We thought in order to celebrate Chad Brownlee’s upcoming Hearts On Fire album release (April 29th) we would kick the 2 week countdown off with one of his classic videos Day After You. Over the next couple weeks we be posting interviews, exclusive content and a new Mason Jar Session. More to come!
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
Barn Burners – March 11
Another week has come and gone and I have had a few new songs thrown my way this week a couple you may find familiar and a couple you will likely have never heard before.
David James – Lonely Girl
Canadian Country Artists David James has a new single that was released to Radio last week and we thought the Lyric Video was pretty well done and the song is pretty catch. Don’t be shy and request this one at your local radio stations.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss The Lovelocks Album Release….
So the amazingly talented Lovelocks have their album release this week and we really think you shouldn’t miss this show…
The Lovelocks – Home Sweet Home
Ontario’s own The Lovelocks have a new single at Radio and boy is it catchy…
Crank this one up and kick off your shoes and get ready to get those toes tapping….
And you know you want to add this to your music library so head on over and download it here.
Corey Kelly / @CoreyKelly76
Chad Brownlee – Hearts On Fire
Chad Brownlee has a new single and it is killer. Hearts On Fire I personally think is his best yet! Hearts On Fire request it at Country Radio Now!
Corey Kelly / @CoreyKelly76
Jess Moskaluke – CONTEST
Ok we said we would have something special…Here it is!
We have 3 pairs of tickets to giveaway to Jess Moskaluke’s Toronto performance NEXT THURSDAY at the Phoenix Concert Theatre.
BUT… These aren’t just tickets into the show, these passes will also get you into an intimate pre-show acoustic performance and the chance to meet Jess. How cool is that! All you have to do to enter is tell us your favourite Jess Moskaluke song off her new album Kiss Me Quite and you will be entered.
Contest closes Tuesday Dec 8th @ 2pm EST. This is a 19+ EVENT so you do need to be 19 to attend.
Good Luck!
Tim Chaisson & Jessica Mitchell @ Maxwells
Sunday nights are usually pretty low-key and I spend them catching up on a week of music. But this past Sunday night I spent at Maxwell’s in Waterloo, ON watching 2 very impressive artists.
Kiss Me Quiet – Jess Moskaluke
So our friend Jess Moskaluke who just recently won 2015 Female Artist of The Year at the CCMA Awards in Halifax has a new album dropping Sept 25th. Her new single Kiss Me Quiet has hit country radio and it is busting up the charts and we want you to hear it NOW!!! So have a listen and then maybe a couple more and let us know what you think!
Oh and our thoughts…
Well I for one LOVE IT great song and very well done video. Great to see Canadian music doing big things in the production side to! – Corey
