Meghan Patrick, Robyn Ottolini, Tebey, and Jade Eagleson
Lead In Nominations, Sound Check’s own Hendrik Pape nominated for Industry Person of the Year
The Country Music Association of Ontario Announces 2022 CMAOntario Awards Nominees
Chase Rice brought his A++ game to The Danforth Music Hall for one wild RIDE
Know anyone who attended one of Chase Rice’s SOLD-OUT shows in Ontario? Everybody We Know Does…
#Country4FortMac
Sometimes the stars align and things just seem to be perfect and nothing can knock that feeling away. Well last Thursday night in Toronto all the country stars you could think of showed up and played one of the best venues in the city in support of the relief efforts for Fort McMurray. It was honestly one of the coolest and intimate experiences I have had in a long time. Along with raising just over $17,000 for the cause. #Country4FortMac
Jason Blaine and Cold Creek County Top 4th annual CMAO Awards held Monday
TORONTO, ON – The spotlight was on Ontario’s thriving country music community Monday night as the Country Music Association of Ontario handed out the 4th Annual CMAO Awards. A standing-room-only crowd joined host Jason McCoy at the Flato Markham Theatre in Markham for an evening of accolades and performances by some of Ontario’s best and brightest stars. Presented by Slaight Music, with support from the Ontario Media Development Corporation, the award show recognized honorees in 14 categories spanning talent and industry.
The Lovelocks Pour Everything Into CD Release…
I recently had the opportunity to take in The Lovelocks EP release party at the Mod Club in Toronto, and I’m glad I did. I had heard great things about the duo of Ali Raney and Zoe Neumann, but this would be the first time I would catch them live.
The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
Getting to the venue a little early I had a casual exchange with a longtime fan who was pretty excited to tell me how she has had them play at her house a couple of times in the past, and went on about how wonderful the girls are as both musicians and people. With the crowd that filled the Mod club it was obvious The Lovelocks have collected loyal fans over time and they’re all just as excited for whats to come as the girls might be themselves.
The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
Prior to the show kicking off was a fan meet and greet where I saw how Ali and Zoe interacted with fans, they were so warm and down to earth. A great start to the night for those lucky Facebook contest winners.
SoundCheck Contest Winners with The Lovelocks – Photo: Mike Highfield
SoundCheck Contest Winners with The Lovelocks – Photo: Mike Highfield
The show began with the upbeat title track from their new EP Born To Love. It set the tone for the evening and I knew this was a great night of country music to attend. One thing I love in country songs is a solid harmony and these two really nail it. It just soothes whatever ails you. They played songs off the new EP like Radio, Simple Stuff, I Do not and also threw in some covers of Cyndi Lauper’s Time After Time, and Dolly’s Jolene. The Lovelocks then got some crowd participation going with their bubbly tune Dance, which they joked that it’s one they have had people dancing to in old folks homes so theres no reason we couldn’t. I would call it a guilt trip but, I think people were already ready and willing to dance.
The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
Zoe and Ali seem so comfortable up on stage, they’re just having a lot of fun doing what they do. They were backed by a great band who were flawless. They kept up great energy the whole night, playing the single Home Sweet Home before walking off stage for the inevitable encore. Then taking the tempo way down for Lovely for their first encore song, showcasing beautiful vocals and great lyrics. And, to close it all they ended with their rendition of Cake By The Ocean by DNCE.
The Lovelocks will only continue building on their success with all the talent and personality they carry. Keep an eye out for them over the summer and pick up their new EP at http://www.thelovelocksband.com.
Mike Highfield / @MC_Highfield
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The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
The Lovelocks perform at The Mod Club for CD Release Party – Photo: Mike Highfield
Best of Canadian Country Music Celebrated in Halifax
The Maritimes went country over the last few days as the best of the best of Canadian country music invaded Halifax. The party started early in the week with numerous showcase events put on by various labels and agencies to help showcase their stars and rising stars and it all was capped off with the Canadian Country Music Association Awards, the final of which was held last night at the Scotiabank Centre and aired on CBC Television.
Big Revival Tour – Ontario Bound
As the summer winds down and those of you rest your heads from a busy couple weekend’s of country music festivals with Boots and Hearts and Havelock back.
