Month: August 2013
September’s Coming, Get Excited!
August 25th, 2013 by Joshua MurrayI know that the end of August means the end of summer. So generally we all try to squeeze every last drop out of the month. Kids aren’t especially keen on heading back to school (for the most part) and after Labour Day we’re stuck waiting for Thanksgiving to get a long weekend. However, there […]
Maybe It’s Time For New Little League Memories
August 18th, 2013 by Joshua MurrayYesterday before we walked through the gates of the CNE for day 2 of The Ex, Trish and I stopped at the Exhibition Baseball Field to catch a few innings of Little League action. The 57th Annual Lions-CNE Peewee Baseball Tournament is being played now and features 32 teams of 12 and 13 year olds. […]
The Boots and Hearts 2013 Wrap and 2014 Predictions!
August 17th, 2013 by Joshua MurrayThe 2013 Boots & Hearts Country Music Festival has been wrapped for a couple of weeks and it’s a good time to look back at it… and forwards to 2014! The 2013 fest was great in my eyes. Yes, there were issues with the pouring rain on Friday night and campers and ticket holders not […]
Guest Post: Kick-Ass 2 Hits the Big Screen!
August 15th, 2013 by Joshua MurrayLast night Trish and James checked out a pre-screening of Kick-Ass 2 and just like we did with The Avengers last summer, we’ve got a guest post from James for y’all. Please do not fret, THIS POST IS SPOILER FREE (except for what you’ll read if you click the link) and will not take away from your […]
If Home Is Where The Heart Is…
August 14th, 2013 by Joshua MurrayIf home is where the heart is then I’m either a broken or lucky man. You see, I’ve left a piece of my heart in every village, town and city that I’ve lived in since I was a kid. I have connections and family and friends in all of these places. I have memories and […]
Boots & Hearts 2013 Spotlight: Miranda Lambert
August 10th, 2013 by Joshua MurrayWho run the world? Girls! If you didn’t know that already, Miranda Lambert wants to remind you. At least that’s what I had to assume when her performance at Boots & Hearts started with a video intro of cowgirls and Reba set to Beyoncé’s new generation Girl Power anthem. Miranda is the reigning Academy of […]
Boots & Hearts 2013 Spotlight: Dierks Bentley
August 7th, 2013 by Joshua Murray“This is Sunday night?! This feels like a Friday night!” – Dierks Bentley That was exactly the sentiment of tens of thousands of country music fans when curly haired hunk, Dierks Bentley took the stage and took over. If there was a theme to Bentley’s set at Boots & Hearts it was PARTY. That’s what […]
Boots & Hearts 2013 Spotlight: The Band Perry
August 6th, 2013 by Joshua MurraySaturday night at Boots & Hearts in Bowmanville, Ontario 2 brothers and a sister took to the Main Stage and lit things up. From the moment that The Band Perry walked on playing Done (which I predicted, you can ask Trish) the crowd was electric. Kimberly, Reid and Neil were absolutely ready for the audience […]
Boots and Hearts 2013 – Miranda Lambert Kicks Ass
August 6th, 2013 by Joshua MurrayWe had a great time on Sunday night watching Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist of the Year, Miranda Lambert, tear it up on stage at Boots & Hearts. Check out these awesome pictures that Trish took and check back soon for the full review of Miranda’s set. Work Hard, Play Harder, Be Awesome.
Boots & Hearts 2013 Spotlight: Tim Hicks, Chad Brownlee, High Valley, Aaron Lewis, Jason Blaine
August 5th, 2013 by Joshua MurrayTim Hicks Boots & Hearts kicked off on the Front Porch Stage Thursday night, much to the delight of thousands of country music fans who made the trip to Bowmanville for the extra night of music and partying. 2nd on stage Thursday night was Tim Hicks, an emerging artist who has been nominated for the […]
Boots & Hearts 2013 Spotlight: Whitney Rose
August 5th, 2013 by Joshua MurrayIn the 18 years since Shania Twain’s The Woman In Me, there has been a shift in country music. Especially among the ladies. However, traditional country hasn’t disappeared. In fact, we witnessed it live and in person on the Front Porch Stage at Boots & Hearts on Sunday. Whitney Rose took the stage with sick […]
Boots & Hearts 2013 Spotlight: Country Music Legend, Joe Diffie
August 4th, 2013 by Joshua MurrayPicture this: The sun is shining, there are thousands of people sitting and standing within sight and ear shot of the Boots & Hearts Main Stage and the opening notes of 3rd Rock From The Sun come over the speakers through live instruments. If you’ve been a country music fan for as long as I […]
Boots & Hearts 2013 Exclusive Q&A: MacKenzie Porter
August 4th, 2013 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Trish Cassling23 year old Mackenzie Porter may just be getting started in her country music career, but don’t be fooled into thinking that she’s just started to work. Born into a talented family in Alberta, Mackenzie has been singing and acting for years, touring with her brother Kalen before going solo. Winner of the 2011 the Nashville […]
Boots & Hearts 2013: Dean Brody and Jason Aldean, Singing In The Rain
August 3rd, 2013 by Joshua MurrayOn a day filled with rain, lightning and mud, there was still plenty of desire to party at Boots & Hearts. Here’s the thing… The weather wasn’t great. In fact, it sucked. It was rainy and people were soaked and cold and covered in mud. But when it came down to it, they didn’t care. […]
Boots & Hearts 2013 Spotlight: Cassadee Pope
August 3rd, 2013 by Joshua MurrayWhen rain pours down on a festival, some people run for cover. When lightning crashes down on the ground, it can delay things. And when things get back on track and it’s time for the music to start again it takes a talented and engaged performer to get things fired back up for the fans. […]
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