Local Artists Honour the Legendary Tina Turner

 

The music world lost a Titan when the legendary Tina Turner passes away on May 24, 2023. Tina's career spanned decades and included the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a biopic, a musical, autobiographies as well as countless awards and hits.

The local music scene also felt the loss of this artistic giant.

Social Media Reaction

Chris Ayries

You inspired me so much. Your talent and strength to overcome so many obstacles. So powerful. So beautiful. You’re simply the BEST. R.I.P. Tina Turner 🎶💜🎤 

Felica McMinn

This one hits! 

May you RIP knowing that your music and creative abilities touched so many. Definitely this girl, right here. 

Wow 🥺

Keep on Rollin because you were absolutely, Simply The Best.

Samantha Martin

Man. Tina Turner. My heart is heavy to know she is no longer earthside. I never got the chance to see her live but she has been the single biggest influence for me musically, vocally and performance wise. I binge watch live footage regularly just hoping to feel the magic that was the Queen of Rock & Roll. RIP Tina - shine on.

Local Covers

Links: Garnetta and Dagroovmasters, More Garnetta and Da Groovmasters Stories, Video above courtesy of Vesna Trkulja-Stevens

Links: Walk Off The Earth, More WOTE Stories,  Video above courtesy of Walk Off the Earth

A song from the lady herself

Links: Tina Turner, Video above courtesy of Tina Turner

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CONGRATS! Hamilton-Packed Album Wins Maple Blues Award

Canadian Blues legend Colin James swept the Maple Blues Awards with 5 wins. He was a similar face at the podium during the ceremony on February 4, 2019 at Koerner Hall in Toronto. His fabulous recording Miles to Go features Hamiltonians Jesse O'Brien (keys, writing), Steve Pelletier (bass) and Tom Wilson aka Lee Harvey Osmond (writing). Also, it's released by Waterdown's True North Records).



Links: Colin James, More Colin James Stories, Steve Pelletier, More Steve Peletier Stories, Jesse O'Brien, Lee Harvey Osmond, More Lee Harvey Osmond Stories, More Jesse O'Brien Stories, Video above courtesy of Colin James - Topic

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Here is a complete list of winners

• Recording/Producer: Colin James: Miles to Go (Producers: Colin James, Dave Meszaros) ft work by Hamilton's Jesse O'Brien, Steve Pelletier and Tom Wilson, Released by Waterdown's True North Records)
• Male Vocalist: Colin James
• Entertainer: Colin James
• Electric Act: Colin James
• Songwriter: Colin James
• New Artist: Emily Burgess
• Guitarist: Sue Foley
• Bassist: Laura Greenberg (JW-Jones)
• Horn Player: Shirley Jackson
• Piano/Keyboard: David Vest
• Drummer: Lindsay Beaver
• Female Vocalist: Angel Forrest
• Acoustic Act: Big Dave McLean
• Blues with A Feeling Award (Lifetime Achievement Award): Ellen McIlwaine
• Harmonica Player: Steve Marriner (MonkeyJunk)
• Blues Booster: The Hornby Island Blues Society
• B.B. King International Artist: Buddy Guy

Cobalt Prize:

• Winner: Ann Vriend - It's Happening
• 2nd Place: Son Roberts - Down on Vaughn Rd
• 3rd Place: Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar: Chasing Dreams

Blast from the Past: Last Years's Winners

Links: Maple Blues Awards, More Maple Blues Awards Stories

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Niagara Area Musicians Play on Judy Brown's Amazing New Album

Say It, the fantastic new album from BC's Judy Brown is replete with marvelous songs. This is thanks, in part, to some musical talent from the Niagara region. Gary Kendall (bass, co-producer) and Jim Casson (drums) of the St. Catharines Blues group, the Mighty Duck Blues Band. They were part of the band that made this fabulous recording.

The album is Judy's first after a long hiatus from the music industry. Now she's back with a vengeance and exploring different aspects of the Roots sound. While Blues is the main vibe of choice, she and the group also dip their toes into soul, country, folk, boogie woogie rock and more.

Teddy Leonard (guitar, co-producer) and Michael Fonfara (keys) round out the main band and are joined by guests such as Colin Linden (mandolin) and Jeff Baker (harmonica). Wonderful background vocals are provided by Emily Ekelund, Bessie Wapp, Samantha Martin, Sheri Marshall, and Stacie L Tabb.

You can pick up a copy of her album at her online shop.





Links: Judy Brown, Videos above courtesy of Judy Brown, More Releases

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News Roundup (Jane's Party, Ian Andrews, Awards, Cartoons)

More Musical Toons

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Local

• CHCH Video: Jane's Party
  
  
  Links: Jane's Party , Video above courtesy of CHCH
  
  
• Ian Andrews is the winner of the 2018 Brian Griffith Bursary
  
  
  
  Links: Ian Andrews, More Ian Andrews Stories, Video above courtesy of Angelo NotoCampanella
  

Canada

• Fantavious Fritz Wins $15K Prism Prize

Canadian Songwriting Contest Winners

Winners

• Grand Prize - The Royal Foundry: Running Away
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of TheRoyalFoundry
  
  
• Adult Contemporary - Stacey Kay: Weight (On My Shoulders)
• Canadiana - Nico Tobias: Anthracite
• Country - Troy Castellano: I Can’t Blame Her
• Electronic - Talltale: Kill My Darlings (written by Tatiana Zagorac, Ari Rhodes)
• Francophone - Nicolas Gémus: Bunker De Tes Bras
• Hip Hop - Sadia: Gospels
• Jazz - Laila Biali: Satellite
• Live Performance - Kelsey Hayes: Is It Like That?
• Lyrics Only - John Kelly: Four Colours
• Pop - Running Red Lights: Salt 
• Rock - Liam Lewis-Sing: If I Gave You One More Day
• Singer Songwriter/Folk - Big Little Lions: Find Your Tribe
• Under 18 - Moscow Apartment: Orange
• Undiscovered: Aaron B. Thompson: Into the West

Local Honourable Mention

• Singer Songwriter/Folk: Safe as Houses (Kitchener): Alive
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of Safe as Houses
  

BMI Pop Music Award Winners

Canadian winners listed below. Click title for full list.

• Alessia Cara: 1-800-273-8255 + Scars to Your Beautiful, Stay
• The Weeknd: I Feel it Coming, Starboy
• Niall Horan: Slow Hands (co-written by Canadian Tobias Jesso, Jr.)
• Shawn Mendes: There's Nothing Holding Me Back, Mercy

Talkin' Blues Podcast

• Samantha Martin
• Raoul Bhaneja

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Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues @ Royal Botanical Gardens, Incl. Videos

There are only a few weeks left of the Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues shows at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. Every Wednesday from 6:30pm to 9pm you'be able to hear some incredible music in a beautiful flowery setting. All it takes is admission to the gardens (members are always FREE).

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July 26, 2017: Joel Johnson



Links: Joel Johnson, More Joel Johnson Stories, Video above courtesy of BluesJohnson

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August 2, 2017: Genevieve Marentette



Links: Genevieve Marentette, Video above courtesy of Julio Clavero

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August 9, 2017: Steven Taetz



Links: Steven Taetz, Video above courtesy of Steven Taetz

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August 16, 2017: Spencer Mackenzie



Links: Spencer Mackenzie, More Spencer Mackenzie Stories, Video above courtesy of Angelo NotoCampanella

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August 23, 2017: Carol Welsman



Links:Carol Welsman, Video courtesy of Mark Steyn

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August 30, 2017: Andria Simone



Links: Andria Simone, Video above courtesy of Andria Simone

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September 6, 2017: Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar

Links: Samantha Martin, More Samantha Martin Stories, Video above courtesy of Robert Winter

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Hamilton's Jesse O'Brien Plays on Incredible New Chris Antonik Album

Hamilton's Jesse O'Brien does a bang-up job tickling the ivories on Monarch, the latest powerful album from Toronto Bluesman Chris Antonik. They and the rest of the band have created a soulful, funky, rockin' Blues recording that'll get people hoppin'.

The music'll shake you up as Chris' voice hits you with its passion. This album is a moving experience both physically and  emotionally. It stands up to any Blues release out there.

Chris and Jesse are joined by Chuck Keeping (Big Wreck) on drums, bassist Guenther Kapelle (Wild T and the Spirit) and Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar (vocals). They're responsible for the energetic and full sound on Monarch.

You can pick up this uplifting disc at Chris' shows, through his online shop or download it using iTunes. You'll be glad you did.

Blast from the Past: A Chris Antonik Video and Much More

Links: Chris Antonik, More Chris Antonik Stories, More Releases, Video above courtesy of Chris Antonik

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News Roundup (Samantha Martin, Garnet Rogers, Phil Chess, Festival of Friends)

Michael Ochs Archives, Getty Images

Phil Chess of Chess Records Passes

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News

Local

• Festival of Friends to Return to Gage Park
• FYI Music News Story on Lindy Vopnfjord
• Talkin' Blues Podcast w drummer Jimmy Boudreau (Western Swing Authority, Mel Brown)
• Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Tim Hicks and Tebey on Oct 24 Canadian Country Charts
• For Bass Players Only Interview with Jason Raso
• 3 New Barbershop Podcast Episodes (Ron Baumber, Foster Pottery Company, Judi Rideout)
• Blue Rodeo (ft Hamilton's KimDeschamps) Wins 2016 PolarisHeritage Prize
• 3 Finalists Vying to Play Six String Nation Show in St. Catharines
• View Magazine Readers' ChoiceAward Winners

Canada

• Reasons Steppenwolf Should be in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Blues Tribe Podcast w Samantha Martin
  
  
  
  Links: Samantha Martin, More Samantha Martin Stories, Video above courtesy of Blues Tribe
  
  
• Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inducts Colin James
• Talkin' Blues Podcast w Chris Whiteley: Part 1, Part 2

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef will be back next week.

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Featured Video

Links: Garnet Rogers, More Garnet Rogers Stories, Video above courtesy of Patriot Ledger

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