Thursday, July 31, 2014

News Roundup (Andy Grigg, Mimi Shaw, Perfect Strangers, Bryan Sorensen)



King Biscuit Boy Producer Andy Grigg Passes: Obituary, Bio

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Videos: Mike Woods@Mill Street and 5 American House (March 23, 2014)

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More Steve Earle Covers/Stories



Blast From the Past: Videos of Mike Woods@Waterdown Ribfest

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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

New Ty Baynton Album: Good Ol' Boy

http://www.emusic.com/album/ty-baynton/good-ol-boy/15016257/

For great modern Country Rock don't go no further than Good Ol' Boy, the latest album from Waterdown's Ty Baynton.  You'll get 14 amazing songs about good times, hard times and everything in between.

This local country star knows how to get listeners riled up and ready to party.  Anthems like Raising a Little Cain and Canadian Country Boy will have you pumping your fist.  Ty's also a master of the heartfelt song.  The nostalgic Grandpa's Song and the romantic Love You Tonight will hit you down in your soul.

Download this incredible album from eMusic, cdbaby and iTunes.







Videos above courtesy of Ty Baynton

Blast from the Past: Ty Baynton Wins Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase

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Saturday, July 26, 2014

CBC's Top Canadian Songs List (1-25)

http://music.cbc.ca/#/blogs/2014/7/The-100-best-Canadian-songs-ever-25-1

Well, CBC has finally finished its 100 Best Canadian Songs Ever list by revealing numbers 1-25 earlier this week.  Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now took top honours.  Unfortunately, no local musicians were included this time. A few made it on the previous lists though.  See below for more.

1. Joni Mitchell: Both Sides Now



Links: Joni Mitchell, More Joni Mitchell Stories, Video above courtesy of Blues Anders

2. Neil Young: Helpless
3. Tragically Hip: Wheat Kings
4. The Band: The Wait
5. Arcade Fire: Wake Up
6. Guess Who: American Woman
7. Rush: Tom Sawyer
8. Leonard Cohen: Suzanne
9. Feist: Mushaboom
10. Maestro Fresh Wes: Let Your Backbone Slide
11. Leonard Cohen: Hallelujah
12. Bryan Adams: Summer of '69
13. Ian and Sylvia Tyson: Four Strong Winds
14. Buffy Sainte-Marie: Universal Soldier
15. Bruce Cockburn: Lovers in a Dangerous Time
16. Blue Rodeo: Lost Together
17. Gordon Lightfoot: Sundown
18. Sloan: Coax Me
19. Neil Young: Needle and the Damage Done
20. k.d. lang: Constant Craving
21. Guess Who: These Eyes
22. Joel Plaskett: Nowhere With You
23. Joni Mitchell: River
24. Anne Murray: Snowbird
25. Traditional: Un Canadien Errant

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

News Roundup (Tomi Swick, Andy Griffiths, Mary Simon, Chadley Chase)

Mary Simon's New YouTube Page. Check it Out!
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Katie Bulley Debut CD: Sun Wolf

http://www.emusic.com/album/katie-bulley/sun-wolf/15099552/

With her first solo CD Sun Wolf, Hamilton's Katie Bulley has embarked on a wonderful musical journey.  The songs are raw, rootsy and real!  Rockabilly, Blues, Folk and more are meshed with Katie's distinctive voice.

Her musical trip included a literal journey as she travelled to the US to explore the crossroads in Mississippi, New Orleans, Memphis and more.  The album was even recorded at legendary Sun Studios in Memphis, TN.

Sun Wolf definitely has the spirit of the historic studio within its sound.   This is primordial Blues at its best with a hint of a punk-rock attitude thrown in for good measure.

You can pick up the CD at her live shows, Dr. Disc in Hamilton and Looney Tunes in Burlington (The physical disc comes with a full 12 page booklet of lyrics typed out on a 40's Smith -Corona typewriter!)  It can also be downloaded through eMusic, cdbaby and iTunes.







Videos above courtesy of Katie Bulley

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Monday, July 21, 2014

Videos: Al Lukas and the James Anthony Band@Black Swan (March 22, 2014)


The Band: Al Lukas (vocals, guitar), James Anthony (guitar), James Rasmussen (bass), Bucky Berger (drums)

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Blast from the Past: Al Lukas, James Anthony, Barry Mac and Mary Simon on Ensemble

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Sunday, July 20, 2014

New Ian Reid CD: Delivered on Delhi Street

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ianreid12

Rockwood, Ontario singer/songwriter Ian Reid's latest CD, Delivered on Delhi Street is a rootsy, magical, organic album.  Filled with amazing songwriting, whimsy, surrealism and more - it has musical surprises around every corner.

You'll never know what you'll hear next.  There's ukulele, acoustic guitar, harmonica, woodwinds, and others.  Some songs will make you think and others will make you laugh - a few may even do both!  Throughout the entire disc, Ian's unique vocals make either aspect memorable.

You can pick up this awesome CD at Ian's fabulous live shows or buy it online at cdbaby.  It can also be downloaded cdbaby and iTunes. 



Video above courtesy of Denise MacCarthy





Two videos above courtesy of Latent Image Studios

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Blast from the Past: Videos of Ian Reid@Woolwich Arrow
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Saturday, July 19, 2014

Local Country Stars Shine at CCMA Nominations

The 2014 Canadian Country Music Association Award nominations have been unveiled and a number of local country superstars will be up for some hardware.  On September 7, 2014 in Alberta, we'll see if they come home with the awards.

The Waterloo region was well represented thanks to the Western Swing Authority  who are in the running for Best Group, Best Roots Artist.  Band members Ed (Peewee Charles) Ringwald (Steel Guitar) and Shane Guse from (Fiddle, Special Instrument  - Mandolin) were also up for a few awards.



Links: Western Swing Authority , More WSA Stories, Video above courtesy of Miguel Angel Diaz

Burlington's Tebey (Rising Star) and St. Catharines boy Tim Hicks (Album, Songwriter, Video, Rising Star) were also up for some nominations.



Links: Tebey, More Tebey Stories , Video above courtesy of Tebey



Links: Tim Hicks, More Tim Hicks Stories, Video above courtesy of Tim Hicks

GOOD LUCK!

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Here are some nominations highlights:

Album


Songwriter(s)
Fiddle

Special Instrument


Fans’ Choice Award

Single


Female Artist

Male Artist

Interactive Artist
Drums
Bass
Guitar
Keyboards
Links: Canadian Country Music Association, Full Nomination List,  More CCMA Stories,

Blast from the Past:  The 2013 CCMA Winners

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

News Roundup (Johnny Winter, Polaris Short List, Big John and the Night Trippers, Maggie Ciere)


Local Reaction

James Anthony: I was invited into the dressing room by his manager and Johnny sat with me for about 20 mins and chatted. Very friendly guy. I had one of his Firebirds that I bought from a mutual friend and told him - A one pickup tabacco model.  He remembered the guitar and we had a laugh over it.  I'm sorry to have sold it.  He signed a book on blues players for me.  Here is guy that had a lot of problems like bad health from being an Albino, blindness, etc and he turned it all around and became a legend.  Very few could stand on a stage with Hendrix and BB King back then and not look stupid. One of the GREATS!  Cheers!

Joel Johnson: R.I.P Johnny Winter. He was a huge inspiration both guitar (texas blues/slide guitar) and vocal wise (the growl) to me. Cheers to a blues legend.

Tim Gibbons: Thanks Johnny, for the grit, the flash, for everything.

Jon Knight (Soulstack): Rest easy Johnny Winter. Johnny's lightning guitar style and vocal are touchstones for all of us. In 1992 I (Jon) heard him play at Madison Square gardens and all it took was his warm up lick before he ripped into Highway 61 to galvanize my desire to learn slide guitar. Chris had the opportunity while we were on the road last summer to meet the man, after a tip from the hotel staff he woke up at 8 in the morning and casually sat in the foyer with a newspaper and coffee waiting patiently to meet him.

Corey Lueck (Smoke Wagon): Johnny a true honest to god legend. Even though I do not play guitar he has been a huge influence on me. One of the greatest guitarists in the history of music let alone the blues. And the man that brought Muddy Waters back to us! Very lucky to have met him on more then one occasion. Always gracious and always tore it up! A real blues hero! I'm out of here for a shot of whisky and some careful with a fool... Very sad day.

 Steve Strongman: I'm so sad to hear the news about Johnny Winter. I had the pleasure of opening for him last March. He sang and played great ~ he's always been a big influence on me for sure. The guitar world has lost another hero.

Links: Johnny Winter, More Johnny Winter Stories, Video above courtesy of Urban Hero Magazine
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