Showing posts with label Jesse O'Brien. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jesse O'Brien. Show all posts

Monday, March 30, 2026

Winners of the First Canadian Blues Music Awards (2025)

The very first Canadian Blues Music Awards took place on March 30, 2026 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto. 

Here's a complete list of winners

* Signed to Waterdown's Stony Plain Records
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Saturday, March 28, 2026

Winners of the 2026 Juno Gala Including Album ft Jesse O'Brien


The 2026 Juno Gala took place in Hamilton on Saturday, March 28. Hear My Heart - Steve Marriner (ft Hamilton's Jesse O'Brien on keys) was the area winner.

You can see the whole event below


Links: Juno Awards, More Juno Stories, Video above courtesy of CBC Music

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Below is a complete list of winners. Click here for the winners of the televised event.

Performances

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    Piano Day Videos by Jesse O'Brien

    Update of 2026 Post


    Hamilton keyboard master Jesse O'Brien plays on each of these songs.



    Links: Ian Gillan, More Deep Purple Stories/Covers, Tony Iommi, More Black Sabbath Stories/Covers, Video above courtesy of libkdfwrgs



    Links: Colin James, More Colin James Stories, Video above courtesy of mediahound



    Links: Laura Cole, More Laura Cole Stories, Video above courtesy of Andrea Cassis



    Links: Lee Harvey Osmond, More Lee Harvey Osmond Stories, Video above courtesy Vee Tee

    Links: Jesse O'Brien, More Jesse O'Brien Stories, More Piano Day Vidoes
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    Sunday, February 1, 2026

    Nominees for the Inaugural (2025) Canadian Blues Music Awards

    With the Maple Blues Awards is no longer around, the Canadian Blues Music Awards has risen to take it's place. The inaugural list of nominees was recently announced. The ceremony takes place March 30, 2026 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto. GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY.

    Below is a video of the nominee announcements.

    Video above courtesy of Canadian Blues Music Awards.

    Here's a complete list of nominees. Local acts are bolded.

    *Signed to Waterdown's Stony Plain Records

    Acoustic Blues Recording

    Blues Guitarist

    Blues Industry Person

    Blues Keyboard Player

    Blues Video (7 nominees due to ties) 

    Blues Bassist

    Emerging Blues Artist or Group

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    Friday, December 26, 2025

    Tom Wilson's Unique Voice Shines Through Digital EP

    Artist: Tom Wilson

    Recording: We Live In Dreams (4 song digital EP)

    Mini-Review: 

    Hamilton's Tom Wilson has been releasing a few beautiful singles lately and he's collected four of them into a digital EP. Tom's unique voice shines through the sparse instrumentation, leaving room for the incredible lyrics to move you. 

    Available on: Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Bandcamp (as separate singles)

    Personnel:


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    Wednesday, November 12, 2025

    Throwback Thursday: Blues With A Feeling 2009 Overview

    Original Posts: June 1-8, 2009
    Combined post: November 13, 2009


    2009 featured the very first Blues With A Feeling event that HBL covered. BWF is done in honour of the late, legendary Hamilton Bluesman King Biscuit Boy.

    The first part was a Blues showcase at the Corktown on June 5.

    Here are the videos we took from that show: 



    This was followed by a fabulous show at the Leander Boat Club on June 6.

    Videos:



    Finishing up the festivities was the inaugural BWF Blues Cruise (June 7) featuring Trickbag and many wonderful guests. To top everything off Crowbar frontman Kelly Jay got married to Tammi G Rose on the boat! Unfortunately, both have since passed.

    Videos (all ft Trickbag):


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    Saturday, March 29, 2025

    2025 Juno Winners, Including Local Artists


    The 2025 Juno Awards were handed out on March 29 & 30 in Vancouver.

    Here's a video of the televised ceremony.



    Below is the Gala from Saturday


    Video above courtesy of CBC Music

    Below is the complete list of winners. Local artists are bolded.

    Local Artist Performances at Ceremonies

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    Friday, April 19, 2024

    Hamilton's Andre Bisson Reaches New Heights on Latest Album


    Hamilton's Andre Bisson shows growth with each new release and the tradition's alive and well with his latest fabulous album, Latchford. The incredible songwriting continues from the previous offerings. On top of that, Andre also now manages to add a bit more of a singer/songwriter, almost folky vibe. There's even a bit of country thrown in the mix. Without sacrificing his trademark funk and soul, the Bluesman has once again expanded his sound to new heights.

    Band members:
    Guests: Dan Rodrigues (Piano on Enough)


    Stream album below


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    Wednesday, March 27, 2024

    Happy Piano Day (Greg Brisco, Michael Fonfara and Jesse O'Brien, Lily Sazz, Kelly Jay)

    Update of 2018 post 




    Links: Greg Brisco, More Greg Brisco Stories, Old Winos, Video above courtesy of Marty Murray



    Links: Jesse O'Brien, More Jesse O'Brien Stories, Michael Fonfara, Video above courtesy of randallstaffordcook



    Links: Lily Sazz, More Lily Sazz Stories, Cootes Paradise, More Cootes Paradise Stories, Video above courtesy of Lily Sazz



    Links: More Kelly Jay Stories, Video above courtesy of No. 1 West

    More Piano Day Videos
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    Monday, February 12, 2024

    2024 Maple Blues Award Winners!


    The 27th annual Maple Blues Awards took place at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto. Our local area was was well represented in the winners column.

    Below is a complete list of winners. Local artists are in bold.

    * artists is signed with Waterdown's Stony Plain Records

    + artist is signed with Waterdown's True North Records

    CONGRATS EVERYONE!

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    Sunday, November 26, 2023

    Happy National Electric Guitar Day ft Bill Dillon

    Update of 2018 Post


    For National Electric Guitar Day we'd like to feature Hamilton guitarist extraordinaire Bill Dillon. Click here for a bio.



    Links: Ronnie Hawkins, More Ronnie Hawkins Stories, More Stories/Covers of the Band, More CHCH Videos, Video above courtesy of Bill King



    Links: The Boomers, More Boomers Stories, Video above courtesy of Riley Lake Productions



    Links: Steve Strongman, More Steve Strongman Stories, Video above courtesy of Barb Pitre

    Click here for more Bill Dillon Stories
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    Thursday, November 2, 2023

    2024 Maple Blues Award Nominees


    From the news release:

    Considered the highest honours on the Canadian blues scene, the nominees for the 27th annual Maple Blues Awards have been announced.

    Returning to its roots, the 27th annual Maple Blues Awards will take place at The Phoenix Concert Theatre (410 Sherbourne Street, Toronto), where the awards were held from 2000 to 2006. The not-to-be-missed blues music event of the year will take place on Monday, February 12th.  Tickets start at $37.40 and are on sale now at ticketweb.ca

    Below is a complete list of nominees. Local artists are in bold.

    * artists is signed with Waterdown's Stony Plain Records

    + artist is signed with Waterdown's True North Records

    % artist is signed with Waterdown's Borealis Records)

    Acoustic Act of the Year

    Bassist of the Year

    • Gary Kendall (Niagara)
    • Angelique Francis
    • Jasmine Colette
    • Nathan Blackburn
    • Russell Jackson

    Blues With A Feeling/Lifetime Achievement Award 

    • Cheryl Lescom (Kitchener)
    • Sue Foley*
    • Alec Fraser
    • Bobby Dean Blackburn
    • Brent Parkin
    • Dalannah Gail Bowen
    • Danny Brooks
    • Mike McKenna
    • Murray Porter
    • Tom Lavin

    Drummer of the Year

    Harmonica Player of the Year

    Horn Player of the Year

    Male Vocalist of the Year

    New Artist or Group of the Year

    Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year

    Songwriter of the Year

    Electric Act of the Year

    Entertainer of the Year

    • Matt Andersen+
    • Angelique Francis
    • Blackburn Brothers
    • Blue Moon Marquee
    • Bywater Call

    Female Vocalist of the Year

    Guitarist of the Year

    Recording/Producer of the Year

    B.B. King International Artist of the Year

    • Christone ''Kingfish'' Ingram
    • Rick Estrin & The Nightcats
    • Tedeschi Trucks Band
    • Thorbjorn Risager and The Black Tornado
    • Warren Haynes (Gov't Mule)

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    Sunday, July 16, 2023

    Blues Blast Music Award Nominees! Including Local & Canadian! VOTE!


    Voting was recently opened for the 2023 Blues Blast Music Awards. members of the public have until August 18 to vote for their favourites. Many local/Canadian artists are in the running and they can use your support. Click here to vote.

    Below is a complete list of nominees. Local/Canadian acts are bolded

    * signed to Waterdown's Stony Plain Records

    Rock Blues Album

    Keyboard Player Of The Year

    Female Blues Artist

    Acoustic Guitarist Of The Year

    Contemporary Blues Album

    • Taj Mahal – Savoy *
    • Silent Partners – Changing Times
    • Joe Louis Walker – The Weight Of The World
    • Jimmy Hall – Ready Now
    • Bruce Katz Band – Connections
    • Shemekia Copeland – Done Come Too Far

    Male Blues Artist

    • Taj Mahal*
    • John Németh
    • John Primer
    • Alabama Mike
    • Charlie Musselwhite
    • Sugaray Rayford

    Historical Or Vintage Recording

    Electric Guitarist Of The Year

    • Paul DesLauriers (Montreal)
    • Laura Chavez
    • Joe Louis Walker
    • Kid Andersen
    • Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
    • Chris Cain
    Blues Video Of The Year

    Soul Blues Album

    Traditional Blues Album

    • John Primer – Hard Times
    • Lil Jimmy Reed & Ben Levin – Back to Baton Rouge
    • Martin Lang and Rusty Zinn – Mr. Blues, Mr. Blues
    • Jimi Primetime Smith & Bob Corritore – The World in a Jug
    • Cash Box Kings – Oscar’s Motel
    • John Németh – May be the Last Time

    Acoustic Blues Album

    • Doug MacLeod – Raw Blues
    • Bob Margolin & Bob Corritore – So Far
    • Catfish Keith – Still I Long to Roam
    • Charlie Musselwhite – Mississippi Son
    • Hudspeth & Taylor – Ridin’ the Blinds
    • Mick Kolassa – They Call Me Uncle Mick

    Live Blues Album

    • GA-20 – Live In Loveland
    • John Primer – Teardrops for Magic Slim
    • Alastair Greene – Alive In The New World
    • Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones – Groovin’ at Groove Now!
    • Too Slim & the Taildraggers – Brace Yourself
    • John Németh & the Blue Dreamers – Live from the Fallout Shelter

    New Artist Debut Album

    • Dashawn Hickman – Drums Roots & Steel
    • Lady J Huston – Groove Me Baby (Album)
    • Yates McKendree – Buchanan Lane
    • Eric Demmer – So Fine
    • Dyer Davis – Dog Bites Back
    • Dylan Triplett – Who Is He
    • The Özdemirs – Introducing The Özdemirs

    Blues Band Of The Year

    • Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones
    • GA-20
    • Phantom Blues Band
    • Cash Box Kings
    • John Németh & the Blue Dreamers
    • Rick Estrin & the Nightcats

    Sean Costello Rising Star Award

    • D.K. Harrell
    • Ben Levin
    • Silent Partners
    • Skylar Rogers
    • Dylan Triplett
    • Yates McKendree

    Producer Of The Year

    • Joe Bonamassa & Josh Smith
    • Kid Andersen
    • Tony Braunagel
    • Mike Zito
    • Bob Corritore
    • Tom Hambridge

    Slide Guitarist Of The Year

    • Joanna Connor
    • John Primer
    • Lil’ Ed Williams
    • DeShawn Hickman
    • Catfish Keith
    • Sonny Landreth

    Bass Guitarist Of The Year

    • Bob Stroger
    • Rodrigo Mantovani
    • Danielle Nicole
    • Andrew Gohman
    • Jerry Jemmott
    • Russell Jackson

    Percussionist Of The Year

    • Derrick D’Mar Martin
    • Tom Hambridge
    • Tony Braunagel
    • Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith
    • Tony Coleman
    • Jimmi Bott
    • Rodd Bland

    Harmonica Player Of The Year

    • Big Harp George
    • Bob Corritore
    • Charlie Musselwhite
    • Dennis Gruenling
    • John Németh
    • Jason Ricci

    Horn Player Of The Year

    • Kaz Kazanoff
    • Sax Gordon Beadle
    • Jimmy Carpenter
    • Eric Demmer
    • Vanessa Collier
    • Deanna Bogart

    Vocalist Of The Year

    • Billy Price
    • Shemekia Copeland
    • John Németh
    • Oscar Wilson
    • Dylan Triplett
    • Kat Riggins

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