2013 was another incredible year for local music. Area musicians made headlines, Hamilton got a Blues Fest to call its own and the Hamilton Blues Lovers turned 5 years old. This was also the first year that HBL started giving away free tickets to some fabulous shows. There should be more amazing contests in 2014.
Much like last year, Harrison Kennedy was very busy. The blues legend beat cancer in 2013 and released his best album to date, Soulscape. The disc earned him a Hamilton Music Award as well as nominations for the Maple Blues Awards and Blues Music Awards. He also guest starred on an album by Pete Tigchelaar.
Steve Strongman was also a big news maker as he took home a Juno, three Maple Blues Awards, a View Magazine Readers' Choice Award and was a finalist in the International Songwriter competition. Steve was also instrumental in organizing the successful 1st Annual Hamilton Blues and Roots Festival.
2013 was also wonderful for Kathleen Edwards. She found herself nominated for two Junos and on two CBC top lists (Canadian Singers, Canadian Albums). One of her songs was also used for a great John Denver Tribute
Hamilton music duo Whitehorse had a noteworthy year as well. There was an album, a live covers EP, and they were on the shortlist for the Polaris Music Prize. On top of all that, Whitehorse member Luke Doucet appeared on a CD by Lindy Vopnfjord.
Unfortunately, we lost a number of talented artists this year. They include Al Carter, Jason Lees (The Plain Steel), Alex MacDougall (Groove Corporation), John Willet (Powerhouse), Stompin' Tom, Tam Kearney, Rita MacNeil, Ray Manzerak (Doors), Lou Reed, JJ Cale, Ray Price, Slim Whitman, Precious Bryant, and more.
Most popular blog posts of 2013:
- Kathleen Edwards on John Denver Tribute
- View Magazine Readers' Choice Awards
- Alex MacDougall (Groove Corporation) Passes
- Jason Lees (The Plain Steel) Passes
- News Roundup (Barbershop Podcasts, Videos and More)
- Hamilton-Born Ben Caplan Wins East Coast Music Award
- Rita Chiarelli Receives Italian Heritage Award
- Daniel Lanois Earns Govenor General Lifetime Achievement Award
- Hamilton Blues Lovers Blog Reaches Over 1,000 Posts
- Our Exclusive Interview with Sugar Blue
- John Ellison Receieves West Virginia Award
Top 3 YouTube Videos
Links: Fred Eaglesmith, More Fred Eaglesmith Stories, More From This Show
Links: Darrell Webb Band, More From This Show
Here's to an ever better 2014!!!!
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