A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of talking to Lauren Alaina mere days before her Canadian debut as part of Dallas Smith’s Side Effects tour. Over the course of the interview Lauren opened up about personal struggles after American Idol as well as the tragic events of Route 91 Harvest Festival. This was one of my favourite interviews and easily one of the most personal interviews I’ve ever done.
Carrie Underwood’s Storyteller Tour – London, ON
Something amazing set up shop at London’s Budweiser Gardens on Monday night. Spanning the entire 200 feet of the arena floor, the stage was set, for what I would personally say, was the show of the year thus far in London.
Dean Brody & friends help New Country 94 kick off summer in style!
It’s been almost a year and a half since New Country 94 arrived in Ottawa and one thing is clear, they are doing everything in their power to help fun remember Ottawa and if the party they had on Thursday was any indication…it’s working!
After 15 years American Idol goes out with a whimper rather than a bang!
Love it or hate it American Idol changed the way we watched TV. Starting with the low budget season that crowned superstar Kelly Clarkson to the final season that saw Trent Harmon take the final title over judge and fan favourite La’Porsha Rene millions of Americans, and Canadians tuned in week after week to cheer for their favourite. But what should’ve been the biggest season in 15 years was one that, for me anyway, seemed to struggle out of the gate to get started.
Scotty McCreery Performs an Unforgettable Show at Mystic Lake
by Tiffany Buszta
Scotty McCreery brought his A-game on Friday night to the Mystic Lake Showroom. A night of unforgettable vocals, high energy and an abundance of laughter, Scotty made sure he hit a show home run.
5 summers of Sound Check Entertainment
It’s hard to believe that it’s been half a decade already since it all began. Although for the first 4, or so, summers I was primarily the only writer there were a lot of people behind the scenes that ensured that I could get to the festivals and events. Here’s my look back at the first 5 summers.
