Thursday, August 28, 2014

News Roundup (Dan Medakovic, HellBent Rockers, Tyler Schwende)

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

More Cool Videos of the Duane Rutter Guitarathon for Annaleise Carr@Port Dover Beach (July 26, 2014), Part 2


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Duane will be returning to Port Dover Beach for Annaleise Carr's second attempt on August 31 going from 5am to when she completes the swim.



Links: Rory Dodd (vocals), More Rory Dodd Stories, Jeremiah Budnark (bass)



Links: Jeremiah's Folk Page, More Jericho Stories



Links: Lori Yates, More Lori Yates Stories, Michael Hickey (bass), Nick Burson (drums), Video above courtesy of Scotty Bakalar

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Bonus video below courtesy of Skumm60



Blast from the Past: Duane's 2012 Guitarathon

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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Videos: Duane Rutter Guitarathon for Annaleise Carr@Port Dover Beach (July 26, 2014), Part 1


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Duane will be returning to Port Dover Beach for Annaleise Carr's second attempt on August 31 going from 5am to when she completes the swim.



Links: Rory Dodd (vocals), Josh Rutter (percussion), Jeremiah Budnark (bass), More Everly Brothers Covers/Stories



Links: Felicia McMinn, More Felicia McMinn Stories, More City and Colour Covers/Stories



More Janis Joplin Covers/Stories



Links: Jeremiah's Folk Page, More Jericho Stories, More Johnny Cash Covers/Stories

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Blast from the Past: Duane's 2012 Guitarathon

Links: Duane Rutter, More Duane Rutter Stories
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Sunday, August 24, 2014

Tebey's New CD, Two, Getting a Lot of Well-Deserved Recognition


Burlington country superstar, Tebey is on a roll after releasing his second amazing CD, Two in early 2014.  It's been in the Top 10 of the Canadian Country Music Charts and the main man himself has won and been nominated for a few awards as well.  The album  (distributed through Warner Music Canada) definitely deserves all the accolades.

Tebey is one of the best modern country artists out there.  Possessing a fabulous voice, he sings songs that are down to earth.  The singer/songwriter throws in everyman anthems (Tipsy) with heartfelt tracks (Music Man, I'd Be Lying) and more.  The CD opens up with the high-energy statement, Wake Me Up) co-starring the wonderful Emerson Drive.

This rockin' CD can be purchased at many physical and online music stores.  You can also download it using iTunes.




Video above courtesy of Tebey

Blast from the Past: Tebey Wins CMAO Award

Links: Tebey, More Tebey Stories, More Releases
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Thursday, August 21, 2014

News Roundup (Jesse Parent, Mississippi Bends, Ian Taylor, Yitka)

Jesse Parent's Birthday on Thursday August 28
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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Robin Benedict and Friends Rock the Pearl FUNraiser (July 18, 2014) Part 2

http://www.robinbenedict.ca/Blank.html

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Links: Erin and Nara, More Erin and Nara Stories



Links: Social Animals, More Social Animals Stories



Annette Green on bongo drums, Click here for more Annette Green Stories



Links: Brennagh Burns, More Brennagh Burns Stories

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Links: Robin Benedict,  More Robin Benedict Stories
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Great Music and Laughs at the Seat of Our Pants FUNraiser@Pearl Company (July 18, 2014) Part 1


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Erin and Nara



Annette Green on piano



Links: Lori Yates, Duane Rutter



Perfect Strangers

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Sunday, August 17, 2014

Astrid Young's New CD, One Night at Giant Rock Will Surpise and Astound

http://www.emusic.com/album/astrid-young/one-night-at-giant-rock/15072651/

It's been over 10 years since local singer/songwriter Astrid Young's last album.  Now she has unveiled her best work to date: One Night at Giant Rock. It captures an astounding musical artist willing to go all out.

The emotion in her voice is unmistakable as she powers through a few tracks while giving others a wonderful soulful sheen.  Artistically, the lady mixes in funk, pop, country, folk and more - all with evocative lyrics.  There a musical surprise around almost every corner.

Astrid is joined mainly by Victor DeLorenzo of the Violent Femmes (drums), Joe Gore (guitar), Eric McFadden (guitar) plus her husband (and Hamilton boy) Ray Farrugia of Junkhouse and Lee Harvey Osmond on drums as well.   Guests include Hammertown's own Bob Lanois (who is also a co-producer) Jane Wiedlin (The GoGo's), Dawn Chapman (4 Non Blondes), Dan Cornelius (Danko Jones), and Luca D'Alberto (ExWave).

This amazing CD can be purchased through her online store or downloaded via iTunes or eMusic.


Video above courtesy of Astrid Young

Blast from the Past: Videos of Astrid Young@Brantford Station Gallery

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Saturday, August 16, 2014

The Legendary Buddy Guy Wins 2014 Mel Brown Award

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9ev948Sz1iU

When Blues superstar Buddy Guy performed at the 2014 Kitchener Blues Festival fundraiser concert, he also received the prestigious Mel Brown Award.  Named after the late, great blues master who made Kitchener, Ontario his adopted home, the award is given to individuals who make significant contribution to the Blues.

"Mel was one of the greatest guitar players ever. He was also a mean piano player.", Buddy told the Kitchener Record, "It's an honour to win an award named after someone as great as Mel Brown."

Buddy was a friend and contemporary of Mel and the two performed together on many occcasions. He also played in the region quite a few times over the years.

Congratulations

Click here for the Kitchener Record story.



Video above courtesy of Philip Blast



Video above courtesy of Pavel Kalinchev

Blast from the Past: John McKinley Wins the 2013 Mel Brown Award

Links: Buddy Guy, More Buddy Guy Stories
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Thursday, August 14, 2014

News Roundup (Living Blues Awards, Smoke Wagon, Quails in the Nest)


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Living Blues Magazine Award Winners (Critics)
  • Blues Artist (Male): James Cotton
  • Blues Artist (Female): Irma Thomas
  • Best Live Performer: Bobby Rush
  • Artist Deserving More Attention: Birdlegg



    Video above courtesy of Blues is Feeling

  • Most Outstanding Blues Singer: Johnny Rawls
  • Comeback Artist(s): Swamp Dogg
  • Most Outstanding Musician (Guitar): Lurrie Bell
  • Most Outstanding Musician (Keyboard): Barrelhouse Chuck
  • Most Outstanding Musician (Harmonica): James Cotton
  • Most Outstanding Musician (Bass): Bob Stroger
  • Most Outstanding Musician (Drums): Kenny Smith
  • Most Outstanding Musician (Horns): Eddie Shaw
  • Most Outstanding Musician (Other): Chuck Campbell (pedal steel)
  • Album: James Cotton – Cotton Mouth Man
  • Best New Recordings - Southern Soul: Johnny Rawls – Remembering O.V.
  • New Recordings - Best Debut: Leo “Bud” Welch – Sabougla Voices
  • Best New Recording - Traditional & Acoustic Blues: Various Artists – The Walter Davis Project
  • Best New Recording - Contemporary Blues: Lurrie Bell – Blues In My Soul
  • Best Historical Reissue (Pre-War): Sid Hemphill – The Devil’s Dream: Alan Lomax 1942 Library of Congress Recordings
  • Best Historical Reissue (Post-War): Various Artists – The Sun Blues Box
  • Producer – New Recording: Bruce Watson – Leo “Bud” Welch’s Sabougla Voices
  • Producer – Historical Recording: David Evans & Steven Lance Ledbetter – Sorrow Come Pass Me Around: A Survey of Rural Black Religious Music
  • Best Blues Book of 2013: David Whiteis – Southern Soul Blues
  • Best Blues DVD of 2013: Various Artists – Time Brings About a Change…A Floyd Dixon Celebration
The Living Blues Awards Readers' Poll
  • Blues Artist of the Year (Male): Buddy Guy
  • Blues Artist of the Year (Female): Ruthie Foster
  • Best Live Performer: Tab Benoit
  • Most Outstanding Blues Singer: Buddy Guy
  • Most Outstanding Musician (Guitar): Buddy Guy
  • Most Outstanding Musician (Keyboard): Marcia Ball
  • Most Outstanding Musician (Harmonica): Charlie Musselwhite
  • Best Blues Album of 2013: Buddy Guy – Rhythm & Blues
  • Best Blues Album of 2013 (Historical Recording): Mike Bloomfield – From His Head To His Heart To His Hands
  • Best Blues Book of 2013: Timothy O’Brien & David Ensminger – Mojo Hand: The Life and Music of Lightnin’ Hopkins
  • Best Blues DVD of 2013: Ike & Tina Turner – On The Road 1971-72
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