Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Videos: Wax Mannequin@Homegrown Hamilton (April 13, 2013)
Blast from the Past: Wax Mannequin@Dr. Disc
Links: Wax Mannequin, More Wax Mannequin Stories
Previous (Rita Chiarelli's Music From the Big House on DVD) - - - Next (News Roundup w/Greg Quill & Videos by Jerry Johnson & Nonie Crete)
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
Rita Chiarelli's Music From the Big House DVD/Blu-Ray
The film follows the Canadian Blues Queen as she plans a concert at Louisiana's infamous Angola Prison. Rather than just perform there, the blueswoman enlists the help of the prisoners to play and write songs for the show.
With Rita's name attached to the project, you know the songs will be amazing. You can read about it in our review of the soundtrack.
Beyond the incredible music, the documentary tells an inspiring story of redemption and forgiveness. The inmates use the power of music to change their lives around. Their mutual love of performing bonds them to Rita and each other.
Artistically filmed in black and white, the movie is stunningly beautiful while still revealing the harshness of prison life. The spotlight fluctuates between Rita, the inmates and the facility.
There are also some great extras such as more great live music, deleted scenes and a music video.
The film is available through many regular and online shops as well as though the documentary's site.
Blast From the Past: Rita Chiarelli CD, Sweet Paradise
Videos below courtesy of Cache Film
Links: Rita Chiarelli, More Rita Chiarelli Stories, More DVD Releases
Previous (Music-Related Cartoons) - - - Next (Videos: Wax Mannequin@Homegrown Hamilton)
Sunday, 5 May 2013
May 5th - Cartoonist Day (Musical Laughs)
Click here for more of our Cartoons
Here are a few interesting links with more music cartoons.
CartoonBank.com (New Yorker Cartoons)
Off the Mark by Mark Parisi
Buddy and Hopkins
Cartoonstock
Randy Glasbergen
Previous (Episode of Ensemble: Wayne Krawchuk, Paul O'Toole, Ruth Sutherland, Doug Feaver) - - - Next (Rita Chiarelli's Music From the Big House on DVD)
Saturday, 4 May 2013
New Episode of Ensemble (Wayne Krawchuk, Paul O'Toole, Ruth Sutherland, Doug Feaver)
Links: Wayne Krawchuk, Paul O'Toole, Ruth Sutherland, Doug Feaver, More Ensemble Episodes, Video courtesy of Cable 14
Bonus Videos
Above video courtesy of CelticFestRussell
Video courtesy of Doug Feaver
Previous (News Roundup w/George Jones, Willie Nelson, Andrew Hill, Bob Bryden) - - - Next (Music Related Cartoons)
Thursday, 2 May 2013
News Roundup (George Jones, Andrew Hill, Bob Bryden)
World
Funny/Weird Stuff
Blasts From the Past
Featured Videos
Links: More Andrew Hill Stories, Video courtesy of SimVid2
Links: Bob Bryden, More Bob Bryden StoriesVideo courtesy of Bob Bryden
Previous (New Killin' Time Band CD) - - - Next (Episode of Ensemble: Wayne Krawchuk, Paul O'Toole, Ruth Sutherland, Doug Feaver)
- Trivia Cartoon about Willie Nelson
- Podcasts: Nothing But the Blues 241, Roadhouse 426
- Passings: George Jones
Funny/Weird Stuff
Blasts From the Past
- 2009: News Roundup - City and the Sea + Blues Foundation Hall of Fame
- 2010: Videos- Acoustics@Artword Artbar
- 2011: Videos-Fred Eaglesmith@Gunners Club
- 2012: News Roundup - Laren Agnelli remembers Levon Helm + Bob Doidge produces Gordon Lightfoot
Featured Videos
Links: More Andrew Hill Stories, Video courtesy of SimVid2
Links: Bob Bryden, More Bob Bryden StoriesVideo courtesy of Bob Bryden
Previous (New Killin' Time Band CD) - - - Next (Episode of Ensemble: Wayne Krawchuk, Paul O'Toole, Ruth Sutherland, Doug Feaver)
Sigh. Christians are sooo angry these days. As you can see from the cartoon above, it seems their little religious role model Tim Tebow was treated really badly by the media, who are currently turning somersaults over Jason Collins.
Now, I'm not sure the first part of that sentence is correct. After Tebow announced that he was Christian, there were a few obscure but respectful references to it in the press.
Madonna would kill to be treated that badly.
Why do the whiners say the sports stars were treated differently? U. S. News and World Report has a theory:
Tebow, you see, is a Christian – and is fairly open about.
Fairly open. FAIRLY open. Tim Tebow? Uh, perhaps they missed the part where he dropped to his knees to praise Jesus every time he found a Krispy Kreme with the "HOT DONUTS" light on. Maybe they didn't notice that he swings incense around his head every time he finds a parking space at the mall.
This "fairly open" Christian also wrote Bible quotes on his face before games. I don't know about you, but I'm pretty sure I can't show up for work with Jacquelline Suzanne quotes scrawled on my face. You can't really say the two dudes are similar until Jason Collins runs out onto a basketball court with "IT'S RAININ' MEN!" written under his eyes.
Tim Tebow also fell to his knees to praise God every time he made a touchdown. Collins? I'm pretty sure after he makes a basket he doesn't run off-court and mime that he's buttfucking somebody. I'll bet I can find five hundred tweets from Tebow mentioning God while Collins has remained mum about Kathy Griffin. Clearly the cartoon is missing the third panel, where Tim Tebow grinds the reporter's face in the dirt while screaming, "I'M CHRISTIAN!!! HEAR THAT, GODLESS HEATHEN? CHRISTIAN!!!"
Besides, Tebow was hardly the first Christian in football:
It's not like his disclosure was a big shock to the fans. Jason Collins, on the other hand, took a bit more of a risk coming out. I mean, I spent twenty minutes on Google and I couldn't find one afro-wigged fan holding a sign that said, "Make a touchdown, girlfriend, and then let's go buy us some shoes!"
As for that "Tell me more, you big hero!!!" side of the cartoon, well, I think it got drowned out by ESPN The Magazine senior writer Chris Broussard's friendly aside to Collins on national TV saying gay people can't be Christians and that their "lifestyle" is "an open rebellion to God."
In the end, though, I think the media will be fair. Everybody loved Tebow -- but he just wouldn't shut up. I'm pretty sure they'll feel the same way about Jason Collins the eight-hundredth time he mentions Anderson Cooper, our Lord.
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
New Killin' Time Band CD: One Set to Freedom
These boys have a lot of weapons in their musical arsenal. KTB break out the reggae, rock, country, and funk to create quite a lively disc. Highlights include the jazzy/funky Heavy, the slow country of Changing my Ways, and the Celtic joy of Don't Be Bitter.
A number of guests also join in on the fun - Members of the Salads and Lo-Fi along with Melissa Bel, Loretta Hale (J-Tones), Juno Award winner Rob Somerville, Mariachi Fuego, Troy Dowding, and others.
The CD is available at their live shows and through the band's website. It can also be downloaded through iTunes and eMusic.
Videos below courtesy of Killin' Time Band.
Links: Killin' Time Band, More CD Releases
Previous (Videos: Diamond Drapes@Jordan House) - - - Next (News Roundup w/George Jones, Willie Nelson, Andrew Hill, Bob Bryden)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)