Stupendous Solo Album From Kitchener's Mike Elliott

Artist: Mike Elliott (Kitchener)

Recording: Let You Go

Label: Busted Flat Records

Mini-Review: 

Kitchener Bluesman Mike Elliott steps from out of the shadow of Daddy Long Legs and Elliott & the Audio Kings to craft his own stupendous solo offering. A musical  gumbo of rockabilly, fuzzy garage rock and blues, Let You Go grabs you and takes you on a compelling trip.

Available on: Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Physical media on Busted Flat

Personnel:

• Mike Elliott - Guitar, Vocals
• Jimmy Bowskill - Bass Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar, Percussion, Background Vocals, Engineering
• Ian McKeown - Drums on 5 tracks
• Steve O’Connor - Wurlitzer on Change Your Mind
• Steve Marriner - Drums, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Piano, Tremolo Guitar, Percussion, Background Vocals, Engineering, Mixing, Producer

Stream the album below

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New Offering from Kitchener's Elliott and the Audio Kings Will Get You Boogieing

Make sure you have your Fitbits and step counters on when you put on So Much to Do, the latest offering from Kitchener's Elliott and the Audio Kings. Once the music starts, you'll be getting a lot of steps in when you boogie and slide to these excellent tunes.

Released on Busted Flat Records, this album will get you moving right away with it's infectious beats and swingin' sound. Elliott and the Audio Kings are masters of the groove and have enough cool rhythms here for three albums. 

You can download the album from the Busted Flat Bandcamp site or purchase a CD at their impressive live shows or at Encore Records in Kitchener.

Stream the full album here

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Kitchener's Lynn Jackson Shows Many Sides on New Album

From a snarl to a roar, a purr and beyond, Kitchener songstress, Lynn Jackson can do it all. The talented lady shows us many sides on her latest incredible album, Lionheart from Busted Flat Records.

Here you'll find Lynn, the acoustic troubadour, the hard-edge punk princess, the jazzy chanteuse and many others all in one package. Her vocals leave a unique stamp on every track and beautifully played pianos, violins and more accentuate the songs.

Joining Lynn is a team of extraordinary talents, including Rob Deyman & Silvia DiDonato of the Waterstreet Blues Band, Scott Fitzpatrick, Jonny Sauder, Chris Boyne, Chris Colvin, Don Featherstone, John Stuart, Alison Corbett and Wendy Wright.

You can pick up this wonderful album at her web site, Bandcamp, the Busted Flat page, iTunes, Spotify and more.

You can stream the album below.



Blast from the Past: Lynn's 2015 album, Songs of Rain, Snow and Remembering

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Kitchener's the Baudelaires Unleash Radical, Rootsy Reggae on New Album!

Kitchener band, The Baudelaires know their Reggae! Their latest album, Rudeboy Mix Tape (released through Busted Flat) not only features some kick ass, soulful, rootsy Reggae but the lyrical content also pays homage to that wonderful culture.

The music will transport you to Jamaica and the Rastafarian lifestyle. Learning's never been so much fun!

So if you're looking for an amazing sonic experience mixed in with some cultural celebration, you can pick up the CD at their live shows or download it through Bandcamp.



Stream the album below



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Hamilton's The Vaudevillian Pack Tons of Energy and Spirit on New Album!

Hamilton/Kitchener group The Vaudevillian have a new lease on life thanks to their latest amazing album, Bringing Satan Down.  Not only is this their initial offering for Busted Flat Records - it's also the first as a trio.

The extra member hasn't dulled the edgy, pre-war Blues sound they're famous for.   As a matter of fact, their songs have more energy and spirit than before (which they weren't exactly lacking previously).  It's well-produced and recorded but still has and old-fashioned, raw vibe.

There are many ways to get your hands on this sweet album.  There's the Busted Flat Online Shop, Bandcamp and cdbaby.





Stream the album below



Blast from the Past: Vaudevillian Album - Barton Street Blues

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• The Vaudevillian Joins Busted Flat Records
• How Kathleen Edwards Got Her Guitar Back
• 3 New Barber Shop Podcast Episodes (Funyboht, Jim Dan Dee, Laura Cole & Harvey Summers)
• New CDs: Hamilton's Bucket List , Dylan Wickens

Stingray Blues Chart June 2016

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Top 10

1. Jordan Officer: Blue Skies
2. Steve Dawson: Solid States and Loose Ends
3. Matt Andersen: Honest Man
4. David Vest: Devestatin' Rhythm
5. Cecile Doo-Kingue: Anybody Listening: Dialogues, Pt. 2
6. Eric Clapton: I Still Do
7. Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne: Jumpin' and Boppin' 
8. Sean Pinchin: Monkey Brain
9. Golden State-Lone Star Revue: Golden State Lone Star Revue
10. Tommy Castro and the Painkillers: Method To My Madness

Local Work on List

11. David Owen: Livin' Life (Produced by Gary Kendall)

16. Paul Reddick: Ride The One (Produced and guitar by Colin Cripps)

17. Andre Bisson: Left With The Blues
19. Harmonica Shah: If You Live To Get Old, You Will Understand (ft Jack de Keyzer)

61. Whitehorse: Pretty Thing 

75. MonkeyJunk: Moon Turn Red (Produced by Colin Cripps)

77. RootBone: The Long Road Home

87. Dylan Wickens and the Grand Naturals: Hi Lo-Fi

132. Crissinger: Blues Expression (recorded in Hamilton)

World

• Passings: Sir Mack Rice ('Mustang Sally' songwriter), Rob Wasserman (bassist)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef celebrated Canada Day in Brantford's Lion's Park.  He loved seeing Lee Harvey Osmond

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He also checked out the Oh Canada Ribfest in Waterdown and rocked out to Marshall Dane.

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• Busted Flat Records Signs Tanya Philipovich
• Homegrown Hamilton Getting New Location
• CHCH Video: Rosedale
• Hamilton Music Award Winners
• HMA Gala Award Winners
• Erin McCallum Receives First BluesSource/BluesBlast 'Album of the Year' Award

World

• Slim Harpo Music Award Winners

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef rocked out to Chris Antonik and his band at Saturday Nite Blues in Hamilton!

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Links: Chris Antonik, More Chris Antonik Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B Lous

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He was also at a lot of the Hamilton Music Awards festivities

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Thu June 9

• Tonya Horoky Cooper (Rattlesnake Point)
• Luke Doucet (Whitehorse)
• Carl Horton
• Roger Marin
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Kitchener's Stony Lonesome Capture Dynamic Show on Newest Live Album

Kitchener country group, Stony Lonesome do an incredible job of capturing an impressive, dynamic live show on their latest album.   Live at the House of Miracles (courtesy of Busted Flat Records) is an amazing document of their no-nonsense, fun, unpredictable performances.

The gang runs through their compelling originals brimming with honky tonks and broken hearts.  They also throw in a couple of interesting covers: The jazz standard Sunny Side of the Street and Maybe Tomorrow (The Littlest Hobo home).  Stoney Lonesome pack the tunes with top-notch playing, including some amazing pedal steel work.

You can pick up a copy of the CD at their live shows or via the Busted Flat online shop.







Links: Stony Lonesome, Videos above courtesy of Steve Wood

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Kitchener's Lynn Jackson Creates Astounding, Stirring and Passionate Album

The warm atmosphere of Kitchener singer/songwriter Lynn Jackson's newest album, Songs of Rain, Snow and Remembering permeates the entire recording.  It'll take listeners on a wondrous passionate adventure.

This Busted Flat Records release is a perfect platform for Lynn's almost-delicate and expressive vocals.  Accompanied by an astounding, artistic, fully-realized soundscape, her songs will stir your soul.

Lynn has enlisted an amazing array of talent for this album, including Arun Paul, Nick Storring, Joe Dunn and Chris Boyne of Sex Dwarf, Brent Hagerman and Scott Fitzpatrick.  Each of them make stunning contributions to the sound.

If you'd like to pick up a copy, you can head on over to one of her lives show or visit Encore Records in Kitchener.  It's also available through the Busted Flat Online Shop or iTunes.



Blast from the Past: Lynn's CD - The Acoustic Sessions

Links: Lynn Jackson, More Lynn Jackson Stories, More Releases, Video above courtesy of Mark Logan

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'Crazy Things' by Duane Rutter a Perfect Melding of Lyricism and Cool Riffing

Duane Rutter is rightfully one of the most respected singer/songwriters around.  Armed with an incredible backing band, he now has a reputation as one of the most rockin' Americana/Country acts in Canada as well.  You can hear this new, fuel-injected sound on his latest amazing CD, Crazy Things (released through Busted Flat Records).

Without sacrificing his usual beautifully crafted, rich songwork, Duane's souped up his tunes with infectious grooves and powerful guitars.  It's a perfect melding of lyricism and cool riffing.  A couple of graceful slower tracks show off the band's chops as well.

Joining him on his new quest are his current bandmates Andrew Aldridge (guitars/Producer), Carrie Ashworth (bass), Steve "Honeyboy" Wood (pedal steel), Nick Burson (drums), Lisa Winn (vocals) and JB Reed of Human Orchestra (vocals).  Guests on the top notch album include Mark Lalama and Garth Hudson of The Band (both on keys) as well as "Sister" Maud Hudson (vocals). Mixing is done by the legendary Nick Blagona.

So if you're looking for an album to that'll put a spring in your step, you can pick a copy up at any of Duane's live shows (including the upcoming CD Release at the Casbah on October 10, 2015).  CDs can be purchased at Encore Records in Kitchener as well.  It can also be downloaded using iTunes.

Blast from the Past: Duane@Artword Artbar

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Kitchener's Cheryl Lescom Belts Out Wonderful, Rockin', Soulful Blues on '1953'

With her big, soulful voice, Kitchener Blueswoman, Cheryl Lescom and her band, the Tucson Choir Boys create killer tracks on their latest album, 1953 (released through Busted Flat Records).  This amazing music will grab a hold of you instantly.

Cheryl's voice can really boom when it has too but it also can move you with emotion as well.  The boys do a superb job of making some wonderful blues licks and dynamic sounds.  A couple of tunes will even transport you to the 50s.

The band also gets some help on the writing from labelmate, Lynn Jackson, who wrote two of the songs.

If you want some good time rockin's blues you can pick up the CD through her energetic live shows or via the Busted Flat Online shop.  It's available through iTunes as well.

Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

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Some recordings escape our radar, so occasionally we'll be catching up with some mini-reviews!

Cheryl and the Tucson Choir Boys released a self-titled album in 2009.  You'll hear some great, rockin', soulful numbers on here as well.  There's also a little more of a roots feel on the album. You can download it through  cdbaby or iTunes.

Video above courtesy of Dave Sloane

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Blast from the Past: Cheryl Lescom Video and More

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Lucas Stagg Group Are All Fired Up on New Impressive Album!

Toronto's Lucas Stagg Group (the main man is from Cambridge though) are all fired up on Off We Go, their most recent album (offed through Busted Flat Records) .   There's a ton of controlled intensity here.  You can definitely feel a bit of a punk vibe on some tunes but it's backed up by melodic, virtuoso playing.

Lucas and the boys (bassist Danny Alac and drummer Cleave Anderson - formerly of Blue Rodeo) bring their impressive talents to quite a mix of music.  Along with the raw rockers, the group offer folky tracks, a touch of country, some jazzy spots, a little bit o' blues and much more.

You can pick the CD up at any of their electric live shows.  It can also be ordered via the Busted Flat online shop or downloaded through iTunes.






Videos above courtesy of Lucas Stagg

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Some albums escape our radar, so occasionally we'll be catching up with some mini-reviews!

2013's Thanks to You (released under the name Lucas Stagg Band) has a bit more of a poppy feel but it's still packed with infectious rockers, rootsy tunes and more.

This is also available through Busted Flat and iTunes.



Video above courtesy of Lucas Stagg

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Blast from the Past: Lucas Stagg CD - Good Things

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Hamilton's Alfie Smith and Nicole Christian Team Up For a Stunning Album

With Come On In My Kitchen, their first album as a duo, Hamilton couple Alfie Smith and Nicole Christian prove they mesh extremely well as a musical team.  This Busted Flat release is a must-have for any folk blues aficionados.

Alfie's gritty blues growl and Nicole's sweet voice give the disc a wonderful contrast, especially when the two sing in harmony. They even switch it up with Nicole adding an edge to her vocals on a few tracks and Alfie showing his softer side on others.  Of course, this is on top of the stunning guitar and flute work from the talented pair. The only other performer on the album is Nick Burson, who contributes some tasty percussion.

Listeners get the best of both worlds with this mix of classics (the title track, Cakewalk into Town, You Are My Sunchsine, Hound Dog, Iko Iko) and marvelous original songs.

You can pick up a physical CD at their outstanding live shows or through the Busted Flat website (it can be downloaded here too).  Downloads can also be purchased via cdbaby or iTunes.



Links: More Robert Johnson Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Twisted Wood Guitars



Video above courtesy of Paul Bottos

Links: Alfie Smith and Nicole Christian, More Alfie Smith Stories, More Nicole Christian Stories, More Releases

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Wonderful New CD from Kitchener's Shannon Lyon

With The Lights Behind, the wonderful new album from Kitchener's Shannon Lyon you'll get something old and something new.  This Busted Flat Records release features four brand new tracks and re-recordings of his earlier songs.  Either way, there's a ton of amazing music to be heard.

Call it Roots Country or Americana -  this CD has a sweet roughness to it both lyrically and musically.  Shannon's expressive voice will send chills down your spine.  The Lights Behind will definitely affect you emotionally.

He's enlisted the help of some amazing musicians such as Elly Kellner, Mike Roelofs, Kitchener's Steve Wood, Adam Warner, Alex McMaster, Jill Daley, and Hamilton's Rob Szabo, who produced the disc.

You can purchase or download this incredible album at the Busted Flat online store.  It can also be downloaded through many services such as Bandcamp, iTunes, eMusic and cdbaby.







Videos above courtesy of Shannon Lyon

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New Phenomenal Acoustic CD from Kitchener's Lynn Jackson and Chris Boyne

Kitchener Duo Lynne Jackson and Chris Boyne (Sex Dwarf) have teamed up to build an incredible stripped down, rootsy album, The Acoustic Sessions (through Busted Flat Records).  Lynne's phenomenal songs are reconstructed into pure and simple forms filled with beauty and grace.

Her magical voice and the duo's wonderful harmonies will carry you away through the realms of country, folk and a little soul.  The discs live-off-the-floor feel creates a wonderful, inviting atmosphere.

Guest musicians include Joe Dunn (also of Sex Dwarf), Scott Fitzpatrick, Nick Storring, Steve Wood (Stony Lonesome), Wendy Wright on violin and Norman Blake from Teenage Fanclub.

You can pick up the disc at her unforgettable live shows or buy (and download) through the Busted Flat Online Store.  It can also be downloaded through iTunes and eMusic.

Videos above courtesy of Busted Flat Records

Links: Lynne Jackson, More Lynn Jackson Stories, More Releases

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New Daddy Long Legs CD: The Devil's in the Details

With tons of Boogie Blues and hard drinkin' songs, the latest disc from Waterloo's Daddy Long Legs, Devil's in the Details (from Busted Flat Records) is the perfect musical party platter.

This is no-nonsense, rattle the roof, electric blues rock meant to get ya dancin'.  Blazing guitars, fiery harp playing and dynamic vocals are the order of the day here.

There are also a few wonderful detours such as the acoustic Dug My Own Grave, Lonely (a beautiful ballad) and a bit of cool zydeco on Borrowed Time.

This rockin' CD is available at their explosive live shows and through the Busted Flat website.  It can also be downloaded  through Busted Flat and iTunes.

Video below courtesy of Dave Sloan



Video below courtesy of Sound Distillery



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New Lucas Stagg CD: Good Things

Earlier this year, Cambridge's Lucas Stagg released the aptly named CD, Good Things through Busted Flat Records.  Filled with stunning songwriting, the album is a triumph of modern melodic folk rock.

Lucas's expressive voice works extremely well with lively numbers such as She's a Ghost and What I Mean or delicate songs like Good Things and One in the Same.  Each and every track is accompanied by his band's five-star instrumental work.

Lucas is capably backed up by multi-instrumentalist Paul Macleod (ex-Skydiggers) with Jim Wolfe on keyboards and Adam Buschlen on Ukulele Bass.

This outstanding album can be bought at his live shows or though Busted Flat Records (CD or download).  It can also be downloaded through cdbaby or itunes.

Videos below courtesy of Lucas's YouTube page.




 
Blast from the Past: Lucas Stagg and others on the Ensemble TV show

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New Alfie Smith CD: Sometimes the Rain

On his latest CD, Sometimes the Rain, accomplished Hamilton musician Alfie Smith turns his focus toward more of a singer/songwriter sound. The result is a wonderful, emotional experience.

Make no mistake though - every song on this album has a blues soul to it. Both Two-tone Snake and Only Sin are unmistakable bluesy.

On top of that, Alfie's trademark booming voice adds a lot of emotion to the exquistely written tunes. An incredible new arrangement of Paul Simon's Graceland also shows off his skills.

Sometimes the Rain is mainly a solo affair with just Alfie and a guitar. Amy King joins him on piano for three tracks.

The disc is availale at his live shows, online at Busted Flat Records, and at Pick and Sticks.

Below are a few videos of songs from the album.





Links: Alfie Smith, More Alfie Smith Stories

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

This was an event to celebrate Busted Flat Records
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Links: Busted Flat - Romney Getty - Craig Smith - Duane Rutter - Lynn Jackson - Jay Semko - Sex Dwarf - Paul MacleodClick here for Part 1

Busted Flat 7th Anniversary Show @ Kitchener Boathouse (October 30, 2010) Part 1

This was an event to celebrate Busted Flat Records
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Links: Busted Flat - Romney Getty - Craig Smith - Duane Rutter - Lynn Jackson - Jay Semko - Sex Dwarf - Paul Macleod

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