News Roundup (Tim Gibbons, Sunrise Records Expansion, Passings, Trebleclef)

Picture courtesy of Decca

Links: Surfaris, Video above courtesy of Rollingstones50yrs3

Jim Fuller (Surfaris guitarist) Passes

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcast w Tim Gibbons
  
  
  
  

  
  

  Links: Tim Gibbons, More Tim Gibbons Stories, More Barber Shop Podcasts, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast

• New TG Swampbusters (Tim Gibbons) CD
• New Kirby Album

Canada

• List of HMVs Turning to Sunrise Records

World

• Passings: Sib Hashian (ex-Boston drummer), Don Hunstein (classic rock photographer)
  
  
  
  Links: Boston, Video above courtesy of GreatRhythmSections

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music Loving Monkey

L to R: Ron Hiegelsberger, Darran Poole (Rootbone) and Omar Tunnoch (Fathead)

Trebleclef popped by the Black Swan in Burlington to check out the incredible Darran and the Poole Boys

Click here for more pictures of the event

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L to R: Charlie Cooley, James Anthony, John Dickie, James Rasmussen

Our little monkey also visited the Purple Heather in Burlington for the first time.  As always, the James Anthony Band rocked the place. They were joined by the amazing John Dickie.

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Kickstart Your Mojo with the Debut from Waterdown's Rootbone

If you're looking for something to kickstart your mojo, look no further than The Long Road Home (from Steel Tone Records), the rockin' debut album from Waterdown's Rootbone.  With Juno and Maple Blues Award winners in the band, you're guaranteed an amazing experience.

Featuring the songwriting team of ex-Fathead band member Darran Poole (guitar, lead vocals) and Bobbi Richards (lyrics, percussion), the group also includes Omar Tunnoch (Fathead) on bass and backup vocals), and Jim Casson (ex-Downchild, Mighty Duck Blues Band) on drums.

This wonderful recording will get ya revved up with it's high-energy blues rock with hints of roots, country and Cajun! This is world-class music from world-class performers.

There are also a few high-profile guests such as Gary Kendall of Downchild (bass), Wayne "Shakey" Dagenais (keys), Mark "Bird" Stafford (Harmonica), Gene Hardy (sax), and William Sperandei (trumpet).

So go ahead and pick up a copy at any of their shows or visit their online shop.  You can also download it through iTunes.  ENJOY!



Links: Rootbone, Video above courtesy of Darran Poole and Rootbone, More Releases

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Blues With a Feeling Features the Best in Blues! (Spencer MacKenzie, Jesse O'Brien and Chris Caddell, Andre Bisson, Fathead)

The annual Blues With a Feeling scholarship fundraiser celebration has always been the Superbowl of Hamilton Blues!  It's a major event (done to in honour of the late, legendary King Biscuit Boy) that features the best Blues performers around.  Check out below to see who'll be rockin' the Bay City Music Hall on Saturday, June 4th.

Click for the Facebook event page

Links: Spencer MacKenzie, More Spencer Mackenzie Stories, Video above courtesy of Canal Bank Shuffle, More Bob Dylan Covers/Stories



Links: Chris Caddell, More Chris Cadell Stories, Video above courtesy of Andrea Cassis, More Jimi Hendrix Covers/Stories



Links: Andre Bisson, More Andre Bisson stories, Video above courtesy of Andre Bisson, More Beatles Covers/Stories



Links: Fathead, More Fathead Stories,  Video above courtesy of Fred Pettis

Blast from the Past: King Biscuit Boy Videos

Click here for more Blues With a Feeling Performances

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News Roundup (Sarasin, John McKinley Band, Dan Scruton, Podcasts)

Buni by Ryan Pagelow

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcast w Sarasin
  
  
  
  Links: Sarasin,  Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
  
• Local Indie Award Nominees
• Hamilton Community News Readers' Choice Awards
• Blues Tribe Podcast w John McKinley Band
  
  
  
  Links: John McKinley Band, More John McKinley Stories, Video above courtesy of Blues Tribe

Canada

• Talkin' Blues Podcast w Omar Tunnoch (Fathead)
• East Coast Music Award Winners
• Stony Plain Records Signs Paul Reddick

World

• Axl Rose to Join AC/DC on Remaining Dates
• Billboard Music Award Winners
• Passings: Gib Guilbeau (Flying Burrito Brothers)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef got to experience Rita Chiarelli and her new amazing band, Sweet Loretta at the Molson Canadian Studio Theatre.

Click here for more photos of the event

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Recently Added

Main List of Sites

• Jeff Duke (YouTube)

Our Performer List

• Elliott and the Audio Kings

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Birthdays

Thu Apr 21

• Buddy Love
• Willow Rutherford 

Sat Apr 23

• Dan Scruton
  
  
  
  Links: Dan Scruton, More Dan Scruton Stories, Video above courtesy of Dan Scruton - Topic
  
  
• Ruth Sutherland (Solo + Scantily Plaid)

Sun Apr 24

• Russell McAllister

Mon Apr 25

• Michael Birthelmer

Tue Apr 26

• Bob Bryden
• Suzie Vinnick

Wed Apr 27

• Gary Rothwell

Thu Apr 28

• Paul Sage

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Blues With a Feeling@Leander Boat Club (June 4, 2011) Part 2

This show was a fundraiser for scholarships in honour of the late legendary King Biscuit Boy.

Click here if you can't see the videos.











More from the Show

• Part 1
• Jack De Keyzer Band
• Photos

Links: Danny Lockwood, Cameo Blues Band, Fathead, Jack de Keyzer, More from Blues With A Feeling

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Blues With a Feeling@Leander Boat Club (June 4, 2011) Part 1

This show was a fundraiser for scholarships in honour of the late legendary King Biscuit Boy.

Click here if you can't see the videos.











More from the Show

• Part 2
• Jack De Keyzer Band
• Photos

Links: Danny Lockwood, Cameo Blues Band, Fathead, Jack de Keyzer, More from Blues With A Feeling

More from this show to come . . .