Canadian Heroes Charity CD Now Available at Dr. Disc

The CD single of the incredible song "Canadian Heroes" is now available to purchase at Dr. Disc in downtown Hamilton.

Playing on the track is a Who's Who of the local music scene. These include members of Teenage Head, Juno Award Winning Bluesman Jack deKeyzer on lead guitar, Jesse O'Brien on keyboards, Steve Negus (Saga) on drums and many more.

Vocal duties are shared by Tom Wilson, Brian Melo, Ian Thomas and others. Backing vocalists include Kelly Jay (Crowbar) and Sonny Del Rio. Even the St. Michael's Choir joined in.

All money raised from the CD goes towards helping our troops. Buy one for yourself and for your friends this Christmas.

Blues With a Feeling - Day 3, Part 2

Lastly, we have the highlight of the afternoon: the Kelly Jay wedding. Raise a toast to the newlyweds!



Links: Kelly Jay, More Crowbar Stories, Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories, More King Biscuit Boy Covers/Stories

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Blues With a Feeling: Day Two, Part 2

Links: Stingrays, More Stingrays Stories



Links: Jesse O'Brien, More Jesse O'Brien Stories



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News Roundup (Kelly Jay, Jackie Washington, Koko Taylor)

Not only will the patrons of the first annual Blues with a Feeling cruise be treated to some great music (courtesy of Trickbag and Sonny Del Rio) but they will also be attending a wedding.

Crowbar singer, Kelly Jay (pictured on the left) has announced he will marry on the boat during the sold out event - a tribute to the late Crowbar member, King Biscuit Boy (right)

Links: Crowbar, More Crowbar Stories
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At the end of his June 4, 2009 Spectator column (no longer available), Graham Rockingham reported that local blues legend, Jackie Washington has handed over many of his important memorabilia to McMaster University's archives.

On June 3,2009 at Convoction Hall (McMaster), “A Celebration of the Music of Jackie Washington” was held to to honour the bluesman at the unveiling of the new archives.
The Jackie Washington Collection includes recorded music, paintings, diaries, songbooks, awards, photos, sketches and more.


Links: Jackie Washington, More Jackie Washington Stories

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Koko Taylor recently passed

Click here for the full story

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