News Roundup (Rita Chiarelli, Oakland Soul, Dan Thomas)

Local

• Listen to Rita Chiarelli Host My Playlist

Canada

• Nov 2012 Issue of Maple Blues Magazine (feat. Jack de Keyzer)
  

World

• Nov-Dec 2012 Blues CD New Releases
• Bill Dees, co-writer of Oh Pretty Woman Passes
• Podcasts: Nothing But the Blues 216, Roadhose#401

Funny/Weird

• Banjo cartoon
• Strange Rock Deaths 

Blasts From the Past

• 2009: Live Videos from Rick and the Krickets, Chris Chambers & Troy Harmer
• 2010: George and Jess Murphy@Lighthouse Festival Theatre
• 2011: JP Riemens@Brantford Station Gallery

Featured Videos 



Links: Oakland Soul, More Oakland Soul Stories, Video courtesy of MajorJohnMcKay



Links: Dan Thomas, More Dan Thomas Stories, Video courtesy of Chris Labonville

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Sonny Del-Rio Receives Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal

Local rock legend, Sonny Del-Rio was one of 30 prestigious Hamiltonians who received Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals.  The veteran musician was recognized for his wonderful charity and musical contributions to Hamilton.  Mountain MP Chris Charlton handed out the awards on November 4, 2012 at Michaelangelo's.

Sonny was beaming with much-deserved pride on his Facebook page: "I am so excited to be awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal! Can you believe it?! I am thrilled, humbled, and extremely proud!"

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Click here for the Spectator's story on the ceremony

Below is a video of Sonny courtesy of Chris Labonville



Blast From the Past: Sonny Del Rio@It's Your Festival

Links: Sonny Del Rio, More Sonny Del Rio Stories

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Happy Halloween 2012 (Pics and Videos)

Here are a few pics from last Halloween weekend

 Andy Griffiths

Boon (right) from Boon's House

Craig from Burnin' Ethyl

Here's a Halloween related video from Brock Zeman courtesy of Jean Off House Concerts

Links: Brock Zeman, More Brock Zeman Stories

Of course, no Halloween would be complete without this classic, courtesy of The Video Jukebox.



More of our Halloween stuff

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News Roundup (Archibald Jay, Kori Pop, We Got Blues)

There will be no News Roundup next week (it will be back the Thursday after that)

Local

• Music Biz Bits blog post on Kori Pop

World

• Chuck Berry to be honoured by Hall of Fame
• Podcasts: Roadhouse 387, Nothing But the Blues 201
• Trivia Comic Strip on Cat Stevens
• New John Lee Hooker Live DVD

Funny/Weird Stuff

• Cartoons: Love of His Life,
• Quote from Janice of the Electric Mayhem

Blasts From the Past

• 2009: Lee Harvey Osmond Live DVD
• 2010: Melissa Bel Sing the Beatles@Chapters
• 2011: Mark Jungers@Moonshine Cafe

Featured Videos


Links: Archibald Jay, More Archibald Jay Stories, More Tom Waits Covers/Stories, Video courtesy of Killin' Time Band


Links: We Got Blues, More We Got Blues Stories, Video courtesy of ChrisLabonville

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News Roundup (Sean Le Sage, Red Green, Passings)

Local

• Sonic Unyon signs deal with national entertainment group

World

• Trivia Quiz comic strip about Screamin' Jay Hawkins
• Podcasts: SA Blues 165,Roadhouse 386, Nothing But the Blues 200,
• Songs that sound alike: Steve Earle vs Miranda Lambert
• Passings: Funk Brother Bob Babbitt, Kay Kay Greenwade, Kitty Wells, Jon Lord (Deep Purple)
• Beatles' Yellow Submarine now a hotel
• Definitive Facebook guide for musicians

Funny/Weird Stuff

• Cartoons: At Springsteen's House, Batman music lesson
• 6 mind blowing early music careers of famous musicians

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Trickbag 20th Anniversary Show
• 2010: Wright-Patterson Refugees (feat. Busker Al)@This Ain't Hollywood
• 2011: Johnny Max Band (w/Jesse O'Brien)@RBG

Featured Videos

Links: Red Green Show, Video courtesy of RedGreenTV



Links: Sean Le Sage, More Sean Le Sage stories, Video courtesy of Boon's House

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News Roundup (Strongman, Plain Steel, Van Sickle)

Hamilton and Area

• Spec story on Strongman's win
• Preview the upcoming Plain Steel CD
• Boons House message: 2012 Blues & Roots coming in July. FIRST CALL for bands and solo artists interested in performing at the BIGGEST single night Blues Event in the Hamilton Area. Once again, proceeds will be going to help Parkinson's Society of Canada. Msg me if your interested and include a link to any youtube or other demo material.
• Old Movie Palace to become Music Venue

Southern Ontario

• Duane Rutter Twitter: Here is a link where you can learn more about why I am playing guitar for 50 hrs straight this Feb 3rd at Fred Eaglesmiths Robot Cafe in Port Dover. plz consider supporting my cause either online or come on down. Peace and Good Wishes! http://www.camptrillium.com/

World

• Texas Boogie-Woogie King Omar Shariff, R.I.P.

Funny Stuff

• Cat Stevens cartoon

 Featured Video


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We Got Blues with Sonny Del Rio@Boon's House (January 13, 2012)

More Louis Jordan covers/stories



Above videos courtesy of SamDeRosa55

Links: We Got Blues, Sonny Del Rio, More Sonny Del Rio Stories

Bonus videos below courtesy of vonlafatette

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Chad Pilon and Friends@Boon's House (June 11, 2011) Part 2

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Click here for Part 1

Links: Chad's Band Autumn Vice - More Chad Pilon Stories - Valerie Beaulieu

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Chad Pilon@Boon's House (June 11, 2011) Part 1

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Click here for Part 2

Links: Chad's Band Autumn Vice - More Chad Pilon Stories

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Michael Pickett @ Boon's House (March 18, 2011)

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Links: Michael Pickett - More Michael Pickett Stories

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