And that’s a wrap. After three incredible nights of live music we’re done for another year. After 2 years of waiting Granger Smith finally made it to Canada and he didn’t disappoint, all be it one of the smaller crowds of the weekend (likely due to the final night being a Sunday)
Several High notes on Day 2 of Festival Country de Lotbinière
After an explosive finish to day 1 many, myself included, wondered how, or if, day 2 would measure up. Day 2 would be filled with another round of 4 performances with Phil G. Smith, Five Roses, Brittany Kennel and, High Valley taking to the stage.
Live music explodes back to Festival Country de Lotbinière with Matt Lang at the helm
The day started out looking much like a repeat of 2019 which saw heavy rains overtake the venue but Matt Lang promised that the rain would push past by showtime and although light rain continued on and off through Manny Blu’s, just as Matt had promised, the passed and a rainbow took its place just in time for Kelsi Mayne to take to the stage.
THE WASHBOARD UNION ANNOUNCE “EVERBOUND FOR YOUR TOWN” TOUR
Hot on the heels of their sixth nomination for Group of the Year at the CCMA Awards– and 3x-reigning winners in that category – The Washboard Union are heading back on the road for the “Everbound For Your Town Tour,” with stops in 24 Canadian cities and towns.
CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2021 CCMA AWARD NOMINEES
THE REKLAWS LEAD ARTIST CATEGORY NOMINATIONS WITH 6
LINDSAY ELL, BRETT KISSEL AND DALLAS SMITH
EACH CELEBRATE 5 ARTIST NOMINATIONS
FIND THE FULL LIST OF 2021 NOMINATIONS HERE
WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED ON NOVEMBER 29
AT 2021 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD FROM LONDON, ON
Judas Priest’s “50 Heavy Metal Years” Celebration
Last Friday night at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown, Ohio was THE place to be for all heavy metal fans, old and young, looking for loud, top notch entertainment.
As Judas Priest’s symbol, glowing in red lights, was lowered from the ceiling, with Black Sabbath’s War Pigs blasting away, the audience could feel a big show was commencing.
Rob Halford positioned his back to the crowd – facing drummer Scott Travis – showing the same symbol on his studded, fringed, leather jacket. So badass and cool.
Photo Review: Megadeth/Lamb Of God Metal Show in Indianapolis, Indiana
Megadeth and Lamb Of God are co-headlining what has been billed as “The Metal Tour Of The Year” with support from Trivium and Hatebreed.
The show at Ruoff Music Center in Indianapolis was very well attended with the lawn area packed up with rowdy fans.
Country Night in the Capital at Cityfolk
The last night of Cityfolk in Ottawa was a boot stompin’ good time!
Ottawa Cityfolk Night 2!
Friday night in the capital and everyone was ready to let loose and make some noise!
Ottawa Live Music Festivals are back!
I couldn’t think of a better way to get back into the post-pandemic live music swing of things that a sunny late summer day at Lansdowne Park.
