News Roundup (Spec Awards, Blues Blast Awards, Tom Wilson, Lou Reed, Krickets)

Local

• Kevin's Barbershop Podcast with Tom and Thompson Wilson



Links: Tom Wilson, More Tom Wilson Stories, Harlan Pepper, More Harlan Pepper Stories, Video courtesy of Kevin's Barbershop Podcast

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Spectator's Readers' Choice Awards

All lists are Platinum, Gold, Silver

• Festival: Super Crawl, Winona Peach Festival, Locke Street Festival
• Live Entertainment Facility: Hamilton Place, Copps Coliseum, Theatre Aquarius
• Concert Venue: Copps Coliseum, Hamilton Place, This Ain't Hollywood
• Live Jazz Club: Augusta House, Cat'N'Fiddle, Stonewalls 
• Live Music Bar/Lounge: Casbah, Slainte, Stonewalls
• Music School: Academy of Performing Arts, Suzuki School of Music, Picks & Sticks 
• Recording Studio: Grant Avenue, Hive, Sound Cave
• Music Instrument Store: Long & McQuade, Mountain Music, Payne Music
• Record/CD Store: Cheapies, Beat Goes On, Dr. Disc 
• Local Artists: Julia Veenstra, Kathryn Smith, Tom Wilson 

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  Canada 

• Oct 2013 issue of Maple Blues w/Jerom Godboo, MonkeyJunk & more

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  World

• James Cotton to receive Governor's award in Misissippi
• Lou Reed Passes
• Passings: Peter Haycock (Climax Blues Band), Fiddler Jim Shumate, Gypie Mayo (Yardbirds, Dr. Feelgood), Bobby Parker

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 Blues Blast Award Winners

• Contemporary Blues Album: Shaun Murphy – Ask For The Moon
• Traditional Blues Album: The Cash Box Kings – Black Toppin'
• Blues Rock Album: Albert Castiglia – Living The Dream
• Soul Blues Album: Curtis Salgado – Soul Shot
• New Artist Debut Release: Southern Hospitality – Easy Livin'
• Song of the Year: Cee Cee James & Rob "Slideboy" Andrews – "I Got A Right To Sing The Blues"
• Female Blues Artist of the Year: Shaun Murphy
• Male Blues Artist of the Year: Doug MacLeod
• Blues Band of the Year: Tedeschi Trucks Band
• Sean Costello Rising Star Award: Doug Deming

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Blasts from the Past

• 2009: News + Videos by Lee Harvey Osmond, Kim Koren and Jacob Moon
• 2010: Videos from Busted Flat Anniversary Show w Duane Rutter, Lynn jackson, Jay Semko (Northern Pikes), more
• 2011: Videos - JP Riemens@Brantford Station Gallery
• 2012: News + Videos of Brett Brohman and Crawlin' Kingsnakes

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Featured Videos

Links: Rick and the Krickets, More Rick and the Krickets Stories, Video courtesy of SimVid2



Links: Lou Reed, More Lou Reed Stories, Video courtesy of Raufschunaiden

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News Roundup (Neil Young, Richie Havens, Relics, Barlow, Ever-Lovin' Jug Band)

Local

• Neil Young pulls out of Harvest Picnic
• Harvest Picnic story in No Depression magazine
  
• Rick from Rick and the Krickets is now in Rick and the 3d's
  

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World

• Richie Haven's ashes to be scattered at Woodstock
• Living Blues Magazine Award Winners

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 Blasts From the Past

• 2009: Videos-Trickbag@Cactus Festival
• 2010: Videos-Wright-Patterson Refugees@This Ain't Hollywood
• 2011: Videos-America@Festival of Friends
• 2012: Videos-Kitchener Blues Festival

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Featured videos




Links: Ever-Lovin' Jug Band, Video courtesy of JP Magic



Links: Relics, Video courtesy of LutePlayer111



Links: Barlow, Video courtesy of CoalitionTalent

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News Roundup (Biscuit Boy, Krickets, Sam the Record Man)

Local

• CBC Story on King Biscuit Boy & his new reissue
• Joel Johnson Band & Shrimp Daddy are heading to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis

Canada

• Sam The Record Man passes

World 

• Podcasts: Nothing But the Blues 210

Funny/Weird Stuff

• Hi and Lois on Vinyl

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Shawn Brush Biography Book
• 2010: Overplayers@Slainte
• 2011: Videos: Sarah Harmer, Fraser/Daley, Rosie Flores

Featured Videos



Links: Rick and the Krickets, More Rick and the Krickets Stories, Video courtesy of SimVid2

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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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Burnin' Ethyl@Locke Street Festival (September 10, 2011)

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More from the festival:

• Michael Birthelmer and Friends
• Harrison Kennedy
  
• Photos

Bonus video of the band at Waltz, courtesy of Quadrillium



Bonus Video courtesy of Glen Culbert



Links: Burnin' Ethyl, More Burnin' Ethyl Stories

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Various YouTube Videos (Crowbar, Junkhouse, Kingsnakes, Krickets)

Links: Crowbar, More Crowbar Stories, Videos courtesy of Frelgon.







Videos courtesy of Luispeartree

Links: Crowbar - Junkhouse - Crawlin' Kingsnakes - Rick and the Krickets

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Cool You Tube Videos (The Heartbroken, Fry Truck, Burnin' Ethyl)

Videos courtesy of meejoebee

Links: The Heartbroken - More video from this performance





Videos courtesy of meejoebee

Links: Fry Truck





Videos courtesy of Mama Loves Music

Links: Burnin' Ethyl - More Burnin' Ethyl Stories

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Paperboys/Deacons Reunion@Plough and Harrow, Part 2 (October 2, 2010)

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Rick Prinsthal (guitar-left, vocals), Dan Thorpe (guitar), Ken Brawn (drums, vocals on Little Red Rooster), Cameron Hoffman (Drums on Little Red Rooster), DJ Crossley (bass), Randy Hoffman (harmonica) on It's All Over Now and Little Red Rooster)













Click here for part 1. Click here for photos of the event.

Links: Deacons web site

Paperboys/Deacons Reunion@Plough and Harrow, Part 1 (October 2, 2010)

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Rick Prinsthal (guitar-left, vocals), Dan Thorpe (guitar), Cameron Hoffman (drums, vocals on We Gotta Get Out of this Place & Rebel Rebel, DJ Crossley (bass), Ken Brawn (drums on We Gotta Get Out of this Place & Rebel Rebel)



More Eddie Cochran covers/stories











Click here for part 2. Click here for photos of the event.

Links: Deacons web site

Rick Kricket, Lena Montecalvo and David Crossley @ Plough and Harrow (September 11, 2010)

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Links: Rick Kricket - More Rick Kricket Stories - Lena Montecalvo - More Lena Montecalvo Stories - Deacons (Rick and David were members of this band)

Rick and the Krickets @ Happy Dayz in Hamilton Festival (August 14, 2010)

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Links: Band Web Site - More Rick and the Krickets Stories
More Happy Dayz in Hamilton Festival Footage:

• Hamilton Blues Society
• Mark Vanderheyden
• Hammer Daddies
  

Rick and the Krickets @ Crazy Clover (June 12, 2010)

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Links: Band Web Site - More Rick and the Krickets Stories

Local Musicians in Playgirl's "Canadian Rocker" Special

You probably know that Hamilton has the most talented musicians but did you also know we have the sexiest as well?

An upcoming special issue of Playgirl will feature tasteful nude shots of popular Canadian musicians such as Randy Bachman, Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Young, and many others. The best part is three of the studliest models are from right here in the Hammer.

It all started when a Playgirl photographer visited Lou, our illustrious blogger, webmaster and CEO of Hamilton Blues Lovers Inc.

We'll let him tell the story:

"Once again, Playgirl sent a photographer to my house to beg and bribe me with tons of cash to get me to pose for the magazine," he said, "As always, I refused, but this time I told her to check out the local musicians and see if they're interested."

In a special deal with Playgirl Magazine, we've been given permission to post the pictures from our local performers. Since this is a family blog, we've had to censor them. Don't worry, the special issue comes out soon and all you ladies (and men too - we don't discriminate here at HBL) will be able to see them in all their glory.

Photos by April Fulcilli

Andre Bisson's soulful voice isn't his only asset. Check out his band, Andre and the J-Tones around Southern Ontario.

Voodoo Chicken singer & journeyman drummer, Spider Costello can make both drums and hearts beat fast!

When Rick Prinsthal is not rockin' out with his band Rick and the Krickets, he likes to just kick back and relax.

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Hamilton 4 Haiti @ St. Peter's Church (February 6, 2010) Part 1

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Links: Rick and the Krickets Site - More Krickets Stories

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Halloween Fun in Hamilton 2009

Rick and the Krickets (Rick Prinsthal, vocals, guitar and Billy Berman, bass) were joined by Teenage Head's Jack Pedler on drums and Dan Jeffries on guitar at the Royal Canadian Legion Halloween Dance





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Troy Harmer (guitar, vocals), Greg Brisco (keyboards), John MacDonald (bass), and Michael Scott (drums) rocked the Cat N Fiddle





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Chris Chambers (Guitar, vocals), Bruce McCarthy (drums) and Nick Czarnogorski (bass) dressed up as characters from the Big Lewbowski and played the Whistling Walrus.





Links: Chris Chambers - More Chris Chambers Stories

Rick and the Krickets - August 22, 2009 (Royal Canadian Legion & Crazy Clover)

In the afternoon, Rick and Krickets played a laid-back, quiet show at the Royal Canadian Legion in Stoney Creek with Steve Wolkowski on drums.





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Later that night, the band was joined by Teenage Head's Jack Pedler for a hard-rocking show at the Crazy Clover. We apologize for the dark video - it couldn't be helped.



More Chuck Berry Covers/Stories







More Neil Young covers/stories 

Links: Rick and Krickets Site, More Rick and the Krickets Stories, Jack Pedler

New Rick and the Krickets CD: Right as Rain

Rick and the Krickets, featuring Rick Prinsthal of the Deacons, have released a new CD called Right as Rain.

The collection includes covers of Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress, I Saw Her Standing There, Gimmie Gimmie Good Lovin', Sunshine Superman, originals and more.

The CD is available at their shows, please see the event calendar for details.

More CD Releases


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