After a massively successful debut event in 2018, Dreams Take Flight Ottawa is taking out the cowboy boots and plaid shirts once again for Country Dreams Part II taking place at the Lone Star Loft on May 4!

The Dreams Take Flight team with Country 101’s Matt Dipps at the inaugural Country Dreams Event in 2018 – photo Rob Blanchette

Get ready to hear some amazing country music from 3 phenomenal country music artists’ and emerging stars! After the success of our first ever Country Dreams concert we are pleased to be making this event an annual one. Please join us, and bring some friends, for this fun night that is all about helping some amazing Ottawa Area kids have the trip of a lifetime.

In addition the artists performing there will be great prizes and our Matt Dips of the “Wake Up Call with Wendy Boomer & Matt Dips” will be Mc’ing. We are thrilled to have Country 101.1 back for this event – they are AMAZING Dream Take Flight Supporters.

Date: May 4, 2019

Location: Lonestar St. Laurent

Tickets – $20

To purchase tickets please visit the following link https://www.dreamstakeflight.ca/events/country-dreams-a-night-of-music-and-fun-in-support-of-dreams-take-flight/

Line-up

Bryan Snider performs at Hooley’s Bar for Ottawa Country Dreams photo Rob Blanchette

Bryan Snider

Bryan Snider is a guitar slinging country crooner from the Ottawa Valley. Best known for his soulful ballads and upbeat country jams, Bryan has the ability to capture the attention and hearts of all who are able to witness his talent.  Bryan’s original songs speak to the human experience and intertwine melody and melancholy.  Bryan’s captivating voice and talented strumming can make any venue seem like a private concert!

Kris Barclay performing at Boots and Hearts 2018 in Oro Medonte @ Burl’s Creek. Photo: CJ

Kris Barclay

Kris has been performing for the past 8 years, opening for such artists as Brett Kissel, The Road Hammers, Gord Bamford and Dean Brody. At the 2018 Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Kris was voted by fans as the wildcard entry into the Emerging Artist Showcase, allowing him to compete against six other artists in front of a jury of country music artists and industry execs. Kris went on to become the first ever wildcard artist to win the showcase. This earned him a spot on the main stage to close the weekend’s festival, and a trip to Nashville to write with some of country music’s top songwriters. Also part of the win was a recording deal with Warner Music Canada, that sees the label release his debut single Loved You Like That.

Brea Lawrenson performs at the Pembroke Memorial Centre in Pembroke. Photo by Rob Blanchette.

Brea Lawrenson

Ottawa Valley’s Brea Lawrenson captures emotions and stories in her music that have put her on the charts several times in the last four years. Her success is further punctuated with appearances at fairs and festivals (Kemptville Live Music Festival, Ottawa Bluesfest, Boots & Hearts, Cavendish Beach Music Festival and Havelock Country Jamboree) where she shares stages with many well established artists. In addition to her formidable musical talent Brea believes in giving back and making a difference in her community – the kids of Dreams Take Flight are lucky to have such an excellent ambassador!