Expressive Vocals & Great Songwriting on Dunlop Brothers Album

Mini-Review: Expressive vocals and great songwriting permeate the latest relase from Hamilton's Dunlop Brothers. Vol. 2 picks up where they left off on their splendid debut. It's roots meets alternative wrapped in striking production.

Available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music

Personnel

• Matt Dunlop - Guitars, Vocals
• Justin Dunlop - Vocals, Bass, Guitars, Mandolin, Keyboard
• Alan Zemaitis - Keyboards, Organ, Wurlitzer, Rhodes & Bass Rhodes
• Caleb Moroz - Drums & Percussion
• Mike Scime - Drums
• Jill Harris - Vocals

Links: Dunlop Brothers, More Dunlop Brothers Stories, Album above courtesy of Bandcamp

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Throwback Thursday - Harrison Kennedy: One Dog Barking

Original Post - Oct 10, 2009

Updated Post: February 19, 2026

In late 2009, Hamilton Blues legend, Harrison Kennedy released his wonderful album, One Dog Barking from Electro-Fi Records.

While Kennedy continued the incredible country blues sound of his previous disc, High Country Blues, this collection had more of an R&B sound to it. Great tunes like Leading Lady, Cry for Mother Africa, and What About Forgiving showcased his amazingly soulful voice.

Available on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music

Personnel:

• Harrison Kennedy (vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, banjo, percussion)
• Justin Dunlop (bass)
• Keith "Nappy" Lindsay (keyboards)

Below is review from the Oct 10, 2009 edition of the Hamilton Spectator. Click the pic to enlarge

Stream the album below

Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, Album above courtesy of Harrison Kennedy - Topic More Releases

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Family Day Videos by Wayne Krawchuk & Carol Greene, Ariana and David Gillis, Dunlop Brothers

Update of 2021 POst

Links: Wayne Krawchuk, More Wayne Krawchuk Stories, Carol Greene, More Carol Greene Stories, Video above courtesy of Carol Greene

Links: Ariana Gillis, More Ariana Gillis Stories, David Gillis, More David Gillis Stories, More Warren Zevon Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Richard Sugarman

Links: Dunlop Brothers, More Dunlop Brothers Stories, Video above courtesy of The Unicorn Project GTA

Click here for more Family Day videos.

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New Ensemble! Episode ft the Dunlop Brothers

The final new episode (at least for the next little while) of the Cable 14 show, Ensemble! will feature the marvelous Dunlop Brothers!  This wonderful episode is currently being broadcast on TV.  The always amazing Lily Sazz hosted the show at Hamilton's Grant Avenue Studio.

This episode should be available on demand soon (for only Shaw, Rogers and Cogeco customers.) Anyone can now live stream Cable 14 for free at https://cable14now.com/.

Links: Dunlop Brothers, More Dunlop Brothers Stories, Videos above courtesy of Southern Souls

More Ensemble Stories

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News Roundup Starring Trebleclef (Dunlop Brothers, Tomi Swick, Doug Feaver, Flat 5)

Arkells Nominated for Much Video Award

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News

Local

• New Matty Simpson EP
• Karl Slick Passes

World

• Rosanne Cash to Receive Spirit of Americana Free Speech Award

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Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef has been a very bust monkey

He enjoyed the Festival of Friends in Hamilton on Friday.

Links: Dunlop Brothers, More Dunlop Brothers Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous



Links: Tomi Swick, More Tomi Swick Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Click here for more pics from the event

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On Saturday and Sunday, he also visited the Lynn River Music & Arts Festival in Simcoe on Saturday and Sunday.

Links: Doug Feaver, More Doug Feaver Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous



Links: Flat 5, More Flat 5 Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Click for more pics from the event: Saturday, Sunday

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He also visited our friends at Mash Paddle Brewing Co. in Brantford.

Click here for more pics from the visit

MORE NEWS ROUNDUPS

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Videos: Adam Cooke, Will Gillespie, Shari & Jonny w Justin Dunlop

Links: Adam Cooke, More Adam Cooke Stories, More Elton John Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Adam Cooke

Links: Will Gillespie, More Will Gillespie Stories, Video above courtesy of Will Gillespie

Links: Shari and Jonny, More Shari and Jonny Stories, Video above courtesy of shariandjonny

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News Roundup (Searchlight Winner, Loralee McGuirl, Justin Dunlop)

Pic courtesy of CBC Music

Vancouver's the Long War Wins CBC Searchlight 2017 

Links: The Long War, Video above courtesy of CBC Music

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News

Local

• CH Videos: Sound of Music Festival, Revive the Rose
• Jack Maclean (The Macleans, Whiskey Epiphany) Wins the 2017 Brian Lee Griffith Guitar Bursary

Canada

• Folk Music Canada Executive Director to Step Down

World

• Celebrities Who Are Fans of the Thing You Least Expect (Dylan, Ice Cube, Iron Maiden)

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Featured Videos

Links: Loralee McGuirl, More Loralee McGuirl Stories, Video above courtesy of Niagara Jazz



Links: Justin Dunlop, More Justin Dunlop Stories, Video above courtesy of Justin Dunlop

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Videos: Deeps, Riddim Riders, Shari and Jonny +Justin, Pistolettes, Matty Simpson

Links: More Deeps Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast

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Links: More Riddim Riders Stories, Video above courtesy of MiscellaneousFish

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Links: More Shari and Jonny Stories, More Justin Dunlop Stories, Video above courtesy of shariandjonny's channel

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Links: More Ginger St. James Stories, More May Simon Stories. More Justine Fischer Stories, Video above courtesy of BOYDWILSONFILMS

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Links: More Matty Simpson Stories, Video above courtesy of Rob Wazny

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Locke Street Festival 2016 Packed With Amazing Music! Come on Down Sept 10!

The Locke Street Festival always has amazing music and this year is no exception!  Come on down on September 10, 2016 and have some fun! IT'S FREE!!!

Check out the schedule (including some videos) below.

The Judy Marsales Stage

11am Uncorked
1pm Caroline Wiles and Bob Doidge
3pm Jude Johnson Band
5pm Chris Chambers Band



Links: Chris Chambers, More Chris Chambers Stories, Video above courtesy of Andrea Cassis

Picks and Sticks Stage

11am Picks and Sticks Kids
11:45am Refracter
12:15pm Carissa and Danielle Doel
1pm The Retroaction (Acoustic)
2pm Ethan Paxton Band
3pm Dan Edmonds
4pm Matty Simpson
5pm Fiction and Guests
6pm Dave Rave



Video above courtesy of Ragnar Heil

West Town Stage

4pm Justin Dunlop
5:15pm Chris Caddell and Jesse O'Brien
6:30pm Tomi Swick
8pm Riddim Riders
9:30pm Bryan Sorensen

Links: Justin Dunlop, More Justin Dunlop Stories, Video above courtesy of Liz Zlabis

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Haunting Vocals Stand Out on New Album from Hamilton's Justin Dunlop: Black Bay Nocturnes

Justin Dunlop's haunting, soulful voice is the first thing you'll notice on the Hamilton singer/songwriter's first full-length album, Black Bay Nocturnes. His voice is beautiful and full of expression.

A subtle funkiness permeates the recording as it grooves and slides through soul, folk, and rock.  All the while, the high quality of the lyrics is wonderfully maintained.

Justin is backed up by some talented musicians such as his brother Matt Dunlop, Maarten De Boer, Nick Doneff (from Fort Erie), Jill Harris, Alan Zemaitis, Andrew Kesler, Andrew Mullin, and Mike Ardagh.  They add to the fantastic feel of the album.


You can download this collection through his Bandcamp page or iTunes.





Videos above courtesy of Justin Dunlop

Links: Justin Dunlop, More Justin Dunlop Stories, More Releases

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New Harrison Kennedy CD: Soulscape

There's a good reason area Bluesman Harrison Kennedy's latest CD, Soulscape (from Electro-Fi Records) recently helped him win four Hamilton Music Awards: It's just that good!

With this astounding album, Harrison has successfully fused his soulful R&B sound with the country Blues.  This is Mississippi meets Motown!

The legendary musician works hard on this disc.  Not only does his dynamic voice sound as great as ever but he also deftly handles banjo, mandolin, harmonica, spoons, fife, percussion and more.

With Keith 'Happy' Lindsay on keys and Alec Fraser on percussion, the band is up to the task of helping Harrison fulfill this unique sound.  Justin Dunlop ably lends his bass and guitar talents to one track as well.

You can pick up this wonderful CD at his live shows, Picks N Sticks, or though the Electro-Fi website.  It can also be downloaded through eMusic or iTunes.

Video below courtesy of RandallStaffordCook



Blast from the Past: Harrison Kennedy CD-Shame the Devil

Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, More CD Releases

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