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***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 James Barker Band here is her review of High Valley and headliner Dean Brody.*** 

From experiencing live music under the stars at an outdoor amphitheater, to rocking out at an arena, or taking a road trip to a music festival, there is something special about summer concerts, and Live Nation is celebrating the start of the season with National Concert Day on May 1,

October, 31 2016 – In the midst of an exhilarating album launch, Dean Brody brings his brand new album, Beautiful Freakshow, coast to coast through local media appearances, and country radio listener events, culminating in a special live performance in Toronto, to kick-off the announcement of national tour dates, beginning April 2017.

It’s no secret that we are big fans of the folks over at Open Road Recordings from the behind the scenes people like Ron, Denny, Lindsay, Mitch as well as the amazing roster of talent.     The list of talent that includes the likes of Tim Hicks, Madeline Merlo, River Town Saints, Doc Walker, The Hunter Brothers, Blackjack Billy, The Road Hammers and Dean Brody.  It was a great way to kick off a Friday afternoon during CCMA Week in London.

Following an eventful weekend at the 2016 CCMA Awards, Dean Brody is set to release his sixth album, Beautiful Freakshow, on October 21.

Day four of CityFolk Fest offered clear blue skies, warm temperatures, and short shorts. Rounding out a weekend of unique musical experiences, the final day of this annual Ottawa tradition actually provided some of the strongest and quite possibly most dynamic performers.

The dust has finally settled and I almost feel back to normal.  The week long CCMA Hangover has subsided and we have managed to put together some amazing photos from the night.   Both Bill and James did a fantastic job of capturing the nights moments.   Let’s kick things off with what James captured.

Ottawa’s annual Folk Festival returned to Lansdowne Park for a second consecutive year on Thursday, and is continuing strong as we plow through the weekend events, with more to follow starting Sunday afternoon. The festival, now widely known as CityFolk has continued to grow in new and inventive ways, included an expanded lineup of incredible performers throughout Ottawa’s local bar and restaurant scene….Marvest.

That’s a wrap.  WOW, not really sure if there is a better way to say goodbye to the summer of 2016.  With over 8 high profile country music festivals in Ontario this summer I can honestly say that Lucknow Music In The Fields wins top spot in my books.  Before I dealve into the music side of things lets just touch on the people behind the festival that make such an incredible event happen.  

Lucknow Music in the Fields lit up the local soccer fields as Country Music’s faithful come to celebrate and say goodbye to the summer of 2016.