Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Hamilton's Trickbag Show Off Their Impressive Chops on New Live Album!


There's nothing quite like a Trickbag show: amazing music, a fun atmosphere and tons of fabulous songs. The veteran Hamilton band have unleashed North End Ramble, a new live album that shows off their impressive musical chops. It's the next best thing to seeing them in person!

Recorded at This Ain't Hollywood, this is also their first recording to feature two new additions: Steve Beach on vocals and keys plus Rick Miles on bass (actualy, he's the band's original bassist returning after a long hiatus). Both mesh extremely well with the other members.

The reinvigorated group charge through explosive covers of the Band, Irma Thomas, Keb Mo', The Staple Singers, the legendary Hamiltonion King Biscuit Boy and more. Another interesting feature is an amazing, original instrumental number, Walk the Talk.

So if you need some musical oomph in your life, pick up the CD at their incredible live show or get it at Urban Hamilton  Artists and other locations across Hamilton.



Blast from the Past: More Trickbag Videos

Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, More Releases, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B Lous

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Videos: Josh Miller, Matt Weidinger, Joel Johnson, Rob Cutting


The Coachmen (ft Chris Wheeler, Colin Lapsley and Dave King) are back in action at the Coach and Lantern Pub in Ancaster! They host a wonderful Saturday Blues matinee (2:30pm) with amazing guests!

Here are a few upcoming guests.

November 26, 2016: Josh Miller (from the Pappy Johns Band)



Links: Pappy Johns Band, More Pappy Johns Band Stories, Video above courtesy of Six Arrows Media

December 3, 2016: Matt Weidinger



Links: Matt Weidinger, More Matt Weidinger Stories, Video above courtesy of Andrea Cassis

December 10, 2016: Joel Johnson



Links: Joel Johnson, More Joel Johnson Stories, Video above courtesy of Andrea Cassis

Here's a bonus video of the Coachmen with Rob Cutting



Video above courtesy of Andrea Cassis

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Sunday, November 20, 2016

CONGRATS! Hamilton's Lori Yates to Receive Cashbox Canada Legacy Award


Hamilton's Alt-Country Queen, Lori Yates will soon be honoured by online magazine, Cashbox Canada. On December 10, 2016, she'll be awarded their prestigious Legacy Award.  According to the webiste: "The honour is awarded to a Canadian music personality who has paved roads and through dedication and hard work earned a spot in Canadian music history".

When approached for comment, Lori said, "It's a great honour to be acknowledged and given the Cashbox Canada Legacy award. I knew I wanted to be a singer since I was 8 years old and I'm so lucky to have been able to follow my dreams."

CONGRATS LORI! It's well-deserved.







Links: Lori Yates, More Lori Yates Stories, Video above courtesy of Lori Yates

Past winners of the accolade include Bobby Curtola, Robbie Lane, Fred Ramsperger and Danny Marks.


Blast from the Past: Lori's Latest CD

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Saturday, November 19, 2016

Kitchener's Jesse Parent and the Pines Release Plush and Passionate Live Album!


Live at the Schoolhouse Theatre, the latest release from Kitchener's Jesse Parent and the Pines, documents quite a beautiful,  live show.  Listeners will be impressed with the plush acoustic sound and amazing songcraft.

Jesse's voice and acoustic guitar reverberate with passion and vitality.  The rest of the band backs him up with spectacular musical skill, lush harmonies and energy.  They're at home with Folk, Soul, Blues, Americana and more.

This top notch band includes Matt McLeod (bass), Chad Davis (drums), Nick Barkley (keys), Steve Wood (pedal steel), Lynn Jackson (vocals) and  Emily Barkley (vocals).

CD's are available at Jesse's impressive live shows, his online shop and cdbaby.



Blast from the Past: Jesse's Previous Album

Links: Jesse Parent, More Jesse Parent Stories, More Releases, Video above courtesy of Jesse Parent

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Videos: Al Lerman, Robin Banks, Carlos Del Junco, Dawn Tyler Watson


With the sudden loss of the Golden Pheasant in St, Catherines, the Niagara region lost a wonderful Saturday matinee hosted by the amazing Mighty Duck Blues Band.

Thankfully, the matinee returned in September and the band is back in action at the Bar Upstairs.  They be rockin' the joint with a nunber of very special guests.

Here are a few videos from some upcoming guests.

November 19: Al Lerman of Fathead



Links: Al Lerman, More Fathead Stories, Video above courtesy of Annelie Jönsson

November 26: Robin Banks



Links: Robin Banks, More Robin Banks stories, Video above courtesy of randallstaffordcook

December 3: Carlos Del Junco



Links: Carlos Del Junco, More Carlos Del Junco Stories, Video above courtesy of Richard Sugarman

December 10: Dawn Tyler Watson



Links: Dawn Tyler Watson, More Dawn Tyler Watson Stories, Video above courtesy of Laura Carbone

Links: Mighty Duck Blues Band, More MDBB Stories

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Sunday, November 13, 2016

Ensemble! Season 5, Episode 4 Features Cory Cruise and Gillian Nicola


The 5th episode of Cable 14 Hamilton's show, Ensemble! will be airing soon and it features two incredible artists: Cory Cruise and Gillian Nicola.

This episode is no longer available.

Here are some videos to whet your appetite!





Links: Cory Cruise, More Cory Cruise Stories, Videos above courtesy of Cory Cruise



Video above courtesy of Band on a Couch



Video above courtesy of Nick Reyes

Links: Gillian Nicola,  More Gillian Nicola Stories

Blast from the Past: 2 Episodes of  Ensemble! Season 1

Links: Ensemble!, More Ensemble! Stories

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Saturday, November 12, 2016

Newest Mark Crissinger Album Filled with Hamilton's Everyman Soul!


Hamilton's everyman soul has seeped into Night Light, the newest offering from BC Bluesman
Mark Crissinger.  Partly-recorded in Hammertown by Carl Jennings (Freedom Train) at Westmoreland Studio, the non-nonsense, meat and potatoes feel of the city is all over the album,

Mark and the gang have thrown in all types of Blues stylings: country, boogie woogie, soulful, rockin' and more to keep things very interesting. With down-to-earth, slice-of-life lyrics and well crafted songs, the album's of the highest calibre.

This is due to Mark's amazing vocal/guitar skills and his choice of a fabulous backing band; Bill Hicks of Powder Blues (drums), Jay Stevens (bass), Dan Dube of Renovation Blues Band (keys) and Marty Howe of The Martys (harmonica). Special guests on the project include Steve Hill (guitar), Pat Rush (slide guitar) , Jerome Godboo (harmonica) and Jeff Heisholt (organ).

You can pick up the CD at any of Mark's incredible show or purchase it through cdbaby, iTunes, and eMusic.



Links: Mark Crissinger, More Mark Crissinger Stories, Video above courtesy of Open Globe Studio, More Releases

Blast from the Past: Mark's Previous Album: Blues Expression

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