This past Friday night Kip Moore’s Wild Ones Tour rolled into London, Ontario for a the 1st of 2 Sold Out nights in Canada. Now Kip had already had a very successful western Canadian swing with numerous sold out shows put on by Canada’s #1 promoter Invictus Entertainment. Friday was no different.
Hanson with Paul McDonald – Roots & Rock ‘N’ Roll Tour
This past weekend Hanson returned to Toronto with their Roots & Rock ‘N’ Roll tour. Ten cities, two nights each, the #RNRTour is giving Hanson fans a look at the music that influenced the band as well a large helping of Hanson’s back catalog. If you’re a fan, you’d know they’ve released 10 albums since 1995 and that they’ve been touring since 1998. Saturday night they brought along Paul McDonald to open the covers show.
McDonald, ex-American Idol contestant (he finished 8th) hit the stage at 7:00pm with his acoustic guitar and immediately won the crowd over. With a unique, recongnizable voice, Paul sang some heartbreaking lyrics, smiling at the crowd between songs and engaging in banter. “This is the saddest song I’ve ever written” he smiles, looks down and begins to play.
Brantley Gilbert & BG Nation rock the Opera House!
Last night Valory Recording artist Brantley Gilbert brought his hard hittin’ brand of country to the “Big Smoke”. Gilbert a native of Georgia has been just killin’ it on his cross Canada tour #KickItInThePit with Cory Marquardt opening all 6 shows from Vancouver to Toronto.
Hicks & Saints Rock Homecoming
It was the Friday night of the Laurier University homecoming and they got things kicked off in a hurry with a little Hicks & Saints.
The Sheepdogs – Future Nostalgia CD Release Party
Well, to be honest its been awhile since I have been to a REAL Rock show as I have had my head buried deep into the world of Country Music the past 2 years. But last night I was given the opportunity thanks to the folks over at Warner Music Canada to go and chill out with The Sheepdogs at an intimate venue (Boots & Bourbon Saloon) in downtown Toronto. Now don’t get me wrong I know who The Sheepdogs are and totally was a fan before walking into the venue. But the minute the music started… WOW.
Riot Fest 2015 Day 2 Recap
Thanks Riot Fest, you were spectacular!
Babes in Toylands
The Airborne Toxic Event
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls
The Dying Arts
Bleachers
Rancid
Wu-Tang Clan
Weezer
Wine + Country = Wine Country Fare
So the folks down at Peller Estate Winery played host to a little Shindig a couple Saturday night’s back and we managed to get ourselves into such a great event. We want to thank Jason Blaine and his team for having us in to cover the event and a big thanks to Patrice Whiffen and her team for putting it on. Here are some of the images from the night a fantastic night at the Estates.
Wes Mack at the Rock’n’ Horse Saloon
One of my favourite perks of writing for a music blog is the opportunity to attend shows like this one. The Rock’n’ Horse Saloon is a small, up close and intimate environment nestled in Toronto’s entertainment district. It was the perfect spot for Wes Mack‘s Edge of the Storm CD Release Party.
Dallas Smith with Cold Creek County – CNE 2015
Let me start by saying, it was a hot one Sunday night at the CNE! With temps hitting the 30’s you might expect the bands to take it easy. Not so! Cold Creek County came out and gave it their all getting the crowd “warmed” up for Dallas Smith.
No Luck needed to pack the fields in Lucknow
This past weekend we had a chance to spend 2 days in the small town of Lucknow, Ontario. For those of you not sure where this quaint little town is. Lucknow is located just over an hour North-West of Kitchener/ Waterloo. Before I get started we want to thank all the amazing volunteers who put this fantastic weekend together. With over 600+ volunteers pulling together to make this my personal favourite of the busy summer season. This was our 2nd year making the 1h 35min drive to take in some of Country’s biggest names.
