Musicianship was front and centre during the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert earlier this week at The Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton.
Francis Degrandpré au Corona : mission accomplie!
Jeudi soir, le Corona était Country, et pas à peu près. Andie Therio en première partie de Francis Degrandpré et ses invités Laurence St-Martin, Vince Lemire, Veronique Labbe et Matt Lang ont comblé la foule qui s’était assemblée pour les entendre. Francis présentait sa rentrée montréalaise et lançait sa tournée devant une salle comble.
Lee’s Palace Brings Country Music To Thursday Nights!
Jess Sevier / Photographer: Elliott Deseure / @ Lee’s Palace
On Thursday February the 26th, Lee’s Palace brought the next generation of country music artists to the stage! It was a great night to be out on the town to enjoy some great talent with some good company. Headlining the event was Jess Sevier, playing for her hometown she brought the fire to the stage. Jess has been making waves with over 1 million streams, a fast growing following and music making the radio all over. Playing Confetti & See You There, even some Shania Twain but the most impressive cover was Summer Of 69 by Bryan Adams. Sevier and her band really looked the part of country music, but most importantly they could play, and the crowd was loving it. Keep up-to-date in Jess through her Instagram @JessicaSevier !
Josh Taerk / Photographer: Elliott Deseure / @ Lee’s Palace
Second act of the evening was Josh Taerk and his band! Josh at such a young age has accomplished more than most dream to in a lifetime. Like who has John Oates sing back up in their music, that’s pretty impressive. Already a world traveller with his music, he has big dreams that are happening everyday. A song that stuck out was one go his hits Here’s To Change, powerful lyrics and words to live by. Making his way through the crowd to talk to everyone before the show started, complete strangers turning them into friends, class act.
Lauren Carson / Photographer: Elliott Deseure / @ Lee’s Palace
Lauren Carson started the night like a good sunrise, pure enjoyment. Learning from listening to her speak we found out she and her band all went to Queens University, I think it’s clear that they were doing a lot more than studying as her and her band were in complete synch with one another. She has a mature voice and a soft presence while she commands the stage, something most cannot do. Keep up to date on all her work on her Instagram @LaurenCarsonMusic !
Up Close And Personal
Avery Anna / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure
An intimate evening at The Dakota Tavern put on by Warner Music Canada Downton Toronto last night, October 25th 2022. Starting off the night with the extremely talented young woman Avery Anna. Bringing that southern charm all the way from Flagstaff Arizona, USA. With a collection of songs and story telling, it wasn’t long before had grasped everyones attention in the room.
Avery Anna / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure
Heartfelt and warm, she captivated the room with her soft playing on the keys to her jaw dropping voice. Playing songs from her big hit Narcissist to “Ring Of Fire” by Johnny Cash who we find out was one of her grandfathers favourites as she used to sing with him a lot. Watch out Nashville, I think Avery is going to be making some big waves here in the future!
Avery Anna / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure
Tyler Braden / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure
Second off to keep the evening going was a gentleman and a comedian when it comes to entertaining the crowd with his one liners, Tyler Braden. Starting his musical journey off later in life, it sure doesn’t appear that way. Feeling as comfortable as a veteran on that stage while singing his heart out. Bold and brass, Brayden has that cool voice with that kicker of power and thrust.
Tyler Braden / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure
Playing new music to even covering one of his favourite bands the Goo Goo Dolls with their mega hit “Iris” and killing it at that! Learning that Tyler does a lot of writing not only for himself but for others I think we can expect an interesting collaboration here in the future. Tyler has that arena feel but also a sit around the campfire vibe, his journey is just beginning.
Breland / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure
For those who did’t know Ireland before, they do now! Fun and energetic was the scope of the evening. As you can tell from the smile on his face, this is what he was meant to do and be, right on stage. Having fun both onstage and off, having worked and done collaborations with various artists from Keith Urban, Sam Hunt, Dierks Bentley, Hardy, Lady A, to Thomas Rhett.
Breland + Tyler Brayden / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure
Breland + Avery Anna/ The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure
Learning that he will be opening for Shania Twain soon he thought it was appropriate to rock the Queen of country musics songs, doing them with justice I might add. Also adding a big hit to his night with Strawberry Wine by Deana Carter and bringing up Avery Anna to help him sing it! It seems wherever Daniel goes he makes friends.
Breland / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure
At such a young age and the accomplishments under his belt, what’s next is what we all want to know. I guess only time will reveal that but I sure that he will be back Toronto!
Breland / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure
Hunter Brothers on Farming and “Peace, Love & Country Music”
Hunter Brothers, consisting of real life brothers, Luke, J.J., Ty, Brock, and Dusty, hail from the small town of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan. The brothers still call Shaunavon home and still farm the same land they grew up on.
With an impressive list of CCMA and Juno nominations, as well as 23 SCMA wins, including Group of the Year, Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year, and Album of the Year, Hunter Brothers are proving that you can successfully make your dreams come true while still staying true to your roots.
We chatted with the brothers before they took the main stage at Cavendish Beach Music Festival earlier this month to talk about farming and what their new single “Peace, Love & Country Music” means to them.
Allie Colleen Talks “Halos and Horns” and the Best Music Advice She’s Ever Received
Hailing from Owasso, Oklahoma, Allie Colleen has set out to make a name for herself with her authentic style of country music and captivating lyrics. Named one of the 2022 Country Evolution Artists To Watch, Allie Colleen describes her music as Women’s Outlaw Country.
Garnering the attention of famed radio host, Bobby Bones, Allie Colleen was featured as the Artist of the Week on the Bobby Bones Top 30 Countdown this past May, where she performed her latest single “Halos and Horns”.
We caught up with Allie Colleen before her set at Cavendish Beach Music Festival to talk about “Halos and Horns” and to learn a little more about the artist behind the music.
Cavendish Beach Music Festival: Day 3
Even though it was day three and many were running on little to no sleep, concert goers arrived early and brought the energy to the final day of CBMF 2022.
Cavendish Beach Music Festival: Day 2
Day two of CBMF consisted of a heap of great music with a side of wind and pouring rain. Fans decked in rain ponchos braved the wet weather to take in artists on the main stage, while others took shelter under the tents of the Kitchen and Emerging Artists stages.
Exclusive: Stapleton is the real deal
What do you get when you combine the finest song writing today, phenomenal guitar licks and the best real country voice of our time? Chris Stapleton is the complete package. I’m glad he gave up his job as a song writer to pursue his own musical path. More on his show later in the review.
Country Newcomer Jordan Riley Pulls An “All Nighter”
Country Newcomer Jordan Riley pulls an ‘All Nighter’ with his latest single. Hailing from a small town south of Barrie, Jordan Riley began his country music journey after falling in love with the genre. His roots reflect the small-town values and stories told through country music. Though it wasn’t until 2014 that Jordan had begun songwriting and, a few years later, he hit the studio.
