Today (Friday, April 27, 2018) would have been American vocalist Kirby Stone's 100th Birthday. His ensemble, the Kirby Stone Four (KS4) released many popular albums and singles.
It was a dark and (ice) stormy night when Hamilton Singer/Songwriter Sarah Beatty was honoured by the Jack Richardson London Music Awards. On April 15, 2018, while an ice storm was raging, Sarah was handed a well-deserved. Ontario Independent Recording Artist Award.
She had this to say on her Facebook page:
All kinds of love. Thank you to everyone who voted when I put the call out! We did it!!
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Hamilton musician Brian Wice. He passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, just months after his beloved wife and musical partner, Angela McKay. He was also a regular at the Hamilton Folk Club.
His obituary:
WICE, Brian Carl - Peacefully (on his own terms) at his home, surrounded by love on April 16, 2018 in his 74th year.
Beloved husband of the late Angela McKay. Loving father of Brent (Roxana), David (Coby) and Benjamin. Cherished Grandpa of Julia, Taylor, Lacey and Lindsay.
Dear brother of Julia, the late Barbara (Hank), Alan (Slavica) and Grant (Angèle). Brian will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews, family and his enormous circle of friends.
Special thanks to all of Brian’s caregivers for their kindness and support.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Brian’s life will take place at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, 555 Bay Street North, on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 6:30pm.
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Jeannie Ingrassia, an integral member of the Guitar Clinic in Hamilton. She passed away on April 11, 2018. Our condolences to her friends and family.
We are currently looking for a picture of Jeannie to post here. Please email us at blueshamilton@gmail.com if you have one to send to us.
When I took my first band there to rehearse 4 days a week as we prepared to launch, she wouldn't accept any payment until we'd had our first gig. That was just the beginning of many years of friendship, support and encouragement. I was always super happy to see her whenever we connected.
Chris Church (former employee)
The guitar clinic was my first job when I was 17 fixing amps and pedals Jeannie was super nice to me always she had a wicked sense of humour she always made sure I had a good lunch to eat.. at Rosas bakery. She was a warm intelligent woman who did not take any shit I will miss her. She was a super nice person everyone who worked at the clinic had respect for her everyone liked her. She was a mom to all of us guys that worked there at the time. R.I.P
Jeannie allowed me to make payments over a year to help me pay for my 1st six string F-bass. Without that help, I would not have evolved into the musician I am today.
Christina Ingrassia (daughter)
She loved the people that came through the door of the Clinic, & she really did enjoy helping people, she was a true music lover; music all the time, at home, in the car. She was even singing & groovin' right up until the end.
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