2013 Hamilton Music Award Winners

The 2013 Hamilton  Music Awards were handed out on Saturday, November 16 (Industry) and Sunday, November 17 (main).  As always, it was an incredible celebration of the best music this city has to offer.  There was amazing music throughout the Hammer!

The big winners were Harrison Kennedy, who took home four trophies as well as a lifetime achievement award and hard rock band Monster Truck, who won seven awards.

Click here for the Spectator story

Here's a sampling of the winners!

• Blues Recording: Harrison Kennedy - Soulscape
  
  
  Links: Harrison Kennedy, More Harrison Kennedy Stories, Video courtesy of PhotogAtTheSpec

• Folk/Traditional Recording: Dawn and Marra – Teaspoons and Tablespoons
• Roots Recording: Lee Harvey Osmond – The Folk Sinner
• Alt/Country Recording: JP Riemens & the Fabulous Barflies – No Filter
• Adult Alternative Recording: Cowlick – Night Vision
• Adult Contemporary Recording: Ian Thomas – Little Dreams
• Ethnic/World Recording of the Year: Yiannis Kapoulas – Mystic Journey
• Jazz Recording: Diana Panton
• Female Artist: Buckshot Bebee
• Male Artist: Harrison Kennedy
• New Artist/Group: Allotrope
• Mohawk College Artist Lifetime Achievement Award: Harrison Kennedy
• Instrumental Recording: Brad Cheeseman Group – Brad Cheesman Group
• Songwriter: Harrison Kennedy
• Female Vocalist: Diana Panton
• Male Vocalist: Harrison Kennedy
• Record: Monster Truck - Furiosity
  
  
  Links: Monster Truck, More Monster Truck Stories, Video courtesy of Monster Truck
  

Rising Star Winner: Ash to Ember

Industry Awards

• Artist Website: www.ilovemonstertruck.com
• Video of the Year: Saint Alvia - Mother’s Day
  
  
  Links: Saint Alvia, Video courtesy of Saint Alvia

• Best Album Artwork: Lee Harvey Osmond (The Folk Sinner)
• Record Label: Sonic Unyon Recording Company (Terra Lightfoot, Young Rival, Threat Signal)
• Music Retailer: Dr. Disc
• Major Concert Venue: Gage Park
• Live Club of the Year: This Ain’t Hollywood
• Musical Event (People’s Choice): Supercrawl
• Theatre: Pearl Company
• Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year: Jesse O’Brien (Smoke Wagon Blues Band/Andre Bisson)
• Special Instrumentalist: Yiannis Kapoulas
• Guitarist: Jeremy Widerman (Monster Truck)
• Drummer: Steve Kiely (Monster Truck)
• Bassist: Jon Harvey (Monster Truck)
• Local Group (People’s Choice): John Mamone
• Canadian Recording (People’s Choice): Monster Truck 

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

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Hamilton Music Awards 2013 Nominations Announced

On Wednesday, October 30, 2013, the nominees for the latest edition of the Hamilton Music Awards were announced.   On November 17, there will a celebration of our amazing music scene at when the awards are given out.

Local blues legend Harrison Kennedy leads the pack with 5 nominations (Male Artist, Blues Recording, Songwriter, Male Vocalist, Record) and a lifetime achievement award. Ian Thomas, Bud Roach and Jessy Lanza landed four nods each.  Diana Panton, Ruth Sutherland and Tom Wilson (aka Lee Harvey Osmond) all have three nominations to their names

Click here for the results.

Click here for the Spectator story.

You can click here to see a complete list of nominees or check the highlights below:

Blues Recording of the Year
Andre Bisson – Bad Scene
Jack de Keyzer – Electric Love
Sonny Del-Rio – Blow Your Horn Man
Jerry Johnson – Barber’s Chair
Harrison Kennedy – Soulscape
Smoke Wagon Blues Band – Live In Hamilton

Folk/Traditional Recording of the Year
The Acoustics – Erie Long
Dawn and Marra – Teaspoons and Tablespoons
Poor Angus – Gathering
Timid, The Brave – Timid, The Brave
Michael Vallely – Circus Songs

Roots Recording of the Year
The Caretakers – Love, War + Propaganda
Rob Green – Soul Dancing
Andy Griffiths – Mind On Other Things
Lee Harvey Osmond – The Folk Sinner
Whitehorse – The Road to Massey Hall

Alt/Country Recording of the Year
1220 Blast – Home
The Barn Katz – Roadkill Grill
Tia McGraff – Break These Chains
Gillian Nicola & the Radio Interference – Chasing the Wind
JP Riemens & the Fabulous Barflies – No Filter

Adult Alternative Recording of the Year
Buckshot Bebee & the Secret Boyfriends – Merchants of Youth
Cowlick – Night Vision
Killin Time Band – One Set To Freedom
Meme – Meme
Marcio Novelli – It’s Not An Excuse, It’s A Reason
Perennials – This Is Tomorrow

Adult Contemporary Recording of the Year
Garth Baker – That Could Be Everything
Jamie Barnes – Coming Home
Paul Federici – Now And Then
Ghosts of Memphis – The Devil and the Details
Dave Rave – Memphis Midnight
Ian Thomas – Little Dreams

Ethnic/World Recording of the Year
Yiannis Kapoulas – Mystic Journey
Loril Shannik – The Vagabond Harp
Ruth Sutherland – A Canadian Christmas
Steel City Rovers – Steel City Rovers
John Gora and Gorale – Butterfly

Jazz Recording of the Year
Brad Cheeseman Group
George Rose Big Band
Jimmy Stahl Big Band
Robin Lee
Diana Panton

Female Artist of the Year
Buckshot Bebee
Jessy Lanza
Diana Panton
Rosanna Riverso
Ruth Sutherland

Male Artist of the Year
Jack de Keyzer
Harrison Kennedy
Dave Rave
JP Riemens
Bud Roach
Ian Thomas

New Artist/Group of the Year
Allotrope
Engine Empire
Jessy Lanza
Gillian Nicola & the Radio Interference
Two Piece Extra Spicy

Mohawk College Artist Lifetime Achievement Award
Harrison Kennedy

Instrumental Recording of the Year
Brad Cheeseman Group – Brad Cheesman Group
Yiannis Kapoulas – Mystic Journey
Loril Shannik – The Vagabond Harp
George Rose Big Band – Echoes of Legends

Songwriter of the Year
Harrison Kennedy
Dawn Larsh (Dawn and Marra)
Ian Thomas
Walk Off The Earth
Tom Wilson (Lee Harvey Osmond)

Female Vocalist of the Year
Sarah Blackwood (Walk Off The Earth)
Melissa McClelland (Whitehorse)
Diana Panton
Rosanna Riverso
Ruth Sutherland

Male Vocalist of the Year
Jon Harvey (Monster Truck)
Harrison Kennedy
Bud Roach
Ian Thomas
Tom Wilson

Record of the Year
Harrison Kennedy – Soulscape
Jessy Lanza – Pull My Hair Back
Lee Harvey Osmond – The Folk Sinner
Monster Truck - Furiosity
Walk Off the Earth – R.E.V.O.

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

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Videos: LeE HARVeY OsMOND@Chapters (Ancaster) (April 20, 2013)

Blast From the Past: Tom Wilson@Burlington Ribfest

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New Lee Harvey Osmond CD: The Folk Sinner

The Folk Sinner, the incredible second disc from Tom Wilson's musical collective, Lee Harvey Osmond, is a welcome evolution from the debut.  This new CD has its own soul but is still centred in the psychedelic folk sounds of its predecessor.

The former Junkhouse frontman's voice has got some amazing grit and growl to it here.  Tom's vocals can go really low but can also be smooth when the song warrants it.

As always, many of the tunes defy categorization. Tom's poetic lyrics are joined by pieces of jazz, country, folk, psychedelic rock, and more.  The results are surprisingly artful and cohesive songs.

Lee Harvey Osmond was always more of a community than a band (With Wilson as the ringleader).  As a result, returning musicians such as Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse) and Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) are joined by special guests Paul Reddick, Margot Timmins (Cowboy Junkies), Andy Maize (Skydiggers), Colin Linden (Blackie and the Rodeo Kings), Hawsley Workman, Oh Susanna and more.

Highlights include a cover of Gordon Lightfoot's Oh Linda and Freedom, a song Tom originally penned for Colin James which has become a regular live number from Wilson's shows.

The CD is available in stores, at Tom Wilson's live performances and as a download on the Lee Harvey Osmond site (with two bonus tracks!) and  iTunes.

Below are a few tracks from the CD, courtesy of Tom Wilson.



You can stream the entire album below



Blast from the Past: Lee Harvey Osmond Live DVD

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News Roundup (Strongman, Chiarelli, Brent Titcomb)

Local

• Steve Strongman on playing live and true
• Steve Strongman on musicianship and songwriting
  
• How Robin Benedict will become famous, part 2
• Prakash John: How to pass on musical excellence, Part 2
• New Matt Paxton single available on iTunes
• Rita Chiarelli's Music fom the Big House availble to order on DVD

World

• Podcasts: Roots & Blues 167, Roadhouse 390, Nothing But the Blues 204
  
• Living Blues Award Winners
• Guitarist Johnnie Bassett Passes
  

Funny/Weird Stuff

• Cartoon: State of the Music Industry

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Memories of Jackie Washington Workshop@Festival of Friends
• 2010: Bring Strings Workshop@Festival of Friends
• 2011: Groove Corporation@Stonewalls

Featured Video

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Tom Wilson and Friends@Corktown (September 23, 2011)(Astrid Young & Ray Farrugia's Stage & Doe, Part 2)

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Tom Wilson (guitar, vocals), Colin Cripps (guitar), Thompson Wilson (Harlan Pepper) (bass), Ray Farrugia (drums), Mimi Shaw (vocals on Jackson)





More Johnny Cash Covers/Stories



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Bonus Videos:



Above video courtesy of annaLaPointe



Above video courtesy of vrmet

Links: Tom Wilson, More Tom Wilson Stories

Sons of the Hammer @ It's Your Festival (July 1, 2011) Part 2

Video courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Videos courtesy of Envirotech

Video courtesy of Luv Bug 2112

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Links - Tom Wilson, More Tom Wilson Stories, Teenage Head, More Teenage Head Stories

Sons of the Hammer @ It's Your Festival (July 1, 2011) Part 1

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Sonny Del Rio came up for a song.

More Lou Reed Covers/Stories

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Links - Tom Wilson, More Tom Wilson Stories, Teenage Head, More Teenage Head Stories

12 Videos of Christmas 2010, Part 2

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PLEASE NOTE THAT ONE VIDEO HAS BEEN REMOVED

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Links: Lee Harvey Osmond - More Tom Wilson stories

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More Hamilton Music Awards Weekend You Tube Videos

Hamilton Blues Lovers | Myspace Video

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Above videos courtesy of Mama Loves Music

Blues News Bites (Ginger St. James, Lee Harvey Osmond, Grammys)

Local

• Ginger St. James Blog post
• View Magazine Interview: Jacob Moon
• Lee Harvey Osmond on NPR

World

• Ticketmaster/Live Nation Merger Approved
• Podcasts: Nothing But the Blues #72, Roadhouse #257,  Roadhouse #258, SA Blues #111
• 30th Blues Music Award DVD available (Taj Mahal, BB King, Maria Muldaur, more)
• Stars Celebrate Neil Young
• Blues Grammy Award Winners

Featured Videos

New Lee Harvey Osmond Video Starring Tim Gibbons


Blind Mule in Thunder Bay




Links: Ginger St. James, More Ginger St. James Stories

Blues News Bites (Neil Young, Canadian Heroes CD, Videos)

Canada

• BC Interior Music Award Winners
• Neil Young to reissue 1st 4 albums
• Leonard Cohen biography to be released in December
• Alex Tintinalli chosen to represent Grand River Blues Society at Memphis Youth Showcase 

World

• House of Blues podcasts: Rory Block talks about Bonnie Raitt, Bonnie Raitt talks about Fred McDowell

Videos
Canadian Heroes song released Nov 11


Jacob Moon covers Peter Gabriel (Video)


More Peter Gabriel covers/stories

Lee Harvey Osmond cover Neil Young

Blues News Bites (Kathleen Edwards, Stones, Videos)

Local

• New blog posts: Dave Rave
• Jacob Moon November Newsletter

International

• House of Blues podcasts: Rory Block, Sonny Rhodes
• Harmonica great Norton Bufallo (Steve Miller Band) passes
• Rolling Stones live CD gets Deluxe treatment
• Classic Rock Award Winners

Jacob Moon previews his upcoming CD on YouTube

View Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

Congratulation to all the Gold and Silver winners in the View Magazine Reader's Choice Awards.

Click here for the full list.

Below are the music-related highlights.

Gold / Silver

Band
Dean Lickyer / Lee Harvey Osmond
Female Artist
Ginger St James / Lori YatesMale Artist
Tom Wilson / Tomi Swick
Recording Producer
Bob Doidge (Grant Ave) / Glenn Marshall (Vibewrangler)

Cover Band
Practically Hip / Freedom Train
Band Name
Rackula / Lee Harvey Osmond
Misc. Gold Winners:

• Corktown - Jazz & Blues
• Rebel's Rock - Jam Hall
• Ginger St James - Sexiest Hamiltonian
• Lou Molinaro - Radio Personality & Show Promoter
• Festival of Friends - Festival & Free Event
• Dean Lickyer - Make it Big
• Volume Water: Band Website & Album Artwork

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Tom Wilson - Burlington Ribfest (Sept, 4, 2009)

The band Harlan Pepper (featuring Tom Wilson's son Thompson) opened the show with a few tunes.



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Tom Wilson's band included Jesse O'Brien (keyboards), Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse) (drums), Johnny Diamond (bass), and Aaron Goldstein (Lee Harvey Osmond)(guitar)





Thompson Wilson joined his dad for a few numbers



Both bands got together for the finale





More Tom Wilson stories

Blues News Bites (Dave Rave, Lee Harvey Osmond, Jim Dickson)

Hamilton

• New Dave Rave Video: Streets of Liverpool
• No Depression Magazine Reviews Lee Harvey Osmond DVD

Canada

• JW Jones featured on Guitar Masters II CD alongside Jimmy Page, Santana, BB King and more

World

• A video look at Woody Guthrie, Political Cartoonist
• New Upcoming Bob Dylan Christmas CD
• 2009 Living Blues Awards Released
• Jim Dickson Passes
• Top Ten Chicago Blues Songs from About.com
• Blind Willie Johnson's Grave Discovered
• Johnny Cash bio-comic coming November 2009
• Comedian Steve Martin playing Bluegrass

New Live LeE HARVeY OsMOND (feat. Tom Wilson) DVD: Live " The Tractorgrease

According to the LeE HARVeY OsMOND Facebook Fan Page, their new DVD Live @ The Tractorgrease is available at their shows and DivineIndustries.com. LHO features local rock star Tom Wilson (Junkhouse, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Florida Razors) along with members of the Skydiggers and the Cowboy Junkies.

Below is a sample clip from the LHO DVD. Click here if you can't see it.

More LeE HARVeY OsMOND stories - More CD Releases

Lee Harvey Osmond YouTube videos

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