Stingrays @ Coach and Lantern (January 16, 2010)

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Links: Stingrays - More Stingrays Stories

Blues News Bites (Sons of the Hammer, Harrison Kennedy, Passings)

World

• Passings: Teddy Pendergrass, Bobby Charles (writer of "Walking to New Orleans" & "See You Later Alligator"), Sandra Wright, Mick Green (Pirates)
• Joe Bonamassa, Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Jason Bonham Form Supergroup Black Country
• Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast # 173 (they play an Andre Bisson song)
• Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart May be Working Together Again
• Clapton and Paul Simon to join Yoko's Plastic Ono Band for Feb. concert
• New Remake of Beatles' Yellow Submarine Movie
• New Ringo Starr CD

Featured Videos

Sons of the Hammer, Sonny Del Rio, Bob Lanois Tribute to Jackie Washington


Harrison Kennedy Video Profile at Roots Music Canada

New Jack De Keyzer Live CD: The Corktown Sessions

Local Blues superstar, Jack De Keyzer has released an impressive recorded-in-Hamilton live CD. "The Corktown Sessions" was recorded at the popular live venue on May 1, 2009.

Jack performs a number of his greatest tunes (Blues Thing, Engine Trouble, King of the Blues) and some choice covers (Signed Sealed Delivered, Hold On I'm Coming, Rock This House, and More)

Both Jack's stunning guitar work and incredible voice are in full display here. Funk, soul, boogie and good old fashioned Rockin' Blues are.

All throughout the performance, his first-class band matched De Keyzer's energy and skill - Alan Duffy (bass), Hamilton's Danny Lockwood (drums), David McMorrow aka Groove Doctor (keys)

This amazing CD is available at his shows and through Indiepool.com.

Links: Jack de Keyzer, More Jack De Keyzer Stories

Blues News Bites (HMV, Drinking Songs, Local Videos)

Canada

• New HMV digital download store

World

• Elvin Bishop Releases Limited Edition CD to Help His Mentor, Little Smokey Smothers
• Buddy Guy and Al Green producer Willie Mitchel passes 

Funny/Weird Stuff

• Barstool Mountain's Top 100 Drinking Songs

Videos 

905 Band At Canal Days


Dave Pomfret Live at INDI 101


Ben Somer at Bluemoon Lounge


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Performer of the Week: Wayne Janus

Wayne Janus divides his time between various spots in Canada but he's a local boy at heart.

He's performed at clubs and festivals all over Canada and the US since the 90's. One amazing addition to his resume is the ten-year stint as the lead guitarist for the legendary George “Wild Child” Butler, who said he was the meanest blues guitarist he ever heard.

This incredible singer/songwriter has three CD's to his name - each with its own special flavour: Rockin' Blues (OMP), Swamp Blues (All Access Blues), and Folk/Jazz/Rock Fusion (September Moon)

No matter what style he's playing, Wayne bring energy and musicianship. He can make the guitar scream, wail and soothe. His amazing voice can also adapt to many styles.

According to his MySpace Page, he's currently producing a new disc for 2010. It'll be interesting to see which direction he goes on.

Links: MySpace - CD Baby - YouTube

New Jerry Johnson CD: Right Now

The new year has gotten off to a rockin' start with the release of the new Jerry Johnson CD, Right Now.

The disc continues the Texas-style, psychedelic, hard rockin' sound from his previous CD, Show Some Action. Jerry has also reunited the same amazing team from that earlier album: Rob "Lord Bubba" Brown on bass and Teenage Head's Jack Pedler on drums.

The music is funky, groovy, and LOUD! It'll make ya boogie but it'll shake your house!

If your ears are up to the challenge (don't worry, there are a few quiet moments), the disc is available at his shows.

Below are a few videos from his Donnely's Pub performance on January 9, 2010. All songs are from the new CD. Click here if you can't see them.









Links: Jerry Johnson , More Jerry Johnson Stories

Hammer Daddies & Andrew Hill @ Galley Pump (Jan 9, 2010)

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Chess Brothers @ Buddy's Roadhouse (Jan 8, 2010)

The Chess Brothers are Larry Fuedo (guitar) and Les Smith (Harmonica, vocals) from Trickbag with James Anthony (guitar, vocals)







Links: James Anthony - Trickbag - Les Smith

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Blues News Bites (Smoke Wagon, Podcasts, X-Mas)

Local

• Lee Harvey Osmond is #3 in No Depression Magazine's best of 2009
• Melissa McClelland in Galaxie Folk Roots Top 40 Canadian Spins of 2009
• Tom Wilson is CHCanada.com's Creator of the Year
• Tapestry Bistro will be shut down as of January 2010

Canada

• Newfoundland Bluegrass legend Rex Yetman passes
• Neil Young and Burton Cummings awarded Order of Canada

 World

• Nothing But the Blues podcast #68
• Roadhouse Podcast #254
• Janis Joplin guitarist James Gurley passes 
• John Lennon's Walk of Fame Star Disappears
• New Book on Texas Blues 
• What Makes a Good Blues Name 
• Tim Hart of Steeleye Span passes 

Videos



Links: Smoke Wagon Blues Band, More Smoke Wagon Blues Band Stories

John Lee Hooker: Blues for Christmas video



Hilarious music videos set to Charlie Brown cartoons

Perfomer of the Week: Burnin' Ethyl

We're gonna have a rockin' start to the year as we announce the great Burnin' Ethyl as the first Performer of the Week for 2010.

Burnin' Ethyl are masters of butt-shakin' boogie. Their catchy tunes mix rockabilly, pop, roots rock and a bit of country. These talented lads have also backed up the wonderful Ginger St. James on occasion.

This Friday, they'll be invading Waltz at 9 pm. So if you have any party power left over from New Years, this would be a great show to spend it.

Links: MySpace - Facebook