Hangin’ with Dallas Smith
Dallas Smith has just recently released a new album titled Side Effects. I had a chance to sit down with Dallas while he was in Toronto to chat about the album. Huge thanks to Corus for letting us the fantastic space to do the interview. And don’t miss Dallas at the Norfolk County Fair on […]
Many Looks of Drummer Chris Frazier
Here’s a look back to when Sound Check covered the fun show that Foreigner delivered in April at Casino Rama. Love how they interact with their audience, and drummer Chris Frazier is a prime example of that.
Alice Cooper Rocks Rama!
I have been so fortunate to cover so many amazing shows this year, in all genres of music. I’ve been “wowed” quite a few times by some amazing performances, but things just got ratcheted up by Mr. Alice Cooper.
Justin Moore Brings Southern Charm to Rama…
This past Saturday night Justin Moore brought his Southern’ drawl to Casino Rama for a packed house.
Foreigner Left Us Hot Blooded!
No Evil Ways, Santana was Pure Magic!

What an amazing treat it was Friday night to take in the Santana show at Casino Rama. We’re talking about one of music’s icons, and premiere guitarists. I felt very fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph and review this performance. Right from the opening bars of Soul Sacrifice, we were all captivated by […]
Terri Clark @ Casino Rama
Friday night saw Terri Clark return to Casino Rama after a 1 year hiatus. Terri had been playing the venue on a regular basis but didn’t manage to make it up to Orillia last year. I would have to say the heart grows fonder or maybe its the crowd that does, when they don’t get […]
Next Women of Country @ Rama
This past Friday night the CMT Next Women of Country tour kicked off at Casino Rama. For those not familiar with the idea of this tour last year CMT (USA) announced a short 10 date tour with Jana Kramer and Kelsea Ballerini which had some fantastic success. So CMT decided to up the ante with the 2016 […]
Coming up in spring 2015
To say that 2015 has started with a bang is a major understatement. It took the independent Sound Check over a year to hit 100,000 readers and we hit 200,000 in just the first month and a half of 2015. Our top stories of Q1 2015 included breaking the news of Luke Bryan in Ottawa and […]
Kip Moore & Montgomery Gentry and more..
Our friends over at Casinorama just put out thier JUNE concert listing and for the Country fans they got a couple shows you won’t want to miss… George Thorogood & The Destroyers with Brian Setzer‘s Rockabilly Riot (June 4) Toto Cutugno (June 7) Kip Moore (June 12) Mystic India: The World Tour (June 13) Boyz […]