Showing posts with label Angela McKay. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Angela McKay. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 1, 2019

2018: Year in Review


2018 was an eventful year for the Hamilton Blues Lovers. We turned 10 years old and had an incredible celebration to commemorate it. This was also a mixed year for the music industry.

Local musicians who passed: 
Canadian musicians who passed (highlights):
International musicians who passed (highlights):
Most Popular Blog Posts
  1. Ronnie Lodge Passes
  2. Founding Downchild Bassist Milne Passes
  3. Angela McKay Passes
  4. Mike Northcott Passes
  5. Fraser Loveman Passes
Other Highlights of the Year
Our Top 3 Reviews
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Monday, April 23, 2018

Hamilton's Brian Wice Passes


It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Hamilton musician Brian Wice.  He passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, just months after his beloved wife and musical partner, Angela McKay.  He was also a regular at the Hamilton Folk Club.

His obituary:
WICE, Brian Carl - Peacefully (on his own terms) at his home, surrounded by love on April 16, 2018 in his 74th year.

Beloved husband of the late Angela McKay. Loving father of Brent (Roxana), David (Coby) and Benjamin. Cherished Grandpa of Julia, Taylor, Lacey and Lindsay.

Dear brother of Julia, the late Barbara (Hank), Alan (Slavica) and Grant (Angèle). Brian will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews, family and his enormous circle of friends.

Special thanks to all of Brian’s caregivers for their kindness and support.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Brian’s life will take place at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, 555 Bay Street North, on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 6:30pm.

Donations to JAZZ.FM91 would be appreciated. Contact jbryan@jazz.fm for information.
From Lou, our blogger:
It was an honour to get to know Brian and his wife Angela. I will miss their musical talents and friendship. 


Links: More Brian Wice Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
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Saturday, February 17, 2018

News Roundup (James Marshall on the Launch, I Got the Girl, Johnny Cowell)





Video above courtesy of CTV's The Launch
News

Local
Passings
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Friday, January 26, 2018

Hamilton's Angela McKay Passes

Photo courtesy of the Hamilton Folk Club
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Hamilton singer Angela McKay on January 23, 2018. She was a Hamilton Folk Club regular. Our condolences to her family, friends and fans.

Her obituary is below:
In Memory of Angela Margaret McKay
November 28, 1968 - January 23, 2018
Peacefully at the Juravinski Hospital on January 23, 2018 at the age of 49. Beloved wife and partner of Brian Wice for 20 years. Loving daughter of Norma Lovegrove and niece of William Sears. Cherished sister of Brenda (Fred), Nancy (Tom), Ronalea, Lorraine, Andrew (Toni), Mary (Nino), Penny (King) and Angus. Angela is loved and will be missed by Brent (Roxana), David (Coby) and Benjamin, many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation at MARKEY-DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 1774 King Street East (at Kenilworth) on Thursday February 8, 2018 from 6-9 pm and on Friday, February 9, 2018 from 9am until the time of Funeral Service at 11 am. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Donations in Angela's memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
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Friday, October 28, 2011

Private Jam (October 22, 2011), Part 2









More from this show:
Links: Wendell Ferguson, John and Sheila Ludgate, Angela McKay, David Lum
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Private Jam (October 22, 2011), Part 1











More from this show:
Links: Wendell Ferguson, John and Sheila Ludgate, Andy Griffiths, Jericho, Angela McKay
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