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Sunday, January 1, 2017

2016: Year in Review

2016 was a mixed year. There were many losses in the musical community (local and international) but there was also some amazing music. Trebleclef, our music-lovin' mascot got his own Facebook page and we started our own Instagram page too.

As previously mentioned, a number of area artists passed this year. These include Gordie Tapp, Guy Coolin (local music supporter), Brian Cober, Steve Piper (Treble Men), Mark Potter (Lester and the B Flats), Harold Kudlets (promoter), Libby Ferrelli (George Arnone Big Band), Lynn Russwurm, Paul Macleod, Mo' Kauffey, Tommy Hughes and Frank Panton (Brantford Open Stage regulars), Chris Shaver (local music supporter) and Rich Dawson (Rich and the Poor Boys).

The rest of Canada also lost quite a few musical greats: John Mays (Fathead), Bob Walsh, Leonard Cohen, Doug Edwards (Chilliwack), Oscar Brand, Brian Rading (Five Man Eletrical Band), Bobby Curtola and John R Bellone (Bellone's Music in London, ON)

A number of international stars passed away this year as well: Greg Lake/Keith Emerson (ELP), Sharon Jones (Dap Kings), Leon Russell, Mose Allison, Phil Chess (Chess Records), Buckwheat Zydeco, Scotty Moore (Elvis guitarist), Sir Mack Rice ('Mustang Sally' songwriter), Dave Swarbrick (Fairport Convention), Guy Clark, Candye Kane, Lonnie Mack , George Martin (Beatles producer), Paul Kantner/Signe Anderson (Jefferson Airplane Founders), Glenn Frey (Eagles), Prince, George Michael, David Bowie, Natalie Cole and many more.

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Other Highlights of the Year

Our Top 3 Reviews

Our Top 3 Videos

Links: Dallas Harms, More Dallas Harms Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B.Lous

Links: Matt Andersen, More Matt Andersen Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Links: Jesse O'Brien, More Jesse O'Brien Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Here's to an ever better 2017!!!!

Blast from the Past: 2015 in Review

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Sunday, June 19, 2016

Kitchener's Paul MacLeod Passes

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Kitchener singer/songwriter Paul MacLeod. He was an accomplished performer in his own right as well as a member of the Skydiggers and Hibakusha.

Click here for the Waterloo Record story

Below are a few social media reactions:

Kent MacMillan:

I used to watch Paul playing his ass off at the Jazz in Guelph on my free nights and then feeling obligated to go home and pick up a guitar. I always felt that if I just practiced just a little bit more, then maybe someday, just someday I could be half as good a singer and guitarist. He constantly inspired me to be a better musician and I remember always being nervous singing and playing around him, because of how much I looked up to him as a musician. I am still inspired to practice every week because of Paul. I can't believe your not out there on a stage tonight brother...RIP my friend.

Jacob Moon:

We've lost a true artist, and I've lost friend that I've had since high school, and one that gave me the mentoring that I needed to begin my journey as a musician. Rest in peace, Paul MacLeod.

Sean Stokholm:

More than a few memories of Paul MacLeod being so damned nice to me. So supportive, and not in the obligatory "nice set!" thing musicians do for each other by rote. He was a deeply caring man.

Video above courtesy of Nick Skalkos

Video above courtesy of Norafo's Channel

Links: Skydiggers, More Skydiggers Stories, Video above courtesy of Jennifer Cattin

Blast from the Past: Paul and Others Live at the Boathouse

Links: Paul MacLeod, More Paul MacLeod Stories

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Saturday, August 10, 2013

New Lucas Stagg CD: Good Things

Earlier this year, Cambridge's Lucas Stagg released the aptly named CD, Good Things through Busted Flat Records. Filled with stunning songwriting, the album is a triumph of modern melodic folk rock.

Lucas's expressive voice works extremely well with lively numbers such as She's a Ghost and What I Mean or delicate songs like Good Things and One in the Same. Each and every track is accompanied by his band's five-star instrumental work.

Lucas is capably backed up by multi-instrumentalist Paul Macleod (ex-Skydiggers) with Jim Wolfe on keyboards and Adam Buschlen on Ukulele Bass.

This outstanding album can be bought at his live shows or though Busted Flat Records (CD or download). It can also be downloaded through cdbaby or itunes.

Videos below courtesy of Lucas's YouTube page.

Blast from the Past: Lucas Stagg and others on the Ensemble TV show

Links: Lucas Stagg, More Lucas Stagg Stories, More CD Releases

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