ROCKIN' THE BLUES FROM CANADA: 2014

Sunday, December 28, 2014

“ST. JOHN’S INFIRMARY” - CHMR 93.5 FM - SAT., DEC. 27/14

(RE-BROADCAST FROM DEC. 6/14)

Programmed and hosted by Diane Wells (a.k.a. Misty Blue 1955)

1) Tom Prasado Rao (A Very Blue Rock Christmas) - "Christmas in the Ashram" (4:20)

2) Neil w Young [indie mp3] - "That's What Christmas Means to Me" (3:52)

3) Clela Errington (More Love and Happiness) - "White Dove" (3:46)

4) The Resentments (The Resentments) - "I Hate Christmas" (2:58)

5) Shawn King (Christmas Is) - "Gotta Love the Holidays" (3:48)

6) Linda Davis (Christmas Is) - "Snowed-In Christmas" (3:38)

7) Sara Hickman (A Very Blue Rock Christmas) - "Winter Wonderland" (2:26)

8) Shirley Jackson and her Good Rockin' Daddys [indie mp3] - "Santa Is Back" (3:40)

9) Blues Element [indie mp3] - "New Year's Eve Blues" (3:09)

10) Luke McMaster (f. Jim Brickman) (Merry Christmas, Beautiful)
- "Merry Christmas, Beautiful" (2:40)

11) Joseph Spence (Christmas Cookies 3.0 - A Concord Calamity...)
- "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" (2:58)

12) Dave Gunning (Christmas) - "Daddy's Beer" (2:45)

13) Silver Dreamers Band (w/ Ben Reel and Mia Black) (Christmas Is Here)
- "Christmas Is Here" (4:15)

14) Toronto Musicians for Change (Christmas Every Day) - "Christmas Every Day" (3::26)

15) Heartless Bastards (Christmas Cookies 3.0 - A Concord Calamity...) - "Blue Christmas" (2:09)

16) Booker T & The MGs (Christmas Cookies 3.0 - A Concord Calamity...)
- "Winter Wonderland [Instrumental]" (2:08)

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“RADIO KIDS” - CHMR 93.5 FM - SAT., DEC. 27/14

(RE-BROADCAST FROM DEC. 6/14)

Programmed and hosted by Ms. Misty from Across the Ocean and Far Away

1) Rockabye Baby (Lullaby Renditions - Led Zeppelin) - “Over the Hills and Far Away" (0:37)
[intro clip]
2) Charlie Hope (Sing As We Go!) - "The Shoemaker and the Elves" (6:38)
3) The Pop Ups (Appetite for Construction) - "Glitter Everywhere" (1:14)
4) Kathy Reid-Naiman (Sing the Cold Winter Away) - "Christmas Is Coming" (0:51)
5) Kathy Reid-Naiman (Sing the Cold Winter Away) - "Santa Claus with His Long White Beard" (1:45)
6) Kathy Reid-Naiman (Sing the Cold Winter Away) - "Santa's Reindeer" (0:26)
7) David Wilcox (A Very Blue Rock Christmas) - "The Rudy Rap" (2:10)
8) Colonel Tom and the Loose Cannons (For the Young'uns) - "Old King Cole" (3:57)
9) Colleen Power (w/ Crooked Stovepipe) (For Little Ones) - "Noel" (1:56)
10) Helen Austin (Colour It) - "Can't Wait for Christmas" (2:37)
11) Helen Austin (Always be a Unicorn) - "Gingerbread Abode" (2:58)
12) Helen Austin (Colour It) - "Wintery Night in Town" (2:49)
13) Peter Combe (Kiddywinks) - "Happy Holiday" (3:02)
14) Terry Draper (Can You Pretend) - "A Song for Christmas" (3:32)
15) Robert & Roger Russell (Santa's Coming on a Rhino) - "Mummer's Song" (3:02)
16) Robert & Roger Russell (Santa's Coming on a Rhino) - "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (2:50)
17) Robert & Roger Russell (Santa's Coming on a Rhino) - "Santa's Coming on a Rhino" (3:32)
18) Barfoot and Ransom (Santa Is Missing) - "You Can't Take the Ho-Ho-Ho out of Holiday" (4:57)
19) Rockabye Baby (Lullaby Renditions - Led Zeppelin) - "Thank You" (0:40

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM RYAN LAIRD

I hope that you have a very memorable and special holiday season with your family and friends this year!

I would like to take this time to THANK YOU for your support. Without your support, it would not have been possible to create my new album, entitled, "Bigger Than That", set for release in the Spring of 2015. You are the true reason behind the music.

If you would like to stay in touch with the latest from all my tours and music, please LIKE the Facebook Page:

www.facebook.com/RyanLairdOfficial

And/Or: Follow me on Twitter: @RyanLaird

I am very pleased to be apart of an amazing campaign for Bullying Prevention & Youth Empowerment, called BiggerThanThat!

It is through this campaign that I am honoured to help change the life of a child. BiggerThanThat! works firsthand towards bullying awareness, prevention and igniting change.

It is very near and dear to my heart that our youth feel that they can achieve their dreams and not succumb to negative influences that surround them.

If you are interested in more information or in helping this amazing cause, please visit: www.BiggerThanThat.org

Together, we can all be "Bigger Than That!" and rise above bullying.

All my best over the holiday season,

Ryan Laird

Visit my NEW site here!

Friday, December 26, 2014

“ROCKIN’ THE BLUES FROM CANADA” - CHMR 93.5 FM - THURS., DEC. 25/14

(RE-BROADCAST FROM DEC. 4/14)

Programmed and hosted by D.D. Rocker

1) Dave Gunning (Christmas) - "What Child Is This?" (3:01)

2) Dave Gunning (Christmas) - "Christmas Bells" (2:24)

3) Spencer Day (Christmas Cookies 3.0 - A Concord Calamity
- Concord Music Group Holiday Sampler) - "If Christmas Doesn't Kill Me" (3:45)

4) Luke McMaster (ft. Jim Brickman) (Merry Christmas, Beautiful)
- "Merry Christmas, Beautiful" (2:40)

5) Lord Weatherby [indie mp3] - "Santa Claus Is Freaking Me Out" (2:48)

6) Robert & Roger Russell (Santa's Coming on a Rhino) - "Jingle Bell Rock" (3:09)

7) Robert & Roger Russell (Santa's Coming on a Rhino) - "Santa Looked Alot Like Daddy" (3:35)

8) Slidawg & The Redneck Ramblers (Christmas at Home: A Blue Collar Christmas)
- "All I Want for Christmas Is a Billy Bass" (2:53)

9) Drive-By Truckers (The Fine Print) - "Mrs. Claus Kimono" (4:26)

10) Johnny Cooper (Christmas with Coop) - "Please Come Home for Christmas" (3:03)

11) Rufus Thomas (Christmas Cookies 3.0 - A Concord Calamity
- Concord Music Group Holiday Sampler) - "I'll Be Your Santa Baby" (3:34)

12) Chick Willis (Chick 4 Christmas) - "Chick 4 Christmas" (4:17)

13) Desert Heat (Christmas Is) - "On Christmas Day" (2:46)

14) She Wants Revenge (Nightmare Before Christmas - Bonus Disc)
- "Kidnap the Sandy Claws" (5:10)

15) Brave Combo (Christmas Cookies 3.0 - A Concord Calamity
- Concord Music Group Holiday Sampler) - "Mambo in a Brand New Year" (2:53)

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“IRON MAIDENS” - CHMR 93.5 FM - THURS., DEC. 25/14

(RE-BROADCAST FROM DEC. 4/14)

Programmed and hosted by D.D. Rocker

1) Kathie Baillie (Christmas Is) - "On a Night Like This" (4:02)

2) Toronto Musicians for Change (Christmas Every Day) - "Christmas Every Day" (3:26)

3) Carolyna Lovely [indie mp3] - "I Can Give You Love" (2:41)

4) Deerstet-Music [indie mp3] - "Christmas Everywhere" (2:44)

5) Madison Violet (No Fool for Trying) - "Small of My Heart" (4:21)

6) Heartless Bastards (Christmas Cookies 3.0 - A Concord Calamity
- Concord Music Group Holiday Sampler) - "Blue Christmas" (2:09)

7) Brenda Lee [indie mp3] - "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" (2:09)

8) Pretty Gritty [indie mp3] - "Silent Night" (4:31)

9) Shirley Jackson and Her Good Rockin' Daddys [indie mp3] - "Santa Is Back" (3:40)

10) Blues Element [indie mp3] - "New Year's Eve Blues" (3:09)

11) Meiko (Christmas Cookies 3.0 - A Concord Calamity
- Concord Music Group Holiday Sampler) - "Wonderful Christmastime" (3:11)

12) Shelley King (Building a Fire) - "Christmas in Austin" (3:08)

13) Treasa Levasseur [indie mp3] - "Gee Whiz, It's Christmas" (2:56)

14) Pam Tillis (Christmas Is) - "Beautiful Night" (3:13)

15) Shelly Rann (w/ Chip Martin [indie mp3] - "Love Is All" (4:07)

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Sunday, December 21, 2014

“ST. JOHN’S INFIRMARY” - CHMR 93.5 FM - SAT., DEC. 20/14

(RE-BROADCAST FROM DEC. 6/14)

Programmed and hosted by Diane Wells (a.k.a. Misty Blue 1955)

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“RADIO KIDS” - CHMR 93.5 FM - SAT., DEC. 20/14

(RE-BROADCAST FROM DEC. 6/14)

Programmed and hosted by Ms. Misty from Across the Ocean and Far Away

“ROCKIN’ THE BLUES FROM CANADA” - CHMR 93.5 FM - THURS., DEC. 18/14

(RE-BROADCAST FROM DEC. 4/14)

Programmed and hosted by D.D. Rocker

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“IRON MAIDENS” - CHMR 93.5 FM - THURS., DEC. 18/14

(RE-BROADCAST FROM DEC. 4/14)

Programmed and hosted by D.D. Rocker

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Saturday, December 13, 2014

JAZZ-BLUES GUITARIST JACK DE KEYZER RELEASES VOODOO BOOGIE CD

Season's greetings! It's been a while since the last newsletter. Hoping this finds everyone well! I have a new live CD out, Voodoo Boogie, the companion to 2010 Juno Winner The Corktown Sessions. Corktown was mostly set 1 and Voodoo Boogie is the best of the rest. It's available, along with my other discs, through Indiepool and has been getting some nice reviews.

2015 will mark my 40th year in the music business and 30th as the Jack de Keyzer band, so we are planning some special shows for the New Year to celebrate. Thanks for your long time support; it's been a terrific ride so far! All the best to everyone over the Holidays and 2015.

We still have a few shows left for 2014, and you can get full details at my website.

Friday, December 12 7:00pm Etobicoke, ON| Markland

Saturday, December 13 8:00pm Port Dover, ON|Lighthouse Theatre

Wednesday, December 17 9:00pm Kitchener|Bobby O Brien's

Friday, December 19 8:00pm Gananoque, ON|Ruff Cut

Saturday, December 20 9:00pm Hamilton, ON|Stonewalls

Wednesday, December 31 9:30 pm Toronto, ON| Eaton Chelsea Hotel, Monarch's Pub w. Jerome Godboo

Thursday, January 1, 2015 3:00pm Brantford, ON| Polish Hall w. Jerome Godboo

Friday, January 2, 2015 7:30pm London, ON|London Music Club - The Big Hall Jack de Keyzer solo

Jack

Praise for Voodoo Boogie:

Jack as in Canada's premiere blues guitarist, he's got a new cd out - Voodoo Boogie and it smokes with the tones that everyone associates with Jack. All in all this is a must have cd. It's Jack De Keyzer as Canada's king of the blues guitar. Bob Dylan once said if Jack de Keyzer lived in the U.S. he'd be famous. Thankfully Jack lives in Canada and to true Canadian blues lovers, he's as famous as it gets. Ken Wallis Blues Blast 101.5FM

Jack de Keyzer has been the man for a long time. The band was hot the whole night, and it must have been hard not putting most of these on the first album. His cover of Muddy Waters' You Shook Me features ferocious guitar solos. At one point he plays a run that takes him away from the key but back into it seconds later with an ingenious progression, something jazz pros would love. The guy can play; he is a monster. Bob Mersereau, CBC radio

De Keyzer has survived and thrived all these years because he gets it; he's an entertainer. It's about his audience; connecting, engaging and always delivering something new and memorable. Because he's fan-centric people want to see him, support him and say thank you with a standing ovation and a promise to see him again. Karma Productions, London

www.jackdekeyzer.com

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