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Downchild Blues Band: The end of a legendary era

By Ken Wallis
Canadian blues icons wound down their farewell tour in Hamilton, where they became the inaugural inductees into the Escarpment Blues Society Hall of Fame. After 55 years of hitting the road, the Downchild Blues Band has conducted their farewell tour after deciding it’s time to give up live…
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‘Big Launch Concert’ kicks off new music group

By Ken Wallis
The Escarpment Blues Society has a mandate to support and grow the local blues and roots music scene. It officially launches with a star-studded concert May 28. Excitement is building as a new music collective is ready to take the stage.   The Escarpment Blues Society is…
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Steve Strongman and local guests rock holiday show

By Ken Wallis
The Juno award-winning Hamilton musician is a founding board member of the newly formed Escarpment Blues Society that will promote and support local blues and roots music. What an evening of great music Steve Strongman delivered at his 12th annual holiday party. The Dec. 2 show, a great…