Knoxville's Tavern in Edmonton was the place to be as Canadian Country Superstars hit the stage on Wednesday night. With a lineup of 2017 Canadian Country Female Artist of the Year Meghan Patrick, Canadian Country Music Group James Barker Band, and multi-talented Singer/Songwriter JoJo Mason there was a party going on. How could it be a miss when all three were nominated for the 2017 CCMA Rising Star award.
The Headliner for the night The James Barker Band currently on a Canada Wide tour, and having performed on the 2017 CCMA Country Music Awards show in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, these guys put on a show.
It was non-stop fun from the time they hit the stage. Energetic James Barker Band shows why they are heading up in the world of Canadian Country Music.
Having charted 4 Canadian Country top 10's and 1 number 1 hit "Chills" off their first Album - "Game On", they are taking the Country Music industry by storm.
JoJo Mason - Opening Act - the former hockey player turned Country Artist is on the move and has that tiny bit of attitude that you know it is going to be a fun night. JoJo is always moving and appeals not only to Country Fans but to all genres from his style and look and great personality. JoJo hit a top 10 Billboard Country Chart hit with "It's All Good" now with his 3rd single "Red Dress" and Video Directed by CCMA Award winner Stephen Barberis.... You can expect that JoJo is going to be around for a while.
In between the guys there is the current CCMA Female Country Artist of the Year in Canada, Meghan Patrick, with her current number 1 hit on the charts and radio play everywhere, "Country Made Me Do it" is packing them in where ever she performs. This lady is everything Country music is about, with only one album she has taken the Canadian Country industry by storm and is taking no prisoners. She has the sass, that smile that takes you into her world, and even being the current Leading Lady of Canadian Country Music she still has time to visit with fans and say hi after her show.
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| Meghan Patrick 2017 CCMA Female Artist of the Year and 2017 CCMA Rising Star |
This show was no different it had everything and went from straight forward to full blown country mayhem. Her sets remind you of another Country artist that can have that sass and fun all while entertaining Miranda Lambert. Meghan Patrick's show is one not to miss.
Oh Just in case you didn't notice, Meghan took the Rising Star award away from the guys this year.
In an industry, that is ever evolving, it's great to see that these three artists are heading in the right direction for the future.
Over All the Show was 5 guitars out of 5, only because that is all there is, it would be 6 if we had 6....
you definitely can't go wrong with any one of these artists but all 3 in one place you can't afford to miss the show.
Meghan Patrick website
JoJo Mason Instagram
James Barker Band website
Knoxville's Tavern Edmonton website
Next Band up at Knoxville's is Doc Walker February 23, 2018
Tickets here
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| Tanya Tucker Performs at the TD Roadhouse in Edmonton during the Canadian Rodeo Finals |
Tanya Tucker brought her country music show to Edmonton to play the TD Roadhouse, opening for
Aaron Pritchett at the Canadian Finals Rodeo, Saturday Night. Miss Tucker showed why she has been around the country music industry for almost 48 years, after being discovered by Mel Tillis in 1969. It was a fast track for Tanya as she released her first single "Delta Dawn" in 1972 at the age of 13, and continue to record songs to this day. Tanya let fans hear a new single just recorded on Friday, to the surprise and joy of those in attendance.
Tany had the crowd both young and old up dancing with hits from all through out her career. Miss Tucker still has a way to work with crowd and it didn't matter if they were 18 or 80 Tanya had something for them all. Tanya's career is one that crossed over the boundaries and so did her show having fun with band members and the crowd.
It was a big part of the show when she turned and around and did covers of some of those country artists she loved. Tammy Wynette's "Stand by Your Man", Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues" and she had to sit down to sing Glenn Campbell's "By the Time I get to Phoenix" and she nailed them all. It's hard to say which song was my favorite I loved the whole show but I think, I would have to lean towards her rendition of "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" was definitely up there.
Miss Tucker also along with her band kept the crowd dancing for every song, as she gets ready to put out some new music, she can be assured her fan base is still growing even after 40 Years.
About Tanya Tucker
Website
http://tanyatucker.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TheTanyaTucker
Twitter
https://twitter.com/tanya_tucker
Contact
Info@SawyerandGarner.com
It was non-stop fun from the time they hit the stage. Energetic James Barker Band shows why they are heading up in the world of Canadian Country Music.
JoJo Mason - Opening Act - the former hockey player turned Country Artist is on the move and has that tiny bit of attitude that you know it is going to be a fun night. JoJo is always moving and appeals not only to Country Fans but to all genres from his style and look and great personality. JoJo hit a top 10 Billboard Country Chart hit with "It's All Good" now with his 3rd single "Red Dress" and Video Directed by CCMA Award winner Stephen Barberis.... You can expect that JoJo is going to be around for a while.
