Performer of the Week: Yitka Karlik

Born in the Czech Republic, Yitka Karlik has been playing in groups since the age of 16 and joined a professional band in Prague at 18. She immigrated to Canada in 1991.

Later, her adopted country got a taste of Yitka's musical talents. Her CD, Contradiction was nominated for a 2007 Hamilton Music Award (Folk/Traditional).

Yitka's enchanting work contains both modern folk/pop sensibilities and an old-world style sound. Her accent also adds to the exotic flavour.

You'll be able to hear her unique talents soon as she'll be visiting the Pearl Company on Nov. 13, 2009. Her CD is available at Dr. Disc, Cheapies, Crash Landing, Looney Tunes, and can be purchased online on CDBaby

Links: MySpace, YouTube

Chris Chambers - Beaver and Bulldog (Oct 16, 2009)

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New Tiny Bill Cody and the Liquormen CD

Tiny Bill Cody is the wonderful musical alter-ego of writer and artist, Tor Lukasik-Foss. On his newest CD, he's aided and abetted by the Liquormen. Together, the band created a very unique album.

The songs on this disc are as alternative as you can get and still be in the roots music realm.

A cabaret/lounge sound permeates a few of the tunes (but always with with an experimental twist). You can find a little of everything here: rocking out, jazz, folk, pop, yodeling (yes - YODELING!) and more.

Lyricswise, Tiny Bill Cody shows a very sharp sense of humour and great songwriting ability.

If you want something different than the usual fare, pick up this CD from any of the band's shows or check out the web site.

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Performer of the Week: Eddie's Club Blues

You'll never experience anything quite like Eddie's Club Blues. This two man band featuring musical vet, Ron Copple (guitar/vocals) and Ian Linton (Bass/Vocals) meld everything from dance beats, jazz sounds and funky stuff into classic blues standards.

The raw vocals hark back to old delta blues players but with a modern twist similar to what RL Burnside tried in the latter part of his career.

You can check them out yourself on Saturday, October 17 at the Winking Judge.

Steve Strongman - Slainte (October 11, 2009)

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Blues News Bites

Local

• Steve Strongman recording Live DVD on November 14, 2009 in West Lincoln Barn
• View Magazine Interviews: Shawn Brush, Tiny Bill Cody (bottom of page), Rick Taylor (bottom of page)

National

• Canadian Aboriginal Music Award Nominations
• September/October Canadian Musician Magazine online

International

• Chicago Bluesman Alex Randle passes
• Isaac Hayes' Shaft to be Reissued

Performer of the Week: Rocket '88

Burlington/Oakville group Rocket 88 play blues based rock classics from the Stones, Allman Brothers, Stevie Ray, Clapton, ZZ Top and more. They can also kick out tunes from AC/DC, the Beatles, CCR, Steppenwolf and more.

Every member has over two decades of rockin' under their belt and the experience shows.

Click here to listen to their version Gimmie Some Lovin' - Click here for Joe Cocker's The Letter.

All samples courtesy of their site.

Blues News Bites (Trickbag, Dylan, Videos)

World

• Blues guitarist Freddy Robinson dies
• New Bob Dylan Christmas CD released (see video below)

Stephen Harper Sings the Beatles



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Sue Sweetman and JP Riemens - Artword Artbar (Oct 2, 2009)

Sue Sweetman and JP Riemens were sometimes backed up by Joe Clark (mandolin/guitar/vocals) and Rocky Hill (bass)

Tripleplay Debut at the Casbah

On Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, the blues band Tripleplay were introduced to the masses as they unleashed their good rockin' blues.

Tripleplay features Paul Lawrence on guitar and vocals (Big Trouble Band, Roughcut, Southbound), Bill Good on bass (Big Trouble Band, Silver Crickets) and Paul's daughter Megan on drums.

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