Month: August 2014
Buzz Buzz Buzzing – Tim Hicks at the 2014 CNE
August 30th, 2014 by Joshua MurrayFrom fronting the house band and hosting open mic nights at Grace O’Malleys in Toronto, to finding the top 10 on the country music charts on now regular basis – Tim Hicks has done a lot in his musical career. Friday night we had a chance to sit down and talk with Tim before his […]
Caffeine & Big Dreams – Kira Isabella at the 2014 CNE
August 30th, 2014 by Joshua MurrayFriday night wasn’t our first chance to see Kira Isabella – but it was the first time that we were able to make it happen. And I am really glad that we did! From the moment that the 20 year old from Ottawa took the stage in her strapless Johnny Cash top, sparkly hot pants, black […]
Where’s The Love? – Hanson at the 2014 CNE Bandshell
August 29th, 2014 by Joshua MurrayIf you had told me 17 years ago that someday I’d go to a Hanson concert and then come home to write about it, I’d have called you crazy. But here I am. Thursday night Taylor, Isaac and Zac Hanson took over the CNE Bandshell stage and made it theirs. The largely (but not exclusively) […]
Welcome to the Neighbourhood – Float Toronto Now Open in West Queen West
August 26th, 2014 by Joshua MurrayJust this week a new self-care service opened in Toronto – and they can’t wait to see you. Located on the south side of Queen Street West between the Gladstone and Drake Hotels, Float Toronto is the newest addition to the Toronto holistic health scene and it is already seeing their 5 deprivation tanks filling […]
Drinkin’ Buddy – Gord Bamford at the 2014 CNE Bandshell
August 25th, 2014 by Joshua MurraySaturday night at the CNE Bandshell we got to see Tebey perform and get the Toronto crowd into some country music. But he was there on a mission – to warm up the crowd for a man who has won himself 16 Canadian Country Music Awards and turned become a true star in music, Mr. […]
#ALSIceBucketChallenge – Completed!
August 25th, 2014 by Joshua MurrayThis morning I took on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge after I was nominated by both my little brother Christopher and my cousin Shannon over the weekend. So with the help of Brian (in charge of water) and Chris (in charge of the camera) I completed my Ice Bucket Challenge on the front lawn at […]
Wake Me Up – Tebey at the 2014 CNE Bandshell
August 24th, 2014 by Joshua MurraySaturday night the CNE Bandshell went country for the first of two nights during this year’s fair. Singer, songwriter, and charmer Tebey was the first to take the stage and did a fantastic job of getting the Toronto crowd into the night’s 3+ hours of good country music. The dude looked relaxed and comfortable up […]
Runaway Angel in The Junction
August 22nd, 2014 by Trish CasslingLast Sunday my day started in The Junction. I headed out to watch Runaway Angel perform at 3299 Dundas Street West. What I didn’t know is that I was going to a Community BBQ, and there was way more going on than just their performance. The 100 year anniversary of the Lynett Funeral Home event […]
Leah Daniels at the 2014 CNE Northern Comfort Saloon
August 18th, 2014 by Joshua MurrayIn case you missed it, the Canadian National Exhibition is on RIGHT NOW! And this year the CNE has added a touch of country with the Northern Comfort Saloon, open 7 days a week with cold drinks, comfort food and country music on the menu. On Sunday at the CNE, CCMA Nominee Leah Daniels sat […]
Boots & Hearts 2014 Wrap and 2015 Predictions
August 16th, 2014 by Joshua MurrayIt’s been 2 weeks since we stood with 30,000+ country music fans at Boots & Hearts 2014 – and we’re still thinking about it. From Thursday night’s start with The Reklaws, Natalie Stovall & The Drive, Brett Kissel, and Dallas Smith to Saturday and Sunday night’s headliners Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton the music was […]
Markham Irish Women’s Rugby Club Makes the Finals!
August 9th, 2014 by Trish CasslingI spent my Saturday afternoon with the Markham Irish Senior Women’s Rugby Club. Today was a pretty big deal for them. They were fighting for a spot in the finals against the Peterborough Pagans and fight they did! It was a good game with plenty of action that ended with a 40-22 decision for the […]
Parking Lot Party: Lee Brice, Tim Hicks and Sawyer Brown at Boots & Hearts 2014
August 6th, 2014 by Joshua MurraySaturday was a busy day at Boots and Hearts with music from 1 to 11 on the front porch and main stages. It gave us some awesome moments, some great performances, and (thanks to Trish) some pretty cool pictures to share. One of the biggest acts of the day was Lee Brice in the opening […]
Is It Friday Yet? Gord Bamford, Neal McCoy and Dan + Shay at Boots & Hearts 2014
August 5th, 2014 by Joshua MurrayOn Sunday afternoon in Bowmanville, Gord Bamford took to the stage just ahead of young star Hunter Hayes and did exactly what we expected him to do – entertain a great crowd of country music fans. Bamford has had a great last few years, winning 6 Canadian Country Music Association Awards, and is nominated for […]
Heart Of Dixie: Danielle Bradbery at Boots & Hearts 2014
August 4th, 2014 by Joshua MurrayOn Sunday afternoon at Boots & Hearts 2014, Danielle Bradbery took over the main stage and treated country music fans to a show. The Texas born, blonde haired, big voiced singer was great on stage, engaging with the fans and singing a mix of her own songs and great covers of songs that the afternoon […]
Seeing Stars: The Reklaws at Boots & Hearts 2014
August 4th, 2014 by Joshua MurrayThe last year might feel like a blur at times for Jenna Rae and Stuart Walker, but we really hope that they were able to take a few minutes to slow down and enjoy Boots & Hearts 2014, because The Reklaws had their fingerprints all over the weekend – and they were fantastic. As the […]
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