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Good News for SUBLIME Fans… looks like Sublime with Rome will drop their sophomore full-length, SIRENS, on July 17, 2015. Co-produced by Paul Leary and Rome, the 11-track album will be released on BMG Chrysalis and follows the band’s 2011 debut, Yours Truly. The new album features the first single, Wherever You Go, which is available now at iTunes (http://smarturl.it/SWRSirens) and can be seen below.

Canaan Smith will be back on Canadian soil later this summer to promote his latest body of work Bronco released June 23rd where ever good music is sold.  Canaan will be at the 4th annual Boots and Hearts Festival being held this year just North of Toronto in Oro-Medonte.   I had a chance to listen to Bronco over the weekend and have to say I was impressed.

I do wish Canaan would have opened the album with the 2nd track Stompin’ Grounds i find it just has a great beat and seems like it was meant to be a an opening track title and all.   From the catchy lyrics to the foot bumpin its just one of those tracks that makes you want to listen to more.  Stompin’ Ground is followed by the first single off Bronco Love You Like That which has seen huge success on both sides of the border.  This is one of those tracks that you can hit repeat on likely 3 or 4 times before you need to move on.   Huge fan of this track and after seeing him perform it this past April in Toronto have to say I am looking forward to it on the big stage at Boots.

When Canaan was in Toronto this past April I had a chance to sit down and talk about the new album and performing live see my interview here.  I can tell you that he loves playing to his fans and when the fans sing back he promises there isn’t a feeling like it.   And this single just has the ladies singing at the top of their lungs nightly I am sure.  While talking to Canaan he mentioned that Bronco was going to give him a more diverse live show, which I can see why this would be the case.   This isn’t just a beer drinking album, it’s an album with a few layers.  That comes up with track Stuck (not my favorite) just feels like he is channeling a little to much Keith Urban in this one. It will add something to the live show I am sure as it slows things down.    With the back half of the album having solid tracks such as American Muscle, Two Lane Road and the title track Bronco.  Canaan put together a pretty solid album its tought to put a full album together in the day of the digital single.  But Canaan buddy you did good.  We hope that you can ride this Bronco to #1.  Check out more on Canaan bleow.

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Yesterday was the final day to catch some free music in Burlington, Ontario as the 37th annual Sound of Music Festival wrapped up with Canadian rock legends Loverboy.  My family and I have been attending SOMF for the past 5 years and LOVE bringing the family down to enjoy the weekend.  As a family we have made it a point to try to make it every year.   This year however I was flying solo and had a chance to spend a couple of days at the event and I have to say I couldn’t be happier with the time spent.   This is one of those festivals that is so diverse in music it has something for everyone.  With so many fantastic artists on the stage this weekend here is what we were able to cover.

Friday June 19th at The Cameron House

It was Birds of Bellwoods that brought us to The Cameron House on Friday night but once we arrived we were happy to stick around. We caught the very end of The Wild Romantics set and we were sad we hadn’t arrived in time to see all of the Friday acts. According to Birds of Bellwoods, The Noisy Locomotive were fantastic!

It’s been a while since I’ve been a “regular” concert goer. But last night that’s exactly what I was. Standing in line, crowded in with lawn seat crowd I was still a happy camper.

Sam Hunt was on stage when I took my “seat”. He played all of my favourites from “Montevello”. No surprises here but definitely no complaints. Nice banter with the crowd.

After a couple of minor delays Small Town Pistols held their CD Release Party for “Pistology” on Tuesday night at The Gibson Guitar Lounge. Amanda and Tyler were in fine form and the small crowd of around 100 were happy to see the band.

If you have been listening to Canadian Country radio over the last say 2 or 3 months then you have defiantly heard the hit single BLAME by the very talented Autumn Hill.    My wife and I actually listened to this album together and we were both in awe of how solid it was from start to finish.

Having a chance to chat with two young veterans (weird combo I know) of the Canadian Country music world I have to admit was a bit intimidating.  Tyler & Amanda Wilkinson have been chatting on the phone about music for the last 20 years and I am sure it can sometimes get a tad boring. But let me tell you they brought it to this one and can’t thank them enough for the time spent with us.   New babies, new album, new shows!  We talk it all.

If you’re a fan of country music and you just so happen to live in Canada you know the name Dean Brody. And if you don’t you must have been living under a rock for the last 12 years.  Dean has been crossing Canada bringing his twang from the small watering hole to the big arena shows for the last 12+ years.   We had the chance to chat with Dean and discuss his new album Gypsy Road along with his upcoming Road Trip with fellow Canadian Paul Brandt.   Enjoy the read.

We had a chance to catch up with Wes Mack last week before he kicked off the Canadian leg of the Shania Twain Lets Rock This Country Tour.  The first night of the tour was June 6^th in Seattle Washington and then carries across Canada for 14 dates and Wes is along for the ride. Let’s just say he might be a little excited.