02 June 2015 Published: 02 June 2015 Glen T Brown
Trickbag has been entertaining music lovers live and on record for over three and a half decades. They are now poised to open another exciting musical chapter in their long history. The recent addition of two new members, bassist Ian Taylor and Les Smith on vocals, guitar and harmonica, have revitalized the classic
18 May 2011 Published: 18 May 2011 Paul Panchezak
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
02 December 2010 Published: 13 December 2010 Ric Taylor
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,
11 February 2010 Published: 12 July 2010 Ric Taylor
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.
27 May 2010 Published: 12 July 2010 Ric Taylor
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