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New Music from The Dirty Nil, The Beaches, MacKenzie Porter, Dan Davidson, and Kimberly Perry The New Music Spotlight is here with a rock / country split – so get ready for it! We’re 80% Canadian this week, plus a comeback I didn’t know was coming. Surprises are fun. Hit play from start to bottom. Give your favourites a follow. And remember that sharing is caring – so if you really love one (or…

2019 Top Of The Country Semi-Finalist Voting Now Open!

Voting is now open in the 2019 SiriusXM Top of the Country contest, and there are eight very excited Canadian country artists looking for your support.

We’ve got solo artists, a duo, and a band in the running for the grand prize that includes $25,000. The top three will become finalists, having the chance to play at the CCMA awards weekend later this year. They’ll also fly to Nashville for a…

Canadian Music Week 2019 Must See Shows – Joshua

With Canadian Music Week 2019 on the way, things are getting more exciting by the day. And with the bulk of the show schedule announced, it’s time to start planning the big week of music in Toronto.

To help, I’ve got a list of 5 shows that I highly recommend as Must See at CMW 2019.

Some of these shows were picked because every single act on the bill is someone I really want to see live this May,…

On Wednesday night in Toronto, Davidson hit the stage in the back room at Rivoli on Queen Street West to celebrate the release of his new EP, Juliet and did exactly what we expected him to do with his brand new songs and some old favourites.

Surrounded by a full band of five, Dan Davidson was front and centre throughout the night, deservedly in the spotlight with all eyes on him. If you’ve never seen a live show at Rivoli, be assured that six dudes are a lot to have on the stage at one time. And with a performer like Dan moving about with a ton of energy, the band had to step back and get out of the way on more than a couple of occasions. But all of that movement serves to entertain, and the cheers and smiles and singing along from the winter-worn Toronto audience proved once again that it works.

And when you add that energy to the new songs from Juliet and smashes like Found, Barn Burner, Say We Did, hot covers, and a sing-along inducing medley of classics, there was no denying that this was not a typical Wednesday night for most people in attendance.

Note: We have the songs from the medley in the setlist below, but we wanted to look at them quickly here with the band names attached. 1) The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy. 2) I’m In A Hurry by Alabama. 3) Summer Of ’69 by Bryan Adams. 4) Your Love by The Outfield. 5) Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival. 6) Paradise City by Guns N’ Roses. That’s a helluva list, and we loved it.

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We’ve seen Dan a few times in recent years. And whether he’s been opening for Brett Kissel across the country, playing in Toronto at Canadian Music Week, or sitting down with us in the back of a barbershop, he’s on point.

Related: Laugh When You Lie – Dan Davidson, Live in Toronto

When you have the chance to see him and his band live on stage, playing their songs, their favourite covers, and mixing country music and rock and roll, take it. Buy the ticket, wear shoes you can dance in, and be ready to sing… a lot!

Dan Davidson, Juliet EP Release Party Setlist (Toronto)

Heaven In The Headlights // No Last Call // Church // Let’s Go There // Can’t Help Myself // Say We Did // Medley: The Boys Are Back In Town, I’m In A Hurry, Summer Of ’69, Your Love, Fortunate Son, Paradise City // Found // Cigarettes // Cinderella // Unkiss Her // Barn Burner (Carry On My Wayward Son interlude) // ENCORE: Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident) // Whole Lotta Rosie

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Dan Davidson’s new seven-song EP, Juliet is another excellent collection and representation of what we enjoy in his music.

With levels of irreverence, a tongue often planted firmly in his cheek, and a joke just around the corner, Davidson’s songwriting continues to be catchy and fun. But it’s also sweet. The theme of love washes over this record from start to finish. And whether it is silly or it’s stripped down and sincere on Slow Dance, a listen will show you love in a series of country music songs.

And while we do love Slow Dance as a ballad, Dan Davidson does Dan Davidson things on this EP that we really, really enjoy.

Heaven In The Headlights, Can’t Help Myself, Let’s Go There, Cinderella, These Are My People, and Church keep us in the same groove that his gold single, Found and firestarter, Barn Burner. These are bangers. They will make fans sing along at live shows and at home in the kitchen. They’ll have your toes tapping, your head bobbing, and put a smile on your face.

If we had to ask Dan Davidson to do anything in his career, it would be to keep that up.

Fans have already responded to the album, putting it at #1 on iTunes, streaming, downloading, and calling radio stations to make requests. And with a new single, Can’t Help Myself, officially released, we have a feeling we’ll be hearing more of it, and more requests will be flowing into country radio stations across Canada.

We don’t know what’s next for Dan Davidson. But we know this, Juliet is a fantastic follow up to 2017’s Songs For Georgia, and we’re happy that he put it together to share it with the world.

If you like any of the Dan Davidson music you’ve heard in the past, press play on Juliet and let it ride. Enjoy!

Dan Davidson, Juliet Tracklist

1. Heaven In The Headlights 2. Can’t Help Myself 3. Let’s Go There 4. Cinderella 5. These Are My People 6. Slow Dance 7. Church



SiriusXM Top of the Country 2019 Semi-Finalists Announced!

The SiriusXM Top of the Country contest is back, and eight semi-finalist country artists have been announced for the 2019 competition!

Some of these names are going to be familiar to country fans across Canada, some are hometown favourites getting a chance to shine on a big stage, and all of them have earned their way into the top eight with talent.

Last year the contest wrapped with Andrew Hyatt…

Rise Up Redux 35th Anniversary Edition, Country for a Good Cause

Music is at it’s most powerful when it makes a difference. In its biggest moments, music can change lives. And with the 35th Anniversary edition of Parachute Club’s Rise Up, The Common Cause Collective (3XC) is aiming to do just that.

All proceeds from sales, streaming, etc. of Rise Up Redux (35th Anniversary Edition)will go to charities, hand-picked by original lead singer and co-writer,…

Brett Kissel’s We Were That Song Tour Sell Out Toronto

Brett Kissel rolled into Toronto for two sold-out shows on Saturday, turning the Danforth Music Hall into a honky tonk.

The We Were That Song Tour brought Kissel (the reigning Canadian Country Music Association Male Artist of the Year) and Dan Davidson to the stage, thrilling GTA country fans. From Davidson’s energy in the opening slot, to Kissel’s cover of Callin’ Baton Rougeto end the show,…