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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CONGRATS! Waterloo's Johanna Pavia and SoulDrive a Runner Up in Toronto Blues Society Talent Search

The 2015 Toronto Blues Society Talent Search was held on June 20 as part of the Toronto Jazz Festival.  Waterloo Blues Queen Johanna Pavia and her band SoulDrive were the second runners up in the contest. They'll receive one year pro Bandzoogle website and $250.  Guelph/Toronto duo Jennis were also finalists.



Links: SoulDrive, More SoulDrive Stories, Video above courtesy of Johanna Pavia

The big winner was Toronto's Michael Schatte who'll get $1,000, festival performance spots, a professional photo shoot, recording time, rehearsal time, mentorship and more.  First runner up was Montreal band, Whisky Legs.



Video above courtesy of RandallStaffordCook



Video above courtesy of Whisky Legs

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Blast from the Past: Conor Gains Wins Last Year's Search

Links: Toronto Blues Society, More TBS Talent Search Stories

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Waterloo's SoulDrive Offer Up Spacey, Soulful, Psychedelic Rhythms on Their EP

The Self-titled EP from Waterloo's SoulDrive may be short (5 tracks) but it's oh so sweet!  With a psychedelic 60s meets 70s blues rock sound, it will envelop you in its rhythms and won't let go!

This EP can get spacey but its roots are solidly in old fashioned soul, blues and funk.  You'll be chillin' and partyin' at the same time.

Providing the passionate, stirring, soulful vocals is the amazing Johanna Pavia.  Also,  Nick Rorai McNeil offers up some tasty keyboard riffs and bass licks, Christopher Paleshi ably bends the guitar to his will and Rob Cardy keeps the drums flowing.

If you want a physical CD, it can be picked up at one of their show or by contacting the band.  You can also choose to download it through their Bandcamp Page

Blast from the Past: Souldrive Goes to 2015 Blues Challenge





Videos above courtesy of Johanna Pavia

Links: SoulDrive, More SoulDrive Stories, More Releases

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CONGRATS! Joel Johnson, Vaudevillian and Johanna Pavia Going to International Blues Challenge in Memphis!

After an amazing contest held at Bobby O'Brien's in Kitchener, the International Blues Challenge reps of the Grand River Blues Society have been chosen.  Oshweken's Joel Johnson Band, Hamilton (formerly from Kitchener) duo, the Vaudevillian, and Kitchener's Johanna Pavia and Souldrive will be headed to the world-famous contest in Memphis.  They'll be competing January 20-24, 2015 against performers from around the world.

GOOD LUCK GUYS!



Links: Joel Johnson, More Joel Johnson Stories, Video above courtesy of Daragent2



Links: The Vaudevillian, More Vaudevillian Stories, Video above courtesy of Brendan J Stephens



Links: Johanna Pavia, More Johanna Pavia Stories, Video above courtesy of Johanna Pavia

Blast from the Past: Matt Weidinger and Pappy Johns Band Go to IBC 2014

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News Roundup (Sue Leonard, Johanna Pavia, Mike Almas)

Ray Kennedy R.I.P.

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Local

• Barbershop Podcast with Sue Leonard and the Perfect Strangers
  
  
  
  Links: Sue Leonard, More Sue Leonard Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast

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World

• Ray Kennedy Passes

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Funny Stuff

• Comic Book/Album Cover Mash Ups

From Cracked Magazine

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Recently Added

Our Performer List

• Good for Naughts
• Johanna Pavia
  
  
  
  Links: More Johanna Pavia Stories, Above video courtesy of Johanna Pavia
  
  
• Project Trout
• 20km Jazz Diet

Our Venue List

• Flamboro Downs
• Mohawk Racetrack (Campbellville)
• Pyro Pub (Thorold)

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Blasts From the Past

• 2009: Maple Blues Awards, Rush Loves Jacob Moon, more
• 2010: Videos - Shrimp Daddy and Friends@Hooters
• 2011: Videos - Harlan Pepper@Moonshine Cafe
• 2012: Videos - Jay Linden and Duane Rutter@Moonshine Cafe
• 2013: Blues Hall of Fame, Podcasts, Liam McGlashon, Rachel Heart, more

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Upcoming Birthdays

Thursday, February 27, 2014: Matt King

Friday, February 28, 2014

• Rick Fines
• John M Crawford aka Big Johnny Blue (Hamilton Blues Society, Strange Cargo)
  
• Brian Jones (RIP) (Rolling Stones)

Saturday, March 1, 2014: Big Rude Jake

Tuesday, March 4, 2014: Mike Almas




Links: More Mike Almas Stories, Video above courtesy of William Blake

Sunday, March 9, 2014: Harrison Kennedy

Tuesday, March 11, 2014: Chuck Jackson (Downchild)

Wednesday, Match 12, 2014

• Shelley Adams
• Matty Buzanko (Overplayers/The Rest)

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