I recall a time, not so long ago, when women dominated the country music scene. Fast forward to the second decade of the 21st century and it’s almost the exact opposite…to the point where one radio consultant, Keith Hill, actually went on the record and said “If you want to make ratings in country radio, take females out.”
Four Chords and The Truth
The Dakota Confessions
Blackout Tour packs a punch…
Friday night in Oshawa was, well…one hell of a party.
Cold Creek County Rock Sarnia…
Nothing much gets me interested in going to Sarnia Ontario, however, when you line up two energy packed country music performers in a small venue, why not make the trek down the 402 to Lambton County? The Station Music Hall in Sarnia has a long history of bringing big names to their small stage, and the venue didn’t disappoint.
Eric Ethridge performs at the Station – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Etheridge and his clan of talented musicians opened up the hometown show with nothing less than a spectacular performance. This was the first time I have seen Eric perform and I couldn’t figure out who to keep my eye on while they were on the stage. From Eric’s powerful vocals and work on the guitar to his fiddle player who is like a reincarnation of Jimi Hendrix with his visual display of fiddle playing. Eric and his boys got the crowd fired up with a solid 45-minute set of mainly originals and some classic country favourites. This guy and his band are a group we have to keep our eyes on in 2016. I think big things are about happen for them!
Eric Ethridge performs at the Station – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Up next, some guys who don’t need much of an intro in Ontario. They have been playing their brand of country music all over the province and Canada this past year including a cross country slot on the “Get a Little Crazy Tour”, with Tim Hicks and Jason Benoit.
Cold Creen County performs at the Station Mill in Sarnia – Photo: Bill Woodcock
This was my 4th time seeing the boys of Cold Creek County rock the stage and I must say every time I see them it just keeps getting better. Their presence on the stage is powerful and a small club is a great place to see them if you are lucky enough to get that chance. You become part of the show.
Cold Creek County performs at Mill Creek pub
They had the packed house singing along with their hits “Our Town “, and “Till The Wheels Come Off”. I sense a new summer anthem coming from these guys, too, with “Beer Weather”. The crowd was rocking to it, throughout. They even threw in a couple of classic rock covers with their country style mixed in. The entire venue was rocking with their rendition of the Queen classic “Fat Bottom Girls“, and Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock and Roll”.
Brandon of Cold Creek out making the fans smile. Photo – Bill Woodcock
It was a good send off to the boys as they are heading south to Nashville, right after this stop, to do some showcasing and work. I predict big things coming from these guys, and we are already seeing their names pop up at a number of festivals this summer. If you have the chance, don’t miss their set. You’ll be impressed and be singing along in no time!
Bill Woodcock for Sound Check Entertainment
Cavendish adds more to 2016 Lineup
If you live in the Eastern part of Canada and LOVE Country Music this is always one heck of a party.
Cavendish Beach Fest 2016 announced a few more artists to the line up.
With the likes of Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney and The Band Perry already announced back in November today they announced a few more to the line up and when we say a few… We mean a bunch!
Wayhome 2016 Announcement
So the fine folks over at Wayhome have made the big splash with their line up…
Is Country Music having an Identity Crisis? #MondayMusings
It seems more and more these days that country music is having a real identity crisis, at least that’s how it looks to someone who has really only been big into country for the last 20, or so, years.
CMT Canada not gonna be Country no more?
Some scary news for Country Music in Canada this morning….
Justin Moore headed to Casino Rama!
CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Big Machine Recording artist Justin Moore is headed to Casino Rama MAY 7th! If you haven’t had a chance to catch one of the hottest country acts in North America yet, we have your chance! Check out below….
TICKET DETAILS…
Saturday -May 7
Show time: 8:00 PM
Doors open: 7:00 PM
Price: starting at $32
Club in-person presale: Sun Feb 14 – 10:00 AM
Club online presale: Mon Feb 15 – 12:00 PM
Public on-sale: Wed Feb 17 – 12:00 PM
CONTEST DETAILS….
So here is the deal, we have 1 pair of Justin Moore tickets for the May 7th performance at the always exciting CasinoRama. How do you win you ask?
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That’s all you have to do. CONTEST Closes Feb 15th @ 2 PM
Want to know what other COUNTRY shows are coming to Rama in the coming months…. Take a look here.
Feb 26th – ELI YOUNG BAND – Tickets
Mar 4th – LEANN RIMES – Tickets
Mar 12th – LONESTAR – Tickets
Apr 15th – TERRI CLARK – Tickets
Apr 16th – RODNEY CARRINGTON – Tickets
Mother Mother and Alvvays among headliners at 2016 Tim Horton’s Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
Tim Horton’s Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival Logo
It’s that time of year again, some of Ottawa’s biggest summer events are announcing their 2016 lineups. First out of the gate is the 23rd Annual Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival who, this morning, announced their incredible lineup of entertainment on the Hillside Amphitheatre stage.
