Rock the Winter Blues Away in Hamilton and Support Camp Ooch (Godboogie, Jerry Johnson, Frank Cosentino, Steve Negus)

Need a break from the winter blahs? On Friday, February 17 you can rock those Blues away at the Bay City Music Hall in Hamilton. Jerome Godboo will host a night of amazing music featuring his band Godboogie (it's also their CD release), the Jerry Johnson Band, Frank Cosentino, Steve Negus (ex Saga) and more.

Not only will you enjoy all this for only $15, but all proceeds go towards Camp Oochigeas (Camp Ooch for short). They give wonderful camping experiences to children with cancer.

Here are a few spectacular video from the participants.



Links: Jerome Godboo, More Jerome Godboo Stories, Video above courtesy of rockynashfilms



Links: Jerry Johnson, More Jerry Johnson Stories, Video above courtesy of  tambourini



Links: Frank Cosentino, More Frank Cosentino Stories, Video above courtesy of Angelo NotoCampanella



Links: Steve Negus, More Steve Negus Stories, Video above courtesy of drumgod52

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News Roundup (Pretty Archie, Wendy Lynn Snider, More)

From the Cracked.com article, 23 Celebrities Who Are Shockingly Good At Other Things
WARNING, SOME ADULT LANGUAGE

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News

Local

• Barbershop Podcast w Pretty Archie
  
  
  
  Links: Pretty Archie, More Pretty Archie Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
• CHCH Video: Shanaya Patel
• Country music radio station KX947 jumps to top spot in Hamilton
• Jerry Johnson Discusses Giving Blood
• FREE Christmas Music From Amazing Hamilton Musicians
• Help Artists Get Spot on No Depression List
• Will Gillespie's Entry Chosen as New Ensemble! TV Show Theme

Canada

• Jeff Healey Estate Announces Expansive Release Series

World

• Grammy Nominations
• Scots Trad Music Award Winners

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef checked out Duane Rutter and Friends at the Cat N Fiddle in Hamilton.  He hung out with the poor souls who had to wait outside because the place was over capacity!

Click here for more pictures of this event

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He also went to Toy Drive hosted by the Hamilton Firefighters and got to have some fun on a fire truck!

Click here for more photos of the event

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Featured Video

Links: Wendy Lynn Snider, More Wendy Lynn Snider Stories, Video above courtesy of Wendy Lynn Snider

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Burlington's Jerry Johnson Impresses With 'Listen to That Howlin' Wind'

No one can make a guitar sing like Burlington axe-slinger Jerry Johnson.  His newest CD, Listen to That Howlin' Wind shows him at his best.  Whether it's loud, hard rockin' numbers or slow, elegant tunes, Jerry proves he's a talented, creative pro!

His vocals punctuate songs wonderfully.  There are also quite a few impressive instrumentals that showcase different facets of his skill.  The man can handle, funk, soul and catchy rhythms.

Jerry's backed up by the legendary Steve Negus of Saga on drums and Garvey Crescent on bass.  They add amazing flourishes to these incredible tracks.

If you'd like a copy of this masterful CD, go to one of his incendiary live shows or drop him an email.



Blast from the Past: Jerry's CD - Barber's Chair

Links: Jerry Johnson, More Jerry Johnson Stories, More Releases, Video above courtesy of Tambourini

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New Jerry Johnson CD: Barber's Chair

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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News Roundup (Greg Quill, Jerry Johnson, Nonie Crete)

Local

• Lindy Vopnfjord's Hearing Voices on Criminal Minds

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Canada

• Roots musician and Toronto Star columnist, Greg Quill Passes
• May issue of Maple Blues

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World

• Please note that we won't be posting individual podcasts anymore.  We will soon have a Podcast section on the right side of the blog (near the bottom)

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Blasts From The Past 

• 2009: Blues Music Award Winners
• 2010: Blues News Bites w videos by Patrick Lawton, Dan Medakovic, Mary Simon
• 2011: Videos: Famous Framus@Waltz
• 2012: News Roundup w Steve Strongman, Harlan Pepper, Shari and Jonny

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Featured Videos 



Links: Jerry Johnson , More Jerry Johnson Stories, Video courtesy of Dave Parry 



Link: Nonie Crete, More Nonie Crete Stories, Video courtesy of Nonie Crete

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News Roundup (Trickbag, Jerry Johnson, Tyler Wilson)

Local

• Trickbag's song "Susanna" (from the CD Tricknology) will be on the TV show Hart of Dixie April 9th, 2012
• Stephen Foster (also of the Crawlin' Kingsnakes) leaves Simply Saucer
• Spec story about the Rodeo Kings
• Free Whitehorse concert MP3
• 100 Mile Microphone: blog about spending a whole month listening to only local music

World

• Teens increasingly paying for music downloads
• Podcast: Nothing But the Blues 181
• Rolling Stones to release 50th anniversary photo book

Funny/Weird Stuff

• Who related toon

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Tewlips Debut CD
• 2010: Mini Documentary about Hamilton Music Scene
• 2011: Rick and the Biscuits@Moonshine Cafe

Featured Videos


Links: Jerry Johnson, More Jerry Johnson Stories



Link: Tyler Wilson Band

Blues News Bites (Willie P, Rodeo Kings, Jerry Johnson)

This was the final of the Blues News Bites series. In 2012 we started the weekly News Roundup entries.

Canada

• Willie P. Bennett to be Inducted in Canadian Country Hall of Fame

World

• Podcasts: SA Roots and Blues #120, Roadhouse #277, Nothing But the Blues #91
• Unreleased Beatles Ed Sullivan Footage Coming on DVD
• 2010 Blues Blast Awards Nominees Released 

Featured Videos

 

Links: Jerry Johnson , More Jerry Johnson Stories 

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings: You Don't Have to Play the Horses (w Bruce Cockburn)



Lee Harvey Osmond: Gentle on My Mind

New Jerry Johnson CD: Right Now

The new year has gotten off to a rockin' start with the release of the new Jerry Johnson CD, Right Now.

The disc continues the Texas-style, psychedelic, hard rockin' sound from his previous CD, Show Some Action. Jerry has also reunited the same amazing team from that earlier album: Rob "Lord Bubba" Brown on bass and Teenage Head's Jack Pedler on drums.

The music is funky, groovy, and LOUD! It'll make ya boogie but it'll shake your house!

If your ears are up to the challenge (don't worry, there are a few quiet moments), the disc is available at his shows.

Below are a few videos from his Donnely's Pub performance on January 9, 2010. All songs are from the new CD. Click here if you can't see them.









Links: Jerry Johnson , More Jerry Johnson Stories