Month: March 2015
Bestival Toronto Adds BANKS to the Lineup
March 31st, 2015 by Trish CasslingYesterday’s Bestival Toronto lineup announcement included L.A. R&B singer BANKS. Her debut album Goddess, released in September of 2014 charted in the top 20 in the UK, Australia, Germany, New Zealand and Sweden. In the US she debuted at number 12, selling 25,000 copies in the first week. If you’re a fan of Grey’s Anatomy you might […]
It Wouldn’t Be This: The Stellas at Toronto’s Hugh’s Room!
March 28th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayTalented, attractive, funny, very in love, Canadian, and live right in front of our faces… The Stellas came home-ish on Friday night to play Hugh’s Room in Toronto. It was the first time that we’d had a chance to see the Oshawa/Whitby couple take the stage to play their songs, and it was long overdue. […]
Hugh’s Room Debut: The Lovelocks
March 28th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayIt was a long time coming, but Friday night in Toronto a few people got to cross some things off of their To Do List. On Dundas St. West in Toronto, in front of a full house, The Lovelocks played the Hugh’s Room stage for the very first time, as the opening act for The […]
Country Music has a Homophobia Problem
March 26th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayBy now most of you have probably already seen the story going around the internet about Little Big Town’s Girl Crush being pulled from country radio playlists in the US. It’s a ridiculous thing to happen, it’s a ridiculous thing to have to talk about… but here we are, and this is what we’re doing. […]
CD Giveaway: Chad Brownlee, Jess Moskaluke & Bobby Wills!
March 24th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayCongratulations to our MDM Recordings, Chad Brownlee, Jess Moskaluke, and Bobby Wills CD Giveaway Winner, Joey George – we can’t wait for you to get your CDs! Last week we caught the When The Lights Go Down Tour stop in Toronto at the Virgin Mobile Mod Club – and this week we’re celebrating the 3 Canadian […]
7 Reasons to Fall in Love with Dylan Scott
March 23rd, 2015 by Joshua MurrayDylan Scott is a 24 year old country singer/songwriter from Bastrop, Louisiana – and he’s 100% worth your attention. Let us count the reasons… 1. His Voice A video posted by Dylan Scott (@dylanscottcountry) on Mar 21, 2015 at 1:40pm PDT Shannon described it as a mix of silk and whisky – and we love it. […]
When The Lights Go Down Tour Review: Toronto
March 19th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayOn Tuesday we hit the Virgin Mobile Mod Club in Toronto to check out Bobby Wills, Jess Moskaluke, and headliner Chad Brownlee on the When The Lights Go Down Tour. From start to finish everyone had a great time… but it wasn’t just a 2 hour concert, the tour offered a lot more than that […]
The March Madness Widow(er) Survival Guide 6.0
March 16th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayIt’s here! It’s here! It’s here! The NCAA March Madness bracket has been set, and 68 teams are ready to hit the floor and fight for a chance to play in the Final Four and be called National Champion. And if you don’t care about any of that, this post is meant for you. This […]
eOne/Gibson All Star 2015 JUNO EXTRAVAGANZA
March 15th, 2015 by Trish CasslingAnd just as the title implies the eOne/Gibson All Star 2015 JUNO EXTRAVAGANZA was spectacular! Where do I even start? How about at the hotel where I picked up our VIP laminates. The hotel was full of musicians and music industry people doing the same things any of us would be doing, in a hotel. Hanging out, […]
90s Country Playlist featuring Hot Country Knights!
March 14th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayCountry music is in the midst of a 90s comeback thanks to Hot Country Knights. The mulleted, dad jeans sporting, neon clothed band have taken Nashville by storm with their infectious energy, hot moves on stage and killer covers of new country classics. If you haven’t seen them in action yet, take a look at […]
Enter Now: Boots & Hearts 2015 Emerging Artist Showcase
March 11th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayThe Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase is back for 2015! Presented once again by SiriusXM, the Emerging Artist Showcase has helped to launch the careers of Tebey and Tim Hicks (2012), The Recklaws (2013), Runaway Angel, Ty Baynton, Trinity Bradshaw (2014) and more! If you’re interested in taking a chance at stardom, the process […]
When The Lights Go Down Tour Preview: Chad Brownlee [Interview]
March 10th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayChad Brownlee began his professional life with a stick in his hands and skates on his feet. That was then, this is now. Brownlee won the 2011 Rising Star Award at the Canadian Country Music Awards, was nominated for Country Album of the Year at the 2013 Juno Awards. And now, Chad Brownlee is headlining […]
Moments That Matter: Meet Meghan Patrick [Interview]
March 7th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayThe first time we saw Meghan Patrick she was on the Boots and Hearts stage with The Stone Sparrows in the summer of 2013. Immediately we knew that there was success in her future. From her voice, to her stage presence to her cowboy boots, she had “it”. Now, a year and a half later, […]
Boots & Hearts 2015 Countdown and Preview #2
March 5th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayWe’ve been over the fact that we’re excited for Boots & Hearts 2015 – and we keep saying that we aren’t alone in that excitement… well today, we prove it! With the help of some awesome friends we are previewing 6 more B&H artists. Trish – writer & photographer, you’ve seen her @trishca wordmark on […]
Bestival Toronto Line Up Announcement
March 1st, 2015 by Trish CasslingIt’s official! The first line up announcement for Bestival Toronto was released today. Let’s start with the list of bands and we’ll go from there! FLORENCE + THE MACHINE / NAS FLUME / CARIBOU / SBTRKT (DJ) / FLOSSTRADAMUS / JAMIE JONES / ROBIN SCHULZ / ZHU / CLEAN BANDIT / WAVVES / JAMIE XX / […]
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