March 6, 2018
Congratulations on being a Kick It With Kissel winner, which has you opening for Brett Kissel on February 24th in Sudbury. How excited are you for that? I’m so excited! I was surprised when I opened the email saying that I had been selected. There were so many other great auditions and I wish I could bring all the other contestants with me to perform. There is so much great talent in Ontario and all across Canada, and I’m so grateful. I’ll be doing a twenty-minute set, performing some of my originals and a couple of covers. I hope to release my new single “Driving in the Dark”, which I co-wrote with Phil Barton and Jason Matthews in April this year, to Canadian country radio. What […]
March 6, 2018
Born: January 17, 1932 – Widdifield (North Bay), Ontario Died: August 8, 1977 – Ottawa, Ontario (by Larry Delaney) Irwin Prescott was calling square dances at age 9 and in his late teens, was heading up his own band, The Mell-O-Tones, and hosting his own radio show over CFCN radio in his hometown of North Bay, Ontario. As a recording artist, Irwin Prescott released six albums on the Rodeo/Banff, London and Cheyenne labels, and released singles in the USA on Ambassador Records, while his Canadian releases were largely on the Melbourne Records label. Three of his singles earned national chart action, including his lively version of the Leroy Van Dyke classic “The Auctioneer”, which was a #1 hit in Canada for Prescott in 1966. His […]
March 6, 2018
CMAOntario is inviting submissions from Ontario artists for consideration in our ‘Artist of the Month’ feature where we profile one artist per month on our website and in our newsletter. Our goal is to learn more about artists active in our region, while giving members the chance to spread the word about their happenings. To be considered, please include the following in your submission and forward to info@cmaontario.ca with “Artist of the Month Suggestion” in the subject heading: Artist/band name Hometown Website Photo Bio Links to music and videos Links to social media sites List of upcoming shows Latest single released or soon to be released Any other info on promo and media coverage Only CMAOntario Members will be considered for the ‘Artist of the […]
March 6, 2018
This month, our feature video from Patrice Whiffen at Country Music Junkies profiles Canadian country music trio, The Washboard Union! One day into the Happy Endings Tour, David, Chris and Aaron from The Washboard Union fill us in our their west coast tour, as a direct support for Old Dominion. They talk about defying the boundaries of the country music genre, and how humbled they are by their continued fan support. They also talk about their new single, ‘What We’re Made Of,’ which dropped on February 9, along with what fans can expect in 2018! For more on Country Music Junkies, visit www.CountryMusicJunkies.com. Listen to the exclusive interview with The Washboard Union below: About Patrice: To Patrice Whiffen, country music is a lifestyle. As the appropriately deemed, […]
March 6, 2018
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 5, 2018
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 22, 2018 Working off the past success of Music Cities Exchange, London Music Office has partnered with the Country Music Association of Ontario in the lead up to CMAOntario Festival and Awards (this June in London) for a special Music Cities Exchange with The City of Kitchener and Music Works. All artists interested in performing must submit for consideration to CMAOntario and must be a member in good standing. London artists must also create an artist profile. The London event will take place on Friday, May 4th at Cowboys and the Kitchener event Saturday, May 5th at Dallas Nightclub. Interested in playing? Submit for consideration to info@cmaontario.ca with subject line “Music Cities Exchange”. This opportunity is exclusive to artists from London or Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge. London Artists must submit a link to their […]
March 5, 2018
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 16, 2018 CMAOntario, in collaboration with Brooklin Spring Fair, is giving one of our Artist Members the opportunity to perform at The Brooklin Spring Fair between May 31st and June 3rd, 2018 If you are a CMAOntario member in good standing – you are eligible to submit for consideration for this performance opportunity! The deadline to submit for this opportunity is March 16th at 5:00pm. One lucky CMAOntario Artist Member will receive: One 30-minute set at the Outdoor Stage Photo, bio and website link posted on the festival website and social media sites $200 honourarium Full backline and lighting provided by Brooklin Spring Fair The opportunity is open to both solo artists and bands. Submissions open now! You will need your CMAOntario Membership User Name and Password to apply for this performance opportunity. Please click […]
February 22, 2018
New Country Spirit & CMAOntario present… Emerging Country Music Artist Showcase Official Showcase Information & Rules The Country Music Association of Ontario is thrilled to launch our partner initiative with New Country Spirit which will give Ontario country music artists an opportunity to showcase their talents on June 16 and 17, 2018 at the Mississauga Waterfront Festival in beautiful Port Credit (Mississauga), Ontario. You don’t want to miss your chance to perform at this festival! For more information about the festival, please go to http //www.themwf.com/ Prizes Grand Prize Winner Performance on the MWF Credit Goes Country Main Stage, Saturday evening, June 16, 2018 $200 honorarium donated by CMAOntario Professional Photo Shoot with Brandon Ferguson Photography $100 Gift Card donated by Rock ‘N Horse Saloon-Toronto […]
February 22, 2018
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 27, 2018 If you are a member in good standing who is planning to attend the upcoming CMAOntario Festival & Awards June 1-3 in London, Ontario – you are eligible to submit for consideration for a showcase opportunity! Up to 4 acts will be selected to showcase on Saturday, June 2nd as part of the CMAOntario New Faces Showcase and Concert at Market Square. Showcasing at this CMAOntario event provides a unique opportunity to reach industry members from booking agencies, radio, publishing and labels and fans. You will need your CMAOntario Membership User Name and Password to apply for this performance opportunity. Please click the link below to login and submit your application. https://cmaontario.ca/login/ Once there, click on “Performance Opportunities” to complete your submission. If the link above […]