Band: Sin Dealer Release: Dying to Live Year: 2007 Formed: 2005 Home: Toronto Genre: Metal Chatham Connection: Guitarist Ron Bechard is from Chatham-Kent (Merlin)
Eric Kuthe – Vocalist
Ron Bechard – guitarist
Frank Sargeant – bassist
Jeff Zurba – Drummer
Tracks: 1. Lying to Myself 2. Got Into You 3. Gasoline 4. Betrayal 5. Dying to Live 6. Magic Woman 7. Going Down 8. One Foot in the Grave 9. Walk All Over You 10. Devil’s War
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Sin Dealer – Dying to Live – CD Review By Jason Daniel Baker
Vocalist Eric Kuthe, guitarist Ron Bechard, bassist Frank Sargeant and drummer Jeff Zurba form Sin Dealer, a Toronto based quartet locally considered one of Toronto’s finest metal bands.
Drawing upon the vast wealth of long experience on the Toronto music scene the members of the combo unleash a sound that is raw yet paradoxically polished at the same time.
Comprised of former members of bands like Edwin, Sea of Green, Sons of Otis and Plasma Blast, the respective pedigrees are indeed impressive but would be immaterial if they couldn’t play together as smoothly as they do.
Comparisons are too numerous to mention and ultimately pointless. This outfit is such a blending of different influences the term “Sludge Metal” is used and I do not think it is misapplied.
Sin Dealer are an absolutely awesome band in my opinion, and I really think their sound is topflight with great riffs and attention to melody. One sees plenty of heads bobbing to their rhythm at their shows. True metal fans fully appreciate the talent of this group…………………..
Band: Bitter Blue Year: 1977 Home: Chatham/Toronto
Two of the founding members (Brothers John and Tom) are from Chatham, but moved to Toronto roughly four years ago to further their music careers.
Members:
Tom Hoy – Lead (Chatham) Paul Fletcher – Vocals (Hamilton) Brent Moss – Keyboards (Calgary)
Steven Combes – Drums (England) John Hoy – Bass (Chatham)
The band is getting ready to release their first album and swing back into Chatham to play the Turf Room.
Update 2020: Bitter Blue “Classic Rock” band was from Ontario, Canada and toured venues from 1973 to 1978. Known for Medleys: Jesus Christ Superstar, Sgt. Pepper, Abbey Road, Elton John, Moody Blues, Tommy as well as artists such as Super Tramp, Genesis, Paul McCartney, Queen (Bohemian Rhapsody) Kansas. The original band consisted of Lead Singer: Paul Fletcher, Lead Guitar: Tom Hoy, Piano/Synthesizer: Brent Moss, Drums: Julian Chojnacki, Rhythm Guitar/Vocals: Stephen Parsons, Bass: John Hoy.
Band: FOREIGN FILM STAR Release: Dim The Lights… Year: 2006 Genre: Rock Home: Chatham, Windsor
This was the last album that Foreign Film Star released. The Windsor area based band features Jamie Reaume from Chatham. Jamie has been relentless on the acoustic solo circuit as well as putting out Cd’s with this band on a consistent basis.
BAND MEMBERS:
Jamie Reaume – Guitars, Vox
Mike Yunker – Bass
Matt Bailey – Guitars
Nick Capanelli – Drums, Percussion
TRACKLISTING: 01 Shadow Puppets 02 Lungs 03 Eversense 04 Clouds & Velvet 05 In Passing 06 The Ones & Zeros Of Digital Rain 07 Impossible Engine 08 Leaving For Left 09 Blindfold 10 Finding Your Way Through A Dream Backwards 11 In A Lifetime 12 Fan Of Chemicals 13 A Beautiful Pulse 14 Safe Trip
Band: FOREIGN FILM STAR Release: Revival Release Date: October 01, 2004 Home: Chatham-Kent, Windsor
BAND MEMBERS:
Jamie Reaume…..Guitars, Vox
Mike Yunker…..Bass
Matt Bailey…..Guitars
Michael Najm…..Drums, Percussion
TRACK LISTING: 01 Blindfold, Breathe Me 02 Inkora 03 Whales Become White Noise 04 Don’t Ask Why, Calm 05 Reasoning With The Machines 06 Pornography Blue 07 Eyes Modern 08 Clouds & Velvet 09 In Passing, Tears From A Bleeding Woman 10 Postures
Produced by: Bob Hiltz Recorded & engineered by: Bob Hiltz Eyrespacre Studio, Chatham On. All lyrics by Jamie Reaume
Fred McKenna Album
A Hank Williams Songbook was released in 1966 and produced by Ben Weatherby.
McKenna mostly steers clear of copying Williams’ vocal mannerisms, singing these four numbers in a register somewhat deeper than Hank’s nasal yodel.
Bobby Lucier has been a leader in steel guitar and is world renowned for his unique style and ability.
Bob was the resident Steel Player for “The Tommy Hunter Show” from the mid 70’s until its demise. The popular show aired on CBC in Canada.
Bob was also the first steel guitarist with the famous Johnny Burke and Eastwind, before that, he played in Bill Anderson’s “Po’ Boys band”, Myers Brothers and the Jubilaires, among a few others. He performed and recorded on several of Country Star Anne Murray’s releases. As a session player, Bob’s steel playing appears on a countless number of releases by various artists over the years.
About Fred McKenna
Fred McKenna was a blind musician, producer and arranger best known for his frequent appearances on CBC’s Singalong Jubilee, where he would play the fiddle, mandolin and guitar on his lap, much as Jeff Healey would years later. A self-taught musician, McKenna also guested on Don Messer’s Jubilee, recorded with George Beck and the Maritime Playboys and Stompin’ Tom Connors (and produced Stompin’ Tom’s signature tune “The Hockey Song”), and was inducted into the New Brunswick Country Music Hall Of Fame before he died during a gig in Cambridge, New Brunswick.
Band: Mike Gorman (Michael) Release: Ghosts and Empty Trains Year: 2009 Genre: Folk, Blues, Home: Chatham-Kent
This release is full of good story telling and musical warmth from Mike Gorman. It was recorded right here in Chatham at Eyre Space Studios by Bob Hiltz.
Musicians: Mike Gorman – Acoustic Guitars, vocals, harmonica
Bob Hiltz – Bass, vocal, piano, guitar, banjo, tambourine, dobro Mike Schatte – Guitar, mandolin Stephen Gorman – guitar Byron Harrett – Saxophone, clarinet, flute Dean Harrison – Piano, organ, accordion
Tom Lockwood – Guitar Andy Tattersall – Guitar Jonathon Davis – Drums Dave D’Hanyns – Guitar
Bernie Graham – Bass Byron Brunton – Trumpet Sarah Hiltz – Harmony Vox
Linz Ross – Harmony Vox
Band: Mike Gorman Release: Twilight Harvest Year: 2006 Genre: Folk and Blues Home: Southern Ontario
Music & Lyrics by Mike Gorman
Musicians:
Mike Gorman – Vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica
Janalynne Rogers, Jennifer Thorpe, Mike Williams – Harmony Vox. Larry Smith – Guitar, banjo, Bass, harmony Vox
Willie P. Bennet – Harmonica, Harmony Vox.
Jerry Fletcher – Pedal Steel, Guitar
Dean Harrison – Piano, Organ, Accordian John Allen – Fiddle, Mandolin, Violin
Claire Ishoy – Cello
Peter Hysen & Joel Gehman – Bass
Jonathon Davis – Drums
Band: The City Band (Chatham) Home: Chatham Ontario Canada Year: 1895
Members: W. Philp – Bandmaster
Harry Philp – B flat clarionet
Albert Philp – B flat clarionet
Frank Kramm – B flat cornet
Wm. Harvey – B flat cornet
Fred McCubbin – B flat cornet
Ed Dunkley – B flat cornet
Ed Hamilton – B flat clarionet
Thos. Maisonville – B flat clarionet
Harry Alger – B flat clarionet
George Foote – B flat clarionet
Hugh Lamont – B flat clarionet
E. Rhody – B flat clarionet
Steve Tilley – Flute and piccolo
Wm. Robinson – Soprano saxophone
R. Robinson – Alto saxophone
Wm. Potter – Bb tenor saxophone
John Dwyer – French horn
John Auger – Alto horn
Wm. Yeoman – Sax horn
Tom Walters – Sax horn
Wm. Crowl – Slide trombone
George James – Slide trombone
W. E. Miller – Slide trombone
Joe Hadley – G slide trombone
Herb Bennet – trombone
R. Thomson – B flat tenor
O. E. Jones – B flat tenor
James Whitebread – B flat alt horn
Robert Potter – Bb bass
Chas. Philp – Euphonium
Dan Fisher – E flat bass
Cas. Schwimler – String bass
E. Wigzell – Snare drum
Ed. Granbois – Bass drum Resource: July10 1895 CWP
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Artist: Eileen O’Toole (The Ukulele Lady) Release: The Queen Of The Lonesome Island Year: 2002 Genre: Folk Home: Chatham Resides: Ireland
Notes:The original songs on this cd were written in Canada & Ireland between 1989 and 2001.
Band: Pete Webb – Guitar
Karl Burthom – Bass
Dawn Wilson – Whistle, Fiddle
Eileen O’Toole – Accordion, Ukulele, Vocals
Tracks: 01 Queen of the Lonesome Island 02 3 Am 03 Lily of the West 04 Mick Maquire 05 Catch you in the Rye 06 Whiskey in the Jar 07 The Old Black Tree 08 Dreaming with Drunken Courage 09 Guys 10 The Returned Immigrant 11 Mr. Valentine’s Dead
Stage Name: Cassandra Leigh Performer: Country Singer Current Band: Destiny Home Town: Blenheim Year: 1980
Real name: Sandra Leigh Vasicek
In October 1980, Cassandra (20) was a guest singing star on the Tommy Hunter Show that aired on the CBC Channel nine. She was quickly invited back. Her first live appearance ever was when she was eight years old in the folk choir at St. Mary’s Church in Blenheim.
She has also performed on the Country Jamboree Show and the Ronnie Robbins show. Other high lights include performing on the broadcast of Opry North Show (Toronto) and won the London FM 96 Talent Hunt.
Cassandra is currently in her final year of college in music related studies. She is also honing her song writing skills as she prepares to do music as a profession.
In 1991, Cassandra released her first album on the Epic Record label. She would become known as Cassandra Vasik. She enjoyed a great music career through the 1990’s including a few more records on a major label, as well as winning two Juno Awards.
Group: Captivated Release: Extreme Worship Year: 2003 Genre: Religious Home: Chatham Church: Evangel Community Church
Musicians:
Mark Whitson –Acoustic Guitar Lindsay Cooper – Keyboard
Graham Kivell – Bass
Phil Smith – Electric Guitar
Jordan Michaelis – Drums Additional Keyboards – Nathan Kivell Vocals – Stephanie Michaelis, Kyla Tollefson, Ashley Fader, Phil Smith, Jordan Michaelis, Brian Fader
Worship Leaders: Brooke Nichols & Craig Luff
Songs: 1. Stronger than 2. Lord reign in me 3. This is how we overcome 4. Draw me close 5. Deeply in love 6. Invitacion fountain 7. In love 8. All my heart 9. Awesome in this place 10. I exalt thee 11. King of majesty
Produced by: Craig Luff Mix and mastered by: Bob Hiltz Artwork and Photography: Jen Szucs
Compilation: Windsor Indie Compilation Release: Winter Rose Year: 2004 Chatham Connection: Includes Chatham musicians such as ‘The Janet Theory’, ‘Foreign Film Star’ and Jamie Reaume.
Synopsis ‘Winter Rose’ and it’s sequel ‘Winter Rose II’ were charity albums that were organized by Jamie Reaume. Jamie had been in Windsor for a year or two (after moving from Chatham) and found the yearning of community burning in his soul. All proceeds from the sale of this CD went to ‘Transition To Betterness’.
TRACK LISTING: 01 Ray Whimsey – Just A Stones Throw 02 Mitch Stokes – Story Of Your Life 03 Ryan Yoker – Something Better Than Nothing 04 Kara Kaufmann – Hammock 05 8ight Past Nine – Between The Lines 06 Inoke Errati – Pieces 07 R2DJ – If Santa Don’t Bring You No Funk 08 The Janet Theory – You Suck 09 Jesse Bellon – Align 10 Foreign Film Star – Whales Become White Noise 11 Ashes Of Soma – Loaded 12 Focal Point – On The Edge 13 St James Something & Julia O’Brien – Hark Mary Star 14 Paul Thomson – O Holy Night 15 Anneke’s Star – All Or Nothing 16 Bloemfontein – Chicago, Home Of The Monk 17 Matt Piccolo & Jamie Reaume – Before You Can Laugh Again
Band: That Waling Band Release: Live – Jack’s Gallery Year: 2008 Genre: Rock Home: Chatham
Members:
Ray Whaling – Guitar, Vocals
Andy Martin – Bass, B. Vox Daryl Denault – Guitar, B. Vox, Percussion Joel Laprise – Drums
Tracks: 01. Jeckyll Meets Hyde 02. Quarter Mile Straight 03. Lookin’ For A Girl 04. Black Ryder 05. Rock Me 06. Get back Tomorrow 07. Rainen 08. Wheelz Of Fire 09. Shine
Recorded at Eyre Space Studios by: Bob Hiltz & Ray Whaling All songs written by Ray Whaling.
That Whaling Band record a new release’ live off the floor’ in the studio.
Visit them online here.
Band: Eye in me Release: Space Invaders and private Investigators Year: 2005 Genre: Punk Rock Home: Wallaceburg
Members: Matt Glover – Guitar, Vocals Patrick Richardson– Vocals, Bass Kurt Dickson – Drums
Tracks: 01. Subculture demons 02. Shut it out 03. Life like that 04. Signals of distress 05. lonely projections 06. Preach 07. The problem 08. Sunday morning mulligans 09. State of the scene 10. Bar song 11. Space invaders and private investigators 12. blindfolded.
Artist: Margaret Wysman Debut Release: Turns of the Century Year: 2000 Born: Chatham Ontario
Songs: 01 Turns Of The Century 02 I Want To Be With You 03 Betrayal
04 I Am On My Way 05 Guardian Angel 06 Modern-Day Woman 07 The Feel Good Song 08 Shades Of Red, Hues Of Blue 09 Wondrous Light: A Wayward Girl Reclaimed 10 Blue Skies And Fields Of Green 11 Meeting
Bio
Margaret Wysman was born and raised in Chatham, Ontario, and she is the youngest of nine siblings.
From 1985 to 1991 Margaret attended The University of Western Ontario, worked in molecular genetics research at UWO for a couple of years, taught laboratory courses, and in 1991, did a short stint as a field ecologist for the Ministry of Natural Resources in Wingham, Ontario. Although she was a science major in Western’s Ecology and Evolution program, Margaret loved variety, and consequently, she enrolled in English Literature and psychology courses and taught herself to play the guitar.From 1987 until 1993 she belonged to a Christian folk group, The 53RD Musicians. Margaret played some key musical roles in this group. In addition to creating many new harmonies and arrangements for the songs in their repertoire, she sang, played guitar, recorder, penny whistle, mandolin, and often provided comic relief.
From August of 1997 to March of 1999 some 25 songs were penned and performed by Margaret at a variety of venues in Bruce, Grey and Kent Counties. She has performed for several events at the CAW Family Education Centre in Port Elgin, including anniversaries of the Montreal Massacre, The Women’s International Dinners, political rallies for Ontario Teachers’ Federations, and CAW Cultural Nights. She has been a regular performer at The Songbird Cafe in Durham, at The Storybook Cafe in Southampton and for the Candlelight Music Series in Southampton. Also, she has opened for Keating-Jones at the annual Sing Out Cafe at Glencolton Farms and has played for the students at Saugeen District Secondary several times.
Band: Maple Shade Circa: 1978-79 Home: Chatham Ontario Genre: Popular Cover Band
Members: Top row Tony Meriano – Drums Bottom Row Tony Bandoni – Guitar
Ray Violot – Guitar,vocals, keyboards …
Marc Haslip – Bass
The band was made up of professional musicians and well known names in the local music scene. In early 1980, A few of the members would go on to form “Harvest”.
Members were:
Dan Bullard – keyboards
Mike Houle – Lead Vocals and Guitar
Ralph Bekaert – drums & vocals
Dan Eyres on Bass.
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The “Color ‘69″ Line-up was:
Mike Houle – lead Vocals and Guitar
Jim Pollock – drums
Bob Penman – lead vocals
Dan Bullard – keyboards
Bob Charron – bass
Charlie Dawson – guitar.
Other members of the Color included:
Ray Violot – Vocals
Mark Tremblay – Organ
They could be seen live at Tilbury’s teenage night club “Empty Bottle”. Anyone with further info, please leave a message below.
Artist: Chris Rupert Release Title: Not That Far Away Sub: Original music for the guitar Release year: 1988 Format: Cassette Tape Home: Chatham
Chris Rupert – Classical & steel string guitar
Tracks: Side A 1. Achieving Orbit 2. Study #1, 3. Panic, 4. Tears, 5. Sometime Next Spring Side B 6. To Be Continued, 7. Have The Animal, 8. 9/8, 9. Indian Summer Streetlamp, 10. What With Decay And All
Notes: Guitarist and composer Chris Rupert teaches all styles of guitar and composes music (primarily) for classical guitar. He began playing the guitar at age 13, but didn’t begin his focus on the classical guitar until age 17. He studied jazz harmony with Jim Howard while attending Wilfrid Laurier University and received his A.R.C.T. in classical guitar performance at age 25, when he was awarded a gold medal for achieving the highest mark in Canada.
Chris also released a CD in 2000 entitled ‘Voice to the Soul’. Chris’s talent has made him one of the most respected and ‘referred to’ guitar teachers in Chatham-Kent, along side Tom Lockwood & Steve Fowler.
Band: The New Love Family Band Year: 1968 Genre: Psychedelic Rock Home: Chatham, Windsor Performing at: Casino Royale, King Street West in Chatham
Members:
Scott Cuthbert, Bryan Galloway, Doug Chevalier, Owen Clarke, Ric Crowder, Kim Crowder
The above photo was taken from the local paper with an article from Wally M. It included several comments about the band and the scene lacking the ability to see a barber. It made note of the fashion of bells, tight pants, beads, long hair, army clothing, and highly colored ties. This scene was new to Chatham Ontario, but with the styles of the day and the Famous “WoodStock Festival’ coming in 1969, it was inevitable.
The band was formed by Doug (Chatham) and Scott (Windsor) who formerly played in the band ‘The Eyes’. Local drummer Rick Chrysler (18) is also getting involved with the band among others. Rick would go on to be the drummer in many popular local bands throughout the next several decades.
The band also brings along a pretty big light show to help create the mood and get the audience involved.
Band: The Dave Murphy Band CD Release: Mysterious Juice Year: 1998 Genre: Funk, rock & blues Home: Toronto/Hamilton
Chatham Connection: Guitarist Dan Noordermeer is from Chatham. Dan played locally with ‘River Road’, was a long time member of the Jeff Healey Blues Band, and has done session work on several CD releases.
About Chatham’s own Dan Noordermeer:
Guitarist extraordinaire Dan Noordermeer has been with the band for almost a decade, and continues to dazzle audiences with his formidable talents. Originally from Chatham, Dan now resides in Hamilton. Dan is known for his Samson-like mane of hair and his wicked sense of humour. Unlikely as it seems, Dan was a full time country musician for many years before joining the band. But for those familiar with his playing it’s no surprise, since he has an uncanny ability to play every style of music with incredible authenticity, passion and virtuosity.
CD & band notes:
Over 200 shows a year quickly earned the band its reputation as one of the most talented, versatile and hardest working acts in the business. This is their second release.
The disc is packed with fifteen original tunes, spanning the enormous stylistic range that the band is renown for. “Right this Moment is the lead off track – a funky horn drenched number celebrating the joys of living in the present, or “’carpeing the diem” as Dave might say! “Waking up the Dead” is driving blues that swings hard from start to finish, and features one of many stellar solos on the album by guitarist Dan Noordermeer. “It’s Only Money” is pure rock and roll, and lots of fun, whereas the gospel-tinged soul of “How’ve You Been” is highlighted by a moving vocal performance demonstrating Dave’s newfound maturity as both a singer and songwriter. The fifth song of the disc, “Lose Your Mind” is an uptempo funk-rock song which includes a great solo by Dave on the Hammond organ. And on it goes for ten more tracks, with lots of pleasant surprises along the way: The sonic wall of guitars and unrelenting groove of drummer Danny Lockwood on Lying There leave no doubt that the band can rock hard. The jazzy “Fast Twitch Blues” moves along at such a clip that one wonders how long the guys can hold on! “Let’s Play Outside” is a trip through a 70’s time machine with a very funky bass track by Chris “Bottom End” Bruce, and the upbeat groove of “Drano For Your Soul” features a fabulous extended sax solo by Toronto’s Mark Armstrong. The album closes as strongly as it begins: “Just One More” is a rousing sing-a-long swing blues number; the band rocks on “One Million Bands,” which offers a amusing commentary on the indie music scene; and the emotional Stranded on the Mainland is marked by a haunting piano and vocal performance by Dave. The final track “The Way it Goes” showcases the entire band, with an extended jam closing out the disc that recreates the excitement of the band’s live performances. “Mysterious Juice” is a huge eclectic mix of great music by one of Toronto’s most exciting live acts.
Band: The Dave Murphy Band CD Release: Waiting For Dave Year: 1996 Genre: Funk, rock & blues Home: Toronto/Hamilton
Chatham Connection: Guitarist Dan Noordermeer is from Chatham. Dan played locally with ‘River Road’, was a long time member of the Jeff Healey Blues Band, and has done session work on several CD releases.
About Chatham’s own Dan Noordermeer:
Guitarist extraordinaire Dan Noordermeer has been with the band for almost a decade, and continues to dazzle audiences with his formidable talents. Originally from Chatham, Dan now resides in Hamilton. Dan is known for his Samson-like mane of hair and his wicked sense of humour. Unlikely as it seems, Dan was a full time country musician for many years before joining the band. But for those familiar with his playing it’s no surprise, since he has an uncanny ability to play every style of music with incredible authenticity, passion and virtuosity.
CD & band notes:
Over 200 shows a year quickly earned the band its reputation as one of the most talented, versatile and hardest working acts in the business.
In the summer of 1996 the band released its first album entitled “Waiting for Dave.” The ten original tracks display the broad range of the group’s influences and talents. Later that same year, a dream came true for the band when they opened for their hero, James Brown. Since then the band has opened for numerous other acts, including The Bare Naked Ladies.
In 1997, the band made the prestigious Orbit Room in downtown Toronto their new home for weekly performances, where the band continues to perform on Friday nights. It was here, on a stage complete with a house Hammond organ, that the band really began to stretch out musically, and since then there have been many incredible shows featuring the band at their spontaneous and improvisational best. In early 1998, exhausted by years of nonstop performing, the band took a four-month break while Dave travelled around the world.
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