Cool YouTube Videos (Mike Almas, Blues River Man, Sheesham and Lotus))

Above video courtesy of 1swtgl.





Above two videos courtesy of Blues River Man.





Above two videos courtesy of WoodyPoint69

Links: Mike Almas, Blues River Man, Sheesham and Lotus

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New Melissa Bel EP: Distance

Local singer/songwriter Melissa Bel recently launched her latest EP, Distance. This astounding collection includes a remixed version of the title track (the original is from her last album, Brave) and five unreleased songs.

Melissa shows all sides of herself in this EP. She goes from blues rocker to smooth soul singer with ease. Throughout the trip, there's pop, jazz, funk and much more. You can also check out her sweet rendition of the classic Ain't No Sunshine.

The EP is available at her live shows and also as a download on iTunes and eMusic.

Below are a few live versions of songs from the EP.







All videos courtesy of Melissa Bel

Links: Melissa Bel More Melissa Bel Stories

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Banned From Heaven@Coach and Lantern (November 26, 2011)

Carol Greene guest vocals on Son of a Preacher Man



More Dusty Springfield covers/stories



More David Wilcox Covers/Stories









More Elvis Covers/Stories

Links: Banned From Heaven - More Banned From Heaven Stories

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Ian Thomas YouTube Videos

Above two videos courtesy of Quadrillium



Video courtesy of Mr. Murray Pound







Above three videos courtesy of Mojo Filter 02

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Sonny Del Rio, Kelly Jay and Trickbag@Buddy's Roadhouse (November 19, 2011)

More from this show:

• Part 1: Trickbag
• Part 2: Kelly Jay with Trickbag
• Photos

Links: Kelly Jay, More Crowbar Stories, Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, Sonny Del Rio, More Sonny Del Rio Stories, More King Biscuit Boy Covers/Stories

Kelly Jay and Trickbag@Buddy's Roadhouse (November 19, 2011)

More from this show:

• Part 1: Trickbag
• Part 3: Sonny Del-Rio, Kelly Jay and Trickbag
• Photos

Links: Kelly Jay, More Crowbar Stories, Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, More King Biscuit Boy Covers/Stories

Phil Kott (Powerhouse) Passes

It is with sadness that we inform you that Powerhouse guitarist Phil Kott (second from left in picture) passed away on Monday, November 21, 2011. He will be missed.

From the Powerhouse web site.

"It is with our deepest regret that the Powerhouse band would like to confirm the passing of our friend, our brother, our guitarist, Phil Kott. One of the founding members of the band, he has been battling advanced lung cancer since early spring, and surrounded by family and friends, Phil passed away peacefully on the evening of November 21, 2011."

Our condolences to his friends and family.

Links: Powerhouse, More Powerhouse Stories

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Trickbag@Buddy's Roadhouse (November 19, 2011)

More Sonny Boy Williamson II Covers/Stories







More from this show:

• Part 2: Kelly Jay with Trickbag
• Part 3: Sonny Del-Rio, Kelly Jay and Trickbag
• Photos

Links: Trickbag - More Trickbag Stories

Hamilton Music Award Winners

The Hamilton Music Awards were handed out on Sunday, November 20, 2011. Big winners included the Dinner Belles (New Artist, Alt-Country, Piano - Greg Brisco), Rita Chiarelli (Female Artist, Blues), and Jeremy Fisher (Male Artist, Songwriter) Congratulations to everyone.

Female Artist of the Year: Rita Chiarelli

Male Artist of the Year: Jeremy Fisher

Local Group of the Year (People’s Choice): Live How You Live

New Artist of the Year: Dinner Belles

Roots Recording: Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Kings & Queens

Alternative Country Recording: Dinner Belles, West Simcoe County

Folk Recording: Scott Orr, Where I Live And What I Lived For

Blues: Rita Chiarelli, Music From The Big House

R&B/Soul: Chris Jackson, Action

Religious: Jamie Barnes, Wilderness

Songwriter: Jeremy Fisher, Flood

Female Vocalist: Rosanna Riverso

Male Vocalist: Jon Harvey, Monster Truck

Piano/Keyboard: Greg Brisco, Dinner Belles

Special Instrumentalist: Yiannis Kapoulas

Guitarist: Luke Doucet, Whitehorse

Drummer: Chris Sindrey, Aerith

Bassist: Sean McNab, Creepshow

Canadian Recording of the Year (People’s Choice): Finger Eleven, Life Turns Electric

Record of the Year: Jeremy Fisher, Flood

Lifetime Achievement: Ian Thomas

Lifetime Achievement (Industry): Kim Cooke

Alternative Indie Rock: Dark Mean, Dark Mean

Rock Recording: Monster Truck, The Brown EP

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Chris Cracknell, Steve Didemus and Dave Gould@Winking Judge (November 17, 2011)

This was part of the Steve Didemus Fundraiser.

Monica Knott on backing vocals on first two videos.









Below are two performances from Dave's solo set

More footage from this Fundraiser

• Pip
• Tiny Bill Cody
• Photos

Links: Chris Cracknell, Dave Gould, Steve Didemus, More Chris Cracknell Stories, More Steve Didemus Stories, More Dave Gould Stories

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