News Roundup (Van Sickle, James Gray, JJ Cale, Dave Rave)

Local

• Ryan Van Sickle (pictured above) to be featured on album with Springsteen and Elvis Costello

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Canada 

• James Gray (ex Blue Rodeo) Passes

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World

• Passings: George Duke, JJ Cale

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Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Videos - Jack de Keyzer@Boston Manor
• 2010: Kenny MacInnis Videos
• 2011: Dave Rave@Dr. Disc Rooftop
• 2012: Andrew Kerth YouTube Videos

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Featured Videos 
 


Links: Wendy Lynn Snider, Video courtesy of Wendy's YouTube Page



Links: Monkley Cascade, Video courtesy of the band's YouTube page
 

Dave Rave: "Still Shankin'" from Dante Media Group on Vimeo.

Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories

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Kathleen Edwards and Stan Rogers in Last Half of CBC's Top Canadian Albums List

The area was well represtented in the first half of CBC's top Canadian albums list. Now that the final half of the tally is complete, two more talented local musicians have been added.

21. Kathleen Edwards: Failer



Links: Kathleen Edwards, More Kathleen Edwards Stories, Video courtesy of baer157

31. Stan Rogers: Fogarty's Cove



Links: Stan Rogers, More Stan Rogers Stories, Video courtesy of NovaScotian1992

On top of this, a number of musicians from our region made comments on other albums from the list.

Ben Caplan on Stan Rogers: Fogerty's Cove (21)
Luke Doucet (Whitehorse) on  Sarah McLachlan: Fumbling Towards Ecstacy (20)
Kathleen Edwards on Blue Rodeo: Five Days in July (15)
Sarah Harmer on Tragically Hip: Fully Completely (13)

Links: Numbers 40-21 on the list, Numbers 20-1 on the List, The Complete List, More CBC Lists

Blast from the Past: Kathleen Edwards and Stan Rogers on Top Canadian Singers List

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New Whitehorse Covers EP: The Road to Massey Hall

Local Singer/Songwriter duo Whitehorse (Luke Doucet and Mellisa McClelland) wanted to do something special to celebrate their current tour.  Since their travels would take them to Massey Hall for the first time, celebrating the legendary venue seemed appropriate.

As a result, Whitehorse's fans are being treated to The Road to Massey Hall EP.   Luke and Mellisa put their own unique stamp on classic songs from performers that have played the fabled Toronto landmark.

Songs include Neil Young's Winterlong, Gordon Lightfoot's If You Could Read My Mind, Dark Angel by Blue Rodeo, Bob Dylan's It Ain't Me Babe, Strawberry Blonde by Ron Sexsmith and Un Canadien Errant, a french-language song written in the mid 1800s.

The amazing EP is availble as a download on iTunes or Six Shooter Records.

Below are videos courtesy of Six Shooter Records





Blast From The Past: Our Review of Whitehorse's The Fate of the World Depends on This Kiss

Links: Whitehorse, More Whitehorse Stories, More CD Releases

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New S.G. Sinnicks CD: The Last Irishman in Corktown

Steeltown singer/songwriter S.G. (Steve) Sinnicks always puts a lot of real life into his songs and his latest CD, The Last Irishman in Corktown is no exception.

Sinnicks's lyrics incorporate politics (Christians, Miss America) Hamilton culture (the title track), and much more. The result is a down to earth, honest recording.

There are many shades on this disc. From the high energy of Man from the Ministry to the jazzy tones of Face and the Celtic influences of the title track. The musical artistry is amazing.

Steve's backed by a number of local musicians, Tone Valcic, Randal Hill, Dino Verginella and Michael Boguski (of Blue Rodeo)

The CD is available at his live shows and at his website. You can also download it from his site.

Below is an interview and live performance of the title track.





Blast from the Past: Steve Sinnicks@Rebel's Rock

Links: Steve Sinnicks, More Steve Sinnicks Stories

David Celia and His Chums @ Staircase Cafe (October 27, 2010) Part 2

Click here if you can't see the videos.

Left to right: Joan Besen (Prairie Oyster) (keys, guitar on Afraid to Change), David Celia (vocals, guitar, keys on on Afraid to Change), Tim Jackson (bass), Cleave Anderson (Blue Rodeo) (drums)









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David Celia and His Chums @ Staircase Cafe (October 27, 2010) Part 1

Click here if you can't see the videos.

Left to right: Joan Besen (Prairie Oyster) piano, David Celia (vocals, guitar), Tim Jackson (bass), Cleave Anderson (Blue Rodeo) (drums)









Click here for Part 2