Duane Rutter and Friends - 48 Hour Guitarathon @ Robot Cafe (February 27, 2011) Part 1

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Links: Duane Rutter - More Duane Rutter Stories - Dave Pomfret - Nicole Christian - Alfie Smith

More from this show: Part 2, Part 3

Duane played to raise money for Camp Trillium. Click below to donate.

Rhyme 'N' Reason @ Brant Hills Church (February 19, 2011)

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Link: Rhyme 'N' Reason

Sue Sweetman and Friends were the first half of the show. Click here for footage.

The Barn Katz@Brant Hills Church

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Sue Sweetman (vocals) is joined by Johnny Frame (guitar, vocals on Shut Up in the Mines of Coal Creek), Tim McDonald (banjo), Adam Dobson (bass), Joe Clark (Mandolin, vocals on Boll Weevil)













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Rhyme 'N' Reason also played at this fundraiser. Click here for video.

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Tom Wilson and Friends @ Moonshine Cafe (February 18, 2011) Part 2

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Tom Wilson is joined by Harlan Pepper and Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse) on drums. Max Brand (vocals) on Matchbox







More Neil Young covers/stories



Links: Tom Wilson - More Tom Wilson Stories

More videos from the show:

• Harlan Pepper (opening)
• Part 1

Tom Wilson and Friends @ Moonshine Cafe (February 18, 2011) Part 1

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Tom Wilson is joined by Harlan Pepper and Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse) on drums.









Links: Tom Wilson - More Tom Wilson Stories

More videos from the show:

• Harlan Pepper (opening)
• Part 2

Harlan Pepper @ Moonshine Cafe (February 18, 2011)

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More Bob Dylan Covers/Stories







Links: Harlan Pepper - More Harlan Pepper Stories

They were opening for Tom Wilson.

More videos from the show:

• Tom Wilson Part 1
• Tom Wilson Part 2

Cool You Tube Videos (Ben Somer, Barry Mac, Robin Benedict)

Links: Ben Somer - More Ben Somer Stories

Video courtesy of Southern Souls





Links: Barry Mac - More Barry Mac Stories - More From this Performance

Videos courtesy of Deadendly





Links: Robin Benedict - More Robin Benedict Stories

Videos courtesy of Mama Loves Music

Ken Whiteley and the Mighty Duck Blues Band @ the Golden Pheasant (February 12, 2011), Part 2

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Links: The Mighty Duck Blues Band - Ken Whiteley - More Ken Whiteley Stories

More from this show:

• Mighty Duck Blues Band Solo
• Ken Whiteley Part 1

Ken Whiteley and the Mighty Duck Blues Band @ the Golden Pheasant (February 12, 2011), Part 1

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Links: The Mighty Duck Blues Band - Ken Whiteley - More Ken Whiteley Stories

More from this show

• MDBB Solo
• With Ken Whiteley, Part 2
  

Mighty Duck Blues Band @ the Golden Pheasant (February 12, 2011)

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The Mighty Duck Blues Band is: Dave Curry (guitar, vocals on Bringing It Back), Gary Kendall (Downchild) (bass, vocals on Gotta Find My Baby), Canada Dave Torosian (keyboards), Jim Casson (drums)

More from this show

• With Ken Whiteley, Part 1
• With Ken Whiteley, Part 2

Happy Valentine's Day

Here are some unreleased romantic gems from recent shows and one from an upcoming performance.

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Links: Links: Brennagh Burns - More Brennagh Burns Stories - More From This Show



Links: Dharlings - More Dharlings Stories - More From This Show



Links: Big Rude Jake - More Big Rude Jake Stories - Margaret Stowe - More Margaret Stowe Stories - More From This Show



Links: Ken Whiteley - More Ken Whiteley Stories - More From This Show Will be Posted Soon

Click here for last year's Valentine's videos.

Harrison Kennedy Wins Memphis, TN Solo Competition

Hamilton Blues legend, Harrison Kennedy won the best solo artist competition at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tenesse last weekend. Over 150 acts from around the world competed during the whole week.

Harrison's trip was sponsored by the good folks at the Canal Bank Blues Shuffle in Thorold. The win included a $1,500 cash prize and lots of US exposure.

Congratulations!

Links: Harrison Kennedy - More Harrison Kennedy Stories

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Crowbar's "Oh, What a Feeling" To Be Inducted Into 2011 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

Oh, What a Feeling, the biggest hit for Hamilton legends, Crowbar will be inducted into the 2011 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

The song, written by singer/pianist Kelly Jay and bassist Roly Greenway, became on of the first major can-con era successes in 1971.

The special event itself will take place on April 2, 2011 at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Robbie Robertson of the Band will also be inducted for his body of work.



Links: Crowbar, More Crowbar Stories
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Big Rude Jake and Margaret Stowe @ Private Show (Feb 4, 2011)

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Links: Big Rude Jake - More Big Rude Jake Stories - Margaret Stowe - More Margaret Stowe Stories

Cool You Tube Videos (The Heartbroken, Fry Truck, Burnin' Ethyl)

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Videos courtesy of meejoebee

Links: Fry Truck





Videos courtesy of Mama Loves Music

Links: Burnin' Ethyl - More Burnin' Ethyl Stories

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The Dharlings @ Moonshine Cafe (January 28, 2011) Part 2

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Links: Dharlings - More Dharlings Stories

More from the show

• Brennagh Burns opening
• Part 1

The Dharlings @ Moonshine Cafe (January 28, 2011) Part 1

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Then Brennagh Burns joined the band.



More Neil Young covers/stories





Links: Dharlings - More Dharlings Stories

More from the show

• Brennagh Burns opening
• Part 2

Local Talent Nominated for Junos

A number of local musicians were nominated for the 2011 Juno Awards. This year, they'll be awarded on March 27.

The main category for local people seems to be Adult Alternative Album of the Year. Nominees include Daniel Lanois's band, Black Dub, Luke Doucet, and Sarah Harmer. They'll be up for the award along with Canadian legend Neil Young and Justin Nozuka. Lanois and Harmer are also up for the best producer award.

Other categories of note:

ROOTS & TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: SOLO
Del Barber
Justin Rutledge
Lynn Miles
Old Man Luedecke
Ruth Moody

ROOTS & TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: GROUP
Chic Gamine
Dala
Le Vent du Nord
The Creaking Tree String Quartet
The Marigolds

BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Fathead
Harry Manx
Jim Byrnes
The Johnny Max Band
The Sojourners

Click here for the complete list of nominees.

Good luck to everyone.

Brennagh Burns @ Moonshine Cafe (January 28, 2010)

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Links: Brennagh Burns - More Brennagh Burns Stories

Brennagh was opening for the Dharlings.

More from the show

• Part 1
• Part 2