News Roundup (Raphael Keelan, Homestead Jam, More)

Local

• Brantford and Hamilton Folk Club regular, Joseph Robert Baker (aka Bob Baker) passed away at 85
• New Song by Carissa Kimbell
• New Rick and the Krickets Site

World

• Kennedy Centre Honours for Buddy Guy, Zeppelin, and Others
• Blues Blast Award winners
• Podcasts: Roadhouse 395, Nothing But the Blues 209, Roots and Blues 169

Funny/Weird Stuff

• 1972 Archie predicts 2012 music

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Locke Street Festival 
• 2010: Rick Kricket/Lena Montecalvo/David Crossley@Plough and Harrow
• 2011: Harrison Kennedy@Locke Street Festival

Featured Videos




Links: Raphael Keelan, More Raphael Keelan stories, Video courtesy of Dflack1000



Video courtesy of MsSHAN41

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Romance in the Hammer

In Honor of Valentine's day, here's some unreleased romantic music from the archives:

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Links: More from this show - Kim Lister - More Kim Lister Stories

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Links: More from this show - Tewlips - More Tewlips Stories

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Sorry about the dark video



Links: More from this show - Trickbag - More Trickbag Stories

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As a bonus, here are some previously released videos



Links: More from this show - James Anthony - More James Anthony Stories

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Links: More from this show - Dave Rave - More Dave Rave Stories - More Beatles Covers/News Stories




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Links: More from this show - Karen Corinth - More Karen Corinth Stories

Corktown Blues & Roots Fest (Feb 5, 2010) Part 2

Click here for Part 1

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Links: Tony Rush You Tube - More Tony Rush stories

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Links: Midnight Jon Site - More Midnight Jon Stories

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Links: TNT Bluesmen You Tube - More TNT Bluesmen stories

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Links: Post Downpour Squalling Site

New Barry Mac CD: Figment of My Mind

Don't let the Cowboy hat on the cover fool you. Barry Mac's new CD, Figment of My Mind, is far from your typical country album.

This singer/songwriter masterfully blends his country sound with flourishes of blues, folk, rock, and more. Standout tracks include Now You're Gone, Start Right Now, You and Me, and the extemely catchy I'm Not Looking For A Friend.

As if Mac's unique voice and talented guitar work weren't enough, he's joined by an incredible group of local players: Russ Wilson (Junkhouse) - who also co-produces, Mike Blackborow (Backroom 11), Midnight Jon, Jesse O'Brien, Joe Clark and the beautiful harmony vocals of JP Riemens, Lianne Cranfield and Lena Montecalvo.

You can pick up the CD at his shows.

Links: His Web site - More Barry Mac Stories

Check out the videos below from his CD Release party at This Ain't Hollywood, featuring Mac and his One-Eyed Jacks: Mike Blackborow (guitar), Spider Costello (drums), Lena Montecalvo (harmony vocals), Pete Sisk (bass), and Greg Brisco (keys).

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Click here to see the opening act of the night: The Thunderbolt Brothers (JP Riemens and Dan Walsh.

Fred D. Smith and Friends - Artword Artbar (Nov. 21, 2009)

Fred D. Smith (vocals, guitar) was joined by Pete Sisk (bass), Midnight Jon (guitar/banjo) and Karen Corinth (Harmony vocals)







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Karen Johnson takes the mic



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Fred and Karen take five as Midnight Jon sings a tune with Pete and Dorothy Carey backing him up.



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Now Pete Sisk belts it out



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