Hamilton Blues Lovers

Friday, October 28, 2011

Private Jam (October 22, 2011), Part 2

Private Jam (October 22, 2011), Part 1

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Strongman, Kennedy, Chiarelli and de Keyzer Among 2011 Maple Blues Award Nominess

Congratulations to all of the local talent that was nominated for the Maple Blues Awards. Hamilton Blues legend, Harrison Kennedy and hometown girl, Rita Chiarelli (who won the lifetime achievement trophy last year) received 3 nods each. Also Jack de Keyzer and Steve Strongman are up for best guitarist.

The winners will be announced at a ceremony on January 16, 2012 at Koerner Hall in Toronto.

Good luck!

Below is a list of the nominees:

Entertainer Of The Year

Jim Byrnes
Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne
Matt Andersen
MonkeyJunk
Shakura S'Aida

Electric Act Of The Year

Bill Johnson
David Gogo
Keith Hallett & Garrett Mason
MonkeyJunk
Rita Chiarelli

Acoustic Act Of The Year

Harrison Kennedy
Harry Manx
Matt Andersen
Suzie Vinnick
Tim Williams

Male Vocalist Of The Year

Harrison Kennedy
Jim Byrnes
John Mays (Fathead)
Matt Andersen
Steve Marriner (MonkeyJunk)

Female Vocalist Of The Year

Rita Chiarelli
Robin Bank$
Shakura S'Aida
Suzie Vinnick
Treasa Levasseur

New Artist Or Group Of The Year

The 24th Street Wailers
Douglas Watson R&B Revue
Kat Danser
Sabrina Weeks & Swing Cat Bounce
Tim Vaughn

Recording Of The Year

Suzie Vinnick - Me 'n' Mabel
Rita Chiarelli - Music From The Big House
Bill Johnson - Still Blue
Harry Manx & Kevin Breit - Strictly Whatever
MonkeyJunk - To Behold

Blues With A Feeling Award (Lifetime Achievement)

Alec Fraser
Danny Brooks
Ellen McIlwaine
Joe Murphy
Ken Whiteley
Michael Fonfara
Paul James
Stephen Barry
Tom Lavin

B.B. King International Artist Of The Year

Bettye LaVette
Duke Robillard
Greg Allman
JJ Grey & Mofro
Tedeschi Trucks Band

Guitar Player Of The Year

David Gogo
Garrett Mason
Jack de Keyzer
Kevin Breit
Steve Strongman

Harmonica Player Of The Year

Carlos del Junco
David "Hurricane" Hoerl (The Twisters)
David Rotundo
Roly Platt
Steve Marriner (MonkeyJunk)

Piano/Keyboard Player Of The Year

Curley Bridges
David Vest
John Lee Sanders
Julian Fauth
Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne

Horn Player Of The Year

Al Lerman (Fathead)
Chris Murphy
Chris Whiteley
Pat Carey (Downchild)
Neil Braithwaite (Blackburn)

Drummer Of The Year

Al Cross (Jerome Godboo)
Bucky Berger (Fathead)
Geoff Arsenault (Morgan Davis)
Matt Sobb (MonkeyJunk)
Vince Maccarone (Johnny Max)

Bassist Of The Year

Alan Duffy (Jack de Keyzer)
Alec Fraser (Fraser/Daley)
Gary Kendall (Downchild)
Keith Picot (The Twisters)
Omar Tunnoch (Fathead)

Songwriter Of The Year

Bill Johnson
Diteodoro/Marriner/Sobb (MonkeyJunk)
Harrison Kennedy
Harry Manx
Suzie Vinnick

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Wendell Ferguson@Private Function (October 22, 2011) Part 2

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More from this show:

Wendell Ferguson: Part 1
Jam: Part 1, Part 2, 1 song by Andy Griffiths + CD Review

Links: Wendell Ferguson, More Wendell Ferguson Stories

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Wendell Ferguson@Private Function (October 22, 2011) Part 1

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More from this show:

Wendell Ferguson: Part 2
Jam: Part 1, Part 2, 1 song by Andy Griffiths + CD Review

Links: Wendell Ferguson, More Wendell Ferguson Stories

Monday, October 24, 2011

Doug Feaver@Winking Judge (October 21, 2011)

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More Greatful Dead covers/stories

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Friday, October 21, 2011

James Anthony Band Release Canadian Jam Tracks

James Anthony and his band (Garth Vogan, Dave Russell, Mike Doyle and Ian McCallister) recorded Canadian Jam Tracks, Volume 1.
These backing tracks are a great way for novice and expert musicians to practice their skills on their own. They already have the rhythm, all you have to supply is the leads. Whether you want some boogie, slow blues, soul, funk, country or more - this has what you need!

This collection also doubles as an excellent instrumental album for the non-musician. It will get you moving and shaking.

You can download these great tracks on iTunes.

Check out the song sample below.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Corey Lueck & Smoke Wagon Blues Band YouTube Videos

All videos courtesy of HarpDogLueck's You Tube page

Above two videos with the James Anthony Band

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

New Kirby EP: Into the Dark

Local singer/songwriter Kirby has unleashed a new EP, Into the Dark and it's a great, folk-pop recording with catchy hooks and emotional vocals. On top of that, Kirby's wonderful lyrics are mixed in with a modern, artistic, musical flair.

He's aided by a number of talented musicians such as Mike Scime, Ken Thor Corke, Max Wray, Graham Peaceful and more.

Not only is this an incredible EP but Kirby is also offering it as a free download for the fall of 2011. You better get it before it's too late!

Below are live videos of songs from the EP.

Links: Kirby, More Kirby Stories

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