We wrapped up our summer festival season this past weekend with Lucknow’s Music in the Fields takeover of Graceland in Lucknow Ontario. There is no denying that this home grown festival deserves some serious recognition for not only bringing stellar lineups year after year but also for their involvement in the beautiful community of Lucknow. The Lucknow Kinsmen are a non-profit community organization and all money raised by initiatives like Lucknow’s Music in the Fields goes right back into their community to support charities, hospitals, schools and other various community projects. Over the past 9 years the Lucknow Kinsmen have been able to donate over 1 million dollars back into their community. A small town festival with HUGE heart if you ask us!
Country music rocked the stage at Cider Fest
River Town Saints, Kira Isabella and Gord Bamford played to a packed crowd during Cider Fest at Puddicombe Estate on Friday June 23rd.
River Town Saints kicked the show off with a bang, as usual! I’ve had the pleasure of seeing these guys quite a bit in the last few weeks so when I noticed that their were a lot of people sitting in their seats at the beginning of their set I knew it wouldn’t be long before they were all on their feet. Sure enough not even half way through the first song people flooded to the front of the stage.
It was all Meghan Patrick at the 2017 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards
The Country Music Association of Ontario wrapped up 4 days of exciting events on June 11th with their 2017 Awards Show.
The night kicked off with a performance by The Abram’s who always leave every ounce of energy they have on the stage. These two men are so incredibly talented and if you haven’t had a chance to see them live yet you are missing out! The Abram’s also took home this years award for Roots Artist of the Year.
What to Expect from the River Town Saints’ First Album
River Town Saints self-titled debut album is one hit after another that you can listen to over and over again (trust me, I did)!
River Town Saints set to release debut album June 9
CCMA-nominated fun-loving country group, River Town Saints, are releasing their highly-anticipated debut self-titled album on June 9. With tracks produced by Chad Carlson, David “Dwave” Thomson, Gavin Slate, Jeremy Bortot, this eight-track album features upbeat, vibrant tracks, reflective of good times, love and life.
Tim Hicks Shakes the Walls at Oshawa’s Tribute Centre
What a way to start off the new year. Tim Hicks started his “Shake these Walls” 2017 tour started in BC & is currently in Ontario. Tim performed in Hamilton on Jan 19, Oshawa on Jan 20, London tonight and then on to Sudbury Ontario. We are very excited to have Tim back in Ontario along with two other local artists: River Town Saints & Jason Blaine! Hang in Ontario; you’re in for heck of a party. Sound Check was fortunate to catch up with all the boys in at the Tribute Centre in Oshawa.
Jason Blaine Honky Tonkin’ & Golfin’ for Charity…
For the 3rd year in a row, Jason Blaine, hit a home run (wrong sport… hole in one?) with his annual Celebrity Classic Charity Golf Tournament. This year’s installment, held in his hometown of Pembroke, raised over $80,000 for local charities including Algonquin College, The Boys and Girls Club, and The Salvation Army.
River Town Saints – Cherry Bomb
Our friends the River Town Saints have a rockin’ new single on their hands called “Cherry Bomb” and today the video for that song is available on YouTube and it’s a MUST watch. These guys are so much fun and it really comes across in this video. The video stars 2016 Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Kelsi Maine as the “Cherry Bomb”, naturally watch for numerous hilarious appearances by all of the RTS boys throughout the video (hint not just on stage)
Introducing Kelsi Mayne
Proud Windsor, ON native, Kelsi Mayne is a Canadian Country Music singer-songwriter, 2016 FACTOR grant recipient, and Top 7 Finalist in the upcoming Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase. With an award-winning journalist as father and an acclaimed sculptor/muralist as a mother, Kelsi was constantly surrounded and influenced by a world of art. She developed her performing skills early on, competing on the Canada-U.S. Highland Dancing circuit. Soon she made moves to become a vocalist and began to achieve success in several talent competitions – once winning the opportunity to open for the Neverending White Lights when she was just 16 years old.
Barn Burners – May 13th
So it’s Friday the 13th and well this weeks Barn Burners are SCARY Good!
