Wednesday, October 5, 2016

CONGRATS! Local Toronto Independent Music Award Winners!


A number of local artists made their hometowns proud at the Toronto Independent Music Awards on Friday, September 30, 2016.

Hidden Roots Collective (ft Hamilton's Annie Sumi) took home two prizes (Folk or Roots/Best Song (2nd Place). Waterdown's Emma Elena Grace won the Singer-Songwriter category. Tianna Woods from Burlington got the top spot for Country Artist  and Port Colbourne's Extreme Flute received Best Instrumental or Classical.



Links: Hidden Roots Collective, More Annie Sumi Stories, Song courtesy of Hidden Roots Collective (Bandcamp)



 Links: Emma Elena Grace, More Emma Elena Grace Stories, Video above courtesy of Emma Elena Grace



Links: Tianna Woods, More Tianna Woods Stories, Video above courtesy of TiannaWoods

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

CONGRATS! Oakville's Jules Wins Award AGAIN at Unsigned Only Competition!


Thanks to her incredible song 8 hours, Oakville popster Jules has won the Teen category of  the Unsigned Only Fandemonium competition for the second year in a row!  The results were released on September 15, 2016.  The contest features musicians from around the world so she has proven herself a world-class talent AGAIN! CONGRATS!



Links: Jules, More Jules Stories, Video above courtesy of Jules Collarile

Below is a list of 1st place winners and all Canadian winners (in bold).  Click here for the complete list.
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

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Sunday, October 2, 2016

Ensemble! Season 5 Kicks Off With Spencer Mackenzie and Brant Parker


Ensemble!, the incredible Cable 14 music TV show will kick off it's 5th season soon in Hamilton.  The opener features the amazing Blues stylings of Spencer Mackenzie and Brant Parker.

This episode is no longer available.

Here are some videos to whet your appetite!





Links: Spencer MacKenzie, More Spencer Mackenzie Stories, Videos above courtesy of Spencer Makenzie





Links: Brant Parker, More Brant Parker Stories, Videos above courtesy of daragent2

Blast from the Past: Ensemble! show w Sonny Del Rio and Friends

Links: Ensemble!, More Ensemble! Stories
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Saturday, October 1, 2016

Area Bassist Mark Potter Passes


Lester and the B Flats promo pic from early '90s
(left to right) Mark Potter, Bobby Hill , Paul Coombs and Lester Smith

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of area bassist Mark Potter.  Unfortunately, we do not have the details of his passing yet.  Years ago, he played with numerous local acts such as Lester and the B Flats (featuring Les Smith and Paul Coombs), Mike Branton and many others.  Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

We requested some comments from his former musical parteners:

Mike Branton: I have so many great memories of Mark. He was my right hand man for a number of years. He was a genuine soul with zero time for b.s., a gigantic heart and a sound that came directly from the source. He was as real as they come & I wish I could go back in time and play one more night w/ him,Bobby Hill on drums & Lester blowing harp. RIP Mr. Potter. I love you man.

Les Smith: Sad news...Mark Potter , a good friend and fantastic bass player has passed away. RIP Mark.

Paul Panchezak (Trickbag): Mark was a great bass player and an even greater human being.

Here is a band bio from the 1994 Mariposa Program Guide

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Thursday, September 29, 2016

News Roundup (Jack de Keyzer, Andy Griffiths, John Marlatt, Buckwheat Zydeco)



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                The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

                Trebleclef had his first visit to the wonderful Moonshine Cafe in Oakville.  It was a double birthday bash featuring Andy Griffiths and his band along with the bar owner, John Marlatt opening.


                 Left to right: Lawrie Ingles, Lucio Agostini, birthday boy Andy Griffiths, Scott Apted, Justine Fischer


                Links: Andy Griffiths, More Andy Griffiths Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous


                Treble at the front of the Moonshine with owner (and birthday boy) John Marlatt


                Links: John Marlatt, More John Marlatt Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous
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                  Wednesday, September 28, 2016

                  CONGRATS! 2016 Niagara Music Award Winners!

                  Cory Cruise's 4 Niagara Music Award  Trophies
                  Thorold Singer/Songwriter Cory Cruise was the big winner at the 9th Annual Niagara Music Awards.  He took home four trophies at the ceremony on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Battlefield Centre (United Church).

                  He had this to say on his Facebook Page: "I am SO honoured to have received 4 Niagara Music Awards tonight! Thank You my Friends! I feel truly blessed! I'm excited for you to hear my new songs!"



                  Links: Cory Cruise, More Cory Cruise Stories, Video above courtesy of CoryCruise

                  Other multiple winners include rockers Avenue Inn (3) and punk band The Maysides (2).

                  CONGRATS EVERYONE!

                  Click here for the Niagara Fall Review story

                  Here's a complete list of winners.
                  Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

                  Links: Niagara Music Awards, More NMA Stories
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                  Tuesday, September 27, 2016

                  CONGRATS! Harrison Kennedy Receives Pennsylvania Blues Festival Lifetime Achievement Award

                  Pennsylvania Blues Festival
                  Howlin' Wolf caricature, symbol of the  Pennsylvania Blues Festival
                  Hamilton Blues Legend Harrison Kennedy has always had an amazing worldwide reputation.  Now, he was recently recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Pennsylvania Blues Festival, where he performed September 17-18, 2016!

                  Hamilton commented on the win on his Facebook Page: "I'm happy to be able to do what I do, and my gratitude for this award is boundless ... USA ... USA ... hoo..Hoo!!

                  He also said, "Over the moon, getting the Lifetime Achievement Award from the good folks of the Pennsylvania Blues Festival ...felt like home!!!!"

                  CONGRATS HARRISON!

                  Blast from the Past: Harrison European Blues Award

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                  Monday, September 26, 2016

                  GOOD LUCK! Local Canadian Folk Music Award Nominees!



                  When the 12th Annual Canadian Folk Music Awards come to Toronto in December 2016, there'll be some local artists up for some trophies.

                  There are quite a few Hamiltonians (both old and new) nominated this year.  Ben Caplan (New/Emerging Artist), Whitehorse (Pushing the Boundaires, Ensemble), Matthew Barber and Jill Barber (Producers), Corin Raymond (Contemporary Album) and David Gillis (Producer - for his work with Corin). Waterloo's Danny Michel is up for the English Songwriter and Contemporary Singer categories as well.



                   Links: Matthew Barber and Jill Barber, More Jill Barber Music, More Matthew Barber Stories, Video above courtesy of Outside Music

                  Here's a complete list of nominees.

                  New/Emerging Artist
                  Young Performer
                  French Songwriter(s)
                  Aboriginal Songwriter(s)
                  World Group
                  World Solo Artist
                  Traditional Album
                  Traditional Singer
                  Instrumental Group
                  Instrumental Solo Artist
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                    Saturday, September 24, 2016

                    CONGRATS! Brantford's Logan Staats Wins Native American Music Award!


                    Brantford singer/songwriter Logan Staats made his hometown of Brantford proud when he won the Debut Artist category at the 2016 Native American Music Awards. He recieved the trophy at the September 17, 2016 ceremony hosted by the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino Event Center in Salamanca, NY.



                    Links: Logan Staats, More Logan Staats Stories, Video above courtesy of januaryrogers

                    Alberta's Fawn Wood (who took home the Female Vocalist prize) was the only other Canadian winner (15 were nominated).



                    Links: Fawn Wood, Video above courtesy of Donnzz Noah

                    CONGRATS EVERYONE!

                    Here is a complete list of winners
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                    Thursday, September 22, 2016

                    News Roundup (Max Hillier, Darin Martin, Shananigans, Petric)

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                    Van Morrison Producer Lewis Merenstein Passes
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                                The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

                                Trebleclef is resting up from all those wonderful festivals.  He'll be back in shape next week!
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                                Links: Max Hillier, More Max Hillier/Gatorbait Stories, Video above Courtesy of Max Hillier Trio


                                Links: Darin Martin, More Darin Martin Stories, Video above courtesy of Latent Image Studios


                                Links: Shananigans. More Shananigans Stories, Video above courtesy of ShananigansBand
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