News Roundup (Duane Rutter, Miles Davis Movie, Adam Ostrosser, Searchers)

Don Cheadle to direct and star in Miles Davis bio pic

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Local

• Kevin's Barbershop Podcast w/Duane Rutter
  
  
  
  Links:  Duane Rutter, More Duane Rutter Stories, Video courtesy of Barbershop Podcast

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World

• Don Cheadle to direct and star in Miles Davis bio pic (pictured above)
• Passings: Billy Adamson (Searchers drummer)

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Funny/Weird Stuff

• Hilariously bad first concerts of famous bands

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Blasts From the Past 

• 2009: Blues News Bites (Huron, Justin Sawicki, CNN Report on the Blues)
• 2010: Videos-Banned From Heaven@Coach and Lantern
• 2011: Videos-Pip@Winking Judge
• 2012: News Roundup (Lovin' Spoonful Urban Legends, Videos by Jackie Washinton and Steve Sinnicks)

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Featured Videos



Links: Adam Ostrosser, Mary Simon, More Mary Simon Stories, Video courtesy of Mel Olds



Links: Searchers, Video courtesy of RWells47

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New Episode of Ensemble on YouTube (James Anthony, Al Lukas, Mary Simon, Barry Mac)

Links: James Anthony, Al Lukas, Mary Simon, Barry Mac, More Ensemble Episodes, Video courtesy of Cable 14

Since we haven't featured Al Lukas on this blog before, here are two bonus videos from his YouTube page





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Michelle Titian and Friends@Corktown (November 14, 2011)

Michelle Titian (vocals, guitar), Mary Simon (Mandolin), Tone Valcic (drums)









More Temptations Covers/Stories



Click here for Mary Simon's set

Links: Michelle Titian - More Michelle Titian Stories

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Mary Simon and Tone Valcic@Corktown (November 14, 2011)

This was the first of the weekly Americana Mondays series.













Click here for Michelle Titian's set (w both Mary and Tone)

Links: Mary Simon, Tone Valcic, More Mary Simon Stories, More Tone Valcic Stories

Cool YouTube Videos (Sam & Alex Kadet, Mary Simon, Pete Van Dyk)

Videos courtesy of Alex Kadet

Links: Tewlips (their band) - More Tewlips stories



Video courtesy of Mary Simon

Links: Mary Simon - More Mary Simon Stories



Video courtesy of Pete Vandyk

Links: Pete Van Dyk - More Pete Vandyk Stories

Blues News Bites (Patrick Lawton, Dan Medakovic, Mary Simon)

Local

• New Ariana Gillis Blogpost
• Pictures from John Ellison's Gala Fundraiser in Snap Magazine
• View Magazine: Caretakers Cover Story 

World

• SA Blues and Roots #117 , Nothing But the Blues #85, Roadhouse Blues # 271
• Folk Singer Susan Reed Passes

Featured Videos

Patrick Lawton: Boogie for the Doctor


Dan Medakovic: Sailing


Mary Simon: Big Sore Heart

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.

Blues New Bites (Trebilcock, Harlan Pepper, Mary Simon)

Local:

• View Magazine: Mary Simon

World

• New Pinetop Perkins Twitter Page
• My Space Allows Musicians to Sell Tickets
• Phil Collins to Do Soul Covers CD
• Podcasts: Roadhouse#269, Nothing But the Blues #83 
• Best Blues CD's for Beginners
• Black Crowes Plan "Lengthy Hiatus"
• John Lennon's 40-Year Old LSD Stash Found?

Featured Videos

Mike Trebilcock @ Casbah Lounge


Harlan Pepper: This Ain't the Country
HARLAN PEPPER - This Ain't The Country from Mitch Fillion on Vimeo

Performer of the Week: Mary Simon

Hamilton Singer/Songwriter Mary Simon released her 5th CD, No More Maybes in April 2010.

Her version of folk rock is peppered with a lot of pop rhythms, alt-country and more. Mary's voice is amazing and her lyrics are well crafted.

You can pick up No More Maybes or her 4 other discs - including a live Christmas collection at her site.

Links: Mary Simon - MySpace - YouTube - More Mary Simon Stories

New Dave Pomfret CD: No Rush

Former Munday Nuns members, Dave Pomfret's new CD: No Rush, is an amazing collection of songs that's hard to pin down stylistically.

Dave (aka Salsa Dave) goes from catchy, rockin' riffs to mellow melodies. On the way, he touches on folk, rock, and even bits of pop and country thrown in.

Joining Dave in making this great music is former Nuns bandmate (and former Killjoy) Mike Trebilcock on guitar and many other instruments. Mike also produced the disc.

A number of other talented performers aided and abetted the singer/songwriter, including: Mark Mcintyre (bass), Aaron Goldstein (Pedal steel guitar), Craig Lapsley (Drums), Troy Dowding (Trumpet), Darcy Hepner (Sax, Organ), Rosemary Hale (Violin), Sarah Honeyford (Cello). On Background vocals there's Mary Simon, Jean Caffeine, and the Mississippi Kings.

The album was also a family affair as his wife, Karen Sturrock and his stepchildren joined on backing vocals. His son, Brier Pomfret, plays the piano on it as well.

Click here to listen to songs from No Rush.

Below are videos from his CD Release (and birthday) party on June 30, 2009. Click here if you can't see them.







Dave's step-daughter (and future superstar) Sarah Ivanco, came up and sang to start things off. She wowed the crowd.



Links: Dave Pomfret, More Dave Pomfret Stories, More CD Releases

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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

More CD Releases

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