Banjo Day Videos by Dark Mean, Harlan Pepper, Danny Boy Phelan

Links: Dark Mean, More Dark Mean Stories,  Video above courtesy of Dark Mean

Links: Harlan Pepper, More Harlan Pepper Stories, Video above courtesy of Humble Empire

Links: Danny Boy Phelan, More Danny Boy Phelan, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

More Banjo Day Videos

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Grit and Dirt Just Ooze from The Vaudevillian's New Album

The Vaudevillian may be originally from Kitchener but are now Hamilton-based.  The group's music is a perfect match for the former Steeltown as grit and dirt just ooze from these songs. This is as no-nonsense and raw as it gets.

The latest offering, Barton Street Blues is filled with references to Hammertown and is sung with abandon. Featuring an old-timey sound that will transport you back in time, the disc also possesses a powerful, punk-like attitude.

Vaudevillian mainstays Brendan J Stephens (vocals/multiple instruments) and Willow Walker (vocals/washboard/banjo) are joined by Guy Johnson (bass), Minnie Heart of the Ever Lovin' Jug Band (fiddle), Danny Edmonds of Harlan Pepper (vocals/banjo/Producer), Mimi Shaw (vocals) and Aaron on sax.

You can pick up this CD at their live shows or download it via Bandcamp.



Blast from the Past: Vaudevillian CD - Salty Dog

Links: The Vaudevillian, More Vaudevillian Stories, Video above courtesy of the Vaudevillian, More Releases

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Beautiful Scars by Lee Harvey Osmond is a Folk-Rock Masterpiece!

Beautiful Scars, the latest creation from musical collective, Lee Harvey Osmond, is another rugged, raw, folk-rock masterpiece.  Hamilton legend, Tom Wilson (Junkhouse, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Florida Razors) has outdone himself as the main creative force behind this stunning album.

Tom's unmistakable growl is all over this Latent Recordings release.  He blurs the lines between folk, blues, jazz and rock to create bayou swamp music with incredibly poetic lyrics.  There's little gloss and sheen here, it's all about the beautiful grit and dirt!

As always, the Lee Harvey Osmond lineup is ever evolving.  This time we have many local musical compatriots such as Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse), Jesse O'Brien, Tom's son Thompson Wilson (Harlan Pepper), Aaron Goldstein and Darcy Hepner.  Other contributors include  Josh Finlayson (Skydiggers), Andrea Ramolo, John Dymond (Blackie and the Rodeo Kings), Alan Anton (Cowboy Junkies) plus producer Michael Timmons (also of the Cowboy Junkies) and Bluesman Colin James, who co-writes three tracks.

This must-have CD is available at Tom's live shows and a number of physical and online stores.  It's also offered through the Latent Recordings Online Shop and iTunes.

Video above courtesy of Lee Harvey Osmond

Blast from the Past: Lee Harvey Osmond CD-The Folk Sinner

Links: Lee Harvey Osmond, More Lee Harvey Osmond Stories, More Releases

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CONGRATS! 2015 Hamilton Music Award Winners

The 2015 Hamilton Music Awards ceremony on May 24, 2015 at Theatre Aquarius was amazing! Host Ian Thomas did a wonderful job and had everybody laughing.  There were heartfelt tributes to Tava Tunes, Brian Griffith and Cpl. Nathan Cirrilo, a visit from mayor Fred Eisenberger and a ton of amazing area music.

As always, the local scene was in the spotlight the whole show and the award winners were announced. Rockers the The Arkells and songstress Laura Cole took home three trophies each that night.  Blues veteran Harrison Kennedy also won a pair well-deserved awards.



Links: Laura Cole, More Laura Cole Stories, Video above courtesy of Richard Crawford



Links:  Arkells: More Arkells Stories, Video above courtesy of Oskar Covers



Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, Video above courtesy of RandallStaffordCook

Click here for the Spectator story.

Congrats everyone.

• Female Artist: Laura Cole
• Male Artist: Harrison Kennedy
• Songwriter: The Arkells
• Record: The Arkells: High Noon
• Local Group (People's Choice): Live How You Live
• New Artist: Laura Cole
• Blues Recording: Harrison Kennedy: This Is From Here
• Folk/Traditional Recording: The Vaudevillian: Salty Dog
• Roots Recording (Group) : Harlan Pepper: Take Out A Twenty And Live Life To The Fullest
• Roots Recording (Solo): Katie Bulley: Sun Wolf
• Alt/Country Recording: The Dinner Belles: The River And The Willow
• New Country Recording: Billy J White: Damn Fool Thing
• Jazz Recording: Diana Panton: Red 
• Alternative/Indie Rock Recording: The Dirty Nil: Smite
• Rock Recording: The Arkells: High Noon
• Adult Alternative Recording: Laura Cole: Dirty Cheat
• Pop Recording: Kojo "Easy" Damptey: Daylight Robbery
• Loud/Metal Recording: Sumo Cyco: Lost in Cyco City
• Punk Recording: Simply Saucer: Baby Nova
• Rap/Hip Hop Recording: Canadian Winter: The Snowball Effect
• Lifetime Achievement Awards: Brian Griffith, Graham Rockingham, Bob Doidge

Click here for our pictures of the event

Click here for pictures of Trebleclef, our mascot, hanging out at the ceremony

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Hamilton Music Awards, More HMA Stories

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Hamilton's Mimi Shaw Delivers Great Rockabilly and Alt-Country

People say they don't make 'em like they used to but Hamilton country gal Mimi Shaw has proven them wrong.  Her debut EP, Niagara, is brimming with good, old-fashioned Americana music injected with modern energy.

With an amazing voice that's just perfect for country, you'll find a lot to love on her EP. Top-notch backing musicians capable of rocking out and tugging at your heart strings doesn't hurt either.

Mimi teamed up with the late, great Brian Griffith, as well as John Lewis, Lisa Winn, Clark Johnston, Sean O’Grady, Tone Valcic, and Thompson Wilson (Harlan Pepper) to make this sensational recording.  Alt-country superstar Lori Yates also co-wrote two of the great tracks.

You can pick up a CD at one of her incredible live shows or download it via her online shop.  There are also copies available at Pick N Sticks.

Video above courtesy of Mimi Shaw

Blast from the Past: Barber Shop Podcast With Mimi Shaw

Links: Mimi Shaw, More Mimi Shaw Stories, More Releases

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Hamilton's The Folk Sinners Debut Serves Up Kickin' Country Gumbo

Hamilton band The Folk Sinners have cooked quite a musical gumbo with Move That Rock, their kickin' debut album.  When their music's playing you'll be guaranteed a good ol' time.

The gang takes some old-fashioned Country goodness and spice it up with some Zydeco, latin rhythms and a dashes o' funk n' soul.  You'll find some songs of love, heartache and salvation to strike your fancy.

You'll find the Harlan Pepper boys hangin' around the Sinners on the disc as well. Dave Rave, Tom Wilson, Tim Gibbons, Ed Roth, and Mimi Shaw also join in the jamboree.  Everything is superbly co-produced by Michael J Birthelmer and Dan Edmonds (Harlan Pepper).

Pick up a copy at one of their rockin' shows or head on down to Picks N Sticks.  You can also download it through iTunes.

Blast from the Past: Video of the Folk Sinners and Others Playing the Corktown

Links: Folk Sinners, More Folk Sinners Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers, More Releases

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A Mighty Tribe Kids CD Features Local Talent

Both children and adults alike will find a lot to enjoy on  A Mighty Tribe, a local kids music compilation featuring some incredible songs.  Best of all, proceeds go to help childhood promote literacy.

It features both previous and unreleased material from some of the most talented Hamilton-area performers. It's simple enough for youngsters to enjoy but catchy enough for the grown ups to get into the groove! Even the packaging is fabulous.  Adorned with beautiful Tom Wilson artwork, the CD case is a sight to see.

You can pick this great disc up at Picks N Sticks and Bryan Prince Bookseller or through the Bookbus website.  You'll be glad you did!





Links: Matthew de Zoete, More Matthew de Zoete Stories

Videos above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Here's the complete track listing.

This Old Man - Lee Harvey Osmond w Harlan Pepper
Luca's Song - Michelle Titian w Mary Simon and Andrew Aldridge
Run - The Killin' Time Band w Darren "Mista D" Dumas
June Bug - Peg and Willy
Great Lakes - Harlan Pepper
Glow Like Gold - Scott Hunter w Brian Siegel
Like I Love It - Mimi Shaw w Dan Medakovic and Jeff Griffiths (co written by Tom Wilson)
Stuff Rocks - Pailface Brad w Ken Corke, Paul Dickenson, Ron Eliott and Jamie and Magnolia Hails
The Shark Song - Dawn and Marra
The Mighty Moon King - Lynne Kittredge-Fox/Brian Siegel
Itsy Bitsy Spider - Raina Krange w Brian Siegel
Wallace is My Duck - Matthew de Zoete and his daughter Margot
Bowser - Bernie Hudecki
Spiders and Snails - Kim Koren w Frank Koren and Mark McIntyre
Will the Circle Be Unbroken - Killin' Time Band/Gordie Tapp (Hee Haw)/Dinner Belles/Gord Lewis (Teenage Head)
The Sloth Goes Slow - Dylan Hudecki (Cowlick) with DVMS's Casa North

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Local Musicians on Polaris Music Prize Long List

The Polaris Music Prize 2014 Long List has been announced and a few local musicians are in the running for the prestigious award.

Both Guelph singer/songwriter Bry Webb and soulful Hamilton gal Jessy Lanza are nominated.  Also of note is the music project, The Kennedy Suite (featuring the Cowboy Junkies) which is in the running as well.  This CD features work by area artists such as Lee Harvey Osmond, Sarah Harmer, Harlan Pepper and Darcy Hepner. 



Links: Bry Webb, More Bry Webb Stories, Video above courtesy of the National Post Sessions



Links: Jessy Lanza, More Jessy Lanza Stories, Video above courtesy of HyperDub Records





Links: Cowboy Junkies, More Cowboy Junkies Stories, Video above courtesy of the National
 

The Short List will be announced July 15 and the prize itself will be awarded on September 22, 2014.

Below is the complete long list.

Bry Webb - Free Will
Cowboy Junkies / Various - The Kennedy Suite
Jessy Lanza - Pull My Hair Back
BADBADNOTGOOD - III
Basia Bulat - Tall Tall Shadow
Mounties (w Hawksley Workman) - Thrash Rock Legacy
The Strumbellas - We Still Move on Dance Floors
Timber Timbre - Hot Dreams
Chad VanGaalen - Shrink Dust
Arcade Fire - Reflektor
AroarA - In the Pines
Austra - Olympia
Philippe B - Ornithologie, la nuit
Chromeo - White Women
Cousins - The Halls of Wickwire
The Darcys - Warring
Dead Obies - Montréal $ud
Mac DeMarco - Salad Days
DIANA - Perpetual Surrender
Drake - Nothing Was the Same
Freedom Writers - NOW
Fresh Snow - I
Frog Eyes - Carey's Cold Spring
Gorguts - Colored Sands
Tim Hecker - Virgins
Jimmy Hunt - Maladie d'amour
Kalle Mattson - Someday, the Moon Will Be Gold
Moonface - Julia with Blue Jeans On
Odonis Odonis - Hard Boiled Soft Boiled
Owen Pallett - In Conflict
Pink Mountaintops - Get Back
PUP - PUP
The Sadies - Internal Sounds
Shad - Flying Colours
Shooting Guns - Brotherhood of the Ram
Solids - Blame Confusion
Rae Spoon - My Prairie Home
Tanya Tagaq - Animism
Thus Owls - Turning Rocks
Yamantaka // Sonic Titan - UZU

Blast from the Past: Whitehorse on Polaris Short List 2013

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New Harlan Pepper CD: Take Out a Twenty and Live Life to the Fullest

Hamilton indie folk rock band Harlan Pepper have gone the retro route with Take Out a Twenty and Live Life to the Fullest, their newest album (Released though Six Shooter Records).  This is groovy, psychedelic roots rock that wouldn't be out of place in 1969.

These free flowing jams veers to and fro from blues to country, rock, folk and all points in between.  Through it all, the band manage to preserve their intensity and modern-sounding alt-folk vocals.

Produced by Juno winner Colin Linden of the Rodeo Kings, this disc is a wonderful, delicate balancing act of creating something unique while honouring their inspirations.  It's made for dancin' and groovin' or just layin' back and chillin'.

You can pick up the CD at any of the group's explosive live shows or through the Six Shooter Records Shop.  It can also be downloaded through eMusic or iTunes.

Videos below courtesy of Harlan Pepper







Blast from the Past: Harlan Pepper CD: Young and Old

Links: Harlan Pepper, More Harlan Pepper Stories, More Releases

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New Blackie and the Rodeo Kings CD: South

Supergroup, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings once again show the world why they're one of the leaders in the folk rock arena.  Their recent CD, South boasts some of their best work and that's saying a lot.


Consisting of a core trio (Hamilton's Tom Wilson, Colin Linden and Stephen Fearing), the band have created a stunning album.  The music runs the gamut from acoustic ballads to toe tapping rockin' country.

This fabulous trio is backed by the top notch rhythm section of Johnny Dymond on bass and Gary Craig on drums.  Harlan Pepper even join in on the fun offering their vocal harmonies.

With the exception of one track, an amazing cover of Willie P. Bennett's Driftin' Snow, the rest of the album is all original.  Not bad for a band that started with a one-off Willie P covers album.

The CD is available at many music shops and also from their online store. It can also be downloaded though eMusic and iTunes.


Blast From the Past: Blackie's Kings and Queens CD

Videos below courtesy of CBC Music.








Links: Rodeo Kings, More BARK stories, More Releases

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News Roundup (Mississippi Bends, Harlan Pepper, Bry Webb)

Kelly Holland (Cry of Love) R.I.P.

Click pic for video

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Local

• Blind Mule calling it quits
• Barbershop Podcast with Mississippi Bends
  
  
  
  Links: Mississippi Bends, More Mississippi Bends Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
  
  
• Video of Harlan Pepper at the Spec
  
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  Links: Harlan Pepper, More Harlan Pepper Stories, Video above courtesy of PhotogAtTheSpec
  
  
• Bman's Blue Report on Smoke Wagon Blues Band

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World

• Seattle creates priority parking for musicians
• Passings: Kelly Holland (Cry of Love)

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Recently Added

Our Performer List

• Adam Buschlen
• Gathering Sparks (Eve Goldberg, Jane Lewis, Sam Turton)
• Jamie Shea
• Brendan J. Stephens
• Bry Webb
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of IndeeFixeRecords
  

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Blasts From the Past

• 2009: New Tewlips CD
• 2010: Videos-TNT Bluesmen and Friends@Corktown
• 2011: Videos - Big Rude Jake@Private Show
• 2012: Videos - Mo Kauffey and Douglas Watson@Lancaster
• 2013: News Roundup w Troggs, Jericho, Podcasts

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Upcoming Birthdays

Thursday, March 13, 2014: Iain Leslie

Sunday, March 16, 2014

• Brendan James Stephens
• Dan Thorpe (Deacons/Paperboys)

Monday, March 17, 2014

• Brad Hails (Killin's Time Band)
• Kevin Barber (Podcaster)

Saturday, March 22, 2014: Brock Zeman 

Sunday, March 23, 2014: Doug Feaver (Scantily Plaid) 

Tuesday, March 25, 2014: Dave King

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

• George Belmore
• Susan Wylde

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Local Musicians on Kennedy Suite CD (Cowboy Junkies, Skydiggers, more)

The The Kennedy Suite CD (released through Latent Recordings) is one hell of an ambitious musical project.  It's a concept album about the JFK assassination.  The disc is written by poet/composer Scott Garbe and performed by members of the legendary Cowboy Junkies along with many of their alt-folk/roots rock compatriots.

There are quite a few accomplished local artists involved in this wonderful undertaking.  Lee Harvey Osmond aka Tom Wilson, Sarah Harmer and Harlan Pepper all  have a song each on the CD.  Hamilton saxman Darcy Hepner plays on a few tracks as well. 

Other great musicians contributing include Skydiggers, Kevin Breit (as part of the Potion Kings), Hawksley Workman and Scott Garbe himself.  Please check out our complete song listing below for more details.

This result of this collaboration is an amazing, artful album filled with unique songs that becomes a cohesive whole that tells a wonderful story.  There's nothing else quite like it out there.

This one-of-a-kind CD can be purchased at many music stores, online shops or through the Latent Recordings shop (including a great deluxe edition with many extras). You can also download it through iTunes.

1. Origami Peace Corps Mischief Makers (The Screwed and Hawksley Workman)
Background vocals: Scott Garbe
Guitar solo: Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies)

2. Bullet for You (Kennedy Suite Singers)
Vocals: Ivy Mairi, John Timmins, Josh Finlayson and Andy Maize (Skydiggers), Scott Garbe, Darcy Good
Clarinets and saxophones: Darcy Hepner
Organ: Joby Baker
Acoustic guitar: Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies)
Bass: Alan Anton (Cowboy Junkies)
Drums and percussion: Peter Timmins (Cowboy Junkies)

3. Secret Spy Decoder Ring (Harlan Pepper)

4. The Dallas Youth Auxiliary (Jessy Bell Smith)
Bass: Alan Anton (Cowboy Junkies)
Drums: Peter Timmins (Cowboy Junkies)
Acoustic guitar: Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies)
High string guitar and banjo: Josh Finlayson (Skydiggers)
Tuba: Dave Clark

5. Take Heart (Elbow Room) (Reid Jamieson)
Background Vocal: Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies)
String arrangement: Henry Kucharzyk
Violin: Drew Jurecka
Cello: Amy Laing

6. 26 Seconds (Historical Audio Collage)

7. Parkland (Lee Harvey Osmond)
Acoustic guitar: Josh Finlayson (Skydiggers)
Bass: Alan Anton (Cowboy Junkies)
Drums: Peter Timmins (Cowboy Junkies)
Electric lead and rhythm guitar: Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies)
Background Vocals: Andy Maize (Skydiggers)

8. Disintegrating (Cowboy Junkies)

9. When Will I Be Mine? (Ruby, Ruby) (Good Family)

10. Senior Prom (Doug Paisley)
Bass: Alan Anton (Cowboy Junkies)
Drums: Peter Timmins (Cowboy Junkies)
Guitar: Josh Finlayson (Skydiggers)
Organ and Piano: Joby Baker
Flutes: Darcy Hepner

11. The Truth About Us (The Ballad of Lee and Marina) (Skydiggers)
Acoustic guitar and guitar solo – Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies)
Bass – Alan Anton (Cowboy Junkies)
Drums and Percusion – Peter Timmins (Cowboy Junkies)
Organ – Joby Baker

12. Arlington (Jason Colett)
Bass: Alan Anton (Cowboy Junkies)
Ueillean Pipes and Border Pipes: Ross Griffiths
Keyboards: Josh Finlayson (Skydiggers)
Drums: Noel Webb (Skydiggers)
Percussion: Peter Timmins (Cowboy Junkies)

13. Slipstream (Scott Garbe)

14. Reliquary (Potion Kings incl. Kevin Breit)

15. Epilogue: White Man In Decline (Sarah Harmer)
Background Vocals: Andy Maize (Skydiggers), John Timmins, Ivy Mairi and Darcy Good
Electric Guitar: Josh Finlayson (Skydiggers)




Video above courtesy of Zoomer TV



Video above courtesy of the National



Video above courtesy of the National

Link: Cowboy Junkies, More Cowboy Junkies Stories, More CD Releases 

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News Roundup (Spec Awards, Blues Blast Awards, Tom Wilson, Lou Reed, Krickets)

Local

• Kevin's Barbershop Podcast with Tom and Thompson Wilson



Links: Tom Wilson, More Tom Wilson Stories, Harlan Pepper, More Harlan Pepper Stories, Video courtesy of Kevin's Barbershop Podcast

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Spectator's Readers' Choice Awards

All lists are Platinum, Gold, Silver

• Festival: Super Crawl, Winona Peach Festival, Locke Street Festival
• Live Entertainment Facility: Hamilton Place, Copps Coliseum, Theatre Aquarius
• Concert Venue: Copps Coliseum, Hamilton Place, This Ain't Hollywood
• Live Jazz Club: Augusta House, Cat'N'Fiddle, Stonewalls 
• Live Music Bar/Lounge: Casbah, Slainte, Stonewalls
• Music School: Academy of Performing Arts, Suzuki School of Music, Picks & Sticks 
• Recording Studio: Grant Avenue, Hive, Sound Cave
• Music Instrument Store: Long & McQuade, Mountain Music, Payne Music
• Record/CD Store: Cheapies, Beat Goes On, Dr. Disc 
• Local Artists: Julia Veenstra, Kathryn Smith, Tom Wilson 

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  Canada 

• Oct 2013 issue of Maple Blues w/Jerome Godboo, MonkeyJunk & more

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  World

• James Cotton to receive Governor's award in Misissippi
• Lou Reed Passes
• Passings: Peter Haycock (Climax Blues Band), Fiddler Jim Shumate, Gypie Mayo (Yardbirds, Dr. Feelgood), Bobby Parker

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 Blues Blast Award Winners

• Contemporary Blues Album: Shaun Murphy – Ask For The Moon
• Traditional Blues Album: The Cash Box Kings – Black Toppin'
• Blues Rock Album: Albert Castiglia – Living The Dream
• Soul Blues Album: Curtis Salgado – Soul Shot
• New Artist Debut Release: Southern Hospitality – Easy Livin'
• Song of the Year: Cee Cee James & Rob "Slideboy" Andrews – "I Got A Right To Sing The Blues"
• Female Blues Artist of the Year: Shaun Murphy
• Male Blues Artist of the Year: Doug MacLeod
• Blues Band of the Year: Tedeschi Trucks Band
• Sean Costello Rising Star Award: Doug Deming

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Blasts from the Past

• 2009: News + Videos by Lee Harvey Osmond, Kim Koren and Jacob Moon
• 2010: Videos from Busted Flat Anniversary Show w Duane Rutter, Lynn jackson, Jay Semko (Northern Pikes), more
• 2011: Videos - JP Riemens@Brantford Station Gallery
• 2012: News + Videos of Brett Brohman and Crawlin' Kingsnakes

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Featured Videos

Links: Rick and the Krickets, More Rick and the Krickets Stories, Video courtesy of SimVid2



Links: Lou Reed, More Lou Reed Stories, Video courtesy of Raufschunaiden

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View Magazine Readers' Choice Awards 2012

The readers of View Magazine have spoken and they've chosen the best Hamilton and the area have to offer.

Here are the music-related highlights below
The order goes:
Gold
Silver
Bronze (if applicable)



FREE EVENT
Festival of Friends
Supercrawl
Locke Street Festival

FESTIVAL
Festival of Friends
Greenbelt Harvest Picnic
Winona Peach Festival

RADIO STATION
102.9 K-LITE
Y108

RADIO PERSONALITY
Sunni Genesco (K-LITE)
Ric Taylor (CFMU)

INDEPENDENT RECORD LABEL
Hidden Pony
Sonic Unyon

BAND
Arkells
Walk Off the Earth
Monster Truck

BAND WEBSITE
Monster Truck
Brian Melo
Jeremy Fischer

ALBUM ARTWORK
Walk Off the Earth

COOLEST INSTRUMENT TO PLAY
Guitar
Drum

RECORDING PRODUCER
Nick Bladona
Daniel Lanois

RECORDING STUDIO
Jukasa
Catherine North

REHEARSAL SPACE
Rock Parlour
Lou's Music

FEMALE ARTIST
Rita Chiarelli
Sharon Musgrave
Terra Lightfoot

MALE ARTIST
Jeremy Fischer
Matt Paxton
Luke Doucet

COVER BAND
Crimps
Practically Hip
Eggmen

BAND MOST LIKELY TO MAKE IT BIG
Skynet
Harlan Pepper

LIVE VENUE
Stonewalls
This Ain't Hollywood
Casbah

OPEN STAGE
Lazy Flamingo
Carrigan Arms

COUNTRY BAR
Wellington
Dirty Dogs
Galley Pump

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORE
Long & McQuade
Mountain Music
Pongetti

NEW MUSIC STORE
HMV
Cheapies

USED MUSIC STORE
Dr. Disc
Beat Goes On

Click here for the full list.

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News Roundup (Strongman, Harlan Pepper, Shari & Jonny)

Local

• Spec Story on Steve Strongman
• May 2012 Edition of Maple Blues magazine (Strongman on cover)

World

• Nothing But the Blues Podcast #189
• Skip Pitts (Theme From Shaft) passes

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Performer of the Week: Paul Coombs
• 2010: Lionel Lodge@Artword Artbar
• 2011: Famous Framus Band@Waltz

Featured Videos

Links: Harlan Pepper, More Harlan Pepper Stories , Video courtesy of ChrisMak2004


Links: Shari and Jonny, More Shari and Jonny Stories, Video Courtesy of Shari and Jonny

Tom Wilson and Friends@Corktown (September 23, 2011)(Astrid Young & Ray Farrugia's Stage & Doe, Part 2)

Click here if you can't see the videos.

Tom Wilson (guitar, vocals), Colin Cripps (guitar), Thompson Wilson (Harlan Pepper) (bass), Ray Farrugia (drums), Mimi Shaw (vocals on Jackson)





More Johnny Cash Covers/Stories



Click here for Part 1

Bonus Videos:



Above video courtesy of annaLaPointe



Above video courtesy of vrmet

Links: Tom Wilson, More Tom Wilson Stories

Astrid Young & Ray Farrugia's Stag & Doe@Corktown (September 23, 2011) Part 1

Click here if you can't see the videos.



Links: Folk Sinners, More Folk Sinners Stories





More Neil Young covers/stories



Last video courtesy of Racebabe

We'll be posting more from Tom Wilson's performance later . . .

Bonus videos of Astrid Young courtesy of thrashedunreal



Links: Astrid Young, Ray Farrugia, Junkhouse, Harlan Pepper

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Tom Wilson and Friends @ Moonshine Cafe (February 18, 2011) Part 2

Click here if you can't see the videos.

Tom Wilson is joined by Harlan Pepper and Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse) on drums. Max Brand (vocals) on Matchbox







More Neil Young covers/stories



Links: Tom Wilson - More Tom Wilson Stories

More videos from the show:

• Harlan Pepper (opening)
• Part 1

Tom Wilson and Friends @ Moonshine Cafe (February 18, 2011) Part 1

Click here if you can't see the videos.

Tom Wilson is joined by Harlan Pepper and Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse) on drums.









Links: Tom Wilson - More Tom Wilson Stories

More videos from the show:

• Harlan Pepper (opening)
• Part 2

Harlan Pepper @ Moonshine Cafe (February 18, 2011)

Click here if you can't see the videos.







More Bob Dylan Covers/Stories







Links: Harlan Pepper - More Harlan Pepper Stories

They were opening for Tom Wilson.

More videos from the show:

• Tom Wilson Part 1
• Tom Wilson Part 2