We had a chance to have the lovely and talented Runaway Angel perform their current single JUNE for our Mason Jar Sessions a couple weeks back. The ladies currently released their debut album No End In Sight and we were lucky enough to have the girls perform.
Falling For The Redhill Valleys
The Spice Factory in Hamilton was host to the album release of The Redhill Valleys on Tuesday, and it was completely sold out. There was a buzz of excitement among everyone in attendance, merch and cd’s were flying off of the table before any music even began. The trio of Danielle Beaudin, Chelsea McWilliams and Tim Allard have been polishing their sound for a little while now in the Hamilton/Toronto area and have gathered a lot of interest and anticipation towards their first album release. Well, the wait is over.
Halifax Fans Delighted with Johnny Reid
Country music fans in Halifax came together at the Scotiabank Centre to see Fan Favorite Johnny Reid. I left plenty early to get parking but as approached the downtown core area I came face on with traffic backed with fans going to the show.
Garth Weekend Festivities in Hamilton!
Recipe for an awesome party? Cold beer, great music, free admission. Hell yeah! Why wouldn’t you?
Getting To Know The Sound Check Team…
So we thought it was time to introduce all the readers to the amazing people behind the Sound Check Team. Over the last five years SCE has grown leaps and bounds and we just thought maybe you wanted to get to know the team a little more. We are going to be EVERYWHERE this summer so don’t be shy, stop us at a show to say hi.
Mariana’s Trench Never Say Die!
What happens when you have a multi platinum selling headliner, then you add multi platinum selling support act, and then add a relatively “new” act embarking on his first national tour? You get an overload to the audio/visual senses! Mariana’s Trench, in full stride on their Never Say Die national tour held their fans in the palm of their hands Friday night at the jam packed Molson Centre in Barrie, Ontario.
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
Corey’s Barn Burners – March 2
IT’S FRIDAY… And that means another instalment of #BarnBurners. This week I have a few new ones that haven’t hit Canadian radio as of yet. Love to hear what you think!
Autumn Hill helps Celebrate Cowboys Ranch & Country 104 Birthdays!
February 26th was a special night in London ON with a couple of big anniversaries in the Country music landscape for the city and the region. The first big anniversary was the celebration of Cowboys Ranch, marking 10 years as a country music club.
Dierks Bentley – Somewhere On A Beach
So Dierks Bentley is set to release his new album BLACK in the very near future. His first single is called Somewhere On A Beach, and it is a beauty. Have a look and judge for yourself. Dierks is totally the coolest guy in country and this video is a great follow up to the Drunk On A Plane style video. You stay classy Dierks and we will see ya in August at Boots & Hearts!
Corey Kelly / @CoreyKelly76
