Artist: Richard Arsenault
Genre: Adult Contemporary
Style: Vocalist
Year: 2020
From: Chatham Ontario Canada
Tracks posted online
Links:
* Youtube link here.
* Facebook link here.
Watch the Video Sampler below to preview the songs.
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Artist: Jay Allan
Year: 2020
Genre: Country
Home: Bothwell
Notes: Born in Strathroy and raised in Glencoe.
A well seasoned performer, Jay Allan has been writing & entertaining audiences for over 15 years. His debut album ‘Please Don’t Change’ was released in 1998 by North Street Records. His follow up release ‘The Wrong Direction’ took him yo Nashville and was produced by Doc Walker’s Murray Pulver. Despite the album title, Jay was planted firmly in the right direction, with two successful radio singles “Rumourville” and “She’s A Tease”. The latter, became his first Top 40 single.
Today, Jay is a dedicated and driven songwriter with an original sound, an accomplice to many local aspiring songwriters and musicians and a dedicated member of the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA), SOCAN and the Songwriter’s Association of Canada (S.A.C.)
Some 2020 music credits
Link to Videos below:
* Jason Mercer – “Nobody But You”. Link here.
* Sarah Smith – Never Alone. Link here.
* Sarah Smith – Mourning After. Link here.
* Sarah Smith – The End. Link here.
* Justine Chantale – Wondering. Link here.
Official Jay Allan Links
* Website link here.
* Youtube link here.
* Facebook link here.
* Instagram link here.
Band: I See Aura
Release: I See Aura (EP)
Year: 2020
Genre: Metal
Home: Chatham-Kent/ Windsor.
Year Formed: 2019
Local Connection: Mike & Josh are from the Wallaceburg area & Nick is from Windsor.
Notes: Nov. 21st, The band release another song called The Witch Machine.
Tracks:
Members:
Josh Hinch – Bass/Vocals
Mike VanCouter – Guitar/Vocals
Nick Predhomme – Drums
Watch video sampler of the tracks below:
Links:
* Link to Ep here.
* Youtube link here.
* Facebook link here.
* Spotify link here.
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Artist: Aaron Allen
Release: Highway Mile (EP)
Year: 2020
Genre: Country Music
From: Chatham Ontario
Resides: London Ontario
Tracks:
01. Where Music Comes from
02. Highway Mile
03. Can We Go Back
04. Mine All Mine
05. Superman
06. Good Tattoo
Notes: Aaron won the Ontario’s “Rising Star” in country music, from the Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO).
In 2020, Aaron has decided to pursue music full on.
Discography
Links:
* Play on spotify here.
* Play at Apple Music here.
* Website here.
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Duo: CellarDoor
Year: 2020
Formed: 2019
Genre: Cover Duo
Music: top 40 & more, covers.
Home: Chataham-Kent
Members:
Nick Swan – fiddle
Philip Craig Jack Smith – Vocals, acoustic guitar.
Notes: Nick Swan & Frank e. Fitz, perform their favourite top 40 hitz in an endearingly country & western flavour, & bluegrass/punkrock vigour! Enjoy wild antics, groovy moves, wicked harmonies & dreamy structures.
Recent places played:
Lizards Bar & Grill (Sarnia),
Ultimate Sports Bar (Chatham),
Match Eatery (Chatham),
Frendz Restaurant & Lounge (Chatham)
Woodcraft Pizza (Essex),
The Elephant’s Nest (Chatham)
Links:
* facebook link here.
* Website link here.
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Band: Blutonium
Home: Chatham-Kent Ontario
Genre: Rhythm & Blues
Style: Cover Band
Year: 2020
Formed: 2009
Members
Scott Campbell – Vocals
Bob Wilson – Bass
Rick Chrysler – Drums
Jeff Mifflin – Guitar
Mark Tremblay – keyboards
Brief Members Band History:
* Bob Wilson has played bass for major acts such as Kim Mitchell, Troiano, & Black Market. He has played in popular local acts such as Tom Lockwood, Quadrant, Badge, & Friends.
* Scott Campbell – Beggers Operah, & Blueswraith, among others. * Scott Campbell took over lead vocal duties in Blutonium in 2013, with the departure of Phil Caron.
* Rick Chrysler – Hat Trick, Blues On The Rocks, Big House, The Why Nots, Stephanie McIlroy, True Blue Hoodoo, The New Love Family Band, Nexus, Quadrant , Rosco, Fifth Night, Red Herring, Chickoree, Rebel, Airtight, Route 66, Manpower, & Highwaze. Plus more I am sure.
* Jeff Mifflin – Stephanie McIlroy, A Step Further Into The Blues, & O’Hara Brothers Band. He also is a recording engineer on his own time and has done several recordings for many bands & projects. Among other things in music, Jeff is also a respected live sound engineer.
* Mark Tremblay – Currently also plays keyboards in SoulCat & Moondog Howlers. Played with Tom Lockwood, Ray Whaling, Fowler Lockwood Band, Ground Zero, Appliances Band, Nexus, Quadrant, Roscoe, Red Herring, Chickoree, Airtight, & more.
Recent performances:
* Ups n Downs in Sarnia
* Wortley Road House in London
* The Kent, the Fortresss, & the Sons of Kent, in Chatham
Links:
* facebook link here.
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* Facebook link here.
Band: Black River Remedy
Year: 2020
Genre: Southern Rock / Alt. Country
Style: Cover band
Home: Chatham Ontario
Formed: 2019
Current Members:
Howie Jd Howard – vocals & guitar
Mike Putnam – guitar & vocals
Greg Tetreault – bass guitar
David Deighton – drums & vocals
Recently performing at:
* U.S.B. & the Elephant’s Nest in Chatham.
* Richmond Tavern in London.
Links:
* Website link here.
* Facebook link here.
* Youtube link here.
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Band: Traffic Jam
Genre: Jazz & Funk (Covers)
From: Chatham Ontario
Year: 2020
Formed: 2019
Members:
Michael Rossi – Guitar
Steve Eyres – Bass
Pat Crone – Drums
Photo credit: Scott Primeau
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Band: Watering Hole
Release: Downpour
Year: 2020
Genre: Hardcore
Home: Chatham-Kent, Ontario
Members:
Nick Grand – Bass
Tanner Klein – Vocals
Ryan Haysum – Guitar
Cody King – Drums
Tracks:
01. Introduction
02. Crow City Murder
03. Sanctuary
04. Ms. Grotke’s Hairy Legs
05. Burn
06. Blade
07. Waste Away
08. Dignity (feat. Jamison Berry)
09. Force Fed
10. Lash Out (Feat. Bob Calwell)
11. WW3
Links:
* Facebook here.
* Youtube link here.
* Download album @ band camp.com here.
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Members have included Ruth Mazan, Brian Sloan, Rob Laurie, Phil Caron, Dean Robert, Kevin Clouthier, Tina Pumfrey, Ron Fleming, Paul Caron and Rosaire Emery. Recent guest musicians Don Cook and Dave Fox have also brought their talent to the group.
Band: The Chasers
Year: 2020
Home: Chatham-Kent
Genre: Country music
Style: Cover Band
Formed: 2012
Notes: The Chasers are a professional favourite in the Country Music cover scene, in this area.
Members:
Brent Martin – Lead vocals
Mike St.Pierre – Rhythm guitar
Chris St.Pierre – Drums
Jared Lozon – Bass
Brian St.Pierre – Lead guitar
Links:
* Facebook link here.
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