Happy 'Play Music on Your Porch' Day! Videos by Mulberry Street Porchin' Band, Clarissa Diokno & Caleb Khuu, Lynn Jackson

Links: The Mulberry Street Porchin' Band, More Chuck Berry Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Robert Manley

Links: Clarissa Diokno, Caleb Khuu, Video above courtesy of Adam Searls

Links: Lynn Jackson, More Lynn Jackson Stories, Video above courtesy of Philip Bast

More Porch Music Day Videos

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Kitchener's Lynn Jackson Shows Many Sides on New Album

From a snarl to a roar, a purr and beyond, Kitchener songstress, Lynn Jackson can do it all. The talented lady shows us many sides on her latest incredible album, Lionheart from Busted Flat Records.

Here you'll find Lynn, the acoustic troubadour, the hard-edge punk princess, the jazzy chanteuse and many others all in one package. Her vocals leave a unique stamp on every track and beautifully played pianos, violins and more accentuate the songs.

Joining Lynn is a team of extraordinary talents, including Rob Deyman & Silvia DiDonato of the Waterstreet Blues Band, Scott Fitzpatrick, Jonny Sauder, Chris Boyne, Chris Colvin, Don Featherstone, John Stuart, Alison Corbett and Wendy Wright.

You can pick up this wonderful album at her web site, Bandcamp, the Busted Flat page, iTunes, Spotify and more.

You can stream the album below.



Blast from the Past: Lynn's 2015 album, Songs of Rain, Snow and Remembering

Links: Lynn Jackson, More Lynn Jackson Stories, More Releases

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Kitchener's Jesse Parent and the Pines Release Plush and Passionate Live Album!

Live at the Schoolhouse Theatre, the latest release from Kitchener's Jesse Parent and the Pines, documents quite a beautiful,  live show.  Listeners will be impressed with the plush acoustic sound and amazing songcraft.

Jesse's voice and acoustic guitar reverberate with passion and vitality.  The rest of the band backs him up with spectacular musical skill, lush harmonies and energy.  They're at home with Folk, Soul, Blues, Americana and more.

This top notch band includes Matt McLeod (bass), Chad Davis (drums), Nick Barkley (keys), Steve Wood (pedal steel), Lynn Jackson (vocals) and  Emily Barkley (vocals).

CD's are available at Jesse's impressive live shows, his online shop and cdbaby.



Blast from the Past: Jesse's Previous Album

Links: Jesse Parent, More Jesse Parent Stories, More Releases, Video above courtesy of Jesse Parent

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Kitchener's Lynn Jackson Creates Astounding, Stirring and Passionate Album

The warm atmosphere of Kitchener singer/songwriter Lynn Jackson's newest album, Songs of Rain, Snow and Remembering permeates the entire recording.  It'll take listeners on a wondrous passionate adventure.

This Busted Flat Records release is a perfect platform for Lynn's almost-delicate and expressive vocals.  Accompanied by an astounding, artistic, fully-realized soundscape, her songs will stir your soul.

Lynn has enlisted an amazing array of talent for this album, including Arun Paul, Nick Storring, Joe Dunn and Chris Boyne of Sex Dwarf, Brent Hagerman and Scott Fitzpatrick.  Each of them make stunning contributions to the sound.

If you'd like to pick up a copy, you can head on over to one of her lives show or visit Encore Records in Kitchener.  It's also available through the Busted Flat Online Shop or iTunes.



Blast from the Past: Lynn's CD - The Acoustic Sessions

Links: Lynn Jackson, More Lynn Jackson Stories, More Releases, Video above courtesy of Mark Logan

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Kitchener's Cheryl Lescom Belts Out Wonderful, Rockin', Soulful Blues on '1953'

With her big, soulful voice, Kitchener Blueswoman, Cheryl Lescom and her band, the Tucson Choir Boys create killer tracks on their latest album, 1953 (released through Busted Flat Records).  This amazing music will grab a hold of you instantly.

Cheryl's voice can really boom when it has too but it also can move you with emotion as well.  The boys do a superb job of making some wonderful blues licks and dynamic sounds.  A couple of tunes will even transport you to the 50s.

The band also gets some help on the writing from labelmate, Lynn Jackson, who wrote two of the songs.

If you want some good time rockin's blues you can pick up the CD through her energetic live shows or via the Busted Flat Online shop.  It's available through iTunes as well.

Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

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EXTRA MINI-REVIEW!

Some recordings escape our radar, so occasionally we'll be catching up with some mini-reviews!

Cheryl and the Tucson Choir Boys released a self-titled album in 2009.  You'll hear some great, rockin', soulful numbers on here as well.  There's also a little more of a roots feel on the album. You can download it through  cdbaby or iTunes.

Video above courtesy of Dave Sloane

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Blast from the Past: Cheryl Lescom Video and More

Links: Cheryl Lescom, More Cheryl Lescom Stories, More Releases

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News Roundup (Paul Anthony, Nathan Day Project, Lynn Jackson, Kim Koren)

Insane Backstories to Your Favorite Music

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcast w Paul Anthony and CASH
  
  
  
  Links: Paul Anthony, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast

World

• New Music Will Now Be Released on Fridays
• Passings: Chris Rainbow (Alan Parsons, Camel)

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NEW! 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 checked out Lynn Jackson and Scott Fitzpatrick @ The Brantford Station Gallery

Click here for more pictures

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Recently Added


Our Performer List

• Nathan Day Project
  
  
  
  Links: More Nathan Day Stories, Video above courtesy of the Nathan Day Project
  
  
• Loose Cannon
• Rooney Brothers
• Thomas St. Clair

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Birthdays

Thursday, March 5

• Scotty Bakalar

Saturday, Mar 7

• Rob Cutting

Monday, March 9

• Harrison Kennedy

Tuesday, March 10

• Tiffany Thompson

Wednesday, March 11

• Chuck Jackson (Downchild)

Thursday, March 12

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

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Featured Video



Links: Kim Koren, More Kim Koren Stories, Video above courtesy of Shotgun Jilly

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Daddy Long Legs Bassist Steve Toms Passes

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Steve Toms, the bassist for Kitchener Blues band Daddy Long Legs and the Two-Timers.  He died on February 21, 2015 of an accident at home. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

Click here for the obituary.

Here are a few online reactions:

From the Daddy Long Legs Facebook page: It is with great sadness that Chris, Jeff and I write this….as many now know, our friend and band-mate Steve Toms has passed away. We are at a loss for words. It is impossible for us to properly put into words how singular Steve was as a person. He was truly one of a kind. As Daddy Long Legs was a family, we are now minus one of our brothers. We couldn’t miss him more. He was the stuff of LEGEND. Good-bye Steve. We love you.

Shane Guse (Western Swing Authority): Shocked and sad to hear about Steve Toms passing. It is tragic. Condolences to his family and friends and especially to my friends in Daddy Long Legs.

Lynn Jackson: So sad to hear about my friend Steve Toms - we had some great times - I'm really gonna miss you....

Kevin Doyle (Boathouse in Kitchener): Loved this guy, everything about him.  Thanks for the many great memories, your music.

Blast from the Past: Daddy Long Legs CD: Devil's in the Details

Links: Daddy Long Legs, More Daddy Long Legs Stories, Video above courtesy of Dave Sloane

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New Phenomenal Acoustic CD from Kitchener's Lynn Jackson and Chris Boyne

Kitchener Duo Lynne Jackson and Chris Boyne (Sex Dwarf) have teamed up to build an incredible stripped down, rootsy album, The Acoustic Sessions (through Busted Flat Records).  Lynne's phenomenal songs are reconstructed into pure and simple forms filled with beauty and grace.

Her magical voice and the duo's wonderful harmonies will carry you away through the realms of country, folk and a little soul.  The discs live-off-the-floor feel creates a wonderful, inviting atmosphere.

Guest musicians include Joe Dunn (also of Sex Dwarf), Scott Fitzpatrick, Nick Storring, Steve Wood (Stony Lonesome), Wendy Wright on violin and Norman Blake from Teenage Fanclub.

You can pick up the disc at her unforgettable live shows or buy (and download) through the Busted Flat Online Store.  It can also be downloaded through iTunes and eMusic.

Videos above courtesy of Busted Flat Records

Links: Lynne Jackson, More Lynn Jackson Stories, More Releases

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New Episodes of Ensemble on YouTube, Part 1

These are the first batch of videos from Season 2



Links: Lynn Jackson, Jesse Parent, Meghan Webber, Matthew de Zoete



Links: Jacob Moon, Brad Germain (Dinner Belles, Marble Index), Rae Billing, Tim Gibbons



Links: John DiBattista, Wayne Janus, Corey Lueck, Dan Walsh

More videos to come . . .

More episodes of Ensemble

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Busted Flat 7th Anniversary Show @ Kitchener Boathouse (October 30, 2010) Part 2

This was an event to celebrate Busted Flat Records
Click here if you can't see the videos.













Links: Busted Flat - Romney Getty - Craig Smith - Duane Rutter - Lynn Jackson - Jay Semko - Sex Dwarf - Paul MacleodClick here for Part 1

Busted Flat 7th Anniversary Show @ Kitchener Boathouse (October 30, 2010) Part 1

This was an event to celebrate Busted Flat Records
Click here if you can't see the videos.














Links: Busted Flat - Romney Getty - Craig Smith - Duane Rutter - Lynn Jackson - Jay Semko - Sex Dwarf - Paul Macleod

More to come later . . .