Showing posts with label Darcy Feaver. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Darcy Feaver. Show all posts

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Vote for the 2021 Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Awards (Deadline is Sept 19)


Below is a complete list of music-related nominees. Please click the picture above for the complete listings. 

As a favour, we'd also like to ask you to vote for:

Monday, November 5, 2018

CONGRATS! 2018 Spectator Readers' Choice Award Winners!


On Friday, October 26, the 2018 winners of the Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Awards were unveiled. The special supplemental section featured the best that Hammertown has to offer, including our wonderful music community. 

Here's a list of all the music-related winners.

P = Platinum (1st place)
D = Diamond (2nd place)
G = Gold
Everything else is in the top ten.

Local Musician or Band 
Top Ten
A special congrats to one of our sponsors, Picks N Sticks, who won platinum for Musical Instrument Store and Gold for Music School:

We would also like to give a shout out to our Blogger's workplace, the St. Charles Adult Education Centre who won Platinum in the Adult Education category and Diamond in the Learning Centre category.

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Readers' Choice Awards, More Spec Readers' Choice Awards Stories

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

GOOD LUCK! Spectator Readers' Choice Award 2018 Nominees! Vote Deadline Sept 25


The Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Awards are here again and there's only have a few days left to vote. Click here to vote. Deadline is September 25, 2018 at 5pm. 

Here are the nominees for the Local Musician or Band category:
Other music related categories include Concert Venue, Festival, Live Entertainment Facility, Live Jazz Club, Live Music Bar/Lounge, Music Instructor, Musical Instrument Store, Music School, Radio Station, Record/CD Store and Recording Studio.

One of our sponsors, Picks 'N' Sticks is up for Music School, Musical Instrument Store,  and a few of their Instructors are up for awards too.

Lou, our Blogger would also appreciate a vote for his workplace, the St. Charles Adult Education Centre in the Adult Education and Learning Centre categories.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Readers' Choice Awards, More Spec Readers' Choice Awards Stories

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

News Roundup (Philip Bast, Dinner Belles, Darcy Feaver, Aaron Goldstein)


Kitchener Music Scene Booster Philip Bast Passes

Our condolences to his family and friends.  The Kitchener music scene has lost an important figure.

Here are a few social media comments:

Amber McLean: "I am so deeply saddened. I have just learned of the loss of our wonderful and so genuine and kind Philip Bast. He was a friend and a fan but most important of all, he was a gentle, thoughtful and beautiful human being. Philip was a devoted supporter of the local KW music scene but his passion for the arts reached so many communities. I feel so much gratitude when I think of all he did for me, so generously, throughout my career. Rest well Philip. My heart is with you and your family."

Shane Guse (Western Swing Authority): Shocked and sad to hear about Philip Bast's passing. He was a real supporter of the arts in our community, a great guy and always eager to help. And that voice....you could never mistake that voice that started countless videos promoting the work of endless artists. Condolences to all his family and friends.

Brenda Lewis: This is such a shock and so heartbreaking. Deep gratitude to Philip for his unending support to those of us in the arts in the Waterloo region. I'll miss running into you with your trusty video cam at so many music events, too, since you retired.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

New Jerry Johnson CD: Barber's Chair

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jerryjohnson23
Funk, Blues and Soul are the order of the day for Jerry Johnson's latest release Barber's Chair.  The local axeman is definitely a virtuoso on the guitar and his impressive skills are on display throughout the Hamilton Music Award nominated 5-track CD.

It starts and ends with fiery guitars from the title track and the closer, Mr. Blues.  In between there's the uptempo What Do I Think About Me Now, the beautiful In My Dreams featuring guest vocalist Darcy Feaver, and the emotional Life Before You.

Multi-instrumentalist Steve Negus of Saga fame also adds some amazing touches to this disc.

You can pick up the CD at any of Jerry's earth shaking live shows or you can download it (or get a CD Rip) at cdbaby.

Click here if you can't see the video below.



Blast from the Past: Jerry Johnson CD-Right Now

Links: Jerry Johnson, More Jerry Johnson Stories, More CD Releases

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