Month: October 2017
Bloodthirsty: Mikey Manville Video Release
October 31st, 2017 by Trish CasslingIn the spirit of Hallowe’en, we’re bringing you Mikey Manville’s freshly released video for Bloodthirsty from his brand new LP, Nocturne Only. The video is an interesting journey where Mikey plays himself and the devil. We’re big fans of the video treatment. Check it out! The haunting melodies play perfectly into the campy 70’s horror feel […]
Love Rebellion: Schyler London Q&A and Jabra Contest
October 30th, 2017 by Joshua MurraySchyler London is ready to share her music with the world, and the release of her debut EP, Love Rebellion is the first step. Schyler’s seven song offering comes from a love for music and belief that it can change the world for people that need it. London says, “This world can be a mean […]
Queen West Goes Country: Johnson Crook and Dani Strong at the Rivoli
October 29th, 2017 by Joshua MurrayCountry music came to Queen Street West on Friday night when Johnson Crook and Dani Strong hit the stage in the back room at the Rivoli in Toronto. Dani Strong and her band of merry men opened the show, having as much fun as they do every time we see them. Strong’s voice was, well, […]
Dang If We Didn’t: The Cadillac Three Take Toronto
October 27th, 2017 by Joshua MurrayCall it Country Fuzz, call it Southern Country Rock, call it whatever you want, the bottom line is that The Cadillac Three are loud, tight, and they’re on a roll. With the recent release of their latest album, Legacy, these Nashville boys have doubled down on the connection to their fans, their catalogue of songs, […]
New Music Spotlight: Gord Downie, Meghan Patrick, Foo Fighters, Vanessa Marie Carter, Andrew Hyatt
October 27th, 2017 by Joshua MurrayThe chance to listen to and share new music is something that we don’t take for granted and that we love to do. So, here we are, back again with another edition of the New Music Spotlight. This time through we’ve got a poet and rock & roll legend that left us too soon, one […]
Women, Whiskey, and Music: Country Songs and Cocktails for a Cause
October 27th, 2017 by Joshua MurrayOn A Wednesday night in the heart of the city, we gathered with country music fans and whiskey lovers at the newly opened Love Child Social House for an evening of Jack Daniels cocktails and celebrations of the power of songs and the women who sing them. Jessica Mitchell, Madeline Merlo, The Lovelocks, and Jenna […]
Past The Past: Jess Moskaluke Album Release Contest, Toronto
October 26th, 2017 by Joshua Murray3-time Canadian Country Music Association Female Artist of the Year Jess Moskaluke is getting ready to celebrate the release of her brand new album, Past The Past… and we want you to celebrate with her in Toronto! Jess will be performing at an exclusive event at YouTube Headquarters in Toronto, and we have five (5) pairs […]
Hometown Kids: The Reklaws Interview and Performance, Toronto
October 25th, 2017 by Joshua MurrayThe first time we interviewed The Reklaws they were coming off of their 2013 Emerging Artist Showcase win at Boots & Hearts and preparing for their performance at the 2014 festival in Bowmanville, ON. A lot has changed in the three and a half years between then and our afternoon hangout in Toronto this fall. […]
Songs For Georgia: Dan Davidson Album Review
October 24th, 2017 by Joshua MurrayDan Davidson, he of the ridiculously entertaining music videos, multi-genre experience, a Gold record, and multiple award wins is finally ready to release his debut country album, Songs For Georgia. We’ve had the chance to meet Dan on a couple of occasions, we’ve seen him play live, and now we’ve had the opportunity to listen […]
Country Closet Cleanout Contest
October 23rd, 2017 by thereviewsareinTo celebrate the launch of our brand new website design and features, we’re cleaning out our country music prize closet with a monster giveaway of CDs, clothes, and merch. This prize package has 15 pieces that will all go to 1 lucky winner. They’re perfect to keep for yourself, perfect to share with friends and […]
Side Effects: Dallas Smith and Shawn Austin Pre-Show Interviews, Oshawa
October 23rd, 2017 by Joshua MurrayWe caught up with Dallas Smith in Oshawa at the Tribute Communities Centre to talk about music, the tour, The Tragically Hip, doing what is right as an artist and more. It was Friday afternoon, before Dallas hit the stage on the Side Effects Tour later in the evening, that we sat down in the […]
Smokin’: Drew Gregory at Boots and Bourbon, Toronto
October 23rd, 2017 by Joshua MurrayDrew Gregory, the 2015 Alberta Country Music Association Male Artist of the Year, came to Toronto to make his first appearance at Boots & Bourbon while on a quick trip to southern Ontario – and he made the most of it. With a set that lasted just over an hour, and a crowd made up […]
Side Effects Tour: Dallas Smith, The Cadillac Three and Friends Rock Oshawa
October 22nd, 2017 by Joshua MurrayFriday nights are perfect for live music. So when Dallas Smith, The Cadillac Three, and Lauren Alaina rolled into Oshawa to play at the Tribute Communities Centre, we knew we were set up for a good time. The Side Effects Tour was already in full flight before it got to town, with shows from Halifax […]
If My Name Was Whiskey: Carly Pearce Green Room Interview, Toronto
October 21st, 2017 by Joshua MurrayFor the second time in the last few months, Carly Pearce came north to Toronto and shared her music with country music fans. And this time, with her debut album, Every Little Thing, released to the world, she was wowed by the response. We stopped in at Rock N Horse Saloon on Wednesday night to […]
Downtown Kids: David James Album Review and Interview
October 21st, 2017 by Joshua MurrayDavid James had a busy summer playing stages and putting together his new EP, Downtown Kids, to share with the country music world. We’ve listened to the album (a few times) and had the chance to catch up with David on the phone as he prepared for the album launch, a new single release, and […]
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