Stagecoach Country Music Festival 2017 - Headliner Shania TwainArticle and photo by Barbara Brander Stagecoach Country Music Festival 2017 kicks off this weekend with headliners Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney and 1st time Stagecoach newcomer Shania Twain, taking to the Mane Stage. Shania Twain may be a newcomer to Stagecoach but obviously not to the country music scene. Shania's countlessly played hit songs and persona defined a new groundbreaking path for women in Country music. Introducing some new music from her new album release later this year, will be a majorly anticipated highlight.
On the Palomino Stage you can also catch such legendary artists, Willie Nelson and Family, Jerry Lee Lewis, Tommy James and the Shondells, and The Zombies. *Full list of Artists/Schedules/Info go to http://www.stagecoachfestival.com *Stagecoach Country Music Festival 2017 runs April 28-30 at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, California. *PRODUCED BY GOLDENVOICE AND THE MESSINA GROUP Country Thunder Music Festival in Calgary Makes Perfect SenseCountry Thunder did it. They got through the first year of putting on the major festival in Calgary at the Prairie Winds Park. Talking to many 3-day attendees, they all said they would be back despite some inconveniences. Main issues were mostly on the first day and with some quick improvements on beer and food lines, information, shuttles and other minor issues, most were resolved by the 2nd day. One lady flew in from England specifically for Country Thunder and plans to return next year. She said it's 'growing pains' and didn't expect it to not have some road bumps.
The music is the draw of course and the line-up was impressive. This is all about country music in a city and province that lives it. Headliners such as Big & Rich, Tim McGraw and Luke Bryan did not disappoint, covering new and crowd favourites. They utilized the long catwalk from the Main Stage providing plenty of moments of interaction and high fives. I personally love a catwalk at festival settings for that more personal feel, plus helps space and separate the crowd, instead of a jammed wall-to-wall mass in front of the Main Stage.
Nashville's Dustin Lynch Heats up the Crowds The lineup of talent local and afar included Dustin Lynch, Chris Young, Chris Janson, Bobby Wills, Chad Brownlee, Phil Vassar, Neal McCoy, Jess Moskaluke, Autumn Hill, Courtney Cole, Lindsay Ell, Petric and Foxx Worthee.
On the Country 105 Stage, there was an abundance of talent with performances by Sydney Mae, Mark Times, Lyndsay Butler, Brad Saunders, Trinity Bradshaw, Domino, Drew Gregory, Robyn & Ryleigh, Amy Metcalfe, Two Shine Country, Shane Harluk, Lauren Mayell, The Dungarees and Tanya Ryan.
Fans Enjoying Big & Rich on Main Stage
The blend of up and coming artists with some of the biggest names in country music makes this an important festival to have in the heart of Calgary. Despite some tough times in Alberta of late, Country Thunder Alberta sold-out. Let's face it, when times are tough or not, there is always something about a country song to help ease the pain or to let loose and have a kickass time. Bring on next year! Article and Photos by Barbara Brander - www.Sunsetpalms.com TICKETS FOR COUNTRY THUNDER ALBERTA 2017 - AUGUST 18-20TH AVAILABLE NOW at WWW.COUNTRYTHUNDER.COM
Country Thunder Music Festival Rocks CalgaryCountry fans unite! Calgary is in the midst of a big ticket Country Festival in a city that really is a lot about country. Makes sense. The first of the 3-day festival headlined Friday night by Big & Rich, Chris Young is in full swing.
Friday's lineup also included Foxx Worthee, Petric, Jess Moskaluke, Chris Young and on The Country 105 Stage - Sidney Mae, Mark Times, Lyndsay Butler and Brad Saunders. Tonight's main headliner is Tim McGraw. Country Thunder Music Festival continues Saturday and Sunday at the Prairie Winds Park, Calgary.
Tickets, Info and Concert Schedules are available at countrythunder.com/festivals/country-thunder-alberta
Sunny Reflections on The Calgary Folk Music Festival 2016The Calgary Folk Music Festival was a window of 'music sunshine'. This year's festival again brought a peaceful, cohesive, family-friendly fanbase immersed in music, artisan markets, skateboards, food trucks, beer garden, and even a little pokemon. Something for everyone. A wide range of musical tastes as 69 artists from 14 countries, filled the 4-day event. The Calgary Folk Fest's vision of 'enhancing community quality of life through diverse cultural traditions and music' did just that.
Diverse musical styles including Sweden's The Tallest Man on Earth, Ethiopia's Krar Collective, Whitehorse, Marty Stuart & The Fabulous Superlatives, The Dudes, Les Hay Babies, and so much more, provided the ultimate eclectic draw for music lovers. Especially hearing different styles mesh together in the many workshop jams. One example, Kris Demeanor, Geoff Berner, Vox Sambou and Carter Felker. With seven stages to choose from, it's music overload which is a good thing.
The Traditional Krar played by TEMESEGEN ZELEKE from KRAR COLLECTIVE
Headliner CAT POWER on Main Stage
If you didn't leave with a smile, warmth and a new beat in your heart, then you were at the wrong place. Looking forward to next year! Article and Photos by Barbara Brander - www.Sunsetpalms.com
*Calgary Folk Music Festival 2016
Vox Sambou Energizes at The Calgary Folk Music Festival 2016
Tonight wraps up with MainStage performances by Krar Collective, Cat Power, The Cat Empire and Corb Lund & The Hurtin' Albertans.
The Calgary Folk Music Festival 2016 -July 21-24, 2016 Prince's Island Park |
