Showing posts with label Human Orchestra. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Human Orchestra. Show all posts

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Experience Gritty, Vivid Storytelling on New Album from Hamilton's Dave Pomfret


The new songs on A Devil's Urge, the compelling sophomore album from Dave Pomfret will lure you in with their catchy, rootsy, pop hooks.  Once they've captured you, be ready to experience some incredible, vivid, lyrical storytelling.

Dave's gritty voice will guide you into tales of a bank robbing muscle man (a true story!), heartbreak, loss and more. Each track has its own phenomenal spirit and vibe. The layered texture of the sound also illuminates your way through this musical journey.  

Dave's chosen a number of amazing local artists to back him up.  His co-horts in the band Fry Truck are here: Dan Medakovic (baking vocals), Chris Altmann (pedal steel, piano, organ) and Matt Coleman (fiddle). Also joining him are Mike Trebilcock (guitar, vocals) , Greg Brisco (organ), Jay Burr (horns), Ross Wooldridge (saxophone) plus Lisa Winn and Brennagh Burns  on backing vocals.

You can pick up the CD at his wonderful live shows or go to Dr. Disc in Hamilton. It should be available on iTunes soon too.







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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Hamilton's Human Orchestra Stretch the Boundaries on New Album


Earlier this year, Hamilton band, The Human Orchestra, released an astonishing self-titled full length album.  This recording is the very essence of alt-folk.  They manage to take the folk format and stretch the boundaries to new, incredible heights.

Unique vocals, artistic instrumentation and a splash of the experimental create something entirely original while still preserving its rootsy soul.  If you're looking for something unpredictable and full of energy - you've come to the right place.

You can order a physical CD at the band's magnificent live shows or download it using their Bandcamp page.







Blast from the Past: Human Orchestra on the Barber Shop Podcast

Links: The  Human Orchestra, More Human Orchestra Stories, Videos above courtesy of the Human Orchestra, More Releases

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Saturday, October 17, 2015

CONGRATS! 2015 View Magazine Readers' Choice Award Winners


The 2015 edition of the popular View Magazine Readers' Choice Awards has been published.  Once again, the best that Hamilton and area has to offer was celebrated in their pages.

Here are the music-related winners:

Please not that it goes from Gold - top to Silver (middle or bottom if only two winners) and Bronze (third).

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Female Artist
Festival
TV Personality
Coolest Instrument to Play
  • Drums
  • Bass guitar
Independent Music Label

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Thursday, October 15, 2015

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef attended the Duane Rutter CD Listening Party at Grant Avenue Studios.  He was one of the first ones to hear his amazing CD.


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Trebleclef picked up a copy of the disc
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He also checked out the Bay City Blues Band with their special guest Morgan Davis at the Bay City Music Hall

Hangin' with Morgan Davis
Morgan and his cool cigar box guitar
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Wednesday, October 7, 2015

'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

Links: Duane Rutter, More Duane Rutter Stories, More Releases, Videos above courtesy of Skumm60

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Thursday, May 29, 2014

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