Hug a Drummer Day Videos of Matt Burns

Update of 2021Post

Links: Spencer Mackenzie, More Spencer Mackenzie Stories, Video above courtesy of Frank Muggianu

Links: Matty Simpson, More Matty Simpson Stories, Video above courtesy of bluetiltstudio

Links: Steve Deeps, More Deeps Stories, Video above courtesy of The Unicorn Project GTA

Links: Matt Burns, More Drummer Day Stories

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'Play Music on Your Porch' Day Videos by Matt Coleman & Friends

Update of 2021 Post

Links: Dave Pomfret. More Dave Pomfret Stories

Links: Steve Deeps, More Deeps Stories

Links: More Matt Coleman Stories, Videos above courtesy of Matt Coleman, More Porch Music Day Videos

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Happy Birthday Hamilton, Ontario (Videos by Deeps, TommyGunn, Tongue Fu, Lucas Stagg)

Today (June 9, 2018), the city of Hamilton, Ontario is 172 years old.  In celebration, here are some music videos about the Hammer!



Links: Deeps, More Deeps Stories, Video above courtesy of musicfromthedeeps



Links: TommyGunn, Video above courtesy of  TOMMYGUNN



Links: Tongue Fu, Video above courtesy of Tongue Fu



Links: Lucas Stagg, More Lucas Stagg Stories, Video above courtesy of Lucas Stagg

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Bandit Queen from Hamilton's Sarah Beatty is Unbelievably Diverse!

Hamilton songstress Sarah Beatty has really outdone herself with her latest unbelievable album, Bandit Queen.  She's done an amazing job evolving into an unpredictable, genre-fusing singer/songwriter.

There's no pinning her down on this recording: going from soulful chanteuse to ragtime gal to heartfelt balladeer and beyond. Bandit Queen showcases an incredible versatility and range. Every song has it's own feel and you never know what she's gonna hit you with next!

Aiding her on her music journey is a top-notch main band featuring Matty Simpson (electric guitar, banjo),  Justine Fischer (bass) and Dave Clark (Drums).  Also lending a hand are Greg Brisco (keys), Deeps (keys), Troy Dowding (trumpet, flugelhorn), Steve Collette (trumpet, flugelhorn), Bob Doidge (Euphonium), Sal Rosselli (sax), Ross Woodbridge (Clarinet), Chris Skrzek of Skirt Check (trombone), Michel Dequevedo (hand percussion) and Mary Simon (harmony vocals).

If you're looking for something truly multi-faceted, you can pick up her CD at Dr. Disc and Cheapies in Hamilton plus Forch's (Cambridge) and Busted Flat (Kitchener).  It can also be purchased through her online shop or iTunes.

Blast from the Past: Sarah's Previous CD - Black Gramophone

Links: Sarah Beatty, More Sarah Beatty Stories, Videos above courtesy of Sarah Beatty - Topic

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Videos: Deeps, Riddim Riders, Shari and Jonny +Justin, Pistolettes, Matty Simpson

Links: More Deeps Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast

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Links: More Riddim Riders Stories, Video above courtesy of MiscellaneousFish

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Links: More Shari and Jonny Stories, More Justin Dunlop Stories, Video above courtesy of shariandjonny's channel

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Links: More Ginger St. James Stories, More May Simon Stories. More Justine Fischer Stories, Video above courtesy of BOYDWILSONFILMS

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Links: More Matty Simpson Stories, Video above courtesy of Rob Wazny

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Hamilton's Will Gillespie Packs His Latest EP with Joy and Energy!

Summer may be over but Hamilton's Will Gillespie will bring that feeling back with his latest EP, Kings of Summer.  He brings a jazzy, bluesy laid-back style to this newest, incredible recording.

Will and his friends have fashioned a very fun EP packed with joy and energy. If you need to feel good, just put this on and your worries will fade away.

There are some amazing backing musicians on this offering. We have Dave Gould (Co-Producer Drums, Percussion, Vocal Harmonies ), Orange McFarland (Upright Bass, Vocal Harmonies, Steve De Piante aka Deeps (Piano ) and Victoria Cox of Skirt Check (Tenor Saxophone)

You can pick up a CD at his wonderful live shows or download it using bandcamp, cdbaby or iTunes.

Stream the EP below



Blast from the Past: Will's Previous Album, Chasing Shadows

Links: Will Gillespie, More Will Gillespie Stories, Video above courtesy of Will Gillespie

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News Roundup (Barber Shop 3rd Anniversary, Soulstack, Lionel Lodge, Mel Monaco)

Click here for more of our music toons!

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News

Local

• Barbershop Podcast 3rd Year Anniversary Show (Pictures of the event below)
  
  
  
  Links: Deeps, George CW Douglas, Will Gillespie, Scotty Bakalar, Matty Simpson, Ian Andrews, Maggie Ciere, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
• CHCH Videos: Mel Monaco, Mark from Dr. Disc Discusses Vinyl Resurgence
• Pianist Harry McDade Passes
• Dec issue of Libretto, the Hamilton Musicians' Guild Newsletter
• Great Blues Coming to Jet Hall in Hamilton
• Hamilton Blues Lovers Turn 7
• Western Swing Authority Nominated for Ameripolitan Awards

Canada

• Toronto Independent Music Award Winners

World

• New Studies Claim Drummers Are Smarter Than Everyone Else

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef attended the Barber Shop Podcast Open House in Hamilton to celebrate the show's 3rd Anniversary. Congrats everyone!

Click here for more pictures of this event

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He also went to see the amazing Soulstack  (with guest bassist Matt Weidinger) at the Jet Hall in Hamilton!

Click here for more photos of the event

Jon Knight & Soulstack (w guest bassist Matt Weidinger) perform Skinny Girl at The Jet Hall in Hamilton #HamOntMusic #HamOnt
Posted by Hamilton B. Lous on Thursday, December 3, 2015

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

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Recently Added

Main List of Sites

• BluesInBronte (YouTube)

New Record Label List

Local labels and ones that have a few area artists. Email us if you know of any that should be on this list

• Alma (Toronto) (Ian Thomas)
• Borealis (Toronto) (Jackie Washington, Stan Rogers, Nathan Rogers)
• Busted Flat (Kitchener)
• Dine Alone (Toronto) (Arkells, City and Colour, Monster Truck)
• Electro-Fi (Toronto) (Harrison Kennedy, Miss Angel Brown, Mel Brown)
• Hidden Pony (Hamilton)
• Latent Recordings (Toronto) (Lee Harvey Osmond, Cowboy Junkies, Skydiggers)
• Pacemaker (Toronto) They reissue Canadian classic rock albums (Christmas)
• Race Records (Hamilton)
• Six Shooter (Toronto) (Danny Michel, Harlan Pepper, Whitehorse) 
• Sonic Magpie (Hamilton)
• Sonic Unyon (Hamilton)
• True North (Burlington)

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Birthdays

Thu Dec 3

• Mark Volkov

Fri Dec 4

• Ron Palangio (Retro Party Groove) 
• Joe Rhodes

Sat Dec 5

• Patrick Ballantyne
• Spider Costello (Stone Blue)

Sun Dec 6

• Mike Cotton
• Max Wray

Mon Dec 7

• Cartoon Bob (Caricature Artist, Project 360)
• Jordan Haller
• David Lum
• Donna Panchezak (Trickbag)
• Steve Pelletier

Wed Dec 9

• Billy Berman (Rick and the Krickets) RIP

Thu Dec 10

• Rolly Greenway (Crowbar)
• Jonny Kerr
• Mark Logan (Busted Flat Records)
• Mike Trebilcock

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Featured Video

Links: Lionel Lodge, More Lionel Lodge stories, Video above courtesy of Lionel Lodge

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Trebleclef Reminds You to Please Help Local Charities

Santa agrees with Trebleclef: Please help local charities this Christmastime

As the holiday season approaches, there will be many incredible charity events to attend.  Please remember those less fortunate at this time of year.

Trebleclef, our little monkey mascot, has been experiencing a number of such special occasions and he encourages everyone to attend a few as well.  It'll make ya feel good there's some amazing music sometimes.

For example, there was Share the Warmth, a wonderful winter clothing drive that had a number of remarkable local musicians playing at Gallagher's in Hamilton.

All winter clothing went to the Good Shepherd Centre.  Check them out if you'd like to donate or volunteer.

With Greg Brisco and Friend

Hangin' with Tomi Swick

Click here for more photos of the event.

Shari Dunn and Jonny Kerr (and friends) play Lost in the Light (by Bahamas) at Share the Warmth at Gallagher's Shari Dunn, Jonny Kerr, Tomi Swick, Justin Dunlop, Deeps (mostly off camera playing piano)
Posted by Hamilton B. Lous on Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Click here if you can't see the video above

The 'Share the Warmth' performers jam to 'The Weight' by the Band! Shari Dunn and Jonny Kerr, Shari Dunn, Jonny Kerr, Mark Crissinger, Shelby Kerr, Tomi Swick, Deeps, Greg Brisco, Justin Dunlop
Posted by Hamilton B. Lous on Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Click here if you can't see the video above

Links: Shari and Jonny, Tomi Swick, Mark Crissinger, Deeps, Justin Dunlop, Stumbleweed, Greg Brisco, More Stories/Covers of the Band, Videos above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

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Also, Elyse, the daughter of Hamilton musician Kevin MacLean, had a beautiful, unique  7th birthday celebration at Delta High School.  Instead of receiving gifts, the event was to collect toys for the Y108 Children's Fund.  There were tons of activities, food and even Santa popped by.  Great job Elyse - you should be proud.

Elyse and her proud papa, Kevin Maclean

Click here for more information on the Children's Fund.

Click here for more photos of the event.

Click here for a listing of local charities.

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Four New Episodes of Ensemble! Online

The third season of Ensemble! is in full swing at Cable 14 Hamilton and the first four episodes are online for your listening and viewing pleasure.  This season, the format was changed to a half hour show with two musicians.

The links are no longer working, we're trying to see if it can be fixed.

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Show 1: Dan Medakovic, Chris Altmann

If you are a Cogeco or Rogers customer, you should be able to see it by clicking here

If not, this link should work.

Click here for photos from the taping

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Show 2: Duane Rutter, Sharon Washington

If you are a Cogeco or Rogers customer, you should be able to see it by clicking here

If not, this link should work.

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Show 3: JP Riemens, Deeps

If you are a Cogeco or Rogers customer, you should be able to see it by clicking here

If not, this link should work.

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Show 4: Jesse Parent, Scotty Bakalar

If you are a Cogeco or Rogers customer, you should be able to see it by clicking here

If not, this link should work.

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Links: Ensemble!, More Ensemble! Stories

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News Roundup (Deeps, Ash and Bloom, James Anthony & Jake Chisholm, Blake Halladay)

Brian Carman of the Chantays Passes
Click pick for video

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcast w Deeps
  
  
  
  Links: Deeps, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
• Spec Story on Music Promoter Madeline Wilson
• Spec Story about Music Promoter Harold Kudlets
• CHCH Live Video: Jay Semko (Northern Pikes)

World

• Passings: Brian Carman (Chantays) Albert Mayles (Gimmie Shelter Director), George Tutko (Engineer)

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NEW! The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

We will now be posting pictures of our cute new mascot as he explores the local music scene!

Last week, he checked out the James Anthony Band with Jake Chisholm at the Black Swan in Burlington

 

Click here for more pictures

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Recently Added


Nothing this week.  Check in next time!

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Birthdays

Thursday, March 12

• Shelley Adams
• Matty Buzanko (Overplayers/The Rest)
• Paul Inston

Friday, March 13

• Blake Halladay
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of Blake Halladay
  
  
• Iain Leslie
• Roy Woolvett (SoulShaker)

Saturday, March 14

• Ben Jokela

Sunday, March 15

• Adam Buschlen

Monday, March 16

• Brendan J Stephens (Vaudevillian)
• Dan Thorpe (Paperboys/Deacons)

Tuesday, March 17

• Pailface Brad (Killin' Time Band)

Wednesday, March 18

• Paul Nathan

Thursday, March 19

• Willow Walker (Vaudevillian)

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Featured Video



Links: Ash and Bloom,  More Ash and Bloom Stories, Video above courtesy of Ash and Bloom

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