Honouring the Day the Music Died with Videos by Dave Rave (covering Buddy Holly), Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper

Click pic to learn about 'The Day The Music Died"

Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Links: Ritchie Valens, More Ritchie Valens Stories, Video above courtesy of J Lau

Links: Big Bopper,  More Big Bopper Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of The Big Bopper - Topic

More 'Day the Music Died' Videos

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Happy National Banjo Day! Videos by Tim Gibbons and the Driftin' Drawers

Update of 2021 Post 

Links: Tim Gibbons, More Tim Gibbons Stories, Videos above courtesy of Mark Foley

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Slim Harpo's 100th Birthday including Local Covers (Jack de Keyzer, Tim Gibbons, Frankie & Jimmy)

Today (January 11, 2024) would have been American Blues Legend Slim Harpo's 100th birthday.

Biography highlights (from Wikipedia)

• January 11, 1924: Born James Isaac Moore in in Lobdell, Louisiana
• First performed under the name of Harmonica Slim but had to change it due to a similarly named musician. 
• Played with his brother-in-law Lightnin' Slim
• 1957: Started recording career with first single: I'm a King Bee / I Got Love if You Want It (Excello Records)
• Ran a trucking business while performing.
• January 31, 1970: Passed away

Here's a trio of local covers:

Links: Jack de Keyzer, More Jack de Keyzer Stories, Video above courtesy of Jack de Keyzer

Links: Tim Gibbons, More Tim Gibbons Stories, Video above courtesy of Tim Gibbons

Links: Frankie and Jimmy, More Frankie and Jimmy Stories, Video above courtesy of Frankie Jimmy

And a video from the man himself!

Links: Slim Harpo, More Slim Harpo Stories/Covers, Video above courtesy of Slim Harpo - Topic, More 100th birthdays

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Dave Rave and the Second Responders Debut is Tantalizing and Unforgettable

The self-titled debut album of Dave Rave and the Second Responders befits a local supergroup of this caliber. Everyone involved brings their A-game to this project, creating a tantalizing, unforgettable sound.

Each member is a powerhouse in their own right: Dave Rave (Teenage Head, Shakers, solo), Mark Foley (Swampbusters), Claude DesRoches (Shakers, Swampbusters), and Jack Syprek (Trews). Other guests include Drew Joseph Sisera (harmonica), Rick Miles (keyboard), Rick Andrew of the Shakers (backing vocals), Sofia Kiss (backing vocals) and Ariel Mucher (guitar).

Overflowing with catchy hooks and infectious grooves, this amazing recording is a must for all power-pop rock aficionados. You can also hear a sprinkling of psychedelic rhythms and alt-rock in the mix.

Apparently, this is only a one-off project but everyone who hears the album will be hoping for much more in the future.

CD's can be purchased at Dave Rave's explosive live shows and through many online services as well.

Video above courtesy of Steady Canoe

Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories, Video above courtesy of  Hamilton B. Lous, More Releases

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Breathtaking New Album from Burlington's Judi Rideout

There are many tales to tell in I'm Your Boyfriend, the breathtaking new album from Burlington singer-songwriter, Judi Rideout. Fascinating characters come to life as we experience their passions, sorrows and joys. This is a Roots/Country/Americana masterpiece.

Both Judi's lyrics and vocals carry emotional heft. This, along with the stirring instrumentals entice us into the interesting narratives. 

On the album, Judi ably handles the vocals and acoustic guitar. Joining her are the late, great Bob Lanois, (harmonies and harmonica), Mark Foley (electric guitar and bass) and Sonnie Bernardi of Crowbar on drums.

You can listen and/or download this phenomenal album on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music and other online sources.

Links: Judi Rideout, More Judi Rideout Stories, Videos above courtesy of Judi Rideout - Topic, More Releases

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Steeltown's Own Dave Rave Creates a Wild Ride with 'Adventureland'

When you get yourself a copy of Adventureland, the latest infectious effort by Hamilton music legend, Dave Rave, buckle up for a very wile ride. It's a roller coaster that'll keep you thrilled from beginning to end.

Jam-packed with the melodic, catchy pop rock that Dave's best known for, this ferocious recording captures the rambunctious, boundless energy he always displays on stage. From punky rhythmic workouts to softer tunes, Dave and the gang'll guide you through this unforgettable jaunt.

His main partners on this trip are the three members of Steeltown stalwarts Freedom Train. FT bassist and vocalist Carl Jennings also does a great job with producing the album.

Many other talented guests lend their flair to the project, including:

• Jim Casson (drums)
• Dina Bach (piano, vocals)
• Bill Culp (bass)
• Mark Foley (guitar)
• Darren Lachance (guitar)
• Lauren Agnelli (bass, vocals)
• Tim Allard (organ)
• Bruce Tourney (keyboards)
• Rempe Kooij (guitar)
• Chris Peck (drums)
• Ben Parent (guitar)
• Matthew Male (percussion)
• Anthony Di Carlo (guitar, vocals)
• Paolo Di Carlo (drums, vocals)
• Anthony Medico (keys, vocals)
• Chris Turpin (keys, vocals)
• Matt Gouette (drums)

This incredible album has yet to be officially released but it will be available at Dave's CD Release Party on Tuesday, January 15 at the Casbah. Please check this page later on and we'll have links for online purchasing.



Blast from the Past: Review of Dave Rave's Ashtray Makeup Album

Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories, Freedom Train, More Freedom Train Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers, More Releases

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Burlington's Judi Rideout Creates One of the Best Americana CDs Out There!

Ex-Husband, the debut album from Burlington's Judi Rideout is one of the best Americana recordings out there.  It's just the right mix of traditional and modern!

A superb blend of country, blues, folk and more, Judi and the gang know how to merge it all into great tunes.  Judi's voice sets the right mood and fits perfectly into the sound.

Helping with the full-bodied feel of the songs are Mark Foley (electric guitar), Justine Fischer (bass), Steve Bigas (drums, producer), Tom Bigas (percussion), Ron Cole (accordion) and Mary Simon (harmony vocals).   Judi also shows some incredible songwriting skills (including co writes with Mark Foley, Dale Rideout and Fred Eaglesmith). The lady also plays a few amazing tracks written by Jessi Elgersma and Keith Shaw,.

If you catch one of her fabulous live shows, you can pick up the CD.  It's also available Picks and Sticks (Hamilton), Records on Wheels (Dundas) and Circle Game (Port Dover).







Blast from the Past: Judi Rideout and Friends Live

Links: Judi Rideout, More Judi Rideout Stories, Videos above courtesy of Judi Rideout, More Releases

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News Roundup (Top Small Music Venues, Neil Cotton, Annette Haas, Meauxx Wilson)

Classic Music Toon from the Far Side

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News

Local

• Pictures from Mo' Kauffey Memorial
• Hamilton Music Rocks feature on Fraser/Daley
• CH Video: Jade Mya
• New albums: Joni Nehrita, Juilana LaChance

Local Businesses in 50 Best Small Music Venues in Canada List

• This Ain't Hollywood (Hamilton)
• Stonewalls (Hamilton)
• Manhattans (Guelph)
• Maxwell's (Waterloo)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef  always has a ball at Saturday Nite Blues in Hamilton.  He enjoyed TG and the Swampsbusters' brand of boogie!

Click here for more pictures from the event

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Recently Added

Our Performer List

• Neil Cotton
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of Dave Garballa
  
  
• Jordan Koren
• North of Memphis (Elvis Tribute)
• Paul Sage
• Side Rd. 57

Our Venue List

• Chompin at the Bit (Rockwood)
• Mattson and Co (Hamilton)

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Birthdays

Thu Mar 31

• Joel Johnson

Sat Apr 2

• Mike Todd

Sun Apr 3

• Ty Baynton
• Lawrie Ingles
• Dave Ptolmey

Mon Apr 4

• Rick Miles (Trickbag)
• Dana Sipos

Tue Apr 5

• Annette Haas
  
  
  
  Links: Annette Haas, More Annette Haas Stories, Video above courtesy of Annette Haas - Topic
  

Wed Apr 6

• Kim Campagnaro (Groove Corporation)
• Alan Cross
• Martin Verall

Thu Apr 7

• Howard Elliott (Hammer Daddies)
• Dave Huber
• Meauxx Wilson
  
  
  
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News Roundup (Remembering Billy Berman, Busker Al, Krista Earle, Laura Cole)

We recently found out that former Rick and the Krickets bassist Billy Berman passed away August 9, 2015.  Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

Click here for his obituary.

A word from Lou, our Blogger:
"Going to a Krickets show always meant sharing laughs with Billy and hearing his mastery of the bass.  I will miss him dearly."

Rick Prinsthal (leader of the Krickets) had this to say on Facebook:
"Billy and I met 25 years ago. He was always the kind of character I liked being around - lot's of charisma and plenty of laughs. He was also a pretty sharp dresser in those days!. Billy and I worked in a band for about 8 years..recorded a CD, did a lot of driving from one town to the next, and shared a lot of laughs!. I know that Billy is in a good place now, where he is free from his suffering. In fact, he's probably cracking a few good dirty jokes to the angels right now! RIP BILL"

Links: Rick and the Krickets, More Rick and the Krickets Stories, Video above courtesy of SimVid

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News

Local

• Barbershop Podcast w Busker Al
  
  
  
  Links: Sloppy Jalopy (Al's Band), More Busker Al Stories , Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
  
  
• CHCH Video: Laura Cole
• Local Winners at the 2015 Canadian Country Music Awards
• Festival of Friends Founder, Bill Powell Passes

World

• Passings: Gary Richrath (REO Speedwagon)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef had a busy weekend

He was at Supercrawl on Friday and Sunday.

At the Dine Alone Records Booth - Home of Monster Truck , the Arkells and more 

Trebleclef w Tiny Bill Cody at the Not Psychic booth

At the CHCH TV Booth

More pics of the event: Friday, Sunday

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Our little monkey spent part of his Saturday at the Locke Street Festival, checking out  a number of great bands!

Left to right: Jack Pedler, Judi Rideout and Mark Foley

Click here for more pictures from the event

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He also popped by the Roots and Rails Festival at the Brantford Station Gallery

Kim Koren and Frank Koren

Sue Leonard, Cindy Dell and Brennagh Burns

Click here for more pictures from the event.

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Recently Added

Our Performer List

• Krista Earle
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of Krista Earle
  
  
• Sugardaddies

Our Venue List

• The George Hamilton (Hamilton - Downtown and East Mountain)

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Birthdays

Thursday, September 17

• Al Lukas

Friday, September 18

• Jeremiah Budnark (Jeremiah's Folk Page, Jericho) Birthday
• Steve Didemus (RIP)
• Ian Reid

Saturday, September 19

• Lance Anderson
• Brent Malseed (Retro Party Groove) Birthday
• Michael Pickett

Sunday, September 20

• Jonathan Knight (Soulstack)

Monday, September 21

• Laura Cole

Tuesday, September 22

• Andy Griffiths

Wednesday, September 23

• Joe Clark (Barn Katz)
• Mike Lynch

Thursday, September 24

• Johnny Mac Slater

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3-Song EP from Oakville's Hailee Rose Offers a Taste of a Soulful, Funky Future

If Everything's Going to be Alright, the new 3-song EP debut from Oakville's Hailee Rose is any indication, we'll be hearing some amazing things from her in the future.  From the old fashioned soul of the title track to the incredible cover of the Beatles classic Come Together to the catchy, poppy closing track, there's a lot to be savoured here.

The lady's also enlisted some top Hamilton talent to help her out: Dave Rave (co-writer, guitar, back-up vocals) and Carl Jennings of Freedom Train (Producer, bass, guitar, back-up vocals) are the main members of her band.  Guests include Ed Mitchell and Tim Jennings (also from Freedom Train), Jeff Heisholt, Mike Ray, Tim Allard, and Mark Foley.

So go ahead and grab a copy one of her live shows, at Picks and Sticks or contact her.  It'll be worth your while.



Blast from the Past: Hailee Rose on the Barber Shop Podcast

Links: Hailee Rose, More Hailee Rose Stories, More Releases, Video above courtesy of Willer Music Video

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News Roundup (Sarah Beatty, Shawn Brush, Jane Lewis)

Local

• Kevin Barbershop podcast w/ Sarah Beatty

Links: Sarah Beatty, More Sarah Beatty Stories, Video courtesy of Kevin's Barbershop Podcast

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World

• Rare Tommy Johnson record goes for over $37,000 on eBay
• Bassist Butch Warren Passes

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Funny/Weird Stuff

• Did Dylan co-write Ballad of Easy Rider?

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Blasts from the Past 

• 2009: Videos-Steve Strongman@Slainte 
• 2010: Videos-Shawn Brush@Roots N Rails Fest
• 2011: Videos-Fry Truck@This Ain't Hollywood 
• 2012: News Roundup (Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Wild T, North Country)

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Featured Videos 



Links: Shawn Brush, More Shawn Brush Stories, Video courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers



Links: Jane Lewis, More Jane Lewis Stories, Video courtesy of MaySound1

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Cool Videos from a Private Show

Link: Whiskey Epiphany



Links: Crackers, More Rolling Stones covers/stories



Links: Terry Edmunds, More Junior Wells covers/stories



Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories

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Dave Rave and Friends@Fenian Films (December 15, 2012)

Dave Rave (guitar), Rick Andrew (bass, lead vocals on Break Up), Tim Gibbons (guitar, lead vocals on 3rd video) - These 3 were members of the Shakers,  Mark Foley (guitar),  Paul Panchezak (Trickbag) (drums ), Tom Wilson (Junkhouse, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings) (lead vocals on 4th video)





Click here for a Christmas song from this event

Blast from the Past: Dave Rave & friends@Fenian Films (2010)

Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories

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Previous (New Jack de Keyzer CD)

12 Videos of Christmas 2012: 1-4

We'll be posting more from this show after the holidays.

Links: Rick Andrew, More Rick Andrew Stories, Download Rick and Dave Rave's X-Mas album on iTunes



Links: Andre Bisson, More Andre Bisson stories, Video courtesy of Andre and the J-Tones, Buy His Christmas CD




Links: Smoke Wagon Blues Band, More Smoke Wagon Blues Band Stories, Video courtesy of Corey Lueck, Purchase and Download the single to help out the Make A Wish Foundation

PLEASE NOTE: ONE OF THE VIDEOS HAS BEEN REMOVED

12 Videos of Christmas: 5-8
12 Videos of Christmas: 9-12

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Dave Rave and Mark Foley@Bishop's Park (July 12, 2012)

More Rolling Stones covers/stories



Blast from the Past: Dave Rave@Fenian Films

Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories, More Beatles covers/stories, More Teenage Head covers/stories

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Dave Rave and Friends@Dr. Disc Rooftop (July 16, 2011)

Click here if you can't see the videos.

Dave Rave (guitar, lead vocals), Bill Culp (bass, lead vocals on third song), Mark Foley (guitar), Paul Panchezak (Trickbag)(drums)











Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories, Photos of the Event

Dave Rave and Friends @ Fenian Films (December 31, 2010), Part 2

Click here if you can't see the videos.

Mark Foley, Tim Gibbons, Rick Andrew (Shakers), Dave Rave, Jack Pedler (Teenage Head) drums, Mick Northcott (Banned From Heaven)(except Let's Shake), Stephen Foster (Crawlin' Kingsnakes), Cragg Bender (Burnin' Ethyl) on Let's Shake.








Links: Dave Rave - More Dave Rave Stories, More Teenage Head covers/stories

More footage from the show:

• Tim Gibbons and the Driftin' Drawers
• Stephen Foster and Friends
• Dave Rave and Friends: Part 1
• Photos of the event

Dave Rave and Friends @ Fenian Films (December 31, 2010), Part 1

Click here if you can't see the videos.

Left to right: Mark Foley, Rick Andrew (Shakers), Dave Rave, Jack Pedler (Teenage Head) drums, Mick Northcott (Banned From Heaven), Stephen Foster (Crawlin' Kingsnakes)

Tim Gibbons (on Can't Stop Shakin' - after 2 minute mark and My Mustang Ford)











Links: Dave Rave - More Dave Rave Stories, More Teenage Head covers/stories, More Chuck Berry Covers/Stories

More footage from the show:

• Tim Gibbons and the Driftin' Drawers
• Stephen Foster and Friends
• Dave Rave and Friends: Part 2
• Photos of the event

Stephen Foster and Friends @ Fenian Films (December 31, 2010)

Click here if you can't see the videos.

Left to right: Mark Foley, Stephen Foster (Crawlin' Kingsnakes), Mick Northcott (Banned From Heaven)











Links: Crawlin' Kingsnakes - More Crawlin' Kingsnakes Stories
More footage from the show:

• Tim Gibbons and the Driftin' Drawers
• Dave Rave and Friends: Part 1, Part 2
• Photos of the event

Dave Rave and Friends @Jordan House (December 18, 2010)

Click here if you can't see the videos.



More Beatles Covers/News Stories







More Rolling Stones covers/stories

Links: Dave Rave - More Dave Rave Stories - Click here for more from this show