On two other occasions, the audience at the Joshua Bates Centre, in Athens Ontario saw a star in the making. They knew they had made a connection with a lad who was going places and they would be able to say they “knew him when”. This happened for the third time on Saturday, January 28th when Tristan Horncastle performed for them. This personable, down to earth Maritimer did an acoustic show accompanied by guitarist Brad Bailey. We learned about his life through songs from his first CD, “A Little Bit of Alright” and his recent CD, “Turnin Up a Sundown” which are available on his website.
The Abrams take to the NAC in Ottawa – in photos!
Kingston brothers John and James Abrams aka The Abrams returned to Ottawa on Saturday night for a solo performance at Canada’s National Arts Centre.
Bonnie Raitt announces Canadian ‘Dig In Deep’ Tour dates for 2017!
2017 will see the return of Bonnie Raitt to Canada for her first extended tour of the country in over ten years. Following the release of her Grammy-nominated twentieth album ‘Dig In Deep’ (Redwing Records) in 2016, Raitt embarked on an ambitious tour performing more than 75 shows worldwide. Joining Raitt will be her longtime touring band: James “Hutch” Hutchinson (bass), Ricky Fataar (drums), and George Marinelli (guitar), along with Mike Finnigan (keyboards). Special Guest Royal Wood will support all dates.
Monkey Junk added to 2017 Kemptville Live Music Festival Lineup
Kemptville Live Music Festival 2017 is set to kick off in dramatic fashion. They’ve already announced that David Wilcox will headline the Thursday July 20 show, Gordon Lightfoot will headline the Sunday stage and that Bill Durst will be performing in our Saturday lineup.
Luke Bryan joins Keith Urban as a Headliner for Boots and Hearts 2017
December 9, 2016, Oro-Medonte, Ontario – Republic Live, organizers of the Boots and Hearts Music Festival,announced today that Luke Bryan will be a headliner for the 2017 event. Two-time ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year, Luke Bryan, returns after headlining Boots and Hearts in 2014 and joins previously announced headliner, Keith Urban, at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario from August 10th to 13th, 2017.
Meghan Patrick, Robyn Dell’Unto and Amanda Rheaume sparkle at Algonquin College
It was a night to support of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and the Observatory at Algonquin College played host to three very talented singer/songwriters Meghan Patrick, Robyn Dell’Unto and Amanda Rheaume in the latest installment of their Intimate and Acoustic series.
The Lovelocks and Corb Lund added to 2017 Manitoulin Country Fest
Tis the season for festival lineup announcements. Manitoulin Country Fest has already announced Michelle Wright, Washboard Union, Meghan Patrick, Chris Buck, Western Swing Authority, Scotty James, The Abrams and Nicole Rayy for their 2017 event. Today they add two more talented Canadian artists….
2017 Havelock Country Jamboree Lineup ANNOUNCEMENT!
We are thrilled to announce that these entertainers will be joining the 28th Annual Havelock Country Jamboree!
It’s that time of year! Festival announcement season is upon us and The Havelock Country Jamboree have made a BIG announcement regarding lineups for The 28th Annual Festival!
2017 CCMA Awards Show Tickets ON SALE!
BIG NEWS! Tickets for the 2017 CCMA Awards Show go on sale NEXT FRIDAY! We can’t wait to celebrate Canada’s biggest night in country music in Saskatoon. Will we see you there?!
Country Duo Leaving Thomas Joins MDM Recordings Inc. Artist Roster
November 28, 2016; Toronto, ON / Calgary, AB – MDM Recordings Inc. (MDM) is thrilled to announce a new addition to their award-winning roster. Leaving Thomas, a Calgary-based energetic contemporary country duo, Annika Odegard and Bryton Udy join the MDM team, signing a 3-year licensing deal. The band will debut their first single, “Waiting Kind Of Girl”, to Canadian country radio on December 25, 2016. The single will be available worldwide on all digital platforms on December 30, 2016.
