New JP Riemens CD: Dirty Sunset

Local singer/songwriter J.P. Riemens recently celebrated his brand new CD: Dirty Sunset. Even after many releases, JP has managed to bring fresh new ideas to his sound.

While still in the country vein, the disc manages to seamlessly incorporate folk, rock, a touch of blues, a bit of jazz and more. On top of everything else, JP's incredible lyrics add depth to whole proceedings.

On this disc, you'll find great toe-tappers (Roosevelt's Dancehall, This Girl Don't Cry) and slow, sweet songs (All Grown Up, Six Feet Under).

The amazing Brian Griffith lends his talented guitar-work to the CD. He's joined by Carrie Ashworth on bass, Danny Lockwood on drums, Eric Bouchet on keys, and Michael Fonfara on Hammond organ.

The disc is currently available at his shows.

To commemorate the new release, JP performed with Brian Griffith at the Cat N Fiddle on September 2, 2010. Below are a few videos - the first is a song from the new album.

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Links: JP Riemens - More JP Riemens Stories

New Sarah Harmer CD: Oh Little Fire

Juno nominated, Burlington singer/songwriter Sarah Harmer recently released her latest wonderful CD, Oh Little Fire.

While the music is more on the poppy side (including some really catchy hooks!), there's still an element of folkiness to the disc. She even includes some country elements, especially on the track Silverado.

Her amazing voice is in top form and the songwriting is superb.

Sarah is also backed up by great musicians and even enlisted the help of Neko Case and Metric's Jimmy Shaw to handle some vocal duties.

Please note that the iTunes version of the album includes 2 acoustic versions, a bonus track and artist commentary.

Below are a few live videos (courtesy of MoNoHair) of Sarah performing songs from the album.







Links: Sarah Harmer - More Sarah Harmer Stories

Carolina Blue: A Tribute to Michael O'Brien @ Corktown (August 29, 2010) Part 3

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Steve Strongman (guitar), Jack deKeyzer (guitar, vocals), Danny Lockwood (drums), Nick Nickafor (bass), Jesse O'Brien(keys)



Later on they were joined by John Till (Janis Joplin) (guitar, left), Sonny Del Rio (sax)





Then Harrison Kennedy (vocals) joined in for a few numbers.





Links: Michael O'Brien - Jesse O'Brien - More Jesse O'Brien Stories - Jack deKeyzer - More Jack deKeyzer Stories

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Carolina Blue: A Tribute to Michael O'Brien @ Corktown (August 29, 2010) Part 2

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John Till (Janis Joplin) (guitar left on 1st four songs), Jack deKeyzer (guitar, vocals on 1st 4 songs), Danny Lockwood (drums), Nick Nickafor (bass), Jesse O'Brien (keys, vocals on Watching the River Flow), Steve Strongman (guitar on Watching the River Flow)












Links: Michael O'Brien - Jesse O'Brien - More Jesse O'Brien Stories - Jack deKeyzer - More Jack deKeyzer Stories
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Carolina Blue: A Tribute to Michael O'Brien @ Corktown (August 29, 2010) Part 1

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John Till (Janis Joplin)(guitar left, vocals on Buried Alive in the Blues), John Mays (Fathead)(vocals, 1st 3 songs), Danny Lockwood (drums), Nick Nickafor (bass), Jesse O'Brien (keys)









The band was later joined by Steve Strongman (guitar) and Harrison Kennedy (vocals)





Links: Michael O'Brien - Jesse O'Brien - More Jesse O'Brien Stories
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Cool Fool by Doug Carter Explores Local Music Scene

Depending on your age, Cool Fool: Blues Rockin' in the Hammer by bassist Doug Carter, will be either a wonderful trip down memory lane or an entertaining history lesson. This amazing memoir chronicles Doug's days as a bassist for numerous Hamilton (mainly blues) bands from the sixties onward.

The author's writing style is very loose and informal, which definitely fits a book about the blues. It's an easy, fun read. Peppered with many unique photos, the memoir is a great experience.

Doug's co-star for this book would have to be the late King Biscuit Boy, his longtime friend and musical partner as they both struggle with making a living in the music industry. The memoir also doubles as a look at the local blues legend's early days.

Along the way, the writer touches on his encounters with many local music makers such as Harrison Kennedy, the Stingrays, Guitar Mikey, Jack DeKeyzer, and many more. Doug starts the book off with a wonderful story about an encounter with the legendary Muddy Waters.

This book is a must have for all local music fans, no matter what your age.


Below is a video promoting the book. Click here if you can't see it.

Doug Feaver @ Cedar House (August 27, 2010)

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Links: Doug Feaver site - More Doug Feaver Stories

Dan Medakovic, Rob Cunney, and Matt Coleman@West Town (August 24,2010)

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Links: Dan Medakovic - More Dan Medakovic Stories

Banned From Heaven @ Collin's Brewhouse (August 22, 2010)

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Links: Banned From Heaven site

Jordan John and the Blues Angels @ Artword Artbar (August 21, 2010) Part 2

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Link: Jordan John's Site

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This was a Tribal Gallery Presentation