For the first time ever, iHeartRadio brought a Jingle Ball concert tour stop to Canada, hosting it to a nearly sold out crowd at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre last night. With Kardinal Offishall warming up the crowd before the show and keeping them hyped between sets, there was no slowing down (unless you count the soulful crooning that comes with The Weeknd).
Stars and Thunder descend on Northern Ontario in 2017
Having spent over half my life in Northern Ontario seeing this week’s all-star announcement by the Stars and Thunder International Fireworks & Music Festival got me very excited!
UPDATE: ALTER BRIDGE MOVES PHOENIX SHOW
Alter Bridge show on Feb 1st has moved to REBEL.
More Major Artists Announced for 2017 Big Valley Jamboree
The BVJ’s 25th Anniversary is sure to be an event to remember, they have previously announced a star-studded lineup including Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Chris Young and Kacey Musgraves. Today, they are tremendously excited to announce the additions of legendary artist Willie Nelson, Little Big Town, Alberta’s own Gord Bamford, The Washboard Union, and the ever-popular Williams & Ree to our BVJ 2017 line-up of talent. #LongLiveCountry
2017 Trackside Music Festival Headliners Announced
It’s official! Headliners for the 2nd annual Trackside Music Festival have been announced!
Thomas Rhett & Kip Moore are bringing the party to London and they’re bringing Dallas Smith & Brothers Osborne along with them to #KickItTrackside on Canada Day weekend.
The Wild! rock The John Street Pub
From the first chug of Last Bullet’s State of Confusion, to the closing feedback of The Wild’s Dillion Villain’s Les Paul; this duo of hard-working Canadian rock bands bring an energy to the room that is an increasingly rare find in today’s music scene.
Marianas Trench ROCKS full house at TD Place
With Trump heading into office and Russia waiting with baited breath for basically anything to happen, we are all a little worried. But not the crowd at TD Place on Friday night. Filled to the brim with all age groups, but most were in their early teens, to see Mariana’s Trench.
Cavendish Beach Music Festival Announces Zac Brown Band as first 2017 Headliner
LOTTO MAX Presents Cavendish Beach Music Festival is thrilled to announce three time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum artists, Zac Brown Band as one of three main headliners for the 2017 festival. The country music superstars will rock the stage on July 9, during Atlantic Canada’s largest outdoor music event July 7 – July 9, 2017.
Dallas Smith hits #1 with “Autograph”
Platinum selling country star, Dallas Smith notches his 2nd career #1 with the ballad “Autograph” on both the Nielsen BDS and Mediabase country radio charts this week. As one of Canadian country music’s most relatable stars, Smith shows his depth and diversity on “Autograph” delivering unparalleled vocals from one of the best voices in country music – appealing to audiences far beyond the boundaries with sonic layers and a stadium sized voice flourishing on the edge of global superstar.
WE Day in Ottawa
For those that don’t know, WE Day is “a celebration of youth making a difference in their local and global communities”. Youth who have participated in ‘WE’ events or activities can earn their way in as a reward for their accomplishments over the course of the past year. Both in their own communities, and as part of global initiatives.
