and School in Thomaseau, Haiti. We work to fund the building of the infrastructure necessary to give children a safe, nurturing environment to live and learn in. Funding also supports a nutritious feeding programme. Currently, 35 orphaned children live at Fodivha and another 300 come to school everyday. It is the only free school in the area, servicing the most marginalized and needy, in this very poor area of Haiti.

100% of your donation to Hope for People – Fodivha goes directly to support the ongoing construction projects at the orphanage and school and to the purchase of food for the children.

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.



Thursday, November 21, 2024

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Ken Wallis is an amazing local music supporter. He has a great radio show

Tuesdays: 4-5:30pm: Blues Source Canada w Ken Wallis @ INDI 101.5 FM 




The Shakers Sound is Unmistakable on Long-Awaited EP


It's been about 40 years since Hamilton's legendary group, the Shakers released an album of new material. With their spanking new EP, Left for Alive, it's like they never took a break.

The four original members (Rick Andrew, Claude DesRoches, Dave Rave and Tim Gibbons) deliver that unmistakable Shakers sound of no-nonsense early rock. Instruments are all amped up and the vocals are powerful. 

Also, the great Steve Beach lends his incredible keyboardist skills to the mix.

Copies of the CD/Vinyl can be purchased at their live shows or through their website.



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Sunday, November 17, 2024

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From their website: Arts After School Kids (AASK) is a Unique Free not for profit charitable organization that offers an arts based program that develops self esteem and confidence and sparkling potential in youth 11-14 in our community.


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.



Thursday, November 14, 2024

National Drumming Day Videos ft Keagan Early







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Sunday, November 10, 2024

Lest We Forget! Remembrance Day Videos by Mark McNeil, Jon Brooks, Canadian Heroes

Update of 2012 Post 




Links: Mark McNeil, More Mark McNeil stories, Video above courtesy of Mark McNeil



Links: Jon Brooks, More Jon Brooks storiesVideo above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers


Become an Escarpment Blues Society Member

 

From their website:

The goal of the The Escarpment Blues Society is to strengthen awareness and appreciation of Blues And Roots Music while at the same time put the emphasis on growth. 

The Escarpment Blues Society will:

  • Promote Blues & Roots Music through multiple avenues including live performances, artist support, education with blues in the schools’ programs and highlighting recordings.  
  • Support local, national and international blues and roots artists for the advancement of their craft in the Niagara Escarpment area. This applies to established Blues And Roots artists as well as new artists.  
  • Support local venues that feature Blues And Roots music 
  • Engage in activities that will garner funds for operational needs
  • Raise community awareness for Blues and Roots Music, through through social media, mainstream media, digital and print media 
  • Will become an affiliate of the Blues Foundation and help raise funds for artists to participate in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis

We are encouraging everyone to please become a member of this great organization. Benefits of Membership Include:   ** First chance to buy tickets to all of our EBS sponsored events/shows  **Discounts to various blues events throughout the year and the opportunity to meet other blues fans & musicians in the region, in addition to helping us promote blues n’ roots music and venues in the region. 

$25 for a one-year membership and $40 for a two-year membership. .

We appreciate any support you may give the EBS. THANKS IN ADVANCE!

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Saturday, November 9, 2024

Incredible Releases from Waterdown's Stony Plain Records: Rory Block, Duke Robillard, Eric Bibb






Artist: Rory Block
Released: June 28, 2024





Album: Roll With Me
Released: August 30, 2024





Artist: Eric Bibb
Released: October 18, 2024



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Canadian Nominees for the 2025 Grammys (including local artists)


The nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards were recently announced and quite a number of Canadian are in the running for the prestigious prize. 

In local news, Waterdown's Stony Plain Records have two albums up for the Best Traditional Blues Album categoryFabulous Thunderbirds - Struck Down (co-produced, co-written and guest starring Hamilton/Kitchener Bluesman Steve Strongman) and Sue Foley: One Guitar WomanNothing In Rambling, a song from Fabulous Thunderbirds - Struck Down is also nominated for Best Americana Roots Performance.

The 67th GRAMMY Awards, will take be at the Crypto.com Arena (LA) on Sunday, February 2 and broadcast live on the CBS.

Here is the official Grammy Nominee Announcement.



Below is a complete list of Canadian nominees.

Steve Strongman (Hamilton/Kitchener)

Kaytranada 

  • Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical (Cyan Blue)
  • Best R&B Song (SZA - Saturn, songwriter)
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!


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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Winners of the 2024 St. Catharines Arts Awards


The 2024 St. Catharines Arts Awards were handed out on Nov. 3, 2024, at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

Below is a complete list of winners

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Monday, November 4, 2024

Nominees for the 20th Canadian Folk Music Awards


From the press release:

In 2025, the CFMA will return to Ottawa/Gatineau, the birthplace of the Canadian Folk Music Awards. The 20th Anniversary of the CFMA will take place from April 3–6, 2025, with a grand gala and a series of bilingual concerts that highlight the diversity, creativity, and cultural significance of the Canadian folk music scene today. Each concert will also include several awards presentations. 

VIP Wristbands are now on sale via folkawards.ca at the early bird price of $125 (tax inclusive). The wristbands grant access to all four concerts as well as afterparty networking events, offering significant savings (Tickets to all four shows are valued at $148 + tax and ticket fees if purchased separately). 

Single tickets for each concert will be available for purchase in February 2025. 

Here is the announcement video:

Links: CFMAMore CFMA StoriesVideo above courtesy of prixfolkawards

Below is a complete list of nominees. Local nominees are bolded. 

Contemporary Singer of the Year

Ensemble of the Year

Children’s Album of the Year

Contemporary Album of the Year

English Songwriter(s) of the Year

French Songwriter(s) of the Year

Global Roots Album of the Year

Indigenous Songwriter(s) of the Year

Instrumental Composer(s) of the Year

Instrumental Group of the Year

Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year

    Single of the Year

    Vocal Group of the Year

      Young Performer(s) of the Year


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        Sunday, November 3, 2024

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        From their website: Hamilton Food Share's purpose is to increase our community's capacity to reduce hunger. We do this by supplying much needed food supplies and short-term storage to food banks and hot meal programs. Additionally, our organization establishes community partnerships, donor relations and fundraising activities that support our food recovery operation.

        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.