Showing posts with label Wendell Ferguson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wendell Ferguson. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Happy World Laughter Day! Videos by Rick Taylor, Cadillac Bill, Wendell Ferguson
Links: Rick Taylor, More Rick Taylor Stories, Video above courtesy of Rick Taylor
Links: Cadillac Bill, More Cadillac Bill Stories, Video above courtesy of Cadillac Bill & The Creeping Bent - Topic
Links: Wendell Ferguson, More Wendell Ferguson Stories, Video above courtesy of leighhill
More World Laughter Day Videos
Previous (Jazz Day Videos)
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Happy Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day! (Wendell Ferguson, Johnny Cash, Ray Stevens)
Links: Wendell Ferguson, More Wendell Ferguson Stories, Video above courtesy of SmallWonderMedia
Links: Johnny Cash, More Johnny Cash Stories, Video above courtesy of Johnny Cash
Links: Ray Stevens, Video above courtesy of raystevensmusic
More 'Country Music Song Titles Day' Videos
Previous (News Roundup) - - - Next (Piano Day Videos)
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Happy Chinese New Year (Year of the Pig) Videos by Wendell Ferguson, the Beatles, Stanley Brothers, Miss Piggy + Elton John
Links: Wendell Ferguson, More Wendell Ferguson Stories, Video above courtesy of Frelgon
Links: Beatles, More Beatles Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of The Beatles
Links: The Stanley Brothers, Video above courtesy of Stanley Brothers - Topic
Links: Elton John, More Elton John Stories/Covers, Muppets, More Muppets Stories, Video above courtesy of Z-1's World Of Wonders
More Chinese New Year Videos
Previous (Local Maple Blues Award Winners) - - - Next (News Roundup: Lee Harvey Osmond, Ben Caplan, Cartoons, more)
Friday, November 23, 2018
News Roundup (Don Hayter Passes, Rachel + Timothy Senko, Maggies, Cambridge Times Readers Choice, More)
News
Local
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- Sarah French Awarded 'Keeping the Blues Alive' Award
- Complete video of the Maggie Awards
Links: The Maggies, More Maggies Stories, Video above courtesy of The Maggies
Music-related winners below. Click title for complete list.
- Diamond: Drayton Entertainment
- Platinum: Black Badger
- Gold: Duke & Duchess
- Diamond: Triple Arts Performing & Martial Arts Academy
- Platinum: Billy Joseph
- Gold: Long & McQuade
- Diamond: Millpond Records & Books
- Platinum: The Beat Goes On
- Gold: Forch's Record Store
- JR Diggs Acoustic X-Mas Show
- Shania Twain feature
- Waterdown risks losing Artsfest
- Burlington Sound Of Music gets new director
- Canadian Orpheus Male Choir
- Terra Lightfoot on new tour
- Burlington piano man teaches for Bohemian Rhapsody movie
- Roy Clark passes
- Kacey Musgraves
- Smashing Pumpkins album review
- Former Warped 45s member becomes craftsman
- Once Upon a Mattress review
- Review of 9 to 5 musical
- Toronto's El Mocambo neon palm returning
Passings
Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey
Trebleclef experienced the marvellous Kim Deschamps for the first time when the musician returned to his hometown to play a show at Clifford Brewing in Hamilton. It was a great show!
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Happy World Guitar Day! Mike Branton, Mike Daley, Wendell Ferguson, Gordie Lewis
Links: Mike Branton, More Mike Branton Stories, Video above courtesy of bluesinbronte
Links: Mike Daley, More Mike Daley Stories, Video above courtesy of Mike Daley
Links: Wendell Ferguson, More Wendell Ferguson Stories, Video above courtesy of Webtropolis
Links: Teenage Head, More Teenage Head Stories, Video above courtesy of Urbanheromag
More Guitar Day Videos
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Thursday, December 1, 2016
News Roundup (Folk Sinners, James Anthony w Wendell Ferguson, The Band)
News
Local
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- CHCH Video: Johnny Cash Tribute w Paul Anthony
- Daniel Lanois on Latest Issue of Guitar Player
- HBL Turns 8 Years Old!
- New Abums: Smoke Wagon Blues Band, Famous Framus
World
- Passings: Mentor Williams (Drift Away writer), Joe Esposito (Elvis Aide)
The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey
Trebleclef had a busy Thursday night!
First, he went to see Fraser/Daley rock their weekly request-filled night at the Anchor Bar in Burlington.
Later that night, he went to the Black Swan in Burlington to catch the James Anthony Band jammin' with Wendell Ferguson.
Links: Wendell Ferguson, More Wendell Ferguson Stories, James Anthony, More James Anthony Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous, More Waylon Jennings Covers/Stories
Previous (Videos: Andre Bisson Cover the Beatles) - - - Next (New Dave Pomfret Album)
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
New Album from Ancaster's Caroline Wiles is Awe-Inspiring!
Caroline Wiles' vocals will blow you away as soon as you hear them on her latest album, Lover's Lane. The Ancaster singer/songwriter has a rich, awe-inspiring voice with incredible range.
The lady weaves incredible, sometimes inspirational stories with a pop-folk feel. You'll hear everything from country, folk, pop, rock and more. There's everything from touching ballads to infectious, catchy numbers done with gusto.
There's some phenomenal talent helping her out with this incredible music: Bob Doidge, Mike McCurlie (Banned from Heaven), Danny Lockwood, Vince Rinaldo, Brenda Chisholm, Amy King, Larry Aul and Wendell Ferguson.
If you want a copy of this magnificent album (and why wouldn't you?) it can be picked up at her live shows or purchased through cdbaby or iTunes.
Blast from the Past: Caroline Wiles on Barber Shop Podcast
Links: Caroline Wiles, More Caroline Wiles Stories, Video above courtesy of VcardTV, More Releases
Previous (Spencer MacKenzie Wins Toronto Blues Society Talent Search) - - - Next (Vote for Harrison Kennedy in Downbeat Readers Poll)
Friday, April 1, 2016
TREBLECLEF COMING TO A THEATRE NEAR YOU!
Although they'll always have a passion for music blogging, the Hamilton Blues Lovers have now set their sights on a new challenge: movie production. These ambitious plans include Trebleclef, their beloved monkey mascot.
We caught up with HBL CEO Lou at one of his many mansions, where we asked him about how it all started.
“I was sailing in my yacht, hanging with Steven Spielberg”, he explained humbly. When Lou introduced him to Trebleclef, the famous director was immediately enamored with his acting skills.
"Steven begged him to star in his films," he added, "but being a loyal little monkey, he checked with me first. That's when the idea popped into my head. I decided to use my vast wealth to start my own movie production company with Treble as my main star. His acting range is so incredible that I started the ball rolling on all types of films: sci-fi, action, drama and even romance.”
Lou also decided to use this project as a way to cast people involved in the local music scene in many important parts. Dave Rave, Wendell Ferguson, Donna Panchezak (of Trickbag), Kevin Barber, and Tomi Swick have all signed on.
If anyone else is interested, please contact April Fulcilli, the personnel manager at HBL Movie Productions. They share an office with Luigi’s Sauerkraut Warehouse on Main Street East.
In an exclusive scoop, we have the movie posters for the soon-to-be-Oscar-winning movie masterpieces.
Blast from the Past: HBL Starts Music Label
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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
Previous (Tony Rush Passes) - - - Next (New Complete Shakers 2 CD Collection)
Monday, June 8, 2015
2 More Episodes of Ensemble! Online
The third season of Ensemble! continues at Cable 14 Hamilton as two more episodes have been added.
The links are no longer working, we're trying to see if it can be fixed.
Show 5: James Anthony, Wendell Ferguson
Show 6: Brennagh Burns, Robin Benedict
Links: Ensemble!, More Ensemble! Stories
Previous (Munroe Debut EP) - - - Next (JoJo Worthington Wins 1st Hall of fame Songwriting Competition)
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
3 More Episodes of Ensemble! Online
The new season of the Hamilton Cable 14 Music TV program Ensemble! should be starting soon.
Three episodes from Season 2 of the wonderful show were recently put online.
The links are no longer working, we're trying to see if it can be fixed.
Show 13: Wendell Ferguson, Tim Watson, Suzie Vinnick, Shawn Trotter
Show 14: Mo Kauffey, Tom Finochio, George CW Douglas, Garry Atkinson
If you are a Cogeco, Source, or Rogers customer, you should be able to see it by clicking here
Show 15: Azalea, Robin Lajoie, Dan Medakovic
If you are a Cogeco, Source, or Rogers customer, you should be able to see it by clicking here
Links: Ensemble!, More Ensemble! Stories
Previous (New Mimi Shaw EP) - - - Next (Hamilton Music Award Nominations)
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Susan Wylde's Simply Complex an Epic Collection of Many Styles
Local singer/songwriter Susan Wylde never gets complacent on her latest disc, Simply Complex. Each song has its own unique personality and she adds extraordinary spirit to every single one.
This is truly a roots (with emphasis on the plural) album as Susan explores every vein: Blues, Jazz, Country and so forth. The intermingling of styles makes this an epic collection of hard stompin' tunes and tender, soulful melodies.
Simply Complex also features some incredible guitar work from the late, great, Brian Griffith. His masterful playing adds some extra beauty to a project that already boasts a ton of it.
This album is packed with other incredible guests such as Wendell Ferguson, Jack deKeyzer, Pete Schmidt, Carrie Ashworth, Mark Cashion, Alec Fraser, John Dustin, Dave McMorrow, Rick Donaldson, Bob Siboney, Colleen Allen, Turner King, Dave Dunlop, Jerome Godboo, Paul Reddick, and Shelley Hines.
You can download this must-have collection through cdbaby or iTunes.
Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
Blast from the Past: Susan Wyle CD - Into the Light
Links: Susan Wylde, More Susan Wylde Stories, More Releases
Previous (News Roundup w Duane Rutter, Bob Bryden, Joe Cocker, Bear Band, Tom Wilson, more) - - - Next (New Steve Denommee Album)
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Congrats! Area Stars Win Canadian Country Music Awards
A few Canadian Country Music Awards will be headed our way thanks to our talented local musicians. The winners were announced on September 6, 2014 during an amazing televised ceremony in Alberta.
St. Catharines' own Tim Hicks added more to his award shelf by winning for Best Rising Star.
Links: Tim Hicks, More Tim Hicks Stories, Video above courtesy of Tim Hicks
Two members of Waterloo's Western Swing Authority also took home some hardware. Shane Guse won for Best Fiddle and Ed (Peewee Charles) Ringwald won Best Steel Guitar.
Links: Western Swing Authority , More WSA Stories, Video above courtesy of the Western Swing Authority
Toff and Melissa from Hamilton radio station KX 94.7 FM were awarded Best On-Air Personalities of the Year (Major Market).
Congratulations to everyone!
Here are some highlights:
Rising Star: Tim Hicks
Steel Guitar: Ed (Peewee Charles) Ringwald
On-Air Personalities of the Year – Major Market: Toff and Melissa – KX 94.7 FM (Hamilton)
Video: Brett Kissel: 3-2-1
Album: Dean Brody: Crop Circles
Songwriter(s): Blake Shelton: Mine Would Be You (Written by Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington, Deric Ruttan)
Fans’ Choice Award: Johnny Reid
Single: Gord Bamford: When Your Lips Are So Close
Male Artist: Gord Bamford
Interactive Artist: Brett Kissel
Bass: Travis Switzer
Guitar: Darren Savard
Keyboards: Bart McKay
Hall of Fame Artist Inductee: Wendell Ferguson
Hall of Fame Stan Klees Builder Award – Builder Inductee: Ron Sakamoto
Top Selling Album: Here’s to the Good Times by Florida Georgia Line
Top Selling Canadian Album: A Christmas Gift to You by Johnny Reid
Links: Canadian Country Music Association, Full Winner List, More CCMA Stories,
Blast from the Past: The 2013 CCMA Winners
Previous (New Evan Champagne EP) - - - Next (News Roundup w Tim Gibbons, Raphael Smith Keelan, Martin Verall and More)
Thursday, September 4, 2014
News Roundup (Vaudevillian, Mark Vanderheyden, Angela Siracusa)
Local
- Barbershop Podcast w the Vaudevillian
Links: The Vaudevillian, More Vaudevillian Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
Blasts From the Past
- 2009: Performer of the Week - Kyle Pacey
- 2010: Videos of Tribute to Michael O'Brien w Jesse O'Brien, Harrison Kennedy, Steve Strongman and More
- 2011: Videos of David Cavan Fraser@David's
- 2012: News Roundup w Whitehorse, Lloyd Andrews, Kim Koren
- 2013: Videos of Dave Rave With Freedom Train@Waterdown Ribfest
Upcoming Birthdays
Thursday September 4
Friday, September 5
Saturday, September 6
Wednesday, September 10
- Angela Siracusa
Links: More Angela Siracusa Stories, Video above courtesy of Studio Blue Production
Thursday, June 26, 2014
News Roundup (Troy Harmer, Blues Blast Awards, Justin Sawicki)
Local
- Barber Shop Podcast w Troy Harmer and the Persuaders
Links: Troy Harmer, More Troy Harmer Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast - Cashbox Canada story on the Bop Cats (Jack de Keyzer's old rockabilly band)
Blues Blast Award Nominees
Contemporary Blues Album
- Buddy Guy: Rhythm and Blues
- Cyril Neville: Magic Honey
- Joe Louis Walker: Hornet’s Nest
- Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown: Goin’ To The Delta
- Mike Zito and The Wheel: Gone To Texas
- The Nick Moss Band: Time Ain’t Free
- Toronzo Cannon: John The Conquer Root
- Barrelhouse Chuck and Kim Wilson’s Blues All-Stars: Driftin’ From Town To Town
- Charlie Musselwhite: Juke Joint Chapel
- James Cotton: Cotton Mouth Man
- John Primer and Bob Corritore: Knockin’ Around These Blues
- Lurrie Bell: Blues In My Soul
- Various Artists: Remembering Little Walter
- Bobby Rush with Blind Dog Smokin’: Decisions
- Eddie Cotton: Here I Come
- Frank Bey and Anthony Paule Band: Soul For Your Blues
- John Németh: Memphis Grease
- JJ Thames: Tell You What I Know
- The Terry Hanck Band: Bring It On Home To You
- Tweed Funk: First Name Lucky
- Albert Castiglia: Solid Ground
- Jim Suhler: Panther Burn
- RB Stone: Loosen Up!
- Sean Chambers: Rock House Sessions
- Tommy Castro And The Painkillers: The Devil You Know
- Too Slim And The Taildraggers: Blue Heart
- Bernie Pearl: Take Your Time
- Dave Riley And Bob Corritore: Hush Your Fuss!
- Lisa Biales: Belle of the Blues
- Little G Weevil: Moving
- Mark T Small: Smokin’ Blues
- Norman Taylor: Blue Soul
- Steve Dawson: Rattlesnake Cage
- Adrianna Marie and Her Groovecutters: Double Crossing Blues
- Annie Mack: Baptized in the Blues
- Back Pack Jones: Betsy’s Kitchen
- Brent Johnson: Set the World on Fire
- Josh Hoyer And The Shadowboxers: Self Titled
- Shawn Holt And The Teardrops: Daddy Told Me
- Rachelle Coba: Mother Blues
- Americana Women: Roots Musicians
- Magic Slim: Just Magic
- The Healers: Live at Knuckleheads
- Royal Southern Brotherhood: Songs From the Road
- Bobby Rush with Blind Dog Smokin’: Another Murder in New Orleans
- Lurrie Bell: Blues In My Soul
- The Nick Moss Band: Fare Thee Well
- Billy Branch: Going to See Miss Gerri One More Time
Video above courtesy of Utubernow1
- James Cotton: He Was There
- Buddy Guy: Meet Me In Chicago
- Damon Fowler: Old Fools and Barstools, And Me
- Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials
- Roomful Of Blues
- The Tedeschi Trucks Band
- The Mannish Boys
- The Nick Moss Band
- Tommy Castro And The Painkillers
Female Blues Artist
Rising Star Award
- Brandon Santini
- Brent Johnson
- Damon Fowler
- Jeff Jensen
- Lisa Mann
- Shawn Holt
World
Our Performer List
- The Easy Pour (Cayuga)
- Fort Erie Racetrack
- Sessions on the River (Fort Erie)
- Trailside (Ridgeway)
Blasts From the Past
- 2009: Performer of the Week: Bob Bryden
- 2010: Videos-Bobby Hebert Experience@Gladstone
- 2011: Blues River Man Videos
- 2012: Martha's Trouble Children's CD
- 2013: News Roundup w Steve Foster, Pretty Archie, Kimberly Wetmore, Douglas Watson)
Upcoming Birthdays
Saturday, June 28
Sunday, June 29
Monday, June 30
Wednesday, July 2
Thursday, July 3
Sunday, June 29
Monday, June 30
- Dave Pomfret (Fry Truck, solo)
- Justin Sawicki
Links: Justin Sawicki, More Justin Sawicki Stories, Video above courtesy of HeartStringsTV
- Tiny Bill Cody
Tuesday, July 1
- Linda Lannigan (Fix Our World)
- Irene Torres (Sugar Devils)
Thursday, July 3
- John Cotton (Bluesers)
- Jerome Godboo
Previous (Gathering Sparks Debut EP) - - - Next (Joel Johnson and Ghost Town Orchestra Up for Aboriginal Music Awards)
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Videos from a Private Show, Part 3 (Paul Langille, Wendell Ferguson, Katherine Wheatley)
Links: Paul Langille - More Paul Langille Stories
Links: Katherine Wheatley, More Katherine Wheatley Stories
Links: Jeremiah Budnark (bass)
More Johnny Cash Covers/Stories
More from this show
- Part 1 (Crucial Groove, Michael Maguire, Donna Creighton, Don McGeoch)
- Part 2 (Crucial Groove, John Prince, Don McGeoch, Steve Shelton)
As a thank you to the provider of this show, please make a donation to the Oakville Humane Society. Thank you!
Previous (New Tia McGraff CD) - - - Next (News Roundup w Trevor Howard, Tyler Wilson, Danny Lockwood, Zeppelin)
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
2 More Episodes of Ensemble on YouTube
All videos courtesy of Cable 14
Links: Wendell Ferguson, Jon Brooks, Judy Rideout, Shawn Brush
Links: Astrid Young, Dave Rave, Bill Culp, David Lum
Click here for more episodes
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Links: Wendell Ferguson, Jon Brooks, Judy Rideout, Shawn Brush
Links: Astrid Young, Dave Rave, Bill Culp, David Lum
Click here for more episodes
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
12 Videos of Christmas 2012: 9-12
Links: Louis Armstrong, More Louis Armstrong covers/stories, Video above courtesy of Sophya Again
Links: James Anthony, James Anthony, More James Anthony Stories
Links: Rocket Revue (Brent's Band), Wendell Ferguson, More from this show
Links: James DesRoches, Video courtesy of The Practical Stylist
12 Videos of Christmas: 5-8
12 Videos of Christmas: 1-4
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Wendell Ferguson and the James Anthony Band
James Anthony (guitar, left), Gary Taylor (drums), Wendell Ferguson (vocals, guitar), Bill Speers (keys)
More Waylon Jennings Covers/Stories
Click here for the James Anthony Band's portion of the show
Blast from the Past: Wendell Ferguson@Private Function
Links: Wendell Ferguson, More Wendell Ferguson Stories
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More Waylon Jennings Covers/Stories
Click here for the James Anthony Band's portion of the show
Blast from the Past: Wendell Ferguson@Private Function
Links: Wendell Ferguson, More Wendell Ferguson Stories
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