After an amazing first day in St. Agapit, Quebec, which matched attendance from last year’s record-breaking show with Tim Hicks and James Barker Band, you’d think it would be hard to top on Saturday. But then again a lineup of heavy hitters starting with Ottawa’s own Rainwater Whiskey and perfect weather matched with a province of hungry country music fans anything was possible.
Fest Country de Lotbinière announces 4th Annual Lineup
After months of waiting and anticipation the much anticipated lineup for the 2018 edition of Fest Country de Lotbinière is finally here.
TRACKSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL MAIN STAGE LINE UP
JUST ANNOUNCED: CHASE RICE, EMERSON DRIVE, JOJO MASON, MIDNIGHT SHINE, ERIC ETHRIDGE, JULIA HAGGARTY AND RUNAWAY ANGEL HEADLINERS: DIERKS BENTLEY AND DUSTIN LYNCH PLUS: DEAN BRODY, TIM HICKS & LANCO
Concerts Return to London’s Western Fair
Last week concerts returned to the Western Fair in London Ontario and kicking off three nights of music at the Metroland Media Agriplex was Sarnia native Eric Ethridge and a rocking American duo in LOCASH who made sure to not only take in our favourite Canadian coffee chain by grabbing themselves a drink at Tim’s but also tried their hand at some skating. Chris and Preston kept the party rocking with their hits “I Know Somebody”, ” I Love This Life” and even a cover of “You Gonna Fly” which they wrote for Keith Urban to an enthusiastic crowd.
CCMA Awards – John Deere Green Carpet
Well after spending 3 days hunkered down in what might be the best city in Canada for Country Music we have a little something to share. We have the 2nd of our CCMA posts with some great shots of the John Deere Green Carpet. This was our first year having a presence on the carpet with Corey getting a chance to chat with the artists as they walked in. Be sure to check our video of Corey chatting with everyone HERE. However, Bill and James were also able to grab some amazing images of the artists making there way into Bud Gardens in London, Ontario.
CMT Music Fest
So CMT Canada / Corus Entertainment jumped into the world of Festivals this past weekend full force with CMT Music Fest. The inaugural event took place in Kitchener,home of the OHL Kitchener Rangers and then venue in which the big party was taking place Bingamens. For those of you that haven’t been lucky enough to attend Octoberfest in the KW area Bingamans has hosted some pretty epic parties in the past. Maybe not to this scale but this one was BIG.
Sound of Music ’16 Wrap Up
Last weekend Burlington, Ontario played host to its annual Sound of Music Festival that takes place in the heart of Burlington. This is Canada’s LARGEST Free music festival and boy does it rock. This year they had the likes of I Mother Earth, July Talk, Jess Moskaluke and Mother Mother to name a few of the artists that performed to the thousands that came to soak up the tunes and the sunshine.
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.
Tailgating in London ON before the Circus show
Our friends over at Budweiser Gardens in London, ON, sure know how to throw a kick ass party on a Saturday night. Invite Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year winner, Jason Aldean, to bring his Six String Circus Tour to town with Thomas Rhett and A Thousand Horses, throw in some local country artists, rocking the parking lot before the show, and you have yourself one heck of a tailgate party.
Boots and Hearts Pre-Game Party – Toronto
KX Country and Boots & Hearts teamed up to bring the biggest Country Show to CMW. With the likes of red hot Meghan Patrick and a band that had by far one of the best performances of last years Boots and Hearts Festival with Blackjack Billy taking the headlining honours. For those of you that were part of that 30,000+ Kick off party you will know that the boys in BJB tore the roof off the Front Porch stage on that beautiful Thursday night.
