Showing posts with label Tom Wilson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tom Wilson. Show all posts

Sunday, 1 December 2013

New Sonny Del-Rio Compilation CD: Blow Your Horn Man!

http://www.emusic.com/album/sonny-del-rio/blow-your-horn-man/12994788/
Hamilton music veteran Sonny Del-Rio made a name for himself playing fabulous music for over 50 years.  His latest release, Blow Your Horn Man! is a "best of" compilation of some of the saxman's greatest work.

It's hard to create a CD that encapsulates such a storied career but Blow Your Horn Man! succeeds quite well.  Not only is it a wonderful historical document - its a kick ass disc as well.  The album was even nominated for a Hamilton Music Award this year.

Compiled from many of his solo CDs and other sources, it features work with such luminaries as Trickbag, King Biscuit Boy, Jack Pedler (Teenage Head), Neil Nickafor, Mike Williams, Dan Thomas (Hammertones), Jesse O'Brien and many more.

As an added bonus, there's an amazing unrelased holiday tune, Merry Christmas to You, where Sonny teams up with a who's who of the Hamilton music scene: Tom Wilson, Dave Rave, Skip Prokop (Lighthouse), Jude Johnson, Ray Materick, Harrison Kennedy, and others.

You can pick this CD at any of Sonny's live shows or download it through eMusic or iTunes.

Video below courtesy of Jim Unsworth.



Video below courtesy of Canada Jams



Blast from the Past: Sonny Del-Rio and We Got Blues@Boon's House

Links: Sonny Del Rio, More Sonny Del Rio Stories, More CD Releases

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Thursday, 7 November 2013

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

Local

      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 

          Canada 

              World

               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

                Blasts from the Past

                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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                    Friday, 1 November 2013

                    Hamilton Music Awards 2013 Nominations Announced

                    http://www.hamiltonmusicawards.com/

                    On Wednesday, October 30, 2013, the nominees for the latest edition of the Hamilton Music Awards were announced.   On November 17, there will a celebration of our amazing music scene at when the awards are given out.

                    Local blues legend Harrison Kennedy leads the pack with 5 nominations (Male Artist, Blues Recording, Songwriter, Male Vocalist, Record) and a lifetime achievement award. Ian Thomas, Bud Roach and Jessy Lanza landed four nods each.  Diana Panton, Ruth Sutherland and Tom Wilson (aka Lee Harvey Osmond) all have three nominations to their names

                    Click here for the results.

                    Click here for the Spectator story.

                    You can click here to see a complete list of nominees or check the highlights below:

                    Blues Recording of the Year
                    Andre Bisson – Bad Scene
                    Jack de KeyzerElectric Love
                    Sonny Del-Rio – Blow Your Horn Man
                    Jerry Johnson – Barber’s Chair
                    Harrison Kennedy – Soulscape
                    Smoke Wagon Blues BandLive In Hamilton

                    Folk/Traditional Recording of the Year
                    The AcousticsErie Long
                    Dawn and MarraTeaspoons and Tablespoons
                    Poor AngusGathering
                    Timid, The Brave – Timid, The Brave
                    Michael Vallely – Circus Songs

                    Roots Recording of the Year
                    The CaretakersLove, War + Propaganda
                    Rob GreenSoul Dancing
                    Andy GriffithsMind On Other Things
                    Lee Harvey OsmondThe Folk Sinner
                    WhitehorseThe Road to Massey Hall

                    Alt/Country Recording of the Year
                    1220 Blast – Home
                    The Barn Katz – Roadkill Grill
                    Tia McGraffBreak These Chains
                    Gillian Nicola & the Radio Interference – Chasing the Wind
                    JP Riemens & the Fabulous BarfliesNo Filter

                    Adult Alternative Recording of the Year
                    Buckshot Bebee & the Secret Boyfriends – Merchants of Youth
                    Cowlick – Night Vision
                    Killin Time BandOne Set To Freedom
                    Meme – Meme
                    Marcio Novelli – It’s Not An Excuse, It’s A Reason
                    Perennials – This Is Tomorrow

                    Adult Contemporary Recording of the Year
                    Garth Baker – That Could Be Everything
                    Jamie Barnes – Coming Home
                    Paul FedericiNow And Then
                    Ghosts of MemphisThe Devil and the Details
                    Dave RaveMemphis Midnight
                    Ian ThomasLittle Dreams

                    Ethnic/World Recording of the Year
                    Yiannis Kapoulas – Mystic Journey
                    Loril Shannik – The Vagabond Harp
                    Ruth Sutherland – A Canadian Christmas
                    Steel City Rovers – Steel City Rovers
                    John Gora and Gorale – Butterfly

                    Jazz Recording of the Year
                    Brad Cheeseman Group
                    George Rose Big Band
                    Jimmy Stahl Big Band
                    Robin Lee
                    Diana Panton

                    Female Artist of the Year
                    Buckshot Bebee
                    Jessy Lanza
                    Diana Panton
                    Rosanna Riverso
                    Ruth Sutherland

                    Male Artist of the Year
                    Jack de Keyzer
                    Harrison Kennedy
                    Dave Rave
                    JP Riemens
                    Bud Roach
                    Ian Thomas

                    New Artist/Group of the Year
                    Allotrope
                    Engine Empire
                    Jessy Lanza
                    Gillian Nicola & the Radio Interference
                    Two Piece Extra Spicy

                    Mohawk College Artist Lifetime Achievement Award
                    Harrison Kennedy

                    Instrumental Recording of the Year
                    Brad Cheeseman Group – Brad Cheesman Group
                    Yiannis Kapoulas – Mystic Journey
                    Loril Shannik – The Vagabond Harp
                    George Rose Big Band – Echoes of Legends

                    Songwriter of the Year
                    Harrison Kennedy
                    Dawn Larsh (Dawn and Marra)
                    Ian Thomas
                    Walk Off The Earth
                    Tom Wilson (Lee Harvey Osmond)

                    Female Vocalist of the Year
                    Sarah Blackwood (Walk Off The Earth)
                    Melissa McClelland (Whitehorse)
                    Diana Panton
                    Rosanna Riverso
                    Ruth Sutherland

                    Male Vocalist of the Year
                    Jon Harvey (Monster Truck)
                    Harrison Kennedy
                    Bud Roach
                    Ian Thomas
                    Tom Wilson

                    Record of the Year
                    Harrison Kennedy – Soulscape
                    Jessy Lanza – Pull My Hair Back
                    Lee Harvey OsmondThe Folk Sinner
                    Monster Truck - Furiosity
                    Walk Off the Earth – R.E.V.O.

                    Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

                    Click here for more about the Hamilton Music Awards

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                    Tuesday, 26 February 2013

                    New Lee Harvey Osmond CD: The Folk Sinner

                    The Folk Sinner, the incredible second disc from Tom Wilson's musical collective, Lee Harvey Osmond, is a welcome evolution from the debut.  This new CD has its own soul but is still centred in the psychedelic folk sounds of its predecessor.

                    The former Junkhouse frontman's voice has got some amazing grit and growl to it here.  Tom's vocals can go really low but can also be smooth when the song warrants it.

                    As always, many of the tunes defy categorization. Tom's poetic lyrics are joined by pieces of jazz, country, folk, psychedelic rock, and more.  The results are surprisingly artful and cohesive songs.

                    Lee Harvey Osmond was always more of a community than a band (With Wilson as the ringleader).  As a result, returning musicians such as Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse) and Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) are joined by special guests Paul Reddick, Margot Timmins (Cowboy Junkies), Andy Maize (Skydiggers), Colin Linden (Blackie and the Rodeo Kings), Hawsley Workman, Oh Susanna and more.

                    Highlights include a cover of Gordon Lightfoot's Oh Linda and Freedom, a song Tom originally penned for Colin James which has become a regular live number from Wilson's shows.

                    The CD is available in stores, at Tom Wilson's live performances and as a download on the Lee Harvey Osmond site (with two bonus tracks!) and  iTunes.

                    Below are a few tracks from the CD, courtesy of Tom Wilson.



                    You can stream the entire album below



                    Blast from the Past: Lee Harvey Osmond Live DVD

                    Links: Lee Harvey Osmond, More Lee Harvey Osmond Stories

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                    Thursday, 10 January 2013

                    Sunday, 1 April 2012

                    Vote for the Canadian Music Party


                    HBL (Hamilton Blues Lovers) Inc doesn’t usually get involved in politics but we’ve decided to help spread the good word about the newly formed Canadian Music Party. A few local musicians were tired of the current political climate and decided to take matters into their own hands.

                    Our very own blogger, Lou, was put in charge of propaganda. “We think it’s about time musicians had a say in how this country is run,” he explained.

                    “At our last meeting, we chose singer/songwriter/artist Tom Wilson as our leader and hopefully, the next Prime Minister,” Lou added, “There were many worthy candidates. In the end, it was hard to ignore Mr. Wilson’s passion and commitment (not to mention his height) when the final tally was counted.”

                    Mr. Wilson and the party have already outlined the main points of their future election campaign:
                    • Immediate decriminalization of marijuana
                    • All government business will only start after 2 pm.
                    • Groupies can now be listed as dependents on income tax
                    • Instruments can now be listed as dependents on income tax
                    • Requesting “Mustang Sally” or “Freebird” is punishable by life in prison
                    • Stealing musical instruments will be punishable by death
                    • Musicians to get LCBO tax discounts
                    • Hamilton will become the Canadian capital
                    • "Oh Canada" to be replaced by "Oh What a Feeling" as the national anthem
                    • The Queen will be replaced by King Biscuit Boy on all money
                    • Frankie Venom will be put on the $50 bill.
                    • Jackie Washington will now be on the $100 bill
                    Even though the next election is still far away, the party have already started hiring for various positions:
                    With this many musicians in one place, Lou says they were going to advertise a groupie wrangler position but luckily, local music fan and videographer Jill Johnson graciously accepted the job as an unpaid volunteer. “We’d like to thank Jill for her selfless act and for saving us some money. I’m sure she’ll take real good care of those groupies!”

                    So please remember to vote for your local CMP candidate when the next election rolls around. We need to put some more groove into Canadian parliament.

                    If you’d like to volunteer, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Ms. Luigi at 905-555-5555. For all other information, please call our secretary April Fulcilli at the same number.

                    Monday, 26 September 2011

                    Wednesday, 15 June 2011

                    New Blackie and the Rodeo Kings CD

                    There were always three kings in Blackie and the Rodeo Kings (Colin Linden, Stephen Fearing, and Hamilton's own Tom Wilson). Recently, the trio decided to spice things up a little with a few queens.

                    Kings and Queens, the group's latest CD, is a collection of duets with the best female roots musicians around. Lucinda Williams, Roseanne Cash, Cassandra Wilson, Pam Tillis, Emmylou Harris, Holly Cole, Serena Ryder, and more add their royal vocals.

                    From soft, soulful ballads to toe tapping country and all points in between, the queens add a majestic touch to every song. This inspiring idea took three years to complete and it's definitely worth all the effort.

                    The disc is available at many music stores, online and as downloads on iTunes and eMusic.

                    Links: Blackie and the Rodeo Kings - More BARK stories

                    Below are a few videos from the album.






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