News Roundup (TBS Talent Search Winners, Midnight Sons, Sold on Hamilton, more)

Links: Mike McCurlie, More Sold on Hamilton Episodes

July 2019 episode of Sold on Hamilton w Judy Marsales ft Mike McCurlie

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News

Local

• CHCH Video: Midnight Sons
  
  
  Links: Midnight Sons, More CHCH Videos, Video above courtesy of CHCH
  
  
• Talkin' Blues podcast w Tom Wilson
• June 2019 issue of Libretto, Hamilton Musicians' Guild magazine
• 3 New FREE EPs from the Tradition

Hamilton Spectator

• Brott Music Festival
• Stevie Wonder to get kidney transplant

Thorold News

• Andrew Henderson
• Achievement in music correlates to higher grades in other subjects, study finds

Toronto Blues Society Talent Search Winners

• 1st Place: Sandra Bouza
  
  
  
  Links: Sandra Bouza, Video above courtesy of Sandra Bouza Music
  
  
• 1st Runner Up: Kalyna Rakel
  
  
  
  Links: Kalyna Rakel, Video above courtesy of Kalyna Rakel
  
  
• 2nd Runner Up: Avery Raquel (Brantford)
  
  
  
  Links: Avery Raquel, More Avery Raquel Stories, Video above courtesy of averyraquelmusic

Canada

• July 2019 issue of Maple Blues

FYI Music News

• 5 questions with Madison Galloway
• 5 questions with Ariana Gillis

Passings

• Gary Duncan (Quicksilver Messenger Service)

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Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef will be back soon

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New Ensemble! Episode ft Corey Lueck and Dan Thomas

The next new episode of Ensemble!, the Cable 14 TV show will be out soon. This latest one showcases the incredible Corey Lueck of the Smoke Wagon Blues Band and the explosive Dan Thomas (ex-Hammertones, 5-Star Revue). Backing the duo are Paul Panchezak of Trickbag on drums and Corey's Smoke Wagon bandmate Jason Colavecchia on the bass. This'll be quite the Blues extravaganza. Mark McNeil will be hosting this one as well.

This episode can also be streamed online on cable14now.com if you are a Rogers, Cogeco or Source subscriber.

Here are a few videos from the guys:





More Taj Mahal Covers/Stories



More Stevie Wonder Covers/Stories

Links: Smoke Wagon Blues Band, More Smoke Wagon Blues Band Stories, More Dan Thomas Stories, Videos above courtesy of James Goodrick

This episode is no longer available.

More Ensemble Stories

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CONGRATS! Local Artists on CBC's Best Cover Song List

Sometimes, a cover song can be a unique take on an existing tune and can have a spirit all it's own.

Recently, CBC Music asked it's listeners and readers what the best cover song of all time was. After tallying the results they unveiled a list of the 20 most popular answers.

Not surprisingly, there were a few local musicians in the bunch.

Hamilton Folk Rockers Whitehorse's amazing version of Bruce Springsteen's I'm on Fire made the list.



Links: Whitehorse, More Whitehorse Stories, More Springsteen Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Six Shooter Records

Also included was a cover Adele's Hometown Glory by St. Catharines superstar City and Colour.



Links: City and Colour, More City and Colour Stories, More Adele Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Dan Rawkt

The only local artist to be covered on this list is The Band  (a few members are from the Norfolk/Six Nations area).  The legendary Aretha Franklin covers their biggest hit, The Weight.



Links: Aretha Franklin, More Aretha Franklin Stories,  The Band, More Covers/Stories of The Band, Video above courtesy of king689soulclassics

Here's the rest of the list:

• Dixie Chicks: Landslide (Fleetwood Mac)
• Stevie Wonder: We Can Work it Out (Beatles)
• Johnny Cash: Hurt (Nine Inch Nails)
• kd lang: Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)
• Barenaked Ladies: Lovers in a Dangerous Time (Bruce Cockburn)
• Travis: Hit Me Baby, One More Time (Britney Spears)
• Jennifer Warnes: Ain't No Cure for Love (Leonard Cohen)
• Sarah MacLachlan: Blue (Joni Mitchell)
• Dolly Parton: Don't Think Twice (Bob Dylan)
• Pearl Jam: Last Kiss (Wayne Cochran)
• The Ataris: Boys of Summer (Don Henley)
• Michael Jackson: Come Together (Beatles)
• Willie Nelson: Just Breathe (Pearl Jam)
• Lior and Serena Ryder: Heart of Gold (Neil Young)
• Holly Cole Trio: I Can See Clearly Now (Jimmy Cliff)
• Bonnie Raitt: Angel from Montgomery (John Prine)
• April Wine: Bad Side of the Moon (Elton John)

Click here for the complete story

Blast from the Past: CBC's Best Canadian Songwriters List

Links: CBC Music, More CBC Lists

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Hamilton's Jacob Moon and Niagara's Joel Parisien (The Commissionaires) Team Up for Electrifying, Soulful Album

Hamilton's Jacob Moon and Niagara's Joel Parisien have combined their considerable talents in an amazing new project: The Commissionaires.  Shelter Me, their electrifying debut album, is the result of this incredible melding.

Packed full of spiritual and soulful cover songs, the recording proves without a doubt that they make a superb duo. With unbelievable harmonies, good old-fashioned rock and some gospel thrown in, Shelter Me is a wondrous musical showcase. The two do justice to songs originally performed by Buddy and Julie Miller, Ben Harper, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Jonny Lang and more.

They have an amazing team behind them as well: Richard Moore (bass), Mark McIntyre (bass), Lyle Mozan (drums), Joey Landreth (slide guitar, backing vocals), Chantal Williams (vocals), Quisha Wint (backing vocals) and Robyn Pauhl (backing vocals).

You can grab a copy of the CD at any of their solo/group live shows. It's also available through Jacob's online shop, the band's online shop or cdbaby.



More Stevie Wonder Covers/Stories





More Buddy Miller Covers/Stories

Blast from the Past: Great Jacob Moon Compilation Album

Links: Commissionaires, Jacob Moon, More Jacob Moon Stories, Joel Parisien, More Joel Parisien Stories, Videos above courtesy of Jacob Moon, More Releases

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Hamilton's Bucket List Debut with Dynamic, Swinging, Horn-Filled Blues!

Rumrunner the incredible debut from Hamilton's Bucket List has something old, something new, something borrowed and is all Blues.  A phenomenal mix of cover and originals, the CD has energy and swing to spare.

It all kicks off with the new: three amazing original tracks about Hamilton history.  The band jump and jives through well-told stories about Hammertown gangster Rocco Perri, the infamous Evelyn Dick and an early Hamilton music joint.

The lively history lesson continues as the guys borrow the Chuck Berry classic, Johnny B. Goode, adapt it to a Reggae beat and make it about Hamilton.  Four boisterous covers from such luminaries as Albert Collins, Stevie Wonder and more, end off the recording.

The entire album is packed with dynamic, swinging, horn-filled Blues.  It was made for dancing!

You can pick a copy of the CD at their live shows, Dr. Disc or Urban Hamilton Artists.



Blast from Bast: More Bucket List Videos

Links: Bucket List, More Bucket List Stories, Video above courtesy of BoydWilsonFilms, More Releases

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Brantford's Avery Raquel Thrills and Impresses on Debut Album!

Teenage jazz songstress Avery Raquel has vocal chops way beyond her years.  This Brantford native's debut album, Life Lessons is a testament to that.   The lady's voice will stir you up on every incredible tune!

The disc offers thrilling version of songs by Sting, Diana Ross, Sly and the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Carole King, Beatles, and Billie Holiday.  Avery and her band also do a stupendous job on classics such as Over the Rainbow, Accentuate the Positive, Swinging On A Star and more.

Her team really know how to bop and swing!  Featuring Joel Haynes (drums, producer), Mike Pelletier (bass), Rob Fekete (piano, arrangements), the gang work their magic alongside Avery's outstanding voice.

So go ahead and pick up a copy of this astounding CD at one of her shows or purchase it through indiepool or iTunes.



Blast from the Past: Cashbox Canada Story About Avery

Links: Avery Raquel, More Avery Raquel Stories, Video above courtesy of Avery Raquel, More Releases

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News Roundup (John Ellison, Alex MacDougall, Passings)

Local

• Nothing But the Blues Podcast 242 features Steve Strongman
• Kevin Barber's podcast w Alex MacDougall (Groove Corporation) (video version below)

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Canada 

Roots musician and Toronto Star columnist, Greg Quill Passes

May issue of Maple Blues

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World

• Americana Award Nominees
• Classic Rock CD new releases June 2013
• Trivia cartoon about Stevie Wonder
• Passings: Sid Selvidge

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Funny/Weird Stuff

• Top 10 Accordion Rock N Roll Songs
• Studies show women are more attracted to men holding guitars
• The electric washboard. Why not?

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Blasts from the Past 

• 2009: JP Riemens CD: Love is a Dog
• 2010: Videos: Steve Didemus & Chris Cracknell@Pheasant Plucker
• 2011: Videos: Paul Reddick@Cheryl's Cookhouse
• 2012: Videos: Aengus Finnan@Private Show

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Featured Videos 



Links: John Ellison, More John Ellison Stories, Video courtesy of All Music Vids 2



Links: Alex MacDougall, More Groove Corporation Stories, Video courtesy of BarberShopPodcast

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Waterstreet Blues Band@Lancaster Smokehouse (February 4, 2012)

This was a fundraiser to help Mo Kauffey and his wife. More from this show

• Douglas Watson Rythm and Blues Revue
• Mo Kauffey w/Douglas Watson R&B Revue

Bonus videos courtesy of NicoleWrites


More Beatles Covers/News Stories



Click for the Waterstreet Blues Band site

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Oakland Soul@Burlington Ribfest (September 5, 2011)

Click here if you can't see the videos.









Click here for the Oakland Soul site.

Bonus videos of singer Mary McKay at the Augusta House courtesy of MarjonMcKay

Performer of the Week: Mike Offord

Mike Offord plays a mean guitar, can beat the drums, and possess an incredible soulful voice. These talents have been used to good effect by bands such as Sapphire City, The Fixtures, Pico Mason, Kid Zydeco, Werx, and The Ruin's.

While he rocked a little harder with Sapphire City, Mike's equally adept at playing New Orleans style blues on his amazing solo efforts. He can even get down and funky when necessary.

You can also join Mike in celebrating the New Year when he performs at the Fat Boy's year end party on December 31, 2009.

Sites: MySpace, YouTube, Sapphire City