Hamilton Blues Lovers: Tewlips

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Throwback Thursday: Tewlips Debut CD an Incredible Ecclectic Mix

Original post: March 8, 2009

Updated post: April 17, 2025

Update: This band is no longer around so it may be hard to find CD copies of the album.

Hamilton band, The Tewlips, have released their self-tiled, debut CD. The collection has a great mix of rock, folk, singer/songwriter and some pop sensibilities.

The disc was unleashed to the world at a party at the Hamilton Place Studio Theatre on Sat, March 7, 2009. Lucky attendees were offered a free beginner music lesson with every ticket.

This unique band's members range in age from 16 to 31. Singer/guitarist, Alex Kadet told View Magazine that "We find that age is irrelevant in music".

You can stream the whole album below.

Links: Tewlips, More Tewlips Stories, Album above courtesy of The Tewips - Topic, More CD Releases

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Happy Valentine's Day! Videos by John Ellison, Tewlips, Trickbag

Update of 2010 Post

Links: John Ellison, More John Ellison Stories, Video above courtesy of Forevermore Music, Inc.

Links: Tewlips, More Tewlips Stories, Video above courtesy of The Tewlips - Topic

Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, Video above courtesy of Mark Benvemete

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Burlington Singer/Songwriter Jordan Haller Crafts a Soulful, Poppy EP with Substance

If you love, soulful, poppy music with substance, you should check out Drifting, the newest EP from Burlington singer/songwriter Jordan Haller. Catchy, infectious music isn't usually crafted this well but the recording's indie folk roots and the superb lyricism create an amazing sound.

Jordan's vivid voice is the main selling point. He fills these songs with real emotion and character. The instrumentation does a wonderful job of accentuating his impressive vocal performances.

Joining Jordan are Nicholas Valerio (drums) and Andrew Marshall (bass). Other guests include Samantha Kadet and Kate Leanne Fullerton (background vocals), Mikey Molnar of Quails in the Nest (trumpet), and Kaitlyn Raitz (Cello)

CD's are available exclusively at Dr. Disc. You can also download this EP at his Bandcamp page or purchase it through iTunes.

Links: Jordan Haller, More Releases, Video above courtesy of Jordan Haller

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

News Roundup (Living Blues Awards, Smoke Wagon, Quails in the Nest)

Free Range by Bill Whitehead

Local

Barbershop Podcast w/ Smoke Wagon Blues Band

Links: Smoke Wagon Blues Band, More Smoke Wagon Blues Band Stories, Video above courtesy of Barbershop Podcast

Canada

Living Blues Magazine Award Winners (Critics)

Blues Artist (Male): James Cotton
Blues Artist (Female): Irma Thomas
Best Live Performer: Bobby Rush
Artist Deserving More Attention: Birdlegg

Video above courtesy of Blues is Feeling
Most Outstanding Blues Singer: Johnny Rawls
Comeback Artist(s): Swamp Dogg
Most Outstanding Musician (Guitar): Lurrie Bell
Most Outstanding Musician (Keyboard): Barrelhouse Chuck
Most Outstanding Musician (Harmonica): James Cotton
Most Outstanding Musician (Bass): Bob Stroger
Most Outstanding Musician (Drums): Kenny Smith
Most Outstanding Musician (Horns): Eddie Shaw
Most Outstanding Musician (Other): Chuck Campbell (pedal steel)
Album: James Cotton – Cotton Mouth Man
Best New Recordings - Southern Soul: Johnny Rawls – Remembering O.V.
New Recordings - Best Debut: Leo “Bud” Welch – Sabougla Voices
Best New Recording - Traditional & Acoustic Blues: Various Artists – The Walter Davis Project
Best New Recording - Contemporary Blues: Lurrie Bell – Blues In My Soul
Best Historical Reissue (Pre-War): Sid Hemphill – The Devil’s Dream: Alan Lomax 1942 Library of Congress Recordings
Best Historical Reissue (Post-War): Various Artists – The Sun Blues Box
Producer – New Recording: Bruce Watson – Leo “Bud” Welch’s Sabougla Voices
Producer – Historical Recording: David Evans & Steven Lance Ledbetter – Sorrow Come Pass Me Around: A Survey of Rural Black Religious Music
Best Blues Book of 2013: David Whiteis – Southern Soul Blues
Best Blues DVD of 2013: Various Artists – Time Brings About a Change…A Floyd Dixon Celebration

The Living Blues Awards Readers' Poll

Blues Artist of the Year (Male): Buddy Guy
Blues Artist of the Year (Female): Ruthie Foster
Best Live Performer: Tab Benoit
Most Outstanding Blues Singer: Buddy Guy
Most Outstanding Musician (Guitar): Buddy Guy
Most Outstanding Musician (Keyboard): Marcia Ball
Most Outstanding Musician (Harmonica): Charlie Musselwhite
Best Blues Album of 2013: Buddy Guy – Rhythm & Blues
Best Blues Album of 2013 (Historical Recording): Mike Bloomfield – From His Head To His Heart To His Hands
Best Blues Book of 2013: Timothy O’Brien & David Ensminger – Mojo Hand: The Life and Music of Lightnin’ Hopkins
Best Blues DVD of 2013: Ike & Tina Turner – On The Road 1971-72