Showing posts with label Melissa Bel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Melissa Bel. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Throwback Thursday: 2009 Toronto Blues Society Talent Search


Original Post: Part of  August 14, 2009

Updated Post: October 1, 2026

The 2009 Toronto Blues Society Talent Search Finals took place on August 13 at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. Toronto's catl took home the top prize.

See video of the announcement and catl's performance below.

Links: Toronto Blues Society, More TBS Talent Search Stories, Video above courtesy of ChernozymVideo

Other semi-finalists

Other Winners:

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Throwback Thursday: Melissa Bel Debut Album + EP (2009)


Original Post: September 15, 2009 & July 19, 2009

Updated Post: July 16, 2026

Melissa Bel Debut: Brave

In September 2009, Burlington's Melissa Bel released her debut album, Brave.

Melissa's incredible, smooth voice is used to great effect as she travels through blues, pop, soul, rock, and folk with ease.

Special notes:
  • All online versions of the album do not contain the song You Don't Fool Me, which was on the CD
  • The CD of the album is now hard to find
Available on: Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music



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Melissa Bel: Self Titled EP

There's a little bit of everything on this EP. Bluesier numbers such as Distance (co-written with Ray Lyell) and He'll Never be You share the spotlight with soulful pop-folk gems like We All Lose Our Way, I Hate to Say it and Tragedy in Disguise. Melissa ends this amazing collection with a smooth version of Smokey Robinson's You've Really Got a Hold On Me. 

Personnel (highlights): 
Special notes:
  • Songs from this EP that also appeared on the album Brave were remixed, remastered or rerecorded for the later recording
  • You've Really Got a Hold On Me is the only song from the EP that wasn't on also on her debut album.
  • The EP is not available online 
  • The CD is hard to find.
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Monday, June 24, 2024

Global Beatles Day Videos by Melissa Bel, Scantily Plaid, Chairmen of the Board






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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Happy International Kissing Day! Videos by Melissa Bel, John Ellison, Levy & O'Hara



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Saturday, August 3, 2019

News Roundup (Gary Lucas, Teenage Head, Parachute Club, Ian+Sylvia Tyson, more)

Music Related Cartoons

Free Range
Pop Culture Shock Therapy
More Musical Toons
      Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey
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      Sunday, January 6, 2019

      1st News Roundup of 2019 (Tim Hicks, Jeremy Fisher, Whitehorse, Tom Wilson, Melissa Bel, more)

      Free Range
        News

        Look Back at 2018
          Passings
                Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

                Trebleclef is resting from New Years Eve. He'll be back soon

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                Monday, December 24, 2018

                Merry Christmas! Videos by Melissa Bel, Jack de Keyzer, Jacob Moon, Ambre McLean, Lenny & Squiggy)


                We will be taking a break. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. See you in 2019!

                Here are some holiday tunes to keep ya jumpin'



                Links: Melissa Bel, More Melissa Bel Stories, Video above courtesy of Melissa Bel



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



                Links: Jacob Moon, More Jacob Moon Stories, Video above courtesy of Jacob Moon



                Links: Ambre Mclean, More Ambre McLean Stories, Video above courtesy of Ambre McLean



                Links: Lenny and the Squigtones, Video above courtesy of rpreston513

                Click here for more Christmas stuff
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                Friday, December 22, 2017

                News Roundup (Christopher Nguyen, Best Jazz CD's, Melissa Bel)

                There will be no News Roundup next week


                FYI Music News: 5 Questions with Steve Mahon of Teenage Head

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                Friday, November 10, 2017

                News Roundup (Junkhouse, Logan Staats, BC Country Awards)

                BC Country Music Award Winners
                    The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music Loving Monkey

                    Trebleclef tagged along with mommy and daddy (Lou and Linda) to receive the George R Robinson award at a wonderful fundraiser at the Corktown hosted by the Hamilton Musicians Guild.


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                    He also went to check out the always amazing Andre Bisson at his CD Release at the Spice Factory.

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                    Tuesday, July 11, 2017

                    Burlington's Melissa Bel Creates Soulful, Powerful Pop on Latest Album


                    Burlington songstress Melissa Bel embraces her inner pop diva on her latest album, In the Light.  Unlike other similar artists, she's not sacrificing soul and melody to do so.  It's an amazing, tasty blend of modern sounds with old-fashioned goodness stirred in.

                    Her voice takes charge of every single song and imbues it with soul, power, fragility or whatever else it needs.  Melissa takes on many vocal roles and does an incredible job with all of them.  The result is a fabulous album with a surprise on every track.

                    You can pick the CD up at her rare live shows (she spend a lot of time in the UK now) or via her online shop. It can also be downloaded through iTunes and eMusic.







                    Blast From the Past: Melissa Bel Album - Don't Forget to Breathe

                     Links: Melissa Bel, More Melissa Bel Stories, Videos above courtesy of Melissa Bel, More Releases
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                    Friday, May 5, 2017

                    News Roundup (Sophia Radisch, Dean Brody, Festival of Friends, Col. Bruce Hampton)

                    The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music Loving Monkey

                    Trebleclef made his first visit to the Mills Hardware to check out the amazing Shooter Jennings with Kelly Prescott.  It was incredible!

                    Treble hanging out with the fans!
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                    Thursday, October 20, 2016

                    News Roundup (Brent Titcomb, Wilber James, Melissa Bel, Micah Barnes)

                    News

                    Local
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                                        The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

                                        Trebleclef 's pallys Matty Buzanko (bassist for the Overplayers and the Rest) and Hannah Bissell recently got hitched!  Here are some wedding pics!


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                                        Links: Wilber James Blues Band, More Wilber James Stories , Video above courtesy of Thomas Loop Tm



                                        Links: Melissa Bel, More Melissa Bel Stories, Video above courtesy of Melissa Bel
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                                          Thursday, August 4, 2016

                                          News Roundup (Melissa Bel, Paul Sage, Duane Rutter, Ritchie Parrish Ritchie)

                                          News

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                                                    The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey
                                                    Trebleclef enjoyed all the performers he experienced at the Lynn River Festival in Simcoe!

                                                    Treble with the Redhill Valleys
                                                    Here's a video clip from Duane Rutter's performance



                                                    Links: Duane Rutter, More Duane Rutter Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous


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                                                    Our little monkey was also invited to a great private concert in Oakville where he saw many incredible acts.

                                                    Treble with Paul Langille


                                                    Links: Ritchie Parrish Ritchie, More RPR/Tanglefoot Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous
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                                                      Wednesday, October 28, 2015

                                                      Dundas's Frank Koren Launches Singer/Songwriter Career With Amazing CD!


                                                      Not only is Dundas's Frank Koren one of the most popular and in-demand guitarists around but he's now taken the big leap to becoming a singer/songwriter in his own right. Red Chair marks Frank's recording debut as a lead vocalist and he's simply amazing.

                                                      With a newly-discovered voice filled with character and soul, Frank meshes perfectly with the rockin' Folk/Americana sound on most of the album.  The band also gets wonderfully experimental with guitar effects and beats near the end of the disc (including some beatboxing from Hachey the MouthPeace).  The whole recording is folky, funky and free-spirited.

                                                      Many of Frank's talented musical friends have joined in helping him launch his debut CD.  They include his family (daughter Marrakech and wife Kim Koren,) along with Mark McIntyre, Ed Mortenson, Amy King, Nick Czarnogorski, Jake Payne, Melissa Bel, Harrison Kennedy, Paul Inston, Glenn Milchem (Blue Rodeo), Greg Brisco, Bob Doidge, Danny Lockwood, Aaron Goldstein, Andy Gingerich, Vince Rinalldo, and Donnie McDougall.

                                                      This incredible CD will be released soon in many local stores and online as well (check back on this page for more information).  You can also get a copy at his CD Release Party at the Casbah on November 14th.



                                                      Blast from the Past: Frank Wins Debbie Clause Recording Fund

                                                      Links: Frank Koren, More Frank Koren Stories, More Releases, Video above courtesy of Lisa Millar
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                                                      Thursday, October 8, 2015

                                                      News Roundup (Hamilton Music Scene Group Photo, Chris Strei, Dan McKinnon, Sammy Duke)


                                                      News

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                                                      The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

                                                      Trebleclef went to the Grate Cheese Festival in Guelph and checked out Sammy Duke and Dan McKinnon.
                                                      Dan McKinnon


                                                      Sammy Duke



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                                                      Our monkey was also part of 2015 Hamilton Music Scene Family Photo (see picture at top).  He bumped into a few friends along the way.

                                                      Lily Sazz of Groove Corporation
                                                      Harmonica Great, Sweet Sammy DeRosa
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