Thursday, April 6, 2017

News Roundup (Lonnie Brooks, Headframe, BA Johnston)


Trebleclef had fun seeing Lester Smith re-unite with some of his former Trickbag partners for an incredible show at Warmington's in Brantford

Left to right: Larry Fuedo, Lester Smith, Paul Panchezak, Steve Beach
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Our little monkey also experienced an explosive Blues show featuring the Jack de Keyzer Band with Jerome Godboo and Spencer Mackenzie. To was his first visit to the impressive Seneca Queen Theatre in Niagara Falls.

Left to right: Jerome Godboo, Spencer Mackenzie
Treble with Jack de Keyzer
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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Trickbag and Smoke Wagon Blues Band Vidoes






Videos above courtesy of Trickbag Canada





Videos above courtesy of Corey Lueck
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Monday, April 3, 2017

CONGRATS! 2017 Junos Winners

Unfortunately, there were no local winners in the televised portion of the Junos on April 2, 2017.  There were a few during a separate gala on on the 1st.

Gord Downie added two more awards (Songwriter of the Year and Group of the Year for his band, The Tragically Hip) to the three he earned the day before. That's five total! Dual winners include Leonard Cohen (Artist of the Year, Album of the Year) and Sarah McLachlan (Adult Contemporary Album of the Year, Canadian Music Hall of Fame)



Links: Gord Downie, More Tragically Hip Stories, Video above courtesy of Gord Downie



Links: Leonard Cohen, More Leonard Cohen Stories, Video above courtesy of Music for soul Petrovic Ilija Capko

The night was topped up by an amazing performance by Bryan Adams and multiple musicians performing the Juno co-host's hit Summer of  '69. Click here to see the video

Click here for the Spectator story.

Here's a complete list of winners
Click for the winners from Saturday's Gala

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Juno Awards, More Juno Stories
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Sunday, April 2, 2017

CONGRATS! Local Artists Bring Home Junos at 2017 Gala!

Diana Panton on the red carpet. Pic courtesy of Harrison Kennedy
Three talented Hamilton artists will be bringing home some much-deserved Juno hardware after the untelevised gala on April 1, 2017.  Local jazz singer Diana Panton adds one more to  her collection.  She won the Children's Album of the Year category for her recording: I Believe in Little Things. Hammertown rockers The Dirty Nil earned the Breakthrough Group of the Year award as well. Ex-Junkhouse and current Blue Rodeo member Colin Cripps produced and did guitar work on the Blues Album of Year winner Ride the One, from Toronto's Paul Reddick.




Links: Diana Panton, More Diana Panton Stories, Video above courtesy of eOne Music Canada



Links: The Dirty Nil, More Dirty Nil Stories, Video above courtesy of Dine Alone Records



Links: Paul Reddick, More Paul Reddick Stories, Video above courtesy of ContinentalRecSer

The big winner of the night was Gord Downie, who couldn't attend but won three awards: Adult Alternative Album of the Year, Recording Package of the Year and Rock Album of the Year (the latter with his band, The Tragically Hip).

 CONGRATS EVERYBODY and GOOD LUCK to the remaining nominees for the televised portion on April 2nd!

Click here for the Spectator story.

Here's the complete list of winners

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Saturday, April 1, 2017

Trebleclef to Release a Candid, Torrid, Scandalous Autobiography!


Trebleclef, our cute little mascot, has lived quite an interesting life! Recently, he put pen to paper for a brand-new autobiography - Too Much Monkey Business: The Wild Life and Crazy Times of a Music Loving Monkey. It’ll be dropping on June 31st from the prestigious Luigi Publishing.

Trebleclef’s holding nothing back! You’ll read tales of his early days as a roadie for Crowbar, Teenage Head and The Smoke Wagon Blues Band. There’ll also be candid stories of his struggles with banana schnapps addiction, smoking banana peels with Ozzy and epic drinking contests with Keith Moon. Readers will finally find out about his much rumoured, torrid, doomed love affair with Cher and other juicy stuff.

He’s even included a chapter about his short lived band, Monkey See Monkey Want. The book discloses how they journeyed from the slums of Ancaster to international stardom, opening for many huge acts. Trebleclef reveals the sordid details of their ill-fated final tour, ending with his vicious attack on the headliner, the Banana Splits.

Co-written with local, Oprah Book Club ignored author April Fulcilli, it promises to be the page turning tell-all of the summer.

Be one of the first to pick up this shocking book at the official book launch on June 31st. It’ll be held at Slappy’s House of Books and Tacos on Cheetah Memorial Drive in Hamilton. There’s even rumours of a Monkey See Monkey Want reunion (depending on whether they can raise bail).

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Thursday, March 30, 2017

News Roundup (Tim Gibbons, Sunrise Records Expansion, Passings, Trebleclef)

Picture courtesy of Decca


Links: Surfaris, Video above courtesy of Rollingstones50yrs3

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    The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music Loving Monkey

    L to R: Ron Hiegelsberger, Darran Poole (Rootbone) and Omar Tunnoch (Fathead)
    Trebleclef popped by the Black Swan in Burlington to check out the incredible Darran and the Poole Boys

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    L to R: Charlie Cooley, James Anthony, John Dickie, James Rasmussen
    Our little monkey also visited the Purple Heather in Burlington for the first time.  As always, the James Anthony Band rocked the place. They were joined by the amazing John Dickie.

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    Tuesday, March 28, 2017

    New Hot, Dirty and Nasty CD from Hamilton's TG Swampbusters (ft Tim Gibbons)


    Hamilton's TG Swampbusters (the newest project of the legendary Tim Gibbons) is back with another hot, dirty, nasty slab of musical gumbo! The latest album, Swamp Rock Country Blues continues the rough and tumble spirit of its predecessor.

    This is music you can just feel in your bones. It ain't always pretty but it'll stir you up just right.

    You can pick up one of these incredible CDs at their blazing live show. It also can be purchased at Dr. Disc, Picks N Sticks, Urban Hamilton Artists, Crash Landing, or Cheapies. If you need to get it online, the album's available through cdbaby.



    Blast from the Past: Previous Swampbusters CD - Swamp Tooth Comb

    Links: Tim Gibbons, More Tim Gibbons Stories, More Releases, Video above courtesy of BOYDWILSONFILMS
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    Sunday, March 26, 2017

    Hamilton's Kirby Creates Folk-Pop-Rock Explosion on Latest Album


    Hamilton singer/songwriter, Kirby has created a folk-pop-rock explosion with his latest self titled album.  Uniting beautiful, acoustic guitar with synth sounds and a rocking rhythm section, he and his band have generated quite an impressive sound.

    With his wonderful, spirited voice and excellent lyrics, Kirby has made a modern recording that tips its hat to the roots of the past. Truly, the best of both worlds.

    Kirby's accompanied by a marvelous group of artists: Max Wray (guitar), Eric Thachuck (bass), Matt Burns (drums), Matthew Montour (guitars, organ, more) and Mike Yates (Strings) with Robyn Dell’unto, Tiffany Hunter and Trevor Howard helping on vocals.

    This incredible album can be downloaded via his Bandcamp page.






    Blast from the Past: Kirby EP - Into the Dark

     Links: Kirby, More Kirby Stories, Video above courtesy KirbySings, More Releases
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    Thursday, March 23, 2017

    News Roundup (Chuck Berry, James Cotton, Robin Benedict, Brennagh Burns, CBC Radio Chart)

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    1. Walk Off the Earth: Fire in my Soul
    2. The xx: On Hold
    3. The New Pornographers: High Ticket Attractions
    4. Fast Romantics: Why We Fight
    5. Overcoats: Hold Me Close
    6. Portugal. The Man: Feel it Still
    7. Whitehorse: Boys Like You
    8. Ruth B: Superficial Love
    9. Scott Helman: 21 Days
    10. Bill and Joel Plaskett: The Next Blue Sky
    11. Common Deer: Confession (I Should Have Known)
    12. Ron Sexsmith: Radio
    13. Sarah Slean: Sarah
    14. David Usher: They Will Believe (In This Love)
    15. Arcade Fire ft Mavis Staples: I Give You Power
    16. Bobby Bazini: Never Let Go
    17. Robyn Dell'Unto: Face to Face
    18. Sheryl Crow: Halfway There
    19. Declan McKenna: The Kids Don't Wanna Come Home
    20. Joseph: Canyon
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      Wednesday, March 22, 2017

      Detroit's Harper and Midwest Kind Videos









      Links: Harper and Midwest Kind, Videos above courtesy of Peter D Harper
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