Valentine's Day Videos by Brennagh Burns, Dharlings, Big Rude Jake, Ken Whiteley

Update of 2011 Post

Links: Brennagh Burns, More Brennagh Burns Stories, More From This Show

More From This Show



Links: Big Rude Jake, More Big Rude Jake Stories, Margaret Stowe, More Margaret Stowe Stories, More From This Show



Links: Ken Whiteley, More Ken Whiteley Stories, More From This Show

More Valentine's Day Videos

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Happy World Fiddle Day! (Benjamin Dakota Rogers, The Schotts, Cootes Paradise)

Update of 2017 Post

Links: Benjamin Dakota Rogers, More Benjamin Dakota Rogers Stories, Video above courtesy of Cultivate Music



Links: The Schotts, Video above courtesy of the Schotts



Links: Cootes Paradise, More Cootes Paradise Stories, More Bob Dylan Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Lily Sazz

Click here for more Fiddle Day Videos

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Happy Piano Day (Matt Weidinger, Amy Di Nino, Leslie Hudson, Sean le Sage)

Update of 2017 Post

March 29, 2023is Piano Day, the 88th day of the year.

Links: Matt Weidinger, More Matt Weidinger Stories, Soulstack, More Soulstack Stories, More Kinks Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Soulstack



Links: Elise Brisson, Amy Di Nino, More Amy Di Nino Stories, Video above courtesy of Robert Brisson



Links: Leslie Hudson, More Leslie Hudson Stories, Video above courtesy of rbirmmusicfan



Links: David Flack, Sean Le Sage, More Sean Le Sage stories, Video above courtesy of David Flack

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Charles M Schulz's 100th Birthday!

In honour of what would have been Charlie Brown/Peanuts cartoonist Charles M Schulz's 100th birthday, here are a few musical numbers inspired by his creations.

Links: Amy Di Nino, More Amy Di Nino Stories, Video above courtesy of Kitchener Public Library

Links: Royal Guardsmen, Video above courtesy of tomtakenator

Video above courtesy of BroadwayJLM

More 100th Birthdays

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Happy Toot Your Flute Day! Videos by Mark Volkov, Suzanne Shulman, Leslie Newman

Update of 2018 Post

Links: Cootes Paradise, More Cootes Paradise Stories, Video above courtesy of Lily Sazz



Links: Suzanne Shulman, Trio Lyra, Video above courtesy of triolyra



Links: Leslie Newman, Video above courtesy of Robert DiVito

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Cootes Paradise Brings Funky, Bluesy Soul to New Album

You can shake off the COVID-19 Blues by listening to Downstream, the fabulous sophomore album from local supergroup, Cootes Paradise.

Cootes lays down some funky, bluesy soul that'll shake off your woes and get your body movin'. The band can boogie it up better than any other band out there and they have the skills to show them how it's done.

Speaking of the band, members include:

• Sue Leonard (lead and background vocals)
• Wayne Krawchuk (guitar, lead and background vocals)
• Lily Sazz (keys, background vocals)
• Amy Di Nino (drums, percussion, background vocals)
• Ian Taylor (bass)
• Mark Volkov (multiple instruments)

The album will be available via the band's website and through Bancamp,  Spotify and more.

Videos above courtesy of Cootes Paradise

Blast from the Past: Cootes Paradise's Debut Album

Links: Cootes Paradise, More Cootes Paradise Stories, Video above courtesy of Whitehall Entertainment Incorporated, More Releases

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News Roundup (Easy Lemon, Passings, Cootes Paradise)

January 2018 Issue of Maple Blues

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcast w Easy Lemon
  
  
  
  Links: Easy Lemon, More Easy Lenon Stories, More Barber Shop Podcasts, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
  
• New Cootes Paradise Album
• Local Maple Blues Award Winners
• Harrison Kennedy Nominated for Blues Music Awards
• Logan Staats Wins 1st Winner of CTV's the Launch

Canada

• Quebec Music Producer Paola Simonetto Passes
• Talkin' Blue Podcast w Bill Henderson
• George Olliver to Receive Cashbox Canada Legacy Award
• January 2018 issue of Maple Blues
• Music PEI Award Nominees

Passings

• Danny Woods (Chairmen of the Board - Harrison Kennedy's Former Band))
  
  
  
  Links: More Chairmen of the Board Stories, Video above courtesy of Steven Michael Borgarat
  
  
• Fast Eddie Clarke (Motorhead guitarist)
• Dolores O'Riordan (Cranberries singer)
• Chris Tsangarides (Producer)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music Loving Monkey

Trebleclef returned to the Corktown in Hamilton to experience the explosive Cootes Paradise CD Release Party!

Click here for more pictures from this event

Here's a video from the show:

Links: Cootes Paradise, More Cootes Paradise Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

MORE NEWS ROUNDUPS

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Cootes Paradise Debut is World Class

Pretty much everything about the self-titled debut album of Dundas band Cootes Paradise screams 'world-class'. From the beautiful look of the CD art to the phenomenal production and, of course, the astonishing music - it's all impressive.

It's no wonder since Cootes Paradise is a super-group. Members include:

• Sue Leonard (lead and background vocals)
• Wayne Krawchuk (guitar, lead and background vocals)
• Lily Sazz (keys, lead and background vocals)
• Amy Di Nino (drums, percussion, background vocals)
• Ian Taylor (bass)
• Mark Volkov (multiple instruments)

Together, they've forged a collection of well-crafted songs that are bluesy, funky, soulful and more. Each and every song has its own unique flavour. They all have the talent to pull off this wondrous genre-blending with panache.

To top it all off, there's the legendary Nick Blagona doing production, mixing and mastering (as well as some percussion).  Other highlights include a visit from the remarkable Grand River Voices choir on one track and some extraordinary co-writing by Sharon Washington, Daniel Cavasant, Tom Shea and others.

You've gotta get your hands on this album so pick it up at one of the group's unforgettable live shows. Stores carrying the CD include Dr. Disc in Hamilton and Ellënoire in Dundas. It's also available through their website, cdbaby and itunes.

Links: Cootes Paradise, More Cootes Paradise Stories, Videos above courtesy of Cootes Paradise, More Releases

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Run For The Hills@Artword Artbar (February 15, 2013)

Run for the Hills is Amy Di Nino (percussion/piano), Brandon General (guitar), Brennagh Burns (guitar, mandolin, kazoo), Cindy Dell (guitar, vioin), Les Smith (guitar, harmonica)












More Blind Willie McTell covers/stories

Blast from the Past:  Dharlings (w Cindy, Brennagh & Amy)@Moonshine Cafe

Links: Run for the Hills, More Cindy Dell Stories

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Cindy Dell and Friends@Brantford Station Gallery (May 27, 2012)

Cindy Dell (lead vocals, backing vocals on Ruby), Amy Di Nino (percussion), Matthew Ryan Wooley (lead vocal on Ruby, guitar on 2nd song and Ruby), Brennagh Burns (backing vocals on 2nd song and Ruby), Duane Rutter (guitar on Ruby and Big Yellow Moon)









Click here for more video from the show and a review of Cindy's latest CD.

Bonus videos courtesy of Cindy.





Links: Cindy Dell, More Cindy Dell Stories

New Cindy Dell CD: Gathering Tales

Gathering Tales, the latest CD from singer/songwriter Cindy Dell, has the perfect title. A collection of stories is exactly what this disc is.

Each lyric paints a different tale. From carefree fun (Fishing Song), social commentary (Glory Daze), love (Lonely Boy Timid Girl), history (For As Long as the River Flows) and much more. Cindy's words offer great emotional resonance to every topic.

The variety of the music also mirrors the lyrics. Each tune has its own sonic soul. The songstress herself sings (and what an amazing voice), plays guitar, violin, harmonica and much more. Amy Di Nino (Wark) beautifully plays drums and other percussive instruments. David E. Campbell supplies the wonderful guitars.

The CD is available at her live shows.

Below are two videos from her recent CD Release Party. We'll be posting more from this show soon.





Links: Cindy Dell, More Cindy Dell Stories

Simcoe Friendship Festival (featuring the Dharlings) July 30, 2011

Above video coutesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers. Ones below are courtesy of Skumm60




Below are two videos from last year's festival featuring Duane Rutter, Cindy Dell and Amy Wark of the Dharlings. These are courtesy of LuisPearTree.



Links: The Dharlings, More Dharlings Stories, Jonathan Byrd, Jess Elgersma

The Dharlings @ Moonshine Cafe (January 28, 2011) Part 2

Click here if you can't see the videos.







Links: Dharlings - More Dharlings Stories

More from the show

• Brennagh Burns opening
• Part 1

The Dharlings @ Moonshine Cafe (January 28, 2011) Part 1

Click here if you can't see the videos.





Then Brennagh Burns joined the band.



More Neil Young covers/stories





Links: Dharlings - More Dharlings Stories

More from the show

• Brennagh Burns opening
• Part 2

Busted Flat 7th Anniversary Show @ Kitchener Boathouse (October 30, 2010) Part 2

This was an event to celebrate Busted Flat Records
Click here if you can't see the videos.













Links: Busted Flat - Romney Getty - Craig Smith - Duane Rutter - Lynn Jackson - Jay Semko - Sex Dwarf - Paul MacleodClick here for Part 1