News Roundup (Brock Zeman, Blair Hogan, Sean Pinchin, Ian Thomas)

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcast w Brock Zeman and Blair Hogan
  
  
  
  Links: Brock Zeman, More Brock Zeman Stories, Blair Hogan, More Barber Shop Podcasts, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
  
  
• The Blues Tribe video podcast w Sean Pinchin
  
  
  
  
  Links: Sean Pinchin, More Sean Pinchin Stories, More Blues Tribe Podcasts, Video above courtesy of The Blues Tribe
  
  
• FYI Music News story on Steve Strongman
• Open Stage Adventures' feature on Sam Turton's Beatles Harmony shows
• Waterloo Record story on Andre Bisson
• Debut Kauffey Temple CD
• Former Brighton Rock singer opens vinyl pressing plant in Burlington
• Ian Thomas co-writes Canadian 150 Birthday anthem with Marc Jordan
  
  
  
  Links: Ian Thomas, More Ian Thomas Stories, Marc Jordan, Video above courtesy of MusicMondayCanada
  

Canada

• Jazz.FM91 Studio to be renamed for Allan Slaight
• Alberta Country Music Award nominees
• Submissions open for Canadian Country Music Association's Discovery Program
• Bruce Cockburn to be honourned at Folk Alliance International

World

• Passings: Tommy Allsup (Rockabilly Pioneer), Magic Alex (Beatles Assistant)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef is resting up.  He'll be back next week.

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Guelph's Jane Lewis Releases a Perfect Pop-Folk CD: Stay With Me

Guelph singer/songwriter Jane Lewis has a perfect gem on her hands with her latest album, Stay With Me.  This mainly piano-driven disc is filled with stunning musical moments.  Her gorgeous voice and elegant lyrics supply many of those.

Though primarily a folk-pop recording, Jane and her friends pepper the album with primal funky rhythms, soul and blues.  For proof, check out the stunning jazzy cover of the Beatles' Come Together and the reggae feel of Evening Come!

Her backup group includes Gathering Sparks bandmates Sam Turton (guitar) and Eve Goldberg (harmony vocals) along with Jesse Turton (bass) and Adam Bowman (drums). Special guests include Jason Fowler, Doug Wilde, Katherine Wheatley, Tannis Slimmon, Linda McLean, and the Levy Sisters.

You can pick up a physical CD from Jane's live shows or her website.  It can also be downloaded through cdbaby and iTunes.



Video above courtesy of Jane Lewis



Video above courtesy of MaySound1

Blast from the Past: Gathering Sparks Debut EP 

Links: Jane Lewis, More Jane Lewis Stories, More Releases

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Canadian Folk Music Awards Nominate Many Local Artists

Musicians throughout our area were honoured with nominations from the 2014 Canadian Folk Music Awards.  Gathering, the latest CD from Hamilton's Poor Angus is up for Traditional Album of the Year.  Former Hamiltonian Matthew Barber is in the running for both Solo Artist and Contemporary Singer. Another former resident of Hammertown, Luke Doucet received a Producer nod for his work with his duo, Whitehorse.



Links: Poor Angus, More Poor Angus Stories, Video above courtesy of Larry Steeves



Links: Matthew Barber, More Matthew Barber Stories, Video above courtesy of Outside Music

Gathering Sparks, which features Guelphites Sam Turton and Jane Lewis along with Eve Goldberg from Toronto were nominated for Best Vocal Group.



Links: Gathering Sparks, More Gathering Sparks Stories, Video above courtesy of Gathering Sparks

To top things off, Matt Andersen's Weightless (an album featuring writing contributions from Hamilton's Tom Wilson and Niagara's Suzie Vinnick) is up for Best Contemporary Album.

The awards ceremony will take place November 27-29, 2014 in Ottawa.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Here is the complete list of nominees.

Traditional Album

• Poor Angus: Gathering 
• Moustafa Kouyaté and Romain Malagnoux: Les frontières imaginaires 
• The High Bar Gang: Lost and Undone: A Gospel Bluegrass Companion 
• Sarah Jane Scouten: The Cape

Solo Artist 

• Matthew Barber
• Shari Ulrich
• James Keelaghan
• Lennie Gallant
• Del Barber

Contemporary Singer

• Matthew Barber
• Jadea Kelly
• James Keelaghan
• Del Barber
• Matt Andersen

Producer

• Marc Maziade: Chasse-Galerie by MAZ
• Tom Terrell and Karl Falkenham: City Ghosts by The Modern Grass
• Luke Doucet: Éphémère sans repère by Whitehorse
• The Fretless with Joby Baker: The Fretless by The Fretless
• Steve Dawson: St. Louis Times by Jim Byrnes          

Vocal Group

• Gathering Sparks
• The Fugitives
• The High Bar Gang
• The Marrieds
• Sweet Alibi

Contemporary Album

• Matt Andersen: Weightless (featuring writing by Tom Wilson and Suzie Vinnick)
• The Bros. Landreth: Let it Lie
• Colleen Rennison: See The Sky About To Rain
• Jill Zmud: Small Matters of Life and Death
• The Strumbellas: We Still Move On Dance Floors

Children’s Album

• Helen Austin: Colour It
• Rattle and Strum: Rattle and Strum
• Alex Mahé: Réveillons les bonnes chansons
• Kathy Reid-Naiman: When It’s Autumn
• Fred Penner: Where In The World

Instrumental Group

• The Andrew Collins Trio
• MAZ
• Còig
• Brishen
• The Fretless

Instrumental Solo Artist

• Maxim Cormier
• Gillian Boucher
• Steve Dawson
• Jayme Stone
• Robert Michaels

Ensemble

• The High Bar Gang
• Brishen
• Notre Dame de Grass
• The Fretless
• Ventanas

The Oliver Schroer Pushing The Boundaries Award

• Tanya Tagaq
• MAZ
• Mark Berube
• The Fretless
• West My Friend

French Songwriter

• Klô Pelgag: L’Alchimie des monstres by Klô Pelgag
• Alexandre Poulin: Le mouvement des marées by Alexandre Poulin
• Antoine Corriveau: Les Ombres Longues by Antoine Corriveau
• Julie Aubé, Viviane Roy, Katrine Noël: Mon Homesick Heart by Les Hay
• Babies

Aboriginal Songwriter

• Tanya Tagaq: Animism by Tanya Tagaq
• Vince Fontaine: Colors by Indian City
• Amanda Rheaume: Keep a Fire by Amanda Rheaume
• Buffy MacNeil and Larry Boutilier: Surrounded by Buffy and Larry
• Jasmine Netsena: Take You With Me by Jasmine Netsena

World Solo Artist

• Quique Escamilla
• Jorge Martinez
• Susan Aglukark
• Amanda Martinez
• Robert Michaels

English Songwriter

• Shari Ulrich: Everywhere I Go by Shari Ulrich
• James Keelaghan: History by James Keelaghan
• Lennie Gallant: Live Acoustic at The Carleton by Lennie Gallant
• Del Barber: Prairieography by Del Barber
• Chris Ronald: Timeline by Chris Ronald

Young Performer

• Keiffer Mclean
• Rebecca Lappa
• Quinn Bachand (Brishen)
• Kacy and Clayton
• Benjamin Rogers

Traditional Singer

• Kim Beggs
• Joël Fafard
• Mélisande
• Sarah Jane Scouten
• Tamar Ilana (Ventanas)

New/Emerging Artist

• The Bros. Landreth
• Robyn Dell’Unto
• Scott Cook
• Quinn Bachand (Brishen)
• Kacy and Clayton

World Group Artist

• MAZ
• Shtreiml
• TANGA
• Moustafa Kouyaté and Romain Malagnoux
• Brishen

Unsung Hero Award (Not announced)

Blast from the Past: The 2013 Winners

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Gathering Sparks Debut EP

Each member of Gathering Sparks is a musical force to be reckoned with as a solo performer.  These three artists mesh well and now they've recorded that fabulous spirit.  Their debut self-titled EP is packed with rich harmonies, great musicianship and multiple instruments played with pizzaz.

This wonderful trio consists of talented Guelphites Sam Turton and Jane Lewis plus Toronto singer/songwriter extrodinaire Eve Goldberg. Together, they create an amazing organic roots-filled sound. 

In six songs, the group manages to incorporate blues, folk, gospel, swing and more. The tunes will inspire you, move you, and make you dance at the same time!

You can buy a copy of this increible CD at their online store or download it through cdbaby and iTunes.





Videos courtesy of Gathering Sparks

Links: Gathering Sparks, More Gathering Sparks Stories, More Releases 

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News Roundup (Sarah Beatty, Shawn Brush, Jane Lewis)

Local

• Kevin Barbershop podcast w/ Sarah Beatty

Links: Sarah Beatty, More Sarah Beatty Stories, Video courtesy of Kevin's Barbershop Podcast

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World

• Rare Tommy Johnson record goes for over $37,000 on eBay
• Bassist Butch Warren Passes

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Funny/Weird Stuff

• Did Dylan co-write Ballad of Easy Rider?

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Blasts from the Past 

• 2009: Videos-Steve Strongman@Slainte 
• 2010: Videos-Shawn Brush@Roots N Rails Fest
• 2011: Videos-Fry Truck@This Ain't Hollywood 
• 2012: News Roundup (Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Wild T, North Country)

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Featured Videos 



Links: Shawn Brush, More Shawn Brush Stories, Video courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers



Links: Jane Lewis, More Jane Lewis Stories, Video courtesy of MaySound1

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News Roundup (Interviews, Dave Battrick, Troy Harmer, Sam Turton)

This week, we're featuring archive interviews from Ear Candy Magazine (1999-2004)

Local

• Ray Materick (2004)

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Canada

• Bruce Cockburn (2003)

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World

• Dave Davies (Kinks)(2002)
• Roger McGuinn (Byrds)(1999)

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Blasts From the Past

• 2009: Videos: Ginger St James@This Ain't Hollywood
• 2011: Videos: Duane Rutter@Artword Artbar
• 2012: Andrew Kerth Videos

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Featured Videos
 


Links: Dave Battrick, More Dave Battrick, More Chuck Berry Covers/Stories, Video courtesy of Tom Mitchell




Links: Troy Harmer, More Troy Harmer Stories, Video courtesy of Troy Harmer



Links: Sam Turton, Video courtesy of Sam Turton

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