Rockers Pearl Jam have announced their 2016 North American tour kicks off in April and runs through August.
Boots and Hearts 2016 adds more artists….
Our friends over at Boots and Hearts have announced more artists to the 2016 Lineup!
So who has their tickets yet? Cause the addition of these artists might just push you to grab them TODAY!
Eastbound Hoedown 2016…
So the headliners for the 2016 Eastbound Hoedown that takes place in Avondale, Newfoundland have been announced and boy did they go BIG…
So far here is what has been announced we will keep you posted when more artists get added!
FRIDAY NIGHT
LEE BRICE
JASON BENOIT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eygyqonlPQ
With 2 more acts still to be announced.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Rascal Flatts
TEBEY
BIG SMO
MALLORY JOHNSON
MORE TO COME… Ticket info link is below…
TICKET INFO – CLICK HERE
#BuckelUp there are going to be some great nights in Newfoundland this August!!
Corey Kelly / @CoreyKelly76
Lindsay Ell – Mason Jar Session – By The Way
If you haven’t heard Lindsay Ell perform yet this is a great introduction to one of Canada’s hottest country artists. Calgary born, Nashville livin’ Lindsay Ell has performed across North America and is currently on tour with the CMT Next Women of County Tour. We had a chance to catch up with Lindsay before the tour kicked off for a Mason Jar Session. Here is Lindsay performing By The Way. Crank this one up!
Corey Kelly / @CoreyKelly76
Chris Young in Duluth…
Sorry for the delay on this one folks…
Chris Young was originally scheduled to bring his I’m Coming Home tour to Duluth, MN (AMSOIL Arena) on December 3rd, but canceled due to strep. However, as promised, Chris didn’t let fans down when he brought the tour back to town on January 9th.
Next Women of Country @ Rama
This past Friday night the CMT Next Women of Country tour kicked off at Casino Rama. For those not familiar with the idea of this tour last year CMT (USA) announced a short 10 date tour with Jana Kramer and Kelsea Ballerini which had some fantastic success. So CMT decided to up the ante with the 2016 edition with the likes of new comers Tara Thompson and Lindsay Ell along with the talented Brandy Clark while being headlined by the amazing Jennifer Nettles. Not a bad line up at all. They have scheduled a 38 date tour that kicked off in Canada at Casino Rama .
Tara Thompson performs @ Casino Rama on the Next Women Of Country Tour – Photo: Corey Kelly
The evening started off with emerging artist Tara Thompson taking the stage for a brief 2 song set (shortened set from the rest of the dates on the tour I was told) I had the chance to chat with Tara earlier in the day and take in a 5 song performance where she wowed the crowd. Now the set times were slightly moved up to allow for all 4 artists to perform and get the show wrapped up by 11ish. So with only 2 songs to perform in front of a surprisingly somewhat full venue, considering the start time change Tara laced into her quick set and got things kicked off in grand style.
Lindsay Ell Performs during the Next Women of Country tour stop at Casino Rama – Photo: Corey Kelly
Next up was Canada’s own Lindsay Ell. Lindsay has really started to turn heads in Nashville these days with songs such as Shut Me Up and Trippin’ On Us getting spins on Satellite Radio (The Highway of course). Lindsay also only had a quick set to impress. I know the lady sitting beside me was. She couldn’t believe the sound that the girl and the guitar could make with the loop pedals etc. Lindsay is one hell of a guitar player as well. Was great to see her back in Ontario that is for sure.
Lindsay Ell Performs during the Next Women of Country tour stop at Casino Rama – Photo: Corey Kelly
After Lindsay wrapped up it was time for Brandy Clark. I have seen Brandy perform only one other time, when she opened for Eric Church in London last year and she was killer then. Well, not much has changed. She is still killer. Having talked to a couple walking into the venue, they had mentioned that they had come to actually see Brandy Clark, which comes as a bit of a surprise because Brandy has little to no radio play in Canada not sure if that is lack of record label publicity or lack of Country Music stations having too much to choose from these days. BUT.. That said Brandy put on a fantastic 45 min set. But she definitely had the crowd listening.. With her very smart lyrics and great voice to match Brandy Clark is definitely one of those NEXT big things in country music.
You could hear a pin drop in here…@CasinoRamaLive @TheBrandyClark pic.twitter.com/XOE1dhonPy
— Sound Check Ent. (@SoundCheckBlg) January 16, 2016
Then it was time for the lovely Jennifer Nettles. Now Jennifer is about to release her upcoming 2nd solo album and she performed a few off it on Friday along with a plethora of her former hits. With her hit Stay being one that I could just see everyone waiting for and when it started the crowd let her know they were excited to hear it.
Jennifer Nettles Performs during the Next Women of Country stop @ Casino Rama – Photo: Corey Kelly
Now Jennifer is another artists I had never actually had the pleasure of seeing before. Her voice is so recognizable and flawless live. When she kicked things off with her current single Playing with Fire it started with a punch. And it wasn’t till about 4 songs in before it slowed down a little. As you know I am not one to give you a set list of songs performed because I like to leave a little bit of a surprise for those attending the show later in the tour. But easily the stand outs for me were Playing With Fire and Unlove You. Both off the new album coming out in early April. If you have a chance to catch the Next Women of Country Tour I would strong suggest you going. Country music is due for an overhaul from bro-country and these 4 ladies are a hell of a start!
Jennifer Nettles Performs during the Next Women of Country stop @ Casino Rama – Photo: Corey Kelly
Jennifer Nettles Performs during the Next Women of Country stop @ Casino Rama – Photo: Corey Kelly
We had a lot going on Friday with Mason Jar Sessions with both Lindsay & Tara watch for those in the coming weeks! And check out what else is happening over at Casinor Rama here…
CoreyKelly / @CoreyKelly76
Garth Brooks is Coming to Ottawa
We knew the announcement was coming but now it’s Official…
Garth BROOKS is coming back to Ottawa.
Luke Bryan headed back to TORONTO
For all those upset that Luke Bryan isn’t coming to Boots & Hearts this year have no fear.
Luke is bringing his Kill The Lights Tour that sees Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch as support acts. Not a bad way to spend a night or two in June…Here is what we know.
2 Canadian Dates 1 of which we already knew about in Alberta but….
TORONTO – June 24 & 25th at Molson Amphitheatre…. Tix Details to follow.
CALGARY – August 21st @ Country Thunder – Previously Announced
More Details to come….
Wanna See Johnny Reid LIVE?
Sound Check is happy to say we have teamed up with CMT Canada to offer 3 lucky winners a pair of tickets to the Johnny Reid – One Night Stand. For those of you that didn’t make it to see Florida Georgia Line last year you won’t want to miss this one! Johnny Reid is unreal live and seeing him in an intimate setting would just be one heck of an experience. We want to send 3 lucky readers + a guest to catch the show in Toronto.
The South Rocks The Danforth
Chase Rice’s JD & Jesus Tour rolled into the always amazing Danforth Music Hall in Toronto on Saturday night and lets just say, the South was rockin’ the Great White North. If you have been reading the site the last couple month’s you may have noticed that the Cadillac Three have caught my eye as of late. So to have the boys playing the direct support spot on the tour was a win for me.
