News Roundup (Supercrawl, Checkerboard Floors, Matt Andersen, Uncorked)

Hamilton Spectator mentions our blog in story about journalism

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Pocast w Checkerboard Floors
  
  
  
  Links: Checkerboard Floors, More Checkerboard Floors Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
  
  
• Barber Shop Podcast w Tim Potocic of Supercrawl
  
  
  
  Links: Supercrawl, More Supercrawl Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast|

• Members of Western Swing Authority Win Canadian Country Music Awards
• Brant News Readers Choice Award Nominees
• Music Promoter Harold Kudlets Passes
• Hanna Bech Debut EP

World

• Shawn Colvin to receive Americana Lifetime Achievement Award
• Passings: Rudy Van Gelder (Jazz engineer)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef checked out the always wonderful Locke Street Festival!

With Dave Rave

Links: Matt Andersen, More Matt Andersen Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Click here for more pics from the festival

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He also popped by the amazing Supercrawl!

With the Vaudevillian

Links: Uncorked, More Uncorked Stories, More Who Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Click here for more pics from the festival

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CONGRATS! Shane Guse and Ed Ringwald of Waterloo's WSA Win Canadian Country Music Awards!

September 11, 2016 was a big night for the Waterloo group, Western Swing Authority as band members Shane Guse and Ed “Pee Wee Charles” Ringwald won Canadian Country Music Awards at a wonderful ceremony in London, Ontario.

Shane took home two awards, one for Fiddle Player of the Year and won the Special Instrument Player of the Year for his mandolin work. Ed received top Steel Guitar Player of the Year honours.  Because Ed now has five wins in a single category, he will be inducted into the All-Star Band Hall of Honour.

CONGRATS GUYS!



Links: Western Swing Authority, More WSA Stories, Video above courtesy of Concert Window

Alberta country boy Brett Kissel was the big winner this year with 5 awards. Other multiple winners include Dean Brody (3), Invictus Entertainment Group (3), Washboard Union (2) and Gord Bamford (2).

Here's the complete list of winners.

• Fiddler: Shane Guse (Western Swing Authority)
• Specialty Instrument: Shane Guse – Mandolin (Western Swing Authority)
• Steel Guitar: Ed “Pee Wee Charles” Ringwald (Western Swing Authority)
• Roots Artist: Washboard Union
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of Newcountrymusicbox
  
  
• Interactive Award: Brett Kissel
• Drummer: Chad Melchert
• Bass: Travis Switzer
• Fans’ Choice: Brett Kissel
• Album: Gord Bamford: Tin Roof
• Female Artist: Jess Moskaluke
• Male: Brett Kissel
• Group or Duo: High Valley
• Rising Star: Washboard Union
• Single: Dean Brody: Bring Down The House
• Video: Dean Brody: Bring Down The House
  
  
  
  Links: Dean Brody, More Dean Brody Stories, Video above courtesy of Dean Brody
  
  
• Songwriter: Dean Brody: Bring Down The House
• Guitar: Jason Barry
• Keyboard: Mike Little
• Hall of Fame Inductees: Murray McLachlan, Paul Mascioli (Mascioli Entertainment)
• Humanitarian Award: Mike Stevens
• Video Director: Stephano Barberis (Dallas Smith: Cheap Seats, Gord Bamford: Don’t Let Her Be Gone, Chad Brownlee: Hearts On Fire, Bobby Wills: So Much For Taking It Slow)
• Record Company: MDM Recordings
• Music Director – Large Market: Amanda Kingsland – CKBY FM (Ottawa)
• Music Director – Small or Medium Market: Paul Ferguson – CHCQ FM  (Belleville)
• Booking Agency: Invictus Entertainment Group
• Country Club: Ranchman’s Cookhouse and Dancehall (Calgary)
• Country Festival, Fair or Exhibition : Boots and Hearts Music Festival (Oro-Medonte)
• Country Music Program or Special: Chevy Top 20 Countdown – CMT
• Management Company: Invictus Entertainment Group
• Music Publishing Company: ole Media
• Record Company Person: Steve Coady – Warner Music Canada
• Recording Package: Brett Kissel: Pick Me Up
• Recording Studio: Barrytone Studios (St. Clements)
• Record Producer(s) : Mickey Jack Cones, Brett Kissel, Bart McKay (Brett Kissel: Pick Me Up)
• Retailer: iTunes Canada
• Talent Buyer or Promoter: Jim Cressman – Invictus Entertainment Group

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Canadian Country Music Association, More CCMA Stories

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VOTE in the Brant News Readers' Choice Awards (Deadline Sept 25, 6pm)!

There are a ton of music acts to choose from in the 2016 Brant News Reader's Choice Awards.  Two categories Live Entertainment and Professional Entertainers are just brimming with Brant region musicians.

You have until Sunday, September 25 at 6pm to vote for your favourites!

Live Entertainment
(performers only listed below)

• Arctic Cowboys
• BarCode
• The Bareback Riders
• Brad James
• Brant County Singers
• Brantford Memorial Concert Band
• Chris Strei
• Danny Thompson Band
• Edge Of The Bayou
• Eric Mills
• Heckle The Band
• Innersha
• Joan Minnery
• Kyle Rose
• Less Than Three
• Made Outta Myth
• Pay No Mind
• Peeler
• Ruby's Revenge
• Scott Ryan Band
• Squeeler
• Thee Empty Hours
• The Whatever Device

Professional Entertainers 
(Musical acts only listed below)

• 8 Second Ride
• BarCode
• The Bareback Riders
• Benjamin Dakota Rogers
• Big Shiny Two
• Brandon Corke
• Brant County Singers
• Caleb Turgeon
• Checkerboard Floors
• Chris Strei
• Cold Ethyl
• Danny Thompson Band
• Darren Boudreau
• David V. McKee
• Daylight For Dead Eyes
• Dry County
• Edge Of The Bayou
• Eric Mills
• Hairy Mulligan
• Heckle The Band
• Joan Minnery
• Less Than Three
• Mamoth Seed
• Mark Wilson
• Mike Stoneman The Piano Man
• Murray Williams
• Pay No Mind
• Peeler
• Ruby's Revenge
• Ryan Walsh
• Shifty Dickens
• Squeeler
• Steven Ryan
• Thee Empty Hours
• Who Made Who
• XL420

There are many other music related categories such as Dance Club, Music Instructor, Guitar Teacher, Voice Instructor, Music Store (New), Music Store (Used), Musical Instrument Store.

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Hamilton Music Promoter Harold Kudlets Passes

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of legendary Hamilton music promoter Harold Kudlets.  He passed away September 8, 2016 at the age of 100.  Our condolences to his family and friends,

He managed and booked such icons as Louis Armstrong, Glenn Miller, Ronnie Hawkins, The Band, Bill Haley, Billie Holiday, The Grateful Dead and many others.  He was instrumental in bringing many big acts to the Hamilton and Toronto areas.  In 2006, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at The Hamilton Music Awards

Stories about Harold: His Obituary, Spec Obit Story, FYI Music News Obit,  2015 Spectator, Rockabilly.nl, Durham region.com

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Hamilton's Hanna Bech Debuts With Stunning, Hook-Laden EP!

There're more musical hooks in Naked Bones, the debut EP from Hamilton's Hanna Bech than in most full albums.   The lady really knows how to craft a pop folk song with beautiful lyrics.

This amazing recording kicks off infectiously and hypnotically then reaches a sonic crescendo with the powerful, Tidal Wave.  It's all finished with two delicate songs that serve as calming afterglow.

Hanna's stunning back up team includes Rachel Nolan, Jon Busuttil, Michel DeQuevedo, John Muller, Pamela Gardner, Alex Samaras, Geoff Ball and Caroline Olsen.  No matter what's thrown at them by this EP (Folk, jazz pop, classical, etc), they handle it with gusto.

If you're interested in a copy, check out her live shows and pick one up or you can download it using Bandcamp.



Stream the album below



Links: Hanna Bech, More Hanna Bech Stories, Video above courtesy of Hanna Bech, More Releases

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News Roundup (Radio Free Universe, AIFEC Jam, Jennifer Budd, Johnny Max)

Greater Hamilton Musician Rebrands as Hamilton Musician Media 

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Pocast w Radio Free Universe
  
  
  
  Links: Radio Free Universe, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast
  
  
• New Benjamin Dakota Rogers Album.

New Marz Garage Video Podcasts

• First 4 Episodes: John Ellison, Laura Cole, Crystal Journey, Alfie Smith
• Episode 5: An Instrument for Every Child Jam
  
  
  
  Links: An Instrument for Every Child, Video above courtesy of Marz Homes
  
  
• Episode 6: Jennifer Budd
  
  
  
  Links: Jennifer Budd, More Jennifer Budd Stories, Video above courtesy of Marz Homes
  

Canada

• Talkin' Blues Podcast w Johnny Max

World

• Country Music Award Nominees
• Americana Music Association Lifetime Honourees
• Scottish Folk Singer Becomes Success and Disappears for Decades (bottom of page)
• Passings: Jerry Heller (agent and Promoter)

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef is resting up.  He'll be back soon

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Wonderful New Hamilton Video Series: Marz Garage (John Ellison, Laura Cole, Crystal Journey, Alfie Smith)

Hamilton company Marz Homes is a big supporter of the local music scene and now they've decided to ramp things up with a YouTube web series called Marz Garage.  Each wonderful episode will focus on a local Hammertown performer.

Here are the first few shows! Enjoy!



Links: John Ellison, More John Ellison Stories, Video above courtesy of Marz Homes



Links: Laura Cole, More Laura Cole Stories, Video above courtesy of Marz Homes



Links: Crystal Journey, Video above courtesy of Marz Homes



Links: Alfie Smith, More Alfie Smith Stories, Video above courtesy of Marz Homes

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The 2016 Freewheelin' Concert Lineup is Amazing! (The Laws, Jonathan Byrd, Corin Raymond, Lennie Gallant)

Dundas' Freewheelin' Concert Series is always a major highlight of every year.  It features four amazing concerts at the fabulous Carnegie Gallery.

Tickets to each concert are available individually but there is a subscription pice of  only $88 plus + HST for all four shows. 

Please phone the Carnegie Gallery at 905-627-4265 to purchase subscriptions or individual concerts

Below are a videos of the 2016 performers, enjoy!

September 24, 2016: The Laws

Links: The Laws, Video above courtesy of mxpxu2

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November 12, 2016: Jonathan Byrd and the Pickup Cowboys



Links: Jonathan Byrd, More Jonthan Byrd Stories, Video above courtesy of Jonathan Byrd

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January 21, 2017: Corin Raymond and the Sundowners

Links: Corin Raymond, More Corin Raymond Stories, Video above courtesy of EveryDayMusicTV

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March 25, 2017: Lennie Gallant

Links: Lennie Gallant, More Lennie Gallant Stories, Video above courtesy of Wendy Gilmour

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You Can Feel the Emotion on New Album from Brantford's Benjamin Dakota Rogers

Warm and inviting, Whisky and Pine, the new album from Brantford's Benjamin Dakota Rogers is as good as acoustic recordings get.  You can feel emotion in every flick of the string, every drawing of the bow and every turn of the phrase.

His unmistakable voice wraps itself around the beautiful lyrics, amazing harmonies and organic sounds.  You'll hear Celtic, Pop and traditional folk done in Benjamin's inimitable style.

This superb CD can be picked up at his live shows or purchases through cdbaby and iTunes.







Blast from the Past: Benjamin's Previous Album

Links: Benjamin Dakota Rogers, More Benjamin Dakota Rogers Stories, Videos above courtesy of Cultivate Music, More Releases

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News Roundup (David Lum, Mitch Hogg, Thom Adkins, Dave Jensen)

Canada's Walk of Fame Inductees include Brett Kissel and Corey Hart

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News

Passings

• Preston Hubbard (Fabulous Thunderbirds)
• Gilli Smyth (Gong)
• Toots Thielemans

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef was invited to a wonderful private event where he heard lots of great music!

Mike and Denise, the wonderful hosts!

Click here for more pictures of the event.

Links: David Lum, More David Lum Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B.Lous



Links: More Michael Hogg Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B.Lous



Video above courtesy of Hamilton B.Lous



Links: More Dave Jensen Stories, More Cyndi Devereux Stories, More John Harris Stories, More Jericho Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B.Lous

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