Wednesday, November 4, 2015

CONGRATS! Hamilton Blues Great Harrison Kennedy to Receive European Blues Award


Shortly after earning 5 Maple Blues Award nominations, local Blues legend, Harrison Kennedy, found out he'll be getting the "prix Blues de l'Academie Charles Cros".  The singer/songwriter told the Hamilton Spectator that the award is similar to getting a European Grammy for best blues album.

The prize will be handed out later in mid-November 2015.  Unfortunately, Harrison won't be there to pick it up but he'll be sending a thank you video for the ceremony.

The Académie Charles-Cros is a French association founded in 1947 by music industry professionals. It was created to honor 19th century sound recording pioneer and poet Charles Cros.

It's wonderful seeing a local music veteran getting such prestigious international acclaim.  Well deserved Harrison! CONGRATS!



Blast from the Past: Harrison Wins 2011 International Blues Challenge Solo Category

Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, Video above courtesy of Terry Ashton
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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

CONGRATS! 2015 Spectator Readers' Choice Award Winners


The Hamilton Spectator readers have spoken!  After tabulating the votes, the winner of the 2015 Readers' Choice Awards were announced in the October 30, 2015 edition of the popular local paper.

The top prize (the Platinum award) for local musicians went to folk rockers Eclectic Revival.

Links: More Eclectic Revival Stories, Video above courtesy of Chris McLeod

Area Metalheads Prismind earned the Diamond award.



Video above courtesy of JohnnyMo69

The Gold award went to the late Hamilton guitar slinger Brian Griffith.



Links: More Brian Griffith Stories, Video above courtesy of Justin Dunlop

Click here to see the rest of the top ten

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Click here for a complete winners listing. Below are the music-relate categories.

Category (Click to see top ten)
  • Platinum
  • Diamond
  • Gold
Local Musician
Concert Venue
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

 Links: Readers' Choice Awards, More Spec Readers' Choice Awards Stories
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Friday, October 30, 2015

GOOD LUCK! Local Musicians Up for Maple Blues Awards! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVES!


We'd like to congratulate the amazing local talent who earned 2016 Maple Blues Award nominations.  Our friends at the Toronto Blues Society organize this important event every year and our incredible area musicians are always well represented.

The legendary Hamilton Bluesman Harrison Kennedy leads the pack with a whopping 5 nods (plus Jesse O'Brien's two nominations for his wonderful work on Harrison's latest album).  Also from the hammer - Dave King was recognized for his drumming skills on the newest Steve Strongman CD.  Two members of Hamilton Blues veteran Jack de Keyzer's band (Horn player Richard Thornton and bassist Alan Duffy) are also in the running for an award each.

Click here for the Hamilton Spectator story.



Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, Video above courtesy of StellaBlu477

Kitchener/Waterloo is well represented with Soulstack and its members earning a total of 3 nods.  Blues queen Cheryl Lescom is up for best Female Vocalist too.



Links: Soulstack, More Soulstack Stories, Video above courtesy of Soulstack



Links: Cheryl Lescom, More Cheryl Lescom Stories, Video above courtesy of Toronto Live Music Scene

Online voting starts Wednesday, November 4 at 11:59pm Newfoundland Daylight Time (10:29pm EST).  Deadline is December 4, 2015. Register at www.mapleblues.ca.

The hardware will be handed out on Monday, January 18, 2015 at  the Koerner Hall in Toronto.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Here's a complete list of nominees:

Entertainer of the Year
Acoustic Act of the Year
Male Vocalist of the Year
Female Vocalist of the Year
Piano or Keyboard Player of the Year
Horn Player of the Year
Drummer of the Year
Bassist of the Year
Songwriter of the Year
Recording/Producer of the Year
Electric Act of the Year
New Artist or Group of the Year
Blues With A Feeling (Lifetime Achievement)
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Thursday, October 29, 2015

News Roundup (Help Mo' Kauffey, Blind Mule, Shawn Brush, James-Alphonse)



Veteran singer/songwriter Mo' Kauffey was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 liver cancer.
He needs help with his day to day expenses and treatment options

Please click here to give

THANK YOU!



 Links: Mo' Kauffey, More Mo' Kauffey Stories, Video above courtesy of Mo' Kauffey

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Trebleclef checked out Shawn Brush and Friends at the Bristol in Burlington

Trebleclef with Shawn Brush


Shawn Brush covers Daniel Lanois's The Maker w Mark Foley and Harry White #BurlOnMusic #HamOntMusic #HamOnt
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 Links: Shawn Brush, More Shawn Brush Stories, More Daniel Lanois Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Bass Master Harry White
Judi Rideout and Mark Foley
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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Dundas's Frank Koren Launches Singer/Songwriter Career With Amazing CD!


Not only is Dundas's Frank Koren one of the most popular and in-demand guitarists around but he's now taken the big leap to becoming a singer/songwriter in his own right. Red Chair marks Frank's recording debut as a lead vocalist and he's simply amazing.

With a newly-discovered voice filled with character and soul, Frank meshes perfectly with the rockin' Folk/Americana sound on most of the album.  The band also gets wonderfully experimental with guitar effects and beats near the end of the disc (including some beatboxing from Hachey the MouthPeace).  The whole recording is folky, funky and free-spirited.

Many of Frank's talented musical friends have joined in helping him launch his debut CD.  They include his family (daughter Marrakech and wife Kim Koren,) along with Mark McIntyre, Ed Mortenson, Amy King, Nick Czarnogorski, Jake Payne, Melissa Bel, Harrison Kennedy, Paul Inston, Glenn Milchem (Blue Rodeo), Greg Brisco, Bob Doidge, Danny Lockwood, Aaron Goldstein, Andy Gingerich, Vince Rinalldo, and Donnie McDougall.

This incredible CD will be released soon in many local stores and online as well (check back on this page for more information).  You can also get a copy at his CD Release Party at the Casbah on November 14th.



Blast from the Past: Frank Wins Debbie Clause Recording Fund

Links: Frank Koren, More Frank Koren Stories, More Releases, Video above courtesy of Lisa Millar
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Sunday, October 25, 2015

Kitchener's Lynn Jackson Creates Astounding, Stirring and Passionate Album


The warm atmosphere of Kitchener singer/songwriter Lynn Jackson's newest album, Songs of Rain, Snow and Remembering permeates the entire recording.  It'll take listeners on a wondrous passionate adventure.

This Busted Flat Records release is a perfect platform for Lynn's almost-delicate and expressive vocals.  Accompanied by an astounding, artistic, fully-realized soundscape, her songs will stir your soul.

Lynn has enlisted an amazing array of talent for this album, including Arun Paul, Nick Storring, Joe Dunn and Chris Boyne of Sex Dwarf, Brent Hagerman and Scott Fitzpatrick.  Each of them make stunning contributions to the sound.

If you'd like to pick up a copy, you can head on over to one of her lives show or visit Encore Records in Kitchener.  It's also available through the Busted Flat Online Shop or iTunes.



Blast from the Past: Lynn's CD - The Acoustic Sessions

Links: Lynn Jackson, More Lynn Jackson Stories, More Releases, Video above courtesy of Mark Logan
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Thursday, October 22, 2015

News Roundup (Chris Altmann, Stephen Shelton, Kimberley Wetmore)


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Trebleclef is resting up.  He'll be back soon
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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Sugar Brown Videos










Links: Sugar Brown, More Sugar Brown Stories, Videos above courtesy of Randall Stafford Cook
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Saturday, October 17, 2015

CONGRATS! 2015 View Magazine Readers' Choice Award Winners


The 2015 edition of the popular View Magazine Readers' Choice Awards has been published.  Once again, the best that Hamilton and area has to offer was celebrated in their pages.

Here are the music-related winners:

Please not that it goes from Gold - top to Silver (middle or bottom if only two winners) and Bronze (third).

Band
Female Artist
Festival
TV Personality
Coolest Instrument to Play
  • Drums
  • Bass guitar
Independent Music Label
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Thursday, October 15, 2015

News Roundup (Duane Rutter, Danielle Beaudin, Rob Green)


Smokin' Joe Kubek Passes
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Trebleclef attended the Duane Rutter CD Listening Party at Grant Avenue Studios.  He was one of the first ones to hear his amazing CD.
Duane Rutter
Trebleclef picked up a copy of the disc
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He also checked out the Bay City Blues Band with their special guest Morgan Davis at the Bay City Music Hall

Hangin' with Morgan Davis
Morgan and his cool cigar box guitar
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