Monday, May 5, 2014
Happy Cartoonist's Day
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Here are a few interesting links with more music cartoons.
CartoonBank.com (New Yorker Cartoons)
Off the Mark by Mark Parisi
Buddy and Hopkins
Cartoonstock
Randy Glasbergen
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Cartoonist Day,
Cartoons,
Humour,
Jimi Hendrix
Sunday, May 4, 2014
2014 City of Hamilton Arts Awards Nominees
Recently, the nominees for the 2014 City of Hamilton Arts Awards were unveiled. Many deserving local artists (divided into Established and Emerging sections) are up for these prestigious accolades. Winners will be announced at a FREE ceremony at Theatre Aquarius on May 29, 2014.
Of course, the music category would be of main interest to our readers and there are some amazing local musicians listed:
Established
Established
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!
Links: Hamilton Arts Awards, More Hamilton Arts Awards Stories
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Of course, the music category would be of main interest to our readers and there are some amazing local musicians listed:
Established
- Nathan Fleet
- Brielle Goheen (Blazing Fiddles)
Video above courtesy of The Aboudreau
- Ruth Sutherland (Scantilly Plaid)
- Lori Yates
Links: More Lori Yates Stories, Video above courtesy of Michael Hickey
- Mike Cotton
- Taylor Evans
- Sara London
- Mimi Shaw
Links: More Mimi Shaw Stories, Video above courtesy of Eleanor Jodway
Established
- Nathan Fleet
- Jeremy Freiburger
- Astrid Hepner
- Barbara Patterson
- Madeline Wilson
- Adam Bently (The Rest)
- Dejehan Hamilton
- Sheila Milligan
- Laura Walker
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!
Links: Hamilton Arts Awards, More Hamilton Arts Awards Stories
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Saturday, May 3, 2014
New James Anthony CD: Some People Get It
Underneath the wonderfully retro cover of Burlington Bluesman James Anthony's latest CD, Some People Get It lies a great, vintage-style album. Recorded analog to digital, it will take you back and rock you at the same time.
There's the classic boogie woogie of Who's Doing Who, to bop of Rockabilly Walk, the soulful tenderness of If You Love Me, the jazzy Date with the Blues and the acoustic stylings of Travelling in my Mind. James and his co-horts do them all with class.
The veteran musician enlisted a great collection of talented artists such as Les Smith (Trickbag), Bucky Berger, James Rasmussen, Bill Speer, Mike Doyle, Hailee Rose, Dan Munro and Bizzaro Donini.
You can pick up the CD at any of James's wonderful live shows.
Blast from the Past: James Anthony CD - On The Edge
Links: James Anthony, More James Anthony Stories, More Releases, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
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There's the classic boogie woogie of Who's Doing Who, to bop of Rockabilly Walk, the soulful tenderness of If You Love Me, the jazzy Date with the Blues and the acoustic stylings of Travelling in my Mind. James and his co-horts do them all with class.
The veteran musician enlisted a great collection of talented artists such as Les Smith (Trickbag), Bucky Berger, James Rasmussen, Bill Speer, Mike Doyle, Hailee Rose, Dan Munro and Bizzaro Donini.
You can pick up the CD at any of James's wonderful live shows.
Blast from the Past: James Anthony CD - On The Edge
Links: James Anthony, More James Anthony Stories, More Releases, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
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Labels:
Bill Speers,
Blues,
Bucky Berger,
CD Releases,
Hailee Rose,
James Anthony,
James Rasmussen,
Mike Doyle,
Trickbag
Thursday, May 1, 2014
News Roundup (Famous Framus, Barbarosa, Matt Storch)
Matt Storch's birthday on Sunday, May 5
Click pic for video
Local
- Barber Shop Podcast w Famous Framus
Links: Famous Framus, More Famous Framus Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
Recently Added
Labels:
Barbarosa,
Blues,
Famous Framus,
Fool and Flagan,
Matt Storch,
News Roundup,
Podcasts
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
New Zilis CD: Sketches II
Searching for music that's a little off the beaten path? Then check out Sketches II, the newest offering from Hamilton Rock band The Zilis.
The sound is unmistakably indie but beneath the modern exterior lies a heart of folk and blues. The band manages to mix it all up into a wonderful, unique concoction.
Katie Bulley (vocals) and Parag Chakravarti (alto sax) lend the Zilis a hand with their amazing experiment. The CD's also engineered by Carm Milioto of Live How You Live.
You can pick up this superb disc at their live shows or purchase it (as well as download) though the Zilis bandcamp page.
Videos below courtesy of the Zilis.
Links: The Zilis, More Zilies Stories, More Releases
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The sound is unmistakably indie but beneath the modern exterior lies a heart of folk and blues. The band manages to mix it all up into a wonderful, unique concoction.
Katie Bulley (vocals) and Parag Chakravarti (alto sax) lend the Zilis a hand with their amazing experiment. The CD's also engineered by Carm Milioto of Live How You Live.
You can pick up this superb disc at their live shows or purchase it (as well as download) though the Zilis bandcamp page.
Videos below courtesy of the Zilis.
Links: The Zilis, More Zilies Stories, More Releases
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Labels:
CD Releases,
Katie Bulley,
LHYL,
Live How You Live,
Zilis
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Videos: James Street@Artword Artbar (April 27, 2014)
Written and directed by Ronald Weihs
Featuring Music by Mark McNeil and Ron Weihs
Performers: Charly Chiarelli, Jeremy Shand, Paula Grove, Valeri Kay, Gordon Odegaard, Ryan Sero
Click here if you can't see the videos
Blast from the Past: Mark McNeil CD: Shiny Things
Links: Mark McNeil, More Mark McNeil stories
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Featuring Music by Mark McNeil and Ron Weihs
Performers: Charly Chiarelli, Jeremy Shand, Paula Grove, Valeri Kay, Gordon Odegaard, Ryan Sero
Click here if you can't see the videos
Blast from the Past: Mark McNeil CD: Shiny Things
Links: Mark McNeil, More Mark McNeil stories
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Labels:
Artword Artbar,
Charly Chiarelli,
Folk,
Mark McNeil,
Ron Weihs
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Michael Keys Recognized by Blues Hall of Fame
Other well-deserving members of the band (who also got individual distinction) include Mister Pentti "Whitey" Glan (drums), Brian Gauci (guitar) and Uli Bohnet (bass).
Congratulations to everyone!
Click here for the Burlington Post story.
Video above courtesy of Michael Keys
Video above courtesy of Donna Lee's Camera
Video above courtesy of Donna Lee's Camera
Blast from the Past: Michael Keys and Friends@Good Friday Jam 2010
Links: Michael Keys, More Michael Keys Stories
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Labels:
Awards,
BHOF,
Blue Goose,
Blues,
Danny B,
Michael Keys
Saturday, April 26, 2014
New Knife the Wolf Self-Titled EP (FREE DOWNLOAD)
St. Catharines band Knife the Wolf describe their sound as Folk, Punk and Blues in a Rock and Roll blender! Their incredible self-titled EP is certainly all that and more.
It has an unmistakable indie rock feel but the soul of the songs are clearly rooted in the singer/songwriter tradition. Mandolins, banjos, lap steels, resonators and more team up electric guitar to create an eclectic but wonderfully cohesive sound.
This amazing band includes Everet Luciow, Cody Linthicum, Fergie Duncan, and Mark Hoerdt. Oakville's Jordan Rutledge and Arih Struger-Kalkman (who also recorded and mixed the EP) lend their impressive talents to the project as well.
You can download this great recording for FREE at their Bandcamp page.
Links: Knife the Wolf, More Releases, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
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It has an unmistakable indie rock feel but the soul of the songs are clearly rooted in the singer/songwriter tradition. Mandolins, banjos, lap steels, resonators and more team up electric guitar to create an eclectic but wonderfully cohesive sound.
This amazing band includes Everet Luciow, Cody Linthicum, Fergie Duncan, and Mark Hoerdt. Oakville's Jordan Rutledge and Arih Struger-Kalkman (who also recorded and mixed the EP) lend their impressive talents to the project as well.
You can download this great recording for FREE at their Bandcamp page.
Links: Knife the Wolf, More Releases, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers
Previous (News Roundup w James Cotton, Tia McGraff, Ryan Langdon, Blues River Man) - - - Next (Michael Keys Recognized by Blues Hall of Fame)
Labels:
CD Releases,
Jordan Rutledge,
Knife the Wolf
Thursday, April 24, 2014
News Roundup (Tia McGraff, Blues River Man, More)
Click picture for video
Local
- Barber Shop Podcast w Tia McGraff
Links: Tia McGraff, More Tia McGraff Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Award Nominations
Local nominees:
- Music Director Of The Year: Secondary Market: Paul Morris – HTZ-FM (St. Catharines)
- On-Air Talent Of The Year: Secondary Market: Rick Hodge & Lori Love – 105.7 EZ Rock (St. Catharines)
- Program Director Of The Year: Secondary Market: Wendy Duff – CHYM FM (Kitchener)
- Station Of The Year: Country: Country 106.7 (Kitchener)
- Station Of The Year: Medium Market: CHYM FM (Kitchener)/Country 106.7 (Kitchener)/HTZ-FM (St Catharines)
- Station Of The Year: Mainstream AC: CHYM FM (Kitchener)/102.9 K-Lite (Hamilton)
- Casino/Specialty Venue Of The Year: Niagara Fallsview Casino
- Independent Distributor Of The Year: Sonic Unyon (Hamilton)
Featured Videos
Links: Jambodhi (aka Blues River Man), More Blues River Man Stories, Video above courtesy of Blues River Man
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Labels:
Blues,
Blues River Man,
CMBI,
Country,
Folk,
News Roundup,
Podcasts,
Tia McGraff
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
New Billy J White EP: Damn Fool Thing to Do
Burlington country boy, Billy J. White's recent EP, Damn Fool Thing to Do is a damn fine recording. Packed with no-nonsense, powerful country rock - it'll get your up off your chair and onto the dance floor.
This is working man's music at its best. There's a good time, party vibe throughout the EP. Billy and the gang do slow it down a bit for the lovely ballad, What Heart Can Do. After that, it ends off with a bang thanks to the closer, Saturday Night - the most rockin' of the bunch.
Billy's assembled quite a team to work on the tunes: Jerry Adolphe, Dennis Marcenko, Darren Savard, Tom McKillip, Mike Sanyshyn, John Ellis, Darryl Havers and Gord Maxwell.
So go ahead and grab a disc by going to his online store or download it though eMusic or iTunes
Videos below courtesy of Billy J White
Links: Billy J. White, More Releases
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This is working man's music at its best. There's a good time, party vibe throughout the EP. Billy and the gang do slow it down a bit for the lovely ballad, What Heart Can Do. After that, it ends off with a bang thanks to the closer, Saturday Night - the most rockin' of the bunch.
Billy's assembled quite a team to work on the tunes: Jerry Adolphe, Dennis Marcenko, Darren Savard, Tom McKillip, Mike Sanyshyn, John Ellis, Darryl Havers and Gord Maxwell.
So go ahead and grab a disc by going to his online store or download it though eMusic or iTunes
Videos below courtesy of Billy J White
Links: Billy J. White, More Releases
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Labels:
Billy J White,
Boston Manor,
CD Releases,
Country
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