The Joshua Bates Centre is a performing arts centre located in Athens, Ontario, that features music, theatre, and comedy. This small town venue has played host to some of today’s stars before they were stars including Brett Kissel, Gord Bamford, Johnny Reid and many many more. This afternoon they unveiled a powerhouse lineup for the 2018-19 season!
Brett Kissel announces ambitious second leg of We Were That Song Tour
Brett Kissel has already completed a busy first leg of his We Were That Song Tour and this morning he announced 30 new dates across Canada for the second leg of the tour!
Brett Kissel to return to Pembroke this August
BRETT KISSEL TO “END SUMMER WITH A SONG” & RAISE FUNDS FOR HOLY NAME SCHOOL PLAYGROUND AT PEMBROKE MEMORIAL CENTRE
My Son The Hurricane – The Shape to Come to Funk Tour Stop Ottawa
My Son The Hurricane brought their The Shape to Come to Funk Tour to House of Targ in Ottawa Wednesday night to a very appreciative enthusiastic crowd of fans and fans to be and certainly gave them everything they had and a touch more.
The 13th edition of Rockfest shakes the Montebello grounds.
Montebello Rockfest founder Alex Martel can confidently say he has run another successful festival this year. The 13th edition of Rockfest was held last weekend at the quaint town of Montebello, Quebec with around 200 000 people attending over the three days.
Serena Ryder headines all female Friday at Beaumont Blues & Roots
The 11th annual Beaumont Blues and Roots Festival took place in Beaumont Alberta the weekend of June 15-17. Known as “Canada’s biggest little music festival”, it is the country’s longest running all Canadian content music festival, highlighting the best in all music genres, not just blues and roots, including pop, folk, rockabilly and country music. While the festival has always included a fairly even split between male and female artists, this year is the first time they have scheduled an all female Friday, headlined by Serena Ryder.
Sam Roberts Band plays Beaumont Blues & Roots Festival
The Sam Roberts Band headlined the 11th Annual Beaumont Blues & Roots Festival Saturday with a marathon set. Known as “Canada’s biggest little music festival”, the festival has always featured a 100% Canadian line up with about 50% being female artists.
Day two shatters records as Brett Kissel rocks Lotbinière
After an amazing first day in St. Agapit, Quebec, which matched attendance from last year’s record-breaking show with Tim Hicks and James Barker Band, you’d think it would be hard to top on Saturday. But then again a lineup of heavy hitters starting with Ottawa’s own Rainwater Whiskey and perfect weather matched with a province of hungry country music fans anything was possible.
Burlington Sound of Music 2018
This year we kicked off summer festival season in southern Ontario once again with none other than Burlington Sound of Music Festival in beautiful Spencer Smith Park on the shores of Lake Ontario. Thankfully we were by the lake because Mother Nature sure brought the heat. If you’ve never been before be sure to check it out next year as the festival celebrates its 40th Anniversary. Throughout the weekend we had the privilege to catch acts such as Tyler Shaw, Scott Helman, Texas King, The Elwins, Royal North, Kongos, See Spot Run, The Pursuit of Happiness and non other than Matthew Good who closed out the festival on Sunday afternoon.
Night of Firsts at Festival Country de Lotbinière
We’re back in St. Agapit, Quebec this weekend for Festival Country de Lotbinière. The weather is perfect, the beer is ice cold, the poutine is amazing and the entertainment is red hot. Friday night kicked off with incredible performances by 2 amazing artists leading up to a high energy, and whiskey fueled performance by reigning Canadian country Queen Meghan Patrick.
