Month: January 2015
5 Reasons We’re Excited to See Eric Church at Boots & Hearts 2015
January 31st, 2015 by Joshua MurrayWe’ve had the chance to see some of country’s biggest and brightest stars over the last few years, but 1 guy we haven’t seen yet is Eric Church. However, that’s all going to change in August when Mr. Church steps on the main stage at Boots & Hearts 2015 as a headliner. Since the day […]
Boots & Heart 2015 Ticket Giveaway!
January 30th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayCongratulations to our winner of 2 General Admission Passes to Boots & Hearts 2015, Macy Groulx! Hey friends, guess what?! The awesome team at Republic Live has hooked us up with a Pair of General Admission Passes for Boots & Hearts 2015 – and we’re going to give them away to one of you! These […]
Chain Reaction: Meet Will Randall [Interview]
January 29th, 2015 by Trish CasslingWill Randall was born in Dawson Creek, BC, grew up in Nashville, moved back to Vancouver, BC, and now calls Calgary home. Will grew up around country music and had lots of early exposure. His dad, Wyley Randall, is an accomplished singer/songwriter who also owned “The Rhinestone Cowboy”, a honky tonk. Will has been singing […]
Women in Country: Canada Leads the Way!
January 28th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayCountry music, like all music, goes through swings and cycles of popularity among certain artists or trends. Recently the prevailing trend has been Bro Country… but that’s changing – and Canada is leading the way. Yes, male artists like Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Dallas Smith and Florida Georgia Line are still selling out arenas and […]
Boots & Hearts 2015 Preview: Catching Up with The Stellas [Interview]
January 26th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayThe Stellas have been making music for years. In fact, they’ve been at it for 20 years now, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. Originally from Whitby, Ontario (just east of Toronto) the married duo of Brad and MaryLynne are working on their second album and will be coming to Boots & Hearts […]
All This Time: Introducing Brodie Dawson [Interview]
January 25th, 2015 by Trish CasslingIf you’re not from Western Canada you might be asking yourself, who is Brodie Dawson? Brodie Dawson is the 2014 Vancouver Island Music Awards Vocalist of the Year. That’s a pretty nice title. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, with a working blues/soul musician for a father, her influences are varied. She headed west to Vancouver Island […]
All They Want To Do Is Dance: The Lovelocks [Interview]
January 23rd, 2015 by Joshua MurrayAli Raney and Zoe Neuman are The Lovelocks – and we’re big fans! Almost a year ago we were introduced to the band’s music through a friend and that turned into a purchase of their EP and then an interview in March 2014. Now we’re back to catch up with the ladies and see what […]
A History Of Reasons: CAIRO is Here! [Interview]
January 20th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayWith the release of A History Of Reasons, Toronto’s CAIRO has given the world it’s full-length debut – and it’s a beauty! Nate Daniels (Vocals/ Guitar), Matt Sullivan (Drums/Percussion), Caitlin Grieve (Strings/ Vocals), Dante Berardi Jr (Guitar/ Vocals/ Synth) and Joel Dalton (Bass/ Key/ Synth) have put together an album that is easy to listen […]
Boots & Hearts 2015 Countdown and Preview #1
January 18th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayBoots and Hearts is 6 months away, but we’re already excited it. And we know we aren’t the only ones. Since the beginning we’ve been talking about who might be performing and now that we have a list of 31 acts, it’s time to start talking about them. And to help us out with that […]
Boots & Hearts 2015 Lineup Announcement Round 3 Review
January 14th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayBoots & Hearts delivered on their promise of a “big announcement” when they released a new list of 23 acts that will be part of the B&H 2015 lineup this August at Burl’s Creek Event Park outside of Barrie. The new names bring the total lineup to 31 acts that will take the stage August […]
This Man: Cory Marquardt Feature 2015! [Interview]
January 12th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayBorn in North Bay, Cory Marquardt grew up with a hockey stick in his hands… and he kept it there through his teenage years playing junior in northern Ontario. But now, things have changed. You’re far more likely to find Cory with a guitar in his hands, amped up to get on stage and put […]
Coming Soon in 2015!
January 10th, 2015 by Joshua Murray2015 is already in high gear and we’re ready for it! You know that old saying, good things come to those who work their ass off – well, that’s exactly the plan. Coming up on TheReviewsAreIn.com in the next little while will be features with The Reklaws, Marshall Dane, Cory Marquardt, The Lovelocks, and a […]
Take Me To Church – Country Music Plays Hard, Prays Hard
January 2nd, 2015 by Joshua MurrayLong before the advent of Bro Country, the genre was one of a Work Hard, Play Hard, Pray Hard mentality. And in the last 20 or so years, through all the changes that country music has seen, that has remained true. I may not be the most observant Christian, but I did grow up in […]
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