Country Newcomer Jordan Riley pulls an ‘All Nighter’ with his latest single. Hailing from a small town south of Barrie, Jordan Riley began his country music journey after falling in love with the genre. His roots reflect the small-town values and stories told through country music. Though it wasn’t until 2014 that Jordan had begun songwriting and, a few years later, he hit the studio.
Rufus Wainright Serenades the National Arts Centre
Rufus Wainright, whom Elton John called “the greatest songwriter on the planet right now” in a Globe and Mail interview, ended his 16-country tour commemorating 20 years since the release of his self-titled LP in Ottawa on Thursday night.
DANNY SYLVESTER AND SANDI SKYE HIT LASSO LIVE IN PEMBROKE ON AND LEAVE THEM WANTING MORE.
The Danny Sylvester Band and Sandi Skye were recently at Lasso Live in Pembroke and had this bar rocking out country style deep into the early hours. These two singers/songwriters were the perfect pairing for a night to just sing, dance and let go and have good time and from all appearances that’s exactly what the audience did.
Surround the World – Unique collaborative music video
The music and lyrics for Surround the World were written by Oren Sharon. The unique video is compilation of 51 different different female singers from around the world singing the lyrics.
Lisa LeBlanc delivers a party through the roof at Zaphod’s.
Singer/songwriter Lisa LeBlanc has had a few appearances in Ottawa within the past week including Outlaws and Gunslingers session at St. Brigid’s Centre for Arts for JunoFest, and attended the Juno Awards as a nominee for a contemporary roots album of the year, and her Ottawa visit culminated on Saturday night at the sold out show at Zaphod’s.
Introducing Hadley Park
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.
Chris Stapleton straps in for an all Canadian Road Show stop at CTC
Award winning singer/songwriter Chris Stapleton brought his All American Road Show tour to the Canadian Tire Centre last night. It was there that Chris, alongside his wife and special guest Lindi Ortega were greeted by a packed house.
Interview with Lisa Loeb
Lisa Loeb calls me from Tillsonburg, Ontario on February 16th, where she is starting her three-stop Ontario tour.
Four Chords And The Truth – 6th Confessions
Thursday night at The Dakota Tavern was by far the most diverse instalment of the Four Chords And The Truth series. Really getting to the “kernels of the popcorn”. The songwriters featured at each confession have the opportunity to get back to the roots of each of their songs and give us (the audience) some vulnerable insight into the origin of their art.
Burton Cummings coming to Brockville this November
One of the most celebrated artists in Canadian music history, Burton Cummings, is coming to the Brockville Arts Centre on Wednesday November 2, 2016 at 8pm.
