Amazing Albums from Waterdown's True North Records! RanchWriters, Party for Joey Fundraiser, Murray McLauchlan

Waterdown's True North Records (part of Linus Entertainment) is an internationally renowned company that offer the best in Roots music from all over the world.

We'll be occasionally showcasing the fabulous recordings they recently released.

RanchWriters (instrumental project featuring Barney Bentall & Geoffrey Kelly of Spirit of the West)

Released September 17, 2021.

Links: More Barney Bentall Stories, More Spirit of the West Stories, Video above courtesy of The Indie Folk Music Channel

Party for Joey: A Sweet Relief Tribute to Joey Spampinato (charity compilation to help the founder of NRBQ with financial assistance after health issues.

Performers include Ben Harper & Keith Richards (see video below), Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Miller, Los Lobos, Penn & Teller plus many more.

Released June 25, 2021

Links: Joey Spampinato, More Ben Harper Stories, More Rolling Stones Stories, Video above courtesy of Various Artists - Topic

Murray McLauchlan: Hourglass

Released July 9, 2021.

Links: More Murray McLauchlan Stories, Video above courtesy of Murray McLauchlan - Topic

Links: True North Records, More True North Records Stories, More Linus Entertainment Stories, More Releases

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News Roundup, Part 2: Canada and World (Searchlight Contest, Awards, Passings)

Burlington's Gordie Tapp

Graham Lear, Gordie Tapp inducted into Jack Richardson London Music Awards Hall of Fame

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News

Canada

• Paul White, Capitol Canada’s ‘Creative Pioneer’ Passes
• Talkin' Blues Podcast w Eric Alper
• Tegan & Sara, Murray McLauchlan Receive Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards
• Canadian Radio Music Award Nominees

CBC Searchlight Contest

Halifax's aquakultre Wins

Links: aquakultre, Song above courtesy of aquakultre SoundCloud

Top 10

• aquakultre: Sure (Nova Scotia)
• Jordana Talsky: Run (Toronto City)
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of Jordana Talsky
  
  
• Chloe Hataley: Palace (Ottawa)
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of Chloe Hataley
  
  
• Sara Diamond: Stay A Little (Montreal)
• Fallbrigade: Sweet Hope (Vancouver Island)
• CC Trubiak: Raven (Manitoba)
• Amanda Jackson Band: Dance into the Light (Prince Edward Island)
• Scarlet Sway: Room of Mirrors (Interior and Northern B.C.)
• Sinzere: On Time (Calgary and Southern Alberta)
• The Kwerks: Firelight (Greater Vancouver Area)

MORE NEWS ROUNDUPS

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News Roundup (Julian Paul, Andre Bisson and Loretta Hale, Bill Durst, Videos)

Five Man Electrical Band Bassist Brian Rading Passes

Click pic for video

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcast w Julian Paul Band
  
  
  
  Links: Julian Paul Band, More Julian Paul Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
  
  
• Open Stage Adventure Feature on Waterside Park in Rockwood
• Rootbone Debut CD
• Gary Cain a Finalist in Six String Theory Competition
• Paul Macleod Passes
• Local Artists on Polaris Long List

Videos

• CHCH Video: Steve Strongman
• Steve Strongman and Friends at Blues With a Feeling
• Jesse O'Brien and Friends at Blues With a Feeling

Canada

• CCMA Performance Finalists
• Murray McLauchlan & Paul Mascioli Inducted into Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame
• Blues Tribe ft Kat Kings

World

• Talkin' Blues Podcast w Tommy Castro

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef went to the Long and McQuade Hamilton Grand Opening Ceremony and had a ball!

Click here for more pictures from the event

They had some incredible live performances (we'll be posting up more soon)



Links: Andre Bisson, More Andre Bisson stories, Loretta Hale, More Loretta Hale Stories, More Cat Stevens Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

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He also checked out the explosive Bill Durst and his amazing band courtesy of BluesSource Entertainment!

Click here for more pictures from the event

Links: Bill Durst, More Bill Durst Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

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Recently Added

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News Roundup (Help Mo' Kauffey, Blind Mule, Shawn Brush, James-Alphonse)

Beloved Bluesman Mo' Kauffey Needs Your Help

Veteran singer/songwriter Mo' Kauffey was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 liver cancer.

He needs help with his day to day expenses and treatment options

Please click here to give

THANK YOU!

Links: Mo' Kauffey, More Mo' Kauffey Stories, Video above courtesy of Mo' Kauffey

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News

Local

• Barbershop Podcast w Blind Mule
  
  
  
  Links: Blind Mule, More Blind Mule Stories,  Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
• CHCH Video: James-Alphonse
• Reviews: Frank Koren, Lynn Jackson

Canada

• Classic Murray McLauchlan Album Remaster by True North Records
• Gordon Lightfoot Gets Statue in Orillia

World

• Cartoons: Music version of Who's on First by Pearls Before Swine
• Passings: Cory Wells (Three Dog Night)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef checked out Shawn Brush and Friends at the Bristol in Burlington

Trebleclef with Shawn Brush

Shawn Brush covers Daniel Lanois's The Maker w Mark Foley and Harry White #BurlOnMusic #HamOntMusic #HamOnt
Posted by Hamilton B. Lous on Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Links: Shawn Brush, More Shawn Brush Stories, More Daniel Lanois Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Bass Master Harry White

Judi Rideout and Mark Foley

Click here for more pictures of the event.

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Recently Added

Our Performer List

• Joe Callura

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Birthdays

Fri Oct 30

• Gary White

Sun Nov 1

• Marrakech Koren
• Shawn Trotter

Tue Nov 3

• Alysha Brilla
• Kim Deschamps (ex-Blue Rodeo)

Wed Nov 4

• Lynn Jackson
• Zander Lamothe
• Melissa Marchese (Weekend Riot Club)
• Paul Langille

Thu Nov 5

• Tommy D

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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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