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.
In Conversation with Jason Benoit
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.
Who wants to see AUTUMN HILL in HAMILTON?
CONTEST ALERT
Hey Southern Ontario, are you ready to party?
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.
Small Town Pistols – Jester In A Crown – Acoustic
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
CONTEST ALERT – TIM HICKS – GET A LITTLE CRAZY TOUR
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.
- Name 1 song Tim performed for our Mason Jar Sessions?
- What is the name of Tim’s CURRENT ALBUM?
- Name one of Tim Hicks favourite movies? (Found in the link)
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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Have you seen Tim’s latest Keep On Swinging & Shock The World Trilogy?
Riki Knox – CD Release Party
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
Jason Blaine brings the Three’s A Party Tour home to Ottawa
Ok so Ottawa is a few hours drive east of home for Jason Blaine but, as he put it, it’s as close as he was going to get to bringing his Three’s A Party tour to Pembroke, Ontario. Jason is currently touring Canada with Tebey and James Otto.
Three’s A Party – Nashville North
As we have covered most of the Ontario dates on the Three’s A Party tour here is a quick photo Review of the SOLD OUT show in Georgetown at Nashville North. For those of you that haven’t been to this venue for a show we totally recommend going. With the two levels to take it all in and some great sight lines it really is a great place to see a show. On this night we had a Four’s A Party with the addition of Jesse Labelle to the lineup.
JESSE LABELLE
Jesse Labelle performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
Jesse Labelle performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
Jesse Labelle performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
Jesse Labelle performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
Jesse Labelle performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
JAMES OTTO
James Otto performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
James Otto performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
James Otto performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
James Otto performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
James Otto performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
James Otto performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
TEBEY
Tebey performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
Tebey performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
Tebey performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
Tebey performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
Tebey performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
Tebey performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
JASON BLAINE
Jason Blaine performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
Jason Blaine performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
Jason Blaine performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
Jason Blaine performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
Jason Blaine performs to a Sold Out Nashville North – Photo: Ray Williams
If you are in Western Canada don’t miss this tour it’s headed your way. Grab tickets at www.threesapartytour.com
Thanks to Ray Williams for taking some great shots of the night.
Corey Kelly / @CoreyKelly76
Cold Creek County – Till the Wheels Come Off
Canada’s latest Country sensation Cold Creek County have released a video to their current single Till The Wheels Come Off. Catch the boys on tour with Tim Hicks & Jason Benoit on the Get A Little Crazy Tour with only 4 dates left and 2 of the 4 already sold out you better act fast and get your tickets NOW! Let us know what you think of the new Video below.
Grab your Tickets Here…
Pick Me Up – Brett Kissel
So our good friend Brett Kissel has a new video out for his current single Pick Me Up. And we have to say it is a solid effort by Brett and his team. Bringing the Canadian Country Music video world up a level that is for sure. What do you think?
