New Paul Langille CD: Pine and Locke

It's been a long while (over 10 years) since we've heard a new CD from  hometown boy Paul Langille.  Pine and Locke breaks that silence with great style.

On this impressive release, Paul uses his trademark growl but also goes beyond . You can experience the singer's range in the emotion of songs like Broken and Just a Broken Soul.  Then there's the blues power of Kind of Girl, the country style of Honky Tonk, the ragtime sounds of Home Sweet Home and more.  He can do it all!

The CD's title isn't the only nod to the singer/songwriter's steeltown roots.  Michael J. Birthelmer produced the disc at his Hamilton studio.  A bevy of area talent was also brought in to support Paul.  Members of Trickbag (Les Smith, Mike Hickey, Paul & Donna Panchezak) , Lily Sazz (Groove Corporation), Ed Roth, Brian Griffith, Lisa Winn, Jude Johnson, and others make wonderful contributions.  Paul also covers Playing to Win, a song by local musician Wayne Krawchuk (Banned From Heaven)

The marvellous CD is available at his live shows and as a download on iTunes.

Below is a track from the disc.



Blast from the Past: Paul Langille@Brantford Station Gallery

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Christopher Clause and Friends - Westside Theatre (September 24, 2010)

Click here if you can't see the videos.







He is joined by Mark McIntyre (bass) and Michael Scott (drums)



The band is joined by Amy King (keys, vocals), Lisa Winn (vocals), Andrew Aldridge (guitar), Chris' wife Rose-Fraces on tambourine and their children Emma & Riley on Ukulele



Links: Christopher Clause - More Christopher Clause Stories

More of Christopher's Round CD Release Party

• Chris and Christa
• Bob Bryden
• Review + video footage
• Pictures of the show

New Christopher Clause CD: Round

Round, the latest CD from Hamilton musician Christopher Clause, received quite a bit of fanfare at its release party on September 24, 2010 at the Westside Theatre.

The attention was definitely warranted. Most of the songs on the disc are catchy, high-energy pop rock (Surreal But Beautiful, Friday Smile, Under the Weather, more). They're in the cool spirit of the 60s without being derivative. Throughout the album, the sounds are peppered with fuzz, wailing guitars and other neat features. You can even hear some touches of classical, bluegrass and more.

To end off the collection, Christopher brings us a few wonderful slow songs: Brilliant Treble, Beautiful Mile (dedicated to his late sister), and Love Can Change the World (featuring a choir full of talented local singers such as Chris and Christa, Lianne Cranfield, Kim Koren, Karen Johnson, Fred Magie, Fred D Smith, Kori Pop, and more).

Other great local musicians on the album include Bob Bryden (harmony/backing vocals), Michael Scott (drums), Spider Costello (drums, backing vocals), Lisa Winn (backing vocals) Amy King (backing vocals, engineering) and Bob Doidge on multiple instruments. On Tambourine Bruise Christopher's even joined by his two children Emma and Riley.

To top things off this recording is even available on vinyl! The record, CD or digital download can can be purchased at the Foot Records web site.

The singer/guitarist managed to recreate many of the powerful songs from the disc live at the Cd release party. Below are a few performances featuring songs from the new CD. Click here if you can't see them.

Personnel: Amy King (keys, vocals), Mark McIntyre (bass), (Lisa Winn (vocals), Christopher Clause (guitar, vocals, keys on Beautiful Mile), Michael Scott (drums), Andrew Aldridge (guitar), Bob Bryden (vocals on Surreal But Beautiful & Love Can Change the World)











Additional musicians for Love Can Change the World:Fred Magie, Fred D Smith, Lena Montecalvo, Chris and Christa, Lianne Cranfield, Karen Corinth, Frank Koren (guitar, right)

Click here for pictures of the show

Links: Christopher Clause - More Christopher Clause Stories

New Kim Koren CD + Release Party

Dundas singer/songwriter Kim Koren's new album, Raven Heart, is an amazing evolution of her previous work.

As always, the melodies are superb plus her voice is powerful and warm. In this collection though, she has increased the musical energy.

Not only can Kim really rock out (If There's a Way, She's Got) but she can also be wonderfully delicate (Where Are You Living Now and the lovely lullabye, Spiders and Snails). There is even a bit from a tape recording of herself at 5 years old singing Let There Be Peace on Earth.

Joining this talented musician are her husband Frank Koren (guitar), Mark McIntyre (bass), Danny Lockwood (drums), and Colin Lapsley (Wurlitzer). As well, the CD has appearances from Lisa Winn, Steve Strongman, and Amy King. Local rock legend Tom Wilson also lends a hand by co-writing the great title track.

The CD is available at her shows and through iTunes.

Links: Kim Koren Site - Frank Koren Site - More Kim Koren Stories - More Frank Koren Stories

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New Fred Magie CD: Window to the World

Local singer/songwriter, Fred Magie, recently released his latest incredible disc, Window to the World.

Fred's wonderful guitar work and expressive vocals permeate the album. His sound is a beautiful mix of pop, modern folk, and more. Highlights include the catchy More Than One Way, the tender and sweet Cedar Lane, Co-Star, and the title track.

He also enlisted the aid of Hamilton musicians Lisa Winn (vocals), Andrew Aldridge (guitar) and Tone Valcic (drums)- all of whom add a great, unique feel to the recordings.

You can pick up the disc at his shows but they're also available on iTunes

Check out some live performances of the songs from the CD below. Click here if you can't see them.

VooDoo Chicken @ Jessica Agro Mac Kids Fundraiser (May 14, 2010)

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VooDoo Chicken are: (Left to Right): Karen Johnson, Lisa Winn, Christopher Clause, Spider Costello, Mike Rittenhouse, Greg Brisco, and Andrew Aldridge











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Bonus video: Lena Montecalvo & Craig Koshul (of Burnin' Ethyl) opened the night.



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Perfomer of the Week: Lisa Winn

Hamilton born singer/songwriter Lisa Winn has one of the most beautiful voices around.

Her haunting vocals and incredible guitar work blend to make an amazing musical experience that encompasses folk, a little country, pop and rock.

Not only does she have a few CD's of great solo stuff but she's in high demand as a backup vocalist. Lisa has worked with local musicians such as Jacob Moon, Melissa McClelland, Jamie Oakes, Mike Trebilcock, Mary Simon and more. She has even recorded with the legendary Gordon Lightfoot.

Lisa and Melissa McClelland are also part of the Ladybird Sideshow, a group of four talented woman who released their debut CD, Live at the Orange Lounge in 2004. They currently tour across North America.

Links: Main Site - MySpace - Her CDs on CDBaby - More Lisa Winn Stories

New Mary Simon CD + Release Party@This Ain't Hollywood (April 15, 2010)

In recent interviews, Hamilton singer/songwriter Mary Simon declared that her new sound is fun and upbeat. This is definitely evident in her new disc, No More Maybes.

While there are superb somber moments on the CD to balance things out (Curse, See You Fight, Goodbye), the overall vibe is energetic. Many songs are incredibly catchy (Come Love, Big Sore Heart) and rocking (All Night, the title track, Juliana). Mary and her gang find the perfect mix of pop, rock, and some folk.

There were many hands involved in the making of this cool album (her first in six years). Mary's joined by Andrew Aldrdige, David Gillis, Rob Lamothe, Greg Brisco, Mark McIntyre, Lisa Winn, Shelley Adams, and more.

Of course the new CD is available at her shows and website but it can also be downloaded through iTunes.

Check out the videos from her CD Release Party at This Ain't Hollywood on April 15, 2010.

Click here if you can't see the videos.

Left to Right: Andrew Aldrdige (guitar), Mary Simon (guitar, vocals, keys on Goodbye), Joel Anderson (drums), Nick Czarnogorski (bass), Lisa Winn (backing/harmony vocals), Greg Brisco (keys)











Click here for more Mary Simon stories

The opening act was Kirsten Jones. Click here for that performance.

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)

The End - A Tribute to the Beatles (Sept, 26, 2009) Part 1

Quick Links: Friday: Part 1, Part 2, Saturday: Part 2,

Most performances are backed up by Christopher Clause & the Kings of Marigold with the Jamiesons


Sonny Del Rio
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Lisa Winn, Andrew Aldridge
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Mississippi Kings
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Spider Murphy

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)

Randy Steele Tribute (June 28, 2009) Part 1

Links: Lori Yates, Lisa Winn, Alfie Smith, More Lori Yates Stories



Links: Steve Strongman, More Steve Strongman stories



Links: Jim Witter, More Jim Witter Stories, More Beatles Covers/News Stories

More to come . . .

New Design Hope CD: Under Angels

Harrison Kennedy, Steve Strongman, Jacob Moon and other local artists have songs on Under Angels, a new charity CD to help "Hamilton Out of the Cold", an organization that assists the homeless.

To purchase or download tracks, check out designhope.ca

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