New Episode of Ensemble on YouTube (Adam Bentley, Max Wray, Sarah Beatty, Dylan Hudecki)

Links: More Ensemble Episodes, Video courtesy of Cable 14

Bonus videos below



Links: Sarah Beatty, More Sarah Beatty stories, Video courtesy of Hamilton Guitar Association



Links: Cowlick, More Cowlick Stories, Video courtesy of Cowlick



Links: Max Wray, More Max Wray Stories, Video courtesy of Collette S



Links: The Rest, More Stories from the Rest, Video courtesy of Shotgun Jilly

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News Roundup (Earl Scruggs, Max Wray, Ariana Gillis)

Local

• Spider Costello (VooDoo Chicken singer and drummer for a few local bands) will be moving to the US this month. Hamilton will miss him!
• Daniel Lanois videos from the Great Hall
• View Magazine article on Robin Benedict

World

• New Blues releases for April
• Jerry "Boogie" McCain passes
• Podcast: Nothing but the Blues #185
• Earl Scruggs Passes

Weird/Funny Stuff

• Saddest and happiest songs according to science
• Man makes guitar amps out of rotary phone, Ouija boards, and Chess Boards
• Hilarious pics: Guitar restroom, A Yummy Drum, The Last Supper
• Music related Bizarro cartoon
• Go the Blues cartoon

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Hamilton Place Ranked as #1 Venue in Canada
• 2010: Ginger St. James@Augusta House
• 2011: Mark Vanderheyden@Pheasant Plucker

Featured Videos


Links: Max Wray, More Max Wray Stories, Video courtesy of B-TV



Links: Ariana Gillis, More Ariana Gillis Stories , Video courtesy of Ariana Gillis

Drew Smith and Friends@The Casbah (December 16, 2011)

This was the release party for Drew's new CD, The Secret Languages.

Matt Montour (keyboards), Drew Smith (guitar, vocals), Max Wray (drums), John Smith (Young Rival) (bass), Ben Somer (guitar)

Click here for Kirby, the opening act

Bonus Track from Drew's YouTube Page



Click here for Drew's site

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New Kirby EP: Into the Dark

Local singer/songwriter Kirby has unleashed a new EP, Into the Dark and it's a great, folk-pop recording with catchy hooks and emotional vocals. On top of that, Kirby's wonderful lyrics are mixed in with a modern, artistic, musical flair.

He's aided by a number of talented musicians such as Mike Scime, Ken Thor Corke, Max Wray, Graham Peaceful and more.

Not only is this an incredible EP but Kirby is also offering it as a free download for the fall of 2011. You better get it before it's too late!

Below are live videos of songs from the EP.





Links: Kirby, More Kirby Stories

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Cool YouTube Videos (Rita Chiarelli, Barney Bentall/Tom Wilson, Max Wray, Kirby)

Links: More videos from this performance - Rita Chiarelli - More Rita Chiarelli Stories

Videos courtesy of Rita Chiarelli.

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Links: Barney Bentall - Tom Wilson - More Tom Wilson Stories

Video courtesy of Racebabe

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Links: Max Wray - More Max Wray Stories - Kirby - More Kirby Stories

Video courtesy of Hamilton Seen

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New Max Wray Live EP

Late last year, Hamilton singer/songwriter Max Wray released his latest EP: Max Wray Live.

The 6-song collection showcases Max's wonderful acoustic guitar work and his unique, amazing voice. He creates wonderful emotional, sometimes catchy, pop songs that still have their roots in the classic singer/songwriter sound. It's an incredible blend of the modern and the traditional.

The CD is available at his shows and as downloads on iTunes and CDbaby.

Below are a few related videos.

Buskercrawl II on James Street (June 25, 2010)

Click here if you can't see the videos.



Links: Kirby - More Kirby Stories - Max Wray - More Max Wray Stories
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Links: Kenny MacInnis - More Kenny MacInnis Stories

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Links - Burnin' Ethyl - More Burnin' Ethyl Stories

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Links - Alfie Smith - More Alfie Smith Stories

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Links - Karen Corinth - More Karen Corinth Stories

Performer of the Week: Max Wray

Hamilton singer/songwriter, Max Wray is an incredible performer who can add many modern elements to his folky music but still has one foot firmly planted in traditional sounds. His amazing voice, guitar work, and wonderful lyrics create a unique musical experience.

He studied as a jazz drummer at Mohawk College. After graduating, Max performed with numerous bands to gain experience and then began writing his own songs. His tunes are now front and centre at his great solo shows (which can also include cool cover tunes as well).

Max also follows more pop/rock path with his band, Follow the Fleet.

Links: MySpace - Facebook Fan Page - More Max Wray Stories

Blues New Bites (Eaglesmith, Kirby, Max Wray, Stones)

Local

• Free Kirby Christmas song MP3 download
• New Dave Rave blog about upcoming CD

National

• Fred Eaglesmith Helps Steelworkers 
• Top 20 CDs of 2009 from Roots Music Canada
• Leonard Cohen to get Lifetime Achievement Grammy
• Live Neil Young CD from 1992 now available

International

• Rolling Stones are decade's top selling live act

Funny/Weird Stuff

• Cool music toons: Rubes, Bizarro

Videos

Video of Max Wray on INDI FM




Links: Matt Paxton, More Matt Paxton Stories