News Roundup (Dallas Harms, Colour Film, Kill No Albatross, more)

Links: Dallas Harms, More Dallas Harms Stories, Video above courtesy of K Burgess

The Hamilton Spectator: Dallas Harms' Paper Rosie to be inducted into Canadian Songwriting Hall of Fame

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News

Local

• CHCH Videos: Matthew De Zoete (Colour Film) + Jennifer Lockman, Kill No Albatross
  
  
  Links: Colour Film (aka Matthew de Zoete), More Colour Film Stories, More CHCH Videos, Video above courtesy of CHCH
  
  Links: Kill No Albatross, More CHCH Videos, Video above courtesy of CHCH 
  
  
• Facebook video of Day of 1000 Musicians
• Cashbox Canada: Story on Kill No Albatross (scroll down)
• Niagara Musicians Play on Judy Brown's CD

Canada

• New Walk of Fame Inductees include Leonard Cohen + Andy Kim

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Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef made his first visit to the Judy and the Noteworthies interactive music weekly Wednesday show. It was great experiencing the sing-a-longs and more.

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He also took a well-deserved vacation to Niagara Falls, Ontario and visited many wonderful places!

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Niagara Area Musicians Play on Judy Brown's Amazing New Album

Say It, the fantastic new album from BC's Judy Brown is replete with marvelous songs. This is thanks, in part, to some musical talent from the Niagara region. Gary Kendall (bass, co-producer) and Jim Casson (drums) of the St. Catharines Blues group, the Mighty Duck Blues Band. They were part of the band that made this fabulous recording.

The album is Judy's first after a long hiatus from the music industry. Now she's back with a vengeance and exploring different aspects of the Roots sound. While Blues is the main vibe of choice, she and the group also dip their toes into soul, country, folk, boogie woogie rock and more.

Teddy Leonard (guitar, co-producer) and Michael Fonfara (keys) round out the main band and are joined by guests such as Colin Linden (mandolin) and Jeff Baker (harmonica). Wonderful background vocals are provided by Emily Ekelund, Bessie Wapp, Samantha Martin, Sheri Marshall, and Stacie L Tabb.

You can pick up a copy of her album at her online shop.





Links: Judy Brown, Videos above courtesy of Judy Brown, More Releases

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Hank Jones 100th Birthday

Today (July 31, 2018) would have been American Jazz pianist Hank Jones' 100th birthday! He played with, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Frank Sinatra, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Diana Krall, and more

Biography highlights (courtesy of Wikipedia)

• Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi (July 31, 1918)
• Played piano for Marilyn Monroe when she sang "Happy Birthday" to JFK (1962)
• NEA Jazz Masters Award (1989)
• ASCAP Jazz Living Legend Award (2008)
• National Medal of Arts (2008)
• Lifetime Achievement Grammy (2009)
• Passed away (May 16, 2010)

Video above courtesy of All That Jazz Don Kaart



Video above courtesy of dgbailey777



Video above courtesy of stevenl671

Links: Hank Jones, More 100th Birthdays

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News Roundup (Denielle Bassels, Polaris Short List, Duane Rutter, Cootes Paradise)

Beatles Related Cartoon

More Musical Toons

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News

Local

• CHCH Video: Denielle Bassels
  
  
  
  Links: Denielle Bassels, More CHCH Videos, Video above courtesy of CHCH
  
  
• Bman's Blues Report on Dan Mckinnon
• FYI Music News: Questions with Shade
• New Rocket & the Renegades Album
• New Suzie Vinnick album

Hamilton Spectator Stories

• Kojo Damptey
• Dan Lauzon
• Burlington Sound of Music Festival parts way with Executive Director

Polaris Prize Short List

• Alvvays – Antisocialites
• Jean-Michel Blais – Dans ma main
• Daniel Caesar – Freudian
• Jeremy Dutcher – Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa
• Pierre Kwenders – MAKANDA at the End of Space, the Beginning of Time
• Hubert Lenoir – Darlène
• Partner – In Search Of Lost Time
• Snotty Nose Rez Kids – The Average Savage
• U.S. Girls – In A Poem Unlimited
• Weaves – Wide Open

World

• Musicians Get the Girls (According to Science)
• Cindy Walker's 100th Birthday

Passings

• Adrian Cronauer (DJ that inspired Good Morning Vietnam)

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Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef had a fun time seeing Cootes Paradise @ the Corktown.

Links: Cootes Paradise, More Cootes Paradise Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Duane Rutter did an amazing job of opening the show!



Links: Duane Rutter, More Duane Rutter Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Click here for photos from this event!

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He also went to the Shakers at This Ain't Hollywood. It was a blast!

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Hamilton's Rocket & the Renegades Debut Will Hook You In Immediately

If ya got a hankering for music with some teeth to it, look no further than Born in the Hammer, the debut album from Hamilton's Rocket and the Renegades. These are some nasty, punky, rockabilly rhythms right here.  It'll hook you in immediately.

Rocket (aka Robin Magder-Pierce) has a voice that makes its presence known right from the start. There's emotion and power that'll hit ya hard! The impressive lyrical storytelling will keep you coming back for repeated listens.

The renegades boast such luminaries as Rick Prinsthal (Paperboys, Deacons, Krickets, 3D's) on guitar/vocals, 57 Trevy (Burnin' Ethyl) on bass/vocals and Claude DesRoches (Shakers, Swampbusters) on drums. Also popping in on the album are Mike Williams (bass) and Rick Andrew of the Shakers (backup vocals).

To get the CD in your hot little hands, you can contact rocket through her website or by showing up to one of her unforgettable live shows.



Video above courtesy of Robin Magder-Pierce



Video above courtesy of Rick Prinsthal

Blast from the Past: Rocket on Barber Shop Podcast

Links: Rocket and the Renegades, More Rocket Stories, More Releases 

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Wainfleets' Suzie Vinnick is Electrified on New Album

Shake the Love Around, the latest album from Wainfleet's Suzie Vinnick, finds our heroine with a more electrified but still rootsy sound. While the quieter, beautiful numbers are here, Suzie and her cohorts prove they can unleash some unabashed, bluesy rock if the need arises.

You'll find some gospel, funk, folk, soul and more gracing this amazing album. The lady's voice and incredible storytelling permeate the recording with power and emotion. Her guitar and bass work also stand out.

She has enlisted quite a contingent of stunning musicians. The main core of the band includes Gary Craig (drums), Mark Lalama (multi-instrumental, producer, co-writer) and Johnny Johnson (sax). Guests include Colin Linden (guitar) and Kevin Breit (guitar) as well as background vocals by Dean McTaggart and David Leask (who also co-write). Steve Strongman, Matt Andersen, and Treasa Levasseur offer up their writing skills as well.

You can pick up a copy of the CD at her astonishing live shows or via her online shop, iTunes or emusic.







Blast From the Past: Suzie Vinnick Live at the RBG

Links: Suzie Vinnick, More Suzie Vinnick Stories, Videos above courtesy of Suzie Vinnick-Topic, More Releases

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News Roundup (Redcoat, Lori Yates, Cartoons, more)

Music Related Cartoons

More Musical Toons

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News

Local

• CHCH Video: Day of 1000 Musicians, Redcoat
  
  
  Links: Day of 1000 Musicians, More CHCH Videos, Video above courtesy of CHCH
  
  
  Links: Recoat, Video above courtesy of CHCH
  
  
• Remembering Local Music Fan and Volunteer Kerry Brooks
• Video: Brian Vollmer (Helix) Hangs with Tim Hicks
• Local Canadian Country Music Award Nominees

Canada

• Big Sugar bassist Gary Lowe passes

World

• Hallmark to offer greeting cards with vinyl 45s

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Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef popped by Bishop's Park in Hamilton to experience Hailee Rose and Dave Rave rockin' the outdoors.

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Later that week, he attended his very first Hamilton Artcrawl and got to see the always amazing Lori Yates live at Tourism Hamilton.

Click here for more photos from the event



Links: Lori Yates, More Lori Yates Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B Lous

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Cindy Walker's 100th Birthday

Today (Friday, July 20, 2018) would have been American country songwriter and performer Cindy Walker's 100th birthday.

Biography highlights (courtesy of Wikipedia)

• Born in Texas (July 20, 1918)
• Wrote Lone Star Trail for Bing Crosby (1940)
• Got Decca Records contract (1940)
• Stars in movie, Mr. Texas (1951)
• Became member of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (1970)
• Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame (1997)
• Passes in Texas (2006)
• Inducted into Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame (2011)

Here are some videos from the lady herself.

Links: Cindy Walker, Videos above courtesy of mrblindfreddy9999, More 100th Birthdays

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Nelson Mandela's 100th Birthday! Videos by Mandela, The Specials, Johnny Clegg, Santana

Today (July 18, 2018) would have been Nelson Mandela's 100th birthday.

In honour of this great man, here are a few videos about the legendary activist and statesman:



Links: The Specials, Video above courtesy of The Specials



Links: Johnny Clegg, Video above courtesy of tenshu50



Links: Santana, More Santana Stories, Video above courtesy of JP CN

And now a speech from the man himself



Links: Nelson Mandela, Video above courtesy of Mars Daniels, More 100th Birthdays

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Videos from the Shakers

Dave and Rick were on CHCH a while back to promote the show. here's the video:


Links: More CHCH Videos, Video above courtesy of CHCH

Here are a few classic video from this legendary group.







Links:  Shakers, More Shakers Stories, Videos above courtesy of Luis PPA!

Blast from the Past: the Complete Shakers CD Review

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