News Roundup (Mike Almas, John M Crawford, Clapton)

Local

• Two iTunes singles from Kathleen Edwards: I Make The Dough, It Must Have Been Love
• Melissa Bel iTunes single: All the Wrong Things
• Cactus fest plans move to Driving Park
• Dan Medakovic co-writes first single off of Tim Magwood's new album

Canada 

• Blues and Roots radio

World

• Passings: Alvin Lee (Ten Years After), Bobby Rogers (Miracles), Richard Street (Temptations)
• Poster of Al Pacino as Phil Spector
• Eric Clapton says he'll stop touring at 70
• Podcasts: SA Blues 180, Nothing But the Blues 233

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: New Tewlips CD 
• 2010: Videos by Michael Pickett, Fathead, and Pappy Johns Band
• 2011: Duane Rutter's 48-Hour Guitarathon 
• 2012: Davy Jones (Monkees) passes, Video by Psychedellicatessin, more

Featured Videos
  


Links: Mike Almas, More Mike Almas Stories, Video courtesy of Stephen Shelton



Links: John M Crawford, More John M Crawford Stories, Video courtesy of Stonecrafter01

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News Roundup (Trickbag, Jerry Johnson, Tyler Wilson)

Local

• Trickbag's song "Susanna" (from the CD Tricknology) will be on the TV show Hart of Dixie April 9th, 2012
• Stephen Foster (also of the Crawlin' Kingsnakes) leaves Simply Saucer
• Spec story about the Rodeo Kings
• Free Whitehorse concert MP3
• 100 Mile Microphone: blog about spending a whole month listening to only local music

World

• Teens increasingly paying for music downloads
• Podcast: Nothing But the Blues 181
• Rolling Stones to release 50th anniversary photo book

Funny/Weird Stuff

• Who related toon

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Tewlips Debut CD
• 2010: Mini Documentary about Hamilton Music Scene
• 2011: Rick and the Biscuits@Moonshine Cafe

Featured Videos


Links: Jerry Johnson, More Jerry Johnson Stories



Link: Tyler Wilson Band

Corey Lueck & Smoke Wagon Blues Band YouTube Videos

All videos courtesy of HarpDogLueck's You Tube page









Above two videos with the James Anthony Band





Links: Smoke Wagon Blues Band, More Smoke Wagon Blues Band Stories

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James Anthony and Friends@Oakville Jazz Festival (August 6, 2011)

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Left to right: Joe Marquez (Pop Cherry), James Anthony, Les Smith (Trickbag)





More BB King covers/stories



More Robert Johnson covers/stories



Bonus Videos



Video courtesy of 6StringJunkie



Video courtesy of RockSteadyNina, More Rolling Stones covers/stories


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James Anthony, Les Smith and Friends @ Carrigan Arms (March 26, 2011)

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James Anthony (guitar, vocals), Les Smith of Trickbag (harmonica, vocals), Bobby Blake (vocals on Unchain My Heart), Charlie Cooley (drums), Garth Vogan (bass)











More Taj Mahal Covers/Stories

Links: James Anthony - More James Anthony Stories - Les Smith - More Trickbag Stories

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New Halton Blues Society Live CD

One of the greatest live shows of the year has finally been released on CD, courtesy of the Halton Blues Society.

The Saturday Sermon Live: Volume 2is a recording of a fantastic charity concert at Carrigan Arms on May 30, 2009. Money raised went to Halton Women's Place. Click here for our story of the event.

The backing group was the James Anthony Band (James Anthony - guitar and vocals on a few tunes, Garth Vogan - bass, Dave Russell - drums, and Mike Doyle - Organ). Joining this talented bunch were an astounding array of vocalists such as April Mazzone, Jack Civiletto, Chris Kenny, Miss Jaye, Jay Douglas, and Hamilton legend Harrison Kennedy (he performs on 3 tracks).

The disc is filled with many blues/rock classics like Walkin' the Dog, Malted Milk, Ain't No Sunshine, I Just Want to Make Love To You, and more.

This incredible CD is available through James Anthony

Links: More James Anthony stories - More Harrison Kennedy stories - Videos of the event

Halton Blues Society Live CD Still Available - New One on the Way

At the Carrigan Arms on May 30, 2009 the Halton Blues Society hosted an amazing benefit concert where the James Anthony Band were joined on stage by a number of incredible performers. Guests included Hamilton legend Harrison Kennedy, Johnny Max, and more.The event was recorded for an upcoming live CD (lucky attendees will receive a free copy). Extra copies will be sold to raise money for charity.

James Anthony has told us that copies are still available of the previous Halton Blues Society live CD. HIs band is joined by Miss Jay Baxter, Cheryl Lescom, Chris Murphy and Virgil Scott, and violinist Igor Romanyk. Songs include Black Magic Woman, Who's Been Talking, Summertime and more.

Contact James if you're interested in picking up a copy or pop by the regular Saturday Sermon matinee at the Carrigan Arms. There is always a special guest (see event calendar for details). Proceeds from the sale of the CD's go to charity.

Click here or below to view live video of the recent show.



More CD Releases



Links: James Anthony, More James Anthony Stories

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