Monday, March 31, 2025

Trebleclef to Open New Restaurant & Live Venue

We here at the Hamilton Blues Lovers are proud to make the following announcement: Our cute mascot, Trebleclef will be opening a new restaurant called Treble's Diner & Hootenanny. Our monkey's been dreaming of this moment since he graduated with honours from Luigi's School of Culinary Arts & Taxidermy

There'll be many mouthwatering offerings, such as:

  • Treble's Specials: Banana Goulash, Flambe a la Banane, Fried Bananas & Spam
  • The Yellow Submarine (sub with Bananas and tuna)
  • Harmonica Sammies (harmonica-shaped sandwiches - in different keys)
  • I Can See Cholesterol By the Dashboard Light (Triple cheese Meatloaf with extra gravy)
  • King Biscuits (Oh Boy)
The Dessert Menu:
  • 'Oh What a Filling' blueberry pies 
  • Let's (Milk) Shake (made with Teenage Head Beer)
  • Linda Luigi cakes (90% butter frosting, 10% cake)
  • Baby Won't You Drive My Carbs (3-layer chocolate cake with crumbled cookie topping served with ice cream)
The beautiful décor will also reflect Treble's love of music with:
  • Drum and Guitar shaped seats
  • Spotlight and visual effects lighting in the dining room.
  • Record & CD shaped plates 
  • Drum sticks and picks as cutlery including tuning "forks"
  • Photos and memorabilia of local musicians on the walls and ceiling
  • Booths for recording live music in the bathrooms
  • Sheet music napkins
There's also live music for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and late at night. 

According to Lu, our blogger and main investor in Treble's Diner, there were a few challenges.

"Getting a monkey approved to work in a restaurant took a bit of doing" Lu explained. "We had to get Treble a specially-made full body-sized hairnet for government officials to give us the go ahead."

"Finding artists to come in the morning or lunch has been hard too," added April Fulcilli, the talent booker, "Any musicians interested in the breakfast, brunch and lunch shifts, please contact me."

Please note: All musicians eat and for drink free! (only bananas apply)

The grand opening/launch party will take place all day on April 31 featuring Breakfast in Canada (Supertramp Tribute), Loaf (Bread tribute),  Lunch at Allen's, and a reunion of the Dinner Belles. So come on down to 100 Kelly Jay Way and dig in!

SEE EVERYONE THERE!

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Please Support Local Charities

Please Support Local Charities


From their website: Neighbour to Neighbour works to improve the quality of life in our community by offering access to tutoring programs for children, community kitchen programs, utility subsidy programs, family counselling, emergency food access and a host of other interventions. Neighbour to Neighbour is empowering people with the tools and ideas that will help change their lives.

They also have an amazing used book store.

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.



Saturday, March 29, 2025

2025 Juno Winners, Including Local Artists


The 2025 Juno Awards were handed out on March 29 & 30 in Vancouver.

Here's a video of the televised ceremony.



Below is the Gala from Saturday


Video above courtesy of CBC Music

Below is the complete list of winners. Local artists are bolded.

Local Artist Performances at Ceremonies


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Friday, March 28, 2025

Happy Piano Day ft Greg Brisco










Links: Greg BriscoMore Greg Brisco Stories, Videos above courtesy of Robert Manley (there's more from this performance there)

More Piano Day Vidoes

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Sunday, March 23, 2025

Chuck Jackson Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal


In early March 2025, Brantford Bluesman Chuck Jackson was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his support of Canadian Arts.  The former Downchild singer and Southside Shuffle founder has worked tirelessly to support music and arts throughout this country.

According to the Canadian government website, It's for those who have have made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community of Canada, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.

CONGRATS! 



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Please Support Local Charities

Please Support Local Charities


From their website: The AIDS Network is a registered charitable organization, and offers services to the 1.5 million people living in the communities of Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant.  Since 1986, The AIDS Network has been the primary voice for HIV/AIDS prevention, education and support.

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.



Sunday, March 16, 2025

St. Patrick's Day Videos by Fear the Worst, Guelph Celtic Orchestra, Bob MacLean

Update of 2016 Post




Video above courtesy of the FTWNiagara



Video above courtesy of Guelph Celtic



Links: Bob MacLean More Bob MacLean Stories, Video above courtesy of Bob Maclean

Click here for more St. Patrick's Day videos

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Please Support Local Charities


From their webiste: The Cancer Assistance Program is a community-based, not-for-profit organization, led by a team of volunteers and staff, offering free services to ease the physical, emotional and economic impact of those in our community affected by cancer.

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.



Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Throwback Thursday: 2009 Grammys: Canadian Winners & Nominees

Winners

Nominations

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Monday, March 10, 2025

2025 Reverend John C Holland Award Winners


Photo courtesy of CBC Hamilton

 From the website:

Since 1996, the Reverend John C Holland Awards have celebrated excellence in Hamilton’s Black community. The Awards celebrate and recognize the academic achievements and aspirations of Black youth by offering scholarships and support to assist them in accessing post-secondary education. The Awards also celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our community and recognize the contributions of local Black leaders to the social, economic, and cultural life of our city. 

Winners were announced at a ceremony on Saturday February 22, 2025

Click here for the CBC Hamilton story.

Below is a complete list of winners:

Youth Award, General Achievement Bursaries
Youth Achievement Bursaries
  • Azarielle Tonfack Tankoua
  • Olivia Whitman
  • Isaac Lewis
  • Maya Ahmed
  • Grace Tra-Lou

Sunday, March 9, 2025

International Bagpipe Day Videos by Scantily Plaid, Bourne & Macleod, Rufus Harley

Update of 2018 post 




Links: Scantily Plaid, More Scantily Plaid Stories, Video above courtesy of Doug Feaver



Links: Bill BourneMore Bill Bourne stories, Video above courtesy of Anikat



Links: Rufus Harley, Video above courtesy of The Eyewizard

Links: International Bagpipe DayMore Bagpipe Day Videos

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Please Support Local Charities




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.



Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Garnetta Cromwell & DaGroovmasters to Represent GRBS at the 2026 International Blues Challenge


After an incredible competition in Kitchener, Garnetta Cromwell & the DaGroovmasters will represent the Grand River Blues Society (band category) at the 2026 International Blues Challenge in Memphis.

Below is a video of Garnetta happily announcing the win.



CONGRATS!

Edelweiss Tavern hosted this explosive contest on March 1, 2025, which included a number of talented area Blues bands giving it their all.

Below are link to Facebook videos of performances from the show.

Sunday, March 2, 2025

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.