GlenB

Music. Compost. Life.

Joined: September 8, 2023
Articles: 457

Artists-Musicians, Education

Steeltown’s Steelpan Player: Drumming got him into trouble — and into Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music

Dejehan “Lucky” Hamilton is a local kid who won a scholarship to Berklee in Boston for steelpan playing. By Amy Kenny ————- Photo: Cathy Coward, Hamilton Spectator As a kid, drumming got him into trouble. Wherever he was — at…

GlenB
July 18, 2013

Education, Music Business

Hamilton International Guitar Festival: A Generous Vision And A High Standard

...The lighthearted banter and occasional antics of the Duo is representative of an upbeat and fun atmosphere that has characterized the entire weekend of activities.

GlenB
July 17, 2013

Announcements

More Free Music For Hamiltonians: Seven Sundays In Gage Park Series

Since 1922, the City of Hamilton’s Gage Park has provided citizens with a rich mixture of open space, play fields, gardens and tree-lined paths that cover over 30 hectares of green space at the foot of the Niagara Escarpment.

GlenB
July 16, 2013

Bands, Videos

Hamilton’s Monster Truck Devours The Festival d’ete de Quebec

At Festival d'ete de Quebec

GlenB
July 13, 2013

Bands, Events

Crowd Surfing At The Burlington Sound Of Music Festival

Photo: Ray Williams - A Perfect Pixel Band: USS

GlenB
June 16, 2013

Artists-Musicians, Bands

Brantford Band HEY BROTHER Rocks Burlington Sound Of Music Festival

...My date and I arrived at the Hyundai Stage just in time to catch the second tune of Hey Brother's too-short set.

GlenB
June 16, 2013

Artists-Musicians, New Music Release

Veteran Hamilton Rock Artist JOHN MAMONE Releases New CD, “Order And Chaos”

Powerhouse sound. Lightning fingers. Authentic, strong vocals, with harmonies reminiscent of my old Styx and Boston LPs.

GlenB
June 16, 2013

Artists-Musicians, Bands, Events

Hamilton’s Hammer Antics CD Release Party @ The Corktown: Uncorking Some Girl Power

Toss those stereotypes out the window. From the opening number Sneakers to the finale, singer Michelle Owen is the real deal.

GlenB
June 15, 2013

Artists-Musicians, Music Business

Being A Successful Singer Is More Than A Microphone And Stand: The Story Of MizA

I first heard MizA (pronounced Ms. A) sing at the Blues Flash Mob at Jackson Square back in February. She was belting out the Muddy Waters standard Got My Mojo Workin’ with delightful abandon, and thoroughly enjoying being in the…

GlenB
June 12, 2013