Happy World Sax Day ft Sonny Del-Rio

As a thank you for playing our 10th Anniversary celebration, we'll be showcasing Sonny Del-Rio for World Sax Day. THANKS SONNY!

He'll be releasing a full length concert DVD/CD at his 2018 Christmas extravaganza.



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Links: Rockets, More Rockets Stories, More John Ellison Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of BARProductionsInc



Links: Marc Pettigrew, More Marc Pettigrew Stories, Video above courtesy of Amy Pettigrew

Links: Sonny Del Rio, More Sonny Del Rio Stories, More Sax Day Videos

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THANKS TO THE MUSICIANS WHO PLAYED OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

This year, the Hamilton Blues Lovers are celebrating a decade of covering the local music scene. 

A big thank you to Judy Marsales Real Estate for sponsoring our show. If you are looking to buy or sell a house, we recommend you check them out. Judy has been a fabulous supporter of the music scene.

Thank you to those who donated door prizes.

• Picks N Sticks.
• Corktown. 
• Carnegie Concerts.
• The Johnny Cash tribute hosted by Lori Yates at This Ain't Hollywood.
• The Eggmen (Beatle Tribute) show at the Knights of Columbus in Brantford.
• Hamilton Food and Drink Fest

We encourage you to support these amazing companies who help the local music scene.

Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, Les Smith, More Les Smith Stories, Crowbar, More Crowbar Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous Les Smith



Links: Jerome Godboo, More Jerome Godboo Stories, Video above courtesy of 'Toronto Live Music Scene'



Links: Cootes Paradise, More Cootes Paradise Stories, Video above courtesy of Jim Unsworth



Links: Tim Gibbons, More Tim Gibbons Stories, Video above courtesy of Stellablu477



Links: Sonny Del Rio, More Sonny Del Rio Stories, Video above courtesy of James Goodrick



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

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New Ensemble! Episode ft Corey Lueck and Dan Thomas

The next new episode of Ensemble!, the Cable 14 TV show will be out soon. This latest one showcases the incredible Corey Lueck of the Smoke Wagon Blues Band and the explosive Dan Thomas (ex-Hammertones, 5-Star Revue). Backing the duo are Paul Panchezak of Trickbag on drums and Corey's Smoke Wagon bandmate Jason Colavecchia on the bass. This'll be quite the Blues extravaganza. Mark McNeil will be hosting this one as well.

This episode can also be streamed online on cable14now.com if you are a Rogers, Cogeco or Source subscriber.

Here are a few videos from the guys:





More Taj Mahal Covers/Stories



More Stevie Wonder Covers/Stories

Links: Smoke Wagon Blues Band, More Smoke Wagon Blues Band Stories, More Dan Thomas Stories, Videos above courtesy of James Goodrick

This episode is no longer available.

More Ensemble Stories

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Blues With a Feeling 2018 Was a Blast!

The wonderful scholarship fundraiser (done to in honour of the late, legendary King Biscuit Boy) featured the best Blues performers around. 

Links: King Biscuit Boy, More KBB Stories, Video above courtesy of Michael Hickey

Headlining the event wasthe  legendary band, Crowbar with special guest Trickbag alumni Les Smith on vocal and harmonica.



Links: Crowbar, More Crowbar Stories, Video above courtesy of Unidisc Music



Links: Les Smith, More Les Smith Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Speaking of Trickbag, they hit the stage too, joined by former Crowbar saxman, Sonny Del-Rio.



Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, Video above courtesy of Trickbag Canada



Links: Sonny Del Rio, More Sonny Del Rio Stories, Video above courtesy of Jeff de

Also on the bill was New York Blues man Mick Hayes, who'll be backed up by Hamilton's Kent Hartley's Playboys.



Links: Mick Hayes, Video above courtesy of Mick Hayes

Click here for the Hamilton Spectator story.

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Hamilton Hometown Christmas! Part 1!

Click here for more pictures from the event (including lots with our little monkey)

On December 6, 2015. Sonny Del-Rio's 15th Annual Hamilton Hometown Rock and Roll Christmas Show came to the Bay City Music Hall.  Some of the best musical talents from the Hammer were on hand to  help raise money for charity.

Here are some videos from that amazing show!

The Smoke Wagon Blues Band: Candy Cane Swing Bay City Music Hall for the Hometown R&R Christmas #HamOntMusic #HamOnt
Posted by Hamilton B. Lous on Thursday, December 17, 2015

Links: Smoke Wagon Blues Band, More Smoke Wagon Blues Band Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Sonny Del-Rio and the 5 Star Revue: Fat Ass Blues @ Hamilton Hometown R&R Christmas Bay City Music Hall #HamOntMusic #HamOnt
Posted by Hamilton B. Lous on Friday, December 18, 2015

Links: Sonny Del Rio, More Sonny Del Rio Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Jude Johnson and Friends: Jingle Bells @ Hamilton Hometown Christmas at Bay City Music Hall #HamOntMusic #HamOnt Carl Horton, Paul Panchezak, Wayne Krawchuk, Sonny Del-Rio, Lily Sazz - Musician, Mark Volkov, Mike Malone
Posted by Hamilton B. Lous on Saturday, December 19, 2015

Links: Jude Johnson, More Jude Johnson Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Cootes Paradise: Hamilton Hometown Rock and Roll Christmas @ Bay City Music Hall #HamOnt #HamOntMusic Sue Leonard Lily Sazz Wayne Krawchuk Amy Di Nino Mark Volkov and Ian Taylor
Posted by Hamilton B. Lous on Saturday, December 19, 2015

Cootes Paradise is a local supergroup featuring Sue Leonard (solo, Leonard Burns and Dell), Lily Sazz (Groove Corporation, Trailblazers), Wayne Krawchuk (aslo, ex Banned from Heaven), Amy DiNino (Cindy Dell Band), Mark Volkov and Ian Taylor.  This was their live debut!

Links: Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

If you like these videos, please click below to donate to An Instrument for Every Child!

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New Ensemble Episode on YouTube (Sonny Del-Rio, Dan Thomas, Catherine Goodrick, Les Smith)

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Click here if you can't see the Ensemble video



Bonus video below courtesy of Rob M



Bonus video below courtesy of Cindy Dell



Links: Sonny Del-Rio, Catherine Goodrick, Dan Thomas, Les Smith, More episodes of Ensemble

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Videos: Alex MacDougall Tribute@Knights of Columbus Hall (October 6, 2013) Part 1

Click image above for more photos

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Links: Sonny Del Rio, More Sonny Del Rio Stories

More video from the Show

• Part 2
• Part 3

Blast from the Past: Alex MacDougall is Our Performer of the Week

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