Happy Easter! Videos by Lori Yates, Mr. Ben, Jacob Moon

Links: Lori Yates, More Lori Yates Stories, More Jefferson Airplane Stories/Covers, Video above courtesy of Gary De Graaff

Links: Mr. Ben, More Mr Ben Stories, Video above courtesy of MrBensMusic

Links: Jacob Moon, More Jacob Moon Stories, Video above courtesy of Jacob Moon

Click here for more Easter videos

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Happy Easter! Videos by SoulDrive, Matt Paxton, Swingin' Blackjacks

Links: SoulDrive, More SoulDrive Stories, More Jefferson Airplane Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Alex Bos

Links: Matt Paxton, More Matt Paxton Stories, Video above courtesy of Matt Paxton - Topic

Links: Swingin' Blackjacks, More Swingin' Blackjacks Stories, Video above courtesy of swinginblackjacks

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News Roundup (Otis Rush Passes, Ben Kunder, Chelsea Crites, Mount Farewell)

Blues Legend Otis Rush Passes

Social Media Comments

Jack de Keyzer

I had the privilege of working with Otis Rush for a week at Albert's Hall around 1983. One night pre show time we sat head to head in the dressing room and he wanted me to play this line for the song Two Trains Running. He'd play it, I'd copy it (what to my ear sounded 100% right-or as close as you can get ) and he'd look at me and go , "uh uh" He'd show me again, and I'd play it ..."uh uh" 4 times. "uh, uh" Finally he looked at me disparagingly "Ok let's not play that one." Reminded me of the bit in Chuck Berry's Hail Hail Rock'n Roll where he keeps showing Keith Richards the intro to Carol and insisting he's got it wrong! Ha ha. I still loved Otis!

Dan McKinnon

Another legend gone.Otis’ Cold Day in Hell and Right Place, Wrong Time are two masterpieces that stand up against anything that came out of Chicago. On top of being an exceptional guitarist, it was his singing and overall presentation from the sharp clothes and pompadour that had had the biggest impact on me. He will be missed.

Jordan Patterson

It's Another Sad Day For The World of Music & Black Music Culture. The technique and sound that Otis Rush delivered in his singing, songwriting and guitar style. Not only helped shape what we know today as the definitive Chicago Blues sound, but his incredible gifts helped bridge the societal gaps of acceptance between people around the world. What a Serious Loss to the World of Music & Global Acceptance. Rest Comfortably Otis Rush 

Terry Wilkins

When we were rabid teenagers drinking at the fountain of Chess Records in late '60's Sydney Australia one of the most soulful dudes in the pack was Otis Rush. And now Otis Rush had died. RIP to him. He was a badass and I cannot believe that I actually got the honour of playing with him one time way back when. 

Links: Otis Rush, More Otis Rush Stories/Covers, Video above courtesy of Eirek Sandnes

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News

Local

• SOCAN Story on Jeremy Fisher
• Marz Garage Video: Mount Farewell
  
  
  
  Links: Mount Farewell, More Marz Garage Podcasts, Video above courtesy of Marz Homes
  
  
• Sept 2018 Issue of Libretto (Hamilton Musicians' Guild)
• Local Polaris Heritage Prize Nominees
• Dirty Nil on CBC's q

CHCH Videos

• Ben Kunder
  
  
  Links: Ben Kunder, More CHCH Videos, Video above courtesy of CHCH 
  
  
• Chelsea Crites
  
  
  Links: Chelsea Crites, More Chelsea Crites Stories, More CHCH Videos, Video above courtesy of CHCH 
  

Spectator Stories

• Beatles White Album Remix Box Set
• Fergus Hambleton
• Sheepdogs drummer leaves band after cancer diagnosis

FYI Music News

• Juno Master Class Winners
• City and Colour Launches Imprint Under Dine Alone Records

World

• Talkin Blues Podcast w Damhnait Doyle

Passings

• Inspiration for Buddy Holly's Peggy Sue
• Marty Balin (Jefferson Airplane)

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Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef  will be back next week.

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MORE NEWS ROUNDUPS

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News Roundup (Jefferson Airplane Founders Pass, Chuckee Zehr, Dave Ptolemy, Quails in the Nest)

Two founders of Jefferson Airplane recently passed:
Paul Kantner (guitarist)
Signe Anderson (original singer)
Click pic above for video

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News

Local

• Cashbox Canada stories: Rebecca Binnendyk, Avery Raquel
• Video: Matt Monoogian on CHCH TV
• Local Juno Nominees
• New Skirt Check EP
• International Blues Challenge Winners
• Hamilton-born Ben Caplan Earns 3 East Coat Music Awards

World

• Academy of Country Music Award Nominations
• Americana Album Charts Launch in the UK

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef went to Ray's Place in Hamilton to check out the Dave Ptolemy Band!

Video above courtesy of Scott Vallance

Click here for more photos from the event

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He also visited the wonderful Delhi Street Bistro in Guelph to hear Mo' Kauffey do his thing!

Click here for more photos from the event

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Recently Added

Main List of Sites

• soFXCanada (YouTube)

Our Performer List

• Chuckee and the Crawdaddies
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of GBSummerSunsetSounds
  
  
• Shotgun Millionaires

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Birthdays

Thu Feb 4

• Bruce James Payne (String Bone and Rant Maggie Rant) 

Fri Feb 5

• The Human Race
• Loren Lieberman (Festival of Friends)

Sun Feb 7

• Justine Fischer (bass)
• Ambre McLean

Mon Feb 8

• Glen Marshall (Producer)

Thu Feb 11

• Tracie (Tracie's Place)

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Featured Video

Links: Quails in the Nest, More Quails in the Nest Stories Video above courtesy of Quails in the Nest

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News Roundup (Dave Pomfret, Trish O'Neill, Leah Daniels, Scott Taplay)

Photos of the Last Old School Mississippi Blues Musicians

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcast w Dave Pomfret
  
  
  
  Links: Dave Pomfret. More Dave Pomfret Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
  
• CHCH Video of Leah Daniels
• Musical Parents from Earl Kitchener School Create Fundraising Compilation CD

World

• Passings: Tim Drummond (Neil Young Bassist), Popsy Dixon (Holmes Brothers), Curtis Lee (Pretty Little Angel Eyes), Bill Thompson (Jefferson Airplane Manager)

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Recently Added

Nothing this week!

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Birthdays

Thursday, January 15

• Kori Pop

Friday, January 16

• Trish O'Neill (Blues Pirates)
  
  
  
  Links: More Trish O'Neill Stories, Video above courtesy of The Mr. Blues Guy
  

Saturday, January 17

• Gary Craig (Drummer, Rodeo Kings)
• Allan Grzicic (MyHammer.ca)
• Sheila Ludgate

Wednesday, January 21

• Sean LeSage

Thursday, January 22

• Scott Taplay
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of Scott Taplay
  
  
• Matt Weidinger

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News Roundup (King Biscuit Boy, Jackie Washington, Terra Lightfoot)

In honour of the upcoming Blues With a Feeling Fundraiser (Done in memory of King Biscuit Boy) we'll be featuring him on the News Roundup this week.

Local

• Terra Lightfoot on CHCH
• Rememberances of King Biscuit Boy 
• 2007 Spec Story: Kelly Jay Remembers King Biscuit Boy

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World

• Passings: Joey Covington(Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna drummer)

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Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Blues With a Feeling (Chris Chambers, Crowbar, Jesse O'Brien)
• 2010: Blues With a Feeling (Smoke Wagon, Blackburn, Eddie's Club Blues, MonkeyJunk)
• 2011: Blues With a Feeling (Cameo Blues Band, Fathead, Jack de Keyzer)
• 2012: Blues With a Feeling (Guitar Mikey, Shrimp Daddy, Steve Strongman)

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Featured Videos 
 


Video courtesy of Blues Harp Dog



Video courtesy of Barneiwppl



Links: Jackie Washington, More Jackie Washington Stories, Video courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Links: King Biscuit Boy, More KBB Stories

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