KANE BROWN and CHRIS STAPLETON

AUGUST 18 & 19, 2023 | PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU

2-day tickets on sale on December 12 at 10am
At lassomontreal.com

Back in 2019 Kane Brown came to Ottawa to headline at RBC Bluesfest, at the time I was skeptical as to whether, or not, Brown would be able to hold his own in a headlining set as he was still relatively new to the country music scene. Not only did he prove that he could when I saw him a month later at Boots and Hearts opening for Jason Aldean it was clear that Kane was best experienced in a headliner role.

4 Countries, 2 Continents, 17 Stadiums; Plus Arenas, Amphitheaters & Festivals

ERNEST & Bailey Zimmerman Join All Dates in the U.S. and Internationally with
HARDY and Parker McCollum Joining Select Dates

Tickets on Sale Friday, Dec. 9 at MorganWallen.com

One Thing At A Time – Sampler Drops at Midnight TONIGHT w/ Three New Songs: “One Thing At A Time,” “Days That End In Why” and “Tennessee Fan” 

$3 of Every Ticket for U.S. Dates Benefits Morgan Wallen Foundation

Recently I had a conversation with Chris Thorsteinson as they were getting ready to hit the road in Western Canada with Sawyer Brown, Lonestar and George Canyon.

Ottawa has long had a reputation of being the city that fun forgot…but yet time and time again Ottawa music fans come out in droves to prove everyone wrong. Thursday night was no different as Luke Combs brought his long anticipated Canadian Tour to a sold out Canadian Tire Centre, his second visit to Ottawa this year. (Luke drew massive crowds this summer when he headlined RBC Bluesfest).

Heavy Metal band Five Finger Death Punch brought their 2022 Fall North American Tour to The Shottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio on Monday night with support from Country Artists Brantley Gilbert and Cory Marks.

Saint-Agapit, November 16th 2022 – Festival Country Lotbinière (FCL) reveals the first headliner of its 8th edition, which will be held from June 15th to June 17th, 2023.
American artist Russell Dickerson will take the stage at FCL on June 16th.

Country music fans filled the house at Ottawa’s Bronson Centre Tuesday night to see internationally acclaimed artist Jess Moskaluke perform live in the first headlining tour of her career. The November 1 show was the first stop on her 23-city tour with fellow artist Tyler Joe Miller.

Album Available Everywhere February 3, 2023
Tickets To Queen Of Me Tour On Sale Starting Friday, November 4th at 10am Local at LiveNation.com

Avery Anna / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

An intimate evening at The Dakota Tavern put on by Warner Music Canada Downton Toronto last night, October 25th 2022. Starting off the night with the extremely talented young woman Avery Anna. Bringing that southern charm all the way from Flagstaff Arizona, USA. With a collection of songs and story telling, it wasn’t long before had grasped everyones attention in the room.

Avery Anna / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

Heartfelt and warm, she captivated the room with her soft playing on the keys to her jaw dropping voice. Playing songs from her big hit Narcissist to “Ring Of Fire” by Johnny Cash who we find out was one of her grandfathers favourites as she used to sing with him a lot. Watch out Nashville, I think Avery is going to be making some big waves here in the future!

Avery Anna / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

Tyler Braden / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

Second off to keep the evening going was a gentleman and a comedian when it comes to entertaining the crowd with his one liners, Tyler Braden. Starting his musical journey off later in life, it sure doesn’t appear that way. Feeling as comfortable as a veteran on that stage while singing his heart out. Bold and brass, Brayden has that cool voice with that kicker of power and thrust.

Tyler Braden / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

Playing new music to even covering one of his favourite bands the Goo Goo Dolls with their mega hit “Iris” and killing it at that! Learning that Tyler does a lot of writing not only for himself but for others I think we can expect an interesting collaboration here in the future. Tyler has that arena feel but also a sit around the campfire vibe, his journey is just beginning.

Breland / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

For those who did’t know Ireland before, they do now! Fun and energetic was the scope of the evening. As you can tell from the smile on his face, this is what he was meant to do and be, right on stage. Having fun both onstage and off, having worked and done collaborations with various artists from Keith Urban, Sam Hunt, Dierks Bentley, Hardy, Lady A, to Thomas Rhett.

Breland + Tyler Brayden / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

Breland + Avery Anna/ The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

Learning that he will be opening for Shania Twain soon he thought it was appropriate to rock the Queen of country musics songs, doing them with justice I might add. Also adding a big hit to his night with Strawberry Wine by Deana Carter and bringing up Avery Anna to help him sing it! It seems wherever Daniel goes he makes friends.

Breland / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

At such a young age and the accomplishments under his belt, what’s next is what we all want to know. I guess only time will reveal that but I sure that he will be back Toronto!

Breland / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure