Steve Strongman Wins Big at Maple Blues Awards
Hamilton's own Steve Strongman has proven that he's just as much of an award winner for his acoustic work as he is for his electric sound. He took home three Maple Blues Awards on January 21, 2013...
View ArticleTrickbag (Acoustic)@Buddy's Roadhouse (January 12, 2013)
More Steve Earle Covers/StoriesBlast From the Past: Trickbag@FieldcoteLinks: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories------------------------------------------------------------------Previous (Steve Strongman...
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New Ian Thomas CD: little dreams
It took legendary Dundas music veteran Ian Thomas 25 years to record the follow up to his last solo album, Levity (1988). With the CD, little dreams (released through Alma Records/Universal), the wait...
View ArticleNews Roundup (Blues Flash Mob, Quails in the Nest, Podcasts)
WorldClassic Rock New CD Releases Feb 2013Chicago Bob Nelson PassesShindig host Jimmy O'Neill passesPodcasts: Blues & Roots 177, Roadhouse 410, Roadhouse 411, Nothing But the Blues 225, Nothing But...
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New James Clark Jones CD: the days of convenience
Oakville singer/songwriter James Clark Jones has created a multi-genre gem with the days of convenience, his latest CD.The disc kicks off with a beautiful potry reading and then travels through jazz,...
View ArticleDarrell Webb Band@Private Show (January 20, 2013)
Link: Darrell Webb BandHere is a bonus video from the opening band. Links: Barn Katz,More Barn Katz Stories-------------------------------------------------------------------------Previous (New James...
View Article2 More Episodes of Ensemble on YouTube
All videos courtesy of Cable 14Links: Wendell Ferguson, Jon Brooks, Judy Rideout, Shawn BrushLinks: Astrid Young, Dave Rave, Bill Culp, David LumClick here for more...
View ArticleNews Roundup (Steve Sinnicks, Ed Vandendool, Felicia McMinn)
LocalJunkhouse 20th Anniversary Facebook PageDr. Disc Local hastag now a seperate Twitter feedKevin's Barbershop Podcast w/Steve Sinnicks: MP3, VideoCool homemade blues tieWorldSongs That Sound Alike:...
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Get the Weekly Hamilton Blues Lovers E-Mail Newsletter
Want to be kept up to date with what's going on in the local area (Now including Oakville/Brantford/St. Catharines/Niagara)? Then get all the Blues News You Can Use with our new weekly e-mail...
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New Peter Tigchelaar CD: More Like Lightning
More Like Lightning, the newest album from local singer songwriter, Peter Tigchelaar, is like a journey within a CD.With its pop-folk sound plus the lyrical allusions to blues and honkytonks there's an...
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2013 International Blues Challenge Winners and Finalists
Canadian musicians were in full force at the 29th International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. The finals were held February 1 and 2, 2013. The world got to see what Canucks are capable...
View ArticleNews Roundup (Jericho, Troggs, Podcasts)
Canada Feb 2013 issue of Maple BluesHas Canada Ousted Chicago as the home of the bluesWorldPassings: Troggs singer Reg Presley, George Higgs, Ann Rabson, Uppity Blues WomanPodcasts: Roadhouse 413,...
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New Brant Parker Blues Band CD: River of Broken Dreams
River of Broken Dreams, the latest CD from St. Catherines's own Brant Parker Blues Band is an amazing example of straight ahead, old fashion boogie blues.Brant's voice has character whether he's...
View ArticleYouTube Videos from Homegrown Hamilton
All the videos are from the Homegrown Hamilton YouTube PageLinks: Human RaceLink: Ian Andrews and the Smoking ScoundrelsLinks: Stumblweed, More Stumbleweed StoriesLinks: Tim Gibbons - More Tim Gibbons...
View ArticleHappy Valentine's Day
Links: Mark Reeves, More Mark Reeves Stories, More from this showLinks: Jon Brooks, More Jon Brooks stories, More from this showLinks: Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, More from this showLinks: Sonny...
View ArticleNews Roundup (Edgar Breau, Michelle Titian, Dave Clark 5)
LocalKevin's Barbershop Podcast w/Edgar BreauWorldBlues Grammys 2013Dave Clark 5 bassist Rick Huxley passesPodcasts: Blues Time 179, Nothing But the Blues 230 Blasts From the Past:2009: Jacob Moon Gets...
View ArticleLocal Musicians Nominated for Junos
Hamilton has once again had a strong showing at the Juno nominations, which just goes to prove how much world-class music is in the area.Both Jack de Keyzer and Steve Strongman will be going head to...
View ArticleRun For The Hills@Artword Artbar (February 15, 2013)
Run for the Hills is Amy Di Nino (percussion/piano), Brandon General (guitar), Brennagh Burns (guitar, mandolin, kazoo), Cindy Dell (guitar, vioin), Les Smith (guitar, harmonica)Blast from the Past:...
View ArticleNews Roundup (Liam McGlashon, Rachel Heart, Loud City Podcast)
LocalNew Loud City PodcastCanada Top 10 Neil Young Love SongsWorld5 things record companies don't want you to know aboutClassic Rock New Releases March 2013Blues Hall of Fame Inductees 2013Podcasts:...
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New Lee Harvey Osmond CD: The Folk Sinner
The Folk Sinner, the incredible second disc from Tom Wilson's musical collective, Lee Harvey Osmond, is a welcome evolution from the debut. This new CD has its own soul but is still centred in the...
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