Lest We Forget . . . Remembrance Day Videos (ft Loralee McGuirl, Fred Eaglesmith, Sheila Ludgate)

Update of 2013 Post

Links: Loralee McGuirl, More Loralee McGuirl Stories, Video above courtesy of Loralee McGuirl



Links: Fred Eaglesmith, More Fred Eaglesmith Stories, Video courtesy of Jos Westenberg

Links: John and Sheila Ludgate, More John and Sheila Stories, Video above courtesy of saxondale2

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Stunning Tom Wilson Documentary 'Beautiful Scars' on YouTube

'Beautiful Scars', the stunning Tom Wilson (aka Lee Harvey Osmond) biographical TVO documentary was recently released on YouTube. The film follows the veteran Hamilton artist's life in music, painting and his lifelong search for identity that took him to unexpected places. It's a remarkable look into the creative drive of one of Canada's most unique artists.

There are also a few guest appearances and commentary from Daniel Lanois, Ray Farrugia, Colin Linden, Graham Rockingham, Jesse O'Brien plus members of Tom's family and more.

Links: Lee Harvey Osmond, More Lee Harvey Osmond Stories, Video above courtesy of TVO Docs, More Documentaries

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CONGRATS! 2022 SOCAN Award Winners (including local artists)

The 2022 SOCAN Awards were handed out at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Toronto, on October 17, 2022. They celebrate the great accomplishments of Canada’s songwriters, screen composers, and music publishers in 2021.

Below is a complete lit of winners. Local acts are bolded.

Achievement in Feature Film

• Mychael Danna & Jeff Danna (Burlington) - The Addams Family
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of Mychael Danna and Jeff Danna - Topic
  
  
• Jonathan Kawchuk - Clara

Domestic Television - Fiction

• Robert Carli (Kitchener) - Murdoch Mysteries
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of Robert Carli - Topic
  
  
• Philip Bennett & Gary Koftinoff - Hudson & Rex

Domestic Television - Non-Fiction

• Stephan Moccio (St. Catharines) - Sportsnet Connected
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of Murray Fleming
  
  
• Murray Fleming (Oakville) -  Sportsnet Central
• Christopher Nickel -  Highway Thru Hell

International Film

• Mychael Danna & Jeff Danna (Burlington) - The Addams Family
• Justin Gregory Small, Ohad Benchetrit - Braven - 2018

Rap

• Polo G: Rapstar - co-written by Murda Beatz (Fort Erie)
  
  
  
  Links: Polo G, Video above courtesy of Polo G
  
  
• Internet Money: Lemonade 
• Drake: Way 2 Sexy
• Drake: Wants And Needs

Rock 

• JJ Wilde (Kitchener): Mercy
  
  
  
  Links: JJ Wilde, More JJ Wilde Stories, Video above courtesy of JJ Wilde
  
  
• The Blue Stones: Let It Ride
• Cleopatrick: Hometown

Achievement in Made-For-TV Movie

• Daryl Bennett - I Am MLK Jr.
• Cameron Catalano - The Wrong Patient

Breakout 

• Composer: Evan MacDonald 
• Songwriter: bbno$
• Songwriter - French: La Zarra

Country 

• James Barker Band: Over All Over Again
• Jade Eagleson: All Night To Figure It Out
• High Valley: River's Still Running
• Brett Kissel: Make a Life, Not A Living

Cultural Impact Award

• Tom Cochrane – “Life Is A Highway” 

Dance Music

• DVBBS: West Coast
• Loud Luxury, Frank Walker: Like Gold
• Regard, Tate McRae, and Troye Sivan: You
• Rêve: CTRL + ALT + DEL

Domestic Television - Animated

• Steven Skratt & Asher Lenz (Hotel Transylvania, Rusty Rivets)

Folk Roots

• Allison Russell

Hagood Hardy Award 

• Alex Cuba

International Achievement 

• OZ

International Song

• Dua Lipa: Levitating

International Television Series

• Graeme Cornies, James Chapple, Brian Pickett, David Kelly - Paw Patrol
• Ed Roberton (Barenaked Ladies): Big Bang Theory

Jan V. Matejcek New Classical Music Award

• Haralabos "Harry" Stafylakis

Licensed to Play

Presented to a SOCAN licensed business that consistently and conscientiously recognizes the importance of music rights and the importance of paying legal and ethical licenses for the public performance of music.

• Side Door

Most Streamed Production 

• Heartland (Keith Power)
• Paw Patrol (Graeme Cornies, James Chapple, Brian Pickett, David Kelly)

Pop

• BTS: Butter (Jenna Andrews)
• Jessia: I'm Not Pretty
• The Weeknd: Save Your Tears
• bbno$: edamame

Post Synchronization Right

• Editions Studio V Inc.

R&B

• Justin Bieber: Peaches 
• Doja Cat & The Weeknd: You Right
• GIVĒON: Scarred 

Screen Composer

• Keith Power

Songwriter

• Performer: Drake
• Producer: Koz

Vince Fontaine Indigenous Song Award

• Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Drezus: Where They At

Viral Song Awards

• Aqyila: Vibe For Me (Bob For Me)
• EllyOtto: SugarCrash!
• LILYISTHATYOU: F.M.R.N
• Tesher: Jalebi Baby

Links: SOCAN Awards, More SOCAN Award Stories

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Dave Rave and the Second Responders Debut is Tantalizing and Unforgettable

The self-titled debut album of Dave Rave and the Second Responders befits a local supergroup of this caliber. Everyone involved brings their A-game to this project, creating a tantalizing, unforgettable sound.

Each member is a powerhouse in their own right: Dave Rave (Teenage Head, Shakers, solo), Mark Foley (Swampbusters), Claude DesRoches (Shakers, Swampbusters), and Jack Syprek (Trews). Other guests include Drew Joseph Sisera (harmonica), Rick Miles (keyboard), Rick Andrew of the Shakers (backing vocals), Sofia Kiss (backing vocals) and Ariel Mucher (guitar).

Overflowing with catchy hooks and infectious grooves, this amazing recording is a must for all power-pop rock aficionados. You can also hear a sprinkling of psychedelic rhythms and alt-rock in the mix.

Apparently, this is only a one-off project but everyone who hears the album will be hoping for much more in the future.

CD's can be purchased at Dave Rave's explosive live shows and through many online services as well.

Video above courtesy of Steady Canoe

Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories, Video above courtesy of  Hamilton B. Lous, More Releases

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GOOD LUCK! 2023 Maple Blues Award Nominations Including Local Artists! VOTE!

Highlights from the press release:

In spite of another year of uncertainty in the face of a global pandemic, Canadian blues artists continued to write, record, and yes, even tour throughout Canada and beyond. Musicians of all genres faced much adversity in 2022, but the current slate of nominees for the upcoming Maple Blues Awards show that hard times can channel intense creativity. That’s the blues, in a nutshell. 

Public voting opens November 2nd, 2022 at 10:01 am Eastern Time and closes December 1st, 2022 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Fans can vote in eligible categories at www.mapleblues.ca

Winners of the Maple Blues Awards will be announced at the gala/performance on Monday January 30th, 2023 at Koerner Hall in Toronto. Tickets are on sale now and start at $35. Tickets for the not-to-be-missed event can be purchased here.

Click here for the winners. 

Below is a complete list of nominees. Local artists are in bold.

* artists is signed with Waterdown's Stony Plain Records

Acoustic Act

• Harrison Kennedy (Hamilton)
• Suzie Vinnick (Niagara)
• Blue Moon Marquee *
• Brandon Isaak
• Matt Andersen

Bassist 

• Gary Kendall (Downchild, Mighty Duck Blues Band, Hogtown All-Stars*)(Niagara)
• Alec Fraser
• Angelique Francis
• John Dymond
• Russell Jackson

Blues With a Feeling Award (Lifetime Achievement )

• Harrison Kennedy (Hamilton)
• Alec Fraser
• Bobby Dean Blackburn
• Brent Parkin
• Dalannah Gail Bowen
• Danny Brooks
• Murray Porter
• Tom Lavin

Drummer 

• Jim Casson (Downchild, Mighty Duck Blues Band, Hogtown All-Stars*)(Niagara)
• Tom Bona (Waterloo's Soulstack)
• Chris Nordquist
• Cory Blackburn
• Matt Sobb

Electric Act

• Steve Strongman (Hamilton) *
• Colin James*
• HOROJO Trio*
• Sue Foley*
• Blackburn

Entertainer

• Blue Moon Marquee*
• Crystal Shawanda (signed to Waterdown's True North Records)
• Steve Marriner*
• Sue Foley*
• Bywater Call

Female Vocalist

• Suzie Vinnick (Niagara)
• Crystal Shawanda (signed to Waterdown's True North Records)
• Angelique Francis
• Meghan Parnell
• Miss Emily

Guitarist

• Jack de Keyzer (Hamilton)
• Colin James*
• Sue Foley*
• Teddy Leonard
• Tony D

Harmonica Player 

• Roly Platt (Simcoe)
• Steve Marriner*
• Paul Reddick*
• Guy Bélanger
• Shawn Hall

Horn Player 

• Loretta Hale (Andre  Bisson Band) (Hamilton)
• Richard Thornton (Jack de Keyzer, Hamilton)
• Pat Carey (Downchild, Hogtown All-Stars*)
• Alison Young
• Chris Whiteley

Male Vocalist

• Harrison Kennedy (Hamilton)
• Steve Marriner*
• Jeff Rogers
• Kevin Harvey
• Matt Andersen

Piano/Keyboard Player

• Jesse O'Brien (Hamilton)
• Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne*
• Ann Vriend
• David Vest
• Debra Power

Recording (Producer)

• Harrison Kennedy: Thanks For Tomorrow (Harrison Kennedy / Jesse O'Brien) (Hamilton)
• Blue Moon Marquee: Scream Holler & Howl* (Blue Moon Marquee, Duke Robillard & Erik Nielsen)
• Colin James: Open Road (Colin James / Dave Mezaros) *
• Crystal Shawanda: Midnight Blues (on Waterdown's True North Records)(Dewayne Strobel) 
• Angelique Francis: Long River (Angelique Francis / Kiran Francis)

Songwriter

• Harrison Kennedy (Hamilton)
• Suzie Vinnick (Niagara)
• Colin James*
• Blue Moon Marquee*
• Colin Linden

International Artist 

• Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
• Erja Lyytinen
• Ghost Town Blues Band
• Larkin Poe
• Mavis Staples

New Artist/Group 

• Angelique Francis
• Campbell & Johnston
• Lyle Odjick
• Marcus Trummer
• South Island Rhythm Kings

Links: Maple Blues Awards, More Maple Blues Awards Stories

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Happy Halloween! Videos by Brock Zeman, Rob Lamothe, Gathering Sparks

Update of 2013 Post

Links: Brock Zeman, More Brock Zeman Stories, Video courtesy of  Gilmour Street Music Hall



Links: Rob Lamothe - More Rob Lamothe Stories, More Mike Daley covers/stories, Video courtesy of Scarygroove

Links: Gathering Sparks, More Gathering Sparks Stories, Video above courtesy of Gathering Sparks

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Happy Devil's Night! Rocket, Big Rude Jake, David Rotundo

Update of 2017 Post

Links: Rocket and the Renegades, More Rocket Stories, Video above courtesy of Rocket

Links: Big Rude Jake, More Big Rude Jake Stories, Video above courtesy of TheHollister



Links: David Rotundo, More David Rotundo Stories, Video above courtesy of ΜΑΧΑΛΙΩΤΗΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ

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Happy 'Punk for a Day' Day! Videos by Teenage Head, Forgotten Rebels, Simply Saucer, Noble Savages

Update of 2019 post

Links: Teenage Head, More Teenage Head Stories, Video above courtesy of nosense66



Links: Forgotten Rebels, More Forgotten Rebels Stories, Video above courtesy of Tate Thompson



Links: Simply Saucer, More Simply Saucer Stories, Video above courtesy of thelowestgear



Links: Noble Savages, Video above courtesy of LBird44

More Punk Stories

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October 2022 Episode of 'Sold on Hamilton With Judy Marsales featuring Bob Doidge

On October 1, 2022 on CHML 900AM another great episode of the 'Sold On Hamilton with Judy Marsales' radio show aired. This show featured the leg Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd realtor Rosalyn (Roz) Niewland.

Sold on Hamilton is generally broadcast on the first Saturday on the month between 11am and 12pm. It is hosted by Judy Marsales, owner of Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd (a proud HBL sponsor) and an amazing local music supporter. The program showcases the best and brightest citizens of the Hammer, including many musicians. Judy also discusses the Hamilton housing market.

Links: Bob Doidge, More Bob Doidge Stories, Show above courtesy of Global News, Sold on Hamilton, More 'Sold on Hamilton' Stories

Video above courtesy of Freaktography B-Side Videos

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GOOD LUCK! More Local Artists Heading to 2023 International Blues Challenge in Memphis

The incredible Hamilton band Garnetta and Dagroovmasters is heading to the 2023 in Memphis! The gang'll be competing against the best Blues acts from across the globe. They'll be showing the world what the Hammer can offer.

Garenetta and Dagroovemasters emerged victorious in the the hard-fought band category during the Toronto Blues Society IBC Finals at the Dakota Tavern. Little Magic Sam plus Glenn Marais & The Mojo Train were in the running as well. CONGRATULATIONS! 

Links: Garnetta and Dagroovmasters, More Garnetta and Da Groovmasters Stories, Video above courtesy of  Garnetta & Dagroovmasters - Topic

Toronto's Heather Luckhart won in the solo-duo category.

Links: Heather Luckhart, Video above courtesy of Heather Luckhart

We should also mention that unfortunately Bywater Call, who won the Grand River Blues Society band spot for 2023 can no longer make it to Memphis so Hamilton's Frank Cosentino Band will be going in their place. 

Links: Frank Cosentino, More Frank Cosentino Stories, Video above courtesy of Frank Cosentino

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Click here for the winners

Links: International Blues Challenge, More IBC Stories

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