Small Town Pistols
Country Kicks Cancers Ass – Community Rallies For Cadence Grace
March 6th, 2019 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Whitney SouthOn a Sunday afternoon in downtown Toronto, the spirit and love of the Canadian country music community were as strong as its ever been. A sold-out crowd gathered at Rock ‘N’ Horse Saloon for the Country Kicks Cancers Ass fundraiser in support of Cadence Grace, and together we all witnessed an afternoon of talent, love, […]
2018 Big Valley Jamboree Full Lineup Announcement
March 14th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe Big Valley Jamboree has announced its full lineup for the 2018 festival, and it’s looking good! With strong headliners, and a ton of Canadian country music talent in the mix, BVJ is set to be a good time from August 2 – 5. Heck, with 27 acts on the schedule, it might be an […]
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, […]
2016 CMAO Awards Red Carpet & Green Room Photo Review!
June 3rd, 2016 by Joshua MurrayThe Country Music Association of Ontario Awards were full of super talented, and pretty good looking people… and we have the photos to prove it! Check out some of the looks from the red carpet first (and leave a comment telling us who you think looked the best) and then have a look at some […]
2016 Country Music Association of Ontario Award Nominees!
April 11th, 2016 by Joshua MurrayOver the last few years it’s been clear to see that Ontario is becoming a country music hotbed. Artists like Tim Hicks, Tebey, Small Town Pistols, Autumn Hill, and Kira Isabella have lit up country radio + stages all over the province, and across Canada… and it’s been awesome to watch. 2016 looks like it’s […]
Favourites Of 2015: A Year In Review!
December 15th, 2015 by Joshua Murray2015 has been an awesome year for us at thereviewarein.com. We’ve had the chance to see more shows, cover more festivals, talk to more artists, have more fun, and share more content with all of you. And now, as we get closer to the end of the year, Trish and I are looking back at […]
Small Town Love: Small Town Pistols at the 2015 Port Perry Fair!
September 8th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayOn 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 […]
This Man: Cory Marquardt at the 2015 CNE!
September 1st, 2015 by Joshua MurrayIt’s 350km from Cory Marquardt’s home town of North Bay to Toronto and the Canadian National Exhibition – and we’re glad he made the trip. One of Ontario’s rising stars in country music, Marquardt has been working his tail off, travelling, playing, and having a party at every stop along the way. And his three […]
Can’t Wait to Meet You: The Small Town Pistols at Boots & Hearts 2015!
August 8th, 2015 by Joshua MurraySince we started making predictions for Boots & Hearts back in the fall of 2012 we’ve been guessing that Small Town Pistols would be on the stage… and now, in 2015, our prediction finally came true. Amanda and Tyler Wilkinson came out on the main stage Friday afternoon to put on a show, introduce some new […]
Small Town Pistols – Pistology CD Release at The Gibson Guitar Lounge
June 18th, 2015 by Trish CasslingThe Gibson Guitar Lounge was dark and cool for the CD release launch of the Small Town Pistols “Pistology”. The small audience of under 100 were a mix of fans who’d won their way in, family, friends, and a small contingent of media. There were introductions, the band started to play, and then Amanda and […]
Pistology: Small Town Pistols Album Review
June 4th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayFresh off 3 wins at the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards it would be easy to say that Amanda and Tyler Wilkinson are hotter than a two dollar pistol… With I Only Smoke When I Drink becoming a favourite with fans and the country music community (wins for Single of the Year, Video of […]
2015 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards Recap
May 27th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayOn Monday night in Markham, the brightest talent in Ontario country music gathered to celebrate the industry and the achievements of 2014. With 12 awards, and as many performances, the Flato Markham Theatre certainly was the place to be. As first time attendees and first time voters, both Trish and I were ready to celebrate […]
Pistology: Catching Up with the Small Town Pistols [Interview]
April 21st, 2015 by Joshua Murray“I grew up with that band” it’s a thing you hear a lot of people say. But in the case of the Small Town Pistols, it rings just a little bit truer. Amanda and Tyler Wilkinson started their career in country music with their dad (Steve) as The Wilkinsons. They were celebrated and successful and […]
Time to Vote: 2015 Country Music Association of Ontario Award Nominees
April 15th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayWell it’s official now. The 2015 Country Music Association of Ontario Award nominees have been announced and final voting is now open for CMAO members. As a 1st time voting member of the CMAO I’ve got an added interest in the nominee list this year – and I’ve already voted in 2 rounds to get […]
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 […]
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