News Roundup (Marlon Chaplin, Rose Cousins, Cartoons, more)

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News

Local

• FYI Music News feature on Tom Wilson
• Nov 2018 issue of Libretto (Hamilton Musicians' Guild magazine)
• Waterloo Region Record feature on Steve Strongman
• Ontario Culture Days Spotlight winners
• New Brian Vollmer (Helix) album

Videos

• CHCH: Marlon Chaplin
  
  
  
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• Dan's Space Van w Rose Cousins
  
  
  
  Links: Rose Cousins, More Rose Cousins Stories, More Space Van Episodes, Video above courtesy of Danny Michel

Spectator Stories

• Peter Pan musical review
• Chicago musical review
• Chopin book by Hamilton's Alan Walker
• Ensign Broderick

Canada

• Talkin' Blues podcast w Tony D (MonkeyJunk)

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Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef will be back next week.

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Hamilton Blues Lovers Turns 10 Today!

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Hamilton Blues Lovers! On November 29, 2008, Lou, our blogger advertised a new organization dedicated to the local music scene. The rest is local music history.

It has been a spectacular 10 years. Here are some highlights:

• November 2008: HBL founded
• November 2013: HBL turns 5
• December 2014: Our blogger Lou, gets married to his sweetheart (and HBL marketing consultant) Linda.
• February 2015: Our Mascot Trebleclef is Introduced
• May 2015: HBL Wins Hamilton Music Award
• November 2017: Lou and Linda Win 1st George R. Robinson Award
• November 2018: The 10th Anniversary HBL Bash Packs the Corktown

A word from Lou:

I want to thank my beautiful wife Linda for all her help and support for all these years. I LOVE YOU! I'd also like to thank our sponsors, the incredibly talented local musicians and all the new friends I've made as a result of the HBL. HERE'S TO ANOTHER 10!

Links: Led Zeppelin, More Led Zeppelin Stories, Video above courtesy of  zoso8t0

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Kitchener's Brian Vollmer (Helix) Forges a Dazzling, Classic Solo Album

Kitchener's Brian Vollmer has stepped out from the shadow of his legendary metal band Helix to forge a dazzling new solo disc, Get Yer Hands Dirty. He goes for a more classic rock vibe with lots o' boogie thrown in for good measure. The album's hard driving and guitar driven but there's a lot of soul and funkiness in its veins.

This remarkable collection features kick ass covers of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Rose Tattoo, Terry Reid, Long John Baldry, Slade, Fleetwood Mac and more. To top it off, there's two thrilling originals: When the Bitter’s Got the Better of You and Get Yer Hands Dirty. 

Vollmer's aided and abetted by a team of sensational musicians, including:

• Gavin Brown (drums, co-producer)
• Sean Kelly (guitar, co-producer)
• Daryl Gray (also of Helix) (bass)
• Matt Weidinger (keyboards)
• Cheryl Lescom (background vocals)
• Danko Jones (co-lead vocals on title track)

You can pick up a copy at the Helix online shop, cdbaby and iTunes then crank it up!

Blast from the Past: Helix Nominated for Music Express Award

Links: Helix, More Helix Stories, Videos above courtesy of helixrockband

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News Roundup (Don Hayter Passes, Rachel + Timothy Senko, Maggies, Cambridge Times Readers Choice, More)

Hamilton Folk Club regular Don Hayter passes

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News

Local

• Video: Rachel + Timothy Senko on Cultivate Music
  
  
  
  
  Links: More Cultivate Music Videos, Video above courtesy of Cultivate Music
  
  
• Sarah French Awarded 'Keeping the Blues Alive' Award
• Complete video of the Maggie Awards
  
  
  
  Links: The Maggies, More Maggies Stories, Video above courtesy of The Maggies
  

Cambridge Times Readers Choice Award Winners 

Music-related winners below. Click title for complete list.

Live Entertainment/Theatre

• Diamond: Drayton Entertainment
• Platinum: Black Badger
• Gold: Duke & Duchess

Musical Instruction

• Diamond: Triple Arts Performing & Martial Arts Academy
• Platinum: Billy Joseph
• Gold: Long & McQuade

CD/Records

• Diamond: Millpond Records & Books
• Platinum: The Beat Goes On
• Gold: Forch's Record Store

Musical Instrument Store

• Diamond: Long & McQuade
• Platinum: Pop's Music Shop

Spectator Stories

• JR Diggs Acoustic X-Mas Show
• Shania Twain feature
• Waterdown risks losing Artsfest
• Burlington Sound Of Music gets new director
• Canadian Orpheus Male Choir
• Terra Lightfoot on new tour
• Burlington piano man teaches for Bohemian Rhapsody movie
• Roy Clark passes
• Kacey Musgraves
• Smashing Pumpkins album review
• Former Warped 45s member becomes craftsman
• Once Upon a Mattress review
• Review of 9 to 5 musical
• Toronto's El Mocambo neon palm returning

Talkin' Blues Podcasts

• David Gogo
• Wendell Ferguson

Passings

• Roy Clark

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Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef experienced the marvellous Kim Deschamps for the first time when the musician returned to his hometown to play a show at Clifford Brewing in Hamilton. It was a great show!

Click here for more pics from this event

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Videos: Sonny Del Rio, Trickbag, Smoke Wagon, Big Johnny Blue, Jude Johnson, Rockets

Sonny Del Rio's annual X-Mas bash is always the highlight of the holiday season and this year's edition will be packed with fabulous music. It's also a celebration of Sonny's 75th birthday and a release party for his new live DVD/CD. Even Santa himself is planning a visit to check out the festivities.

For only $20, you 'll get the see all of the incredible bands showcased below at the Leander Boat Club in Hamilton. Sunday, November 25, 2018, 1-5pm. IT'LL BE A MAGICAL NIGHT!



Links: Sonny Del Rio, More Sonny Del Rio Stories, More 5-Star Revue Stories, More Louis Jordan Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of James Goodrick



Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, Video above courtesy of Trickbag Canada



Links: Smoke Wagon Blues Band, More Smoke Wagon Blues Band Stories, Video above courtesy of Corey Lueck



Links: Big Johnny Blue, More Big Johnny Blue Stories, Video above courtesy of Vesna Trkulja-Stevens

Links: Jude Johnson, More Jude Johnson Stories, Carl Horton, More Carl Horton Stories, Video above courtesy of Jude Johnson



Links: The Rockets, More Rockets Stories, Video above courtesy of Vesna Trkulja-Stevens

Blast from the Past: Sax Day videos ft Sonny Del Rio

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The Treeline on Cultivate Music

Alberta band Treeline recently recorded a few videos posted on the Norfolk CountyYouTube series Cultivate Music.









Links: Treeline, More Cultivate Music Videos, Videos above courtesy of Cultivate Music

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News Roundup (Mayer/Purcell, Monowhales, Spirit of the West, Top Culture Days)

Links: Spirit of the West, More SOTW Stories, Video above courtesy of sotwcanada

'Home for a Rest' by Spirit of the west to be Inducted into Canadian Songwriting Hall of Fame

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News

Local

• Local cities on Culture Days Festivals Top Lists

• Arkells on CBC's q
• Derrick Drover on Cultivate Music

CHCH Videos

• Mayer/Purcell
  
  
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• Monowhales

Spectator Stories

• This Ain't Hollywood up for sale
• Hamilton Choir with Parkinsons survivors
• Hamilton Rapper Lee Reed signs with US indie label

Canada

• Nov 2018 issue of Maple Blues
• Talkin' Blues w Bill Bourne

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Adventure of Trebleclef, the Music-Loving Monkey

Trebleclef went to the Hamilton Food and Drink Fest for the first time and had a yummy good time!

Click here for more pics from the event

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He then went to see Cootes Paradise rockin' it acoustically (there was also an Open Mic to kick off the festivities) at the Acoustic Blend Cafe.

Click here for more pics from the event

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Hamilton's Arkells on CBC's q

Hamilton rockers the Arkells recently performed on CBC's q. Here are a few videos from their appearance.







Blast from the Past: Arkells win SOCAN award

Links: Arkells, More Arkells Stories, q on CBC, More q Stories, Videos above courtesy of q on CBC

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Derrick Drover on Cultivate Music

Canadian singer/songwriter Derrick Drover has had a few videos posted on the Simcoe YouTube series Cultivate Music.









Links: Derrick Drover, More Cultivate Music Videos, Videos above courtesy of Cultivate Music

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Lest We Forget! Remembrance Day Videos by Graham Trude, Roland Majeau, Harbourtown Sound on CHCH

Links: Graham Trude, Video above courtesy of Robert Critchley



Links: Roland Majeau, Video above courtesy of henry huynh


Links: Harbourtown Sound, More CHCH Videos, Video above courtesy of CHCH 

More Remembrance Day Songs

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