Christopher Clause and Friends - Westside Theatre (September 24, 2010)

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He is joined by Mark McIntyre (bass) and Michael Scott (drums)



The band is joined by Amy King (keys, vocals), Lisa Winn (vocals), Andrew Aldridge (guitar), Chris' wife Rose-Fraces on tambourine and their children Emma & Riley on Ukulele



Links: Christopher Clause - More Christopher Clause Stories

More of Christopher's Round CD Release Party

• Chris and Christa
• Bob Bryden
• Review + video footage
• Pictures of the show

New Christopher Clause CD: Round

Round, the latest CD from Hamilton musician Christopher Clause, received quite a bit of fanfare at its release party on September 24, 2010 at the Westside Theatre.

The attention was definitely warranted. Most of the songs on the disc are catchy, high-energy pop rock (Surreal But Beautiful, Friday Smile, Under the Weather, more). They're in the cool spirit of the 60s without being derivative. Throughout the album, the sounds are peppered with fuzz, wailing guitars and other neat features. You can even hear some touches of classical, bluegrass and more.

To end off the collection, Christopher brings us a few wonderful slow songs: Brilliant Treble, Beautiful Mile (dedicated to his late sister), and Love Can Change the World (featuring a choir full of talented local singers such as Chris and Christa, Lianne Cranfield, Kim Koren, Karen Johnson, Fred Magie, Fred D Smith, Kori Pop, and more).

Other great local musicians on the album include Bob Bryden (harmony/backing vocals), Michael Scott (drums), Spider Costello (drums, backing vocals), Lisa Winn (backing vocals) Amy King (backing vocals, engineering) and Bob Doidge on multiple instruments. On Tambourine Bruise Christopher's even joined by his two children Emma and Riley.

To top things off this recording is even available on vinyl! The record, CD or digital download can can be purchased at the Foot Records web site.

The singer/guitarist managed to recreate many of the powerful songs from the disc live at the Cd release party. Below are a few performances featuring songs from the new CD. Click here if you can't see them.

Personnel: Amy King (keys, vocals), Mark McIntyre (bass), (Lisa Winn (vocals), Christopher Clause (guitar, vocals, keys on Beautiful Mile), Michael Scott (drums), Andrew Aldridge (guitar), Bob Bryden (vocals on Surreal But Beautiful & Love Can Change the World)











Additional musicians for Love Can Change the World:Fred Magie, Fred D Smith, Lena Montecalvo, Chris and Christa, Lianne Cranfield, Karen Corinth, Frank Koren (guitar, right)

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Links: Christopher Clause - More Christopher Clause Stories

Bob Bryden and Friends @ Westside Theatre (September 24, 2010)

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Left to right: Calvin Roy (bass), Bob Bryden (vocals, acoustic guitar) Michael Allen Guild (drums), Dan Cummings (electric guitar), Chris and Christa (on Leopard Skin Cadillac)









This was the Christopher Clause CD Release Party. We'll be posting more footage from this show soon. Click here for Chris and Christa's opening performance.

Links: Bob Bryden, More Bob Bryden Stories

Chris, Christa and Friends @ Westside Theatre (September 24, 2010)

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Left to right: Steve Kennedy (bass), Michael Scott (drums), Christa (vocals), Chris (acoustic guitar), Frank Koren (electric guitar)







Bob Bryden joined them on guitar for a song.



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This was the Christopher Clause CD Release Party. We'll be posting more footage from this show soon.

Music Showcase@Ancaster Fair (September 23, 2010)

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Links: Shawn Trotter - More Shawn Trotter Stories

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The Overplayers@Slainte (September 17, 2010)

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Bonus videos from their June 24th performance at Slainte.





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Links: The Overplayers Site - More Overplayers Stories

Dawn Larsh and Marrakech Koren @ Studio at Hamilton Place

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The duo opened up for Kim Koren's CD Release Party. Click here for footage from that show (they also sang backup)

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Links: Dawn Larsh - More Dawn Larsh Stories - Marrakech Koren - More Marrakech Koren Stories

New Kim Koren CD + Release Party

Dundas singer/songwriter Kim Koren's new album, Raven Heart, is an amazing evolution of her previous work.

As always, the melodies are superb plus her voice is powerful and warm. In this collection though, she has increased the musical energy.

Not only can Kim really rock out (If There's a Way, She's Got) but she can also be wonderfully delicate (Where Are You Living Now and the lovely lullabye, Spiders and Snails). There is even a bit from a tape recording of herself at 5 years old singing Let There Be Peace on Earth.

Joining this talented musician are her husband Frank Koren (guitar), Mark McIntyre (bass), Danny Lockwood (drums), and Colin Lapsley (Wurlitzer). As well, the CD has appearances from Lisa Winn, Steve Strongman, and Amy King. Local rock legend Tom Wilson also lends a hand by co-writing the great title track.

The CD is available at her shows and through iTunes.

Links: Kim Koren Site - Frank Koren Site - More Kim Koren Stories - More Frank Koren Stories

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Paul Langille @ Brantford Station House (September 12, 2010) Part 2

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Paul Langille @ Brantford Station House (September 12, 2010) Part 1

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