New Episodes of Ensemble on YouTube, Part 2

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Links: Fred D Smith, Danny Buzanko (Overplayers), Chris Cracknell, Brian Morton



Links: Donna Creighton, Al Parrish (ex Tanglefoot), Michelle Titian, Lindy Vopnfjord

More episodes of Ensemble

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New Dave Gould CD: ADAD

In the review of Dave Gould's CD, Truck for Sale, a few months ago, we described it as sometimes strange, edgy and alternative. It turns out that was just the beginning.

His follow up, ADAD (it stands for Attention Deficit Artist’s Disorder) is a truly quirky, experimental record where the rules have been flung out the window.

The singer/songwriter uses electronic beeps, percussive sounds, acoustic guitar and a few other odd bits to create a genre-defying experience that will blow your mind. This CD is definitely for those who aren't afraid to try something new and different.

The disc is available at his live shows and as a download on iTunes and eMusic.

Below is a video from the CD release party, courtesy of Ghastly H.





Blast from the Past: Dave Gould and others@Open Streets 2010

Links: Dave Gould, More Dave Gould Stories

Party in Memory of Steve Didemus@Winking Judge (May 25, 2012)

Blast from the Past: Steve Didemus, Dave Gould and Chris Cracknell@Winking Judge

Links: Steve Sinnicks, Dave Gould, Chris Cracknell, More Steve Didemus Stories

Steve Didemus Passes

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of local musician Steve Didemus.

Here is a quote from his friend (and musical partner) Chris Cracknell.

"As you no doubt know, Steve had been very ill for a very long time. We were hoping for a new lung but it just wasn't to be. He went into the hospital last Thursday with uncontrolled bleeding in his lung. He was put on a ventilator and sedated. He never regained consciousness. After consulting with his physician, family, and friends the decision was made to terminate life support and let our dear friend go as there was no reasonable hope of recovery. He died shortly afterwards, very peacefully. His son Matt and I were with him to the very end. He did not suffer at all. Steve leaves behind two children, Matt and Amy who he was so very proud of and loved deeply as well as many friends."

Click here for the obituary

Our condolences to his friends and family.



Click here for more Steve Didemus stories.

Blast from the Past: Steve Didemus and Chris Cracknell@Pheasant Plucker

Chris Cracknell, Steve Didemus and Dave Gould@Winking Judge (November 17, 2011)

This was part of the Steve Didemus Fundraiser.

Monica Knott on backing vocals on first two videos.









Below are two performances from Dave's solo set

More footage from this Fundraiser

• Pip
• Tiny Bill Cody
• Photos

Links: Chris Cracknell, Dave Gould, Steve Didemus, More Chris Cracknell Stories, More Steve Didemus Stories, More Dave Gould Stories

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Hilarious YouTube Videos (Crackers, Cam Hoffman, Wanda Sykes, Cheech and Chong, Weird Al

Warning, many of these videos have foul language and topics



Above video courtesy of GhastlyH



Cameron is a former member of the Deacons band and also a part of the Steel City Lingerie Troupe



Above 2 videos courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers



Above video courtesy of TK848



Above video courtesy of PirateDayCare

New Dave Gould CD: Truck for Sale

If anyone has seen his live solo shows, they know that Dave Gould has an air of energetic fun about him. What would you expect from a man who occasionally drums on a toilet (and does it well)?. This liveliness is definitely evident in his latest CD, Truck for Sale.
Dave manages to create light-hearted roots country/folk music while maintaining a high degree of musicianship. These aren't "joke" songs but witty, sometimes strange, interesting, catchy numbers. The guitar and vocal work are superb. There's even a bit of an edgy, alternative vibe at play here.
His co-conspirators on this unique project include Steve Didemus, Chris Cracknell, Gerry Gregg, Tanya Amyote, and Steven Fuller.

The disc is available at his live shows and is available on iTunes and eMusic.

Below is a song from his CD.

Links: Dave Gould, More Dave Gould Stories

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

Open Streets Hamilton (James Street) June 6, 2010

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Links: Caretakers - More Caretakers Stories

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Links: Dave Gould - More Dave Gould Stories - More Crackers Stories

Human Wrongs (Ghastly H Crackers & Skidmark Stevens) @ The Pheasant Plucker (May 11, 2010)

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This was part of a Hamilton Folk Club performance