Happy Halloween 2013 (Pics, Brock Zeman, Rob Lamothe, Warren Zevon)

Great Halloween Pics

Mo' Kauffey

Cool House of Freightensten costumes

Links: Brock Zeman, More Brock Zeman Stories, Video courtesy of  Gilmour Street Music Hall



Links: Rob Lamothe - More Rob Lamothe Stories, More Mike Daley covers/stories, Video courtesy of Scarygroove



Links: Warren Zevon, Video courtesy of Nina Co

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New Brennagh Burns CD

Singer/Songwriter Brennagh Burns's latest CD is called Raw and that describes the marvellous music on this disc to a T. Most of the songs feature only vocals, acoustic guitar and a djembe drum. As a result, the sound is as honest and real as you get.

This stripped down affair works well as it helps bring out Brennagh's outstanding, expressive vocals. She also blends in great guitar work and talented songwriting.

Chad Brown joins her on the aforementioned djembe (with Zander Lamothe filling in on a track) and Rob Lamothe adds his electric guitar on one tune as well.

So if you like your music organic and authentic pick up the CD at Brennagh's live shows.

Below are two live performances of tracks from the disc. Click here for the rest of the same show.




Blast from the Past: Brennagh at a Song Swap@Moonshine Cafe

Links: Brennagh Burns, More Brennagh Burns Stories

Lamothe and McIntyre on New Brennagh Burns EP: The Winter Project

Dunnville singer/songwriter Brennagh Burns has enlisted Hamilton's Rob Lamothe (guitar, producer), his son Zander (drums) and Mark McIntyre (bass) to play on her debut CD EP, the Winter Project.

The four-song collection features Brennagh's striking vocals and great songwriting. Instrumentality, the CD has a very modern alt-folk feel to it.

The disc is available at Brennagh's outstanding live performances. We'll be posting some footage of a recent show soon.

Below are a few videos of her performing songs from the EP.





Links: Brennagh Burns - More Brennagh Burns Stories - Rob Lamothe - More Rob Lamothe Stories - More Mark McIntyre Stories

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.

Harrison Kennedy Benefit @ Corktown (Jan 14, 2010) Part 2

More videos from this great show to come

Click here if you can't see the videos.

Click here for Part 1, Click Here for Part 3



Links: Jesse O'Brien - More Jesse O'Brien Stories

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Links: Rob Lamothe - More Rob Lamothe Stories

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Links: Luke Doucet - Melissa McClelland - More Melissa McClelland stories

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Links: Harrison Kennedy - More Harrison Kennedy Stories, Steve Strongman - More Steve Strongman Stories - Jesse O'Brien - More Jesse O'Brien Stories - Les Smith - More Les Smith Stories

Design Hope CD Release Party - Nov. 15, 2009 - Last Videos

Links: Part 1, CD Info and Part 2, 

Left to right: Christopher Clause, Zander Lamothe, Frank Koren.


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Links: Bob Bryden, More Bob Bryden Stories, Christopher Clause


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Left to right: Andrew Aldridge, Rob Lamothe, Zander Lamothe, Marrakech Koren

New Mark McNeil CD: Greetings From Hamilton

Spectator reporter and musician, Mark McNeil recently released his third recording: Greetings from Hamilton.

The six songs on the EP showcase Mark's expressive voice, and his amazing talent with various instruments: guitar (acoustic, electric, Hawaiian, slide), bass, ukulele, banjo and mandolin.

The music is an incredible combination of folk, country, pop and many other styles. There is even a little reggae-esque feeling on the first track, Early Bird.

Lyrically, the album is a wonderful look at the many facets of Hamilton. Mark writes about his experiences in his adopted city (he's originally from Ottawa but has lived here for over 25 years).

"It's kind of a postcard to friends from long ago - to say I'm having a good time and I don't think I'll be moving back to Ottawa any time soon." Mark wrote in the the liner notes.

Joining in his celebration of Hamilton are a few local players such as Steve Sinnicks, Aaron Goldstein, Ray Lyell, Troy Dowding, and more. The disc is produced by Mark and Dan Medakovic and Engineered by Dan Medakovic and Rob Lamothe

More Mark McNeil stories - More CD Releases