Videos: Diamond Drapes@Jordan House (March 30, 2013)

More Roy Orbison covers/stories




More Eddie Cochran covers/stories




More Elvis Presley covers/stories



Link: Diamond Drapes YouTube Page

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Ghosts of Memphis Debut CD: The Devil and the Details

Local veteran musicians Trevor Howard and guitarist Gerry Finn (Helix, Killer Dwarves) have teamed up to form Ghosts of Memphis.  With this cool name, comes a really cool debut album, The Devil and the Details.

The group has created a great singer/songwriter sound with an alt-country attitude.  There's also a lot of roots rock blended in for good measure.

Every song is a lyrical story sung with Trevor's passionate voice and backed up by Gerry's stunning guitar work.  You can also hear banjos, slide guitar, piano, and much more.

The album is available as a download on iTunes and eMusic.



Above video courtesy of MissIstra



Above video courtesy of Ken Corke

Links: Ghosts of Memphis, More Ghosts of Memphis Stories, More CD Releases

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News Roundup (Richie Havens, Dan Scruton, Buddy Love)

Local

• New Mike Woods site
• Blues & Roots Fest set for Westdale

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World

• Brian Wilson to publish auto-biography
• Podcasts: Nothing But the Blues 240, BluesNdaBlood 164, Roadhouse 425
• Passings: Richie Havens

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Funny/Weird Stuff

• Legends Revealed: What Dramatic Method Did Kris Kristofferson Use to Get Johnny Cash to Pay Attention to His Demo Tapes?

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Blasts from the Past 

• 2009: Andre Bisson CD: Rhythm and Blues Experience
• 2010: Pete Sisk@Artword Artbar
• 2011: Shrimp Daddy/Wild T@Pour House
• 2012: Dick Clark Passes and Other News

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Featured Videos



Link: Dan Scruton, More Dan Scruton Stories



Links: Buddy Love, Video courtesy of Buddy Love

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Fred Eaglesmith and Friends@Brantford Gunners Club (March 29, 2013)

Left to right: Matt Simpson, Kori Heppner (drums), Tif Ginn, Fred Eaglesmith, Justine Fischer, Mike Zinger
 





Blast From the Past: Fred Eaglesmith@Gunners Club (2011)

Links: Fred Eaglesmith, More Fred Eaglesmith Stories

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New Dave Rave and Mark Mark McCarron CD: Memphis Midnight

Hamilton rocker Dave Rave has once again united with Canadian/NYC guitarist Mark McCarron for another great, smooth and soulful album. Memphis Midnight, like its predecessor In the Blue of my Dreams, is filled with stunning jazz-pop.

This time around though, they've amped up the energy quite a bit.  Catchy melodies are intermingled with funk, rock, swing (great use of horns!), and even a touch of the psychedelic.

It's great to see this side of Dave Rave.  Though you know he can rock it out with the best of them, the man can definitely be soulful when he needs to be.



The album is available as a download on iTunes and eMusic.

Blast from the Past: Dave Rave CD: Live With What You Know 

Videos below (of songs from the album) courtesy of Lauren Agnelli 
 



Links: Dave Rave and Mark McCarron, More Dave Rave Stories, More CD Releases

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Local Talent Bring Junos to the Hammer

Long time Hamiltonian Steve Strongman and new Hammertown residents Elliott Brood have brought home the Junos!  Steve won for best Blues album and Elliott Brood was awarded for Roots Recording (Group). Area band, The City Harmonic also won for Contemporary Christian/gospel album.  On top of that, Steel City rockers, Monster Truck received the nod for Breakthough Group.

Congratulations guys!  You make us proud!

Click here for the Spectator story.

Click here for Hamilton Musix Biz Bites story  



Links: Steve Strongman, More Steve Strongman stories, Video courtesy of Kincardine Times



Links: Elliott Brood , Video courtesy of AxleGrinder

Below are a few highlights.  Click here for the full list of winners

Blues Album: Steve Strongman: A Natural Fact

Roots & Traditional Album (Solo): Rose Cousins, We Have Made A Spark

Roots & Traditional Album (Group): Elliott Brood: Days Into Years

Songwriter: Leonard Cohen

Country Album: Johnny Reid, Fire It Up

International Album: Mumford & Sons, Babel

Adult Alternative Album: Serena Ryder, Harmony


Artist: Leonard Cohen

Vocal Jazz Album: Emilie-Claire Barlow, Seule ce Soir

Aboriginal Album: Crystal Shawanda, Just Like You

Music DVD: Bobcaygeon (Tragically Hip)

Allan Waters Humanitarian Award: Tom Cochrane

Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee:  k.d. lang

Link: More about the Junos

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News Roundup (Harrison Kennedy Benefit Video, Jimmy Dawkins, Cartoons)

Canada 

• Issues of new Canada inTune magazine: March, April

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World

• Blues CD new releases for April 2013
• Podcasts: Nothing But the Blues 239, SA Blues 183
  
• Trivia Cartoon about the Al Green
• Passings: George Jackson (co-writer of Old Time Rock N Roll), Jimmy Dawkins
  

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 Funny/Weird Stuff

• Johnny Cash cartoon
• Mind-blowing stories from famous songs
• The science of music: scientists find part of brain that enjoys music, brain scan predicts how much you`ll pay for music, Listening to music is as good as sex
  
• Strange T-Shirt

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Blasts from the Past 

• 2009: Melissa McClelland CD: Victoria Day
• 2010: Performer of the Week: The Overplayers
• 2011: Trickbag@Buddy's Roadhouse
• 2012: News + Videos of Jeff Healey & Martin Verall

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Featured Videos 



Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, Video courtesy of VCard TV
 


Links: Jimmy Dawkins, Video courtesy of Talkin to the Blues

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Rita MacNeil Passes + Reactions

Shortly after losing the legendary Stompin' Tom, Canada has lost another musical icon.  The incredible Rita MacNeil passed away April 16, 2013 after complications from surgery.  Our condolences to her family, friends, and fans.  She will be missed.

Click here for the CBC story.

Click here for the Hamilton Spectator story.

As always, reaction was swift on social media.  Here are a few highlights.

John M Crawford: "I am so devistated that Rita McNeil is gone. What a voice and an entertainer we lost. God bless her family and thank you Rita for giving us such wonderfull music."

Tia McGraff: "OH I am so sad to hear about the passing of Rita MacNeil. She was one of Canada's most amazing voices and songwriters."

Stephen Fearing: "So long Rita MacNeil. You were a sweet soul with a voice to match it. RIP."

Jann Arden: "Love you Rita MacNeil! Such an honor to do your show many times in the 90ties!! Brilliant writer, wonderful singer! Safe travels!"

Eric Alper: "There was no finer, kinder, authentic woman I have ever worked with than Cape Breton's Rita MacNeil."

Videos below courtesy of SirRusselOtt




Click here for Rita's site.

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Bill Poss/Tif Ginn and Friends@Brantford Gunners Club (March 29, 2013)

Left to right: Matt Simpson, Kori Heppner (drums), Bill Poss (first two songs)/Tif Ginn (last two songs), Justine Fischer, Mike Zinger






Blast From the Past: Ginn Sisters@Brantford Gunner's Club (2011)

They were opening up for Fred Eaglesmith.  We'll have his videos up soon. 

Links: Bill Poss, Ginn Sisters, More Ginn Sisters Stories

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New Lindy Vopnfjord CD: Young Waverer

Young Waverer, the latest CD from local singer/songwriter Lindy Vopnfjord (aka "Lindy") has many beautiful layers.

Underneath it all is an unmistakable folk and singer/songwriter vibe.  Lindy has crafted some impressive tunes with a stunning storytelling touch.

Built on top of that sonic foundation is a modern, quasi-alternative pop sound that meshes well with his expressive vocals.  Most of the songs are wonderfully infectious (especially Warsaw's Blinking Lights and On My Way Back Home). There are some remarkable slower numbers as well (Lover Sister and May Not be Right).

Lindy enlisted a few of his bandmates from Major Maker and Luke Doucet (Whitehorse) to help create his unique vision.

The CD can be downloaded through his web site or iTunes.

Below are a few videos from the recordign courtesy of  Stellablu477.





Links: Lindy Vopnfjord, More CD Releases

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