Update of 2016 Post Video above courtesy of the FTWNiagara Video above courtesy of Guelph Celtic Links: Bob MacLean More Bob MacLean Stories, Video above courtesy of Bob Maclean Click here for more St. Patrick's Day videos Previous (Throwback Thursday: 2009 Canadian Grammy Winners & Nominees ..read more

Winners Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Michael Bublé: Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden Links: Michael Bublé, More Michael Bublé Stories, Video above courtesy of Michael Bublé Best Spoken Word Album: Michael J. Fox: Always Looking Up Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s): Diana Krall: Quiet Nights Links: Diana Krall, More Diana Krall Stories, Video above courtesy of Diana Krall Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package: Neil Young Archives Vol. I (1963-1972) Links: Neil Young, More Neil Young Stories, Album above courtes ..read more

Photo courtesy of CBC Hamilton  From the website: Since 1996, the Reverend John C Holland Awards have celebrated excellence in Hamilton’s Black community. The Awards celebrate and recognize the academic achievements and aspirations of Black youth by offering scholarships and support to assist them in accessing post-secondary education. The Awards also celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our community and recognize the contributions of local Black leaders to the social, economic, and cultural life of our city.  Winners were announced at a ceremony on Sat ..read more

Original Post: Part of the February 15, 2009 News Roundup post Expanded: March 6, 2025 Local artists competing (didn't win) Steve Strongman (Hamilton/Kitchener), Bluesers (Oakville) Band: J.P. Soars and the Red Hots (South Florida Blues Society) / 2nd Place: Ty Curtis Band (Cascade Blues Association) / 3rd place: MonkeyJunk (from the Ottawa Blues Society) Links: J.P. Soars, Video above courtesy of Witek Bielski Links: MonkeyJunk, More MonkeyJunk Stories, Video above courtesy of Magublican TV Solo: Little Joe McLerran ..read more

After an incredible competition in Kitchener, Garnetta Cromwell & the DaGroovmasters will represent the Grand River Blues Society (band category) at the 2026 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Below is a video of Garnetta happily announcing the win. Video above courtesy of Garnetta Cromwell CONGRATS! Edelweiss Tavern hosted this explosive contest on March 1, 2025, which included a number of talented area Blues bands giving it their all. Below are link to Facebook videos of performances from the show. Garnetta accepting the award Big Dan Jeffares Band Ian Andrews Big ..read more

The 2025 Juno Award nominations were revealed a while back and a number of local acts were given the nod. The awards will be handed out on March 29 & 30 in Vancouver. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! Below is the complete list of nominees. Local artists are bolded. ADULT ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR  Healing Power - Terra Lightfoot (Hamilton) (released by Hamilton's Sonic Unyon) Links: Video above courtesy of Terra Lightfoot Inuktitut - Elisapie  Revelation - Leif Vollebekk  We were born here, what’s your excuse? - The Secret Beach  Never Better - Wild Rivers  ALBUM ..read more

Nominations for the 2025 Blues Music Awards were recently unveiled. They will be handed out on May 8, 2025 in Memphis. Below is a complete list of nominees, Canadian artists are bolded. *signed to Waterdown's Stony Plain Records) Blues Rock Album Struck Down, The Fabulous Thunderbirds - produced, co-written & featuring Steve Strongman (Hamilton) & backing vocals by Chris Ayries (Hamilton) on 'Sideline'* Links: Fabulous Thunderbirds, More Fabulous Thunderbirds Stories, Chris Ayries, More Chris Ayries Stories, Video above courtesy of The Fabulous Thund ..read more

Today (Feb 15, 2025) our little monkey reaches double digits: He's 10 years old!  Click here for more of Trebleclef's adventures. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY! Links: Led Zeppelin, More Led Zeppelin Stories/Covers, Video above courtesy of Led Zeppelin Previous  ..read more

 Today (February 14, 2025) Rush's classic album Fly by Night turns 50 years old. Trivia: Release date: February 14, 1975 on Mercury Records Second Rush album. First Rush album to feature Hamilton-born, St. Catharines raised drummer Neil Peart Produced by Rush & Terry Brown Peaked at 9 in the Canadian Album Charts Video above courtesy of Rush Video above courtesy of Rush Links: Rush, More Rush Stories, Video above courtesy of Rush Previous (Valentine's Day Videos ..read more

Update of 2016 Post Links: Les Smith, More Les Smith Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers Links: Darren Hancock, More Darren Hancock Stories, Video above courtesy of Darren Hancock Links: Dan Medakovic, More Dan Medakovic Stories, Video above courtesy of Dan Medakovic Click here for more Valentine's videos Previous  (Throwback Thursday: James Anthony Acoustic CD) - - - Next (50th Anniversary of Rush's Fly by Night ..read more