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

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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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Rootbone Duo Starring in New Ensemble! TV Episode

Darren Poole and Bobbi Richards, the two core members of Blues band Rootbone recently recorded an episode of Ensemble! on Cable 14 Hamilton. Their show will be airing soon.

Hamilton residents with cable can view episodes on Cable 14. Other Rogers or Cogeco customers (including cell plan subscribers) can see it online at Cable14now

Here are a few videos that show what they can do!

This episode is no longer available.

Blast from the Past: Rootbone's Debut Album

Links: Rootbone, More Rootbone Stories, Videos above courtesy of Rootbone

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News Roundup (Stingray Chart, Steve Sinnicks, Liam Titcomb, Scotty Moore)

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Elvis Guitarist Scotty Moore Passes

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News

Local

• The Vaudevillian Joins Busted Flat Records
• How Kathleen Edwards Got Her Guitar Back
• 3 New Barber Shop Podcast Episodes (Funyboht, Jim Dan Dee, Laura Cole & Harvey Summers)
• New CDs: Hamilton's Bucket List , Dylan Wickens

Stingray Blues Chart June 2016

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Top 10

1. Jordan Officer: Blue Skies
2. Steve Dawson: Solid States and Loose Ends
3. Matt Andersen: Honest Man
4. David Vest: Devestatin' Rhythm
5. Cecile Doo-Kingue: Anybody Listening: Dialogues, Pt. 2
6. Eric Clapton: I Still Do
7. Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne: Jumpin' and Boppin' 
8. Sean Pinchin: Monkey Brain
9. Golden State-Lone Star Revue: Golden State Lone Star Revue
10. Tommy Castro and the Painkillers: Method To My Madness

Local Work on List

11. David Owen: Livin' Life (Produced by Gary Kendall)

16. Paul Reddick: Ride The One (Produced and guitar by Colin Cripps)

17. Andre Bisson: Left With The Blues
19. Harmonica Shah: If You Live To Get Old, You Will Understand (ft Jack de Keyzer)

61. Whitehorse: Pretty Thing 

75. MonkeyJunk: Moon Turn Red (Produced by Colin Cripps)

77. RootBone: The Long Road Home

87. Dylan Wickens and the Grand Naturals: Hi Lo-Fi

132. Crissinger: Blues Expression (recorded in Hamilton)

World

• Passings: Sir Mack Rice ('Mustang Sally' songwriter), Rob Wasserman (bassist)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef celebrated Canada Day in Brantford's Lion's Park.  He loved seeing Lee Harvey Osmond

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He also checked out the Oh Canada Ribfest in Waterdown and rocked out to Marshall Dane.

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Featured Videos

Links: Steve Sinnicks, More Steve Sinnicks Stories, Video above courtesy Hamilton B. Lous



Links: Liam Titcomb, More Liam Titcomb Stories,  Video above courtesy Rosalita742

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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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