New Marie Avery EP: The Fire

The Fire, the latest EP from local singer/songwriter Marie Avery is ignited by the artist's striking voice. Her accomplished piano work also adds fuel to the flame.

Though this blazing EP has an indie-pop ambiance, Marie still grounds it with solid, poetic songwriting and classic structure.  You can also hear a lot of jazz and a bit of broadway in the mix  What comes through is a beautiful, honest recording full of surprises.

Backing her up is a great team of area musicians, including Bill Majoros (Foreign Films) and Carl Jennings (Freedom Train) - both of whom produced the EP.  Kori Pop, Amber Edgar and Loretta Hale  (Loretta Hale Big Band, J-Tones) join in as well.

This collection is available as a download on her Bandcamp page.

Below is video from the EP courtesy of Marie Avery



You can also stream the EP here

Links: Marie Avery,  More Marie Avery Stories, More CD Releases 

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News Roundup (Archibald Jay, Kori Pop, We Got Blues)

There will be no News Roundup next week (it will be back the Thursday after that)

Local

• Music Biz Bits blog post on Kori Pop

World

• Chuck Berry to be honoured by Hall of Fame
• Podcasts: Roadhouse 387, Nothing But the Blues 201
• Trivia Comic Strip on Cat Stevens
• New John Lee Hooker Live DVD

Funny/Weird Stuff

• Cartoons: Love of His Life,
• Quote from Janice of the Electric Mayhem

Blasts From the Past

• 2009: Lee Harvey Osmond Live DVD
• 2010: Melissa Bel Sing the Beatles@Chapters
• 2011: Mark Jungers@Moonshine Cafe

Featured Videos


Links: Archibald Jay, More Archibald Jay Stories, More Tom Waits Covers/Stories, Video courtesy of Killin' Time Band


Links: We Got Blues, More We Got Blues Stories, Video courtesy of ChrisLabonville

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News Roundup (Russ Burns, Passings, More)

Local

• Spec story on Edgar Breau
• Paul Langille was just got nominated for a Jack Richardson Music Award in the Blues category along with Village Blues Band, Chris Murphy, Rick Taylor, Robbie Antone's Blues Machine, and Bill Durst
• Kori Pop: To all you Degrassi Fans...you will be able to hear 'Nowhere Near My Heart' on Episode 1138 'Need You Now.' It airs on March 30th at 9pm on Much Music in Canada and Teenick in the US. Yay!!!!!

World

• Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack passes
• Big Walter Price Passes
• Bugs Henderson passes
• Podcasts: Nothing But The Blues #182
• Etta James to be inducted into the Apollo Hall of Fame
• The Bluesiest wedding of the year

Funny/Weird Stuff

• 10 most offensive songs in history 

Blasts From the Past

• 2009: New Melissa McClelland CD
• 2010: Overplayers are the Performers of the Week 
• 2011: Rob Szabo@Artword

Featured video (courtesy of the Hamilton Guitar Association)



Links: More Russ Burns Stories, More from This Show

New Kori Pop Children's CD: Songs for Little Bean

It's not very often that you hear a children's' album that has some edge to it.  Local singer/songwriter Kori Pop's latest release, Songs for Little Bean, is just that.  While still soothing and relaxing enough for the little ones, Kori doesn't sacrifice her wonderful, unique voice in any of the songs.

What she's created is an incredible collection of classic (Hush Little Baby, Chim Chim Cheree, Itsy Bitsy Spider, more) and original lullabies/kids tunes.  It's perfect for children but also offers something for the adults to appreciate.

Originally created as a gift to her godchild -  the musician was later encouraged to release it to the world.  The CD is available at her live shows and through her bandcamp site. You can also pick it up at Citizen Kid on Locke Street.

Check out the video below that shows the effect the album hs on her god-daughter. Video courtesy of h0ck3y4hamilton

Blast from the Past: Our Review of From the Outskirts

Links: Kori Pop, More Kori Pop Stories

Vibe Songwriter's Circle@James Street Baptist Church (June 10, 2011) Part 2

Click here if you can't see the videos.








Click here for Part 1

Links: Fred D Smith, Kori Pop, Christopher Clause

Vibe Songwriter's Circle@James Street Baptist Church (June 10, 2011) Part 1

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Click here for Part 2

Links: Fred D Smith, Kori Pop, Christopher Clause

New Kori Pop Christmas EP (Free Download): more love goes into handmade gifts

Local singer/songwriter Kori Pop has an amazing holiday gift for her fans. The aptly named more love goes into handmade gifts is a free 4-song EP download.

She starts off with two yuletide classics, Christmas Time is Here and Rudie the Red-Nosed Reindeer (yes, Kori renames it slightly). Thenwe have two wonderful originals Messed Up This Christmas and To My Winter Child.

Whether classic or self-penned, Kori bring her pop-folk style and soft, angelic voice to all the tunes. On some tracks, there's even some electronic music touches.

Click here to download it for free.

Links: Kori Pop - More Kori Pop Stories

New Kori Pop CD: From the Outskirts

If you like your folk music more on the alternative/pop side, you'll definitely love local singer/songwriter, Kori Pop's new CD, From the Outskirts.

Her unique voice and amazing guitar are evident in each song as she explores infectious tunes (Nowhere Near My Heart, Billie, Crack My Eyes) and soft, emotional sounds (Northern Belle, Gray, Beach Ballad). Every track is an original statement.

The CD is available at her shows and can also be downloaded at bandcamp.com.

Below are a few live performances of songs from the CD.












Links: Kori Pop's Site - Download Her CD - More Kori Pop Stories

Performer of the Week: Kori Pop

Mount Hope Singer/Songwriter Kori Pop will be unleashing her debut CD, From the Outskirts in the spring of 2010.

The disc is sure to display her unique, haunting voice and modern folky sensibilities. Kori's sound incorporates some jazzy grooves and pop elements as well.

Every Tuesday night, you can check her out at the My Dog Joe cafe in Westdale.

Links: Main Site - Facebook - Reverbnation - YouTube




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Design Hope Songwriter's Project - Love is Everything CD

Every year, around Christmastime, some of the best local artists gather to create an Incredible CD. On November 15, 2009, volume 4 of the Design Hope Songwriters Project was unleashed to the world. Proceeds from these amazing collections go to help feed and shelter the homeless.

This year's talent crop include, Christopher Clause, Fred D Smith, Isobelle Gunn, Josh Lamothe, Chris & Christa, Dan Medakovic, Kim Koren, Bob Bryden, Lisa Winn, Hailey Gillis, Amy King, Kori Pop, Shawn Brush, Jude Johnson, and Shelly Addams.

The CD will be available at the front desk of the Spectator, many local retailers, and through the Design Hope web site.

Click here for more Design Hope Stories.

Below are a few videos from the CD Release party - If you can't see the videos below, click here - Click here for the previous videos from the show. More will be posted soon.

Left to right: Christopher Clause, Zander Lamothe, Frank Koren


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Left to right: Amy King, Christopher Clause, Josh Lamothe, Zander Lamothe, Rob Lamothe


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Hailey Gillis (vocals, keys), Zander Lamothe (drums), Kim Koren (harmony vocals)

Randy Steele Tribute (June 28, 2009) - Part 3

Links: Spider Costello, Andrew Aldridge, Greg Brisco, Christopher Clause, Lisa Winn, More Spider Costello Stories.



Links: Jim Witter, More Jim Witter Stories



Links: Kori Pop, More Kori Pop Stories



Links: Blacken'd Red, More Rolling Stones covers/stories

More to come . . . (mainly the hard rock portions of the show)