Wow, not really sure what else to say. Saturday night Tim Hicks and the boys played the final show of the Get A Little Crazy Tour. Tim’s very first headlining tour. Now if you follow me on Facebook you may have seen a post from earlier today. I have seen Tim countless times. From the mall show two years ago to Bala, Boots & Hearts and of course the Riser tour to name a few of the highlight performances but Saturday in Oshawa was a whole new level of Tim Hicks the entertainer.
We had Nashville’s own Michael Ray sit down for a killer Mason Jar Session last month. We already released his first #1 Smash Hit Kiss You In The Morning and this time around it’s his current single Real Men Love Jesus.
Just last week we posted the exclusive acoustic version of the Small Town Pistols‘ latest single off of their album Pistology, Jester In A Crown, and today we’re excited to post the official music video starring our friends Chad Brownlee and Aaron Pritchett and directed by the very talented Stephano Barberis. Check it out and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Wow…
That was fast. So in a blink of an eye the folks over at Havelock didn’t wait long to announce the 2nd round of artists to hit the stage. Here they are and boy the 2nd round ibring’s some true Canadian Country along with some of Nashville’s newest flavour. What do you think?
After having sat with Tim Hicks on a few occasions over the last 2 years its been pretty amazing watching his popularity on the Canadian country music scene flourish. I can recall sitting down with Tim 2 years ago at Boots and Hearts and talking about his contentment in just being a part of the country music scene in Ontario. Last night while standing amid a throng of eager, sweat-drenched fans who were belting out word-for-word the lyrics to nearly every song in his set I was overwhelmed by how quickly things have changed.
Jason Benoit is somewhat of a an anomaly today he has 4 charting singles at radio and yet no full length albums to follow up. We talked about that and a whole lot more while he was pulling into Thunder Bay the other day to play the 2nd date of the Get A Little Crazy tour with Tim Hicks and Sony Music Canada label mates Cold Creek County. I personally had been following Jason for the last I would say 2 years or so. He had posted something on Facebook and we had a short dialogue at that time and I have been watching as things have just exploded for him on the Canadian Country music scene. Here is our chat.
We have a pair of tickets for the Autumn Hill, Jason Beniot & River Town Saints concert set to take place on Tuesday Nov 24th in Hamilton at the Molson Canadian Studio.
How cool is this…
We have partnered with the Small Town Pistols to bring you this exclusive acoustic video of the soon to be released Jester In A Crown. The full video will air soon on CMT in the very near future and was shot by the VERY talented Stephano Barberis. The video will also feature another Canadian Country Star but we won’t spill the beans on that one. Amanda & Tyler shared this awesome acoustic performance with us and we couldn’t wait for you to see it. We would love to hear what you think… We love the acoustic stuff.
Oh and watch we will have these guys in for a Mason Jar Session soon we promise.
Corey
Ok Ontario are you up for a Hell Raising Good Time? Predictable one liner we know but this guy puts on one hell of a show!
WE Have 1 pair of VIP Tickets to the FINAL date of the Get A Little Crazy tour in Oshawa with Tim Hicks, Cold Creek County and Jason Benoit and we want to give them to YOU! All you have to do is answer the following 3 questions below.
For and extra entry be sure to SHARE this post to your Facebook page.
COMMENT BELOW on your answers…..
We will draw a winner THIS FRIDAY November 20th at 5pm.
Good Luck!
For tickets to the remaining shows head over to www.getalittlecrazytour.com
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The Latcham Centre in Port Perry was shakin’ and a rattlin’ on Nov 14 when Riki Knox hosted her CD release party, showcasing her first CD entitled That’s Country Y’all. The new music is available now on her website at www.rikiknox.com and you can also pre-order on iTunes with the CD scheduled to be released on Nov 22, however, the sold out crowd this past Saturday night got an early preview.
Riki Knox performs at her CD Release Party – Photo: Scott Burns Images
Riki Knox has been hard at work to create this full length new release. Teaming up with award winning producer Willie Mack, and writing with the likes of Jason McCoy and Troy Kokol, Knox travelled from Ontario, to Canada’s west coast, and then back and forth from Nashville until she had the music just right. Stints in Texas to film supporting video for her songs also rounded out her travels.
Riki Knox performs at her CD Release Party – Photo: Scott Burns Images
She is no stranger to hard work, and it looks like that work ethic is about to pay off. The 2014 CMAO Rising Star nominee is a consummate performer. She has a very strong presence on stage, a powerful voice, and style all her own. Riki lives the country life in small town Ontario farming community. So when she sings about the country life, she knows what it’s all about.
Introduced by Pete Walker of KX96 country radio, the party got started off on the right foot with a performance from Ben Hudson. The tall Uxbridge area singer/songwriter performed a solid set which included his original song Wear and Tear and certainly got the crowd hopping. Watch for more from this guy!
Riki Knox performs at her CD Release Party – Photo: Scott Burns Images
Riki Knox performs at her CD Release Party – Photo: Scott Burns Images
Knox then took over and delivered her signature energy-driven show. She was supported by a super tight group of musicians that included: Randy Vautour (guitar/vocals), Clayton Mark (guitar), Mike Vautour (drums), Dan McGrath (fiddle), Ron Vautour (bass) and Michelle Vautour (backing vocals).
Working through her set lists, Riki had the Port Perry crowd up dancing and singing and it was very obvious that everyone enjoyed the show. Each person attending received an advance copy of That’s Country Y’all (which is also one of my favourite tracks). One lucky attendee also won a free pair of Lane boots, courtesy of Knox’s sponsor Lane Boots of Texas.
This show marked the third time in 2015 that I was lucky enough to have Riki in front of my camera lens. Absolutely watch out for this lady! Big things are coming. Country radio needs to get fully behind her music and get it out for the masses to enjoy.
Scott Burns
Riki Knox performs at her CD Release Party – Photo: Scott Burns Images
Riki Knox performs at her CD Release Party – Photo: Scott Burns Images
Riki Knox CD Release Party – Photo: Scott Burns Images
Riki Knox performs at her CD Release Party – Photo: Scott Burns Images
Riki Knox performs at her CD Release Party – Photo: Scott Burns Images
Riki Knox performs at her CD Release Party – Photo: Scott Burns Images
Riki Knox performs at her CD Release Party – Photo: Scott Burns Images
