When I first read that Metallica founder and frontman James Hetfield was leaving the band and going country I was honestly surprised but then it occurred to me that there have been plenty of rockers that made the leap before him so it’s not that far of a stretch.
Scotty James – Still – Mason Jar Session
A couple weeks back we had the opportunity to have Waterloo native and emerging country artist Scotty James join us for a Mason Jar Session. His first cut from that session is his soon to be released Still. Love to hear what you think.
JJ Shiplett – Mason Jar Session – Higher Ground
A couple weeks back we had a chance to have emerging artist JJ Shiplett sit down and do an interview & Mason Jar Session with us in Kitchener while on tour with Johnny Reid. Here is JJ performing Higher Ground for our Mason Jar Sessions. If you like what you hear be sure to head over and grab JJ’s EP over on iTunes.
Garth Weekend Festivities in Hamilton!
Recipe for an awesome party? Cold beer, great music, free admission. Hell yeah! Why wouldn’t you?
Garth Brooks – The Experience…
So this past weekend Garth Brooks rolled into Hamilton, Ontario, Canada after 19 loooong years. Last time Garth was in town the venue, now FirstOntario Centre, was called Copps Coliseum and I was in my early 20’s. Garth returned not for one sold out show, but FIVE. I don’t think there is another artist alive that could sell out five shows in four nights in this market.
Scotty McCreery Performs an Unforgettable Show at Mystic Lake
by Tiffany Buszta
Scotty McCreery brought his A-game on Friday night to the Mystic Lake Showroom. A night of unforgettable vocals, high energy and an abundance of laughter, Scotty made sure he hit a show home run.
Ottawa welcomes Johnny Reid back with open arms!
It may have been less than a year since Johnny Reid brought his high spirited show to RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest but his local chapter of the Tartan Army didn’t have any issues packing into TD Place for, what many who have been to multiple stops on the tour are calling, one of the best shows to date on his “What Love Is All About Tour”
Getting To Know The Sound Check Team…
So we thought it was time to introduce all the readers to the amazing people behind the Sound Check Team. Over the last five years SCE has grown leaps and bounds and we just thought maybe you wanted to get to know the team a little more. We are going to be EVERYWHERE this summer so don’t be shy, stop us at a show to say hi.
Intimate and Acoustic with Sean McCann, Pat Maloney and Ken Yates
It’s nice once in a while to wind down from the big production shows to take in a stripped down performance with just a musician, their guitar and their stories. Last week’s intimate and acoustic presentation at Algonquin College featured Sean McCann, Pat Maloney and Ken Yates doing just that.
UPDATED: Guns N’ Roses Reunion Tour includes AC-DC and a stop in Toronto
Specific details have yet to be announced but it is now known that a reunited Guns N’ Roses are hitting the road this summer for the first time in about 20 years.
