Happy 10th Birthday Trebleclef!

Today (Feb 15, 2025) our little monkey reaches double digits: He's 10 years old! 

Click here for more of Trebleclef's adventures.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!

Links: Led Zeppelin, More Led Zeppelin Stories/Covers, Video above courtesy of Led Zeppelin

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Hamilton Guitarist Dylan Matthews Passes

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Hamilton guitarist Dylan Matthews. He was currently in the band Doctor Tongue and was also a member of Torque Hound and Hammer of the Gods. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans. We'll post more information on this page as we learn more.

Social Media Reaction

George Panagopoulos (Doctor Tongue)

A little over a week ago, I recorded what I consider to be one of the greatest guitar performances I have ever heard from one of the most talented, soulful and caring people I have ever met.  I’m not sure why things like this happen to the best people, but I can tell you firsthand that Dylan Matthews was the best musician I’ve ever played music with. Above that, he was a best friend. Dylan had that quality. He made everyone around him feel counted and recognized. 

Dylan, I will never forget how you elevated a room, a rehearsal, a recording session, a party and our friendship. Love you, brother. 

Tom Bigas (drummer)

Today my heart and spirit is broken. Almost a year ago, this beautiful soul welcomed me into his band with open arms and an open heart. He crafted some of the most memorable musical experience’s that I had the honour of being a part of. Dylan Matthews, you are one of the greatest musicians I have ever worked with. You’re creativity was genius. My deepest condolences to all your family. You are my musical brother and friend… you are loved and I will miss you.

Marcus Starr

We met when we were so young. You were starting out at Mohawk College's elusive music program. Circa 2005. We were crossing paths. I was graduating and you were trying to get accepted into the program. 

I became your Mohawk mentor. I showed you Blue Monk and (probably) So What. Made you learn your triads up and down the neck. Taught you jazz voicings. You wanted to learn it all. Then I sat in on your audition. I remember it well. Dave McMurdo was doing the audition. He's tough on guitarists, but I was pretty close with him by then. Anyway, you nailed your audition and was accepted.

You moved in with me. Remember that apartment? Down the street from the Cat N Fiddle. I introduced you to JJ Cale. You couldn't get enough of Troubadour. You leaned all those country licks and taught me them, plus many other killer licks. Good times. 

However, we were on different trajectories: You we're just starting out, opening doors, I was closing doors, searching for new ones. 

Ultimately, you finished school, and I spent the next 6 years playing original heavy rock. 

Then it ended. By now it's Jan 2015, and I just announced I left RFU. After 4 intense years of single-pointed hard work, I was musically exhausted. I had nowhere to turn. I had no clue what was about to come my way.

The day after I made my announcement you reached out, inviting me to join Torque Hound. This would be the greatest favour anyone could've offered me. Suddenly, I was introduced to these funky exciting musicians. We played Frontier Town and opened for the Fatties on Halloween. Bucket List gigs. Everything that's happened to me since is a result of you throwing me a solid. 

Dylan, I've been thinking about you all night. Can't stop wondering what would've happened had you not reached out. Had you not invited me to join your band. Where would I be now? Anyway, I don't know how you died, but I hope it was with a smile on your face and a guitar close by.

Thanks Dylan. Thanks for everything.

Will Ross

Your smile was warm and infectious. You carried an energy that would radiate around a room. Always welcoming, always greeted with a big hug. 

Your presence will be missed by many in the Hamilton/Ontario music scene. 

Another real good human gone way too soon. 

Love ya buddy! I'm very sad to know that our last conversation last year was the last time we'd ever share a laugh.

Lou Molinaro (booker/promoter)

I met Dylan years ago via This Ain't Hollywood.  The 1st time we brought Johnny Winter into the club, Dylan FREAKED!  He asked me if I could hold two tickets for him until the week of the show.  Johnny Winter was an artist that both Dylan and his dad loved. 

So, the deal was that he was going to tell his dad that they were going to come to TAH to see watch "some band play".  I think Dylan's dad had no idea that we booked Johnny Winter. Imagine walking into the bar and then finding out that Johnny Winter was playing??  Nicely orchestrated! 

Over the years, Dylan, always thanked me for holding those tickets for him. That Johnny Winter show was a paramount moment for the both of them.  Having the opportunity to watch a guitar player that he and his father admired so much in a joint like This Ain’t Hollywood. Memories like these are forever precious and important.

I will always remember Dylan for having such a big heart and always being respectful.  I never got tired of his thanks because he always got so excited about telling me the Johnny Winter story.  Everyone knows that I am a huge Johnny Winter fan. Dylan and his dad attending the show is my greatest memory about having Johnny play This Ain't Hollywood twice.

Man.....So young and so talented

"You can't put your arms around a memory."

Links: Doctor Tongue, Video above courtesy of Doctor Tongue

Links: Torque Hound, Video above courtesy of Angelo NotoCampanella

Links: Hammer of the Gods, More Led Zeppelin Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Angelo NotoCampanella

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Happy Thanksgiving! (Robin Benedict, Julian Taylor, Johnny Cash)

Update of 2017 Post

Links: Robin Benedict, More Robin Benedict Stories, Video above courtesy of Robin Benedict

Links: Julian Taylor, Video above courtesy of Radio Mogul by Mediazoic, More Led Zeppelin Covers/Stories



Links: Johnny Cash, More Johnny Cash Stories, Video above courtesy of cwag03

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50th Anniversary of 'Led Zeppelin IV' + Local Covers

Today (November 8, 2021) is the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin's 4th album (though officially untitled, most people know it as Led Zeppelin IV or ZOSO)

Trivia:

• Release date: November 8, 1971on Atlantic Records
• Produced by Jimmy Page
• Recorded partially at Abbey Road.
• Guests: Sandy Denny (Fairport Convention), vocals on 'Battle of Evermore' and Ian Stewart (Rolling Stones on 'Rock and Roll')

Below are a few local covers of songs from the album.

Links: Freedom Train, More Freedom Train Stories, Video above courtesy of Freedom Train

Links: Suzie Vinnick, More Suzie Vinnick Stories, Video above courtesy of Suzie Vinnick - Topic

Links: Sarasin, More Sarasin Stories, Video above courtesy of sarasinrob

And now a song from the band:

Links: Led Zeppelin, More Led Zeppelin Stories, Sandy Denny, Video above courtesy of Led Zeppelin, More Album 50th Anniversaries

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Hamilton Blues Lovers Turns 10 Today!

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Hamilton Blues Lovers! On November 29, 2008, Lou, our blogger advertised a new organization dedicated to the local music scene. The rest is local music history.

It has been a spectacular 10 years. Here are some highlights:

• November 2008: HBL founded
• November 2013: HBL turns 5
• December 2014: Our blogger Lou, gets married to his sweetheart (and HBL marketing consultant) Linda.
• February 2015: Our Mascot Trebleclef is Introduced
• May 2015: HBL Wins Hamilton Music Award
• November 2017: Lou and Linda Win 1st George R. Robinson Award
• November 2018: The 10th Anniversary HBL Bash Packs the Corktown

A word from Lou:

I want to thank my beautiful wife Linda for all her help and support for all these years. I LOVE YOU! I'd also like to thank our sponsors, the incredibly talented local musicians and all the new friends I've made as a result of the HBL. HERE'S TO ANOTHER 10!

Links: Led Zeppelin, More Led Zeppelin Stories, Video above courtesy of  zoso8t0

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News Roundup (Polaris Heritage Prize, Dave Rave, NAMMYS, more)

Bizarro

More Musical Toons

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News

Local

• FYI Music News feature on Arkells
• Peter McFarland passes

Spectator Stories

• Local Maple Blues Award nominees
• Marianne Faithful review
• Jimmy Page feature
• The restorative power of music

Polaris Heritage Prize Winners

1960-1975

• Public: Neil Young: Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
• Jury: Jean-Pierre Ferland: Jaune 

1976-1985

• Public: Rush: 2112 (ft Hamilton-born Neil Peart on drums)
  
  
  
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• Jury: Bruce Cockburn: Stealing Fire (ft Hamilton's Colina Phillips on background vocals)
  
  
  
  Links: Bruce Cockburn, More Bruce Cockburn Stories, Video above courtesy of John Paul Barbour
  

1986-1995

• Public: Alanis Morissette: Jagged Little Pill
• Jury: Dream Warriors: And Now the Legacy Begins

1996-2005

• Public: Broken Social Scene: You Forgot It In People
• Jury: Kid Koala: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Canada

• Roger Ashby retiring from CHUM

Native American Music Award winners
Canadian winners below. Click title above for complete list.

• Female Artist: Kelly Derrickson
• Group: Twin Flames
• Folk Recording: Twin Flames - Signal Fire
• Americana Recording: Sandra Sutter - Cluster Stars
• Historical Linguistic Recording: Jeremy Dutcher - Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa
• Music Video Performance: Indian City - Through the Flood
  
  
  
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Passings

• Jimmy Farrar (Molly Hatchet)

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Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef rocked out to the Coachmen and their special guest Dave Rave at the Coach and Lantern in Ancaster. The Coachmen have a Saturday matinee there at 2:30pm with a different guest each week.

Click here for more pics from the event

MORE NEWS ROUNDUPS

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News Roundup (Tom Wilson, David Cassidy, Trews)

New Beer from Mash Paddle Brewing Co. inspired by the Trews

Click pic to see how to enter to win tix to an acoustic Brantford show and more

Links: The Trews, More Trews Stories, Video above courtesy of brantfordredsox

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News

Local

• CHCH Video: Tom Wilson Discusses His Biography
  
  
  Links: Lee Harvey Osmond (aka Tom Wilson), More Lee Harvey Osmond Stories, Video above courtesy of CHCH, More CHCH Videos
  
  
• Talkin' Blues Podcast w Kevin Breit
• Cashbox Canada Story on Maggie Szabo
• Juno Up for Auction in Niagara Falls Goodwill
• Local Artists on CBC's Best Canadian Songs of 2017 List
• Stephen Fearing & Danny Michel Win Canadian Folk Music Awards

Hamilton Spectator Stories

• New Teenage Head Compilation
• Study Shows Dundas Cactus Festival Has Impact

ClickItTickets' Best Blues Club List
Ontario clubs below. Click above for full list

• Mississippi Queen Foods (Hamilton)
• The Lancaster Smokehouse (Kitchener)
• The Wortley Roadhouse (London)
• Roc'n Doc's Live Music Grill (Mississauga)
• The Blue Goose Tavern (Etobicoke)
• Peter's Players (Gravenhurst)
• Irene's Pub (Ottawa)
• Rainbow Bistro (Ottawa)

Toronto

• Alleycatz Restaurant Lounge
• Hugh's Room
• The Linsmore Hotel
• N'Awlins Jazz Bar & Grill
• The Orbit Room
• The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

World

• Robert Plant to Receive Americana Lifetime Achievement Award
• Musicians With Brainy Side-Gigs
• How to Soundproof You Room or Apartment

Passings

• Malcolm Young (AC/DC)
• David Cassidy (Partridge Family)
  
  
  
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• Michael "DikMik" Davies (Hawkwind)

MORE NEWS ROUNDUPS

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CONGRATS! 2016 View Magazine Readers' Choice Award Winners

Results from the 2016 View Magazine Readers' Choice were unveiled in their Oct 13th issue.  Their fans helped vote for the best of everything Hamilton (and the surrounding areas) has to offer.

Here are the music-related winners:

Please not that it goes from Gold (top) to Silver (middle or bottom if only two winners) and Bronze (third).

Band

• Arkells
• Walk Off the Earth
• Monster Truck

Female Artist

• Laura Cole
  
  
  
  Links: Laura Cole, More Laura Cole Stories, Video above courtesy of RoughClips009
  
  
• Ginger St. James
• Robin Benedict

Male Artist

• Tom Wilson aka Lee Harvey Osmond
  
  
  
  Links: Lee Harvey Osmond, More Lee Harvey Osmond Stories, Video above courtesy of Lee Harvey Osmond
  
  
• Steve Strongman

Cover Band

• Freedom Train
  
  
  
  Links: Freedom Train, More Freedom Train Stories, Video above courtesy of Freedom Train, More Led Zeppelin Covers/Stories
  
  
• The Undercovers
• The Crimps

Band Most Likely to Make it Big

• Dead Tired
• The Dirty Nil

Live Venue

• Stonewalls
• This Ain't Hollywood
• Absinthe

Country Bar

• Dirty Dog Saloon
• Carrigan Arms
• Galley Pump

Jazz and Blues Venue

• Bay City Music Hall
• Masque
• Cat N Fiddle

Open Stage

• Lazy Flamingo
• Fisher's Lounge
• Rebel's Rock

Festival

• It's Your Festival
• Supercrawl
• Greenbelt Harvest Picnic

Free Event

• Supercrawl
• It's Your Festival
• Artcrawl

TV Personality

• Bob Cowan (CHCH)
• Cadillac Bill

Coolest Instrument to Play

• Drums
• Bass guitar

Independent Music Label

• Sonic Unyon
• Hidden Pony

Recording Studio

• Grant Avenue Studio
• B-Town Sound
• Studio 410

Producer

• Bob Doidge (Grant Avenue Studio)
• Justin Koop (B-Town Sound)

Rehearsal Space

• SoundCheck
• The Jam Zone

Musical Instrument Store

• Long and McQuade (Burlington)
• Mountain Music
• Acoustic Room

Buying New Music

• HMV
• Cheapies
• Sunrise Records

Buy Used Music

• Dr. Disc
• Where Heads Meet
• Cheapies

Radio Station

• CFMU
• Y108
• Funny820

Radio Personality

• Mike Alfano 95.3 Fresh
• Matt Hayes 102.9 K-Lite
• Mike Nabuurs Funny820

Local Show Promotor

• Ken Inouye
• Dan Rispen

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: View, More from the View's Readers' Poll

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News Roundup (Barber Shop Podcast, Stingray Chart, Big Rude Jake)

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcast: Addicted to Music w Dave Pomfret, George CW Douglas and Frank Koren
  
  
  
  Links: Dave Pomfret, More Dave Pomfret Stories, George CW Douglas, More George CW Douglas Stories, Frank Koren, More Frank Koren Stories,  Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast

• Hamilton Arts Award Nominations
• Local Country Music Association of Ontario Award Nominations
• New Brenda Lewis Album

Hamilton Spectator Stories

• Paul McCartney to Play Hamilton
• 40 Years of Teenage Head
• Rita Chiarelli's New Band

Videos

• Big Rude Jake @ Homegrown Hamilton
• Royal Wood on CHCH
• Micah Barnes (Nylons) on CHCH

Top March 2016 Albums from Stingray Music - Blues

1. Andre Bisson: Left With The Blues
2. Jordan Officer: Blue Skies
3. Lee Palmer: Like Elway
4. Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin: Lost Time
5. David Owen: Livin' Life (Produced by Gary Kendall)
6. Ben Racine Band: A Grand New Brew
7. Dione Taylor: Born Free
8. Tommy Castro and  the Painkillers: Method To My Madness
9. Angel Forrest: Angel's 11
10. Danny Marks: Cities In Blue 

13. Harmonica Shah: If You Live To Get Old, You Will Understand (ft Jack de Keyzer)
29. MonkeyJunk: Moon Turn Red (produced by Colin Cripps)
73. Crissinger: Blues Expression (recorded in Hamilton)

World

• Passings: David Baker, Jimmy Van Zant, Dennis Davis (Bowie drummer)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef had an amazing time swinging to  Big Rude Jake at Homegrown Hamilton

Click here for more pictures of the event

Links: Big Rude Jake, More Big Rude Jake Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

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Recently Added

New Open Mics, Jams, and Open Stages Page


Main List of Sites

• Chanter (Guelph Record Label)

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Birthdays

Thu Apr 14

• Alec Fraser
• Danny Boy Squire

Fri Apr 15

• Chris Kenny
• Mojo Willie

Sat Apr 16

• D'Eve Archer
• Tim Gibbons
• Denis Keldie
• Colin Linden (Blackie and the Rodeo Kings)
• Sean O'Grady
• Garth Vogan

Mon Apr 18

• Juliet Dunn

Tue Apr 19

• Brenda Brown
• Jerry Leger
• Kevin Maclean

Thu Apr 21

• Buddy Love
• Willow Rutherford

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News Roundup (Matty Simspon, David Essig, Mike Todd, Elyse Saunders)

Yes founder/bassist Chris Squire passes 

Click pic for video

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News

Local

• Video: Elyse Saunders@CHCH
• Del Bel Up for SOCAN Songwriting Prize
• Reviews: Lee Harvey Osmond, Bobby Cameron

World

• Passings: Chris Squire (Yes bassist) Bruce Rowland (Fairport Convention, Joe Cocker drummer)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef checked out Trickbag @ The Galley Pump in Hamilton

 

  

Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, More photos from the event

He also hung around the Oh Canada Ribfest in Waterdown and caught IN2U and Mike Woods.

 

Links: Mike Woods, More Mike Woods Stories, More photos from this event

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Videos

• Matty Simpson (Fred Eaglesmith Band)



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

Links: David Essig, More David Essig Stories, Video above courtesy of Guy Massey

Links: Mike Todd, More Mike Todd Stories, More Zeppelin Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Marcel Oros

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News Roundup (Ginger St. James, Footbridge Road, Jace Martin)

Andy Fraser of 'Free' Passes
Click pick for video

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcast w Ginger St. James
  
  
  
  Links: Ginger St. James, More Ginger St. James Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
• Duane Rutter Partners With Avian Guitars
• Spectator story on jacksoul
• Video: Tom Wilson on Hamilton's Musical History

Canada

• East Coast Music Awards Announce 2015 Honourary Award Recipients

World

• Passings: Andy Fraser (Free), Mike Porcaro (Toto), Jimmy Greenspoon (Three Dog Night), Thom Wilson (Producer), Bruce Crump (Molly Hatchett), Daevid Allen (Gong)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

We will now be posting pictures of our cute new mascot as he explores the local music scene!

Last week, he and some friends hung out with Matty Buzanko of the Overplayers/The Rest

Click here for more pictures

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Recently Added


Main List of Sites

• Dave Sloan (YouTube)
• Eleanor Jodway (YouTube)

Our Performer List

• Footbridge Road
  
  
  
  Links: More Robert Plant (and Zeppelin) Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Footbridge Road
  
  
• Brenda Ross
• Sweet Crimson
• UK-47

Our Venue List

• Iggy's Pub (Fonthill)

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Birthdays

Thursday, March 19

• Willow Walker (Vaudevillian)

Friday, March 20

• Troy Dowding
• MizA

Sunday, March 22

• Gary Cain
• Pat Carey (Downchild)
• Ivan Sorensen (Music Photographer)
• Brock Zeman

Monday, March 23

• Doug Feaver

Wednesday, March 25

• Dave King
• Bob Shields

Thursday, March 26

• Susan Wylde

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Featured Video



Links: Jace Martin, More Jace Martin Stories, Video above courtesy of Jace Martin

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News Roundup (Lori Yates, Grammy Nominations, Aaron Moore, Jonny Kerr, Roly Greenway)

Chicago Blues Pianist Aaron Moore, R.I.P.

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Local

• Barbershop Podcast w Lori Yates
  
  
  
  Links: Lori Yates, More Lori Yates Stories, Video above courtesy of Barbershop Podcast

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World

• Chicago Blues pianist Aaron Moore passes
  
  
  
  Links: Aaron Moore, Video above courtesy of Eyjólfur Ármansson

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2014 Grammy Nominations (Click here for full list)

Roots related categories below

Best Blues Album

• Billy Boy Arnold, Charlie Musselwhite, Mark Hummel, Sugar Ray Norcia & James Harman: Remembering Little Walter
• James Cotton: Cotton Mouth Man
• Ben Harper With Charlie Musselwhite: Get Up!
• Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa: Seesaw
• Bobby Rush: Down In Louisiana

Best Folk Album

• Guy Clark: My Favorite Picture Of You
• The Greencards: Sweetheart Of The Sun
• Sarah Jarosz: Build Me Up From Bones
• The Milk Carton Kids: The Ash & Clay
• Various: They All Played For Us: Arhoolie Records 50th Anniversary Celebration

Best Americana Album

• Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell: Old Yellow Moon
• Steve Martin & Edie Brickell: Love Has Come For You
• Buddy Miller And Jim Lauderdale: Buddy And Jim
• Mavis Staples: One True Vine
• Allen Toussaint: Songbook

Best Bluegrass Album

• Boxcars: It's Just A Road
• Dailey & Vincent: Label: Brothers Of The Highway
• Della Mae: This World Oft Can Be
• James King: Three Chords And The Truth
• Del McCoury Band: The Streets Of Baltimore

Best Regional Roots Music Album

• Hot 8 Brass Band: The Life & Times Of...The Hot 8 Brass Band
• Kahulanui: Hula Ku'i
• Zachary Richard: Le Fou
• Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience: Dockside Sessions
• Joe Tohonnie Jr.: Apache Blessing & Crown Dance Songs

Best American Roots Song

• Sarah Jarosz: Build Me Up From Bones
• Steve Earle & The Dukes (& Duchesses): Invisible
• Tim O'Brien And Darrell Scott: Keep Your Dirty Lights On
• Steve Martin & Edie Brickell: Love Has Come For You
• Allen Toussaint: Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed

Best Rock Performance

• Alabama Shakes: Always Alright
• David Bowie: The Stars (Are Out Tonight)
• Imagine Dragons: Radioactive
• Led Zeppelin: Kashmir (Celebration Day)
• Queens Of The Stone Age: 
• Jack White: I'm Shakin'

Best Rock Song

• Gary Clark Jr.: Ain't Messin 'Round
• Paul McCartney & Foo Fighters: Cut Me Some Slack
• Rolling Stones: Doom And Gloom
• Black Sabbath: God Is Dead?
• Muse: Panic Station

Best Rock Album

• Black Sabbath: 13
• David Bowie: The Next Day
• Kings of Leon: Mechanical Bull
• Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day
• Queens Of The Stone Age: ...Like Clockwork
• Neil Young With Crazy Horse: Psychedelic Pill

Best Country Solo Performance

• Lee Brice: I Drive Your Truck
• Hunter Hayes: I Want Crazy
• Miranda Lambert: Mama's Broken Heart
• Darius Rucker: Wagon Wheel
• Blake Shelton: Mine Would Be You

Best Country Duo/Group Performance

• The Civil Wars: From This Valley
• Kelly Clarkson Featuring Vince Gill: Don't Rush
• Little Big Town: Your Side Of The Bed
• Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift & Keith Urban: Highway Don't Care
• Kenny Rogers With Dolly Parton: You Can't Make Old Friends

Best Country Song

• Taylor Swift: Begin Again
• Lee Brice: I Drive Your Truck
• Kacey Musgraves: Merry Go 'Round
• Blake Shelton (co-written by Deric Ruttan) Mine Would Be You

Best Country Album

• Jason Aldean: Night Train
• Tim McGraw: Two Lanes Of Freedom
• Kacey Musgraves: Same Trailer Different Park
• Blake Shelton: Based On A True Story
• Taylor Swift: Red

Best Improvised Jazz Solo

• Terence Blanchard: Don't Run
• Paquito D'Rivera: Song For Maura
• Fred Hersch: Song Without Words #4: Duet
• Donny McCaslin: Stadium Jazz
• Wayne Shorter: Orbits

Best Jazz Vocal Album

• Andy Bey: The World According To Andy Bey
• Lorraine Feather: Attachments
• Gregory Porter: Liquid Spirit
• Cécile McLorin Salvant: WomanChild
• Tierney Sutton: After Blue

Best Jazz Instrumental Album

• New Gary Burton Quartet: Guided Tour
• Terri Lyne Carrington: Money Jungle-Provocative In Blue
• Gerald Clayton: Life Forum
• Kenny Garrett: Pushing The World Away
• Christian McBride Trio: Out Here

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album

• Darcy James Argue's Secret Society: Brooklyn Babylon
• Randy Brecker, W_odek Pawlik Trio & Kalisz Philharmonic: Night In Calisia
• Brussels Jazz Orchestra Featuring Joe Lovano: Wild Beauty
• Alan Ferber: March Sublime
• Dave Slonaker Big Band: Intrada

Best Latin Jazz Album

• Buika: La Noche Más Larga
• Paquito D'Rivera And Trio Corrente: Song For Maura
• Roberto Fonseca: Yo
• Omar Sosa: Egg_n
• Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet: Latin Jazz-Jazz Latin

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Funny Stuff

FoxTrot by Bill Amend

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NEW FEATURE! Recently Added

   Performer List

• Dead End Sessions
  
• Roly Greenway (Crowbar)
• Remnants
• John Restas
• Riddim Riders
• Sea Monster Blues
• Wicked Rebels

   Venue List

• Myst Lounge (Niagara)

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Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Videos - Trickbag@Buddy's
• 2010: Videos - Tiny Bill Cody@Artword
• 2011: Videos - Matthew de Zoete@Artword
• 2012: Videos - Chris Cowsill@Winking Judge

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Featured Videos

Links: Roly Greenway, More Crowbar Stories, More Guess Who Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Manxcatstales



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

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News Roundup (Trevor Howard, Tyler Wilson, Danny Lockwood, Zeppelin)

Craig Chandler/University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University Communications

Extinct Lizard (pictured above) named after Jim Morrison

Local

• Kevin's Barbershop podcast w/ Trevor Howard (Ghosts of Memphis)
  
  

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World

• Robert Plant finds lost Zeppelin tracks
• Rock Hall of Fame 2014 nominees announced
  

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Funny/Weird Stuff

• Extinct Lizard named after Jim Morrison

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Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Videos-Chris Chambers@Beaver and Bulldog
• 2010: Harlan Pepper CD-Young and Old
• 2011: Kirby EP-Into the Dark
• 2012: News Roundup (Melissa Bel, Blind Mule, Rodeo Kings, Brock Zeman, Felicia McMinn, Buddy Guy)

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Featured Videos 



Links: Tyler Wilson Band, More Tyler Wilson Stories, Video courtesy of Tyler Wilson, More covers and stories by the Band



Links: Danny Lockwood, More Danny Lockwood Stories, Video courtesy of rwhmoto, More Johnny Cash Covers/Stories

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