It was a great start to the day with the first full day of Ram Rodeo action in the rodeo ring. The stands were full and everyone had a blast. Weather was moving in for the evening but it didn’t seem to deter the fans that were busy streaming into the venue to get a spot close to the stage.
Introducing, This Man, Cory Marquardt
Northern Ontario native Cory Marquardt is fresh off the release of his hot debut cd, This Man, an opening spot for Toby Keith, on his western Canada stops, and a nationwide tour with Aaron Pritchett and King and Cash. This fall you’ll catch him at events across the country but tonight, July 26, Cory takes to the stage at Capital Country Fest @ Spencerville Stampede. We spoke to Cory about his start in music, his new album and his life on the road.
Kendrick Lamar Headlines Day 2 of WayHome Arts and Music Festival
Today I attended my first hip hop show. Thanks to WayHome and thank you Kendrick Lamar, tonight, you touched me and I wasn’t alone. The 30,000 plus crowd who gathered for the show were feeling it too. We waited patiently for Kendrick to take the stage and take it, he did. The crowd was putty in his hands from the second he stepped on stage, and he knew it.
Tim Hicks brings the party back to Spencerville
It was the fall of 2014 we were approached by the folks at the Spencerville Stampede asking if we’d be interested in working with them on their 2015 entertainment lineup. Going into their 4th year this year the Stampede had always had a musical component but they wanted to raise the ante and bring some higher profile entertainment to the event.
WayHome Music and Arts Festival Day 1
Thousand Foot Krutch, Bear Mountain, For Esmé, Hozier and Neil Young + Promise of the Real
A fantastic music filled, gorgeous Ontario day at the brand new Burl’s Creek Facility. If you were wondering if they could pull it off, they absolutely did.
Airwaves – Brett Kissel
Just in time for his appearance on the Sound Check Entertainment stage at Capital Country Fest @ Spencerville Stampede Brett Kissel has released the official music video for his latest single “Airwaves“.
Dropping Anchor with Autumn Hill
We had a chance to sink our toes into the sand with Autumn hill a couple of weeks back. Blame their current hit single was sitting at #4 on Canadian Country Radio. We sat on a beach to discuss the release of Anchor there latest offering of tunes you just can’t skip. This album was released by Wax Records and distributed by Universal Music Canada and have to thank Allison at Universal for setting this one up.
Birds of Bellwoods Release Their First Single, “Sky”
Boots and Hearts emerging artist competitors Birds of Bellwoods released their first single today and we’ve got it for you!
The Story of Dear Rouge
It was February 2015 and my step son called me asking if there was any way I could try and get him or win him tickets to see a band called Dear Rouge at the Ritual Nightclub the following month. The show was a win your way in promotion being put on by the folks at Live 88.5. At the time I had not heard of Dear Rouge so I decided I’d check them out, from the first song I listened to I was instantly a fan and knew I had to interview them to get to know them and the story behind their music a bit better.
Hangin’ with Andy Grammer…
Odds are if you have a car with a working radio you’ve heard Andy Grammer’s hit single, “Honey I’m Good.” But Andy’s musical depth and agility show that he’s no one trick pony and you’ll be hearing a lot more from this multi-talented singer-songwriter in the future. Recently I had the pleasure of having what Andy appropriately called “Not an interview, but a hang” at the Rivoli in Toronto.
