Videos: Michael Pickett & Mike Branton w/Mighty Duck Blues Band@The Golden Pheasant (May 4, 2013)

More Muddy Waters covers/stories



More Blind Willie McTell covers/stories

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Videos below courtesy of Daragent2



More Louis Jordan covers/stories



Blast from the Past: Michael Pickett@Artword Artbar

Links: Michael Pickett, More Michael Pickett Stories, Mike Branton, More Mike Branton Stories, The Mighty Duck Blues Band, More MDBB Stories

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New James Clark Jones CD: the days of convenience

Oakville singer/songwriter James Clark Jones has created a multi-genre gem with the days of convenience, his latest CD.

The disc kicks off with a beautiful potry reading and then travels through jazz, blues, folk, celtic music and many other sonic territories.  No matter where the songs lead, they're all reinforced with great songwriting and storytelling.  Highlights include the bluesy/jazzy Cool, the power of Rising Young Man, and the sweet melancholy of Whisky.

James has put together a great team for this album.  Talented area musicians such as Mike Branton, Sarah Beatty, Rob Reed, and others add to this superb mix of tunes.

Unfortunetly, the CD was sold out.  You can download the album through his bandcamp page or purchase at iTunes

You can stream this amazing disc below.


Links: James Clark Jones, More CD Releases

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New Gaslight Alley EP

New Hamilton collective, Gaslight Alley have released their self-titled debut CD EP.

Gaslight Alley features veteran singer/songwriter Al Helsdon and Roger Banks (drums). Other contributors to the 5-song disc include Greg Boileau (guitar), Mike Branton (guitar), Ren0 D'Agostino (bass), and Wayne DeAdder (bass)

The CD is a fabulous musical journey: From the catchy rhythms of Lost in a Crowd to the expressive Morning Train, the soft melodies of Time Goes By, and beyond. These guys skillfully blend country, blues, folk, and rock.

You can get the disc at their live shows, on CDbaby and on iTunes.

Click here for the Gaslight Alley site

Below is a video from the disc.


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Shrimp Daddy & Sharpshooters w/Guests @ Hooters (Rotary Club Fundraiser- Feb 20/10) Part 2

Click here for Part 1

Click here if you can't see the videos

Brett Brohman played a few numbers:



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Left to right: Dan Dufour (guitar, left), Shrimp Daddy (harp, vocals), Mike Fitzpatrick (Downchild)(drums), Mike Branton (guitar, right), James Rasmussen (bass)

Chris Kenny joined the band for a few tunes as well (she appear near the end of Driving Wheel).





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And some more from the main band:



Shrimp Daddy offered some romantic advice along with this cool number

Shrimp Daddy and the Sharpshooters - Long Distance Call

Hamilton Blues Lovers | MySpace Video

Shrimp Daddy and the Sharpshooters @ Hooters (Rotary Club Fundraiser - Feb 20/10) Part 1

We'll soon be posting more video from this show (including their special guests).

Left to right: Dan Dufour (guitar, left), Shrimp Daddy (harp, vocals), Mike Fitzpatrick (Downchild)(drums), Mike Branton (guitar, right), James Rasmussen (bass)