Lori Yates CD Release “Sweetheart of the Valley”
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Duane Rutter’s “Crazy Things” Is Crazy Good
Album Review by Glen Brown DUANE RUTTER BEGAN ANEW, THE CONVICTION AND CLARITY OF A SURVIVOR, GENTLE AND INCLUSIVE, SINGING TRUE LIFE FOOTNOTES THAT WE ALL REMEMBER. “You can’t do that!” A well-meaning friend said it after hearing that…
Michael Morabito Jazz Quartet at Brantford Jazzfest 2015
Photo: Glen Brown The weather was fine on the last weekend of summer at Brantford’s International Jazz Festival. Shown here is the Michael Morabito Jazz Quartet. The group is all students from Mohawk College’s Applie Music Program. They performed a…
The Acoustics Latest: “Heartbreak With An Edge” Feat. Ally Jed
The Acoustics have just released a new single “Heartbreak with an Edge.” This new vocal was recorded by Amy King at Grant Avenue Studio, as part of her work shop for Grant Avenue Studio’s renovation fundraiser. Written…
Bill Powell – Founder of Hamilton-Wentworth Creative Arts and Festival of Friends
It was announced by Lynne Powell on Sunday, September 13, 2015 that Bill Powell died. As a tribute to Bill and his life work, we are republishing Stephanie Beatson’s article below. Bill Powell The Dream Team by Stephanie Beatson [First…
Greenbelt Harvest Picnic 2015 – Best Ever
With photos by Ivan Sorensen. Review by Glen Brown [Ed note: Re-posted in tribute to photographer Ivan Sorensen, who passed away recently.] Hey Hamilton! We totally nailed it yesterday at the Greenbelt Harvest Picnic! It’s all about local farms, woods,…
Musician Union News: Hamilton Musicians and the Music Performance Trust Fund
By Tony Gosgnach Although the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) was established in New York City in 1948, it has contributed to the music scene in Hamilton for almost as long, according to Hamilton Musicians Guild president Larry Feudo. “The…
Music Performance Trust Fund Benefits Musicians, Venues and Communities
Dan Beck, International Trustee of the Music Performance Trust Fund, Visits Hamilton By Tony Gosgnach Anyone involved in the music industry – except, perhaps, at the highest levels – knows that it can be a tough row to hoe. Musicians…
Dave Rave Joins Freedom Train at Sound of Music Fundraiser – photography by Philip Perron
Instagram @philipperronphotography Twitter @Philip_Perron 289-527-0393 Philip C. Perron Philip is a self taught Hamilton band/concert photographer. Phil has been creating iconic images for over 35 years. Everyone from Frank Zappa, The Who, Bruce Springsteen and now up to The Trews…