The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC are pleased to announce the 2018 inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame will be world-renowned rockers Barenaked Ladies – Ed Robertson, Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn and Tyler Stewart – alongside original member, co-founder and singer-songwriter Steven Page. The band celebrates their 30th anniversary this year, marking three decades as legendary performers and one of Canada’s most celebrated collectives, earning countless accolades including eight JUNO Awards, two Billboard Music Awards and multiple Grammy nominations.
Robby Johnson – Big Time Lyric Video
We’ve had our eye on Robby Johnson for some time now and just this past week Robby released the lyric video for his new single
“Big Time” which was co-written by Chris Young.
Loverboy announced as first 2018 Kemptville Live Music Festival headliners
The Kemptville Live Music Festival kicked off their headliner announcements with Award-Winning Canadian musicians for the fourth year
in a row.
James Barker Band’s Game On Tour takes over Algonquin Commons Theatre in Ottawa.
Last night the James Barker Band and Meghan Patrick along with guest Jojo Mason performed to a sold-out crowd at the Algonquin Commons Theatre in Ottawa. This talented group of singers/songwriters were the recipe for a night of country madness in the best way possible. Country fans from as far as could be seen were singing and dancing along to every song sang.
Live Nation’s Great Canadian Hometown Tours, a great way to save on concerts!
Everyone knows we love live music, we have the luxury of getting into many of our favourite shows as media but we know that for most of you that’s not the case and sometimes it’s tough to pick and choose which shows you’re going to take in. While Live Nation hopes to make that choice a little easier with their Great Canadian Hometown Tours promotion!
Gordon Lightfoot coming to RBC Theatre at Budweiser Gardens
In the music world, Gordon Lightfoot may very well be the idol of icons. When listening to a Lightfoot recording, Bob Dylan “doesn’t want the song to end”, and can’t think of any of his songs he doesn’t like. Daniel Lanois loves everything about him. Jimmy Buffett admits he always tries to write songs like him. But rather than bask in the adulation he so clearly inspires, the musical legend continues to work harder than ever. Currently marking five decades of touring and counting, Gordon Lightfoot will once again invite fans to be a part of his legacy when he embarks on his 2018 Canadian Tour.
Bitter North ends 2017 on a high note – CD Release
Local artists Bitter North released their second album, Vacation Days, on December 2, 2017 at Black Squirrel Bookstore at 1073 Bank Street in Ottawa, Ontario with a release party with some of their fans, friends and family. The event saw the band play their entire album start to finish with some classic gems thrown in. Throughout the night the members could be seen mingling and taking pictures with the crowd.
Wes Mack New Single House On Fire – Interview
Alberta native and top 10 Country artist, Wes Mack has released his new single House On Fire on Friday (via iTunes and Spotify). Produced by Jordan Orbek and co-written by Donny Anderson and Murray Daigle House On Fire combines Mack’s memorable vocals with an infectious, upbeat chorus coupled with his signature pop / country twang. The single hits Canadian Country radio in January and is accompanied by a new (self directed) music video (Mack has received multiple CCMA nominations for Video Director of the Year).
DANNY SYLVESTER AND SANDI SKYE HIT LASSO LIVE IN PEMBROKE ON AND LEAVE THEM WANTING MORE.
The Danny Sylvester Band and Sandi Skye were recently at Lasso Live in Pembroke and had this bar rocking out country style deep into the early hours. These two singers/songwriters were the perfect pairing for a night to just sing, dance and let go and have good time and from all appearances that’s exactly what the audience did.
2017 Country Music Year in Review
It seems like just yesterday we were counting down from 2016 to 2017, it’s amazing how time flies when you’re having fun. 2017 also known as Canada 150 came with its share of highlights from the JUNOs to the Grey Cup and plenty of amazing milestones in between. Here’s a look back at the year that was and the year, we predict, lies ahead in 2018.
