New JP Riemens and the Fabulous Barflies CD: No Filter

No Filter is an apt name for the new album from JP Riemens and the Fabulous Barflies.  Recorded live in Barry Mac's living room, the no-nonsense, warm, organic feel is evident from the very first note.

The local singer/songwriter's phenomenal storytelling shines in this immediate state.  The heartbreak, joy, love and sadness in the songs stand out when they are laid bare.

The Fabulous Barflies (Brian Griffith on guitar, Carrie Ashworth on bass, and Danny Lockwood on drums) do a stupendous job of eaving a mix of jazz, blues, county and folk to JP's emotional tales.

This must-have collection is available for download on eMusic and iTunes. Physical copies can be picked up at JP's magnificent live shows.

Check out the video below



Blast From the Past: JP Riemens CD - Dirty Sunset

Links: JP Riemens, More JP Riemens Stories, More CD Releases

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Videos: Mississippi John Hurt Workshop w Rick Taylor, Mo Kauffey and Sean Pinchin@The Boathouse (August 10, 2013)

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 This was part of the Kitchener Blues Festival



Links: Mo' Kauffey, More Mo' Kauffey Stories



Link: Sean Pinchin



Links: Rick Taylor, More Rick Taylor Stories



Links: Mississippi John Hurt, More Mississippi John Hurt Covers/Stories, Video courtesy of Jack T

Blast from the Past: Videos - Festival of Friends Workshop w/Mo' Kauffey and Friends 

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Jordan John Debut CD: New Day

For a number of years, Oakville's Jordan John has been blowing the roof off of many local venues and wowing festival audiences.  Now you can take some of that experience home with you on his recently unleashed debut album, New Day. With a whopping 15 tracks of his signature blend of R&B, soul, funk and blues, the disc will be a wonderful addition to your music collection.

This young Bluesman is a musical force to be reckoned with.  Along with his smooth voice and amazing guitar skills (both electric, slide and acoustic), he plays drums, wurlitzer, organ, clavinet, moog, piano, tambourine and more.

On New Day Jordan is joined on bass by his father, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Prakash John (Parliament-Funkadelic, Alice Cooper, Lincolns).  Other talented guests include drummers Jorn Andersen and Al Cross (Big Sugar), Dave McMorrow (keyboards) and more.

Physical CDs are available at his unforgettable live performances.  You can also download this marvelous collection from  iTunes.

Videos below courtesy of Blues in Bront.





Blast from the Past: Jordan John and the Blues Angels@Sound of Music Festival

Links: Jordan John, More Jordan John Stories, More CD Releases

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Downchild Blues Band Videos

Videos below courtesy of Gary Asseltine







Blast from the Past: Downchild and Others@Burlington Ribfest

Link: Downchild Blues Band, More Downchild Stories

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News Roundup (Trevor Howard, Tyler Wilson, Danny Lockwood, Zeppelin)

Craig Chandler/University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University Communications

Extinct Lizard (pictured above) named after Jim Morrison

Local

• Kevin's Barbershop podcast w/ Trevor Howard (Ghosts of Memphis)
  
  

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World

• Robert Plant finds lost Zeppelin tracks
• Rock Hall of Fame 2014 nominees announced
  

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Funny/Weird Stuff

• Extinct Lizard named after Jim Morrison

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Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Videos-Chris Chambers@Beaver and Bulldog
• 2010: Harlan Pepper CD-Young and Old
• 2011: Kirby EP-Into the Dark
• 2012: News Roundup (Melissa Bel, Blind Mule, Rodeo Kings, Brock Zeman, Felicia McMinn, Buddy Guy)

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Featured Videos 



Links: Tyler Wilson Band, More Tyler Wilson Stories, Video courtesy of Tyler Wilson, More covers and stories by the Band



Links: Danny Lockwood, More Danny Lockwood Stories, Video courtesy of rwhmoto, More Johnny Cash Covers/Stories

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Videos from a Private Show, Part 3 (Paul Langille, Wendell Ferguson, Katherine Wheatley)

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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)

Blast from the Past: Videos from last year's private show (Wendell Ferguson, Katherine Wheatley, Paul Langille)

As a thank you to the provider of this show, please make a donation to the Oakville Humane Society. Thank you!

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New Tia McGraff CD: Break These Chains

If you're sick of the usual "dull pop with a twang" country music that's out there, Tia McGraff's latest CD, Break These Chains is the cure for what ails you.

This local singer/songwriter really knows how to craft a song.  The storytelling and honest lyrics are just first class.  Tia's angelic voice just stands out on every track as well.

She's also not afraid to expand her sound.  Bits of folk, rock and even some east coast influences pepper the music.  Each tune has it's own spirit and feel!


Joining this talented lady are her husband (and producer, co-writer) Tommy Parham (guitar) and Johnathan Edwards (guitar, bass, mandolin).  Guests include Ian Bell  on accordion and Jim Kimball (from Reba's band) on harmonica

This amazing CD is available at her great live performances, cdbaby, and through her web site. It can be downloaded though iTunes, cdbaby, and her web site.

Video below courtesy of Tia McGraff.



Blast from the Past: Tia McGraff and Others@Festival of Friends

Link: Tia McGraff,  More Tia McGraff Stories, More CD Releases

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Videos from a Private Show, Part 2 (Crucial Groove, John Prince, Don McGeoch, Steve Shelton)

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Link: Coming of Age Band (members' old band), More Crucial Groove Stories



Links: John Prince, More John Prince Stories



Links: Donald McGeoch, More Don McGeoch Stories


 
Links: Steve Shelton, Jeremiah Budnark (bass), Dale Bonnett (sax) 

More from this show

• Part 1 (Crucial Groove, Michael Maguire, Donna Creighton, Don McGeoch)
• Part 3 (Paul Langille, Wendell Ferguson, Katherine Wheatley)

Blast from the Past: Videos from last year's private show (Wendell Ferguson, Katherine Wheatley, Paul Langille)

As a thank you to the provider of this show, please make a donation to the Oakville Humane Society. Thank you!

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News Roundup (Sarah Beatty, Shawn Brush, Jane Lewis)

Local

• Kevin Barbershop podcast w/ Sarah Beatty

Links: Sarah Beatty, More Sarah Beatty Stories, Video courtesy of Kevin's Barbershop Podcast

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World

• Rare Tommy Johnson record goes for over $37,000 on eBay
• Bassist Butch Warren Passes

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Funny/Weird Stuff

• Did Dylan co-write Ballad of Easy Rider?

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Blasts from the Past 

• 2009: Videos-Steve Strongman@Slainte 
• 2010: Videos-Shawn Brush@Roots N Rails Fest
• 2011: Videos-Fry Truck@This Ain't Hollywood 
• 2012: News Roundup (Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Wild T, North Country)

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Featured Videos 



Links: Shawn Brush, More Shawn Brush Stories, Video courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers



Links: Jane Lewis, More Jane Lewis Stories, Video courtesy of MaySound1

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Danielle Beaudin Debut CD: Wait For Your Love

Wait for Your Love is the first CD from local singer/singer songwriter Danielle Beaudin.  If this debut disc is any indication, we should expect a lot of great things from this talented lady.

Boasting  a few high energy tunes (Sun Will Shine, Everything and Nothing), great bluesy numbers (Take a Little More) and beautiful softer moments (Don't Walk Away, Little Bird), the disc is an incredible, multi-faceted musical ride.

Danielle's voice handles it all with style and the instrumentation is amazing.  She's joined here by members of Freedom Train (Carl Jennings even co-wrote the songs and produced the CD), Tim Allard, and Aaron Goldstein (Lee Harvey Osmond, Huron).

The CD is available at her wonderful live shows and as a download through her website.

Videos below courtesy of Danielle's YouTube Page







Links: Danielle Beaudin, More Danielle Beaudin Stories, More CD Releases

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