Saturday, April 1, 2017

Trebleclef to Release a Candid, Torrid, Scandalous Autobiography!


Trebleclef, our cute little mascot, has lived quite an interesting life! Recently, he put pen to paper for a brand-new autobiography - Too Much Monkey Business: The Wild Life and Crazy Times of a Music Loving Monkey. It’ll be dropping on June 31st from the prestigious Luigi Publishing.

Trebleclef’s holding nothing back! You’ll read tales of his early days as a roadie for Crowbar, Teenage Head and The Smoke Wagon Blues Band. There’ll also be candid stories of his struggles with banana schnapps addiction, smoking banana peels with Ozzy and epic drinking contests with Keith Moon. Readers will finally find out about his much rumoured, torrid, doomed love affair with Cher and other juicy stuff.

He’s even included a chapter about his short lived band, Monkey See Monkey Want. The book discloses how they journeyed from the slums of Ancaster to international stardom, opening for many huge acts. Trebleclef reveals the sordid details of their ill-fated final tour, ending with his vicious attack on the headliner, the Banana Splits.

Co-written with local, Oprah Book Club ignored author April Fulcilli, it promises to be the page turning tell-all of the summer.

Be one of the first to pick up this shocking book at the official book launch on June 31st. It’ll be held at Slappy’s House of Books and Tacos on Cheetah Memorial Drive in Hamilton. There’s even rumours of a Monkey See Monkey Want reunion (depending on whether they can raise bail).


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Thursday, March 30, 2017

News Roundup (Tim Gibbons, Sunrise Records Expansion, Passings, Trebleclef)

Picture courtesy of Decca


Links: Surfaris, Video above courtesy of Rollingstones50yrs3


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    The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Music Loving Monkey

    L to R: Ron Hiegelsberger, Darran Poole (Rootbone) and Omar Tunnoch (Fathead)
    Trebleclef popped by the Black Swan in Burlington to check out the incredible Darran and the Poole Boys

    Click here for more pictures of the event

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    L to R: Charlie Cooley, James Anthony, John Dickie, James Rasmussen
    Our little monkey also visited the Purple Heather in Burlington for the first time.  As always, the James Anthony Band rocked the place. They were joined by the amazing John Dickie.

    Click here for more pictures of the event

    Tuesday, March 28, 2017

    New Hot, Dirty and Nasty CD from Hamilton's TG Swampbusters (ft Tim Gibbons)


    Hamilton's TG Swampbusters (the newest project of the legendary Tim Gibbons) is back with another hot, dirty, nasty slab of musical gumbo! The latest album, Swamp Rock Country Blues continues the rough and tumble spirit of its predecessor.

    This is music you can just feel in your bones. It ain't always pretty but it'll stir you up just right.

    You can pick up one of these incredible CDs at their blazing live show. It also can be purchased at Dr. Disc, Picks N Sticks, Urban Hamilton Artists, Crash Landing, or Cheapies. If you need to get it online, the album's available through cdbaby.



    Blast from the Past: Previous Swampbusters CD - Swamp Tooth Comb

    Links: Tim Gibbons, More Tim Gibbons Stories, More Releases, Video above courtesy of BOYDWILSONFILMS

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    Sunday, March 26, 2017

    Hamilton's Kirby Creates Folk-Pop-Rock Explosion on Latest Album


    Hamilton singer/songwriter, Kirby has created a folk-pop-rock explosion with his latest self titled album.  Uniting beautiful, acoustic guitar with synth sounds and a rocking rhythm section, he and his band have generated quite an impressive sound.

    With his wonderful, spirited voice and excellent lyrics, Kirby has made a modern recording that tips its hat to the roots of the past. Truly, the best of both worlds.

    Kirby's accompanied by a marvelous group of artists: Max Wray (guitar), Eric Thachuck (bass), Matt Burns (drums), Matthew Montour (guitars, organ, more) and Mike Yates (Strings) with Robyn Dell’unto, Tiffany Hunter and Trevor Howard helping on vocals.

    This incredible album can be downloaded via his Bandcamp page.






    Blast from the Past: Kirby EP - Into the Dark

    Links: Kirby, More Kirby Stories, Video above courtesy KirbySings, More Releases

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    Thursday, March 23, 2017

    News Roundup (Chuck Berry, James Cotton, Robin Benedict, Brennagh Burns, CBC Radio Chart)


    News

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    1. Walk Off the Earth: Fire in my Soul
    2. The xx: On Hold
    3. The New Pornographers: High Ticket Attractions
    4. Fast Romantics: Why We Fight
    5. Overcoats: Hold Me Close
    6. Portugal. The Man: Feel it Still
    7. Whitehorse: Boys Like You
    8. Ruth B: Superficial Love
    9. Scott Helman: 21 Days
    10. Bill and Joel Plaskett: The Next Blue Sky
    11. Common Deer: Confession (I Should Have Known)
    12. Ron Sexsmith: Radio
    13. Sarah Slean: Sarah
    14. David Usher: They Will Believe (In This Love)
    15. Arcade Fire ft Mavis Staples: I Give You Power
    16. Bobby Bazini: Never Let Go
    17. Robyn Dell'Unto: Face to Face
    18. Sheryl Crow: Halfway There
    19. Declan McKenna: The Kids Don't Wanna Come Home
    20. Joseph: Canyon
    World

      Saturday, March 18, 2017

      GOOD LUCK! Local Artists on Searchlight Top 25

      Picture courtesy of CBC Music
      We are one step close to knowing who this year's winner of the CBC Searchlight competition. The panel chose an act from each of the 23 regions. Also, the two acts with the most popular votes are added to round out the top 25 list.

      Hamilton singer/songwriter Emma VanDyk won her city's category and LoFi Mind was chosen as the representative for Kitchener-Waterloo. The winner will be revealed soon.



      Links: Emma Van Dyk, Video above courtesy of  Emma VanDyk



      Links: LoFi Mind, More LoFi Mind Stories, Video above courtesy of LoFi Mind

      Here's the complete list:
      Blast from the Past: Last Year's Finalists

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      Wednesday, March 15, 2017

      CONGRATS! Hamilton's David Braid Wins 2 Canadian Screen Awards!


      Jazzman David Braid made his hometown of Hamilton proud by bringing home both of the awards he was nominated for at the 2017 Canadian Screen Awards. They were for his work on the incredible bio-pic Born to be Blue (based on the legendary Chet Baker).



      Video above courtesy of Movieclips Trailers

      Other notable winners include the Blues documentary I Am the Blues that won two awards and the Tragically Hip TV special A National Celebration, which earned 5.



      Links: Tragically Hip, More Tragically Hip Stories, Video above courtesy of Scott Kearley

      CONGRATS EVERYONE!

      Click here for the Hamilton Spectator story.

      Here are the music-related winners

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