Year of the Horse Videos By Scantily Plaid, Fred Eaglesmith, Rita Chiarelli

Links: Scantily Plaid, More Scantily Plaid Stories, Video above courtesy of Scantily Plaid

Links: Fred Eaglesmith, More Fred Eaglesmith Stories, Video above courtesy of Fred Eaglesmith - Topic

Links: Rita Chiarelli, More Rita Chiarelli Stories, Video above courtesy of Rita Chiarelli - Topic

---

Previous (Mardi Gras Videos)

International Bagpipe Day Videos by Scantily Plaid, Bourne & Macleod, Rufus Harley

Update of 2018 post 

Links: Scantily Plaid, More Scantily Plaid Stories, Video above courtesy of Doug Feaver



Links: Bill Bourne, More Bill Bourne stories, Video above courtesy of Anikat



Links: Rufus Harley, Video above courtesy of The Eyewizard

Links: International Bagpipe Day, More Bagpipe Day Videos

---

Previous (International Women's Day Videos) - - - Next (Reverend John C Holland Award Winners)

Global Beatles Day Videos by Melissa Bel, Scantily Plaid, Chairmen of the Board

Links: Melissa Bel, More Melissa Bel Stories, Video above courtesy of Melissa Bel

Links: Scantily Plaid, More Scantily Plaid Stories, Video above courtesy of Doug Feaver

Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, Chairmen of the Board, More Chairmen of the Board Stories, Video above courtesy of Chairmen of the Board - Topic

Links: More Beatles Covers/Stories, More Beatles Day Videos

---

Previous (Polaris Prize Long List) - - - Next (Canada Day Videos)

Happy International Bagpipe Day! Videos by Scantily Plaid (ft Allan Eaton)

Links: Scantily Plaid, More Scantily Plaid Stories, Videos above courtesy of Doug Feaver, International Bagpipe Day, More Bagpipe Day Videos

---

Previous (International Women's Day Videos) - - - Next (Ensemble! Episode w Chris Strei and Jocelyn June)

More FREE Amazing Valleyview Studios Christmas Albums

A few years ago, we wrote about the amazing FREE holiday music offered through Valleyview Studios.  It features incredible, multi-genre seasonal tracks from many talented local artists.

Here's what they've been up to since. Click the song title to listen and download.

2016 Compilation

1. Carl Didur and Mike McLean - I've Been Away for a While
2. Dave Rave - Not Just Christmas Time
   
   
   
   Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
   
   
3. Doug Feaver - All Because It's Christmas Time
4. Gary Pig Gold - East West
5. Hailee Rose - It's Christmas Time Again
6. Kris Kringle and The Jingled Bells - Santa's High (Above On Christmas Eve)
7. Kyle Kuchmey - Welcome Christmas
8. Rick Andrew - Long Way Down
9. Rocket and The Renegades - Lonely Jew At Christmas
10. Ruth Sutherland - The Coventry Carol
11. The Horsewig Singers - The Holidaze
12. Trickbag - Merry Christmas Baby
13. Vader's Raiders - Older By Year And Younger By Soul

2015 Compilation

1. Carl Didur and Mike McLean - O Christmas Tree
2. Chloe and Tom Forsyth - The Man With The Bag
3. Chris Wheeler, James Gannett and Matt Burns - Mr. Grinch Medley
4. Dave Rave - Come On Now (It's Christmas)
5. Doug Feaver - Christmas Night
6. Doug Feaver - It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
7. Hailee Rose - I Cannot Wait
8. James Anthony - All I Want For Christmas
   
9. Kyle Kuchmey - Music from Edward Scissorhands
10. Lester Smith - Christmas Ain't Christmas (Without My Missus)
    
    
    
    Links: Les Smith, More Les Smith Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
    
    
11. Rick Andrew - Alone At Christmas Blues
12. Robin Magder (aka Rocket) - Lowdown Christmas
13. Ruth Sutherland - Carol of the Bells
14. Scott McLeod and Alistair Shields - Jelly of the Month
15. The Sheanderthals - Glasgow's Cryin' (Teenage Head cover)
16. Tim Gibbons - Like An Old Christmas Tree
17. Trickbag - Who Took The Merry Out Of Christmas? (Staples Singers cover)

Blast from the Past: Our First Post About Valleyview Studios

---

Previous (New Piper Hayes CD) - - - Next (News Roundup: Christopher Nguyen, Best Jazz CD's, Melissa Bel)

Wonderful FREE Christmas Music from Amazing Hamilton Artists

We here at Hamilton Blues Lovers recently discovered a wonderful online treasure trove of Christmas music made by amazing Hamilton artists.  The best part is that every tune is a FREE download.

Valley View Studio has 4 albums of (from 2011-2014) of mostly original holiday music from talented Hammertown artists.

The links below don't work anymore, click here to find them.

Here's what's available from 2014.  Songs can be download by right-clicking the mp3 link and saving it.

mp3	Carl Didur and Mike McLean - Bach Fugue in Dm (excerpt)
mp3	Dave Rave - Christmastide (Agnelli/DesRoches)
mp3	Doug Feaver - Merry #Christmas
mp3	Hailee Rose - Just Before Christmas (Rose/DesRoches)
mp3	Kyle Kuchmey - South for Christmas
mp3	Rick Andrew - Something About This Time
mp3	Ruth Sutherland - Silent Night
mp3	The Cosmic Ballet - Episode II: The Santa Menace
mp3	The Foley Family - The First Noel
mp3	The Sheanderthals - Christmas Blues (Holt/Cahn)
mp3	Trickbag - I Pray on Christmas (Connick Jr)

Links: More Rick Andrew Strories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

There's more music (which can be downloaded per album) here.

Previous years' compilations include fabulous songs by Ray Materick, Bill Culp, Steve Sinnicks, Sonny Del-Rio, Duane Rutter and more.



Links: Doug Feaver, More Doug Feaver Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers



Links: Les Smith, More Les Smith Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Click here for more of our Christmas stories/music.

---

Previous: (Help Local Artists Get on No Depression's Top of 2015 List) - - - Next (News Roundup: Pretty Archie, Bonnie Hamilton. Wendy Lynn Snider)

GOOD LUCK! 2015 Hamilton Arts Award Nominees

The arts in Hamilton are stronger than ever and the city is recognizing this through the Hamilton Arts Awards.  This year's nominee list has been released and, as always, music plays a big role.  Many talented musicians (divided into Established and Emerging categories) are up for these prestigious prizes.  Winners will be announced at a FREE ceremony at Theatre Aquarius on June 4, 2015.

Here are the music nominees:

Established

• Kojo “Easy” Damptey
• Bud Roach
• Philip Pip  Kummel 
  
  
  
  Links: More Pip Stories,, Video above courtesy of Pip
  
  
• Ruth Sutherland

Emerging

• Michael Dex Brown
• Steven McKay
  
  
  
  Links: More Steven McKay Stories, Video above courtesy of Southern Souls
  
  
• Marie Avery
  
  
  
  Links: More Marie Avery Stories, Video above courtesy of Angelo NotoCampanella
  
  
• Sara London

Click here for a full listing of the nominees. 

Click here for the results

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Hamilton Arts Awards, More Hamilton Arts Awards Stories

---

Previous (Hilarious Music Cartoons) - - - Next (News Roundup w Burnin' Ethyl, Amber Jane, IN2U, Ben E King)

2014 City of Hamilton Arts Awards Nominees

Recently, the nominees for the 2014 City of Hamilton Arts Awards were unveiled.  Many deserving local artists (divided into Established and Emerging sections) are up for these prestigious accolades.  Winners will be announced at a FREE ceremony at Theatre Aquarius on May 29, 2014.

Of course, the music category would be of main interest to our readers and there are some amazing local musicians listed:

Established

• Nathan Fleet
• Brielle Goheen (Blazing Fiddles)
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of The Aboudreau
  
  
• Ruth Sutherland (Scantilly Plaid)
• Lori Yates
  
  
  
  Links: More Lori Yates Stories, Video above courtesy of Michael Hickey
  

Emerging

• Mike Cotton 
• Taylor Evans 
• Sara London
• Mimi Shaw
  
  
  
  Links: More Mimi Shaw Stories, Video above courtesy of Eleanor Jodway
  

The Arts Administration category is also jam packed with nominees involved in the local music industry.

Established

• Nathan Fleet
• Jeremy Freiburger
• Astrid Hepner
• Barbara Patterson
• Madeline Wilson

Emerging

• Adam Bently (The Rest)
• Dejehan Hamilton
• Sheila Milligan
• Laura Walker

Click here for a full listing of the nominees. 

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!

Links: Hamilton Arts Awards, More Hamilton Arts Awards Stories

---

Previous (New James Anthony CD) - - - Next (Music Related Cartoons)

Hamilton Music Awards 2013 Nominations Announced

On Wednesday, October 30, 2013, the nominees for the latest edition of the Hamilton Music Awards were announced.   On November 17, there will a celebration of our amazing music scene at when the awards are given out.

Local blues legend Harrison Kennedy leads the pack with 5 nominations (Male Artist, Blues Recording, Songwriter, Male Vocalist, Record) and a lifetime achievement award. Ian Thomas, Bud Roach and Jessy Lanza landed four nods each.  Diana Panton, Ruth Sutherland and Tom Wilson (aka Lee Harvey Osmond) all have three nominations to their names

Click here for the results.

Click here for the Spectator story.

You can click here to see a complete list of nominees or check the highlights below:

Blues Recording of the Year
Andre Bisson – Bad Scene
Jack de Keyzer – Electric Love
Sonny Del-Rio – Blow Your Horn Man
Jerry Johnson – Barber’s Chair
Harrison Kennedy – Soulscape
Smoke Wagon Blues Band – Live In Hamilton

Folk/Traditional Recording of the Year
The Acoustics – Erie Long
Dawn and Marra – Teaspoons and Tablespoons
Poor Angus – Gathering
Timid, The Brave – Timid, The Brave
Michael Vallely – Circus Songs

Roots Recording of the Year
The Caretakers – Love, War + Propaganda
Rob Green – Soul Dancing
Andy Griffiths – Mind On Other Things
Lee Harvey Osmond – The Folk Sinner
Whitehorse – The Road to Massey Hall

Alt/Country Recording of the Year
1220 Blast – Home
The Barn Katz – Roadkill Grill
Tia McGraff – Break These Chains
Gillian Nicola & the Radio Interference – Chasing the Wind
JP Riemens & the Fabulous Barflies – No Filter

Adult Alternative Recording of the Year
Buckshot Bebee & the Secret Boyfriends – Merchants of Youth
Cowlick – Night Vision
Killin Time Band – One Set To Freedom
Meme – Meme
Marcio Novelli – It’s Not An Excuse, It’s A Reason
Perennials – This Is Tomorrow

Adult Contemporary Recording of the Year
Garth Baker – That Could Be Everything
Jamie Barnes – Coming Home
Paul Federici – Now And Then
Ghosts of Memphis – The Devil and the Details
Dave Rave – Memphis Midnight
Ian Thomas – Little Dreams

Ethnic/World Recording of the Year
Yiannis Kapoulas – Mystic Journey
Loril Shannik – The Vagabond Harp
Ruth Sutherland – A Canadian Christmas
Steel City Rovers – Steel City Rovers
John Gora and Gorale – Butterfly

Jazz Recording of the Year
Brad Cheeseman Group
George Rose Big Band
Jimmy Stahl Big Band
Robin Lee
Diana Panton

Female Artist of the Year
Buckshot Bebee
Jessy Lanza
Diana Panton
Rosanna Riverso
Ruth Sutherland

Male Artist of the Year
Jack de Keyzer
Harrison Kennedy
Dave Rave
JP Riemens
Bud Roach
Ian Thomas

New Artist/Group of the Year
Allotrope
Engine Empire
Jessy Lanza
Gillian Nicola & the Radio Interference
Two Piece Extra Spicy

Mohawk College Artist Lifetime Achievement Award
Harrison Kennedy

Instrumental Recording of the Year
Brad Cheeseman Group – Brad Cheesman Group
Yiannis Kapoulas – Mystic Journey
Loril Shannik – The Vagabond Harp
George Rose Big Band – Echoes of Legends

Songwriter of the Year
Harrison Kennedy
Dawn Larsh (Dawn and Marra)
Ian Thomas
Walk Off The Earth
Tom Wilson (Lee Harvey Osmond)

Female Vocalist of the Year
Sarah Blackwood (Walk Off The Earth)
Melissa McClelland (Whitehorse)
Diana Panton
Rosanna Riverso
Ruth Sutherland

Male Vocalist of the Year
Jon Harvey (Monster Truck)
Harrison Kennedy
Bud Roach
Ian Thomas
Tom Wilson

Record of the Year
Harrison Kennedy – Soulscape
Jessy Lanza – Pull My Hair Back
Lee Harvey Osmond – The Folk Sinner
Monster Truck - Furiosity
Walk Off the Earth – R.E.V.O.

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Click here for more about the Hamilton Music Awards

---

Previous (Halloween Videos) - - - Next (Bluesman Al Carter Passes)

New Episode of Ensemble (Wayne Krawchuk, Paul O'Toole, Ruth Sutherland, Doug Feaver)

Links: Wayne Krawchuk, Paul O'Toole, Ruth Sutherland, Doug Feaver, More Ensemble Episodes, Video courtesy of Cable 14

Bonus Videos



Above video courtesy of CelticFestRussell



Video courtesy of Doug Feaver

---

Previous (News Roundup w/George Jones, Willie Nelson, Andrew Hill, Bob Bryden) - - - Next (Music Related Cartoons)