Month: September 2015

5 Tips for Finding More New Music

September 27th, 2015 by Joshua Murray

We wish you guys could hear it all… There is so much music being made right now. We’re lucky enough to be sent links and streams from local artists in Toronto, the rest of Canada, across the United States, and Europe. There’s just not enough time in the day to write about it all or […]

I Do: Jill Hennessy Album Release Party Contest!

September 24th, 2015 by Joshua Murray

Did you know… Jill Hennessy, the actress you love from Law & Order, Crossing Jordan, Las Vegas, The Good Wife, and more, is also a singer/songwriter with a sweet voice, and a brand new album on the way. It’s true. You can look it up. You can also win a pair of tickets to check […]

Riot Fest Toronto 2015 Day 2: Photo Review

September 22nd, 2015 by Trish Cassling

What a spectacular day of music! The sun was out, the mud from day 1 was cleared up, the music was loud and everyone was all in. My biggest regret from Riot Fest Day 2… missing Andrew W.K But, the rest of the day was awesome, and to prove it I’m going to let the […]

Ryan Adams 1989 – Quick Thoughts

September 22nd, 2015 by Joshua Murray

As a 33-year-old dude, I feel like Ryan Adams’ version of Taylor Swift’s 1989 was recorded specifically for me. Now, I know that isn’t true because I’ve read the posts other people have written about the process and music and final product… but still. Note: There should be no shame in anyone, regardless of age […]

Boots & Hearts 2016 Tickets On Sale Now!

September 21st, 2015 by Joshua Murray

Fresh off a 2nd consecutive win for Festival of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards, Boots & Hearts is gearing up for 2016 with the release of the first wave of tickets! It’s a little crazy to think that it’s been less than 2 months since we were hanging out at Burl’s […]

TURF 2015 Day 3: Photo Review

September 21st, 2015 by Glen Reichwein

Day 3 at TURF was super eventful with great music, awesome September weather, and here are the photos to prove it! Steve Poltz was everywhere – even showed up in the media pit! Got to say hi. Pic to come. He even had the audience dancing solos on the lawn. What a fun guy.   […]

Alexis on Fire Riot Fest 2015Riot Fest Toronto 2015 Day 1: Photo Review

September 20th, 2015 by Trish Cassling

It was a muddy, messy Saturday and Mother nature threw everything she had at the artists and crowd at Riot Fest Toronto – but as they say, the show must go on! Check out some of our favourite photos from Day 1 of Riot Fest Toronto! Thrice Courage My Love All Time Low MotörheadWeezer – There […]

TURF 2015 Day 1: Of Monsters and Men, Shakey Graves and More

September 19th, 2015 by Trish Cassling

Yesterday was a day of firsts for thereviewsarein.com. First time ever at TURF,  first time seeing many of these bands live and a first for having two photographers at a festival. I had a fantastic time and the threat of rain throughout the day didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. Make sure you check out Glen’s photo post! My first stop […]

TURF 2015 Day 1: Photo Review

September 19th, 2015 by Glen Reichwein

It was a busy day 1 at the Toronto Urban Roots Festival. But the crowd at Historic Fort York was awesome, the music was on fire, and we’ve got some awesome pics to prove it. Check out some of the highlights from Day 1 and make sure to check back from more as the weekend […]

5 Reasons We’re Excited for TURF 2015

September 18th, 2015 by Trish Cassling

The start of TURF is just hours away. It’s our first time covering the festival and we’re pretty excited. It’s going to be a packed 3 days at Historic Fort York, with 48 acts taking 3 stages (East, West, South) Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. AND there’s a kids stage with something to offer for the […]

Kiss Me Quiet: Jess Moskaluke EP Review & Contest!

September 16th, 2015 by Joshua Murray

2014 and 2015 Canadian Country Music Association Female Artist of the Year, 2-time Juno nominee, first Canadian woman to register a Gold single since Shania, Canada-wide tour with Chad Brownlee and Bobby Wills, duet with Paul Brandt (I’m An Open Road)… the list of accomplishments in Jess Moskaluke’s young career is getting long. And it’s […]

Edge Of The Storm: Wes Mack Album Release Party

September 11th, 2015 by Joshua Murray

As September began and fall approached, Wes Mack was able to see 2 years of work and waiting come to an end as his first full length album, Edge Of The Storm, was released to the world! As Wes made his way across the country, heading to the Canadian Country Music Association Awards in Halifax, […]

Pick Me Up: Brett Kissel Album Review & Contest!

September 9th, 2015 by Joshua Murray

It’s been an amazing ride for Brett Kissel since it all started with a song… and now he’s back with new music for country music fans in Canada, and his growing fan base in the United States. UPDATE: We’ve got a brand new contest that we want you to enter! We’re giving away 2 signed […]

Small Town Love: Small Town Pistols at the 2015 Port Perry Fair!

September 8th, 2015 by Joshua Murray

On a steamy Sunday night at an old fashioned country fair, we saw one of Canada’s top country music duos take the stage to show the crowd where they come from, and what they have to offer. The Port Perry Fair entertainment area was set with wooden chairs, but not enough as the crowd spilled […]

Dallas Smith CNE 2015Dallas Smith with Cold Creek County at the CNE 2015

September 7th, 2015 by Trish Cassling

On Sunday the boys from Cold Creek County showed up to sing to us about Our Town and Beer Weather and beer weather it certainly was. Now I don’t know if we broke a temperature record yesterday, boy it was a hot one, but by the time it was over… we’d broken the attendance record at […]

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