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Corb Lund brings in the new year with massive tour The Netherlands, Germany, England, Canada

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Corb Lund brings in the new year with massive tour The Netherlands, Germany, England, Canada
Celebrates new album “Things That Can’t Be Undone” recorded with 2016 Grammy nominee Producer Dave Cobb“The pairing of Lund and Cobb on Things That Can’t Be Undone is a feather in both their caps; as an album, it forges a new path in country music, yet remains exceptionally close to the tradition’s heart.” – AllMusic.com   TORONTO – After lauching his new record Things That Can’t... Read More

ART BERGMANN’S “MIRAGE (THE APOSTATE)” PREMIERES AT EXCLAIM!

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ART BERGMANN’S “MIRAGE (THE APOSTATE)” PREMIERES AT EXCLAIM!
Mesmerizing and masterful, The Apostate hits home for me on many levels of feeling and being with its atheist and feminist leanings. This is a folk rock opus of stellar songwriting and dynamic performances showing Art at his most fragile and ferocious best. With seething lead vocals raining out dark lyrical content, the eclectic instrumentation and jaunty back-up vocals makes this... Read More

NEW FACES: MURDER MURDER

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NEW FACES: MURDER MURDER
NEW MUSIC: MURDER MURDER By Keith Sharp A new musical trend has formulated out of the Northern Ontario outpost Sudbury and it’s called “Bloodgrass”, a unique permutation of bluegrass and outlaw country and yes, the two albums; “Murder Murder Murder” and “From The Stillhouse” recorded by this six-member group both contain ballads about one central theme; Murder! Featuring Jon Danyliw (vocals/guitar/mandolin),... Read More

New LEE AARON album Fire And Gasoline drops 03/25/16

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New LEE AARON album Fire And Gasoline drops 03/25/16
LEE AARON will release a new album, ‘Fire And Gasoline on March 25th via her Big Sister Records label, with worldwide distribution through ILS/Caroline. ‘Fire And Gasoline’ is Aaron’s first album since 2004’s jazz-infused, ‘Beautiful Things’, and her first true rock album since 1995’s ‘2preciious’.   For the past decade has Aaron spent much of her time focused on her... Read More

ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST

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ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST
When this year’s Grammy Awards stages its telecast, the Memorial section of the show will need its own time slot. The Music Industry lost another shining light Tuesday in Los Angeles with the passing of Earth Wind And Fire founder, Maurice White. This follows the recent passing of David Bowie, The Eagles’ Glenn Frey, Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilminster Joe Cocker and... Read More

JASON MCCOY RETURNS TO HOST COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO AWARDS

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JASON MCCOY RETURNS TO HOST COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO AWARDS
February 4, 2016 JASON MCCOY RETURNS AS HOST OF THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO AWARDS TORONTO, ON – The Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO) is thrilled to announceJason McCoy of The Road Hammers will return as host of the 2016 CMAO Awards (presented by Slaight Music) for the third year in a row. McCoy, an ever-engaging and entertaining host,... Read More

THE WEEKND LEADS WITH SIX JUNO NOMINATIONS

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THE WEEKND LEADS WITH SIX JUNO NOMINATIONS
By Keith Sharp Toronto, ON (February 2, 2016) – The momentum established by Canadian artists; The Weeknd, Drake, Justin Bieber, Alessia Cara and Shawn Mendes in dominating the U.S Billboard charts during the last three months of 2015has carried over into the nominations for the 2016 JUNO Awards. At a press conference staged Tuesday to Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Theatre The Weeknd... Read More

CMT Music Fest Announces Eric Church and Zac Brown Band as Headliners for Two-Day Festival July 8 and 9

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CMT Music Fest Announces Eric Church and Zac Brown Band as Headliners for Two-Day Festival July 8 and 9
Corus Live presents a star-filled music festival in Kitchener, Ontario Additional acts include Andrew Hyatt, Cold Creek County, Kira Isabella, Leah Daniels, Lindi Ortega, Meghan Patrick, The Road Hammers and The Washboard Union Tickets on sale Friday, February 5 at 10 a.m. ET at cmtmusicfest.com From left to right, CMT Music Fest headliners Eric Church and Zac Brown Band. Download media... Read More

LORI YATES: Patience Is A Virtue.

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LORI YATES: Patience Is A Virtue.
By Keith Sharp While all of North America was fawning over the latest record releases by Justin Bieber, Weeknd and Drake (not to mention Shawn Mendes and Alessia Cara), Hamilton resident Lori Yates used the same pre-Christmas period to release her latest independent cd release, “Sweetheart Of The Valley”. To many Canadian music neophytes, the name Lori Yates won’t instantly... Read More

R.I.P. Paul Kantner

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R.I.P. Paul Kantner
PAUL KANTNER 1941-2016 The former co-founder and lead guitarist of seminal San Francisco psychedelic band Jefferson Airplane and its later incarnation, Jefferson Starship, passed away early on Thursday January 29th 2016 from multiple organ failure, he was 74 years old. “He spent the entire time on stage and one hour with me on the tour bus, holding a lit cigarette... Read More