March 2023 – Page 2 – Country Music Association of Ontario

March 8, 2023

Ontario’s Country Music Pioneers: Winston James

// by Larry Delaney // (#72 in the Ontario Country Music Pioneers Series) WINSTON JAMES began playing guitar and fiddle when he was 12 years of age, at barn dances around his hometown of Sherbrooke, Quebec. He later became a member of the house band on the TV series “Jamboree”, hosted by Dick Curless and broadcast out of Sherbrooke. After relocating to Southern Ontario and making his home base in St. Catharines, James pursued his career with special guest appearances on shows in the Southern Ontario and New York regions, including opening shows for such stars as Buck Owens (in Buffalo, NY); Don Gibson, Faron Young, Kitty Wells and Tammy Wynette (at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-On-The Lake, Ontario); as well as an opening attraction at […]

March 8, 2023

In The Spotlight with Dave Woods: Angelica Appelman

Kitchener’s Angelica Appelman made her first appearance on the country music scene with the release of her song “Happy Place” just over a year ago and it was a great introduction to her! With a background in acting and having performed full band shows and songwriters’ events, she’s comfortable sharing her stories & songs in front of audiences and is a pro at being in front of the camera for her music videos. Angelica’s first released song reminds us all that we don’t have to travel far to find our own happy place. It’s usually where the people we love are. “My single, ‘Happy Place’, is a song that means so much to me, because it was my debut single, all about cherishing the simple […]

March 8, 2023

In The News (March 2023)

This section of the newsletter is comprised of news stories, press releases and links to Internet articles that are sent in by our members who believe they will be of general interest to the membership. We include them as a courtesy to our members but do not verify or edit their content. Their inclusion does not constitute an endorsement by the CMAOntario nor do their contents reflect the views or opinions of the CMAOntario. If you would like to have something included in the newsletter, please send us a short synopsis, a photo or graphic and the hotlink that can be included in the news listing. Submissions can be sent to verle@cmaontario.ca. Please make sure the Subject Line reads “For inclusion in the CMAOntario Newsletter”. […]

March 7, 2023

Tyler Lorette

Canadian based Tyler Lorette is a truly one-of-a-kind artist who has managed to create a distinctive blend of sound. At the young age of 19, he is already an accomplished singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer who is taking the Toronto music scene by storm. “Shattered” can be described as the perfect combination of acoustic pop and country, allowing him to reach a very broad fanbase that transcends genre definitions. There is something truly special about the diverse range this artist has channeled on his recent release. The introduction serves as a perfect way to welcome the audience and set the mood of the song. When the main melody kicks in, the energy of the song immediately pulls you into this young man’s heartache, bringing emotion […]

March 6, 2023

Aldershot

ALDERSHOT is a Canadian country band hailing just North of Nashville in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Singer/Songwriter Nick Baha and Lead Guitarist/Writer Will Li formed Aldershot when the two discovered their shared love for vintage twang and Canadian folk. Steeped in traditions of storytelling, their diverse backgrounds offer new voices to age-old Nashville narratives. Since forming Aldershot, the band has taken their song writing to the stage and have played shows in collaboration with Jack Daniels, Budweiser, Bell Let’s Talk, Crank Lite Lager, Friday Beers and Coors Banquet. 2022 was quite eventful for the band playing shows at the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern, The Cameron House, Big Texas Niagara and the Live Oak in Nashville. Aldershot is currently working with Duncan Coutts of Our Lady Peace and […]

March 6, 2023

Aldershot Band

ALDERSHOT is a Canadian country band hailing just North of Nashville. Singer/Songwriter Nick Baha and Lead Guitarist/Writer Will Li formed Aldershot when the two discovered their shared love for vintage twang and Canadian folk. Steeped in traditions of storytelling, their diverse backgrounds offer new voices to age-old Nashville narratives. Since forming Aldershot, the band has taken their song writing to the stage and have played shows in collaboration with Jack Daniels, Budweiser, Bell Let’s Talk, Crank Lite Lager, Friday Beers and Coors Banquet. 2022 was quite eventful for the band playing shows at the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern, The Cameron House, Big Texas Niagara and the Live Oak in Nashville. Aldershot is currently working with Duncan Coutts of Our Lady Peace and Byron Wong of Zero11Zero […]