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Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Hamilton Arts Award Winners 2013

The area's amazing creative community was celebrated on May 27, 2013 with the handing out of the Hamilton Arts Awards. As always, the city's unrivaled music talent was an important part of the ceremony. Click here for the Spectator story.

In the Performance (Established) category, Dave Gould won for his musical and storytelling skills.

Links: Dave Gould, More Dave Gould Stories, Video courtesy of Alex Maveal

The Performance (Emerging) award went to the incredible Nicole Christian.

Links: Nicole Christian, More Nicole Christian Stories, Video courtesy of Steve Porter

Music veteran Steve Sinnicks took home the Music (Established) honours.

Links: Steve Sinnicks, More Steve Sinnicks Stories,Video courtesy of Steve Sinnicks

The accomplished Sarah Good recieved accolades for Music (Emerging).

Links: Sarah Good, Video courtesy of Southern Souls

Congratulations to everyone. Click here for more about the Arts Awards.

Blast from the Past: The 2012 Hamilton Arts Awards Winners

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Thursday, 11 April 2013

News Roundup (Stompin' Tom Memorial, Paul Langille, Cartoons)

Local

Canada

Johnny V. Mills Passes
April issue of Maple Blues

World

Podcasts: Nothing But the Blues 238, Roadhouse 422, Roadhouse 423
Trivia Cartoon about the Beatles
Passings: Johnnie Billington, Producer Andy Johns

Funny/Weird Stuff

Cartoon: Musical Cookies

Blasts From the Past

2009: Remo Cino Posts Steel Industry Protest Video
2010: Jesse O'Brien's Corktown Bash
2011: Rob Szabo@Artword Artbar
2012: New Tomi Swick CD

Featured Videos

Above video includes a performance by local musician Mark LaForme (2:26).

Links: Stompin' Tom's, More Stompin' Tom Stories, Video courtesy of TV Cogeco

Above video is Paul Langille's 1985 Labbat's Blue Commercial

Links: Paul Langille, More Paul Langille Stories, Video courtesy of Catch the Taste

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Wednesday, 3 April 2013

New Episode of Ensemble (Wax Mannequin, Dave Pomfret, Mark Lotterman, Dave Gould)

Links: Wax Mannequin, Dave Pomfret, Mark Lotterman, Dave Gould, More Ensemble Episodes, Video courtesy of Cable 14

Since we haven't featured Mark Lotterman before, here are two videos from his YouTube page.

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Thursday, 7 March 2013

Stompin' Tom Connors Passes + Local Reaction

Canadian icon and music legend Stompin' Tom Connors passed away on March 6, 2013 of natural causes at the age of 77. He was a beloved musician who trancended genres and generations. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

The singer/songwriter left a letter to his fans to be released after his death:

Hello friends, I want all my fans, past, present, or future, to know that without you, there would have not been any Stompin' Tom.

It was a long hard bumpy road, but this great country kept me inspired with its beauty, character, and spirit, driving me to keep marching on and devoted to sing about its people and places that make Canada the greatest country in the world.

I must now pass the torch, to all of you, to help keep the Maple Leaf flying high, and be the Patriot Canada needs now and in the future.

I humbly thank you all, one last time, for allowing me in your homes, I hope I continue to bring a little bit of cheer into your lives from the work I have done.

Sincerely,

Your Friend always,

Stompin' Tom Connors

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Ronnie "the Hawk" Hawkins was interviewed on CHCH about the superstar. He told a story about worrying about Tom when he played to university kids who don't usually like his style of music. Tom earned a standing ovation from them. "I haven't worried about him since." The Hawk exclaimed.

Click here for the CHCH video report

Click here for a photo slideshow from the Spec

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Local reaction came quickly on social media. Here are a few highlights:

David Crossley (Deacons): "You can't really explain to people in other parts of the world who (or how important) Stompin' Tom was, because there really is no equivalent in other cultures"

Dave Gould: "Tom Connors has inspired me more than almost any singer/songwriter in my life. His lyrics got me through elementary school geography. I owe a big part of my appreciation for Canada to him. I am sad he is gone. R.I.P. Tom."

Tia McGraff: "Thank you Stompin' Tom for all your great music, and honoring Canada!
You are in our hearts and music forever."

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Hamilton Cartoonists Graeme McKay toon about Stompin' Tom

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Here are a few live videos of Tom from Hamilton Place, courtesy of PeterRabbit59

Click here for Stompin' Tom's web site.

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Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Famous Framus YouTube Videos

All videos courtesy of Paul Bottos

Blast From the Past: Famous Framus Band@Rebel's Rock

Links: Famous Framus, More Famous Framus Stories

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Wednesday, 30 May 2012

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

Tuesday, 29 May 2012

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

Saturday, 19 November 2011

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

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

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Friday, 7 October 2011

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

Tuesday, 3 May 2011

Famous Framus Band @ Waltz (April 29, 2011)

Click here if you can't see the videos.

Click here for more video from the show and a review of their newest CD.

Links: Famous Framus - More Famous Framus Stories

Monday, 2 May 2011

New Famous Framus Band CD: On Mortal Love

This ain't your daddy's Blues!

With On Mortal Love, the latest CD from the Famous Framus Band, the group unleashes and unique, edgy, powerful album.

It's a work of loud, rough, punk-like spirit that still manages to retain a traditional country/delta blues sound. Despite the rawness of it, the duo, which includes Famous Framus (vocals, guitar, banjo) and Dave Gould (drums, vocals) show off their great musical skills

It's not just fast numbers either. They also throw in some beautiful slower arrangements (Strange Dream, Girl With a Heart of Stone, Don't Throw Me Away) with a lot of emotion.

The disc is available at their dynamic live shows.

Below are a few live performances of songs from the disc

We'll be posting more from this show later.

Links: Famous Framus - More Famous Framus Stories

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