For over two decades Trickbag have been at the centre of the Hamilton roots and blues community. Evolving out of the King Biscuit Boy band of the 1990’s they have three albums to their credit including their latest, Tricknology. For this year’s Blues With a Feeling Blues Cruise

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To try and document the impact of Richard Newell on the Canadian blues scene in a few short sentences or paragraphs might seem like a daunting task until one realizes that it can all be summed up in one line – Richard Newell was the blues in Canada. There weren't many before him and, it can easily be argued

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Sonny Del Rio and Friends’ Hamilton Hometown Christmas 8 happens this Sunday December 5 at the Filipino Community Center (1275 King Street E) featuring 40 Sons, Christopher Clause, Dawn Before Decent, Sonny Del Rio Band, Shelley Hastings, Carl Horton,

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What came together as a result of local blues legend Richard ‘King Biscuit Boy’ Newell’s sudden passing eight years ago has grown into an annual celebration of music and music in the hammer – with last year’s event even including an impromptu wedding for

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Trickbag’s Blues By The Bay After 22 years of making some of the finest blues in Hamilton, Trickbag seem poised to be developing their national name. Featuring Paul Panchezak (drums), wife Donna Panchezak (vocals), Larry Feudo (guitar, harmonica), Mike Hickey (bass) and Les Smith (vocals, harmonica, guitar), this weekend they also offer the start of a new monthly blues music concert series.

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