Thom's in the new issue of the Brant Beacon

 

Thom's in the new issue of the Brant Beacon

The passing of Bob Silverthorn

 

SILVERTHORN, Robert "Bob" On Sunday, March 27th 2022 at the Brantford General Hospital at the age of 75 due to illness "Dad to Courtney, he will also be missed and fondly remembered by Gail, brother Gary (Bonnie),sisters Sandra, and Karen (Brian), and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by brother Ronald (2000). Bob was born December 10, 1946, in Burford to Howard and Marion Silverthorn. He developed a love and talent for music/guitar in his early teens, playing with bands across Ontario even before graduating high school (NPC). A founding member of Whisky Hollow, he joked he needed job security and left the band for a career with Canada Customs; Bob continued playing part time and became announcer at Paris and Flamboro Speedway. We think he liked to hear himself. When Bob Retired from Customs with over 25 years of service, he especially enjoyed his trailer at the lake: fishing; puttering and spending time with Donna, and Akers friends. He also still loved playing with (Bob & Bev.). Despite his diagnosis, we really thought he would stay longer - but knowing Dad, he probably wanted to beat the traffic! Courtney wishes to extend sincere gratitude to everyone who has provided care, compassion and support: The Team at Juravinski Cancer Clinic, Staff at Bayshore, and Brantford General Hospital, Neighbours and Friends, Bob MaryAnn, and Keith. He is reunited with long-lost bandmates and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McCleister Funeral Home, 495 Park Road N. Brantford. In keeping with Bob's wishes cremation has taken place, family and friends will be advised of a celebration of life at The Royal Canadian Legion Dunsdon Branch # 461, 9 Tollgate Road, Brantford on Sunday July 10, 2022 from 1-5 pm. Condolences and memories maybe shared with the family at www.mccleisterfuneralhome.ca

No doubt, a jam session is happening on the Other Side & if sadly, not for us. He never liked the Encore.
"Bob has left the building"

Bob usually kept in touch with me, and so when I hadn't heard from him for a while, I did a google search, and unfortunately my worst fears were confirmed, another member of Whisky Hollow crossed over to the other side. Bob was very instrumental in assisting me with my early research when I began the Brant County Sound Project in 2015. We enjoyed several beers together over the years as the project progressed and each of the three books were published. We also had a mutual connection with Gerry Risser, another phenominal Brantford guitarist. Bob was a gentle soul and a great musician, and he will be missed. 

"That Brant County Sound! The Discographies" is released as an eBook for the first time!

 

Author Thom Ryerson proudly presents “That Brant County Sound! The Discographies” as an E-Book for the very first time! This very informative book was originally published in 2017, and has now been fully updated to 2021 with both new and revised biographies and some great new photos, many in full colour.

Perfect for audiophiles, this book lists a biography, a discography, complete track listings, and chart positions (where known) for over 70 artists based in the Brantford and surrounding area. The same information is also given for 6 local record labels; Burco, Counterpoint, M.B.S., Noro/NRG, Shotgun and Track Records.

The artists listed in the book include Marie Bottrell, Johnny Burke & Eastwind, Terry Carisse, Larry Coad, JK Gulley, Rockin’ Bobby Harris, Earl Heywood, Harry Hibbs, Kelly J., Larry Lee & The Leesures, Myrna Lorrie, Charlie Louvin, Harold MacIntyre, Fred McKenna, The Mercey Brothers, Roger Quick, Joan Spalding, Terry Sumsion, Gordie Tapp, Graham Townsend, Thomas Wade, The Walters Family, Whisky Hollow, Michelle Wright and many many more.

The e-book also features lots of rare and fascinating colour photos.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to own a great book detailing the intricacies of local country talent from the seventies and beyond.

Paper copies retail for $19.99, while the E-Book will retail for $6.98 at Amazon’s Kindle.

                                                   Buy the e-Book HERE!

Thom’s official website is http://mouton-music-canada.com/

Find him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/4148997563

To purchase a print copy of “That Brant County Sound! The Discographies,”contact Thom Ryerson at thom@mouton-music-canada.com

“That Brant County Sound! The Discographies,” by Thom Ryerson

ISBN 978-1-987940-11-4 (Print)
ISBN 978-1-987940-12-1 (Epub)

Thom Ryerson Needs Your Help!

            

Do you have a copy of this tape? I'm hoping to release an anthology of Ryk and Jo Brennan's music either at the end of this year, or next spring, but one stumbling block is that I need the above cassette to finish the job. Only 500 copies were issued in Brant County over 1993, and I have had ads up looking to buy one for over a year. At this point I would be happy to either borrow or rent a copy so I can get a good scan of the cover, and make copies of the songs Dancing Harp, Jo's Waltz, Just A Lullaby, Poor Little Rich Girl, El Dorado, and Dandelion Wine. If you have one of these cassettes and would like to share or rent it out, please contact me at Thosryerson@gmail.com 

This is the CD that I'm hoping to release either at the end of this year or the spring of next year. It will be a 28 song compilation of everything that Ryk and Jo recorded between 1978 and 1997. They recorded one vinyl single, a record album, a cassette and finally a CD. This compliation will put eveything in one easy place an on one easy format. 

Author finally buys last two singles for his collection

                                           
Author Thom Ryerson was finally able to buy the last two elusive Thunderbird singles. He just decided to look in the Discogs records for sale section two weeks ago and found them both there, Dusty Road's "I'm Waiting for a Train," and Roger Quick's "Doing the best that I Can." 

This single was Roger's second highest charting record, peaking at #32 on the Canadian Country charts in 1977. This record and the one above it were the hardest to find, which means they may not have sold as well as some of thier others. 

This gives me 31 Thunderbird singles, released between 1975 and 1979. There could still be something out there I don't know about, because there never was a master list. I built up everything from my own reserach, beginning back in early 2015 as I slowly learned about Roger Quick's career. He was the catalyst for all of this, and I am in his debt. Marilyn Caswell and John Wedge were also very instrumental in my early days of research. 

The last thing I need now are the 8-Tracks. I still need Roger Quick's first album, "The Rainbow Special," and his fourth album, "The Roger Quick Show." I also need Dug Bond's debut solo album, "Leaving Loving You," and Dusty Road's 1976 self titled effort. 

Canadian Hit Music Collection "Song Of The Day"

Bob Klein of the Canadian Hit Music Collection has informed us that "Inflation Blues" by Happy Tracks featuring Jim Allison is the newest addition to their archives. This is the second Brant Country Sound song to be picked as "Song of the Day."  

"Inflation Blues"

by: Happy Tracks

Released in 1975. "Inflation Blues" by Happy Tracks, is a great upbeat Country song! It was recorded at Mercey Brothers Sound studio and is available on Thunderbird Recordings, courtesy of our good friends at Mouton Music Canada.

To visit the Canadian Hit Collection web-page, please click on this link:  Song Of The Day

Gary and Everill Muir on CD!

Gary and Everill Muir - Bright Fine Gold - The Best Of  (Aug 17th 2020)

Before Gary and Everill Muir recorded for Thunderbird Recording in 1976, they had a previous folk career based in New Zealand. This brand new CD collects all their New Zealand folk music and the two songs for Thunderbird all in one place. Twenty-three great songs transferred from vinyl to digital files at the Mouton Music Studios. This collection spans their entire career from 1965 to 1977. This collection is being released as a digital CD, a physical CD, and can be listened to at YouTube as well. This wonderful collection is available for $19.99 Canadian, postage paid to anywhere on the planet, and also from Thom Ryerson personally. The digital versions are available at i-Tunes and Amazon Music, and can also be viewed at YouTube.  

Here is the track listing: