2014 View Magazine Readers' Choice Winners

The readers of View, Hamilton's favourite independent weekly magazine have spoken!  They recently voted on the best that Steeltown has to offer.  Below are the music-related results. CONGRATULATIONS to everyone.

Top is Gold and bottom is Silver.

Local Band

• Arkells
• Monster Truck

Local Female Artist

• Ginger St. James
  
  
  
  Links: Ginger St. James, More Ginger St. James Stories, Video above courtesy of Shotgun Jilly
  
  
• Robin Benedict

Local Male Artist

• Tom Wilson
  
  
  
  Links: Tom Wilson, More Tom Wilson Stories, Video above courtesy of Tom Wilson
  
  
• Steve Strongman

Local Cover Band

• Freedom Train
• The Undercovers/The Crimps

Local Band Most Likely to Make it Big

• Cadillac Bill And The Creeping Bent

Local Band Name

• Tongue Fu
• Uncorked

Local Festival

• Greenbelt Harvest Picnic
• It’s Your Festival/Midsummer’s Dream

Free Event

• Supercrawl
• Dusk Dances

Local TV Personality

• Matt Hayes
• Cadillac Bill

Local Radio Station

• CFMU
• Funny 820/Y108 Rocks

Local Radio Personality

• Mike Alfano@95.3
• Mike Nabuurs@Funny 820

Local Show Promoter

• John Balogh
• Patrick Coppolino/Tava Lesku

Local Independent Record Label

• Sonic Unyon
• Hidden Pony Records

Coolest Instrument to Play

• Drums
• Harmonica

Local Recording Studio

• Grant Avenue Studio
• Catherine North Studios/B-Town Sound

Local Recording Producer

• Bob Doidge@Grant Avenue Studio
• Nick Blagona/Justin Koop@B-Town Sound

Local Rehearsal Space

• Rock Haven
• The Jam Zone/SoundCheck

Live Venue

• Stonewalls
• This Ain’t Hollywood/Absinthe

Country Bar

• Dirty Dog Saloon
• Galley Pump

Jazz and Blues Venue

• Bay City Music Hall
• Cat ‘N’ Fiddle/The Masque

Open Stage

• Lazy Flamingo
• Carrigan Arms/Rebel’s Rock

Musical Instrument Store

• Long and McQuade (Burlington)
• Mountain Music

Store to Buy New Music

• HMV
• Cheapies/Dr. Disc

Store to Buy Old Music

• Dr. Disc
• Where Heads Meet/Cheapies

Click here for the Complete List

Links: View, More from the View's Readers' Poll

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News Roundup (Phil Everly Passes, Bootleggers, More)

Local

• Barbershop NYE Clip Show
  Video above courtesy of Barbershop Podcast
• Thomas Ing Hoan, man who ran the Grange passes

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World

• 25 artists who surprisinly, haven't won a Grammy
• Passings: Jay Traynor (Jay and the Americans), Phil Everly (Everly Brothers)
  
  Links: Jay and the Americans, Video above courtesy of John1948SlxC

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Blasts From the Past

• 2009: Local Bands on Blind Lemon's Top 20 Blues List
• 2010: Blues News Bites (Smoke Wagon, Podcasts, Awards)
• 2011: Videos of Alfie Smith, Chuck Jackson, Chris Cadell and Robin Benedict
• 2012: Videos: Drew Smith@Casbah
• 2013: Jack de Keyzer CD - Electric Love

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Featured Video

Links: More Bootleggers Videos, Video above courtesy of Rockin' Ramzi's, More Johnny Cash stories/covers 

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News Roundup (Burnin' Ethyl, Jude Johnson, Frankie & Jimmy)

World

• Podcasts: SA Blues 176

Funny and Weird

• Cartoon: What super-heroes are listening to
• Picture: Interesting use for an old piano

Blasts From the Past

• 2009: Matt Paxton CD: Back Home in the Village 
• 2010: James Anthony, Les Smith, Larry Feudo@Buddy's
• 2011: Eggmen@This Ain't Hollywood
• 2012: Kirby@Casbah

Featured Videos 



Links: Burnin' Ethyl, More Burnin' Ethyl Stories, Video courtesy of April Severin



Links: Jude Johnson, More Jude Johnson Stories, Video courtesy of Jude Johnson



Links: Frankie and Jimmy, More Frankie and Jimmy Stories, Video courtesy of Steinberg321

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News Roundup (Davy Jones Passes, Psychedellicatessin, Joplin Reissues)

World

• Davy Jones of the Monkees passes
• Fiddler Joe Thompson passes
• Louisiana Red Passes
• Janis Joplin reissues
• Podcasts: Nothing But the Blues #180
• Aerosmith's Joe Perry working on bio
• Cream's Jack Bruce to start supergroup
• Robert Johnson may have highway named after him

Funny/Weird Stuff

• For Better or For Worse musician comic strip
• Top 10 Rock Star cameos in the Simpsons

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Rick and the Krickets CD
• 2011: Max Wray Live EP

Featured Video courtesy of GagReflex13

Groove Corporation@Stonewalls (August 6, 2011)

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Bonus videos below courtesy of Lily Sazz




Links: Groove Corporation, More Groove Corporation Stories

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Shari Dunn and Jonny Kerr @ Stonewalls (St. Patrick's Day 2011)

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More Bill Withers Covers/Stories

Links: Shari and Jonny Site - More Jonny Kerr Stories

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Cool You Tube Videos (The Heartbroken, Fry Truck, Burnin' Ethyl)

Videos courtesy of meejoebee

Links: The Heartbroken - More video from this performance





Videos courtesy of meejoebee

Links: Fry Truck





Videos courtesy of Mama Loves Music

Links: Burnin' Ethyl - More Burnin' Ethyl Stories

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Jack De Keyzer, Jerome Godboo and Friends@Stonewalls (December 19, 2010)

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Jack De Keyzer (guitar), Al Webster (drums), Jerome Godboo (harmonica), Steve Pelletier (bass)









Links: Jerome Godboo - Jack De Keyzer - More Jack De Keyzer Stories

Jack De Keyzer, Jerome Godboo and Friends@Stonewalls (November 21, 2010)

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Jack De Keyzer (guitar), Rick Donaldson (drums), Jerome Godboo (harmonica), Alec Fraser (bass)











Links: Jerome Godboo - Jack De Keyzer - More Jack De Keyzer Stories

Mike Almas Band @ Stonewalls (July 10, 2010)

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Mike Almas (left) is joined by 905 Band members Sonnie Bernardi (drums/vocals on Flip, Flop, Fly) and Dave Johns (bass)











Links: More Mike Almas stories - CD Review and two more videos from this show

New Mike Almas CD: I Can't Stop

Local Bluesman Mike Almas' latest CD, I Can't Stop is now available for fans of quality no-frills blues rock.

This disc will have you swingin', dancin', and boogyin' like there's no tomorrow. There's a definite good time vibe here on tunes like Blue to the Bone, Lookin 4 Love, Devil's Gate and the instrumental Swamp Stomp. A few quieter soulful moments are also on tap (Why, My Father's Horn)

Mike's skillful guitar playing is showcased throughout the recording as is the incredible work of legendary drummer Jack Pedler (Teenage Head) and talented basist Neil Nickafor.

CDs can be purchased at Mike's shows and at Picks and Sticks on Locke.

Below are two recent live performances of songs from the CD featuring 905 Band members Sonnie Bernardi (drums) and Dave Johns (bass) at Stonewalls on July 10, 2010. Click here for more videos from this show. Click here if you can't see the videos.





Click here for more Mike Almas stories