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.
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.
Cold Creek County closes out 2017 in Stratford
It may have been -20 outside but Cold Creek County sure knew how to keep the crowd warm on Saturday night in Stratford Ontario as we celebrated the new year a little bit early during the Strat New Years Music Fest held in the beautiful Market Square in the heart of Stratford hometown of Cold Creek County’s own guitarist Trevor MacLeod.
Top 20 Moments of 2017
As we say farewell to another year we thought it would be fun to look back at 20 (in no particular order) of our favourite moments, in pictures, from across Canada.
The Dead South doesn’t disappoint in second of two sold-out Toronto shows!
It was a cold Thursday night in Toronto but the party at Lee’s Palace was red hot, fueled by Saskatchewan natives The Dead South. With two sold out shows in the city there was little doubt we were in for something special.
Brad Paisley to headline 2018 Queen’s Plate Festival
Brad Paisley to kick off 2018 Queen’s Plate with a bang, headlining the three-day festival in June
Track X Track with Brett Kissel’s We Were That Song
It’s been a few years in the making but the long anticipated third album that Brett Kissel and I talked about last February has finally arrived. The debut single, and title track, “We Were That Song”, which was released in September, has become Brett’s highest charting single to date.
Serena Ryder, from the beginning to Utopia
Roll the clock back to 2016 to 2006, Canada got “Weak in the Knees” for young, Toronto-based, newcomer Serena Ryder. Since her breakthrough album If Your Memory Serves You Well Serena has gone on to win six JUNO Awards, a Muchmusic Video Award and a Canadian Film Award. This past May Serena released her sixth, and highest charting, studio album Utopia.
