It’s nice once in a while to wind down from the big production shows to take in a stripped down performance with just a musician, their guitar and their stories. Last week’s intimate and acoustic presentation at Algonquin College featured Sean McCann, Pat Maloney and Ken Yates doing just that.
Johnny Reid Storms Into Ontario…
So the frenzy of the What Loves All About Tour storms into Ontario this week with 13 shows over the next 18 days. And with all the fantastic reviews from the West coast swing we know you won’t want to miss it.
Kelly Prescott shows her hillbilly roots in Hillbilly Jewels video!
Kelly Prescott, photo courtesy of Sean Sisk
Ottawa based singer/songwriter Kelly Prescott is no stranger to the music industry, born into a musical family with ties to Northern Ontario, Nova Scotia and the Ottawa Valley there’s no question her musical roots run deep. Kelly is preparing to release her upcoming album Hillbilly Jewels and today released the video for the album’s title track, “Hillbilly Jewels”
Garth Brooks returns to Canada with not one but 8 sold out shows, and counting!
This is the first in a new weekly series I’m going to call Hendrik’s Monday Musings. Consider it my commentary on all things music related in Ottawa, Canada and beyond.
Unless you count his appearance at the Calgary Stampede in 2012 it’s been 19 long years since Garth Brooks performed on Canadian soil. Hamilton was the first stop to be announced back on the 6th of January and when tickets went on sale a few weeks later there was no question that he would be welcomed back with open arms.
Breaking News: Garth Brooks adds Fourth show in Ottawa
If you didn’t manage to snag one of over 50,000 tickets already sold for Garth Brooks last Friday we have great news. Garth Brooks has added a matinee show on Sunday April 3 at 3pm.
Vince Neil to headline 19th Annual Voyageur Days
Do you remember when you turned 19? The days, weeks, even years leading up to it were filled with anticipation for a party that would be remembered for a lifetime. Voyageur Days in Mattawa will celebrate 19 years this summer and they promised a concert lineup that would include all fun and rocking bands all weekend long and on Tuesday they delivered the first piece of that lineup and it feels good.
Pearl Jam announce 2016 Tour
Rockers Pearl Jam have announced their 2016 North American tour kicks off in April and runs through August.
Garth Brooks is Coming to Ottawa
We knew the announcement was coming but now it’s Official…
Garth BROOKS is coming back to Ottawa.
Luke Bryan headed back to TORONTO
For all those upset that Luke Bryan isn’t coming to Boots & Hearts this year have no fear.
Luke is bringing his Kill The Lights Tour that sees Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch as support acts. Not a bad way to spend a night or two in June…Here is what we know.
2 Canadian Dates 1 of which we already knew about in Alberta but….
TORONTO – June 24 & 25th at Molson Amphitheatre…. Tix Details to follow.
CALGARY – August 21st @ Country Thunder – Previously Announced
More Details to come….
