Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Hamilton's GreaseMonkey Debut with Funky and Swingin' Instrumental Collection


There ain't no smooth jazz on Greasy, the debut EP from Hamilton jazzy funkmasters GreaseMonkey.  If there were, the funk, swing and soul would have beaten it up.

It's impossible not to love this impressive instrumental collection.  Fat basslines, funky drums, swingin' horns, tasty guitar and cool keyboard fuse into a delectable musical gumbo.  It'll definitely get you swayin'.

So go on over to one of their wild live shows and pick up a copy.  You can also contact the band through Facebook to get your paws on a CD.  If you prefer, you can also download it via Bandcamp and cdbaby.



Stream the EP below!



Links: GreaseMonkey, Video above courtesy of GreaseMonkey, More Releases
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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

CONGRATS! Hamilton Musicians' Guild Award Lifetime Awards and 25 Year Pins

Hamilton's very own musicians' union honour their talented, long-time members at every meeting.  On May 9, 2016, there were quite a number of talented artists recognized.

The Hamilton Musicians' Guild handed out Lifetime Membership Awards to Ian Thomas, Rita Chiarelli, Daniel Lanois, bassist Neil Nickafor, Lynda Eady (Burlington Concert Band), Carmen Nemeth, Andrea Garofalo, John Bebbington, and James Heaslip.  At the Guild's December meeting, Frank Musico accepted a Lifetime Membership Award as well.



Links: More Nickafor Stories, Mike Almas, More Mike Almas stories, Video above courtesy of Stephen Shelton

Ginger Graham, Bill Wright, Helen Besse and Sterling Stead received their 25 Year Membership Pins at the wonderful ceremony too.



 Video above courtesy of Rob Currie



Links: Sterling Stead, Video above courtesy of Sterling Stead Sings

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Blast from the Past: May 2015 Recipients

Links: The Hamilton Musician's Guild, More Guild Stories
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Sunday, May 8, 2016

Debut from Georgetown's 'Mountain and the Wood' is Warm, Powerful and Beautiful!


The self-titled debut album from Georgetown indie-folk duo Mountain and the Wood was recorded live off the floor and you can tell.  Superbly recorded, listeners can feel the wood and the wire meshing in an organic, beautiful musical experience.

The haunting vocals and stirring lyrics shape the sonic landscape into a sometimes fragile but always powerful sound.  Armed with guitar, violin, viola and mandolin, the duo create warm, emotional songs.

If you'd like a copy of this wonderful disc, you can pick one up at their live shows or contact the duo at mountainandthewood@gmail.com.  It's also available through their Bandcamp page.



Video above courtesy of Mountain and the Wood



Blast from the Past: Mountain and the Wood Video and More News

Links: Mountain and the Wood  More Mountain and the Wood Stories, More Releases
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Saturday, May 7, 2016

CONGRATS! St. Catharines' City and Colour Wins Indie Award!



Alt-folk sensation City and Colour made his hometown of St. Catharines proud by earning a well deserved Indie Award for Songwriter of the Year.  Winners were announced at a May 4, 2016 ceremony in Toronto.  CONGRATS!



Links: City and Colour, More City and Colour Stories, Video above courtesy of cityandcolourVIDEOS

CONGRATS!

Here's the complete list of winners.
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

 Links: Indie Awards, More Indie Awards Stories
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Thursday, May 5, 2016

News Roundup (Blues Daddies, Jordan John, Tom Wilson)

News

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            The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

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            Happy Cartoonists Day!

            Free Range  by Bill Whitehead

            Randy Glasbergen

             


            Scott Metzger

            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

            Local Cartoonists:
            Please email us blueshamilton@gmail.com if you know of any other cartoonists that should be on our list.

            Links: More of our Cartoons, More Cartoonist Day Posts
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            Wednesday, May 4, 2016

            Videos: Duane Rutter and Greg Brisco @ Mo' Kauffey Fundraiser


            Click here for more photos from the event

            These videos are in memory of the late Mo' Kauffey. His family still needs your help. Please give at:  https://www.youcaring.com/gary-wickizer-aka-mo-kauffey-457124





            Two videos above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers





            Two videos above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

             More videos from this show: Ambre McLean, Kent MacMillan, Will Gillespie, Kauffey Temple

            Blast from the Past: Duane Rutter on Barber Shop Podcast

            Links: Duane Rutter, More Duane Rutter Stories, Greg Brisco, More Greg Brisco Stories
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            Tuesday, May 3, 2016

            New Album from Hamilton's Ginger St. James Packed with High Energy Boogie and Sultry Swagger!


            Hamilton musical sensation Ginger St. James has always had a lot of country and a ton of rock in her soul.  Her high-energy boogie and sultry swagger tear through some amazing songs on her latest album, One for the Money (her first for Busted Flat Records)

            There are a few traditional country tunes here but Ginger proves she can step things up with some hard rock, soul, early rock and more.  Things never get boring as the lady and her band showcase their vast repertoire of styles.

            Backing up Ms. St. James are Justine Fischer (backup vocals,  bass), Rob Foreman (bass), SnowHeel Slim (guitar), Chris Altmann (piano), Greg Brisco (piano, organ) and Andre Tellier (drums).

            Go ahead and pick up a copy of the Cd at any of her unforgettable shows or but it through the Busted Flat online shop, cdbaby or iTunes.







            Blast from the Past: Ginger's CD - Diesel and Peas

            Links: Ginger St. James, More Ginger St. James Stories, Videos above courtesy of BoydWilsonFilms, More Releases
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            Saturday, April 30, 2016

            GOOD LUCK! 2016 Hamilton Music Award Nominations!


            The Hammer will be celebrating its vibrant music scene at the Hamilton Music Awards on May 29, 2016 at the the Dofasco Centre for the Arts (aka Theatre Aquarius).  It's all part of a wonderful weekend-long festival in honour of all the talent we have in this city.  Nominees for the awards were recently unveiled

            Leading the pack with 4 nods each are Lee Harvey Osmond, Terra Lightfoot, Walk off the Earth, Whitehorse and Lori Yates.  Triple nominees include The Dirty Nil, Monster Truck, Benjamin Dakota Rogers and Duane Rutter.

            The industry award categories will be revealed later.


            Here are a few highlights:

            Female Artist
            Male Artist
            Group
            Blues Recording 
            Jazz Recording
            Rock Recording
            Adult Alternative Recording
            Pop Recording

            Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

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            Friday, April 29, 2016

            CONGRATS! Spencer MacKenzie Band Wins Kitchener Blues Festival Youth Legacy Showcase


            On April 24, 2016, Bobby O’Brien’s was host to the 2016 Youth Legacy Showcase.  The contest was to choose Saturday's opening band for the upcoming Kitchener Blues Festival main stage in August.

            The Spencer MacKenzie Band won the chance to show the festival goers their stuff.  Along with this paid gig, a song of theirs will be recorded and added to the 2016 Festival CD.

            CONGRATS GUYS!

            Went up against two amazing runners up: Joshua David and Ashen Blue (no video available at this time).



            Video above courtesy of Joshua David
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