Videos: 1st Annual Hamilton Blues and Roots Festival

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Russell de Carle (of Prarie Oyster) and Friends@Pine Street Gardens (July 13, 2012)

Videos courtesy of Bassman0611 

Russell deCarle of Prarie Oyster (vocals, guitar), Steve  Briggs of Bebop Cowboys (guitar), Denis Keldie (accordion)







Bonus videos courtesy of Frelgon





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News Roundup (Dick Clark, Christian Cowsill, Denis Keldie)

World

• Dick Clark Passes
• Levon Helm Battling Cancer
• Eddie King Passes
• Bands: How Not To Screw Up Your Social Media
• Nothing But the Blues Podcast #187 (Watermelon Slim special)

Blasts From the Past

• 2009: Roadkill Bill Passes
• 2010: Performers of the Week: The Overplayers
• 2011: Trickbag@Buddy's Roadhouse

Featured Videos

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Mark McIntyre and Luke Doucet on new Emma-Lee CD: Backseat Heroine

Toronto singer/songwriter Emma-Lee has spiced up her latest CD, Backseat Heroine (from eOne Entertainment), with the inclusion of two local musicians.

Local bassist Mark McIntyre plays on the disc and so does Whitehorse member and solo artist Luke Doucet. The latter contributes co-lead vocals to the song Today's Another Yesterday (he also co-write it).

This album has a great folk/rock/sometimes jazzy sound. Emma-Lee's vocals run the full gamut from softer ballads to ballsy rockers. It's a must for all modern roots fans.

Also helping her in making these wonderful songs are Denis Keldie, Devrim Eldelekli, Kevin Mendes, and many others.

The CD is available through her web site and as a download through iTunes and eMusic (both have a bonus track)

Below are a few videos from the album courtesy of Emma's YouTube page.





Click here for Emma-Lee's site

Etta James Passes (+ Local Reaction)

Unfortunatley, the Blues world lost one of its giants on Friday January 20, 2012.
The legendary Etta James passed away at 73, after a battle with leukemia. Our condolences to her friends, family and all countless fans across the world.

Click here for the CBC story.

Reaction has already hit Twitter and Facebook. Here are what a few local musicians are saying:

Susan Wylde: "A true inspiration for this blues woman. She won 6 Grammies, opened for the Rolling Stones and let go of a heroin addiction. I recorded her tune At Last on my recent CD as a tribute to Etta - listening to her was the main reason I got into the blues."

Astrid Young: "... what a voice, what an incredible life. I had the pleasure of seeing her on many occasions, both jazz and blues Etta. both awesome, and wildly influential for me. Thanks for all that awesomeness ... let's all 'pitch a wang dang doodle' in her honor tonight"

Rita Chiarelli: "Etta James…how I loved her! I remember when I was first turned on to her and her music… many years ago…I was still finding my voice so to speak…so a live recording …Etta with dyed blond hair and her arm in ‘tenser’ bandage…she looked wild! I put the LP on the turntable and listened to every vocal ‘lick’….it was magic…Thank you Etta… you were one of the very best …you inspired all who heard you…we owe you a lot and your voice, your music will be cherished and live forever….…rest in peace Etta…you deserve it…with love and respect…"

Denis Keldie: R.I.P. Etta -- the greatest singer I ever played with, back in 1986, when she was truly at the top of her game.

Lori Yates: RIP Miss Etta! You made the world a better place!


Links: Etta James, More Etta James Covers/Stories

Labour Day Laughs (Mark Vanderheyden, Wendell Ferguson, Fred Eaglesmith)

Above video Courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers



Above video courtesy of Frelgon



Above video courtesy of Luispeartree



Above video courtesy of JayCurlee



Above video courtesy NashvilleHigh

Links: Mark Vanderheyden, Wendell Ferguson, Fred Eaglesmith, More Laughs

New Susan Wylde CD: In the Light

Local vocalist/pianist Susan Wylde has released great CDs in the jazz/pop vein. Now with her latest collection, In the Light, she is delving more into her bluesey side. Thanks to the talent of Susan and her band, you can tell it's a side worth exploring.

The disc has high energy, soulful, infectious, funky music. The opening track, One Real Man, gets things off to a swinging start. Other highlights include Lovely Push-Up Bra (an old-timey, jazzy piece dedicated to the late Jeff Healey), the emotional Turn Me On, and the boogie woogie soul of the title track.

Susan also lends her amazing, expressive voice to such classics as Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out, Georgia on My Mind, The Thrill is Gone, and At Last.

Accompanying her on the disc is a treasuer trove of Canadian Blues talent. There's local guitarist, Jack deKeyzer (who also co-produces), Jerome Godboo, Paul Reddick, Alec Fraser, Denis Keldie, and many more.

The CD is available at her live shows and also as a disc or download at CDbaby.

Click here for Susan's web page

Jack De Keyzer Plays on John Mays (Fathead) Debut Solo CD: I Found a Love

Hamilton's Jack De Keyzer is one of many talented guests on I Found a Love, the debut CD of the fabulous Fathead frontman John Mays.

This incredible disc features John and his friends playing many rock, soul and R&B favourites such as Jesus is on the Mainline, People Sure Act Funny, and Jealous Guy.

Jack plays guitar on the funky Have Mercy Baby, a Dominoes cover. Also on the track are Muddy Waters drummer Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Michael Fonfara (Downchild) on keys, and more.

John's Fathead bandmates Al Lerman and Teddy Leonard play throughout the disc as well. Also appearing are Denis Keldie, Alec Fraser, Lance Anderson, and Al Cross (Big Sugar).

The CD is available at finer music stores everywhere, at Fathead gigs, or can be ordered online.

Check out the promo video below.



Below is John Mays playing the title track with another band in 1994.



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Trickbag and Friends @ Blues Cruise (May 30, 2010)

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Trickbag are joined by Sonny Del Rio (sax, vocals), Denis Keldie (keys) and Jude Johnson (vocals on Fever) in a charity celebration in honour of King Biscuit Boy.














Links: Trickbag - Sonny Del Rio - Denis Keldie - Jude Johnson

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Trickbag's 20th Anniversary Performance

To celebrate 20 years of rocking the blues, Trickbag threw an incredible show on June 12, 2009 at the Fieldcote Park in Ancaster.

The veteran band were joined by Denis Keldie, John "Ghetto" Gibbard and the legendary Sonny Del Rio.

If you can't see the videos below, click here





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