White Cowbell Oklahoma Sets Ottawa on Fire
Whisky, chainsaws, power tools, fireballs, dancing girls and cowbells. Sounds like one hell of a party. Or just another day at the office for the rock n roll freight train extravaganza known as White Cowbell Oklahoma.
Bedouin Soundclash kick off 2019 Ice Dragon Boat Festival
After a great day with the International Ice Dragon Boat Festival at Dow’s Lake, what better way to cap off your night than an intimate show with Canadian Duo Bedouin Soundclash.
Andy Shauf brings The Party to MEGAPHONO
Helping warm up the winter chill, February ushers in the Ottawa-based music festival and conference MEGAPHONO. Hosting music industry professionals, film/TV music supervisors and more, February 7-9th saw the city light up with over 70 local and regional artists in 20 venues across Ottawa-Gatineau. As part of the line-up, the Friday evening showcased Polaris-prize 2016 […]
Talkin’ Jazz with Steve Berndt
If you’ve been out to an O-town festival or caught some live music at one of the clubs, chances are you’ve seen Steve Berndt perform. The man gets around. From swinging performances with soul sensations The Commotions, bopping beats and jumpin’ blues with The Jivewires, to smaller trio tributes to Tom Waits, Berndt and his […]
CANCELLED: Roxodus adds…even more ROCK with Headstones, Big Wreck, Collective Soul & more
In case you didn’t think the lineup as it stands for Ontario’s newest Music Festival, Roxodus, has added even more star power to their superstar lineup!
Country Megaticket Launch Party – Special performances by Dean Brody & Dallas Smith
Sound Check Entertainment made its way to Jasper Dandy located at 725 Queen Street East in Toronto, Ontario for the Country Music Mega ticket launch presented by Budweiser.
James Barker Band, Casey Clarke and Rob Farina net CMA International Nominations
The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2019 CMA International Awards, which honors industry executives and artists who have supported and made a difference to the growth and promotion of Country Music in the International market place. Nominees from Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States are recognized in […]
Jordan Waller ‘Melancholy Dream’ release party
A completely Human Experience for the Venue last night with three bands that presented their work. Hoffey, Her Brothers, and Jordan Waller offered an edgy way of expressing different emotions of the human condition. The turn out was intense and packed. If you couldn’t make it, you missed out on some great shows put on […]
Amanda Rheaume’s Getting Comfortable with The Skin She’s In
What singer-songwriter Amanda Rheaume was trying to convey in her 5th release is all there in the title. The Skin I’m In finds the musician in that kind of comfort zone we all aspire to cradle ourselves within, that warm place where you’re just peachy being you.
Dallas Smith, James Barker Band set to headline 2019 Festival Country de Lotbinière
The largest country music festival in Quebec today unveils the program for its 5th edition, which will take place from June 13 to 15 in Saint-Agapit, near Quebec city.