Showing posts with label Blue Rodeo. Show all posts
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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Unforgettable Tracks on New SG Sinnicks EP


It's been a while since we've heard new studio recordings from veteran Hamilton artist SG (Steve) Sinnicks. Thankfully, his newest wonderful EP, Fridge Magnet breaks that silence! Listeners (and fridges) will be all the better for it.

SG's a talented musician and this new collection is a must for fans of singer/songwriters who can craft a song the old-fashioned way. Every tune tells a tale with impact, With his trademark wit and great lyricism, SG fashions six unforgettable tracks. The physical CD also comes with a free fridge magnet as an extra bonus!

A number of great musicians help out on the EP: Carl Jennings (Freedom Train) on bass, Randall Hill on mandolin, Mike Boguski (Blue Rodeo) on keyboards, and Bill Majoros and Steve Petrie (Blind River Band) on guitars.

You can purchase the CD (and fridge magnet) at SG's live shows or through his online shop. It also be downloaded on Apple Music or streamed through  YouTube and Spotify.

 Stream the album below

Links: Steve SinnicksMore Steve Sinnicks StoriesVideos above courtesy of S.G. Sinnicks - TopicMore Releases


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Saturday, April 25, 2020

GOOD LUCK! Local Country Music Association of Ontario Award Nominees + Full Nominee List


The 8th Annual Country Music Association of Ontario Awards is gonna be jam-packed with a lot of local flavour. When the ceremony hits on October 4, 2020 at the Centennial Hall in London, a ton of area artists will be vying for the top prizes.

Cambridge duo, the Reklaws top the nomination list with an impressive 6 nods (tied with Meghan Patrick).



Links: ReklawsMore Reklaws StoriesVideo above courtesy of The Reklaws

Country superstars Tebey (Burlington) and Tim Hicks (St. Catharines) are up for 4 each.



Links: TebeyMore Tebey Stories, Marie MaiVideo above courtesy of Tebey



Links: Tim HicksMore Tim Hicks StoriesVideo above courtesy of Tim Hicks

Other nominees include Hamilton's Redhill ValleysTianna Woods from Burlington, and Waterloo's Western Swing Authority (their bandmate Jason Barry is also up for Producer of the Year).



Links: ReklawsMore Reklaws StoriesVideo above courtesy of The Redhill Valleys



Links: Tianna WoodsMore Tianna Woods StoriesVideo above courtesy of Marvin Adcock



Links: Western Swing AuthorityMore WSA StoriesVideo above courtesy of The Western Swing Authority - Topic

Area radio station are also getting in on the action. CHKX KX 947- HamiltonCKYY Country 89- Welland, and CKDK New Country 104 - Woodstock got the nod as well.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Click here for the press release.

Here's a full list of nominees.

Single
Album
Songwriter(s)
  • Jessica Mitchell – “Somebody Gonna Get Hurt”, Recorded By Jessica Mitchell ft Tim Hicks
  • Stuart Walker, Jenna Walker, Brad Rempel, Ben Stennis – “I Do Too”, Recorded By the Reklaws
  • Tebey Ottoh, Kylie Sackley, Matt Rogers – “The Good Ones”, Recorded By Tebey and Marie Mai
  • Tim Hicks, Emma-Lee, Karen Kosowski – “What A Song Should Do”, Recorded By Tim Hicks
  • Meghan Patrick, Jordan Rager, Michael Whitworth – “Wild As Me”, Recorded By Meghan Patrick
Female Artist 
  • Tianna Woods
  • Genevieve Fisher
  • Jessica Mitchell
  • Leah Daniels
  • Meghan Patrick
  • Nicole Rayy
Male Artist
  • Tim Hicks
  • Aaron Allen
  • Andrew Hyatt
  • Eric Ethridge
  • Jade Eagleson
  • Jim Cuddy
Group or Duo
Roots Artist or Group
Music Video
Fans’ Choice 
Record Producer(s)
  • Jason Barry – Amanda Jordan, Charlie Major, Josh David, Western Swing Authority, Billy Ray Cyrus
  • Tebey Ottoh and Danick Dupelle – Tebey and Marie Mai
  • J.R. Hutt – Giselle Sanderson, Jamie Warren, Rebekah Stevens, Sean Hogan, Tianna Woods
  • Jeff Dalziel – Aaron Allen, The Abrams, Dan Davidson, Chris Labelle, Ryan Langdon
  • Mark Schroor and Erik Fintelman – David Boyd Janes, Robyn Ottolini, Emily Clair
Radio Station (Large Market)
Radio Station (Medium Market) 
  • CFCO Country 92.9, Chatham
  • CHCQ-FM Cool 100.1 FM, Belleville
  • CICS Pure Country 91.7, Sudbury
  • CJQM-FM Country 104.3, Sault Ste Marie
  • CKXC Country 93.5, Kingston
Radio Station (Small Market)
  • CKYY Country 89, Welland
  • CHAW Country 103, Little Current
  • CJCX Pure Country 106, Orillia
  • CJDL-FM Country 107.3, Tillsonburg
  • CKYC Country 93, Owen Sound
Rising Star Award 
  • Aaron Allen
  • Alli Walker
  • David Boyd Janes
  • Dustin Bird
  • Kelsi Mayne
Francophone Artist or Group
  • Edouard Landry
  • Kristine St-Pierre
  • Les Rats D’Swompe
  • Reney Ray
  • Stef Paquette
Industry Person 
  • Dave Woods, In The Country
  • Johnathan Smalley, Rock N Horse
  • KT Timmermans, Country 103/Manitoulin Country Fest
  • Ron Kitchener, RGK Entertainment
  • Shannon Ella, Pure Country/Complete Country
2020 Impact Award: Carroll Baker (Winner)

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Friday, September 21, 2018

Friday, April 20, 2018

News Roundup (Jeannie Ingrassia Passes, Terra Lightfoot w Jim Cuddy, Brodie Dakin, Harbourtown Sound, Bev Munro Passes)


It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Jeannie Ingrassia, an integral member of the Guitar Clinic in Hamilton. She passed away on April 11, 2018. Our condolences to her friends and family.

We are currently looking for a picture of Jeannie to post here. Please email us at blueshamilton@gmail.com if you have one to send to us.



Lily Sazz (Cootes Paradise)
When I took my first band there to rehearse 4 days a week as we prepared to launch, she wouldn't accept any payment until we'd had our first gig. That was just the beginning of many years of friendship, support and encouragement. I was always super happy to see her whenever we connected.
Chris Church (former employee)
The guitar clinic was my first job when I was 17 fixing amps and pedals Jeannie was super nice to me always she had a wicked sense of humour she always made sure I had a good lunch to eat.. at Rosas bakery. She was a warm intelligent woman who did not take any shit I will miss her. She was a super nice person everyone who worked at the clinic had respect for her everyone liked her. She was a mom to all of us guys that worked there at the time. R.I.P
Jason Colavecchia (Smoke Wagon Blues Band)
Jeannie allowed me to make payments over a year to help me pay for my 1st six string F-bass. Without that help, I would not have evolved into the musician I am today.
Christina Ingrassia (daughter)
She loved the people that came through the door of the Clinic, & she really did enjoy helping people, she was a true music lover; music all the time, at home, in the car. She was even singing & groovin' right up until the end.

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      Monday, April 16, 2018

      GOOD LUCK! Local Country Music Association of Ontario Award Nominees


      Many of our incredible area musicians will be heading down to London for the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards on June 3, 2018. There were quite a few local nominees and hopefully they'll pick up some hardware.

      Hamilton boasts a few nominees: Blue Rodeo (which has Hamilton's Colin Cripps in its current lineup) and radio station KX 94.7 FM are up for awards.



      Links: Blue RodeoMore Blue Rodeo StoriesVideo above courtesy of Blue Rodeo

      The Halton region also has a few artists in the running: Burlington's Tianna Woods and Tebey along with Oakville's Nicole Rayy.



      Links: Tianna WoodsMore Tianna Woods StoriesVideo above courtesy of Tianna Woods



      Links: TebeyMore Tebey StoriesVideo above courtesy of Tebey



      Links: Nicole Rayy, More Nicole Rayy Stories, Video above courtesy of Nicole Rayy

      As for Niagara, there's St. Catherines Country superstar Tim Hicks and CKYY Country 89 (Welland).



      Links: Tim HicksMore Tim Hicks StoriesVideo above courtesy of TimHicksVEVO

      Other local artists include The Western Swing Authority and Jason Barry from Waterloo, Shae Dupuy (Cambridge).



      Links: Western Swing AuthorityMore WSA StoriesVideo above courtesy of TheWSAMusic



      Links: Shae DupuyMore Shae Dupuy StoriesVideo above courtesy of Shae Dupuy

      GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!

      Leading the pack with nominations is the James Barker Band with 6.

      Below is a complete list of nominees.

      Single
      Female Artist
      Male Artist
      Group/Duo
      Roots Artist/Group
      Rising Star
      Music Video
      Fan's Choice
      Record Producer(s)
      Radio Station (Large Market)
      Radio Station (Small Market)
      Album
      Industry Person

      Friday, March 16, 2018

      News Roundup (Avery Raquel, Iskwe, Brennagh Burns w Dave Pomfret, Acoustic Music Awards)


        News

        Local
        Canada
        International Acoustic Music Award WinnersCanadians are bolded
        Folk/Americana/Roots
        Instrumental
        First Light
        AAA/Alternative
        Best Group/Duo
        Best Male Artist
        Best Female Artist
        Country/Bluegrass
        Passings

        Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

        Trebleclef wanted to support Locke Street so he visited many locations in the community.

        He attended the #LoveLockeStreet fundraiser at the Rock on Locke. The next day, he did the Walk on Locke and visited all the amazing shops. He also popped in to visit our wonderful sponsor Judy Marsales Real Estate.


        Photo albums:

        Saturday, February 10, 2018

        Hamilton's Colin Cripps Joins Jim Cuddy on CBC's q


        Recently, Hamilton guitarist Colin Cripps teamed up with his fellow Blue Rodeo bandmate Jim Cuddy on CBC's program to help promote Cuddy's new solo album. The two were joined by Anne Lindsay on fiddle and Steve O'Connor on piano.

        Here are two video clips from the show.





        Links: Jim Cuddy, More Blue Rodeo StoriesColin CrippsMore Colin Cripps StoriesVideos above courtesy of q on CBC

        Blast from the Past: Matt Mayes on q

        Links: q on CBC, More q Stories 

        Here's a bonus video of Colin with Alan Doyle of Great Big Sea



        Links: Alan Doyle, More Great Big Sea Stories, Video above courtesy of BetweenTheRock

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        Wednesday, January 10, 2018

        GOOD LUCK! Vote for Local Artists in the 2018 Music Express Awards!


        The popular Canadian digital music magazine, the Music Express is currently doing a poll for their 2018 Awards. A few local artists are in the running so we encourage you to vote.  We're not quite sure when the deadline is so please vote soon.

        Hamilton Bluesman Jack de Kezyer is up for two categories (Top Blues Artist and Top Blues Album).



        Links: Jack de KeyzerMore Jack de Keyzer StoriesVideo above courtesy of ArleighELuckett

        Blue Rodeo, which now has Hamilton's Colin Cripps in its lineup is nominated for Top Live Act - Concert Hall/Club Venue.



        Links: Blue RodeoMore Blue Rodeo StoriesVideo above courtesy of Blue Rodeo

        Downchild (who have members from Brantford and Niagara) is also nominated in both Blues categories.



        Links: Downchild Blues BandMore Downchild Stories, Video above courtesy of The Best Playlists Ever

        St. Catharines Country superstar Tim Hicks is also competing for Top Country Artist - Male.



        Links: Tim HicksMore Tim Hicks StoriesVideo above courtesy of CBC Music

        GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!

        Here's a complete list of nominees

        Blues Artist or Group
        Blues Album
        Live Act - Concert Hall/Club Venue
        Country Artist (Male)
        Country Group
        Country Artist (Female)
        Country Album
        Recording Artist (Female)
        Recording Artist (Male)
        Recording Group
        Album
        New Artist or Group
        Comeback Artist or Group
        Live Act - Arena/Festival
         RnB Artist or Group


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        Friday, October 6, 2017

        News Roundup (Tom Petty, Purple Helmet, Shjaane Glover, Colin Cripps)



        Local social media reaction:

        Dave Rave: RIP. Always an inspiration to me. This is truly sad news

        Lou Molinaro: Thinking about some of the TOM PETTY shows that I saw and one of the more memorable ones was the early September show 1989 at the Kingswood Theatre in Canada's Wonderland. THE REPLACEMENTS opened up.

        Tyler Schwende: Beyond sad news about rock icon Tom Petty. I will always remember his famous saying 'Don't bore us - get to the chorus!' Thank you Tom for all the amazing songs and of course fabulous hooks that inspired me as an artist and thousands of others. Your music will not be forgotten.


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        Thursday, June 29, 2017

        Keyboardist Herve Basset Passes


        It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Toronto keyboardist Herve Basset. He was an early member of the Hamilton/Burlington group Smoke Wagon Blues Band and played with many area musicians as well. We will post more details as they become known. Our condolences to his fans, friends and family.

        There will be a celebration of his life on July 1st, 1-3pm at the Hideout in Toronto.

        Here are a few heartfelt comments from social media

        Corey Lueck (Smoke Wagon Blues Band):
        Herve was a dear friend and musical brother, we traveled all over this damn province together making music, the chemistry we had on stage took us to some crazy lands and back. Herve played on many of our early albums and close fans of the band will always remember him as "Greasy Bones Herve"
        Phil Naro
        Herve, your life was taken away way too soon and it is hard to understand why tragic things like this happen to such talented & good people. So glad we were able to work together and will always remember all the great times we shared.
        You were one of a kind brother. You were nice and kind to everyone and treated all with such genuine love. Peace out amigo. To all my friends, I know how much this shocks and hurts, so we will celebrate his amazingness each time we're blessed to hit a stage or share in the enjoyment of music.
        Rob Quail
        The loss of Herve Basset leaves a huge hole in our community. Just a lovely, sweet, generous man and an infectiously enthusiastic and creative musician.



        Links: Smoke Wagon Blues BandMore Smoke Wagon Blues Band StoriesVideo above courtesy of Corey Lueck



        Links: Shawn Brady, More Blue Rodeo Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Craig Thomson



        Links: Forever Man, More Eric Clapton Covers/StoriesVideo above courtesy of Twentyfive Musical

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