Showing posts with label Steve Goldberger. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Steve Goldberger. Show all posts

Friday, July 17, 2026

Johnny Max & His So-Called Friends is a Remarkable Album


Mini-Review: Toronto's Johnny Max surrounds himself with oodles of talented artists from the Hamilton & Niagara areas for his latest remarkable album. Johnny Max & His So-Called Friends, is packed with a Blues sounds:  boogie-woogie, jazz, soul, funk, country-flavours, and more. This is all blended in to Johnny's trademark down to earth stylings and lyrics.

Available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Amazon Music

Main Band

Guests



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Friday, August 14, 2020

Local Artist Gravely James Debuts with Magnificent, Stripped-Down Album


From Steve's Shed is a stunning debut album from Hamilton-born, Port Colbourne raised singer/songwriter Gravely James. This live-off-the-floor recording from Snareguy Records is a magnificent collection of acoustic, folky blues tunes (with a bit of soul).

Emotion courses through every note as the lyrics suck the listener into stories of relationship, insomnia, violence, mythology, and more. It's a wonderful example of raw, stripped down, ragged musical storytelling.

Though mostly a one-main affair, Niagara music vet Steve Goldberger lends a hand with upright bass, spoons and production. He also lent Gravely the titular shed to record in. Also Ji Sharp of Road Waves plays lead guitar on Shoot'Em Down.

The album is available through Bandcamp, Spotify and more.

You can stream the album below.



Blast from the Past: Gravely is a finalist in the TBS Talent Search and other news

Links: Gravely James, More Gravely James Stories

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Thursday, October 6, 2016

News Roundup (Kevin Maclean, Lisa Winn)



Congrats to Matty Buzanko (bassist for the Overplayers and the Rest) and Hannah Bissell on their recent wedding!  Below is a video where the recently wedded Matty joined the Kevin Maclean Band at their ceremony. WE'LL HAVE PICTURES SOON!




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                  The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

                  Trebleclef went to an amazing fundraiser show for the Ladybird Animal Sanctuary.  There was some incredible music hosted by Steve Goldberger and the Old Winos




                  Links: Lisa Winn, More Lisa Winn Stories, Andrew Aldridge, More Andrew Aldrige Stories, Steve Goldberger, More Steve Goldberger Stories. Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous
                  Click here for more pictures of the event

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                  Our little monkey also checked out Michelle Titian and Duane Rutter at the Cat N Fiddle!



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                    Wednesday, November 18, 2015

                    St. Catharines Songstress Angela Siracusa Hits a Home Run on New EP!


                    St. Catharines songstress Angela Siracusa has hit a home run with her newest EP, Be Kind.  It's filled to the brim with excellent, well-made tunes that will beg for repeat listens.

                    While mostly in the singer/songwriter vein, Angela embellishes the tracks with country, soul, pop, rock and even a little funk for good measure.  Her musical explorations make this recording a wonder to listen to.

                    Aiding Angela on this marvelous endeavor is Jim Casson (who also prodcues), Steve Goldberger and Gayle Ackroyd.  They definitely add a lot of lair to this already incredible project!

                    The EP is available as a download off her website (click here to listen too).

                    Blast from the Past: Angela Siracusa Video and more

                    Links: Angela Siracusa, More Angela Siracusa Stories, More Releases

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                    Wednesday, September 30, 2015

                    CONGRATS! Niagara Music Award Winners


                    The Niagara region's best musical talent were celebrate on September 29, 2015 at Taps Brewery.   The 8th Niagara Music Awards were handed out the area's favourite artists.  The big winners were Roots performer Steve Goldberger and Folk group Odds and Ends, who took home 3 awards that night.



                    Links: Steve Goldberger, More Steve Goldberger Stories, Video above courtesy of Steve Goldberger



                    Links: Odds and Ends, More Odds and Ends Stories, Video above courtesy of Odds and Ends

                    CONGRATS EVERYBODY!

                    Here are the highlights:


                    Saturday, September 19, 2015

                    GOOD LUCK! 2015 Niagara Music Award Nominations


                    Nominations were recently announced for the 2015 Niagara Music Awards.

                    Roots musician Steve Goldberger was nominated for a whopping 8 nominations.  New band Odds and Ends
                     follow closely behind with 7.

                    Awards will be handed out soon on Tuesday, September 29 at Taps Brewery.  GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! http://blueshamilton.blogspot.com/2015/09/congrats-niagara-music-award-winners.html

                    Here are some highlights:

                    Album
                    Original Song
                    Female Vocalist
                    Male Vocalist
                    New Artist
                    Original Group
                    New Group
                    Rising Star
                    Folk
                    Instrumental Artist

                    Saturday, August 29, 2015

                    'Cosmic Cowboy' by Niagara-on-the-Lake's Steve Goldberger Features an Astounding Mix of Styles


                    Niagara-on-the-Lake singer and multi-instrumentalist  Steve Goldberger, has always mastered a range of styles (he leads the Americana/Roots band Old Winos and Blues/Soul outfit The Niagara Rhythm Section).  His 6th album, Cosmic Cowboy, shows him at his best.

                    Steve and a number of his talented musical friends have put together an astounding mix of covers (including fabulous versions of Rodney Crowell and Nanci Griffith tunes) and unique originals.   Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Cajun, Roots and everything in-between are all performed with gusto.

                    There's no shortage of accomplished musicians on this disc.  Vocal duets with Tim Hicks, Serena Pryne and Mary Simon (Mississippi Bends) are a major highlight.  Steve's also joined by Denis Keldie, Mark Lalama, Wendell Ferguson, Andrew Aldridge, Cam MacInnes, Roger Marin, Mike Glatt, Steve Grisbrook, Shane Guse (Western Swing Authority), Jeese Cobb, Jim Casson, Dave Norris, Andrew MacKay and Peter Griffin.

                    If you want a copy of this amazing CD you can order one at Steve's live shows or through his online shop.  It can also be downloaded via iTunes, cdbaby or eMusic.





                    Blast from the Past: Steve Goldberger Video and More

                    Links: Steve Goldberger, More Steve Goldberger Stories, More Releases, Videos above courtesy of Steve Goldberger

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                    Thursday, September 25, 2014

                    News Roundup (Polaris Prize, Tom Finochio, Steve Goldberger, Kori Pop)


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                    Links: Kori Pop, More Kori Pop Stories, Video above courtesy of Kori Pop