Abby Stewart sparkles in her Joshua Bates Centre debut!
Athens, Ontario. A small, one-stoplight, town about 1 hour north east of Kingston and about 90 mins south west of Ottawa. Doesn’t sound like much but what many don’t know is that at the corner, by that stoplight, sits the Joshua Bates Centre, affectionately known as the JBC by locals. Over the years the JBC […]
Abby Stewart shines in front of smaller Cold Creek County
The last time I saw Abby Stewart perform was as part of Brett Kissel’s Ice, Snow and 30 Below tour stop in Ottawa. When her team invited me to come to Kingston to catch her perform in front of Cold Creek County I didn’t have to think twice.
Abby Stewart leads 2018/2019 Lineup at Joshua Bates Centre
The Joshua Bates Centre is a performing arts centre located in Athens, Ontario, that features music, theatre, and comedy. This small town venue has played host to some of today’s stars before they were stars including Brett Kissel, Gord Bamford, Johnny Reid and many many more. This afternoon they unveiled a powerhouse lineup for the […]
TRACKSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES HOMEGROWN SPOTLIGHT STAGE LINEUP
Earlier this week organizers of Trackside Music Festival, presented by Budweiser, announced the Homegrown Spotlight Stage lineup which features local country music artists and provides them with the opportunity to showcase their talent to the Trackside crowd. Previous artists to have played the Homegrown Spotlight Stage include Julia Haggarty and Runaway Angel who will both […]
2017 Country Music Year in Review
It seems like just yesterday we were counting down from 2016 to 2017, it’s amazing how time flies when you’re having fun. 2017 also known as Canada 150 came with its share of highlights from the JUNOs to the Grey Cup and plenty of amazing milestones in between. Here’s a look back at the year […]
Celebrity Review: Dean Brody Beautiful Freakshow Kingston
***Editor’s Note: On Friday night work got in the way of my being able to attend the Kingston stop for Dean Brody’s Beautiful Freakshow Tour. I asked our friend Abby Stewart if she would be willing to do a celebrity review of the show in my absence and she agreed. Although she missed the performance by […]
Introducing Hadley Park
I’ve always had a passion for discovering new artists and helping get their music heard. In the music industry today it’s very difficult for new artists to make their mark and get traction. Since founding Sound Check Entertainment we’ve prided ourselves in seeking out and promoting new artists. Just some of the artists we told you […]
Ottawa gets loud as Brett Kissel brings Ice Snow and 30 Below to Algonquin
It was a Monday night in Ottawa and all through the city not a creature was stirring…except for a sold out crowd at the Algonquin Commons Theatre who packed the house for our favourite Canadian Kid, Brett Kissel and his Ice, Snow and 30 Below tour.
Who is Kickin’ it with Brett Kissel in Ontario? Now we know!
Last month the CMAO launched a contest in conjunction with Brett Kissel and Invictus Entertainment that would give a number of lucky Ontario musicians the opportunity to open for Brett on his upcoming ‘Ice, Snow and 30 Below Tour’. There were easily hundreds, if not thousands of entries from prospective artists itching for the opportunity […]
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!