Here is the annual most viewed band pages @ The Chatham Music Archive for 2012. Note: People can still view pages by year or month etc, without having to click on separate pages to view, so those stats can’t be calculated.
01 Ian And Sylvia – Greatest Hits (1969) 02 Bluetonium Band 2010 03 Jessica Allossery 2010 Learn CD 04 Social Code – A Year at the Movies (2004) 05 Diesel band from Blenheim 2012 06 Ian And Sylvia Debut Release (1962) 07 Free Ride Band from Chatham Ontario 2010 08 Demo Kid Home Demos Volume 5 CD Free Download 09 The Colours 1968 album 10 Mike Francis Bio 2010 11 Jeanne Gordon Opera Singer From Wallaceburg 12 Face 4 Radio (2009) 13 Charlie Dorner Music 2011 14 Walkin’ 47 band in 2010 15 Full Frontal Band 2011 16 Danielle Robert Music 2011 17 Toast and Jam in 2010 18 That Whaling Band (2009) 19 Chatham Police Boys 1958 20 Brooklyn Roebuck 2012 21 Fred S. Stone – Ma Ragtime Baby (1893) 22 Manpower (2009) 23 Big House 24 Brooke Nicholls – 2009 25 Sylvia Tyson in Quartette (1996) 26 Winterline BlueGrass Band 2012 27 Ian And Sylvia – You Were On My Mind (1972) 28 Geoffrey O’Hara Writes Huge Hit Song ‘K-K-K-Katy’ (1918) 29 Sal Piamonte 2011 CD 30 Nexus Band 1970 31 Colours 1969 Atmosphere 32 Fifth Season – Patiently Waiting CD (2001) 33 ericwelton_2011 34 The chasers band 2012 35 Suds Celtic Rock Band 2009 36 Fowler Lockwood Band 2012 37 Elyse Weinberg 1968 38 The Kent Regiment Band (1940) 39 Elyse Weinberg 2001 40 Bent Str8 band 2011
Venue: William Street Cafe Year: 2012 City:Chatham Ontario Location: 28 William Street South (Down Town) Phone: 519.360.1932
Notes:The William Street Cafe is a proudly independent, 100% homegrown coffee house/eatery – owned and managed by local entrepreneur, Susan Jeffrey.
The cafe sometimes hosts live bands, art shows, poetry slams, acoustic performers & other special events. It has been around for roughly 13 years.
Some of the events held over the years include: Dan Stronks Band, Sarah Hiltz, Linz Ross, Aaron Allen & the Small City Saints, Self Cynic, Leia Weaver, Bill Culp, & Sean Hogan.
Band:Just Friends Home:Wallaceburg Circa: 1976 – 1978 (Picture taken 1977) Style:Country & Rock
Members: (From left to Right) Aggie Murphy– Rhythm Guitar & Keyboard Rob Segaert– Rhythm & Vocals Judy – Drums & Vocals Bob McIntyre – Lead Guitar & Vocals
Notes: Aggie Murphy and friend Judy Vandersea formed the band in 1976. The band played at local bars and went on the road for a period of time. In 1978, Rob Segaert and Aggie Murphy went on to form another band with George Segaert. Bob McIntyre continued to play on the road and played with some top-notch entertainers.
Band: Relation (The) Year:1979 Home:Wallaceburg Circa:1978 – 1983 (Picture taken 1979) Style: Country; 50’s 60’s, and Rock
Members: (From left to Right) Rob Segaert– Drums & Vocals George Segaert – Lead Guitar & Vocals Aggie Murphy– Rhythm Guitar & Keyboard Jack Murphy– Bass Guitar
Notes:Brothers, George and Rob Segaert teamed up with aunt & uncle, Aggie Murphy and Jack Murphy, to form the band in late 1978. The group was well versed in all kinds of music and quite popular at local pubs as well as weddings and parties.
Members: (From left to Right) George Segaert – Lead Guitar and Vocals Armand Schepens – Cordovox Rene Schepens – Saxophone Gene Schepens – Drums
Notes: Armand Schepens formed the band in the late 50’s under the name “Moonlighters”. The band at that time consisted of Armand Schepens, Rene Schepens, John Kazook (drummer) and Jack Murphy (Rhythm Guitar). George Segaert and Gene Schepens joined the group in 1963 when the band became “2nd Nature”.
Prior to 1963, George Segaert played with a group called “The Mondells” of which was formed with high school buddies, Steve VanMeenen on rhythm guitar, Dave Carroll on bass and Cliff Roy on drums, playing at high school dances, special events, etc.
2nd Nature played at local venues, such as The Chec Hall in Dresden, CBD Club Wallaceburg; Kent Belgium Dutch Club in Chatham; Moose Hall Blenheim. This was the era of live music and the band played for numerous Weddings and parties. The band played up until 1978 when George Segaert joined up with brother Rob to form the band “The Relation”.
If you’re a go getter, you will find there is a million things to do in this little wee town of ours. So here it is, The most complete list ever made so far. The purpose is to help friends find things to do that they may not even be aware of.
Things to do in Chatham -Kent
Random Things to do:
* Go see a movie in the brand new state of the art theatre. Galaxy Cinema.
* Catch a Chatham Maroons Game Live (Jr. B Hockey) Website.
* Dresden Raceway. 100 slot machines, horse-racing etc.
* Take someone to go play bingo.
* Visit Spanky’s Adult Entertainment. 182 King St W.
Summer Events.
* WAMBO (Wallaceburg Antique Motor & Boat Outing)
* Rib Fest (annual summer event with entertainment for everyone).
* Retro Fest (Our community is known as the Classic Car Capital.
* Blenheim Cherry Fest – Live entertainment, rides, performers etc.
* The Caribbean-Canadian festival.
* Thamesville Threshing Festival.
* Pain Court Annual Truck & Tractor Pull.
* Tilbury Puddle Jump Event. Mud Bog, live entertainment. (Usually in August).
* Mitchell’s Bay Singing Contest. On site camping.
* Kinsmen Fair. June 6-9 2013.
* Culture Factory. Live bands, poetry, theatre etc.
* Get invloved with the “amazing race“.
Music Lessons (Guitar, voice, piano, drums, etc).
* Frank’s Music Centre: 519-352-7370
* Musical Strings ‘N’ Things Ltd: (519) 354-0111
* Tony’s One Stop Music Shoppe: (519) 351-4885
* The Chatham Concert Band Junior Program (Free)
* If you can’t find a teacher for your instrument of choice, ask the people at the above stores & they will pass you on to private instructors.
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Outdoors.
* Rondeau Provincial Park: 262 Camp sites, beaches, swimming, six hiking trails, bird watching, canoeing, fishing.
* Visit CM Wilson’s Conservation Area & Safety Village.
* Visit Wheatley Provincial Park.
* Mitchell’s Bay: Swimming, beach, splash pad, camping, cabins etc.
* Erieau Beach: Park & playground, sand volleyball, BBQ grills. Swimming, rent boats & equipment for water sports.
* Indian Creek walking path. Popular jogging path with ducks, geese, cranes & creek life.
* Take a walk through Paxton’s Bush. At 18 acres, it’s the largest standing woodlot in Chatham.
* Smith & Wilson Estate Wines. A beautiful Winery, that hosts outdoor concerts often. Live Blues, jazz & motown.
* Outdoor touring? Click the list of many places.
* John Waddell Off Leash Dog Park (New).
* Ghost Walks (annual).
* Spend your day at the park. Over 130 parks in Chathamm-Kent. here is the list.
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Sports.
* Brand New YMCA Building. Gym, pool, youth programs, group fitness, lessons, play zone, sports etc.
* Golfing: Nine courses located across the municipality. List.
* Fishing: We got the best lakes in the world. Lake Erie & Lake St. Clair. Info.
* Hunting: Check it out.
* Kenpo Karate: Kung Fu fighting. Lessons offered from various groups. here & here.
* Ice skating: There are 10 arenas in Chatham. Click here for 2012-2012 skating schedule.
* Get buddies together to play ice hockey or ball hockey, you can rent the arena. Call 519.360.1998.
* Brand new skating rink in front of the downtown mall.
* Leagues:Click here to join a team or league like baseball, Hockey, Figure Skating, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis or Curling.
* Water Sports: Kite Surfing, Wakeboarding & Scuba Diving all available. View list.
* Racing: South Buxton Raceway – If you enjoy live car racing.
* Wolfe Creek BMX: A non-profit BMX race track.
* Rugby League: Founded in 2001, Chatham has a rugby team in the Southwest Rugby Union.
* Gun Club: Facilities for rifle, pistol, shotgun and archery.
* Hunters Club: Est, 1964. Trap & skeet fields, indoor & outdoor pistol, outdoor centerfire rifle, blackpowder rifle and archery.
* Dover Rod and Gun Club.
* Bowling: Links to all.
* Curling: Links to all clubs.
* Fitness Clubs: Join one of the many listed here.
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Seniors.
* Sports and Hobbie Clubs: links to Antique, Classic Car, Canoe, Cycling, Racquet Squash, Badminton, Astronauts, Camera, Tennis, Conservation, Archer, Horseshoe, Dance, Fishing, Swim, Snowmobile Clubs.
* Seniors’ Programs and Resources.
* Horticultural Societ: Many to choose from.
* Lawn Bowling: Many places to join.
* Become a member of one of the many Legions in Chatham-Kent.
* Get involved with a service club. Too many to choose from.
* Active Lifestyle Centre: 50+. Mon-Fri. Participate in activities to enhance lifestyle and needs.
* Visit any of the Senior centres that offer to you.
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Theatre, Art & Culture.
* The Capitol Theatre – One of the most beautiful Theatres in Canada. Catch great live shows.
* Cultural Centre. Tons of shows, camps for kids, plays, comedy, programs, concerts.
* Catch a movie at The Drive In. (Tilbury). Website.
* Art Space.
* Boomtown Players.
* Chatham-Kent Film Group.
* Ridge Players Inc.
* Take a Bow Productions.
* Theatre Kent.
* Wallaceburg Little Theatre.
* Ursuline Theatre.
* Kiwanis Theatre.
* Pure Dance Academy.
* Thames Art Gallery.
* Rhythm of the Night Dance Studio.
* Chatham-Kent Museums (many).
* Dinner & dance events at the Filipino Club.
* Performances by the Portuguese dance ensemble
* Chinese New Year Celebrations.
* Visit the Black Historical Society ,The Heritage Room.
* Get connected with our Cultural Communities & clubs. List of them.
* Pride-CK (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Transsexual etc.) hosts several events.
* Oktoberfest! (Rotary Club) First ever @ the new Bradley Convention Centre Oct 6th 2012.
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Other Bars & Venues with live music.
* Encore – Live bands every weekend. Special Events.
* Big Shots – Live music often.
* Elephant’s Nest – Every weekend. Tuesdays Open Mic Night.
* Jazzbah – bands most weekends. Karaoke Nights Thurdays.
* St. Philippes Music Hall in Grande Pointe. Country Jamborees – last Sunday of every month.
* Central Tavern in Pain Court. Live bands every weekend.
* William Street Cafe – odd live show, poetry slams etc.
* Frendz Tapas & Martini Lounge – sometimes live music. (Beside the Capitol Theatre).
* River Rock – Ocassionally hosts live music.
* Rossini’s Restaurant – Classical guitar etc. sometimes.
* Royal Tavern – live music time to time.
* Churrascaria Steak House – 525 Grand Ave E, Chatham. The odd acoustic performance.
* Coffee Culture (Down town) – Acoustic patio performances during the summer.
* Band Shell – Tecumseh Park: Chatham Concert Band: Live every Wednesday, all summer, outdoors.
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If that is not enough, you have a zillion choices of things to do that are within an one hour drive time. Here is a small sample of idea’s for you.
* Detroit U.S.A. – Major concerts, Zoo, major league sports teams, shopping etc.
* (Dresden) Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
* (London) Children’s Museum.
* (London) Story Book Gardens.
* (London) Ski @ Boler Mountain.
* (London) Western Fair. Events, rides, concerts etc.
* (London) John Labatt Centre. Major concerts, sports etc.
* (Sarnia) Blue Water Fun Park: Water slides etc.
* (Windsor) Casino.
* (Windsor) WFCU Centre. Major concerts, sports, theatre etc.
* (Windsor) Devonshire Mall. Shopping.
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Dining.
Overview of many spots. Link here.
Famous Sunday Brunch @ Club Lentina’s. Open Every Sunday 10 am until 2 pm.
Band: “Just Country Boys” Home: Chatham-Kent Year:2012 Formed: 2008 Style: Country & 50s, 60’s
Members: Larry Flynn – Rhythm & Vocals Allan Flynn – Bass & Vocals George Segaert – Lead Guiitar Jim Deyo– Steel Guitar Carl- Drums (2008 – 2010) Len Lucier- Drums (2010)
Notes:Larry Flynn and son Allan Flynn contacted old friends George Segaert and Jim Deyo to join the group in late 2008. They started playing at parties and a few bars and decided to try a Sunday Jamboree at the Moose Hall in Wallaceburg. It was quite successful and the group today still enjoys playing a Jamboree at Branch 628 Legion in Chatham. Regulars such as Vic & Betty Tetreault, Mike & Melanie Shepley, Richard Tetreault and Ivan Firlotte can be enjoyed as well as many other local talents.
Band: The Grave Misunderstanding Release:Divinorium – EP Year: 2012 Home: Chatham Ontario Genre:Rock Formed:2006
Members: Frank E Fitz– Vox, guitar Andy Martini: Bass, B vox Jak L. Bonez – Drums
Tracks: 1. Pulline <3 2. Lucifer’s Falle From Paradise 3. My Beautiful 4. Of Whom We Speak 5. W3 Start War 6. Hyde
Notes:One of the tightest original bands in town right now. Andy is the newest member joining in 2009. He also performs in another talented band ‘That Whaling Band’ that leans more toward classic guitar hero rock.
Artist: Roland Lozon CD: Move that Mountain Released: 2012 Genre : Country/ Instrumental Varieties Home: Chatham-Kent
Available in Chatham at: Frank’s Music Centre Musical Strings & Things Tony’s One Stop Music Shoppe
Notes:This CD contains twelve originals. Although the root of the music is finger style country guitar playing, Rolands talents can be heard with his use of fiddle, 5-string banjo, mandolin, & a track with hammer dulcimer.
At age 72, Roland carries on his passion for music & knowledge. I have met him a few times through work on the archive for his previous works in bands, most notably the Jubilaires. Without getting too much into how nice this guy is in person, let’s just say his sharing of musical knowledge & human kindness was extremely impressive, often only found in small towns like ours.
Tracks: 1. Move That Mountain, 2. Camptown Races/Wheels, 3. Alone On Your Star, 4. Remington Ride, 5. Seahorse Bounce, 6. Bello Carosello, 7. Gail’s Theme, 8. Wind That Clock, 9. Mont Royal Swing, 10. Bewildered Butterfly, 11. Up & Down, 12. Scottish Sky, 13. Shortbread Special, 14. Une Femme (Going Home), 15. Are You Teasing Me?, 16. Home Sweet Home, 17. Look Up, 18. Orange Blossom Special.
History: Jubilaires(1956-1961) Myers Bros & the Jubilaires(1961-1979)
Weekly radio show on CFCO (8 Years)
Warm up band for Opry shows such as Marty Robbins & the Hank Snow show.
Played for such stars as Ronnie Robbins, Minnie Pearl, Don Gibson, Charlie Walker, Wilf Carter, Skeeter Davis, Jan Howard, & more.
Later bands included Jubilaires II, Front Page News, Vic & the Conchords, Country Drifters.
Current bands include the Dover Red Necks & the Foggy Mountain Boys.
Additional Musicians: Ron Jubenville – Bass (Track 16) Eric Trachy– Cello (Track 14)
Artist:Demo Kid Release:Home Demo Recordings Volume 5 Year:2012 Home:Chatham Ontario Demo Kid is: Shawn B. (Home recording enthusiast) Discography: photo of all releases.
Note:All music performed, written, recorded by Shawn B. except where noted. See above inlay for complete credits. Recorded @ home using an Imac & Logic Pro.
On Sept 23rd 2012, Brooklyn won YTV’s Next Star Contest which had over three Million voters across Canada. Through this TV reality series, she has a song on itunes. From winning the contest, she will now have two songs distributed through the majors by Sony Music Entertainment .
Notes: Brooklyn is from a small town in Southwestern Ontario, Canada and has been acting, singing and dancing for several years. She has performed in musicals such as Wizard of Oz, High School Musical, Jungle Book and Godspell. Brooklyn has competed in numerous singing contests and talent shows over the past few years such as the Northern Ontario Open Country Music Contest, CKNX AM 920 Ontario Open Country Music Contest, the Colgate Country Showdown, the Western Fair, the Rising Star and the Mitchell’s Bay Country Music Contest where she has won several awards.
For the past two years Brooklyn has performed at Canada’s largest lights festival production “the CAA Winter Festival of Lights” in Niagara Falls, Ontario with Disney, Mark Frewen and Stephanie McIlroy. She also had the remarkable opportunity to perform at the Boothill Jamboree in Bothwell, Ontario sharing the stage with bands like The Oakridge Boys, The Kentucky Headhunters, Sammy Kershaw, Dean Brody, High Valley, Codie Provost, and Mustang Sally. It was an amazing experience!
Giving back to her community is very important to Brooklyn. She has been involved with many charitable volunteer events such as ‘The Respect’ tour with Community Living Chatham-Kent where she performed for over 40 schools and thousands of students in an anti-bullying campaign.
Group:Chatham Police Boy’s Band Year:1958 (photo) Home:Chatham Ontario Canada Formed: 1945 by Chief Constable C. E. Bagnall Original Band Master:S. G. Chamberlain Band Master (Last ten years):Edward J. Carney Current members: 86
More info provided in the above photos. Thanks to Mr. B. French for the submission.
Radio Station:The Rock 95.1FM Home: Chatham & Windsor based Year:2012 Website:http://canadasrock.ca/ Radio:95.1FM (Chatham) 100.7FM (Windsor)
Slogan:Canada’s Rock Station/ Killer Classics and The Best New Rock
History:A rock music radio station established on October 6, 1999. In 2002, CKUE swapped broadcasting frequencies with CKSY.
Note:In the 2012 era, The station is heavily spinning Nickel Back, Guns & Roses, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Metallica, Def Leppard, The Trews, Pearl Jam, Ozzy, Rush, Foo Fighters etc.
Contact:Chatham Office
117 Keil Drive Chatham, ON
N7M 5K1
info@canadasrock.ca
Tel. 519-354-2200
Contest/Request Line
519-354-4648
Band:The Janet Theory Year:2011 What:Reunion show Genre:Rock/Punk Home:Chatham Ontario
Note:Complete details (article) in pictures above. Current projects: Members have went on to form other bands such as Dead Girls Union, Sound of Static, Face4Radio, Demo Kid, Nikki Nine Doors, & Infinite Arms. (As of 2012)
Radio Station:CFCO 92.9FM & 630 AM Home: Chatham – Kent Ontario Year:2012 First Aired:1926 (AM Station) Format:Country Music Website:http://country929.com/
Location:117 Keil Drive South, Chatham, ON, N7M 3H3 Phone:519-354-2200
Notes:Country 92.9 & AM 630
On March 3, 2008 at 9AM, after sixteen years as an oldies station, “Classic Gold 630” came to an end with the song “The Beat Goes On” by Sonny and Cher, after which CFCO signed on the new country format with “Play Something Country” by Brooks & Dunn. Opening the station was thirty two year CFCO vet George Brooks. This is the first time Chatham-Kent has had its own country music station, although now-sister station CHYR in nearby Leamington was a country station for most of the 1990s and sister station CJSP, also in Leamington, debuted its own country format prior to CFCO’s change. Besides CFCO and CJSP, other country stations owned by Blackburn Radio are CHOK in Sarnia-Lambton, CJWF-FM in Windsor, and CKNX in Wingham.
In March 2011 CFCO began referring the station as “Country 92-9 FM CFCO” with no mention of 630AM.
Radio Station:CKSY FM Home:Chatham – Kent Ontario Year: 2012 First Aired:July 1 1986 Format: Mainstream Adult Contemporary Website:http://www.cksyfm.com
Personalities:
Morning Show: Robyn Brady, Chris Mcleod, Katy Uher
Weekdays 10am-2pm: Jay Poole
Weekdays 2-7pm: George Brooks
Sundays – Songs For the Heart: Walter Ploegman Ben Cummings
Band:Country On Tap Year: 1988 Home: Chatham Kent Genre: Country Formed: 1983
Members: center Joyce Gagnon- keyboards & vocals
back row (left to right) Ron Jubenville- acoustic guitar, 5 string banjo, Hammered Dulcimer & vocals Gabe Gagnon – lead guitar &vocals Jim Myers- Bass guitar & vocals Rosaire Emery – Drums & vocals Dale Rivard – Steel Guitar & vocals
Country On Tap has a long performance history in the area, mainly performing popular & classic country music covers of the day. The band is deep rooted in our musical history along side many others such as the Melody Ramblers, Gary Stocking, & the Jubilaires.
Band:Winterline Genre:Bluegrass Home:Chatham-Kent (Grande Pointe) Year:2012 Notes: Recently nominated for 5 awards at the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards and have done some recordings.
Members (L-R) Grant (Butch) Smith – lead guitar Gord Maw – drums Waide Holland – guitar Les Baughman – bass
Notes: The Rock-A-Teens played a lot of Venturers and Johhny-B-good. The picture was taken at a teen dance called Shuffle Shop on the Dufferin Hall of the Park Street United Church. This picture was also the first band & live performance for Waide.
Band:Zeke and the Moonshiners Genre: Comedy rock ‘n roll lounge act Circa: 1964-1966 Home: Chatham Ontario Canada
Notes:Ole & Waide were performing in this band in their teen years. The group later morphed into the popular “Missing Links” which you can read about in full under that band name.
George and Waide left the group around 1966 when they decided to tour extensively. The Moonshiners added Grant Smith as their new drummer for about 2 years.
When starting the tour, they changed the name of the group to “The Missing Links” and entertained in Ontario for about 10 years. At one point, the hottest recording/lounge act in Toronto.
In 1968, Waide started a popular local dance band known as “The Satin Highlight”. This group played locally from 1969 to 1979.
(left to right) Fred Larsen – organ John Larsen – bass Ole Larsen (Eddy) – Guitar (rear-center) Waide Holland – guitar George Stoner – drums
Venue:The Aberdeen Tavern Home: Chatham Opened: unknown: Circa 1971. Closed: Circa late 1990′s? Owners: Al & George
1970′s – Chatham was home to a strong music scene with bands performing at least six nights a week at the Aberdeen. Musicians from all over Ontario join the strong Union in this city. Times are good. Country music rules the day & the Aberdeen is a bar highly respected in the music community. Touring acts from around the world played here when they crossed Ontario.
1980′s – Glam rock takes over. The bar grows rough edges but continues to thrive and becomes a legendary party venue on the touring scene. It can be safely said that no bar may hold more good rock & roll stories than our little watering hole here in Chatham.
1990′s – Live entertainment dwindles down to just three nights a week. By the late 1990′s, the live music bar scene fades & Al & George decide to sell the venue & move. The Aberdeen becomes a storage warehouse for a local business. It still stands today (2011) in all its run down glory. The glory days are over, but the stories will never be forgotten. It was simply Chatham’s most legendary bar.
If you have any pictures of the venue or Al & George, please send them to us so we can share them. Thanks. Email us: chatham_music_archive@hotmail.com
Artist: Craig James Laur Year: 2011 Genre: Acoustic, Singer/ song writer Home: Chatham-Kent (Wallaceburg) Resides: Toronto Former bands: ForClosure, Creek Street Sessions and more
Craig James Laur has been playing music for almost 10years. In his early days as a musician he was the front man for Wallaceburg band For Closure. The modern rock band was a local success playing covers and originals. More recently he was the front man for Wallaceburg local band Creekst.sessions. The blues rock band was also a local success playing covers and originals. The local radio station showcases the talent of both bands on a regular basis. In search of new opportunity, Craig is now recently a part of the Toronto music scene. Him and Kurt Dickson, a good friend and talented drummer, are an acoustic duo playing regular gigs at venues like “The Rose and Crown” and “Sheesha Lounge and Coffee House.” Though Craig still enjoys playing covers, he is expanding as a song writer and has many new original songs. The duo are still in search of a Toronto-based bass player, as they have booked steady gigs as a full band and are looking forward to starting a successful trio.
Band: S.U.D.S. AKA: shed union district standards Year: 2011 Genre: Celtic Rock and Roll Home: Chatham Formed: 2009 website:http://www.myspace.com/sudsband Type: Originals & Covers together
Members Danny Wright – Guitar, lead Vocals Darryl Twigg – Guitar, Vocals Goody – Bass guitar,vocals Skinny – Drums,vocals
Notes: This band can often be seen performing at the Elephant’s Nest and they really bring the party.
Danny also performs in ‘Go Man Go‘, a new metal project who just released a demo this year.
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Artist: Sarah Hiltz Release: Music For December Released: Nov. 29 2011 Genre: Christmas Home: Chatham Ontario
Tracks 1. Just For Now 2. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear 3. Christmas Song 4. Still, Still, Still
All tracks performed, recorded and mixed by Sarah Hiltz at home and at Eyrespace Studios in November 2011.
Sarah is emerging as a singularly talented songwriter with a voice all her own. In a modern blend of two classic and very different genres, echoes of Billie Holiday, Joni Mitchell and Feist ring out faintly through the structure of Sarah’s artistry.
Sarah has been busy touring around Canada on different ventures. She often performs with a live band and does many duo shows with her friend Linz R.
Discography 2010 - letters (EP) 2009 - How Many Fires 2003 - Close To Me 2000 - The People Of Chatham Kent
Visit her website here.
Download or peview this CD here.
Visit Sarah on YouTube here.
Artst: Michelle Wright Release: The Wright Songs – An Acoustic Evening With Michelle Wright Year: 2011 Genre: Country Website:http://www.michelle-wright.com Born: Chatham-Kent Resides: Merlin Ontario, currently in Nashville
Notes: The Wright Songs – An Acoustic Evening With Michelle Wright captures the magical essence of the more than 40 acoustic trio concerts Canadian country music star Michelle Wright performed in Canada during the past two years. Recently inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, Wright has chosen to spotlight songs from her CDs both old and new on this, her first live album. The Wright Songs features sparkling acoustic arrangements of many of Wright’s biggest hits, including her career-making smash, “Take It Like A Man,” the SOCAN–award winning “I Surrender,” her ground-breaking look at adoption, “He Would Be Sixteen,” her successful collaboration with pianist Jim Brickman, “Your Love,” and thirteen other fan favourites recorded at theatres in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Olds, Alberta, at various times during 2009 and 2010.
Highlights:
Michelle had 25 top ten hits in Canada. Seven went to #1
Five Gold records
Two multi-platinum records
World wide record sales nearing two million units & one million in Canada
Toured North America, Europe, Africa, South America, Asia, & Australia
Tracks 1. In The Blink Of An Eye 2. I Surrender 3. You Can’t Lose Them All 4. What Love Looks Like 5. He Would Be Sixteen 6. Something Wild 7. Crank My Tractor 8. I Don’t Wanna Be That Strong 9. Safe In The Arms Of Love 10. Guitar Talk 11. Your Love 12. The Old Song And Dance 13. I’ve Forgotten You 14. Broken 15. Nobody’s Girl 16. Take It Like A Man
17. Everything And More
Note: Live performance is at the heart of Tom’s musical career. Over the years, he has played thousands of gigs at clubs, concerts, festivals and corporate events.
He has a concert series in his home town of Chatham and hosts the annual CK Guitar Summit.
Among the many highlights are two that stand out: Being among the musicians who represented Canada at the Organization of American States conference in 2000 and playing live on a nationwide broadcast on CBC’s Disc Drive on Canada Day 2005.
Songwriter/teacher/guitarist Tom Lockwood has been playing guitar for more than 40 years. Lockwood works every conceivable genre especially blues with The Tom Lockwood Band. He has been a mainstay on the south-western Ontario music scene since relocating to Chatham, Ontario from Detroit, Michigan in 1977. Lockwoods music spans a diverse spectrum and has been used in television and radio productions in 22 countries worldwide.
Cover Band: Bent Str8 Genre: Classic Rock Home: Chatham Year: 2011
Members: Dwayne Boismier Darryl Boismier Terry Barker
About: BENT STR8 is a hard hitting 3 peace Band. Consisting of Lead Guitar/ Harmonica/Accoustic , Drums and Bass. All three members are lead singers which makes for sweet three part harmony and also makes the Band sound BIGGER than it really is. BENT STR8′s set list consists of anything from Pink Floyd to the Hip. Neil Young to Uncle Cracker and everything in between. The Band also has some Country roots which ables them to reach a wider range of audience covering tunes from Johnny Cash, Keith Urban and Toby Keith just to name a few.
Current shows (at time of print)
Dec 31 2011 – New Years Eve Bash @Central Hotel in Pain Court
Dec 9-10, 2011 @ Big Shots Billiards, Chatham.
Dec 3, 2011 at 7:00pm @ Ranch 2000 ( 23496 Centre side rd. Chatham )
Contact them on Facebook “Bent Str8t”.
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Band:Chateau Gai Orchestra Year: 1946 Genere: Big Band
The Chateau Gai Orchestra was formed in 1946 at the home of Walter King in Blenheim Ontario.
Original members: Mac McCutcheon – piano Leighton Rumble – bass Max McGregor – drums Gord Tricker & Claire Scafe – trumpets Phil Carney – trombone Jack Trotter & Walt King – saxophones
Other players were Bus Bowers, Stan Betts, Sam Ryan, Bill King, Ray Macdonald.
The Chateau Gai Orchestra was noted for its sweet sound and danceable music often related to the sound and style of the Guy Lombardo band. The band played at many popular sites e.g. the Hi-Neighbour dances at the Kinsmen auditorium in Chatham for many years, Rondeau Park’s new and old dance halls, Blenheim High School Alumni Dances (49 out of 50), and Kenwick on the Lake, Sarnia. They were also in demand in London and many other towns and cities.
In later years Ted Pudney of London took over the band and they continued to play in the Lombardo style for many years.
This band was truly part of the big band era in Ontario.
Bob was born in Chatham Ontario and passed away in Wallaceburg Ontario January 2 1972 at the age of 57. Bob taught music in the schools of Wallaceburg and his mother Mary Jacks also taught music.
Bob formed his first band while attending Chatham Collegiate High School in 1935. He quickly established a reputation for good dancable music and became house band at the Primrose Gardens in Wallacburg from 1941 to 1953.. Over the years he had more than 50 musicians and 12
vocalists.
Bob started at the Gardens working in the coat check room. In 1940 he moved to Wallaceburg to work at Schults Die in the office. The band normally had 10 – 12 members plus girl singers and was so popular that Friday nights at the Gardens was always full. They also played at the high school dances service clubs as well as many dance halls in Chatham, Rondeau Park, Sarnia and Erie Beach. The band had a reunion in 1969 and in 1995 and both were well attended. Bob was also a very good pianist
Band: Sal Piamonte Release: Lives in Devil City Year: 2011 Genre: Rock Website:here. Download from Itunes: here. YouTube page:here.
Chatham Connection: Former Chatham resident now living in the Ottawa area.
Band Sal Piamonte – Vox, guitar Eric Disero (who also mixed and mastered the album) Dan Stadnicki (Serial Joe, Liam Titcomb) Mike Goyette (Artificial Joy Club, Save Ferris) Dan Joseph
Notes:Breaking into the American market with songs “Humble Heart,” and “Moments They Pass,” from his 2008 “Rogue EP” release, Sal then proceeded to write, record, and self-produce 2010’s “Free Money LP,” which not only demonstrated Sal’s versatility as a world-class songwriter and producer, but got him signed to a worldwide publishing deal with 2850 Music (Lionel Ritchie, GroupLove, John Waite, etc) in Santa Monica, California in the process.
Tracks 01 Big Sleazy 02 Take Me Home 03 Devil Woman 04 Get Up, Get Up 05 Just a Little Bit 06 Tonight 07 Shining Star 08 Nasty Girl 09 Whatcha Say 10 High Road 11 Go All Night 12 Big Sleazy Outro 13 Take Me Home (Radio Edit)
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Artist: Elyse Weinberg (born Cori Bishop) Release: Elyse Year: 1968 Genre: psych folk rock Born: Chatham Ontario Canada Website: here. Buy the Album: here.
Track Listing: Side 1: 1 Band Of Thieves (2:28) 2 Deed I Do (2:53) 3 Iron Works (2:53) 4 Spirit Of The Letter (2:22) 5 Here In My Heart (3:12) 6 Last Ditch Protocol (2:46)
Side 2: 1 Sweet Pounding Rhythm (2:38) 2 Meet Me At The Station (2:30) 3 Simpleminded Harlequin (2:22) 4 Painted Raven (1:20) 5 Mortuary Bound (3:26) 6 If Death Don’t Overtake Me (4:25)
Notes: This record was re-issued in 2001.
“Elyse” actually received much critical acclaim, and while not a commercial hit, the record sold fairly well, even prompting an appearance on Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show”. Two more albums were recorded but never released. Included on the 2001 re-issue of this album, are two songs from this era, one of which, “Houses”, features Neil Young wielding his distinctively ripping guitar sound.
Elyse got her start performing in Toronto alongside friends like Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. She later moved to Los Angeles where she recorded “Elyse”, and has since lived in London, New Mexico, and Ashland, Oregon where she currently lives. She still writes and plans to record an album of new material in the near future.
Since, Elyse’s story has become something of a rock legend – after the rerelease her album received massive amount of positive feedback in the press, and she was mentioned in Magnet, Time Out NY, Aquarium Drunkard, Creative Loafing (amongst others). Perhaps the most flattering result was two extremely successful indie bands, Vetiver and Dinosaur Jr. decided to cover “Houses” in the aftermath of the re-release.
Notes:Cher recorded the song “Band of Thieves” without giving credit to Elyse. She remembers going to the movies with her friends to see Cher’s movie and to hear Cher’s version of her song “Band of Thieves”. When the credits came on it said all music by Sonny Bono, She was shocked.
Band: Lesser Known Release: Demo Year: 1991 Genre: Metal Home: Tilbury/Windsor (Chatham-Kent)
Members: Mike “Spaz” Davidson – Vocals Cory Chauvin – Guitar JP Caza – Guitar Roger Beaudry – Bass Paul Turgeon – Drums
Tracks: 01. Fate 02. Friendly Fire 03. World On My Shoulders 04. Petty Theives
Notes: Recorded during Easter weekend of 1991.
Lesser Known would go on to release several good quality demos through the 1990′s and early 2000’s. Their work ethic and attention to the full aspect of the complete package was like no other locally.
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Group:Good Question Cassette release: Self Titled Year: 1991 Home: Chatham Kent Ontario Genre: Acoustic based folk-rock
Note: The project was a one off deal that performed all original music.
Members: Brad Davis – bass Fred Feyen – drums Paul Vanderkooy – 12-string acoustic Bill Van Dyk – guitars.
Track list: 01 Foolish Heart (Bill Van Dyk) 02 To Susan (Paul Vanderkooy) 03 Landlord (Bill Van Dyk) 04 401 (Bill Van Dyk) 05 Demon Machine (Bill Van Dyk) 06 Hysterically Bored (Bill Van Dyk) 07 Africa (Bill Van Dyk) 08 Turn the TV Down (Bill Van Dyk) 09 Calm and Reason (Bill Van Dyk) 10 If I Confess (Bill Van Dyk) 11 Freeways of Your Mind (Bill Van Dyk) 12 Psalm 19 (Paul Vanderkooy)
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Band:Dixie Cats Year: 2009 Home: Chatham-Kent Genre: Dixieland music
The Dixie Cats are a subgroup od the Chatham Concert Band that perform for smaller or on request functions. Other sub groups include The Hungry Five Polka Band, The Jingle Bell Rovers Christmas Group and The Primitive Roots Jazz Band, an 18-piece stage band for dancing.
Members (photo above) Phil, St. Clair Shad, Byron, John Green, John Revell, Vaughn P., John Leigh
Band: Go Man Go EP Release: Self Titled Year: 2011 Genre: Metal Home: Chatham Ontario Formed: 2011 Contact: Face Book group
Members Jordan Ginty- Guitar/Vox (Punish Them) J-Rad Sterling- Drums/Samples/Vox (Full Frontal) Danny Wright- Vox (S.U.D.S.) Matt Broadbent – Bass (All Business) Cody Woods- Guitar (newest member added after the recording)
Notes:Produced by Brady Krzemiem at BK Studios.
Go man Go started as just Sterling & Ginty jamming in the basement. They wrote 5 songs in roughly 2 months then decided to go to BK studious and record an Ep, that way it would be easier to find members. In the process of recording they brought in Danny Wright to add some Vocal tracks. At the time of print, Go Man Go is looking for a second guitarist.
Tracks: 01 Wasted Night 02 New Best Friend 03 Troubuffalo 04 Of Epic Proportions 05 My Fault 06 Not The Same
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Artist: Danielle Robert Release: Danielle Robert – Demo Year: 2011 (Summer) Genre: Pop & Indie Home: Pain Court (Chatham-Kent)
Songlist 1. Washing Machine 2. Bent Tree 3. Should I Blink? 4. Sunrainy Soul 5. The Son and His People 6. Je suis guérie 7. Julie’s Song
Bio:
Born in 1992, Danielle Robert is a singer-songwriter hailing from Pain Court, Ontario, a small francophone village in southwestern Ontario. Danielle holds grade nine piano accreditation with The Royal Conservatory of Music. She is currently entering her second year in the Honours Bachelor of Music Program at Wilfrid Laurier University, pursuing a degree in music therapy. Her musical creations are quoted as “earthy and organic” and are classified in the indie/pop category.
Daniel has been playing locally at the Coffee Culture in downtown Chatham while on her summer break.
Notes:A soulful combo of Blues, Roots, Gospel and Soul music infused with Folk and Jazz, 10, 2 & 6 boasts an all star group of Nashville’s finest musicians featuring Americana superstar, John Cowan, Jonell Mosser and Gospel great’s, the McCrary Sisters.
Tracks: 01. Show Me 02. Nothin’ But The Blues 03. Be Back Soon 04. Purgatory 05. Why 06. Blessing (feat. Jonell Mosser) 07. Back To Your Arms 08. Let’s Make A Baby King 09. Fade To Black 10. Big Big Mountains (feat. John Cowan) 11. You Give My Blues A Name
Artist: Allyson Morris Genre: Jazz Year: 2011 Home Town: Chatham Ontario Resides: Toronto area
Notes: Allyson’s talents has led her to producing, arranging and providing back-up vocals on various musical ventures. Allyson is currently working on her debut CD.
Artist:Charlie Dorner Home: Chatham-Kent Genre: Country Music Year: 2011
Charles has been performing country music with his voice & acoustic guitar for years. He is known for his choice of classic country outlaw covers by all the bad boys. Charles has also been crafting his own music over the years.
You can catch him live around town at various functions, most recently at the ULTIMATE SPORTS BAR in Chatham.
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Written, recorded and produced by: Tom VanDeven (From Chatham) Jack Lawtey (From Immingham, UK)
Tracks: 01. Prelude to 550 / Highlights 02. 550 / Instances 03. Pitter Patter 04. Milkfish 05. The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial 06. Czachs Phauwk 07. Stuck In Traffic 08. Trackmarks! (A Harrowing Tale Of Adventure) 09. Delphin Blue Eve 10. Golden Republic 11. Ad Astra 12. Yksi
Band: Infinite Arms Type: Began as a ‘Band of Horses’ Tribute Band Formed: 2011 Home: Chatham Ontario Canada.
This is a project band put together by Jesse for the enjoyment of fans (like themselves) of the band ‘Band of Horses’. The band has been writing original music. The members may change as availability, styles, and different instrumentation calls.
Members: Jesse Verleye – Vocals, guitar (Face for Radio, Janet Theory) Kyle Jubenville – Vocals, guitar Dave Richie – Guitar (Face for Radio, ’57 Chevy, Janet Theory) Shawn Beaulieu – Bass (Demo Kid, Janet Theory) Glenn Smith – Keyboards (’57 Chevy) Charles (Chuck) Young – Drums (Face For Radio, Janet Theory)
The band will begin playing live in June 2011.
June 10 – Private Party
June 24 – Elephant’s Nest opening for The Long Lots.
July 1 – Canada Day in Tecumseh Park, Chatham.
Aug 26 – @ Encore w/ JD Bixby (Canadian Idol) & Aaron Allen.
Aug 27 – Private Party.
Dec 30 – @ Encore W. The Long Lots & Time Is A Hymn.
