Dave Rave and Friends @Jordan House (December 18, 2010)

Click here if you can't see the videos.



More Beatles Covers/News Stories







More Rolling Stones covers/stories

Links: Dave Rave - More Dave Rave Stories - Click here for more from this show

Dave Rave and Friends Play Teenage Head @Jordan House (December 18, 2010)

Click here if you can't see the videos.









Links: Dave Rave - More Dave Rave Stories - Teenage Head Stories

Rick and the Krickets @ Happy Dayz in Hamilton Festival (August 14, 2010)

Click here if you can't see the videos









Links: Band Web Site - More Rick and the Krickets Stories
More Happy Dayz in Hamilton Festival Footage:

• Hamilton Blues Society
• Mark Vanderheyden
• Hammer Daddies
  

New Mike Almas CD: i Can't Stop

Local Bluesman Mike Almas' latest CD, I Can't Stop is now available for fans of quality no-frills blues rock.

This disc will have you swingin', dancin', and boogyin' like there's no tomorrow. There's a definite good time vibe here on tunes like Blue to the Bone, Lookin 4 Love, Devil's Gate and the instrumental Swamp Stomp. A few quieter soulful moments are also on tap (Why, My Father's Horn)

Mike's skillful guitar playing is showcased throughout the recording as is the incredible work of legendary drummer Jack Pedler (Teenage Head) and talented basist Neil Nickafor.

CDs can be purchased at Mike's shows and at Picks and Sticks on Locke.

Below are two recent live performances of songs from the CD featuring 905 Band members Sonnie Bernardi (drums) and Dave Johns (bass) at Stonewalls on July 10, 2010. Click here for more videos from this show. Click here if you can't see the videos.





Click here for more Mike Almas stories

Dave Rave & Friends @ Fenian Films (June 26, 2010)

Click here if you can't see the videos.

Left to right: Mark Foley, Dave Rave, Jack Pedler, Lauren Agnelli, Michael Hickey (Trickbag), Rick Andrew, Ed Roth.













This was part of a CD Release Party. Click here for the review and more performances from this show.

Lauren Agnelli opened the show. Click here for her performance.

Links: Dave Rave Site - More Dave Rave Stories

Lauren Agnelli & Friends @ Fenian Films (June 26, 2010)

Click here if you can't see the videos

Lauren was opening for Dave Rave's CD Release Party. Click here to view footage from that show.

Guests include: Mark Foley (guitar), Dave Rave (bass, vocals), Jack Pedler (drums), Ed Roth (keys)














Links: Lauren's Site - More Lauren Agnelli Stories

New Dave Rave CD: Live With What You Know

Local music legend Dave Rave recently released his latest CD, Live With What You Know. It's a return to form for the ex-member of the Shakers and Teenage Head. After experimenting with jazz/lounge music for a while, he has come back to the catchy pop rock melodies from his earlier career.

There's a definite Beatles influence on a number of tracks, including the album opener, Anne-Marie and The Gardner Knows. Dave also mixes up hard rocking tunes like Rain Song, and All of the Love You Can Handle with slower songs such as Strong and Station Road. Overall, this collection is an amazing mixture of different rockin' pop sensibilities.

Dave brings a couple of his local musical buddies to join him on the disc. Mark Foley, Dave King, Jack Pedler (Teenage Head), and even his former Shakers bandmates Tim Gibbons and Rick Andrew lend their talents to this cool CD.

The disc is available online, at his shows and as an iTunes download.

Below are a few performances from CD release Party at Fenian Films on June 26, 2010. More from this show will be posted soon. Click here if you can't see the videos.

Left to right: Mark Foley, Dave Rave, Jack Pedler, Lauren Agnelli, Michael Hickey (Trickbag), Rick Andrew, Ed Roth.













Links: Dave Rave Site - More Dave Rave Stories

Blues News Bites (Sons of the Hammer, Harrison Kennedy, Passings)

World

• Passings: Teddy Pendergrass, Bobby Charles (writer of "Walking to New Orleans" & "See You Later Alligator"), Sandra Wright, Mick Green (Pirates)
• Joe Bonamassa, Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Jason Bonham Form Supergroup Black Country
• Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast # 173 (they play an Andre Bisson song)
• Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart May be Working Together Again
• Clapton and Paul Simon to join Yoko's Plastic Ono Band for Feb. concert
• New Remake of Beatles' Yellow Submarine Movie
• New Ringo Starr CD

Featured Videos

Sons of the Hammer, Sonny Del Rio, Bob Lanois Tribute to Jackie Washington


Harrison Kennedy Video Profile at Roots Music Canada

New Jerry Johnson CD: Right Now

The new year has gotten off to a rockin' start with the release of the new Jerry Johnson CD, Right Now.

The disc continues the Texas-style, psychedelic, hard rockin' sound from his previous CD, Show Some Action. Jerry has also reunited the same amazing team from that earlier album: Rob "Lord Bubba" Brown on bass and Teenage Head's Jack Pedler on drums.

The music is funky, groovy, and LOUD! It'll make ya boogie but it'll shake your house!

If your ears are up to the challenge (don't worry, there are a few quiet moments), the disc is available at his shows.

Below are a few videos from his Donnely's Pub performance on January 9, 2010. All songs are from the new CD. Click here if you can't see them.









Links: Jerry Johnson , More Jerry Johnson Stories

New Dave Rave and Rick Andrew CD: Music for Christmas

Former members of the legendary Shakers, Dave Rave and Rick Andrew have released a wonderful holiday album called Music for Christmas.

It has Dave Raves's usual amazing catchy rock/pop sound but also has elements of country, folk, blues and more.

Joining the duo are a great collection of local musicians. Their former Shaker co-horts Tim Gibbons and Claude DesRoches. Other special guests include Doug Feaver, Lori Yates, Jack Pedler (Teenage Head), Trickbag, and lots more.

The collection is available on iTunes.

This is a great rockin' way to celebrate the season.

Click here for more Dave Rave stories

Halloween Fun in Hamilton 2009

Rick and the Krickets (Rick Prinsthal, vocals, guitar and Billy Berman, bass) were joined by Teenage Head's Jack Pedler on drums and Dan Jeffries on guitar at the Royal Canadian Legion Halloween Dance





-----------

Troy Harmer (guitar, vocals), Greg Brisco (keyboards), John MacDonald (bass), and Michael Scott (drums) rocked the Cat N Fiddle





----------

Chris Chambers (Guitar, vocals), Bruce McCarthy (drums) and Nick Czarnogorski (bass) dressed up as characters from the Big Lewbowski and played the Whistling Walrus.





Links: Chris Chambers - More Chris Chambers Stories

Jerry Johnson Band - Donnelly's Pub (August 29, 2009)

The Jerry Johnson Band is Jerry Johnson (guitar/vocals), Lord Bubba (bass) and Jack Pedler (Teenage Head) (drums)














Links: Jerry Johnson , More Jerry Johnson Stories

Rick and the Krickets - August 22, 2009 (Royal Canadian Legion & Crazy Clover)

In the afternoon, Rick and Krickets played a laid-back, quiet show at the Royal Canadian Legion in Stoney Creek with Steve Wolkowski on drums.





------------------------

Later that night, the band was joined by Teenage Head's Jack Pedler for a hard-rocking show at the Crazy Clover. We apologize for the dark video - it couldn't be helped.



More Chuck Berry Covers/Stories







More Neil Young covers/stories 

Links: Rick and Krickets Site, More Rick and the Krickets Stories, Jack Pedler

Jerry Johnson & Friends - Burlington Jazz N Blues Festival (July 19, 2009)

Jack Pedler (Teenage Head) (drums) - Lord Bubba (bass)

Links: Jerry Johnson , More Jerry Johnson Stories