Guitar Mikey and Friends@Blues With a Feeling (June 9, 2012)

Guitar Mikey (guitar, vocals on Mean Old Lady), Billy Gibson (harmonica, vocals on Mississippi Saxophone), Peter Nunn (keyboards), From Trickbag: Larry Feudo (guitar), Paul Panchezak (drums), Michael Hickey (bass)





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Click here for more from the show, Click here for a CD review and one more song from this show

Bonus Videos courtesy of Studio61icom





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News Roundup (Chiarelli, Tom Wilson, Local Videos)

Local

• Rita Chiarelli's Music from the Big House film reviewed by Hollywood Reporter and NY Times

Canada

• June 2012 edition of Maple Blues Magazine (Chuck Jackson, Robin Banks, Cameo Blues, 24th Street Wailers, Jimmy Bowskill)

World

• Pete Cosey (Miles Davis, Muddy Waters) passes
• Bob Welch (ex-Fleetwood Mac) passes
• Lou Pride passes
• Podcasts: Roadhouse 381 (featuring Treassa Lavasseur), Nothing But the Blues 195 (featuring JW Jones, Otis Spann)

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Blues Cruise with Trickbag & Kelly Jay
• 2010: Rick and the Krickets@Crazy Clover
• 2011: Astrid Young@Brantford Station House

Featured Videos

Links: Wayne Krawchuck, More Banned From Heaven Stories, Video courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers


Links: Lee Harvey Osmond, More Tom Wilson Stories, Video courtesy of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings



Links: Lee Anne Wesseling, More Lee Anne Wesseling Stories, Video courtesy of FredHeadPokey

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New Guitar Mikey and the Real Thing CD: Out of the Box

Hamilton's Guitar Mikey now lives near the legendary crossroads in Clarksdale, Mississippi but you can hear Mikey's Steeltown roots on his latest CD (with The Real Thing), Out of the Box (available through Chicago's Earwig Music)

In a nice touch, the CD is dedicated to the musician's former mentor, the legendary Hamiltonian King Biscuit Boy. Former KBB bassist Doug Carter co-wrote a few numbers on the disc as well.

Biscuit Boy would be proud of this disc, which is jam-packed with real, down home, straight ahead rockin' blues. This is wonderful working man's boogie.

He doesn't just stay with the 12-bar blues format though. As the album title suggests, the music (which Mikey describes as hybrid blues) pushes the envelope but still has that groovy, funky swagger.

As a special treat, former Muddy Waters guitarist Bob Margolin joins Mikey and his great band on The Bigger Fool.

The CD is available at his live shows and through his web-site. You can also pick them up at Dr. Disc.

Below is a recent live performance of a song from the CD. Click here for more footage of this show. Click here for more of Guitar Mikey's part of the show.



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Blues With a Feeling 2012@Leander Boat Club (June 9, 2012)

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Click here for more of Guitar Mikey's Show, Click here for a CD review and one more video from this show

Links: Guitar Mikey, More Guitar Mikey Stories, More King Biscuit Boy Covers/Stories



Links: Steve Strongman, More Steve Strongman Stories



Links: Jesse O'Brien, More Jesse O'Brien Stories, More Jerry Lee Lewis Covers/Stories

Our Pictures from the Event, More Pictures

Blast from the Past: More From Past Blues With a Feeling Shows

New Steve Strongman Acoustic CD: A Natural Fact

Steve Strongman is known around the world for his high powered, high energy electric guitar sound.  For his latest CD, A Natural Fact, this Hamilton boy's decided to show that he's equally adept with an acoustic guitar.

This ain't no collection of slow, introspective, ballads though.  The stripped down feel allows his great voice to show off it's energy and power (especially on Haven't Seen It Yet and The Mood).  Plus, the boogie he's always had is still here.

Steve also takes advantage of the acoustic format to explore some older blues vibes on a few numbers (while still maintaining a foot in the present). You can hear this from the quasi-gospel sound of I Forgot, to the jazzy, old-timey Full of You, and the rawness of Just One Thing

Though a few tunes are just Steve and his guitar (as well as harmonica), he had a few musical pals to keep him company:  Jesse O'Brien, Alec Fraser, Rob Szabo (who also produced the CD), Dave King, and Suzie Vinnick (who duets with him on Leaving).

The CD is available at his live shows and as a download on iTunes.

Below are live performances of songs from the CD. Courtesy of IndieEyes





Blast From the Past: Steve Strongman Playing Acoustic at Slainte 

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King Biscuit Boy YouTube Videos

Video courtesy of CoolFoolTheBook


Unfortunately, the other videos that were here before were removed by YouTube.

Blast From the Past: More KBB Videos 

Links: King Biscuit Boy, More KBB Stories 

News Roundup (Swick, Sinnicks, Local Videos)

Local

• View Magazine article on Tomi Swick
• The Johnny Max Band (including Jesse O'Brien) was awarded The Mississauga Arts Council Award (MARTY) for 'Established Performing Group of the Year'
• Sounds of the Hammer interview w/Steve Sinnicks

World

• Herb Reed, Founder of the Platters, passes
• Biographic comic strip of the Rolling Stones
• New Blues releases for June 2012
• Celtic Radio Podcasts
• Nothing But the Blues Podcast # 194

Funny Stuff

• 10 musicians that deserve their own ice cream flavours

Blasts From the Past

• 2009: Blues With a Feeling@Corktown (TNT Bluesmen, Wayne Janus, more)
• 2010: Big Rude Jake@Artword Artbar
• 2011: Bill Bourne@Brantford Station Gallery

Featured Videos

Links: Rita Chiarelli, More Rita Chiarelli Stories, Video courtesy of Han Stouten



Links: Boogie Infection, More Snow-Heel Slim Stories, Video courtesy of Steinberg321



Links: Bob Bryden, More Bob Bryden Stories, Video courtesy of ReignGhost

New Brennagh Burns CD

Singer/Songwriter Brennagh Burns's latest CD is called Raw and that describes the marvellous music on this disc to a T. Most of the songs feature only vocals, acoustic guitar and a djembe drum. As a result, the sound is as honest and real as you get.

This stripped down affair works well as it helps bring out Brennagh's outstanding, expressive vocals. She also blends in great guitar work and talented songwriting.

Chad Brown joins her on the aforementioned djembe (with Zander Lamothe filling in on a track) and Rob Lamothe adds his electric guitar on one tune as well.

So if you like your music organic and authentic pick up the CD at Brennagh's live shows.

Below are two live performances of tracks from the disc. Click here for the rest of the same show.




Blast from the Past: Brennagh at a Song Swap@Moonshine Cafe

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Cindy Dell and Friends@Brantford Station Gallery (May 27, 2012)

Cindy Dell (lead vocals, backing vocals on Ruby), Amy Di Nino (percussion), Matthew Ryan Wooley (lead vocal on Ruby, guitar on 2nd song and Ruby), Brennagh Burns (backing vocals on 2nd song and Ruby), Duane Rutter (guitar on Ruby and Big Yellow Moon)









Click here for more video from the show and a review of Cindy's latest CD.

Bonus videos courtesy of Cindy.





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New Cindy Dell CD: Gathering Tales

Gathering Tales, the latest CD from singer/songwriter Cindy Dell, has the perfect title. A collection of stories is exactly what this disc is.

Each lyric paints a different tale. From carefree fun (Fishing Song), social commentary (Glory Daze), love (Lonely Boy Timid Girl), history (For As Long as the River Flows) and much more. Cindy's words offer great emotional resonance to every topic.

The variety of the music also mirrors the lyrics. Each tune has its own sonic soul. The songstress herself sings (and what an amazing voice), plays guitar, violin, harmonica and much more. Amy Di Nino (Wark) beautifully plays drums and other percussive instruments. David E. Campbell supplies the wonderful guitars.

The CD is available at her live shows.

Below are two videos from her recent CD Release Party. We'll be posting more from this show soon.





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