Greg Williams & The Dirty Magnolias
January 3, 2023
In The Spotlight with Dave Woods: Aj Astle of Roadhouse Productions
January 17, 2023In The News (January 2023)
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Meghan Patrick Signs With Make Wake Artists & WME
Pictured (L-R): Make Wake’s Sayre Baker, Meghan Patrick, and Make Wake’s Randi McFadden. Photo: Kurt Ozan
Meghan Patrick has signed with Make Wake Artists for management, working with Chris Kappy and Randi McFadden. She has also inked with WME for global agency representation.
(Source: Music Row)
“Heartbreak Song” is the Newest Video from Michelle Wright’s Milestone
The video for “Heartbreak Song” – the latest from Michelle Wright’s Milestone album – features Michelle Wright and co-writer Adam Wakefield performing the song together in a simple black and white video.
“We all agreed that the music video needed to be simple and intimate in hopes that the listener could see and feel the emotion that Adam and I experienced while we were writing it,” Wright relates. “And having Adam appear in the video with me was the cherry on top.”
Watch the video here: YouTube
(Source: Member Submission)
Ontario’s Griffen Palmer Announced as Big Loud Records’ Newest Signee
Independent music powerhouse Big Loud Records announced Friday the signing of Canada-born, Midwest-bred singer/songwriter Griffen Palmer. Breaking the mold with a sound all his own, Palmer is a lyrical force with a charming voice to match, rooted in accessible lyrics, small town sentiments, and deeply heartfelt ballads that leave listeners asking for more.
“Griffen is an incredible talent, and we couldn’t be more proud to keep him in the Big Loud family as a recording artist,” says Big Loud Partner/CEO Seth England. “His music is representative of who he is: thoughtful, strong, complex, nuanced. We can’t wait for everyone to get to know and love him the same way we do.”
(Source: Press Release)
Christina Hutt Releases Latest Single and Video “Thought You’d Always Be My Man”
Christina Hutt can fill a room with her rich, deep, resonate, out-of-this era voice and move you with her honest, charismatic delivery. Once described as a full-bodied glass of red wine, it is reminiscent of the succulent vocals you would have heard flowing from a transistor radio in the late 50’s. You will understand why Hutt has been dubbed “the voice” in her home town, Muskoka, Ontario.
She welcomes you into the secrets of her heart with fierce passion and endearing spirit. Christina’s diversity in genres is a pleasant surprise. The lyrics in her song “Cracks & Crevices” takes you deep into the chilling darkness of mental distress while her tune “Fifteen Shades” makes you feel like you just might be at a Patsy Cline Tribute Show.
“Thought You’d Always Be My Man” is Christina’s most recent release from her upcoming EP, Between The Knowing, due out in April. The song was co-written with Sue Smith and Jeff Bird (from the Cowboy Junkies).
Catch Christina opening for The Sadies at Hillside Inside on February 4.
(Source: Member Submission)
Heart of Country Songwriters Showcase
Dave Woods presents and hosts the Heart Of Country Songwriters Showcase at the Rec Room in Mississauga on Sunday, February 5th with his musical guests Brian John Harwood, Genevieve Fisher, Kris Barclay, Mackenzie Leigh Meyer, New Moon Junction & Ryan Langdon.
You’ll enjoy these talented and popular artists performing their songs acoustically and sharing the inspiration behind them in Nashville-style writers rounds.
Doors at 1:45 PM. Show at 2 PM.
Advance tickets $20. Tickets at door $25.
Purchase tickets HERE.
(Source: Member Submission)
Kendra Gabrielle Releases New Single “Red”
(Source: Member Submission)
New Programs at Harris Institute in 2023
New 12-month Audio Production Program (APP) and Art Management Program (AMP) and 20-month Music Business Professional (MBP) start on March 20, July 17 and November 13, 2023.
The school is an internationally recognized leader in music industry education with the highest percentage of award winning faculty and alumni. It ranked ‘best school of its kind” for a 7th year in the ‘Media Arts Education Report’ and is the only school outside of the US in Billboard Magazine’s ‘Top 11 Schools’.
Harris Institute is located in a century old 15,000 square foot industrial building in downtown Toronto.
Recording studios designed by world-renowned studio designer Martin Pilchner include three control rooms for music recording, audio post for film and television, electronic music production and game audio.
Register here: www.harrisinstitute.com
(Source: Member Submission)
Mediabase Year-End Country Chart
Congratulations to Ontario’s James Barker Band, The Reklaws and Jade Eagleson who ended the year in the Mediabase 2022 Top 30 Year-End Country Chart. Their singles had a strong year at radio with “New Old Trucks”, “11 Beers” and “She Don’t Know” claiming the #19, #29 and #30 position respectively on the chart.
(Source: Member Submission)
“Tell Me Something Good” is The Latest Single from Johnson’s Creek
After a very successful summer on the road, including performances at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival and the Winkler Harvest festival in Manitoba, Johnson’s Creek released a new single in December. It has been featured on Canadian Country radio (Vista Network) and is available to stream and download now. The track titled “Tell Me Something Good” tells a story of how things just aren’t going the way you want them to go and you’re looking for something good to brighten your day.
Written by Johnson’s Creek, the track was recorded, produced, engineered and mastered by Johnson’s Creek’s lead guitarist Michael Lanteigne in his home studio in Newmarket, Ontario.
Tell Me Something Good – Spotify
Tell Me Something Good – Apple Music
Johnson’s Creek will be promoting this single to Canadian Country radio (Lauren Tutty Promotions) and international country radio (Play MPE). Additionally, Johnson’s Creek already has several festival and concert appearances confirmed for 2023 including The Big River Country Festival as well as many more to be announced early 2023. Details on performance dates can be found on their website, and be sure to follow the band on social media to stay up to date. Johnson’s Creek can be streamed and downloaded from your favourite service. For more details on Johnson’s Creek visit the links below.
https://johnsonscreekband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/johnsonscreek
https://www.instagram.com/johnsonscreekband/
https://twitter.com/johnsons_creek
https://www.youtube.com/johnsonscreek
(Source: Member Submission)
