Hendrik’s Top Country Artists to Watch in 2016
After reading through Corey’s top 10 artists to watch in 2016 I started thinking of who I would put in that list. There are definitely similarities between my 10 and Corey’s, as you will see. 2015 has been a big year for Canadian country music from the tour perspective with all the major players hitting […]
Brantley Gilbert & BG Nation rock the Opera House!
Last night Valory Recording artist Brantley Gilbert brought his hard hittin’ brand of country to the “Big Smoke”. Gilbert a native of Georgia has been just killin’ it on his cross Canada tour #KickItInThePit with Cory Marquardt opening all 6 shows from Vancouver to Toronto.
Cory Marquardt – Mason Jar Session
Cory Marquardt cranked out 2 amazing tracks for us yesterday for the Mason Jar Sessions. This is the fastest turn around for any session. We are trying to release them on Monday’s but after hearing this live yesterday afternoon I just had to share it with everyone ASAP. Hell, this guy is opening 2 […]
Getting to know Leanne Pearson
As I write this day 2 of Boots and Hearts is well underway and 8 tensions are likely starting to grow between 8 emerging artists set to take to the Front Porch Stage Saturday afternoon all vying to be chosen for the coveted opening spot for Thomas Rhett on Sunday afternoon. One of the top […]
Powerhouse performances cap incredible weekend at Spencerville Stampede!
The sun had returned and the stands were packed for the third and final day of the rodeo by the time I arrived at the grounds for the closing day of the 4th annual Spencerville Stampede. Out of all three days of music we had assembled for the weekend Sunday’s lineup was my favourite as […]
Rain doesn’t dampen spirits at Spencerville Stampede
It was a great start to the day with the first full day of Ram Rodeo action in the rodeo ring. The stands were full and everyone had a blast. Weather was moving in for the evening but it didn’t seem to deter the fans that were busy streaming into the venue to get a […]
Introducing, This Man, Cory Marquardt
Northern Ontario native Cory Marquardt is fresh off the release of his hot debut cd, This Man, an opening spot for Toby Keith, on his western Canada stops, and a nationwide tour with Aaron Pritchett and King and Cash. This fall you’ll catch him at events across the country but tonight, July 26, Cory takes […]
Cory Marquardt – 21 – Official Music Video
The long awaited follow-up video to Cory Marquardt’s “Smartphone” video, “21” has arrived. “21” is the second single off of Marquardt’s debut album This Man which was released late last month, the video comes days before the launch of the Ontario leg of the Outlaws and Outsiders Tour featuring Marquardt with Aaron Pritchett and King and […]
Ontario Country Shines @ CMAO Awards
This past Monday night we were in Markham taking in one of Canada’s most celebrated Country Music nights. The 3rd annual CMAO Awards took place in Markham, Ontario. For those of you who haven’t been lucky enough to secure tickets to this outstanding event I would have to suggest buy early next year. This year’s […]
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 […]