I’ve only really considered myself a “Country Music” fan for about that last 15-16 years and even at that I’m often drawn more to the Canadian indie scene. That said Lee Brice has long been an artist on my bucket list that I’ve been wanting to see and this past week I got the best of both worlds as Lee Brice along with two rising stars on the Canadian Indie scene, Josh Ross and Tenille Arts, paid a visit to Eastern Ontario, first with a stop at Canadian Tire Centre followed by a stop at Kingston’s Leon’s Centre.
Suddenly Ottawa Sees KT Tunstall
Last night, music fans in Ottawa were treated to an unforgettable concert featuring KT Tunstall and opener Pre-Loved.
Live in Ottawa! The man who danced with the lady in red
Celebrated Irish singer-songwriter Chris de Burgh regaled fans with stories and song at Ottawa’s TD Place on April 19. The Nation’s capital was the midway point on his Canadian Legend of Robin Hood and Other Hits Tour.
Matt Andersen dishes up some home-cooked soul with a side of joy
Fans feasted on a musical smorgasbord of gospel, blues, country, soul and rock as part of Matt Andersen’s Big Bottle of Joy Tour, with special guests Hello Darlins, at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on April 16.
Matt Andersen Brings Joy To Edmonton
Matt Andersen spills a ‘Big Bottle Of Joy’ on the stage at the Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton on Easter weekend and shook the walls.
Chicago Brings The Brass To Rama
Neil Donell Chicago @ Casino Rama // Photographer: Elliott Deseure
On Saturday April 8th the band knows as Chicago brought the endless hits to Casino Rama Canada. With over 55 plus years in the business it doesn’t seem like they’re slowing down anytime soon, with over 100 shows this year already planned. With some new additions to the band this year, the main core founding members consisting of Robert Lamb and James Pankow still leading the charge every night with long time member Lee Loughnane on trumpet.
Ray Herrmann Chicago @ Casino Rama // Photographer: Elliott Deseure
For those who aren’t familiar with the band (those who live under a rock), Chicago is know for not only their brass section to their music but their stunning compositions with brilliant vocalists to boot. Each member of the band almost has a vocal to be heard, majorly Robert Lame and their Canadian boy, Neil Donell. But don’t kid yourself, Chicago brings the brass to rock music when they aren’t serenading us with one of their many famous ballads that millions have used as wedding songs all over the world for decades.
James Pankow Chicago @ Casino Rama // Photographer: Elliott Deseure
Chicago @ Casino Rama // Photographer: Elliott Deseure
Chicago is best known for their hits “If You Leave Me Know”, “You’re The Inspiration”, “Hard To Say I’m Sorry”, “25 Or 6 To 4” and “Saturday In The Park”, it’s hard to not believe that with 38 albums that they have cracked the code on songwriting. Both Lamb and Pankow in the songwriters hall of fame. Having sold over 100 Million albums world wide, they are one of the best selling groups of all time, and longest touring too. If you haven’t seen them I would recommend doing so, with grace they show you live mastery of music at it’s best. A must see in my opinion for starting musicians wanting to learn how to compose a song.
Ray Yslas Chicago @ Casino Rama // Photographer: Elliott Deseure
July Talk electrifies Ottawa crowd
The six members of Toronto’s alternative rock band, July Talk, brought their Remember Never Before Tour to Ottawa’s National Arts Centre on April 10. Rock duo Crown Lands opened the show.
Diggin The Dirt in Edmonton
Musicianship was front and centre during the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert earlier this week at The Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton.
NOTHING MORE Live at the Danforth Music Hall, Toronto
The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Canada, was alive with energy as the alternative rock band Nothing More took to the stage to deliver an unforgettable performance.
Billy Talent – A Triumphant Return
Small venue with a big name makes for a great night with one of Canada’s top pop-punk stars Billy Talent and they blew the roof off of the Midway in Edmonton.
