Bestival Toronto has announced Fido as a new sponsor and they’ll be bringing us five dates leading up to the festival.
2015 Calgary Stampede Nashville North Lineup Announced
One of the most anticipated country western events in Canada is the Calgary Stampede. We were lucky enough to be there for Stampede 101 in 2013. Although you will find music from every genre at the Stampede Nashville North is one of the hottest parties in town and today the 2015 Nashville North Lineup was announced!
Top 8 Finalists for 2015 Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase
Republic Live, organizers of the Boots and Hearts Music Festival,has announced the Top 8 Finalists for the Emerging Artist Showcase presented by SiriusXM Canada. The final eight artists include Birds of Bellwoods, Eric Ethridge, James Barker Band, Johnson Crook, Leanne Pearson, Ray Gibson, Tenille Arts and Travis Wood. The finalists will be competing for a chance to perform on the Main Stage at Boots and Hearts prior to Thomas Rhett on Sunday, August 9th, in addition to winning a single release with Universal Music Canada and an opportunity to perform on the Main Stage at Boots and Hearts 2016. Fans are invited to vote for the Top 8 Finalists at www.bootsandhearts.com/showcase. Fan votes will determine the artists’ placement in the performance line up on the Front Porch Stage in front of a panel of judges at Boots and Hearts on Saturday, August 8, 2015.
Luke Bryan brings powerhouse, and emotional show to country music hungry Ottawa
It’s no secret that the city of Ottawa is thirsting for country music lately, with two country music stations and a country heavy line-up at Ottawa Bluesfest, I can’t think of anyone better to kick off a summer of country music in Ottawa than the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan. Living up to his title Luke proved he was more than ready, and able, to quench our thirst.
Ottawa’s Summer of Music begins!
It may only be May 1 but tonight kicks off one of the biggest summer’s of live music Ottawa has seen in a very long time.
CMW 2015 – Who’s On My List
CMW 2015 starts tomorrow and if you haven’t nailed down your schedule yet let me propose the following options or additions.
North Bay’s Summer in the Park 2015 Kickin it Country and Killer Classic Rock
The 2015 lineup for North Bay’s Summer in the Park was announced this week and it’s fully loaded with plenty of Kickin it Country and Killer Classic Rock!
Amy Metcalfe’s Debut Album – Now Available!
A multi-faceted talent grown in a small town in Manitoba, and cured on an acreage in Alberta, Amy Metcalfe is the newest face to Country Music.
Dean Brody Gypsy Road Release & Giveaway!
We’ve Got a Dean Brody Contest Happening!
On Tuesday we reviewed Dean Brody‘s “Gypsy Road” and last night we were thrilled to be in the audience for this exclusive event at Boots and Bourbon. You can read the review here.
Brockville Arts Centre launching new VIP Membership!
Leading Canadian artists and performers have touted the Brockville Arts Centre as Canada’s foremost mid-sized historic theatre. The recent $2 million facelift, has raised the eyebrows of Canada’s musical elite with a sound system equivalent to Celine Dion’s Las Vegas system. Luxurious seating duplicated form Washington’s Lincoln Centre and historic chandeliers from the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City. One of the most memorable compliments comes from renowned Canadian Artist, John McDermott, who was quoted that “of the many continents he has performed at, Brockville Arts Centre has acoustic excellence second to none”.
