Republic Live, producers of Boots and Hearts Music Festival, today announced the highly anticipated line-up of headliners for the 2022 festival including multi-Grammy award-winning country music superstar Shania Twain. Joined by Sam Hunt and Florida Georgia Line, Twain returns home to headline Canada’s largest camping and country music festival taking place from August 4-7, 2022, at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario.
DALLAS SMITH ANNOUNCES THE SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE 2022 TOUR
NOMINATED FOR FIVE 2021 CCMA AWARDS SMITH IS SET TO DEBUT HIS BRAND-NEW SINGLE “HIDE FROM A BROKEN HEART” WITH A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ON THE CCMA AWARDS NOVEMBER 29
2022 Canadian Tour Set To Kick Off May 24 With James Barker Band & Special Guest Meghan Patrick Plus Shawn Austin, JoJo Mason, Kelly Prescott & Manny Blu
Tickets On Sale Friday, November 26
Robyn Ottolini + Lindsay Ell kick off Want Me Back Tour in Edmonton
On November 19, 2021, I was able to photograph Robyn Ottolini and Lindsay Ell at Midway for their first stop of Ell’s Want Me Back Canadian tour at Midway in Edmonton, Alberta.
Alan Doyle At Capacity in Ottawa
THE WASHBOARD UNION ANNOUNCE “EVERBOUND FOR YOUR TOWN” TOUR
Hot on the heels of their sixth nomination for Group of the Year at the CCMA Awards– and 3x-reigning winners in that category – The Washboard Union are heading back on the road for the “Everbound For Your Town Tour,” with stops in 24 Canadian cities and towns.
Multi-Platinum, JUNO Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Johnny Reid Announces National Tour
The Tour Is Set to Be One of The Longest Running Artist Tours in Canadian History
Colin James Hits The Road Again!
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 AT 10AM
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT
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Tickets (incl. HST) $45-$85 (plus service charges)
All Ages / Reserved Seating
“I’m opening doors for you –walk through them.” -Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Photo Gallery: Abby Stewart at the Isabel.
Abbey Stewart played the Isabel Bader Centre For The Performing Arts at Queen’s University in Kingston on October 26th and we were there! Photos: Ron Pettitt
Blue Rodeo Still a Favourite In Kingston
Blue Rodeo’s first album, Outskirts came out 34 years ago, longer ago than most bands ever see. They are not only still playing together, but actually getting ready for a brand new release, Many A Mile, which will be available to you on December 3rd. A band of the stature of Blue Rodeo could just go out there and play the hits and people would be happy, but last night at Leon’s Centre, they unveiled a handful of new songs, possibly future hits.
Being the first concert at Leon’s Centre since February of 2020, people are starved for live music and they came out last night, and were not disappointed. The concert started out with a couple of well known hits, Trust Yourself and Diamond Mine to get things rolling.
They sprinkled in a selection of the new tunes like Ride Your Bike, I Owe It To Myself, When You Were Wild and I think About You. Jim Cuddy jokingly commented about people not wanting to hear new music but added “new songs have to start somewhere”. Blue Rodeo still have things to say, and that’s a good thing.
One of the highlights for me was a moment about halfway through when the band left Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor onstage to do an acoustic version of Bad Timing. It was great to have a more intimate moment with them and Jim can still hit those high notes as well as he ever did.
When the rest of the band returned, we heard a great version of The Railroad where Colin Cripps traded licks with the mandolin of Jimmy Bowskill who currently plays with The Sheepdogs but pops up in many other places when called upon. If it has strings on it, it’s likely Jimmy can play it. Colin Cripps is quite possibly one of Canada’s best guitar players and I thought he played a stellar show last night, treating the audience to some world class guitar solos.
Jim Cuddy has a voice that for most Canadians is instantly recognizable. He has given us some great performances such as the song Try, which was in the encore along with You’re Everywhere and Lost Together. Try was Blue Rodeo’s introduction to most people and even today stands as a crowd favourite as was evident last week. Cuddy’s vocal range was amazing and last night’s performance by the whole band was amazing. Maybe they are as excited to play as we are to listen. As I drove home from the show, I thought about the evening and I was moved. I had just witnessed a great moment in Canadian music, Blue Rodeo remains one of the best. Great to be back.
If you haven’t seen the show yet, you still have time with stops coming up in Peterborough, Barrie and Niagara Falls. Check out Blue Rodeo’s website for more information.
Andy Kim’s Christmas Concert Celebrates 17 Years
Special Charity Concert Announcement
THE ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS AT MASSEY HALL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2021
Concert in support of CAMH Gifts of Light
Tickets on sale NOW
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Tickets (incl. HST) $37.50 – $97.50 (plus service charges)
All Ages / Reserved Seating