News Roundup (Steve Strongman, Felicia McMinn, Sold on Hamilton w Judy Marsales, more)

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News

Videos

• CHCH Video: Steve Strongman
  
  
  Links: Steve Strongman, More Steve Strongman Stories, More CHCH Videos, Video above courtesy of CHCH
  
  
• Two more Cultivate Music videos from Felicia McMinn: One, Two
  
  
  
  
  
  Links: Felicia McMinn, More Felicia McMinn Stories, More Cultivate Music Videos, Videos above courtesy of Cultivate Music
  

Local

• June 2019 episode of Sold on Hamilton w Judy Marsales
  
  
  
  Links: More Sold on Hamilton Episodes
• Burlington Post: Canada Day celebrations
• Inside Halton: Acts coming to Burlington Performing Arts Centre
• Thorold News: Arkells coming to St. Catharines
• Local Country Music Association of Ontario Award winners
• Hamilton Arts Award winners

Spectator Stories

• Crowbar's Kelly Jay has massive stroke
• Local music supporter Judy Marsales honoured by Mohawk College
• Jazz FM comeback
• Carole Pope plays Pride Hamilton
• Marc Jordan's new album
• New Springsteen album
• New Taylor Swift video

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Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef popped by the 40th Burlington Sound of Music Festival and had a ton of fun.

Click here for more pics from the event

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Ian Thomas, Ron Sexsmith and Others Play on Incredible Breithaupt Songbook CD

Local music legend Ian Thomas and St. Catharines superstar Ron Sexsmith are just two of the amazing talents performing the wonderful songs of Jeff and John Breithaupt on Just Passing Through: The Breithaupt Brothers Songbook Vol II (through Alma Records)  The popular Canadian songwriters have been compared to icons such as the Gershwin, Porter and Hammerstein.  These songs are definitely of that caliber.

With an impressive roster that includes many Juno award winners, the album is jam packed with what can best be described as modern standards. Styles range from Latin, mainstream Jazz, Creole music, Soul and more.

Here's the remarkable lineup:

1. Where Are They Now (Kellylee Evans)
2. Songs For Swingin' Lovers (Denzal Sinclaire)
3. Between Me And My Heart (Emilie-Claire Barlow)
4. Any Day Now (Ron Sexsmith)
5. Just Passing Through (Jackie Richardson)
   
   
   
   
6. (I'd Like To Think) Maybe He Loves Me (Heather Bambrick)
7. The Angels' Share (Marc Jordan)
8. Bad Influence (Paul Shaffer)
9. Ghost Writer (Sophie Milman)
10. Wonder Boy (Laila Biali)
11. Missing Me (Sarah Slean)
    
    
    
    
12. Where's Mantis Evar (Monkey House)
13. Last Call For Lovers (Patricia O'Callaghan)
14. Not You (Ian Thomas)
15. The Style To Which I've Become Accustomed (Tyley Ross)
    
    
    

Videos above courtesy of the Breithaupt Brothers

This superb disc can be picked up in music stores, online shops or downloaded through iTunes.

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New Ian Thomas CD: little dreams

It took legendary Dundas music veteran Ian Thomas 25 years to record the follow up to his last solo album, Levity (1988).  With the CD, little dreams (released through Alma Records/Universal), the wait is finally over and it was well worth it.

One thing you'll notice from this disc is the positivity of the lyrics. Ian manages to reflect on the joys and happiness of life without getting sappy and saccharin. You can't help but feel good after listening.

On this uplifting solo excursion, he's assisted by the very musicians responsible for keeping him so busy.  Former Boomers member Peter Cardinali produces the album and Ian's also joined by Lunch at Allen's bandmates Murray McLauchlan and Marc Jordan.


Together, the band has created a collection of laid-back catchy semi-poppy hooks to go with his outstanding voice.

The CD is available at his live show, in stores, and as a download through iTunes.

Click to hear the track, Life is Good.

Blast From the Past: Ian Thomas YouTube Videos

Links: Ian Thomas, More Ian Thomas Stories

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