12 Videos of Christmas 2012: 5-8

Links: Jeff Healey, More Jeff Healey Stories, Video courtesy of Gremmiehodad



Links: Alfie Smith, More Alfie Smith Stories, Video courtesy of The Hamilton Guitar Association



Links: Jack de Keyzer, More Jack De Keyzer Stories, Video courtesy of Jack's YouTube Page



Links: Ken Whiteley, More Ken Whiteley Stories, Purchase Ken's Christmas CD and Help Support the Daily Bread Food Bank

12 Videos of Christmas: 1-4
12 Videos of Christmas: 9-12

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Hamilton Guitar Association@Winking Judge (November 26, 2013)

Links: Alfie Smith, More Alfie Smith Stories, More Robert Johnson covers/stories



More Liam Trotter stories



Links: Mark Vanderheyden, More Mark Vanderheyden stories

Clike here for the feature set from Chris Cowsill

Links: Hamilton Guitar Association, More Hamilton Guitar Association Stories

Blast from the Past: Hamilton Guitar Association (December 2010) 

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The Heartbroken Souls YouTube Videos

Featuring Fred D Smith, Kim Lister and Maggie Ferguson

The group has since disbanded and started solo acts







Above videos courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers





Above two videos courtesy of 0000388

Blast from the Past: Fred D Smith and Friends@Artword

Links: Fred D Smith, More Fred D Smith Stories, Kim Lister, More Kim Lister Stories

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Hamilton Guitar Association@Pheasant Plucker (March 5, 2012)

Links: Christian Cowill, More Chris Cowsill Stories





More Robert Johnson covers/stories

Links: Mark Vanderheyden, More Mark Vanderheyden stories





Links: Alfie Smith, More Alfie Smith Stories

Blast from the Past: Hamilton Guitar Association (November 2010)

Links: Hamilton Guitar Association, More Hamilton Guitar Association Stories

Rita Chiarelli, Alfie Smith and others on Blind Lemon's Top 20

Congratulations to Hamiltonians Alfie Smith and Rita Chiarelli for making the top 20 of the Blind Lemon Blues list of the best Canadian Blues albums of 2011. They were numbers 13 and 9 respectively.

Here are the complete results:

20 - Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne - An Old Rock On A Roll
19 - Bill Durst - The Great Willy Mammoth
18 - Sabrina Weeks - Tales From Lenny's Diner
17 - Bill Johnson - Still Blue
16 - Fathead - Where's The Blues Taking Me?
15 - Al Wood & the Woodsmen - Mood Swingin' Blues
14 - Lou DeAdder - Headlights
13 - Alfie Smith - Sometimes The Rain
12 - Treasa Levasseur - Broad
11 - 24th Street Wailers - Dirty Little Young 'uns
10 - BC Read - 1,000 Miles
09 - Rita Chiarelli - Music from The Big House
08 - David Gogo - Soul Bender
07 - Jesse Roper - The Roper Show
06 - Suzie Vinnick - Me n Mabel
05 - Colin James - Take it from The Top
04 - Matt Andersen - Coal Mining Bues
03 - MonkeyJunk - To Behold
02 - Jeff Healey Band - Live at Grossmans in 1994
01 - Harpdog Brown - Naturally

New Alfie Smith CD: Sometimes the Rain

On his latest CD, Sometimes the Rain, accomplished Hamilton musician Alfie Smith turns his focus toward more of a singer/songwriter sound. The result is a wonderful, emotional experience.

Make no mistake though - every song on this album has a blues soul to it. Both Two-tone Snake and Only Sin are unmistakable bluesy.

On top of that, Alfie's trademark booming voice adds a lot of emotion to the exquistely written tunes. An incredible new arrangement of Paul Simon's Graceland also shows off his skills.

Sometimes the Rain is mainly a solo affair with just Alfie and a guitar. Amy King joins him on piano for three tracks.

The disc is availale at his live shows, online at Busted Flat Records, and at Pick and Sticks.

Below are a few videos of songs from the album.





Links: Alfie Smith, More Alfie Smith Stories

Terry Sumsion Passes

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of local singer/songwriter Terry Sumsion. He was 64.

The following was placed on his Facebook page:

"Sadly on March 26th 2011, the world lost an amazing Husband, Father, Friend and Musician. Thank you to all of the angel's who have sent all there thought's and prayer's during this sad time." The Sumsion Family.

Terry's music was known throughout Canada, the US, England, Ireland, Scotland, and more.

Click here for a story from the Country107.3 website.

Reaction from the local music scene has been swift on Facebook. Here are a few quotes:

Duane Rutter: "I just learned we lost our brother and friend Terry Sumsion. RIP Terry! Your passing has left an unfillable void."

JP Riemens: "Just thinking about my buddy Terry Sumsion who passed away last night. He will be missed."

Alfie Smith: "You voice, songs and friendship will be missed by many."

Gary White: ""You will be missed. I dont think I ever had more fun on a stage"

We wish to extend our condolences to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

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Duane Rutter and Friends - 48 Hour Guitarathon @ Robot Cafe (February 27, 2011) Part 2

Click here if you can't see the videos.











More Band covers/news stories

Links: Duane Rutter - More Duane Rutter Stories - Alfie Smith - Dave Wells

More from this show: Part 1, Part 3

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

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.

The Augusta Strip on Thursday, December 30, 2010

There is a lot of music going on near Augusta street downtown every Thursday. Here is a sampling.

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Links: Downchild (Chuck Jackson) - Jesse O'Brien - Robin Benedict - Alfie Smith - Brian Griffith - Chris Caddell

Alfie Smith @ Pheasant Plucker (November 29, 2010)

Click here if you can't see the videos.

This was part of a Hamilton Guitar Association showcase.







For other musicians who performed that night, click the links below.
Part 1 - Part 2

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Bonus Alfie videos



Courtesy of djenka32



Courtesy of Fight The Sin

Bring Strings Workshop@Festival of Friends (August 8, 2010)

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Links: Mark McNeil, Dan Walsh, Frank Koren, Kim Koren, Steven Elmo Murphy, Alfie Smith
More Festival of Friends 2010 Footage:

• Songs Jackie Washington Would Like (Mark McNeil, Steve Sinnicks, Mo Kauffey, Trickbag, Sonny Del Rio)
• Loving or Leaving (Kim Koren, Les Smith, Terra Lightfoot)
• Friday Main Stage (Richie Havens, Buckwheat Zydeco, Dr. John)
• Saturday Stage 3 (Caretakers, Tia McGraff, Shawn Trotter, Darrelle London, Carly & Mark)
• Looney Tunes (Darelle London, Mo Kauffey, Steve Sinnicks, Mark McNeil)
• Hit the Road (Alfie Smith, Carly & Mark, Terra Lightfoot, Kim Koren)
• Favourites (Stumbleweed, Tia McGraff, Gabriel Ayala,
• Blues You Can Use (Trickbag, Mo Kauffey, Sonny Del Rio)
• You Say "Seltic", I Say "Celtic" (Steve Sinnicks, Shawn Trotter, Gabriel Ayala)
• My Roots Are Showing (Trickbag, Mo Kauffey, Duane Rutter, Sonny Del Rio)

Hit the Road Workshop @ Festival of Friends (Aug 7, 2010)

Click here if you can't see the videos









Links: Alfie Smith - Carly and Mark - Kim Koren - Frank Koren - Terra Lightfoot
More Festival of Friends 2010 Footage:

• Songs Jackie Washington Would Like (Mark McNeil, Steve Sinnicks, Mo Kauffey, Trickbag, Sonny Del Rio)
• Loving or Leaving (Kim Koren, Les Smith, Terra Lightfoot)
• Friday Main Stage (Richie Havens, Buckwheat Zydeco, Dr. John)
• Saturday Stage 3 (Caretakers, Tia McGraff, Shawn Trotter, Darrelle London, Carly & Mark)
• Looney Tunes (Darelle London, Mo Kauffey, Steve Sinnicks, Mark McNeil)
• Favourites (Stumbleweed, Tia McGraff, Gabriel Ayala,
• Blues You Can Use (Trickbag, Mo Kauffey, Sonny Del Rio)
• You Say "Seltic", I Say "Celtic" (Steve Sinnicks, Shawn Trotter, Gabriel Ayala)
• Bring Strings (Mark McNeil, Alfie Smith, Steven Elmo Murphy, Dan Walsh, Kim Koren)
• My Roots Are Showing (Trickbag, Mo Kauffey, Duane Rutter, Sonny Del Rio)
  

Local Videos (Chris Chambers, Burnin' Ethyl, Ginger, Rodeo Kings, Alfie)

Links: Chris Chambers - More Chris Chambers Stories









Facebook video: Alfie Smith: Alone and Forsaken

Buskercrawl II on James Street (June 25, 2010)

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Links: Kirby - More Kirby Stories - Max Wray - More Max Wray Stories
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Links: Kenny MacInnis - More Kenny MacInnis Stories

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Links - Burnin' Ethyl - More Burnin' Ethyl Stories

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Links - Alfie Smith - More Alfie Smith Stories

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Links - Karen Corinth - More Karen Corinth Stories

Blues News Bites (Matt Paxton, Podcasts, Local Videos)

Local

• Free Matt Paxton MP3 Download
• Alfie Smith Wins Guelph Songwriting Competition

Canada

• Little Walter Tribute CD to Feature Shrimp Daddy, Raoul and the Big Time, Paul Reddick, Bharath
• New CD's: Jeff Healey: Last Call 

World

• Podcasts: BluzNDaBlood #94, Nothing But the Blues #82, SA Roots and Blues#116
• Santana to do Covers CD
• New CD's: Jeff Beck: Emotion and Commotion

Featured Videos

Pete Vandyk: Whiskey Queen


More Steve Strongman YouTube Videos


Powerhouse@2009 Burlington Ribfest

Alfie Smith and Brian Griffith@Cat 'N' Fiddle (April 1, 2010)

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Bonus Unreleased Alfie Smith video from the Skydragon Centre Haiti benefit.



Click here for more video from that show.

Links: Alfie Smith Site - More Alfie Smith Stories - More Brian Griffith Videos - More Brian Griffith Stories

Harrison Kennedy Benefit @ Corktown (Jan 14, 2010) Part 1

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Click here for Part 2, Click here for Part 3



Links: Harrison Kennedy - More Harrison Kennedy Stories

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Links: Alfie Smith - More Alfie Smith Stories - Les Smith - More Les Smith Stories
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Links: Kim Koren - More Kim Koren Stories - Frank Koren - More Frank Koren Stories
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Links: Steve Strongman - More Steve Strongman Stories - Jesse O'Brien - More Jesse O'Brien Stories - Les Smith - More Les Smith Stories

Backbeat Brian's After Christmas Party - This Ain't Hollywood (Dec 28, 2009)

If you can't see the videos below, click here

Quick Links: Previous videos - YouTube page - Dave Battrick - Alfie Smith - Spider Costello



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Ron MacDonald

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Doug Smith - I'm a Ram

Hamilton Blues Lovers | MySpace Video


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Hey Bo Diddley - Big Joe Rhodes

Hamilton Blues Lovers | MySpace Video

Alfie Smith and Harrison Kennedy Going to International Blues Challenge

Looks like the Toronto Blues Society and the Canal Bank Shuffle Festival know there's stupendous talent in the Hammer. They have chosen our own Alfie Smith and Harrison Kennedy to represent their organizations at this year's International Blues Challenge (Jan. 20-23, 2010) in Memphis. Congratulations and good luck.

More Alfie Smith stories, More Harrison Kennedy stories

Here's a list of the Canadian talent that'll be gracing the stage.

Band

Canada South Blues Society - The Bluesers

The Bluesers are fronted by two talented young musicians with vast Festival Experience, Cale Hawkins on Hammond Organ and Vocals along with Chris Cotton on Guitar and Vocals. Winners of The CBC Galaxie Rising Star Competition at the Mt Tremblant Festival Du Blues in 2009. The Bluesers have just completed there all original CD - "The Bluesers 2". The Band consists of Three Members of the Cotton Family along with Cale Hawkins See them perform songs from there latest release while in Memphis at the IBC.
www.sonicbids.com/thebluesers2

Canal Bank Shuffle - Blackburn

Grand River Blues Society - Daddy Long Legs

Daddy Long Legs play gritty electrified blues full of thick raw tones, smart-mouthed lyrics and razor sharp arrangements. For Daddy Long Legs, playing the blues has nothing to do with nostalgia, or trying to recreate their blues record collections. Rather, it’s about mashing together all the brawn of riff-based garage rock, the soul of 60’s era rhythm and blues, and the jump and shuffle of the west coast and Chicago sounds to create new blues music that is about the here-and-now. With their original material and modern sound, Daddy Long Legs appeal to an eclectic bunch of blues purist, rock-a-billies, swing dancers, and alt-rockers alike.

Ottawa Blues Society - The Jesse Greene Band

26 year old Blues Sensation Jesse Greene, lead guitarist and songwriter, fronts her band with deadly guitar chops, a soulful voice, and songs from the heart. Her music is an eclectic mix of blues, rock, and soul that can bring down the house. Her band is recording their debut album and their loyal fans just can’t wait. The Jesse Greene Band is Jesse on guitar/vocals, Marc Seguin on harmonica, Luke Donovan on guitar, Dan Grewal on bass, and Jason Cote on drums. The band is proud to be representing Canada’s Capital at this year’s International Blues Challenge and plans to take no prisoners.
www.thejessegreeneband.com

Toronto Blues Society - Scott McCord and the Bonafide Truth

Toronto’s Scott McCord and the Bonafide Truth explode off the stage with their infectious, four-on-the-floor, Stax-flavoured soul, warm hip pocket grooves and rock and roll. In less than one year, Scott McCord and the Bonafide Truth have landed first place at the Toronto Blues Society’s New Talent Search, been featured on CBC Radio 2’s Canada Live, opened for Edgar Winter at the Playing With Fire Festival in Omaha, Nebraska, released their debut album, Blues For Sunshine and brand new EP Love and Sorrow/Mystery Song. Swing-cool, passionate and sitting atop a time bomb of R&B thunder. From soul-belter to crooning, passion-fired singer-songwriter, McCord is the real deal.
scottmccordmusic.com/

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Solo/Duo
Canal Bank Shuffle - Harrison Kennedy

Member of 1968 Detroit POP GROUP “The Chairmen of the Board.”Performed At THE APPOLO,SOUL TRAIN,DICK CLARK ,ENGLANDS TOP O POPS. As a Solo act opened for: James Cotton,The Neville Brothers,Cool and The Gang,Bobby Blue Bland,Keb Mo AWARDS: --Canadian JUNO: Nominations for albums “SWEET TASTE”.. -“VOICE & STORY”. -"HIGH COUNTRY BLUES".. MAPLE BLUES Award Nominations .2006 , 2008 and...2009.. - - reviews in BOSTONS DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE and The UK's MOJO MAGAZINE . -Released in November 2009, on Electro -Fi Records "ONE DOG BARKIN".. www.harrisonkennedy.ca Harrison 'Sweet taste' Kennedy
www.harrisonkennedy.ca

Grand River Blues Society - Julian Fauth

Julian Fauth’s blues hark back to the pre-war era of barrelhouse and boogie-woogie piano, yet his highly original music speaks directly to today’s audiences. For many people, what makes Julian Fauth stand out is the imaginative, passionate narrative of his lyrics. But it’s the music that truly sets the hook. Julian is a master of blues, roots, and gospel. His piano is energetic, his composition inventive, and his vocals extraordinarily convincing, both husky and poignant all at once. A student and friend of the late great Mel Brown, who gave him his start, Julian Fauth records for the Electro-Fi label. His latest release, “Ramblin’ Son” won the Juno Award (Canada’s Grammies) for Blues Album of the Year.
www.julianfauth.com

Toronto Blues Society - Alfie Smith

Alfie Smith is a true modern day Blues Man, Blending hard edged Rock and Roll, Gospel, Folk and Jazz with Pure Primal Blues to create his own unique sound. He is adept at many instruments including 7-string slide guitar, banjo, guitar, 12 sting and lap steel. Alfie’s musicianship has earned him endorsements with Godin Guitar, Composite Acoustics, Eastwood Guitars and Stonebridge. Brass & Steel is Alfie’s fifth CD and features 21 tracks. This is Alfie’s first release with Busted Flat Records.
www.myspace.com/alfiejohnsmith

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Youth Showcase
Canada South Blues Society - The Hawkins Cotton Trio
Grand River Blues Society - Alex Tintinalli

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The Band is fronted by Two Talented Young Musicians with vast Festival Experience. Cale Hawkins on Hammond Organ and Vocals with Chris Cotton on Guitar and Vocals and Mike Cotton on Drums. Winners of The CBC Galaxie Rising Star Competition at The Mt Tremblant Festival Du Blues in 2009. These young musicians have just completed there all original CD - "The Bluesers 2". See them perform songs from there latest release while in Memphis at The IBC .
www.sonicbids.com/thebluesers2