CMW 2016 Hits The Dakota
Canadian Music Week 2016 is in full swing in Toronto. And man it’s pretty much all night, every night, at every venue in the T-dot. While Corey was over at the Phoenix, I hit up the Dakota Tavern to capture the action and here is my recap of what went down.
Big Wreck to headline Mountain Man 2016 in Calabogie
The Mountain Man Music Festival announced earlier this week that, iconic Canadian rockers, Big Wreck will headline the 2nd Annual Mountain Man Music Festival, on July 2, 2016. Big Wreck joins other headliners Zeus and Limblifter to round out a star studded line-up.
Falling For The Redhill Valleys
The Spice Factory in Hamilton was host to the album release of The Redhill Valleys on Tuesday, and it was completely sold out. There was a buzz of excitement among everyone in attendance, merch and cd’s were flying off of the table before any music even began. The trio of Danielle Beaudin, Chelsea McWilliams and […]
Barn Burners – April 29th
This weeks Barn Burners wasn’t easy. With so much new music hitting the shelves and your favourite online music store it was tough to pick my favourites that I have been listening to this week. This one might have a bit of a theme with the titles 2 out of 3 have Kiss in […]
Eli Young Band not a Gamble at Casino Rama….
A little bit of Texas came to Canada! The Eli Young Band took a right turn into southern Ontario for a couple of shows this week. So glad they did.
2016, the year the women take back Country Music? #MondayMusings
I recall a time, not so long ago, when women dominated the country music scene. Fast forward to the second decade of the 21st century and it’s almost the exact opposite…to the point where one radio consultant, Keith Hill, actually went on the record and said “If you want to make ratings in country radio, take […]
Boots and Hearts 2016 Ticket Details
Boots and Hearts is set to embark on another adventure. Tickets for 2016’s party go on sale to the general public this THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th a@ NOON! Here is all the info you need to get your hands on what is sure to be the hottest ticket of the summer! Could Garth be coming […]
Wes Mack at the Rock’n’ Horse Saloon
One of my favourite perks of writing for a music blog is the opportunity to attend shows like this one. The Rock’n’ Horse Saloon is a small, up close and intimate environment nestled in Toronto’s entertainment district. It was the perfect spot for Wes Mack‘s Edge of the Storm CD Release Party.
Lucknow MITF kicks off Friday!
Well, as we all know the summer is coming to a close and there aren’t many festivals left on the calendar. However one of my favourite events of the year is a mere 3 days away. Lucknow MITF kicks off its 7th year on Friday night with another fantastic weekend of country music lined up.
Kenny Chesney in Hamilton
So, Last night I had the chance to witness what I was hoping to be an epic performance from one of country music’s elite. From the thousands that have flocked to his shows in the US with sold out dates in stadiums holding 70,000+.