Showing posts with label Bill Holinaty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bill Holinaty. Show all posts

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Enter to Win 2 Tix to 2024 Blues With A Feeling!


Blues With a Feeling is back for another year!  The annual fundraiser (proceeds go the Bob Pedler Fund) in honour of Blues giant King Biscuit Boy (aka Richard Newell) always features killer Blues acts and this year's no different.

Juno winner Steve Strongman will be headlining the incredible show. Brant Parker will bring his recently reunited Bay City Blues Band to join in the fun. Special guest Carlos Del Junco is gonna be showing off his harmonica virtuosity too. All this for only $30. Click here to buy tickets.

Thanks to the event's promo team, we have two tickets to this not-to-be-missed show to give away. To enter to win please do one (or more) of the following:
The deadline to enter is Monday, May 6, 2024 at midnight. A winner will be drawn and they'll have until the end of the day to respond. If they don't respond, another winner will be picked.
 

Links: Steve Strongman, More Steve Strongman Stories, Video above courtesy of Mario Toneguzzi

Links: Brant Parker, More Brant Parker Stories, Video above courtesy of Angelo NotoCampanella

Links: Carlos Del Junco, More Carlos Del Junco Stories, Video above courtesy of Stray Music Tracks From DavoRobbo


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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

New CD from Hamilton's Andre Bisson Explodes with Soul and Energy


Whether you're a believer or not, you'll be screaming AMEN after listening to Break, the unbelievable new album from Hamilton's Andre Bisson. With the urgency of a gospel preacher, the talented Bluesman sings his heart out and brings his skills to a whole other level!

It all kicks off with the amazing title track that starts mid-tempo then becomes a musical kick in the teeth exploding with soul and energy. What follows is Andre swinging, roaring, rocking and wailing with emotion. He and the band also have no trouble handling the delicate and beautiful numbers as well.

As always, Andre picks some of the best players around to back him up:
So perk up your life by getting this incredibe CD at his unforgettable live shows (including the CD Release show at the Spice Factory in Hamilton on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 2:30pm). You can also  purchase/download it using cdbaby or iTunes.







Blast from the Past: Andre's Last CD

Links: Andre Bisson, More Andre Bisson stories, Videos above courtesy of Andre Bisson, More Releases

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Fort Erie's Spencer MacKenzie Unleashes Energetic Debut Album!


Fort Erie teenage Blues sensation Spencer Mackenzie has been astounding everyone with his wild, powerful guitar skills for quite a while.  Now he's bottled up that energy and unleashed it on his debut CD, Infected With the Blues.

Featuring 8 covers and 3 originals co-written by the young performer, the album displays Spencer's explosive, hard rockin, style.  His voice and guitar playing show more soul and character than some players three times his age.

The songs have a full sound thanks to some incredible backup: Brant Parker, David "The Groove Doctor" McMorrow, Alan Duffy, Sean O'Grady, Ryan Baker, Bill Holinaty, Mike Polci, Max Hillier, Sharon Riley, Rochelle Harrison, Camille Harrison and Dean Malton, who also produces.

So hurry to one of his unforgettable live shows to pick up the CD or order it through his online shop.  You can also download it using cdbaby.







Blast from the Past: Spencer Wins Kitchener Blues Youth Showcase

Links: Spencer MacKenzie, More Spencer Mackenzie Stories, Videos above courtesy of Spencer MacKenzie, More Releases

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