The first “official” full day of the Calgary Stampede could be summed up with one word … H O T! … literally, and musically … as well as a day of firsts for all the artists photographed (Elijah Woods & Jaime Fine, The Banners, Elle King, and Petric) … they all had their first show at the Calgary Stampede July 6th … and the first thing they ALL commented on was the heat!
Serena Ryder headlines Surrey Canada Day
Serena Ryder played to an enthusiastic (although “slightly” wet) crowd at the Bill Reid Amphitheatre for Surrey’s Canada Day celebration. Even though the day had several dark and ominous clouds overhead, it stayed quite warm – and dry – that is until they were setting up for Serena’s set …
Her Brothers rocks The Roxy + exclusive news
Her Brothers returned to The Roxy in Vancouver for another electrifyingly high energy show. Before they went on stage, the Vancouver area natives shared some updates fans haven’t heard, exclusively for Sound Check Entertainment.
Serena Ryder headines all female Friday at Beaumont Blues & Roots
The 11th annual Beaumont Blues and Roots Festival took place in Beaumont Alberta the weekend of June 15-17. Known as “Canada’s biggest little music festival”, it is the country’s longest running all Canadian content music festival, highlighting the best in all music genres, not just blues and roots, including pop, folk, rockabilly and country music. While the festival has always included a fairly even split between male and female artists, this year is the first time they have scheduled an all female Friday, headlined by Serena Ryder.
Sam Roberts Band plays Beaumont Blues & Roots Festival
The Sam Roberts Band headlined the 11th Annual Beaumont Blues & Roots Festival Saturday with a marathon set. Known as “Canada’s biggest little music festival”, the festival has always featured a 100% Canadian line up with about 50% being female artists.
The Harlem Globetrotters Travel to Ottawa
The Harlem Globetrotters, founded in 1926, have been synonymous with family entertainment and great basketball skills for decades. The Globetrotters are known to have broken down barriers, performed goodwill acts, and made a commitment to fans that goes beyond the game. This weekend they brought their show to the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa much to the delight of their fans, young and old.
