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Hamilton Music Awards Weekend Picks (May 22-24, 2015)

May 22, 2015, 4:03 am
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Friday, May 22 (6-7:30pm)

6:30pm: Russ Weil Duo ft Candace Walkes@Rexy's (Hamilton)
6:50pm: Glenn Campbell: I'll Be Me (Documentary)@Princess Cinema (Waterloo) $10/$7 member + seniors + kids under 14

7pm: Will Gillespie/Allison Brown/Uncle Dan Henshall@Homegrown Hamilton $6/PWYC

7pm: Bernice Adams Memorial Awards Night@Cambridge City Hall $25
Friday, May 22 (8pm)

8pm: Friday Night Superparty w Reckless D/Sleeperz/Jordan Wolf/Vultures Playing Rukus@Stonewalls (Hamilton) $10
8pm: Tin Pan North Festival@Moonshine Cafe (Oakville)
Jamie Warren, Carol Harrison, David Neale, Neil Morrissey, Frank Myers, Dan McVeigh, Brad Battle, Shae Dupu

8pm: Community Dance and Dinner (Fundraiser) w The Village Joke@Dunsdon Legion (Brantford) ($25 adv/$30 door)

8pm: Elvis: The Moments w Pete Paquette/Rockin' Royals/Tonettes@John Elliott Theatre (Georgetown) $39

8pm James Street Musical ft Songs by Mark McNeil@Artword Artbar (Hamilton) $25
Friday, May 22 (8:30pm-Close)

8:30pm: Rob Fekete Quintet@Jazz Room (Waterloo) $16


8:30pm: Charity Brown Band and Guests@Blue Moon (Wilmot Room)(Petersburg) $10 adv/$15 door
9pm: The 5th Dimension@Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort $20+

9pm: KC Roberts and the Live Revolution/Juice/Boom Booms@DSTRCT (Guelph) $7
9pm: Cameron and MacNeil CD Release@Brownstone (Cambridge)
Friday, May 22 - Hamilton Music Awards Festival
Alt-Country/Adult Alternative Showcase@Mills Hardware $10 or wristband
7-7:45pm The Donefors
8-8:45pm Mississippi Bends
9-9:45pm Rae Billing and the Unpayables
10-10:45pm Lori Yates

All-Girl Showcase@ Gasworks $10 or wristband
7-7:30pm Karen Thornton
10:05pm-10:45pm Katie Bulley
7:45-8:15pm Brenda Brown
8:30-9pm Bianca Bernardi
9:15-9:50pm Missy Bauman
7:30pm: Lee Harvey Osmond/Laura Cole@Theatre Aquarius $19.50+

Pop/Rock Showcase@Corktown $10 or wristband
8:30-9:15pm Jordan Holler
9:30-10:15pm Thee Empty Hours
10:30-11:15pm Perennials
11:30pm-12:15am Sons of Revelry
12:30-1:15am Radio Free Universe

Blues Showcase@Bay City Music Hall $20 or wristband
9-9:45pm Shawn O'Halloran
10-10:45pm Joel Johnson
11-11:45pm Rita Chiarelli
12-1am Jack de Keyzer

Pop/Rock/Punk Showcase@Spice Factory $10 or wristband
9-9:45pm Among Millions
10-10:45pm The Responsibles
11-11:45pm Bob Bryden
12-12:45am Simply Saucer

Celtic Showcase@Officers Mess, John C.Foote Armouries $10 or wristband
9-9:15pm TBA
9:30-10:15pm Steel City Rovers
10:30-10:45pm TBA
11pm-12:00am Scantilly Plaid

Pop/Punk Showcase@Club Absinthe $17 or first 25 HMA wristband holders
9-9:45pm Snoqualmie
10-10:45pm Bring Me The Author
11-11:45pm Rarity
12-1am Silverstein (CD Release)

Punk/Psychedelic/Garage Showcase@Baltimore House $6 or wristband
9-9:45pm Your 33 Black Angels
10-10:45pm The White Crowleys
11-11:45pm Alpha Strategy
12-1am Surinam

Roots Showcase@This Ain't Hollywood $10 or wristband
10-10:45pm Shawn Brush
11pm-11:45pm The Folk Sinners
12-12:45am Tim Gibbons and the Swampbusters

Mixed Genre Showcase@Sarcoa $10 or wristband
10-10:45pm Billy J White
11-11:45pm Sam Klass
12-12:45am Bud Roach
1-1:45am Haolin Munk

Metal Showcase@Doors Pub $10 or wristband
10-10:45pm Prismind
11-11:45pm Jamsquid
12-12:45am Dred
1-1:45am Bushido

Folk Fusion Showcase@Homegrown Hamilton $6/PWYC/wristband
10-10:45pm Red Haven
11-11:45pm Dirty Grace (CD Release)
12-1am The Human Race (full band)
Saturday, May 23 (9am-4:30pm)

9am: 13th Annual Organic Seedling Sale w Ever Lovin' Jug Band@Little City Farm (Kitchener)

2-6pm:  Hamilton Blues Society Presents Jammer in the Hammer and Food Drive@Jett Hall (Hamilton) $5 suggested

2pm: Colin Lapsley/Dave King/Chris Wheeler/Tim Gibbons@Coach and Lantern (Ancaster)
3pm: The 5th Dimension@Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort $20+


4pm: Kurk Bernard CD Release@Tracie's Place (Hamilton)
Saturday, May 23 (5-7:30pm)

5:30pm: Burlington Rib and Lobsterfest w One Foot In The Groove@Central Arena $75

6:50pm: Glenn Campbell: I'll Be Me (Documentary)@Princess Cinema (Waterloo) $10/$7 member + seniors + kids under 14

7pm: The Brian Pickell Band@Lions Community Hall (Beamsville) $20/$10 students, 18 and Under

7pm: The Wilderness of Manitoba@Waterford Old Town Hall $20 adv/$35 door
Saturday, May 23 (8-8:30pm)
8pm: Christopher Clause’s GRACENOTES Showcase@Pearl Company(Hamilton) $PWYC

8pm: James Street Musical ft Songs by Mark McNeil@Artword Artbar (Hamilton) $25

8pm: Old School as F#@%! w Riddim Riders/Matt Morgan and the Mayday/Johnny Nails and the Reverse Zombies/Jon the Bassist/DJ LP@Casbah (Hamilton) $10
8pm: Sarah Jane Scouten/Chesterfield Trio ft Jason Sheffield@Silence (Guelph) $15 adv/$20 door

8:30pm: Melissa Stylianou Quartet@Jazz Room (Waterloo) $20
Saturday, May 23 (9pm-Close)

9pm: Paws for Applause Fundraiser@Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $5

9pm: The 5th Dimension@Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort $20+


9pm: Brian Cober Band@Biggie's (Guelph) $10 adv/$15 door

9pm: 4th Annual Haldimand County Mayor’s Charity Gala w Freedom Train@Cayuga Memorial Arena $120
Saturday, May 23 - Hamilton Music Awards Festival
5pm: Hamilton Music Industry Awards@Theatre Aquarius $25.50

Folk/Alternative Showcase@Mills Hardware $10 or Wristband
7-7:45pm Scott Orr
8-8:45pm Ash and Bloom
9-9:45pm Alfie Smith and Nicole Christian
10-10:45pm Jacob Moon

Hip Hop/Electronic Showcase@Club Absinthe $10 or Wristband
7:30-7:50pm B-Flix
8-8:20pm Mainevent Iconz
8:30-8:50pm POE
9-9:20pm Cha Cha AKA Jim James
9:30-9:50pm Hachey the MouthPEACE
10-10:20pm Canadian Winter
10:30-11pm ttwwrrss

8:30pm: Jesse Cook/Justin Dunlop@Theatre Aquarius $49.50+

Roots/Alt-Country/Pop Showcase@Spice Factory $10 or Wristband
9-9:45pm Allotrope (acoustic)
10-10:45pm Peter Tigchelaar
11-11:45pm Mark McNeil
12-12:45am Mimi Shaw
Indie Rock Showcase@Baltimore House $10 or Wristband
9:30-10:15pm Flamingo Bay
10:30-11:15pm Hello Harvard
11:30pm-12:15am Pet Sun
12:30-1:15am Thought Beneath Film

Dance/Pop/Folk Showcase@Homegrown Hamilton $10 or Wristband
9:30-10:15pm Leonard Burns and Dell
10:30-11:15pm Strada Armonia
11:30pm-12:15am Kojo 'Easy' Damptey
12:30-1:15am Bryan Sorenson Groove Trio

Punk/Rock Showcase@This Ain't Hollywood $10 or Wristband
10-10:45pm Dirty Jeans
11-11:45pm Live How You Live
12-12:45am Tongue Fu (7' Release)

Pop/Rock/Blues Showcase@Sarcoa $10 or Wristband
10-10:45pm Of Gentlemen & Cowards
11-11:45pm Tomi Swick
12-12:45am Jace Martin

Groove Showcase@Corktown $10 or first 20 wristband holders
10:30-11:15pm Glostik Willy
11:30pm-1:30am After Funk

Metal Showcase@Doors Pub $10 or Wristband
7:30-8:00pm This is Identity
8:15-8:45pm Arbitrary Intent
9-9:30pm Shattered Remains
9:45-10:05pm Lungless
10:15-10:45pm Great Lakes
11-11:30pm Face Your Maker

Saturday, May 23 - Eden Mills Arts Festival@Eden Mills Community Hall
12-1pm House of Good Cheer
1:15-1:45pm Natasha Widmer
2-2:30pm Sarah Boyer, Violin Solo and Students
2:30-3:15pm Shannon Kingsbury and Tricia Brubacher
3:30-4pm Lillan Rosendal, Angela Hammar-Schmidt
4-5pm Rolling Blackouts
Sunday, May 24 (2-6pm)

2pm: James Street Musical ft Songs by Mark McNeil@Artword Artbar (Hamilton) $20 


2pm: Sunday Blues Show w Bay City Blues Band/Tim Gibbons@Bay City Music Hall (Hamilton) $5
2:20pm: Glenn Campbell: I'll Be Me (Documentary)@Princess Cinema (Waterloo) $10/$7 member + seniors + kids under 14

2-7pm: Outlaw Food Truck Picnic w Music@Civic Centre Park (Kitchener)

6pm: Hamilton Music Awards@Theatre Aquarius $35.50
Sunday, May 24 (6:30pm-Close)

6:30pm Mark Ucci/Clark Johnston/Joel Haynes@Savoury and Sweet (Chippawa) $?
6:50pm: Glenn Campbell: I'll Be Me (Documentary)@Princess Cinema (Waterloo) $10/$7 member + seniors + kids under 14

7:30pm: Elvis: Grace to Gloryland w Steven Michaels@Milton Centre for the Arts $49.75

8pm: Diana Krall@Hamilton Place $93.75+

8pm: VICO: Sound of Dragon@Jazz Room (Waterloo) $20 adv/$25 door - Seniors + Students $10 adv/$15 door
Sunday, May 24 - Hamilton Music Awards Festival
6pm: Hamilton Music Awards@Theatre Aquarius $35.50

8pm: Shane Bowley's HMA After Party@Casbah (Thought Beneath Film, The Zilis, Katie Bulley, Max Keaton, Coyote Black)
Sunday, May 24 - Eden Mills Arts Festival@Eden Mills Community Hall

12-1pm Outside the Box (Peter Light, Gwen Potter, David Lum)
1:15-1:45pm Trevor Hall
2-2:30pm David Lum
2:30-3:30pm The Jazz Watch Trio (Dale Bonnet, Bruno Klemm, Ray Baumgaertner)
3:45-4:15pm Matt Masotti
4:30-5:30pm Hugh and Wendi Hunter
Sunday, May 24 - Its All About The Bass, Show for Daryle Phillips of Neon Rain (Cancer Benefit)@Club 77 (Hamilton) $10


12-12:30pm Open Jam
12:45-1:15pm Paul Anthony (Johnny Cash)/Larry Wasylyk
1:30-2pm Tim Hebert (George Jones)/Derek Abell
2:15-2:45pm Paul Nathan
3-3:30pm Jamie Warren/Colin Butler
3:45-4:15pm Robin Benedict
4:30-5pm Steel City/Ten Cent Town
5:15-5:45pm Darren Hancock/Randy Owen and Rob Kirkham
5:30-6pm Chadley Chase/Bryce Moore
6:15-6:45pm The Ray Darren Band/Jamie Williams
7-7:30pm Shanya Lynn Dawson and Homegrown/Krystal Devries
7:45-8:15pm Tayna Marie Harris/Rob Kirkham and Jeff Black
8:30-9pm Brad James 
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Hamilton's Harrison Kennedy Adds Extra Soul to Eric Bibb's 'Blues People'

May 23, 2015, 6:08 am
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Blues superstar Eric Bibb's latest project, Blues People, is more than just a sensational album.  It's a brilliant tribute to the great Dr. Martin Luther King and a historical document of Black History.  This Stony Plain Records release chronicles the struggles of race relations throughout the years.

Eric mobilizes a who's who of the current blues community for this marvelous musical manifesto.  Hamilton Blues Legend Harrison Kennedy teams up with him and Ruthie Foster for the funky, soulful Dream Catchers.  The song is inspiring, powerful and uplifting.

The rest of the guest list is equally impressive: Taj Mahal, Blind Boys of Alabama, Popa Chubby, Guy Davis, JJ Milteau, Glenn Scott, Linda Tillery, Andre De Lange, and Leyla McCalla.

Packed with some of the best acoustic folk blues, moving soul and incredible world music around, the album is a wondrous musical feast.  You can tell all those involved wanted the message to be heard.

You can buy this stirring recording at many physical or Internet stores.  It can be purchased through Eric's  online shop or downloaded using iTunes.



Video above courtesy of Ekkentronbar





2 videos above courtesy of Jez Prance

Blast from the Past: Harrison Guests on the Skakura S'aida Album

Links: Eric Bibb, More Eric Bibb Stories, Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, More Releases
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CONGRATS! 2015 Hamilton Music Industry Award Winners (Including Us!)

May 23, 2015, 8:30 pm
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The Hamilton Blues Lovers website was only one of the many winners in the 2015 Hamilton Music Industry Awards.  Many deserving members of the local music community were recognized on May 23, 2015 at the Dofasco Centre for the Arts.

Lou, our blogger had this to say: "Thank you to all my fellow nominees who help get the word out about the amazing Hamilton music scene and thanks to all the amazing musicians.  It is an honour to receive this award."

The big winner of the day was classical musician Strat Andriotis, who earned three awards.



Video above courtesy of Dekatria Records

The night was also special because of the late, great Brian Griffith, who won the Guitarist of the Year Award.  His son accepted the award on his behalf.  Many of the speakers paid tribute to this amazing musician.  There were many touching moments.



Links: More Brian Griffith Stories, Video above courtesy of Doug Smith 

Click here for pictures of the event

Click here for picture of our Mascot at the awards

CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!

Here is a complete list of winners.
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Our Weekday Picks (May 25-28, 2015)

May 24, 2015, 1:55 pm
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Roxanne Potvin

Wednesday@Moonshine Cafe (Oakville)

Thursday@Pearl Company (Hamilton)
Monday, May 25

6:50pm: Glenn Campbell: I'll Be Me (Documentary)@Princess Cinema (Waterloo) $10/$7 member + seniors + kids under 14

7pm: Hamilton All Star Jazz Band Music Festival@Old Fire Hall Performing Arts Centre (Ancaster) $26

7pm: Musician Appreciation Night@Donnelly's (Thorold)

8pm: Marty Allen@Queen Victoria Park (Coca Cola Stage)(Niagara Falls)

9pm: Dana Sipos/Ben Hermann/Richard Laviolette@Cornerstone (Guelph) $?
Tuesday, May 26

11:30am and 6:30pm: Barbra and Frank: The Show That Never Was w Sharon Owens and Sebastian Anzaldo@Carmen's (Hamilton) $45.20/64.50 incl Dinner

6pm: Steve Melville/Henry Strong/Richard Whitehouse@Uncorked on Main (Georgetown)

6:50pm: Glenn Campbell: I'll Be Me (Documentary)@Princess Cinema (Waterloo) $10/$7 member + seniors + kids under 14

7pm: Al Lerman (Fathead)@Morty's Pub (Waterloo)

7pm: Carpenter Hospice Fundraiser w Steve Denommee (Bare Blue Sea)@Purple Heather (Burlington) $?
Wednesday, May 27 (1-8pm)

1pm and 7:30pm: Barbra and Frank: The Concert That Never Was@Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $24.98+

6:50pm: Glenn Campbell: I'll Be Me (Documentary)@Princess Cinema (Waterloo) $10/$7 member + seniors + kids under 14

8pm: James Street Musical ft Songs by Mark McNeil@Player's Guild (Hamilton) $20

8pm: Diana Krall@Centre in the Square (Kitchener) $80+
Wednesday, May 27 (8:30pm-Close)

8:30pm: Interactive Music Night w Judy and the Noteworthies@Coach and Lantern (Ancaster)

8:30pm The Company Men@Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort $20+

9pm: Roxanne Potvin@Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $10

10pm: Crissinger/Mark Wilson@Two Doors Down (Brantford)
Thursday, May 28

3pm and 8:30pm: The Company Men@Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort $20+

6:50pm: Glenn Campbell: I'll Be Me (Documentary)@Princess Cinema (Waterloo) $10/$7 member + seniors + kids under 14

8pm: Roxanne Potvin@Pearl Company (Hamilton) $20/$15 Students/Seniors/Un(der)employed

8pm: Crissinger@Abe Erb (Waterloo)

8pm: James Street Musical ft Songs by Mark McNeil@Player's Guild (Hamilton) $20
Thursday, May 28 -  Kinsmen Carnival@Riverside Park (Cambridge)


6:30-7:15pm Sad Mickey
7:30-8:15pm Tailgate 
8:30-9:15pm Sue Du Puy 
9:30-10:45pm 8 Second Ride 
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CONGRATS! 2015 Hamilton Music Award Winners

May 25, 2015, 4:54 am
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The 2015 Hamilton Music Awards ceremony on May 24, 2015 at Theatre Aquarius was amazing! Host Ian Thomas did a wonderful job and had everybody laughing.  There were heartfelt tributes to Tava Tunes, Brian Griffith and Cpl. Nathan Cirrilo, a visit from mayor Fred Eisenberger and a ton of amazing area music.

As always, the local scene was in the spotlight the whole show and the award winners were announced. Rockers the The Arkells and songstress Laura Cole took home three trophies each that night.  Blues veteran Harrison Kennedy also won a pair well-deserved awards.



Links: Laura Cole, More Laura Cole Stories, Video above courtesy of Richard Crawford



Links:  Arkells: More Arkells Stories, Video above courtesy of Oskar Covers



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

Click here for the Spectator story.

Congrats everyone.


Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

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CONGRATS! Local Country Artists Bring Some CMAO Awards Home!

May 26, 2015, 4:49 am
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Our area country boys (and gals) brought some Country Music Association of Ontario Awards home on Monday, May 25th during the The Markham Theatre ceremony.

Tim Hicks from St. Catharines and Waterloo's The Western Swing Authority took home two trophies that night.  WSA Producer, Jason Barry, also won for his work with the band.




Links: Tim Hicks, More Tim Hicks Stories, Video above courtesy of Robert Clements



Links: Western Swing Authority , More WSA Stories, Video above courtesy of Western swing Authority

Hamilton radio station CHKX – KX 94.7 FM got the top prize for the Major Market category as well.

The biggest winner of the night was the song,  I Only Smoke When I Drink by Trenton's Small Town Pistols.  It won for Best Songwriters, Single and Video.

CONGRATS EVERYBODY!



Links: Small Town Pistols, Video above courtesy of Small Town Pistols

Here is a full list of winners
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

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Hamilton's Will Gillespie Takes You From the Barroom to the Ballroom with 'Chasing Shadows'

May 27, 2015, 3:55 pm
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Chasing Shadows, the newest EP from Hamilton's Will Gillespie, is not your average Folk recording.  He can go fast and furious on some tunes and then switch gears to sweet, beautiful ballads.  All the while, Will and the gang keeps a European flair in the background.

Elements of jazz, Americana, folk, world music and more intertwine to transport the listener to the country, the barroom and the ballroom.  What a sweet trip it is!

Will enlists some wonderful local music makers to take us along the journey.  There's Dave Gould (Drums, Percussion),Orange McFarland (Bass), Geoff Ball of Euphonic (Cello), Matt Coleman (Violin) and Sarah Beatty (Vocal Harmonies).

You can pick up a physical copy of the CD at the James North General Store or download it using Bandcamp,
eMusic, iTunes or cdbaby





Videos above courtesy of Will Gilespie
EXTRA MINI-REVIEW!

Some albums escape our radar, so occasionally we'll be catching up with some mini-reviews!


Learning How to Let Go, his 2014 album, has more of a singer/songwriter, folky vibe.  Will also gets a little funky and throws in quite a few catchy riffs.

This one can be downloaded through Bandcamp, iTunes or cdbaby.



Video above courtesy of Will Gilespie
Links: Will Gillespie, More Releases
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May 28, 2015, 2:40 pm
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Hamilton Music Awards Photos: Main Gala, Industry Awards 

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    Trebleclef was busy for the Hamilton Music Awards weekend at the Theatre Aquarius

    First there was the Thursday Kick-Off party.


     

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    On Saturday, he was on hand to help accept our Hamilton Music Industry Award and hobnob a little.


     

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    Lastly, there was the Sunday night gala event with some more schmoozing!


     

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    Our Weekend Picks (May 29-31, 2015)

    May 29, 2015, 3:43 am
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    Friday, May 29 (12-7:30pm)

    12pm: I Heart Hamilton Day w Bandicoots@Gore Park (Hamilton)

    7pm: Hammer Blues Band w Jack de Keyzer@Jett Hall (Hamilton) $10 adv/$15 door

    7pm: WTFest Battle of the Bands@Club NV (Brantford)

    7pm: Jennis/Sarah Beatty@Silence (Guelph) $12 adv/$15 door

    7:30pm: Music Matters Fundraiser: Karaoke Night w Gillian Nicola and and the Radio Interference as live backup band@Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $20
    Friday, May 29 (8-8:30pm - Hamilton)

    8pm: James Street Musical ft Songs by Mark McNeil@Artword Artbar (Hamilton) $20

    8pm: Chelsea Crites@Suck Bang Blow (Stoney Creek)

    8pm: Wendy Lynn Snider@447 Wing (Mount Hope)

    8pm: ARTSFEST w 905 Band and the Hamilton All-Star jazz Band@Ancaster Memorial $26
    Friday, May 29 (8-8:30pm - Other)

    8pm: Matthew de Zoete/Jeffery Straker@Mahtay Cafe (St. Catharines) PWYC/$10 suggested



    8pm: Mother West Wind's Animal Friends CD Release@Hopper (Cambridge)

    8:30pm: Cracker Jack Palace@Blue Moon (Wilmot Room)(Petersburg) $10

    8:30pm: Rob Gellner Sextet@Jazz Room (Waterloo) $16
    Friday, May 29 (9pm-Close)

    9pm: The Company Men@Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort $20+

    9pm: Brownman Ali/Mike Conto@Uncorked on Main (Georgetown)

    9pm: Hive@DSTRCT (Guelph) $7 adv/$10 door

    9:30pm: Peter Stampfel/Jenny Omnichord@eBar (Guelph) $15 door

    10pm: Crissinger/Elmo Combo@Homegrown Hamilton $10
    Friday, May 29 - Kinsmen Carnival@Riverside Park

    6:30-7:15pm The Riffs
    7:30-8:15pm Initials
    8:30-9:15pm Something Always Flying
    9:30-10:45pm Mark Manfini

    Friday, May 29 - 7:30pm: Life of Brian: Brian Griffith Memorial Birthday Celebration (Fundraiser)@Bay City Music Hall (Hamilton) $20

    Harlan Pepper, Daimon Miles and Hachey the mouthPEACE, Riddim Riders, Laura Cole, JP Riemens, Michelle Titian and Tone Valcic, Mississippi Bends, Mimi Shaw and Jamie Oakes, Richard and Raphael Keelan, Lori Yates and Lisa Winn, Tomi Swick and Joel Guenther, Shari and Johnny
    Saturday, May 30 (12-5:30pm)

    12pm: Steve Denommee (Bare Blue Sea)@CJ's Cafe (Oakville)

    1pm: Fiddle/Banjo Workshop and Jam Session w Peter Stampfel@eBar (Guelph) $10
    2-4pm: Basics Of Irish Fiddling - Workshop w Anne Lederman@Crooked Stovepipe (Villa Nova, ON) $25

    2:30pm: Mighty Duck Blues Band/Michael Pickett and Mike Branton@Golden Pheasant (St. Catharines)

    3pm: The Company Men@Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort $20+
    Saturday, May 30 (6-7:30pm)

    6pm: Henry Strong Duo@Cavallo Nero (Ancaster)

    6pm: Jon Knight (Soulstack) and Chris Latta@Blue Moon (Tree Room)(Petersburg)

    7:30pm: Jacob Moon@Flyers Cafe (Dunnville) $20

    7:30pm: The Mountain Laurel Autoharp Gathering@Edgar Studio Barn (Paris) $10-20 donation suggested
    Saturday, May 30 (8-8:30pm - Hamilton)

    8pm: Kongero (From Sweden)@Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts $25/$22 seniors+students

    8pm: James Street Musical ft Songs by Mark McNeil@Artword Artbar (Hamilton) $20

    8pm: Rick and the 3D's@Waterdown Legion
    Saturday, May 30 (8-8:30pm - Other)

    8pm: Acoustics@Brantford Arts Block $15 adv/$20 door

    8pm: Jerry Johnson (Last Area Appearance)@Golden Pheasant (St. Catharines)

    8pm: Annie Patterson/Peter Blood/Guests@Registry Theatre (Kitchener) $20 adv/$25 door



    8pm: Jack de Keyzer Band@Lancaster Smokehouse (Kitchener) $50 w dinner (7pm)

    8:30pm: Elizabeth Shepherd Quartet@Jazz Room (Waterloo) $20/$10 students
    Saturday, May 30 (9pm-Close)

    9pm: Frankie and Jimmy/Alpacas Trust/Falsehoods/JackOyd@Brantford Station Gallery $5

    9pm: Jesse Parent CD Release/Lorne Allan@Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $6

    9pm: The Company Men@Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort $20+

    9pm: Pat Temple and the Hi Lo Players@The Boathouse (Kitchener) $20

    Saturday, May 30  - Hohner Avenue Porch Party@Kitchener
    3-3:30pm
    Jakki Annerino And Wayne Cheater (15 Hohner)
    Catlantis (44 Hohner)
    Onion Honey (54 Hohner)
    Tala (68 Hohner)
    Ivan Vincent (85 Hohner)

    3:30-4pm
    Four Guys On Matts Porch (93 Hohner)
    Hawks A.C. (14 Hohner)
    Michelvis (34 Hohner)
    Lynn Scott (78 Hohner)
    Pluckin Cutlers (62 Hohner)

    4-4:30pm
    Ted Parkinson (25 Hohner)
    Buddy Choir (38 Hohner)
    Nikki Hutchison (61 Hohner)
    Squares (81 Hohner)

    4:30-5pm
    Ethan Sloan (27 Hohner)
    Acoustic Steel (44 Hohner)
    Charlena Russell (57 Hohner)
    Jo Jo Worthington (93 Hohner)

    5-5:30pm
    Either Day (61 Hohner)
    Erin And Co (14 Hohner)
    Al Parrish (34 Hohner)
    Liv Gains (74 Hohner)

    5:30-6pm
    James Downham (15 Hohner)
    Shaun Clarke (25 Hohner)
    Camille Limoges (57 Hohner)
    Loretta Fullerton (79 Hohner)
    Safe As Houses (93 Hohner)

    6-6:30pm
    Elsa Jayne (27 Hohner)
    Rusty Timber (39 Hohner)
    Light Of East Ensemble (65 Hohner)
    Breen Brothers (14 Hohner)
    Gin Lane (88 Hohner)

    6:45–7:15pm
    Finale (Cast And Musical Ensemble Of Original KCI Production Of “You Never Know”)
    Saturday, May 30  - Kinsmen Carnival@Riverside Park

    6:15-7pm Footbridge Road
    7:15-8pm Factory City
    8:15-9pm Odd November
    9:15-10:45pm Yazgerz Farm
    Sunday, May 31 (1-2:30pm)

    Kinsmen Carnival@Riverside Park
    NO MUSIC

    1-5pm: Car-Free Festival@Abbleby Line (b/w Fairview and New) Burlington

    1-8pm: Rock N Rescue Benefit@Crystal Ridge Community Centre (Crystal Beach) $10
    Vanessa Reganti, Lisa Klassen, Ashlynne Vince, Mary Lou Minor, Bryce Moore, Jay Forhan/Steve Doucette, Elton Lammie, Gator Bait, Guilty Pleasure/Slightly Altered, Mandevilles, More



    2pm: Sunday Blues Show w Bay City Blues Band/Brant Parker@Bay City Music Hall (Hamilton) $5

    2pm: Crissinger@Crepe House (Port Dover)
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    CONGRATS! Recipients of the 1st Debbie Clause Recording Fund

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    Recording an album can be a costly endeavor and the recently founded Debbie Clause Recording Fund wants to help local musicians with creating their art. On Saturday, May 23rd, The Pearl Company hosted the first ever Gracenotes Showcase where three Hamilton performers were awarded funds to assist with their amazing projects.

    The $4,000 grand prize winner (picked at random by Debbie's daughter, Hanna) was Soul/R&B artist Jennifer Budd.



    Video above courtesy of Jennifer Budd

    Frank Koren and Josh Lamothe were also awarded $1,000 each.



    Links: Frank Koren, More Frank Koren Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers, Photos from this Doctors Without Borders Fundraiser, Donate to DWB



    Video above courtesy of Josh Lamothe

    CONGRATS EVERYBODY!

    The fund, which is managed by Hamilton singer/songwriter Christopher Clause (it's named after his late, beloved sister) will continue to support local musicians. Application forms for the 2016 awards will be available in August atwww.gracenoteshamilton.com (website will be up and running in July 2015)
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    New Album From Port Dover's Tia McGraff Packed with Excitement and Wonder

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    Possessing one of the most expressive voices in Country Music, Tia McGraff is at her peak on her newest album, Crazy Beautiful.  With songs that blur the lines between Pop-Folk and Alt-Country, it wonderfully mixes both into a beautiful sound.

    It contains a well-balanced collection of rockin' hooks, mid-tempo foot tappers and tender ballads.  The excitement and wonder just oozes out of the speakers.

    A few local and international musicians join in. Tommy Parham, Dave Sanger of Asleep At The Wheel, Tommy Harden, Dave Labruyere.Andrew Aldridge, Alfonso Spotoof the Acoustics, Mary-Jane Russell and Jonathan Edwards are all out in full force.  It's all engineers by the legendary Nick Blagona.

    The CD is available at cdbaby (also as a download) or through her website.





    Videos above courtesy of WhisperingBobTV
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    2010's Diversity boats a number of amazing storytelling songs enhanced by her distinct vocals.  Lyrically, it veers from politics, love, motivation and all points in between.  This is a wonderful album!

    You can download it via cdbaby, iTunes or through her website.



    Video above courtesy of Tia McGraff
    Blast from the Past: Tia's Break These Chains Album

    Links: Tia McGraff,  More Tia McGraff Stories, More Releases
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    Our Weekday Picks (June 1-4, 2015)

    June 1, 2015, 3:44 am
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    Showing all this week@Bookshelf Cinema (Guelph) $12/$9 members
    Monday, June 1

    9pm: Jaret Koop/Alfie Smith@Dickens (Burlington)

    9pm: Glenn Campbell: I'll Be Me (Documentary)@Bookshelf Cinema (Guelph) $12/$9 members
    Tuesday June 2

    4:45pm: Opening Day Celebration w Phil Lynett/Vinyl Flux@Fort Erie Race Track

    8pm: Hamilton Folk Club (Open Stage)@Pheasant Plucker $4

    8:30pm: Reverend Horton Heat/Nekromantix/Brains@This Ain't Hollywood (Hamilton) $40

    9pm: Glenn Campbell: I'll Be Me (Documentary)@Bookshelf Cinema (Guelph) $12/$9 members
    Wednesday, June 3

    12pm: Steve Burnside and the Marquis@Gore Park (Hamilton)

    6:30pm: Glenn Campbell: I'll Be Me (Documentary)@Bookshelf Cinema (Guelph) $12/$9 members

    8:30pm: Interactive Music Night w Judy and the Noteworthies@Coach and Lantern (Ancaster)

    8:30pm: Boston@Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort $40+

    9pm: Nick Ferrio Album Release/Lonely Parade/Thomas St. Clair@This Ain't Hollywood (Hamilton) $7
    Thursday, June 4 (12-6:30pm)

    12pm: Henry Strong Trio@Gore Park (Hamilton)

    5pm: Ashlynne Vince/Bryce Moore@Kelsey's (Niagara Falls - Clifton Hill)

    6:30pm: Hamilton Arts Awards@Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) FREE

    6:30pm: Glenn Campbell: I'll Be Me (Documentary)@Bookshelf Cinema (Guelph) $12/$9 members
    Thursday, June 4 (7pm-Close)

    7pm: Kidney Foundation Fundraiser: Celebrity Men in a Fashion Event w Music@The Museum (Kitchener) $75/$120 for 2

    8pm: Richard Garvey CD Release/Betty Supple/Marley Daemon@Artword Artbar (Hamilton) $10

    8:30pm: Boston@Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort $40+

    9pm: Dinner Belles@Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $?
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    'Roll up the Night Sky' by Dana Sipos is Ethereal, Organic and Artistic

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    You can really hear Dana Sipos' exquisite voice on her latest album, Roll Up the Night Sky (released through Muddy Roots Recordings).  The local singer/songwriter (she has lived in Hamilton and Guelph among other places) has created a wonderfully sparse, organic album that still manages to fill the room.

    Its ethereal sound will haunt you after listening.  Dana knows how to set a mood using minimal instrumentation.  The feel is very artistic and cinematic.

    Helping her out is a few amazing performers: Ben Hermann, Mark McIntyre, Michael Feuerstack, John Tielli, and Pietro Amato.

    There are many places to download this incredible album: Bandcamp, eMusic and iTunes.



    Video above courtesy of Dana Sipos



    Video above courtesy of Morgan Orion
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    The pop folk sound of 2011's Lay of the Land shows another side of Dana.  This banjo-laden, infectious collection is perfect for some good times (though there are some impressive slower tunes as well).  She doesn't skimp on the well-crafted lyrics though.

    This is also available via Bandcamp, eMusic and iTunes.


    Video above courtesy of Elysium Wishes
    Links: Dana Sipos,  More Releases
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    Guelph's Nathan Day Project Delivers Unbelievable Alt-Folk Pop EP

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    Guelph's Nathan Day Project recently delivered Best of Me,  an unbelievable alt-folk pop EP.  Smooth, soulful and infectious, the collection definitely begs for multiple plays.

    Nathan's distinct voice is layered on top of crisp, sensational instrumental work.  Best of Me is extremely well produced - you can feel every part of these incredible songs.

    You can download it via Bandcamp or their online shop.



    Video above courtesy of Latent Image Studios
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    If you're in the mood for something more acoustic, you can check out Nathan's two EPs from 2012: Monstersand Hope.  With mainly guitar and vocals, Nathan manages to create a beautiful, off-the-floor feel that will mystify you!

    Click the EP covers above to download them through Bandcamp.





    Videos above courtesy of The Nathan Day Project
    Blast from the Past: Nathan Day Video and More

    Links: Nathan Day Project, More Nathan Day Stories,  More Releases
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    Our Weekend Picks (June 5-7, 2015)

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    Friday, June 5 (12-7:30pm)

    12pm: Alfie Smith and Nicole Christian@Gore Park (Hamilton)

    4pm: Hamilton Ribfest@Valley Park

    6pm: Dundas Buskerfest

    7pm: Amber Edgar EP Release/Molly Babin/Neisha New-Era@Player's Guild (Hamilton) $10 adv/$15 door

    7pm: Georgetown Hospital Fundraiser w Rolly Rocker and the Hemi Heads@Nashville North (Georgetown) $50
    Friday, June 5 (8-8:30pm - Hamilton/Halton)

    8pm: Sue Ramsay CD Launch@Staircase Theatre (Hamilton) $10

    8pm: Tiny Bill Cody Presents Wranglers and Weepers w Guests@Artword Artbar (Hamilton) $15
    Tiny Bill Cody, Mimi Shaw, Dan Medakovic, Chris Altmann, Michael Hickey, Jeff Griffiths

    8pm: Fred Eaglesmith@Ancaster Old Town Hall $25

    8pm: Shinerama (Cistisc Fibrosis Fundraiser)@CJ's Cafe (Oakville)
    Friday, June 5 (8-8:30pm - Other)



    8pm: Apostle of Hustle/Julian Brown@Brantford Arts Block $10

    Guelph and District Multicultural Festival@Riverside Park (open at 5pm)
    8pm-11pm Salsa Latino Band - Cassava Latin Group

    8pm: Folk Roots Radio Presents an Evening w Jon Brooks@Silence (Guelph) $20/$25 door

    8pm: NUA@Cafe 13 (Cambridge) $15

    8:30pm: Andy Klaehn Quartet@Jazz Room (Waterloo) $15
    Friday, June 5 (9-Close)

    9pm: Sadies and Guests@Casbah (Hamilton) $20

    9pm: Mark LaForme@Flamboro Downs
    Saturday, June 6 (8-11:30am)

    8am: Buskers@Downtown Georgetown Farmers’ Market

    10am: Walk for ALS w Dayfoot@Christ The King High School (Georgetown)

    11am: Hamilton Ribfest@Valley Park

    11am: Sold On Hamilton w Judy Marsales@900AM CHML
    Saturday, June 6 (12-1:30pm)

    12pm: Dundas Buskerfest

    12pm: SteelRiver Duo@Royal Botanical Gardens (Burlington) $12.50/FREE for RBG members

    1pm: Uncorked/Randall Hill@Collins Brewhouse (Dundas)

    1-4pm: Official Launch/Open House@River Records (Dunnville)

    Springtime in Paris@Lions' Park (Paris, ON) Open at 10am
    1:15-1:40pm Chuck Jackson Band
    Saturday, June 6 (2-6:30pm)

    2pm: James Anthony Band/Ken Whiteley@Black Swan (Burlington)

    2pm: Sil Simone Band/Jerome Godboo@Carrigan Arms (Burlington)

    2pm: David Lum@Brantford Music Centre

    2:30pm: Mighty Duck Blues Band/Steve Strongman@Golden Pheasant (St. Catharines)

    3pm: Blues Etc/Shawn Kellerman/Wild T@Monty's (St. Catharines)
    Saturday, June 6 (6-8:30pm)

    7pm: A Happening Too! w Chef Ken Lefebour (w Music)@Hamilton Spectator Auditorium $80

    7pm: Georgetown Celtic Fiddle Orchestra@Union Presbyterian (Georgetown) $10

    7:30pm: Old Man Luedecke/7 Minute Love@Casbah (Hamilton) $15

    8pm: Blues With a Feeling (Fundraiser) w Steve Strongman/Jerome Godboo/Trickbag and Guests/Ronnie Copple@Bay City Music Hall (Hamilton) $25 adv/$30 door

    8:30pm: Phil Dwyer Quartet@Jazz Room (Waterloo) $20
    Saturday, June 6 (9pm-Close)

    9pm: Quails in the Nest/Redhill Valleys/Common Laws@Homegrown Hamilton $5

    9pm: Mississippi Bends/Cowboy Crashing@Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $10

    9pm: John Kay and Steppenwolf@Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort $35+

    9:30pm: Niagara Rhythm Section/Suzie Vinnick@Old Winery (Niagara on the Lake).
    Saturday, June 6 - Ham Jams@Bayfront Park (Hamilton)

    11am-1pm Drum Circle!
    12:30-1pm Instrument making workshop for kids! 
    1-3pm Jam hosted by MacBEAT
    5:30pm Play Project hosts a workshop!
    7pm Dystopia Rising hosts a LARP!
    Saturday, June 6 - Downtown Milton Street Festival

    OLG Commercial Street Stage
    12:15pm The Retrievers
    1:15pm The Flairz
    2:15pm Kerosene Creek
    3:15pm Subourbon Street
    4:15pm The Killin' Time Band
    5:15pm Steel City Rovers
    6:15pm Smoke Wagon Blues Band
    7:15pm Le Jazz Hot
    8:15pm Kev Morse Band 
    9:30pm Keep the Faith (Bon Jovi Tribute)

    Viva Pan Am Milton James Street Stage
    12pm The $2 Bills
    1pm Alana and Leigh Cline
    2pm Loose Change Quintet
    3pm The Miltowne Rats
    4pm Whiskey Kiss
    5pm Andrew Lopatin
    5:45pm Amber
    6:45pm Replica
    7:45pm ScIrish 
    8:45pm Midlife Chaos
    9:45pm Alessia Cohle

    BMO Martin Street Community Stage
    12pm Opening Ceremonies 
    12:15pm Punk Cadillac
    1pm NEON (Craig Kielburger Secondary School Vocal Group)
    1:45pm Gracenote Studios
    2:30pm Finnegan School of Irish Dance 
    3:15pm The Advertised
    4pm St. Peter's Glee 
    4:45pm Danielle and the Boyz 
    5:30pm Foster's Funk Band 
    6:15pm The Academy of Music Student Performances
    7:15pm Friends for Harmony
    8:15pm Jessica Lockwood
    9:15pm Hawthorne
    Saturday, June 6 - Guelph and District Multicultural Festival@Riverside Park

    1-4pm Dave Kelly - Perpetual Motion
    4:30-4:50pm Mikalyn Hay
    5-5:20pm Adyn Rao
    5:30-6:15pm North
    6:30-7:30pm The Boo Radley Project
    8-11pm Jam School
    Sunday June 7 (10am-1:30pm)

    10:30am-4pm: Hamilton Record and CD Show@Crowne Plaza $4

    10am-4pm: Springtime in Paris@Lions' Park (Paris, ON)

    11am: Hamilton Ribfest@Valley Park

    Guelph and District Multicultural Festival@Riverside Park
    12-2:30pm Coduroy Road
    3-6pm Jam School



    1:30pm: Grand Opening w Music@Niagara Brewing Company
    Sunday June 7 (2-5:30pm)

    2pm: Brantford Open Stage@Best Western/Brant Park Inn $4

    2pm: Blues With a Feeling (Fundraiser) w Bay City Blues Band/George Olliver@Bay City Music Hall (Hamilton) $5

    2pm: Kurk Bernard CD Release Party@Carrigan Arms (Burlington)

    3pm: Harpdog Brown and Friends@Donnelly's (Thorold)
    Sunday June 7 (6pm-Close)

    6pm: Dundas Buskerfest

    6pm: SJF Trio featuring Sara Davidson@Mahtay Cafe (St. Catharines) $10 adv/$15 door

    7:30pm: Heavy Dream: Hold Listening Party ft Steve Strongman, Tomi Swick and more@Aberdeen Tavern (Hamilton) $10


    8pm: Great Lakes Surf Battle@Casbah (Hamilton) $10

    8:30pm:  Blues With a Feeling (Fundraiser) w Tim Gibbons and the Swampbusters/Doubleshot Blues Band (Frank Cosentino + Earl Johnson of Moxy)@Bay City Music Hall (Hamilton) $10
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    Celebrating Hamilton Legend, King Biscuit Boy

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    In honor of this weekend's Blues With a Feeling shows (in honour of the late, great Blues legend King Biscuit Boy) here are a few of his amazing videos!



    Video above courtesy of BluesForSoul



    Video above courtesy of Kenneth J



    Video above courtesy of Mike Papas



    Links: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

    Blast From the Past: More King Biscuit Boy Videos

    Links: King Biscuit Boy, More KBB Stories
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    CONGRATS! Hamilton Arts Award Winners!

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    Hamilton's ever-expanding Arts scene was in the spotlight for the 2015 Hamilton Arts Awards held at Theatre Aquarius on June 4, 2015.  This wonderful event celebrated all aspects of art in the Hammer.

    Click here for the Spectator story.

    In the  music categories, Classical musician Bud Roach (Established award) and singer/songwriter Steve McKay (Emerging award) took home the top prizes.  CONGRATS!



    Video above courtesy of Bud Roach


    Links: More Steven McKay Stories, Video above courtesy of Balcony TV 

    Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

    Links: Hamilton Arts Awards, More Hamilton Arts Awards Stories
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    Hamilton's Munroe Debuts with Haunting, Sparse EP

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    Hamilton actress Kathleen Munroe  (CSI: NY, Stargate: Universe, Flashpoint, Resurrection) can now add the job title of singer/songwriter to her impressive resume.  Performing as simply Munroe, the local lady has released a beautiful self-titled EP (released throughHidden Pony Records)

    Munroe's voice is truly haunting, which fits the ghost-like atmosphere of the recording.  Her voice really shines thanks to the sparse, artistic arrangements.  Deeply rooted in Americana, the EP is nonetheless very modern in its approach.

    Helping her with the music is a wonderful team of performers including Noah Fralick (Young Rival), Ben Munoz (New Hands), Julie Fader, Billy Holmes (Dark Mean) and Steve McKay.

    You can download a copy via iTunes.



    Video above courtesy of Hidden Pony

    Links: Munroe, More Releases
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