Month: August 2017

Country Thunder Calgary Day 1: Brad Paisley, Chase Bryant, Dallas Smith and more

August 19th, 2017 by Sydney Butters

I couldn’t be more excited to be taking over Calgary this summer and being introduced to all these incredible festivals. 5 years ago I never thought I would ever be a part of Country Thunder Calgary! Country Thunder is known for having some of the biggest talents in country music and the biggest upcoming rising […]

Boots and Hearts 2017 - Jessica MitchellDon’t Love Me: Jessica Mitchell at Boots & Hearts 2017

August 19th, 2017 by Joshua Murray

Jessica Mitchell is a treasure and a talent, and on Friday at Boots & Hearts 2017 she climbed up on the Front Porch stage and showed it. In the middle of the afternoon, Jessica and her band played and sang and entertained. They filled the space with sound, they expressed the emotion and depth of […]

Boots and Hearts 2017 - Frankie BallardEl Rio: Frankie Ballard at Boots & Hearts 2017

August 19th, 2017 by Joshua Murray

When he was 19 years old, Frankie Ballard used to take trips across the border to Windsor, ON from Michigan to have a drink, a Cuban cigar, and gamble a little. But on Friday at Boots & Hearts 2017, Ballard came north to put on a show! Frankie Ballard and the Wildcat Band hit the […]

Boots and Hearts 2017 - Eli Young BandFingerprints: Eli Young Band at Boots & Hearts 2017

August 18th, 2017 by Joshua Murray

Saturday nights were made for live music, and at Boots & Hearts 2017, the Eli Young Band came through big time with exactly what we needed. The boys from Texas came north and warmed up the big stage for headliner, Brantley Gilbert, and they did a hell of a job. From the top, Eli and […]

What You Need: Dani Strong at Boots & Hearts 2017

August 18th, 2017 by Joshua Murray

In the early Sunday afternoon sun, Dani Strong and her band hit the Boots & Hearts 2017 main stage to share songs from her record, Time To Breathe, and keep the festival party going… strong. Dani Strong showed the fans in the field everything we already knew, she was funny, charming, and showed off her […]

Pony Up: Nice Horse at Boots & Hearts 2017

August 17th, 2017 by Joshua Murray

In the middle of the Saturday afternoon sun, Nice Horse took to the Boots & Hearts Front Porch Stage to introduce themselves to some new fans, and play some music that we’re all going to hear a lot more of soon. Kaley Debra, Krista Lee, Brandi Caroline, and Katie Marie are energetic, effervescent, and exactly […]

Boots and Hearts 2017 - Delta RaeA Long And Happy Life: Delta Rae at Boots & Hearts 2017

August 16th, 2017 by Joshua Murray

Delta Rae came from the south to play for the Canadian country music fans at Boots & Hearts 2017, and we’re willing to bet they put themselves on more than a few new playlists with their Sunday afternoon set. The six piece folk/Americana/country act took over the main stage in the sun and showed off […]

Deal With It: Alee at Boots & Hearts 2017

August 15th, 2017 by Joshua Murray

After a little hop and a couple deep breaths, Alee took to the Boots & Hearts 2017 main stage to kick off the Sunday music… and she killed it. With an energetic and strong set, the 2-time Alberta Country Music Association Award winner for Female Artist of the Year proved that she’s earned her nomination […]

Boots and Hearts 2017 - Tucker BeathardMomma And Jesus: Tucker Beathard at Boots & Hearts 2017

August 15th, 2017 by Joshua Murray

Tucker Beathard just wants to make music. And on Saturday afternoon he came north to Boots & Hearts and did just that on the Front Porch Stage. While he was at the festival, the songwriting Southern son caught up with us in the shade of a big old tree to talk about his music, what’s […]

Kelly Prescott Boots and Hearts 2017Hillbilly Jewels: Kelly Prescott at Boots & Hearts 2017

August 15th, 2017 by Joshua Murray

Kelly Prescott took a break from her run on the CP Canada 150 Train with Dean Brody to hit the Front Porch Stage at Boots & Hearts 2017 to give the assembled country music fans a little taste of what she brings to the table. The Ottawa Valley native and her band gave it all […]

Boots and Hearts 2017 - MidlandOn The Rocks: Midland at Boots & Hearts 2017

August 14th, 2017 by Joshua Murray

They’ve got the number 1 song at Canadian country radio, they’re debut album is coming out on September 22, and Midland had a whole lot of fans grooving with them at the Boots & Hearts Front Porch Stage on Sunday afternoon. Mark, Cameron, and Jess owned the stage in Oro-Medonte with a mix of charm, […]

Boots and Hearts 2017 - Jess MoskalukeKill Your Love: Jess Mosklaluke at Boots & Hearts 2017

August 14th, 2017 by Joshua Murray

In the late afternoon sun, on the Boots & Hearts Front Porch Stage, Jess Moskaluke wowed the crowd with her voice, hits, and new music. The 2014, 2015, and 2016 Canadian Country Music Association Female Artist of the Year was on fire from the jump. The Saskatchewan star had a pumped up crowd at the […]

Boots and Hearts 2017 - Brett EldredgeSomethin’ I’m Good At: Brett Eldredge at Boots & Hearts 2017

August 14th, 2017 by Joshua Murray

Hot off the release of his self-titled album, and Canadian Platinum and Gold plaques for Drunk On Your Love and Wanna Be That Song, Brett Eldredge hit the stage at Boots & Hearts 2017 with a lot to celebrate… and he did just that. As the Sunday evening crowd rolled in and filled up the […]

Boots and Hearts 2017 - Luke BryanHuntin’, Fishin’ And Lovin’ Every Day: Luke Bryan at Boots & Hearts 2017

August 14th, 2017 by Joshua Murray

As the lights went down over Boots & Hearts 2017 and it became clear that it was time for Luke Bryan to take the stage, there was a buzz and feeling of electricity flowing through thousands of country music fans in the Oro-Medonte field. And the moment that the country hit maker came out was […]

Boots and Hearts 2017 - JJ ShiplettSomething To Believe In: JJ Shiplett at Boots & Hearts 2017

August 13th, 2017 by Joshua Murray

Saturday was a busy day for JJ Shiplett, with 2 performances at Boots & Hearts, and a hang out with us before the music began. If you aren’t familiar with JJ, now is the time for you to start listening to his well toned, gravely voiced redhead. On both the main stage and the SiriusXM […]

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