Edmonton Happenings

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

They have been described as the girl version of Zac Brown, but in skirts and I would say they are one of the best new sounds in Canadian Country Music.  It's not too often you come across an all girl group that from the moment you hear them, you know they are going somewhere. Sure enough, right after their performance at Cook County Saloon to kick Rodeo week off in Edmonton, they found out they had placed in the Top 3 of the Project Wild - Country Artist Development competition.

 Nice Horse started in a garage only 2 years ago and now are on the radar of country music lovers across the country.   Having just come off their radio tour of Ontario and Western Canada, promoting their new album, "There Goes the Neighbourhood", these Alberta natives Kaley, Katie, Brandi and Krista are out to turn the stables on what is known the boys club in country music.  From the first single "Pony Up" to their new feminist anthem “Mansplainin’” these 4 song writer/artists are embarking on a new country world and they are taking no prisoners.



Their shows are fun,  energetic, hopping and competitive affairs.  When front lady Katie introduces the band, you know they are a fun bunch of girls who like to pull a few pranks along the way and apparently have stories to go along with it.  If you haven't seen these amazing artist you have to get out and check 'em out, as the horse has left the stable and they are ripping up the field up and tearing up the turf as they take stride in overrunning Canada with their Kick Up Sassy Country Style.


 Just Remember not only Rocker Girls just want to have fun, Nice Horse Girls Just want to have fun, and want you to have fun too.


Links
Nice Horse - http://www.nicehorsemusic.com/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nicehorsemusic/
 Buy their new album - Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/there-goes-the-neighbourhood/id1273876887?app=itunes
Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/5OHNu3LZrSXIlMRaBwJ8Hm or \
apple music - https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/there-goes-the-neighbourhood/id1273876887?app=music

Project Wilde - Web http://projectwildcountry.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/projectwildab/ 

Cook County Saloon - Web https://www.cookcountysaloon.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CookCountySaloon/

Garret Gregory brought his show to the Boot Scootin' Boogie DanceHall, as part of their soft opening for the latest Country Music Venue in  Edmonton.  Even a special visit from Brad Sims had the dance floor hopping all night.

 From a couple of the posts on Facebook:

"Amazing job on transforming the venue! Great to see so many familiar faces in one place! It was a fantastic night"

" Best dance floor I've ever danced on"

 "The floor was so smooth and the band was outstanding. Lots of people having so much fun was great to see. Did I say the band was fantastic? "

The reviews have been all positive, especially when you consider the location has been a country venue for over 30 years, Boot Scootin' Boogie DanceHall is located at the old Wild West Location at 12912 - 50 st NW and will have live music every weekend.  The feature of the room is the brand new dance floor and upgraded sound and lighting, it is definitely going to be a force to be reckonned within the country music scene in Edmonton.







What is special about the Boot Scootin' Boogie Dancehall is that it is a Recreation facility therefor is allowed to have all ages until early evening, opening a new generation of country music lovers to the dancehall experience.

The Next couple of weeks October 20th, David Leigh, October 21 - Candace Brown, October 28th - Cat Country, November 10th - The Offical Grand Opening with Bronca Billy.

Boot Scootin' Boogie Dancehall claims to have the hottest dance floor and if the first night was any indication, they may have under estimated themselves.

From the Edmonton Happenings crew we give this 4.5 Banjos out of 5, we have to keep an eye on this live music venue, as it grows into a major force in Country Music in Edmonton.