Month: December 2017
2017 Breakout Country Artists of the Year!
December 29th, 2017 by Joshua MurrayWith 2017 coming to a close, we’re looking back at the year that was and some of the success stories that came from it. In country music, we saw some new names and faces come to the front of the stage to show off their talent, music, and charm as they enjoyed breakout years. The […]
New Touch: Caveboy, Parallels, and Aviva at The Rivoli
December 28th, 2017 by Joshua MurrayOn a frigid Wednesday night in Toronto, we hit the back room at The Rivoli on Queen Street West to check out some talented musicians on stage, and celebrate Trish’s birthday. Caveboy, Parallels, and Aviva all took their turn on the stage, warming up the crowd and keep spirits during the mid-week, holiday break live […]
Trish’s 10 Most Listened to Albums of 2017!
December 28th, 2017 by Trish CasslingOne of my favourite things to do, as we get to the end of a year is look back. It’s a great time to reflect, a great time to look forward and a great time for Top 10 lists. Note: I suggest that you listen, while you read. Recently, someone said to me, “I don’t […]
Joshua’s Highlights and Top Memories of 2017!
December 28th, 2017 by Joshua Murray2017 was a year packed with great experiences, moments, and memories. I had the chance to see a lot of live music, review great albums, and interview some very talented people. I am a lucky dude to get to do what I love and share it here and through our social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, […]
Joshua’s 10 Most Listened to Albums of 2017!
December 27th, 2017 by Joshua MurrayAs we get ready to put a wrap in 2017, it’s time to look back at some of the music that we loved most from the year. And while this post isn’t a ranking of best albums and likely won’t match your most played records of the year… it is a list of my 10 […]
Trish’s Highlights and Top Memories of 2017!
December 26th, 2017 by Trish Cassling2017 was a year loaded with lots of hard work, unbelievable experiences, and of course, music. I got to meet, and spend time with some amazingly talented people. I got to listen to live music from my favourite artists and bands, new and old, and I had the pleasure of being able to share it with […]
Big Valley Jamboree 2018 Lineup Preview
December 24th, 2017 by Joshua MurraySince 1993, the Big Valley Jamboree has been putting country music hit makers on stage for a weekend of good times – and in 2018 the tradition will continue. The lineup of Canadian and American country artists is impressive and has a lot to offer to any live crowd. Put them all together and Thursday, […]
5 Quick Questions with Runaway Angel: Holiday Edition and Holiday Shortbread Recipe
December 21st, 2017 by Joshua MurrayChristmas is coming, and the ladies of Runaway Angel are filled with the holiday spirit. Every year we get to see Cadence, Ann, and Stacey share some fun stuff on their social media channels for the holidays, so this year we decided to reach out and get them to join our celebrations. We caught up […]
Still The Same: Sugarland Returns with Single and Video Release
December 21st, 2017 by Joshua MurraySugarland is back! Officially, fully, and in audio and visual formats, we have new music from the duo of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush. Ready to hear it? Press play on Still The Same! The last time we heard new music from Sugarland was in 2011 when they released Run (featuring Matt Nathanson), but what […]
Horseshoe Holiday Bash: Jane’s Party, The Kents, and Caren
December 20th, 2017 by Joshua Murray‘Tis the season for holiday parties, and at The Horseshoe Tavern on Tuesday night we enjoyed a Holiday Bash with Jane’s Party, The Kents, and Caren. From the jump it was clear that Toronto was in the spirit of the season, with live music fans covering the checkerboard floor, and jamming along with the action […]
Baby It’s Hot Outside, Brad Saunders 5 Quick Questions: Holiday Edition and Newfoundland Snow Balls Recipe
December 19th, 2017 by Joshua MurrayBrad Saunders has had a good run in 2017, including his $100,953 1st place win in Project WILD this fall. And to finish the year, and celebrate the season, Saunders has recorded and released Baby It’s Hot Outside, as a special direct download for his fans. To help us get in the Christmas spirit, Brad […]
Hard As I Can: Joey Landreth with Roman Clarke at The Drake Underground
December 19th, 2017 by Joshua MurrayOn Monday night in Toronto, Massey Hall brought two talented Prairie boys to The Drake Underground for a night of music and more as Joey Landreth and Roman Clarke hit the stage on Queen Street West. Earlier this year, Joey Landreth released his debut solo album, Whiskey, exactly two years after the award winning and […]
5 Quick Questions with The Reklaws: Holiday Edition and Coconut Cream Pie Recipe
December 18th, 2017 by Joshua MurrayIt’s been a busy and exciting 2017 for The Reklaws, and now the holidays are here and there’s a whole new kind of excitement in the air. Their major label debut single, Hometown Kids, was a summer jam that caught the attention of country radio, country fans, and even Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. And […]
5 Quick Questions with The Katherines: Holiday Edition
December 16th, 2017 by Joshua MurrayThe Katherines released one of our favourite pop albums of the year when To Bring You My Heart dropped in January. And now, as 2017 wraps up, these music making women from Canada’s west coast are getting in the holiday spirit. Related: To Bring You My Heart, The Katherines Album Review & Feature We caught […]
Christmas In The Sun, 5 Quick Questions with Gord Bamford: Holiday Edition
December 16th, 2017 by Joshua MurrayGord Bamford, the Canadian country music star and 16-time Canadian Country Music Association award winner, is ready for Christmas 2017 with the release of his newest holiday track, Christmas In The Sun. No stranger to Christmas music, Bamford released an 11 track album called Christmas In Canada in 2013, the song is a good timin’ […]
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