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Avery Anna / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

An intimate evening at The Dakota Tavern put on by Warner Music Canada Downton Toronto last night, October 25th 2022. Starting off the night with the extremely talented young woman Avery Anna. Bringing that southern charm all the way from Flagstaff Arizona, USA. With a collection of songs and story telling, it wasn’t long before had grasped everyones attention in the room.

Avery Anna / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

Heartfelt and warm, she captivated the room with her soft playing on the keys to her jaw dropping voice. Playing songs from her big hit Narcissist to “Ring Of Fire” by Johnny Cash who we find out was one of her grandfathers favourites as she used to sing with him a lot. Watch out Nashville, I think Avery is going to be making some big waves here in the future!

Avery Anna / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

Tyler Braden / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

Second off to keep the evening going was a gentleman and a comedian when it comes to entertaining the crowd with his one liners, Tyler Braden. Starting his musical journey off later in life, it sure doesn’t appear that way. Feeling as comfortable as a veteran on that stage while singing his heart out. Bold and brass, Brayden has that cool voice with that kicker of power and thrust.

Tyler Braden / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

Playing new music to even covering one of his favourite bands the Goo Goo Dolls with their mega hit “Iris” and killing it at that! Learning that Tyler does a lot of writing not only for himself but for others I think we can expect an interesting collaboration here in the future. Tyler has that arena feel but also a sit around the campfire vibe, his journey is just beginning.

Breland / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

For those who did’t know Ireland before, they do now! Fun and energetic was the scope of the evening. As you can tell from the smile on his face, this is what he was meant to do and be, right on stage. Having fun both onstage and off, having worked and done collaborations with various artists from Keith Urban, Sam Hunt, Dierks Bentley, Hardy, Lady A, to Thomas Rhett.

Breland + Tyler Brayden / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

Breland + Avery Anna/ The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

Learning that he will be opening for Shania Twain soon he thought it was appropriate to rock the Queen of country musics songs, doing them with justice I might add. Also adding a big hit to his night with Strawberry Wine by Deana Carter and bringing up Avery Anna to help him sing it! It seems wherever Daniel goes he makes friends.

Breland / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

At such a young age and the accomplishments under his belt, what’s next is what we all want to know. I guess only time will reveal that but I sure that he will be back Toronto!

Breland / The Dakota Tavern // Photographer: Elliott Deseure

On July 10th, 2020, country crooner Brett Eldredge released his fourth studio album, filled with songs that reflect his past two years of growth and development as a songwriter, performer, and as a human. One week later, he released a documentary to coincide with the album and all the work that went into it. 

Brett Eldredge started his 2019 by stepping back from social media and smartphones and began a journey of self-discovery, living in the moment, and embracing life. The year left fans missing him posting videos on Snapchat, Instagram and interacting with his fans online. While that year proved to be a long one for fans, it proved to be one of the best years for Brett. He put away his smartphone and pulled out a polaroid, living life through a different lens and seeing the world from a whole new perspective.

The Unsigned Only Music Competition has announced its 2018 winners today. Unsigned Only is open to artists who are unsigned to a major record label and has become an important source for discovering new talent. Since its inception in 2012, four Grand Prize winners have been signed to major label record deals.

More than 900,000 fans sing along to every song on 2017’s most-attended concert tour

To really understand how Eric Church feels about the Holdin’ My Own Tour, you have to see things from his perspective standing at the mic. For the last five months, country music’s most electric performer has stood face-to-face with nearly 1 million people and truly connected.

SEETHER (Shaun Morgan, vocals/guitar; Dale Stewart, bass/vocals; John Humphrey, drums) recently released their new album, Poison the Parish, through Morgan’s newly launched Canine Riot Records via Concord.

I’ve always had a passion for discovering new artists and helping get their music heard. In the music industry today it’s very difficult for new artists to make their mark and get traction. Since founding Sound Check Entertainment we’ve prided ourselves in seeking out and promoting new artists. Just some of the artists we told you about first, and continue to promote, include Meghan Patrick, Abby Stewart, Cory Marquardt and Midnight Shine to name just a few. Today we’d like to introduce to you Morgan Leigh Garner and Courtney Dashe aka Hadley Park.

Tis the season for festival lineup announcements. Manitoulin Country Fest has already announced Michelle Wright, Washboard Union, Meghan Patrick, Chris Buck, Western Swing Authority, Scotty James, The Abrams and Nicole Rayy for their 2017 event. Today they add two more talented Canadian artists….

“We’re The Time Jumpers. We like to play timeless music. Here’s some for ya right now…”

Every year Canada’s emerging artists are invited to submit their music to Boots and Hearts for a shot at a competition unlike any other. The top finalists for the Sirius XM, Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase vy for a grand prize that includes A Custom Website, A Week in Nashville (for media training, a professional photoshoot and a Gibson Guitar), A Single Release through Universal Music Canada and the opening slot in front of Chase Rice at the 2016 Boots and Hearts Country Music Festival.