Friday 29 November 2013

I never thought I'd be saying this, but the first time I went to Japan I really fell in love with Men's Fudge.



I couldn't have been more surprised. I mean, I'm an old-fashioned guy. I have pretty ordinary likes, which is why I never thought I'd be the type to fixate on Men's Fudge. But when I saw it lying there on the counter of a Tokyo 7-Eleven it was like it beckoned to me. "Come on over!" it called. "Pick me up!"

So I picked it up. And I couldn't bring myself to put it down.

I'm not sure why I'm so entranced by Men's Fudge, but it's been a monkey on my back ever since. Every time I inspect it I find something interesting inside. Some juicy little nugget, or toothy tidbit. Frequently it's so packed full of tasty gems I just can't put it down. This more than carries me through those periods when it's tasteless or thin.

My friends, on the other hand, are mystified by the role Men's Fudge plays in my life. They sniff at it, coming up empty-handed. I know the day will come when I'll go off it too, but until then I'll paraphrase Samuel Johnson and say, "When a person is tired of Men's Fudge, they are tired of life."

So if you get a chance, pick up Men's Fudge. Maybe it won't make you move into the local 7-Eleven, but you just might find yourself waiting at the opening to grab that next issue.


The floor of the gallery will be covered with over a million dollars of shredded US currency. In tiny fragments barely recognizable as money, these bills will be crushed under your feet and muffle the sound echoing in the space. In a moment where skyrocketing auction prices distract the compassionate art viewer from looking at and engaging with art, this show puts the financial side of the art market like so much waste underfoot, instead of infecting the paintings themselves.
Which are $40,000 each.

HAMILTON BLUES LOVERS TURNS 5 YEARS OLD

A few words from Lou, our esteemed Blogger:

On November 29, 2008 I put an ad online to start a new organization called the Hamilton Blues Lovers.  For five years I've been on a wonderful musical journey that has changed my life forever. 

At first, I was just an occasional local music fan venturing out once in a blue moon.  I spent three years dealing with health issues (both my own and my family's).  This wake up call made me realize I should be enjoying every minute of life!

My interest in local music turned into a passion but there was still a stumbling block.  Very few people I knew realized just how much amazing talent was in their own community.  I would end up going to shows alone and being a shy person by nature, I didn't interact much with other fans.

The Hamilton Blues Lovers was created as a way to break me out of my shell and find like-minded music devotees.  I placed the ad online and the HBL was born.

This has been a life-changing personal journey for me.  It is through it that I learned how to enjoy life more.  I was also extremely lucky to meet Linda, the love of my life, as part of the social group.  She makes music that much sweeter!

I'd like to thank all the new friends I've made throughout these past five years.  To all the musicians: keep up all the good work.  I look forward to many more years of supporting the local scene!



To help celebrate five years of incredible local music, I'd like to invite everyone to Rolly Rocket's on 470 King St W, to join in the fun with a musical Open Stage on December 1, 2013 at 7pm. Both musicians and fans are encouraged to pop in and enjoy!



Video courtesy of Neil Cheeseburger

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Thursday 28 November 2013

My trip to Japan was on short notice, so I desperately scoured TripAdvisor for an inexpensive yet stylish hotel room. They rated Hotel Super Kyoto/Shijo Kawaramachi in the top 20% of Kyoto hotels, even awarding it their Certificate of Excellence, so I guessed the place would be unforgettable. I wasn't too far off.


Photos of Super Hotel Kyoto Shijokawaramachi, Kyoto
This photo of Super Hotel Kyoto Shijokawaramachi is courtesy of TripAdvisor.

The first thing you see in the lobby is a variety of pillows on offer. No need to worry about sanitation: many Japanese wear face masks, so they won't breathe germs on all the pillows they squeeze. Like buckwheat pillows? Foam block pillows? Buckwheat and foam block pillows? Then one of those dark little cubbyholes has the perfect pillow for you.



Imagine my delight when I walked into my room. There's no pandering to luxury or comfort: this is a room made for the paranoid. The window is frosted so nobody can watch you, and it doesn't open so you can't accidentally fall out. Worried about losing something between the bed and the couch? Heck, you can barely slide a threadbare towel through there. And rest assured nobody's going to steal your clothes when you're staring at them from four feet away.



At night you rest in indescribable comfort. Okay, I'll give it a shot: "cement block covered with a layer of cardboard" comes pretty close. The budget blankets are a foot or two narrower than the bed so you won't wake up in the middle of the night wondering if somebody's run off with your knees.



Everything you need is within easy reach: a cheap clock, a couple of mugs, a laminated sheet describing the $10 charge for porn. I'm still not sure why, after just ten minutes in the room, I had the urge to carve a shiv out of a bar of soap. The Super Hotel Kyoto Shijokawaramachi is absolutely nothing like a prison, because a prison has a workout room.

I'm still curious what the cardboard ad on the TV says, but I'm pretty sure the Japanese word for "LOSER" is in there. And yes, that's a happy face made out of my loose change. I always think the cleaning lady appreciates it more when you tip her with pennies made into an upbeat shape.


Photos of Super Hotel Kyoto Shijokawaramachi, Kyoto
This photo of Super Hotel Kyoto Shijokawaramachi is courtesy of TripAdvisor.

At breakfast I finally stopped wondering if I'd been ripped off. The spread offered everything from toast to rolls to tiny pieces of bread. Looking for a napkin? Don't bother! The Japanese don't wipe their faces after shoveling down scrambled eggs and fried rice, though they need a fire hose to clean their asses after they poop.

Anyway, I just have one small suggestion for the Super Kyoto/Shijo Kawaramachi. You know how most hotels offer you a free disposable razor? This place should go the extra mile and give you an unlit stove and a noose.

Wednesday 27 November 2013

New Michael Vallely CD: Circus Songs

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/circus-songs/id627550296
If you prefer variety in your music, then Circus Songs, the incredible latest disc from local singer/songwriter Michael Vallely is for you.  Recently nominated for a Hamilton Music Award, the album deftly explores a lot of musical territory.


Though always grounded in the folk/roots tradition, the songs range from pop, Celtic, Country, a touch of Reggae and even a little bit of Rap.  Michael handles it all with distinctive vocals, outstanding songwriting and a wonderfully twisted sense of humour.

Joining him on this unique musical venture are a few amazing local talents such as Tomi Swick, Andrea Unger, Randall Hill, Danny Lockwood, Amy King, Bob Doidge, Colin Lapsley, and Sahra Featherstone

You can pick up the CD at any of his live show or download it through iTunes.

Video below courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers.



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I've been looking for mascara for macho men for nigh on twenty years, so when I spotted Tex Mex's Eyebrow Pencil for Men at a Japanese drug store I just couldn't pass it up. Clearly this ain't no sissy Maybelline: no, now I can tweeze and shape my unruly brows like they do on the Rio Grande.

Ordinarily I'm a little wary of foreign brands like Tex Mex, but if these are the same dudes who turned boring old chicken into fiery fajitas then I'm dying to see what they can do with my face.

Just remember: don't overpluck because that shit never grows back, pardner.


I think they're shipped in from California.

Sunday 24 November 2013

Hell County Debut CD

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/hellcounty
The self titled debut CD from local power trio, Hell County is not for the feint of heart.  This is stunning, raw, super-heavy rock with a blues soul.

The powerful, gritty voice and infectious, loud guitar workouts of Wayne Janus set the stage for the whole disc. Tony "Rush" Wachnuik (bass) and Robin Houston (drums) meet him blow for blow as they create a shack shaking sound guaranteed to wake the neighbours.

This ain't just head bangin' music either.  There's enough boogie infused in here to make you shake your booty as well as your head.

If you think you can handle it, you can pick up a CD at one of the band's (or Wayne's solo) live shows.  It can also be downloaded through cdbaby or iTunes.

Video below courtesy of Hell County's YouTube page.



Blast from the Past: Videos - Hell County and others play the Locke Street Fest

Links: Hell County, More Wayne Janus StoriesMore CD Releases

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Wednesday 20 November 2013

New Harrison Kennedy CD: Soulscape

http://www.emusic.com/album/harrison-kennedy/soulscape/14434954/
There's a good reason area Bluesman Harrison Kennedy's latest CD, Soulscape (from Electro-Fi Records) recently helped him win four Hamilton Music Awards: It's just that good!

With this astounding album, Harrison has successfully fused his soulful R&B sound with the country Blues.  This is Mississippi meets Motown!

The legendary musician works hard on this disc.  Not only does his dynamic voice sound as great as ever but he also deftly handles banjo, mandolin, harmonica, spoons, fife, percussion and more.

With Keith 'Happy' Lindsay on keys and Alec Fraser on percussion, the band is up to the task of helping Harrison fulfill this unique sound.  Justin Dunlop ably lends his bass and guitar talents to one track as well.

You can pick up this wonderful CD at his live shows, Picks N Sticks, or though the Electro-Fi website.  It can also be downloaded through eMusic or iTunes.

Video below courtesy of RandallStaffordCook



Blast from the Past: Harrison Kennedy CD-Shame the Devil

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Monday 18 November 2013

2013 Hamilton Music Award Winners

The 2013 Hamilton  Music Awards were handed out on Saturday, November 16 (Industry) and Sunday, November 17 (main).  As always, it was an incredible celebration of the best music this city has to offer.  There was amazing music throughout the Hammer!

The big winners were Harrison Kennedy, who took home four trophies as well as a lifetime achievement award and hard rock band Monster Truck, who won seven awards.

Click here for the Spectator story

Here's a sampling of the winners!

Rising Star Winner: Ash to Ember

Industry Awards
  • Artist Website: www.ilovemonstertruck.com
  • Video of the Year: Saint Alvia - Mother’s Day


    Links: Saint Alvia, Video courtesy of Saint Alvia
  • Best Album Artwork: Lee Harvey Osmond (The Folk Sinner)
  • Record Label: Sonic Unyon Recording Company (Terra Lightfoot, Young Rival, Threat Signal)
  • Music Retailer: Dr. Disc
  • Major Concert Venue: Gage Park
  • Live Club of the Year: This Ain’t Hollywood
  • Musical Event (People’s Choice): Supercrawl
  • Theatre: Pearl Company
  • Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year: Jesse O’Brien (Smoke Wagon Blues Band/Andre Bisson)
  • Special Instrumentalist: Yiannis Kapoulas
  • Guitarist: Jeremy Widerman (Monster Truck)
  • Drummer: Steve Kiely (Monster Truck)
  • Bassist: Jon Harvey (Monster Truck)
  • Local Group (People’s Choice): John Mamone
  • Canadian Recording (People’s Choice): Monster Truck 
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Click here for more about the Hamilton Music Awards 

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    Saturday 16 November 2013

    New Andre Bisson CD: Bad Scene

    http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/andrebisson5
    Local bluesman Andre Bisson's latest CD, Bad Scene recently earned 7 Hamilton Music Awards - and with good reason!

    Andre's usual tasty blend of blues, swing, R&B, and soul have received an extra shot of energy.  His voice is more powerful than ever and the hot band is right there with him.

    The albums packed with incedible numbers: the hard drivin' Soul Survivor, the cool boogie of the title track, straight ahead blues rock (Wasting Time), slow soulful numbers (Ever Since You Went Away) and an excellent cover of Jimi Hendrix's Remember.

    Rounding out this killer main band is Loretta Hale (Trumpet), Brad Cheeseman (Bass), Matt Burns (Drums/Tambourine) and Francis Smith (Sax).  Special guests include Jesse O'Brien, Darcy Hepner, Andrew King, Kevin Matthews.

    This amazing album can be downloaded through  and iTunes and cdbaby (where you can also get a CD rip of it).

    Videos below courtesy of Andre's YouTube Page







    Blast from the Past: Andre Bisson CD-Till the Real Thing Comes Along

    Links: Andre Bisson, More Andre Bisson stories, More CD Releases


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    Thursday 14 November 2013

    News Roundup (Big Johnny Blue, Downbeat Reader's Poll, Scotty Campbell)

    pIC

    Local

    World

    Downbeat Magazine Reader's Poll results 

    Hall of Fame: Pat Metheny
    Jazz Artist: Wayne Shorter
    Jazz Album: Wayne Shorter Quartet, Without A Net
    Historical Album: Miles Davis Quintet, Live In Europe 1969: The Bootleg Series Vol. 2
    Jazz Group: Wayne Shorter Quartet
    Big Band: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
    Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis
    Trombone: Trombone Shorty
    Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
    Alto Saxophone: Kenny Garrett
    Tenor Saxophone: Sonny Rollins
    Baritone Saxophone: Gary Smulyan
    Clarinet: Anat Cohen
    Flute: Hubert Laws
    Piano: Keith Jarrett
    Keyboard: Herbie Hancock
    Organ: Joey DeFrancesco
    Guitar: Pat Metheny
    Bass: Christian McBride
    Electric Bass: Stanley Clarke
    Violin: Regina Carter
    Drums: Jack DeJohnette
    Vibes: Gary Burton
    Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
    Miscellaneous Instrument: Béla Fleck (banjo)
    Female Vocalist: Diana Krall
    Male Vocalist: Kurt Elling
    Composer: Wayne Shorter
    Arranger: Maria Schneider
    Record Label: Blue Note
    Blues Artist or Group: B.B. King
    Blues Album: Dr. John, Locked Down
    Beyond Artist or Group: Robert Glasper Experiment
    Beyond Album: Donald Fagen, Sunken Condos 

     


    Links: Wayne Shorter, Video courtesy of Tadeus Jazz

      Funny/Weird Stuff
       http://www.gocomics.com/freerange

      Blasts from the Past

      Featured Video


      Links: Scotty Campbell, Video courtesy of EllePreece


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      Tuesday 12 November 2013

      2013 Canadian Folk Music Award Winners


      http://folkawards.ca

      On November 10, 2013 in Calgary there was a wonderful celebration of the great roots music this country has to offer.  The Canadian Folk Music Awards were handed out to some very deserving musicians.

      The big winners were the Good Lovelies and Jaron Freeman-Fox with two awards each. Congratulations to everyone!



      Links: Good Lovelies, More Good Lovelies Stories, Video courtesy of the Good Lovelies



      Links: Jaron Freeman-Fox, More Jaron Freeman-Fox Stories, Video courtesy of Humple Empire


      Here is a complete list of winners.
      Click here for about the Folk Awards

      Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

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        Sunday 10 November 2013

        Lest We Forget . . . Remembrance Day Videos

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYHhhUp_Tvk



        Links: Sonny Del Rio, More Sonny Del Rio Stories, Video courtesy of FilmOGuy



        Links: Terry Kelly, Video courtesy of Canadian Army News



        Links: Fred Eaglesmith, More Fred Eaglesmith Stories, Video courtesy of Jos Westenberg

        Click here for more Remembrance Day videos

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        Videos: Workshop@Festival of Friends (August 11, 2013) Part 2 (Mark McNeil, Doug Feaver, Alex Leggett)

        https://www.facebook.com/blueshamilton/media_set?set=a.10201563172335961.1073741832.1077107163&type=3&uploaded=11
        Click above for more pictures



        Links: Mark McNeil, More Mark McNeil stories



        Link: Alex Leggett, More Alex Leggett Stories



        Links: Doug Feaver, More Doug Feaver Stories

        Also backing them up are Sarah Beatty, Liam Titcomb, and Brent Titcomb

        Click here for part 1

        Bonus video of Alex Leggett, courtesy of his YouTube page



        Blast from the Past: Bring Strings Workshop w Mark McNeil & Friends

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        Thursday 7 November 2013

        News Roundup (Spec Awards, Blues Blast Awards, Tom Wilson, Lou Reed, Krickets)

        Local

            Spectator's Readers' Choice Awards

            All lists are Platinum, Gold, Silver
            • Festival: Super Crawl, Winona Peach Festival, Locke Street Festival
            • Live Entertainment Facility: Hamilton Place, Copps Coliseum, Theatre Aquarius
            • Concert Venue: Copps Coliseum, Hamilton Place, This Ain't Hollywood
            • Live Jazz Club: Augusta House, Cat'N'Fiddle, Stonewalls 
            • Live Music Bar/Lounge: Casbah, Slainte, Stonewalls
            • Music School: Academy of Performing Arts, Suzuki School of Music, Picks & Sticks 
            • Recording Studio: Grant Avenue, Hive, Sound Cave
            • Music Instrument Store: Long & McQuade, Mountain Music, Payne Music
            • Record/CD Store: Cheapies, Beat Goes On, Dr. Disc 
            • Local Artists: Julia Veenstra, Kathryn Smith, Tom Wilson 

                Canada 

                    World

                     Blues Blast Award Winners
                      • Contemporary Blues Album: Shaun Murphy – Ask For The Moon
                      • Traditional Blues Album: The Cash Box Kings – Black Toppin'
                      • Blues Rock Album: Albert Castiglia – Living The Dream
                      • Soul Blues Album: Curtis Salgado – Soul Shot
                      • New Artist Debut Release: Southern Hospitality – Easy Livin'
                      • Song of the Year: Cee Cee James & Rob "Slideboy" Andrews – "I Got A Right To Sing The Blues"
                      • Female Blues Artist of the Year: Shaun Murphy
                      • Male Blues Artist of the Year: Doug MacLeod
                      • Blues Band of the Year: Tedeschi Trucks Band
                      • Sean Costello Rising Star Award: Doug Deming

                      Blasts from the Past

                      Featured Videos


                        Links: Rick and the Krickets, More Rick and the Krickets Stories, Video courtesy of SimVid2



                        Links: Lou Reed, More Lou Reed Stories, Video courtesy of Raufschunaiden



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                          Wednesday 6 November 2013

                          In Japan. Back at the end of the month.

                          New Daddy Long Legs CD: The Devil's in the Details

                          http://www.bustedflatrecords.com/store/daddy-long-legs-devils-details/
                          With tons of Boogie Blues and hard drinkin' songs, the latest disc from Waterloo's Daddy Long Legs, Devil's in the Details (from Busted Flat Records) is the perfect musical party platter.

                          This is no-nonsense, rattle the roof, electric blues rock meant to get ya dancin'.  Blazing guitars, fiery harp playing and dynamic vocals are the order of the day here.

                          There are also a few wonderful detours such as the acoustic Dug My Own Grave, Lonely (a beautiful ballad) and a bit of cool zydeco on Borrowed Time.

                          This rockin' CD is available at their explosive live shows and through the Busted Flat website.  It can also be downloaded  through Busted Flat and iTunes.

                          Video below courtesy of Dave Sloan



                          Video below courtesy of Sound Distillery



                          Links: Daddy Long Legs, More Daddy Long Legs Stories, More CD Releases

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                          Sunday 3 November 2013

                          Local Acts Nominated for 2014 Maple Blues Awards

                          http://torontobluessociety.com/about-maple-blues-awards/
                          Once again, our talented local musicans were honoured with quite a few Maple Blues Award nominations.

                          Hopefully, some of them will be receieving the kudos on the 17th annual show (run by the Toronto Blues Society) on January 10, 2014.  GOOD LUCK!

                          Steve Strongman, Harrison Kennedy, and Soulstack garnered two nods each: Strongman for Entertainer & Guitarist; Harrison for Acoustic Act & Male Vocalist; Soulstack for Electric act &  Drummer (Tom Bona).

                          Other area nominees include: Dave King (Drummer) and Brant Parker Blues Band (New Artist/Group).



                          Links: Steve Strongman, More Steve Strongman stories,Video courtesy of Urban Hero Magazine



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



                          Links: Soulstack , Video courtesy of Jon Knight



                          Links: Brant Parker Blues Band, More Brant Parker Stories, Video courtesy of Daragent2
                           
                          The largest number of nominations went to Ottawa's MonkeyJunk who were listed in six categories.

                          Here is the complete list of the 17th Annual Maple Blues Awards nominees:

                          Entertainer

                          The 24th Street Wailers
                          MonkeyJunk
                          Shakura S'Aida
                          Steve Strongman
                          The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer

                          Electric Act
                          The 24th Street Wailers
                          Bill Durst
                          David Gogo
                          MonkeyJunk
                          Soulstack

                          Acoustic Act
                          Brandon Isaak
                          Dawn Tyler Watson and Paul Deslauriers
                          Harrison Kennedy
                          Little Miss Higgins
                          Michael Jerome Browne

                          Male Vocalist
                          Bob Walsh
                          Charlie A'Court
                          Donald Ray Johnson
                          Harrison Kennedy
                          Jim Byrnes

                          Female Vocalist
                          Angel Forrest
                          Dawn Tyler Watson
                          Layla Zoe
                          Shakura S'Aida
                          Treasa Levasseur

                          New Artist or Group
                          Brant Parker Blues Band    
                          Declan O'Donovan
                          Denis Viel
                          James “Buddy” Rogers
                          The Mackenzie Blues Band                                         

                          Recording/Producer
                          MonkeyJunk - All Frequencies
                          David Vest - East Meets Vest (co-produced by Gary Kendall)
                          Julian Fauth - Everybody Ought To Treat A Stranger Right
                          Angel Forrest - Mother Tongue Blues
                          Ben Racine Band - One of A Kind

                          B.B. King International Artist
                          James Cotton
                          Dr. John
                          Mavis Staples
                          Tedeschi Trucks Band
                          Trampled Under Foot

                          Guitarist
                          David Gogo
                          Kevin Breit
                          Paul Deslauriers
                          Steve Strongman
                          Tony D (MonkeyJunk)

                          Harmonica
                          Carlos Del Junco
                          David Rotundo
                          Guy Belanger
                          Shawn Hall (The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer)
                          Steve Marriner (MonkeyJunk)

                          Piano/Keyboard
                          David Vest
                          Graham Guest
                          Julian Fauth
                          Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne
                          Lance Anderson

                          Horn
                          Al Lerman  (Fathead)
                          Chris Whiteley
                          Frank Thiffault  (Ben Racine)
                          Jon Wong (The 24th Street Wailers)
                          Shirley Jackson

                          Drummer
                          Bucky Berger
                          Chris Nordquist
                          Dave King (Steve Strongman)
                          Sam Harrisson (Paul Deslauriers)
                          Tom Bona (Soulstack)

                          Bassist
                          Alec Fraser
                          Gary Kendall 
                          Keith Picot (Brandon Isaak)
                          Omar Tunnoch (Fathead)
                          Russell Jackson

                          Songwriter
                          Brandon Isaak
                          Charlie A'Court
                          Harrison Kennedy
                          Julian Fauth
                          MonkeyJunk

                          Blues With A Feeling Award (Lifetime Achievement)
                          Alec Fraser
                          Michael Jerome Browne
                          Danny Brooks
                          Ellen McIlwaine
                          Joe Murphy
                          Ken Whiteley
                          Michael Fonfara
                          Stephen Barry
                          Tom Lavin
                          Brent Parkin
                          Bob Walsh
                          Jim Zeller
                          Nanette Workman
                          Theresa Malenfant
                          John Dickie

                          Blast from the Past:  Last Year's Maple Blues Award Winners

                          Click here for more about the Maple Blues Awards

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