Back to School Videos by Big Trouble Band, Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley, Ace Frehley

Update to 2021 Post 

Links: Blueswinder (has former members of the Big Trouble Band), More Blueswinder Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Links: Braithwaite & Whiteley, More Diana Braithwaite Stories, More Chuck Berry Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley

Links: Ace Frehley, More KISS Stories, Video above courtesy of Ace Frehley

More Back to School Videos

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Incredible Double Shot from Hamilton Bluesman Paul Coombs

Recently, Hamilton veteran Bluesman, Paul Coombs released two wonderful albums: Paul's Blues (solo) and Steeltown Blues (with his band). Each release shows a different side of him and they're both great additions to his fabulous body of work.

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Paul's Blues is a ragged, stripped down, raw affair. Throughout the album, Paul's voice boasts the power of a fire-and-brimstone preacher. His sermons are street-level stories and cautionary tales punctuated by incredible guitar work. You can feel the grittiness in every tune.

Guests: Richard Elliott/Mike Travale/Paul Panchezak of Trickbag (drums/percussion), Chantal Marulaz (backing vocals), Bill Good (bass), David Delaunay (keyboards).

Available at his live shows, iTunes and Spotify

Video above courtesy of Release - Topic

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Another musical side is apparent on Steeltown Blues from the Paul Coombs Blues Band . While still down-to-earth lyrically, the group creates a full sound packed with energy. They add some flourishes of country, funk, jazz and more. It's working class music to get ya jumpin'.

Main band: Paul Coombs (vocals, guitar), Bill Good (bass), Mike Travale (drums)

Guests: David Delaunay (keyboards), Sugar Brown (harmonica), Billy Daly (saxophone), Joe Clark (fiddle), Donna Panchezak of Trickbag (backing vocals)

Available at the band's live shows, iTunes, Spotify, YouTube

Links: Paul Coombs Band, More Paul Coombs Stories, Album above courtesy of Paul Coombs Blues Band - Topic, More Releases

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Hamilton Drummer Cliff Goodwin Passes

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Hamilton drummer Cliff Goodwin. Unfortunately, we don't know the details of his death put will post on this page when we know more. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

Cliff performed with many band in the area including Big Johnny Blue, No Show Smith, and Blueswinder (aka Paul Coombs Band). 

Social Media Reaction

Corey Lueck (Smoke Wagon Blues Band)

Very sad to hear about the passing of Cliff Goodwin . You sure will be missed around the Hamilton music scene. I remember some 20 plus years ago he pinched hit for us at the last minute for a New Year's Eve gig at "The Happy Hog" in Tottenham Ontario, saving our butts. He was always damn good company. RIP

Paul Coombs (Blueswinder)

From the beginning, when we were Blueswinder, Clifford Goodwin was family. 

He now joins the other incredible blues musicians who have gone on to play for the angels. 

Good journey, and rest peacefully Cliff.

Links: Blueswinder, More Blueswinder Stories, Video above courtesy of Gary Greenland

Links: Big Johnny Blue, More Big Johnny Blue Stories, Video above courtesy of John Crawford

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CONGRATS! Bywater Call to Represent the Grand River Blues Society at the 2023 International Blues Challenge

On Sunday, March 27, 2022, Stonewalls in Hamilton was rocking with the sound of Blues! The Grand River Blues Society held an incredible competition to choose their band representative for the 2023  International Blues Challenge in Memphis.

After hearing from 7 amazing bands, the judges picked Toronto band, Bywater Call as winner.

UPDATE: Bywater Call can no longer make it tot Memphis so the Frank Cosentino Band will be going instead.

Below is one of their performances from the show.

And here's the announcement/acceptance speech

Links: Bywater Call, Videos above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Click here for the winners.

More video performances: Paul Coombs Band, Riley Michaels Band, Frank Cosentino Band, Garnetta & DaGroovMaters, Long Black Cadillacs, Jim Dan Dee

Click here for pictures of the event.

Links: International Blues Challenge, More IBC Stories

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News Roundup (Petit Fours, Waves That Stray, Blueswinder, Prism Prize)

Cool Music Cartoons

More Musical Toons

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News

Local

• Previously Unreleased Barber Shop Podcast: Petit Fours
  
  
  
  Links: Petit Fours,  More Barber Shop Podcasts, Video above courtesy of Barbershop Podcast 
  
  
• CHCH Videos: Waves That Stray
  
  
  Links: Waves That Stray, Video above courtesy of CHCH
  
  
• Talkin' Blues Podcast w Dan DuFour

Canada

• $10K TD Indigenous Songwriter Award Launched By SOCAN Foundation

Prism Prize Top 10

• Alice Glass: Without Love
• Alvvays: Dreams Tonight
• Charlotte Day Wilson: Work
• CRi ft Ouri: Rush
• Daniel Caesar: Freudian, a Visual
• Feist: Century
• Grimes ft Janelle Monae: Venus Fly
• Jessie Reyez: Gatekeeper
• Leonard Cohen: Leaving the Table
  
  
  
  Links: Leonard Cohen, More Leonard Cohen Stories, Video above courtesy of LeonardCohenVevo
  
  
• Pup: Old Wounds

World

• Going to Concerts Can Help You Live Longer
• JT Brown's 100th Birthday
• Pearl Bailey's 100th Birthday

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Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef returned to Stonewalls to check out Blueswinder! He had a blast!

Click here for more pictures from the event



Links: Blueswinder, More Paul Coombs (Singer) Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B.Lous

MORE NEWS ROUNDUPS

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Area Bassist Mark Potter Passes

Lester and the B Flats promo pic from early '90s

(left to right) Mark Potter, Bobby Hill , Paul Coombs and Lester Smith

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of area bassist Mark Potter.  Unfortunately, we do not have the details of his passing yet.  Years ago, he played with numerous local acts such as Lester and the B Flats (featuring Les Smith and Paul Coombs), Mike Branton and many others.  Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

We requested some comments from his former musical parteners:

Mike Branton: I have so many great memories of Mark. He was my right hand man for a number of years. He was a genuine soul with zero time for b.s., a gigantic heart and a sound that came directly from the source. He was as real as they come & I wish I could go back in time and play one more night w/ him,Bobby Hill on drums & Lester blowing harp. RIP Mr. Potter. I love you man.

Les Smith: Sad news...Mark Potter , a good friend and fantastic bass player has passed away. RIP Mark.

Paul Panchezak (Trickbag): Mark was a great bass player and an even greater human being.

Here is a band bio from the 1994 Mariposa Program Guide

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Blues News Bites (Tom Wilson, Paul Coombs, Jeff Healey)

Canada

• East Coast Guitarist Wade Brown Passes
• Jeff Healy Live Jazz DVD/CD to be Released

International

• Rolling Stones to Reissue Exile on Main Street with Unreleased Tracks
• Beatles, Paul Simon, Santana and More in Vatican's Top 10 List
• Brian (BB) Bruce Passes
• Podcasts: Blues Time 113
• Beck and Clapton Together in Rolling Stone
• Stax Number 1's Collection Coming Soon

Funny/Weird Stuff

• Guitar Hero Related Off the Mark Cartoon

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