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.
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Jessica started her music career with piano, playing at the young age of 6. Jessica is also cousins with Brian Allossery, who released one of the best local records in 2009 (You can find it on the Chatham Music Archive)
Tracks 1.Abc’s, 2.Bill, 3.Stay the Night, 4.Change the World
Musicians Dean McKey – Drums Mike Whissell – Guitar (Electric, Acoustic, Bass, Banjo and Ukulele) Larry Thompson – Keys Steve Malison – Tenor Sax
Tracks: 1 What You See Is What You Get 2 Hallucinate Your Holidays 3 Attack of the Giant Problem Vs. The Creature From The Planet Of The Incredible Shrinking Solution 4 Deep Dark Atmosphere 5 So Far Gone 6 Turn It On Tonight 7 The Cream of Dreams
Notes: This is the first with Ben (on drums) and Eric (Synth). The group has been releasing demos since 1994 and has been a staple of the indie scene in Southern Ontario, as well as touring across Canada a few times.
Singer: Jade Lester CD Release: Love’s Funny That Way Year: 2010 Home: Chatham Ontario Genre: Country/Pop
Notes: Jade Lester (19) Just released her first album in April 2010. She performs with the local crew ‘The O’Hara Brothers Band’. Material for this album was written by top songwriters from Ontario, to Nashville to LA. Jade is currently attending high school at Chatham-Kent Secondary School.
Jade began singing country music at age six, winning many awards through out the years since then. She has also become active as an actress in many local theatre productions in the past few years.
Produced by Will Haas at Willyboy recording studios in London.
Event: Rock Stock Where: Tecumseh Park, Chatham Ontario When: Aug. 13th & 14th 2010 Note:proceeds to benefit the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Price: $30 a night, or $45 for both.
Note: This will be the third annual Rock Stock. The first two years were held at the Chatham Airport.
Line-up Aug. 13th The Doors
Time (Windsor Band) The Long Lots (Local)
Redinger
The Standstills
Songs From A Room
Line-up Aug. 14th
Big Sugar
Thornley
Marginal Potency (local) The Cause… If Anything (Local) Forclosure (Local) S.U.D.S. (Local) Mic Lordz (Windsor) Dead End Charlie (Local)
Venue: Chatham Capitol Theatre City: Chatham Ontario Canada Year: 2010 Address: 238 KING ST W
Visit their website here.
The Chatham Capitol Theatre is a 1214-seat entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Chatham, Ontario. The theatre first opened as a movie house in 1930 and has recently undergone a reconstruction to become a first-rate destination for live entertainment. The theatre will open its doors to the public in summer/fall of 2010.
The Capitol features a deluxe new balcony with 455 seats in addition to 759 seats on the orchestra level. The 65-foot fly tower and state-of-the-art rigging allows for larger scale and more technically advanced productions. The orchestra pit is designed for the optimal acoustic experience and can also be raised to floor or stage level as desired.
The theatre features art deco detailing throughout with gilded décor, opera boxes, an ornate ceiling, and much more. It is equipped with three lounges, an elevator, and is fully accessible.
2010 performers include:Bill Cosby, Howie Mandel, Great Big Sea, Chantal Kreviazuk, Michelle Wright, Josh Turner (Country Star), Corb Lund, Colm Wilkinson, The Rankin Family & more.
History: Late 1927 – The dream of a new modern theatre in the downtown core of Chatham was begun by Charles Hadley, a prominent businessman in the city.
April 11, 1930 – Mayor Burton L. Bedford formally opened the new Capitol Theatre and dedicated it as the Palace of Pastime to a sold out audience. With a seating capacity of 1500, it was one of the largest theatres in Western Ontario. The opening night feature was the musical comedy “Sally” staring Marilyn Miller.
The next 20 years – The Theatre seating capacity was reduced to 1,000 seats and many minor renovations were undertaken, such as the relocation of the ticket booth from inside to outside the theatre.
1975 – The largest renovation took place when the theatre was split down the centre into two cinemas of 472 seats each, thus bringing the total seats down to 944.
1992 – Famous Players Theatre abandoned the property as a viable movie theatre and the City of Chatham purchased the property.
November 1995 – The Chatham Capitol Theatre Coalition made a proposal to save the theatre and restore it as an entertainment venue. The Coalition was later incorporated as a not-for-profit organization and obtained Registered Charitable status in August 1996.
Band: The Ken Crone Trio Year: 2010 Genre: Jazz Home: Chatham-Kent
Members Ken Crone– piano Pat Crone – drums Ed Laporte – bass
The Ken Crone Trio will entertain you with some of the best jazz music on the planet. With a special guest each night, their concerts are always fresh … always exciting … and always sold out!
Ken has worked with Bill Cosby, Phyllis Diller, the Mills Brothers, the McGuire Sisters and other legends. Pat is the son of Ken.
At age 80, Ken Crone has been making music for almost 70 years. For the past 3 years, the Ken Crone Trio has been performing to sold-out crowds at Studio One in Chatham.
You can catch them live in Studio One (Kiwanis Theatre).
In 2008, the Trio released a CD that includes covers from many of the jazz greats.
Singer: Stephanie McIlroy Release: Life Is Not An Act Year:2010 Genre: Pop Home Town: Merlin Ontario Resides: St. Thomas
Members: Stephanie McIlroy – Vocals, some acoustic guitar Jeff Mifflin – Harmonies and lead guitar Rick Chrysler – Drums Bob Wilson – Bass
Tracks: 01 forever
02 I believe in you
03 Finally gonna be myself
04 Please re-write my history
05 Meet me halfway
06 Life is not an act
07 You don’t know me
08 I need a break
09 You are loved
10 Forgiven
Notes from her bio.
However soon after her high school graduation, Stephanie followed the advice of well intending people and put her dream of becoming a singer/songwriter on the shelf for many years. During that time she got married and started her family as well as pursuing a career in the Social Services field. For her, it was like putting a square peg in the round hole—Stephanie couldn’t find the right job and make it stick. Along her journey, she discovered that when you are meant to do something, you will end up doing it no matter what. Finally Stephanie took the quantum leap to chase her dream of becoming a professional musician following examples like Shaina Twain.
She is a dedicated musician who continues to hone her skills by studying voice at the Royal Conservatory level, mastering the guitar, and learning more about the music industry. In addition to these things, a few years ago Stephanie took up song writing. Her songs can best be described as raw lyrics about real life. She has been compared to recording artists like Sheryl Crow with an easy listening folk rock sound.
Stephanie has just completed studio time with Brad Dugas of Revelation Sound out of Guelph. Her upcoming album of original material is available.
Enjoy this amazing new recording artist who’s music will touch your heart and soul _ * Listen/watch the preview below.
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External video link. Click on video below to play it.
Band: O’Hara Brothers Band (The) Year: 2010 Hometown: Chatham Ontario Style: Rock, Adult
Members:
Toby O’Hara – Vocals, Bass Jeff ‘Mifflin – guitars, saxophone, B. vox Clancy O’Hara – Piano, organ, guitar, B.vox
Rod Beaudry – drums, supporting vocals, percussion
Notes: The band released their first CD in 2003 entitled “Small Town Metaphors”. Although all the members have a rich history with various bands before this, it is worth noting that the band really rolled in this direction from its roots as “the Flaming O’Hara’s”. In 1993, the Flaming O’Hara’s released a CD that included Clancy & Toby. The group played Jersey’s many times during 2009 along with shows in other cities.
Artist: Assume No Order Release: Nothing More Resides: Toronto Home Town: Chatham
Assume No Order is a solo experimental/instrumental project by Nigel Barylewicz.
Tracks 01 Heavy Game 02 False Start 03 First One Of The Day 04 Why Are We Yelling 05 Speaking Of This Heat 06 The Chicken Wing 07 Nothing More 08 Bug Me Anytime You Want 09 Red Amber Ale
Demo Kid – 80’s Radio . A home demo song/video co-written with Rivers Cuomo of Weezer. The song did make it onto Weezer’s 2010 album ‘Death To False Metal. Below is the demo version Demo Kid did & below that is the final album version.
Demo Kid released a 24-song demo in 2007 and hasn’t slowed down a bit. 2008 saw as many as 30 new original songs posted online. Above are a few fun songs/videos from this year.
Chatham Music Archive 