News Roundup (Sloppy Jalopy, HIMA Nominees, Marty Allen, Lots of Monkey Business)

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News

Local

• Barbershop Podcast w Sloppy Jalopy
  
  
  
  Links: Sloppy Jalopy, More Sloppy Jalopy Stories. Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
• Ensemble! TV Show Looking for New Theme
• New CD's: Sounds of Cambridge Vol. 1, Angela Siracusa

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Hamilton Independent Media Award Nominees
(music-related ones are below)

Media Outlet

• Unpack Magazine
• View Magazine
• Urbanicity
• CFMU
• Raise the Hammer
• North End Breezes
• Cut From Steel
• Ignite News
• The Silhouette
• People of Hamilton

Journalist - Arts and Culture

• Kristen Archer (I Heart Hamilton)
• Kevin Barber (Barber Shop Podcast)
• Biljana Njegovan (Cut From Steel)
• Chase March
• Rosemary Baptista (The Weekly Mosaic, CFMU) 
• Cody Lanktree (Hearts documentary) 
• Thomas Allan (Rebuild Hamilton) 
• Rick Taylor (Hamilton Music Notes, VIEW Magazine) 

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef  went to the Collective Arts Brewing open house. The Hamilton company teams up with the artistic community to create wonderful products.

Click here for more pictures of this event

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He also checked out Duane Rutter and Andrew Aldridge w Leonard Burns and Dell at the Staircase Theatre in Hamilton

Click here for more photos from the event

Duane's videos from the show

Leonard Burns and Dell videos from the Show

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Then he attended the wonderful Mike Branton Sunday matinee at Fionn MacCool's Burlington and picked up a copy of Mike's latest amazing CD!

Click here for more photos of the show

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Check out our recent blog post about Trebleclef's visits to two incredible charity events (includes photos and exclusive videos)

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Recently Added

Our Performer List

• Dougy Flyswatter

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Birthdays

Thu Nov 19

• Jimmy Dymond (Overplayers)
• Loralee McGuirl

Sun Nov 22

• Daryl Gray

Mon Nov 23

• Steven Branchaud
• Sonny Del-Rio
• Corin Raymond
• Tom Wells
• Aaron Zukewich

Tue Nov 24

• Jamie Tennant (CFMU/Ensemble)
• Dawn Tyler Watson

Wed Nov 25

• Robin Banks
• Bianca Bernardi
• Jill Johnson (Shotgun Jilly YouTube Page)
• Rebecca Miller

Thu Nov 26

• Tim Jennings (Freedom Train)

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Featured Video



Links: Marty Allen, More Marty Allen Stories, Video above courtesy of Matt Groopie

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News Roundup (Remembering Billy Berman, Busker Al, Krista Earle, Laura Cole)

We recently found out that former Rick and the Krickets bassist Billy Berman passed away August 9, 2015.  Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

Click here for his obituary.

A word from Lou, our Blogger:
"Going to a Krickets show always meant sharing laughs with Billy and hearing his mastery of the bass.  I will miss him dearly."

Rick Prinsthal (leader of the Krickets) had this to say on Facebook:
"Billy and I met 25 years ago. He was always the kind of character I liked being around - lot's of charisma and plenty of laughs. He was also a pretty sharp dresser in those days!. Billy and I worked in a band for about 8 years..recorded a CD, did a lot of driving from one town to the next, and shared a lot of laughs!. I know that Billy is in a good place now, where he is free from his suffering. In fact, he's probably cracking a few good dirty jokes to the angels right now! RIP BILL"

Links: Rick and the Krickets, More Rick and the Krickets Stories, Video above courtesy of SimVid

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News

Local

• Barbershop Podcast w Busker Al
  
  
  
  Links: Sloppy Jalopy (Al's Band), More Busker Al Stories , Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
  
  
• CHCH Video: Laura Cole
• Local Winners at the 2015 Canadian Country Music Awards
• Festival of Friends Founder, Bill Powell Passes

World

• Passings: Gary Richrath (REO Speedwagon)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef had a busy weekend

He was at Supercrawl on Friday and Sunday.

At the Dine Alone Records Booth - Home of Monster Truck , the Arkells and more 

Trebleclef w Tiny Bill Cody at the Not Psychic booth

At the CHCH TV Booth

More pics of the event: Friday, Sunday

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Our little monkey spent part of his Saturday at the Locke Street Festival, checking out  a number of great bands!

Left to right: Jack Pedler, Judi Rideout and Mark Foley

Click here for more pictures from the event

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He also popped by the Roots and Rails Festival at the Brantford Station Gallery

Kim Koren and Frank Koren

Sue Leonard, Cindy Dell and Brennagh Burns

Click here for more pictures from the event.

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Recently Added

Our Performer List

• Krista Earle
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of Krista Earle
  
  
• Sugardaddies

Our Venue List

• The George Hamilton (Hamilton - Downtown and East Mountain)

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Birthdays

Thursday, September 17

• Al Lukas

Friday, September 18

• Jeremiah Budnark (Jeremiah's Folk Page, Jericho) Birthday
• Steve Didemus (RIP)
• Ian Reid

Saturday, September 19

• Lance Anderson
• Brent Malseed (Retro Party Groove) Birthday
• Michael Pickett

Sunday, September 20

• Jonathan Knight (Soulstack)

Monday, September 21

• Laura Cole

Tuesday, September 22

• Andy Griffiths

Wednesday, September 23

• Joe Clark (Barn Katz)
• Mike Lynch

Thursday, September 24

• Johnny Mac Slater

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Previous (International Country Music Day Videos) - - - Next (Niagara Music Award Nominations) 

News Roundup (Sloppy Jalopy, Cheryl Lescom, Aubrey Wilson)

The Bent Pinky by Scott Metzger

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Local

• Barbershop Podcast w/ Sloppy Jalopy
  
  
  
  Links:  Sloppy Jalopy, More Sloppy Jalopy Stories, Video above courtesy of Barbershop Podcast
• Hamilton Folk Club Supporter Bob Miles Passes
• Video: Chadley Chase on CH Morning Live

World

• LA Harp Wizard Lynwood Slim Passes
• When Weird Al, Little Richard and James Brown played Wheel of Fortune (Video available)

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Recently Added

Our Performer List 

• Cheryl Lescom
  
  
  
  Links: More Cheryl Lescom Stories, Video above courtesy of  Daragent2
  
  
• Peter F. Light
• Maleidoscope
• Rutherford and Robichaud

Our Venue List

• Rock N Raunch (Downtown Hamilton)
• Sanctuary Centre for the Arts (Fort Erie)
• Spyce Lounge (Niagara Falls)

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Blasts From the Past 

• 2009: Videos of Jack de Keyer@Boston Manor
• 2010: New Open Mind CD
• 2011: Videos of Tom Warram@Pine Street Gardens
• 2012: News Roundup w Robin Benedict, John Ellison, James Anthony, Andre Bisson, Tom Wilson)
• 2013: Kathleen Edwards and Stan Rogers on CBC Top Canadian Album List

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Upcoming Birthdays

Friday, August 8

• James Anthony

Saturday, August 9

• Aubrey Wilson
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of Aubrey Wilson
  

Sunday, August 10

• Michael Keys
• Brent Titcomb

Tuesday, August 12

• Jay Baggett
• Dawn Larsh (Tallest Tree)

Thursday, August 14

• "Busker" Al Barubek (Sloppy Jalopy)
• Brad Germain (Dinner Belles)

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Previous (New Ash and Bloom CD) - - - Next (Videos: Pearly Jenkins, Jimmy Bowskill and Bob Lanois@Brantford Arts Block)

Steelworker's Waltz CD Release Party@This Ain't Hollywood (Nov 7, 2011)

Last video courtesy of steingberg321.

Click here for a CD Review and more videos from the show

Links: Steve Sinnicks, Al Barubek, Tim Gibbons, EdgarBreau, Martin Verall

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New Steelworker's Waltz Fundraising CD is Pure Hamilton

The new compilation disc, Steelworker's Waltz, is as hardcore Hamilton as it comes. It has amazing Hamilton musicians singing songs about blue collar work on a CD in support of striking steelworkers. This album just bleeds steel.

There are 15 unreleased and/or recently recorded songs from the talented performers in our beloved steeltown. There's poetry, rap, folk, country, blues and much more in this collection - something for everyone!

The CD is available to purchase at Pick N Sticks, Dr. Disc, Cheapies and many other locations across Hamilton. You can also contact boxostudio@gmail.com to request a copy. All monies raised goes towards helping the Local Steelworkers 1005.

Here is the track listing
1. If Not You? - Bill Mahoney
2. 10,000 Degrees - Martin Verall w/Mike Williams (bass)
3. 1005 Anthem - Tim Gibbons
4. Pretty Good Life - Sam Squid
5. Melting Pot - Ray Materick
6. Tougher Now - "Busker" Al Barubek
7. Strength - Brad Hails (Killin' Time Band)
8. All Together Now - Mac-N-Awe
9. Rustbelt Lullaby - Stephen Foster (Crawlin' Kingsnakes)(Simply Saucer)
10. Angles With Bloody Knees - Lori Yates w/Shawn Brush (pedal steel)
11. The Debt - Steve Sinnicks
12. Blue-Green - Kevin Barber
13. Old Steeltown - Edgar Breau (Simply Saucer) with Les Smith (Trickbag)(harmonica)
14. The Colour of Steel - Shawn Brush
15. Oh Hamilton - The Hamilton Kid w/Brendan Russell (keyboards)

Below are a few videos from the CD release party. We'll be posting more footage of that soon.









Last video courtesy of steinberg321

Click here for more footage of the event

Links: Steve Sinnicks, Al Barubek, Tim Gibbons, Edgar Breau, Martin Verall

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Previous (JP Riemens@Station House) - - - Next (More Steelworker's Waltz CD Release Party) 

Sloppy Jalopy/Burnin' Ethyl Halloween Party@West Town (October 29, 2011)

Click here for pictures

Links: Burnin' Ethyl, More Burnin' Ethyl Stories, Sloppy Jalopy, More Sloppy Jalopy Stories

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Previous (New Andy Griffiths CD) - - - Next (Hamilton Music Award Nominations) 

Burnin' Ethyl and Friends@The Corktown (August 20, 2011)

All videos are © April Severin

With Steve Sinnicks on drums









Also on the bill were the Resposibiles . . .



... and Sloppy Jalopy (featuring Busker Al)



Links: Burnin' Ethyl, More Burnin' Ethyl Stories

Tim Gibbons and the Drifting Drawers @ Fenian Films (December 31, 2010)

Click here if you can't see the videos.

Left to right: Busker Al (guitar-left, vocals on He Stopped Loving Her Today), Tim Gibbons (guitar, vocals), Mike Williams (bass), Drums: ?





More Teenage Head covers/stories





Links: Tim Gibbons - More Tim Gibbons Stories

More footage from the show:

• Stephen Foster and Friends
• Dave Rave and Friends: Part 1, Part 2
• Photos of the event

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Previous (Videos from Augusta Street) - - -  Next (Stepehen Foster@Fenian Films) 

Improv Jam and Love Fest @ McMaster Children's Hospital (December 22, 2010)

Click here if you can't see the videos.




More Louis Armstrong covers/stories






Links: Aalia Kesari - Andy Griffiths - Wright-Patterson Refugees - Melissa Bel - Burnin' Ethyl - Acoustics - View Photos

Click below to donate to Mac Kids



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Previous (Hamilton Folk Club@Pheasant Plucker) - - - Next (Jack de Keyzer/Jerome Godboo@Stonewalls)

Wright-Patterson Refugees @ This Ain't Hollywood (July 13, 2010)

Click here if you can't see the videos.





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Singer/Guitarist Albert Barubek took a solo turn as well.



Later on, he was joined by Greg Brisco.



Links: Wright-Patterson Refugees Facebook Page

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This was part of a larger charity event celebrating the 25th anniversary of Live Aid. Click here for some footage of Ginger St. James from this event as well.