Dean Brody, Jade Eagleson and The Reklaws to Perform at Second Annual Kawartha Country Music Festival

The Reklaws, Bailieboro’s Jade Eagleson and headliner Dean Brody are performing at the second-annual Kawartha Country Music Festival at Kawartha Downs for Canada Day weekend this Saturday and Sunday.

Doors open at 5 p.m. with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. for both days. Brody, Eagleson and a surprise artist kick off the Saturday event. A fireworks show will follow the concert scheduled for 10:30 p.m. Artist Sacha opens things for Sunday with the Reklaws and the James Barker Band. The latter made a surprise appearance in last year’s event and are officially recognized as an act this year according to Summer Nickerson-Hagen, Kawartha Downs marketing director.

“It’s just so great that we have them performing at this year’s festival,” she said. “We feel very lucky to have such a fantastic lineup.”

VIP Experiences packages/add-ons are ticket options that include a pre-show dinner with a Jade Eagleson appearance for Saturday and The Reklaws for Sunday. Photos and videos are permitted to be taken with the acts during the experience. They also get priority event entry, a free t-shirt, semi-private bar access, semi-private washrooms and a designated VIP viewing area.

VIP tickets are available at half-price until Friday at midnight with the code ‘VIP50.’

Tickets can be purchased online at ticketweb.ca and kawarthadowns.com.

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Country Music Star Jade Eagleson Speaks Ahead of the Kawartha Country Music Festival on July 1

Country music singer Jade Eagleson speaks with PTBOCanada’s Felicia Massey ahead of his performance at the Kawartha Country Music Festival at Kawartha Downs July 1.

Eagleson discusses growing up just outside of Peterborough, breaking through in the country music scene and his upcoming show at Kawartha Downs.

Get your tickets for the festival at https://www.ticketweb.ca/venue/kawartha-downs-fraserville-on/513515!

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Country Superstars Paul Brandt and Terri Clark ‘Homecoming ’23’ Acoustic Tour Coming to Peterborough

Two of Canada’s most dynamic country music artists and award-winning entertainers Paul Brandt and Terri Clark announced they will embark on the co-headlining ‘Homecoming ’23 Tour,’ coming to the Peterborough Memorial Centre November 29.

photo courtesy of the peterborough memorial centre.

The multi-platinum selling Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inductees, friends and accomplished performers known for their amazing live shows and vast number of hits will join each other on stage together for the first time in an intimate stripped back show, sharing the songs and stories that have shaped their illustrious careers.

“Since our careers launched in the late 90’s, Terri and I have had a special connection; two Alberta kids reaching for the stars,” shares Brandt. “What are the chances that we would have both made it? Through the years, we’ve always stayed in touch, and made a point to connect when our North American tours intersected, but now, our paths are leading us onto the same stage together for the very first time. Intentional, intimate sharing of the stories and songs of our lives, together, on the same stage for an amazing homecoming. I can’t wait!”

The 24-date tour kicks off November 1 in Yorkton, SK with back-to-back dates and will make stops in Winnipeg, Regina, Vancouver, Saskatoon, Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London and more, along with multiple dates in Red Deer, Calgary, and Kelowna before wrapping December 2 in Belleville, ON.

“Paul and I co-headlining a Canadian tour has always felt like a no-brainer to me. I am thrilled that we finally found the right time and the right way to do this together. We are so looking forward to getting on stage with our guitars in an intimate setting and playing our hits for our Canadian fans. I can’t wait to hit the road this Fall,” said Clark.

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning May 18 at 10 a.m. local time. Artist pre-sales begin May 16, and local pre-sales begin May 17 at 10 a.m. local time until 10 p.m. local time.

For complete presale/on sale details visit https://www.paulbrandt.com/tour-dates or https://terriclark.com/tour.

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Kawartha Downs Announce Lineup For Kawartha Country Music Festival For July 1-2; Dean Brody to Headline

Kawartha Downs has announced its lineup for its annual Kawartha Country Music Festival, featuring several Canadian country artists for July 1 and 2 announced on Wednesday.

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Multi-platinum-selling artist Dean Brody is the headliner for the festival as he will be joined by The Reklaws, James Barker Band, Jade Eagleson and Sacha.

"We are thrilled to bring back our annual country music festival to Kawartha Downs," said Summer Nickerson-Hagen, marketing director. "This year's festival will be bigger and better than ever, with an amazing lineup of talented country artists at a great price. We look forward to bringing back our signature fireworks show on Canada Day Weekend as well."

Pre-sale tickets begin Wednesday morning and through Thursday at 10 p.m. with the pre-sale code KCMF2023.

General tickets are available on Friday at 10 a.m. and all tickets can be purchased through ticketweb.ca and direct links can be found at Kawartha Downs’s website in the ‘What’s On Calendar’ section.

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Blue Rodeo Returns to The Peterborough Memorial Centre in December

Canadian country icons Blue Rodeo is returning to the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) on Dec. 28.

Photo courtesy of Blue Rodeo.

Music duo Brooks & Bowskill (Brittany Brooks and Jimmy Bowskill) are joining the show’s lineup as well.

In the over 35 years since forming, Blue Rodeo has released 16-full length albums and has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

The band was in Peterborough on April 13 of this year, performing at the PMC during their Many A Mile tour.

"This concert is the ultimate way for us to finish off an incredible 2022,” said Jeremy Giles, PMC facility manager. “Blue Rodeo at the PMC is so symbolic of things being normal again and we cannot wait to have the guys back for another unforgettable evening.”

Tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. and can be purchased in person inside the PMC at the Grant Thornton box office from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online at www.memorialcentre.ca.

The PMC Scoop member-exclusive online pre-sale runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Tickets range from $20 to $89.50 (plus applicable fees).

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Local Country Artist To Release Upcoming Album While Reflecting Recent Success

It has been a long 13 years of being in the country music business but Peterborough’s Elyse Saunders displays the evolution of her career with a new single for her upcoming album released this fall.

Saunders is the current Country Music Association of Ontario Artist of the Month for June, one of seven new finalists in the Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase and was a top five finalist in CBC Music’s 2021 Searchlight competition. Photo Courtesy Of Liz Rosa Photography.

“Sunshine State Of Mind” is Saunders’s latest song that debuted in mid-May and one of three singles — “Free” and “Wine Down” as the others — that have been released for her upcoming album “Free”.

Co-written by Saunders and T.J. Simpson, this was the first single since being nominated for Female Artist of the Year and Rising Star of the Year by the Country Music Association of Ontario.

“Sunshine State of Mind” was meant to radiate joy, summer adventure and sunny escapism according to Saunders.

“We wrote it before the pandemic shut down,” she said. “It would be so nice to get away. We wanted the song to be everything people wanted to think of when they go on a tropical vacation. We also wanted that message to be on vacation no matter where you are.”

Her newest album is a culmination of what she learned in the music business and how she has grown since starting her music career in 2008.

Since 2020, the Peterborough country singer has gained a list of achievements and awards such as Video of the Year at the 2020 Mississauga Music Awards with “Free”. “Wine Down” had 100,000 streams across Spotify and Apple Music, 46,000 YouTube views with two Country Music Association of Ontario nominations.

“I’ve come into my own in the last year and a half and two years that I’ve gotten to this point feeling confident,” explains Saunders. “I feel like music has made me stronger and made me the best version of myself. It forces me out of my comfort zone so you become pretty fearless and unstoppable.”

”Sunshine State of Mind” has over 68,000 views on Youtube to date since premiering on May 15. Photo Courtesy of Elyse Saunders Jasper Anson.

Saunders reflects on growing up in Peterborough and the surrounding area with how it influenced her to become a country music singer.

The music star has lived in Keene, River Road South just outside of Peterborough and spent a lot of time with her grandmother who lived in the countryside.

“When I talk about Peterborough, a lot of my music reflects that,” said Saunders. “‘Free’ was inspired by my youth, being free of responsibility. It’s nice to come home to Peterborough.”

When asked about her end goal with country music, she wants to go as far as she can with her career.

“I imagine myself as an international artist,” said Saunders. “It’s about finding the right team doing whatever we can together. It’s an amazing gift to be able to have and sharing my music is always exciting to see.”

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Peterborough Couple Appear in Country Music Star's Music Video

Sean Kent had no prior dance experience but stripteases for his partner, Tracy Conway in Jade Eagleson’s new music video, “All Night to Figure It Out”.

It was an unforgettable moment of fame for the Peterborough couple as they starred in the country music video that debuted on Wednesday.

The couples went to the filming in Niagara Falls during Valentine’s Day weekend. They were one of five couples that were selected to be part of the filming alongside Eagleson.

Five men performed racy yet hilarious stripteases to their significant others with help of choreographer Kae Kae Lee. The men had props and a stripper pole to aid in their routine.

The women were intentionally left in the dark until their blindfolds were removed in the music video as an unstaged reaction.

“I was laughing but I was enjoying it,” said Conway. “I was like, yeah, keep going.”

Conway has a family connection with Eagleson (pictured) but she always has been a fan of his music. Photo courtesy of Sean Kent.

Kent eagerly accepted the role during a call with the producer. He was skeptical about being selected after hearing the plot with his appearance.

“He explained what I was going to do and I asked, ‘Have you seen my pictures?’ You sure you got my pictures and not some other guy’s?’” said Kent. ”I have a solid dad bod. Emphasis on the ‘solid’”.

Filming was scheduled for late 2020 but was delayed several times due to COVID-19 putting certain cities in lockdown. Photo courtesy of Sean Kent.

Kent was no stranger to physical activity but he did not anticipate how fit you had to be to dance.

“I was down there for a good three and a half hours for the first sessions and then I went back for another two,” said Kent. “In that break, I was so sore. I was dead, I was completely drained.”

Conway (left) and Kent (right) have five sons between the two. One couple in the video had been in a relationship for two months. Photos courtesy of Sean Kent.

All men were given the same dance to perform. Kent believes he practiced the routine roughly 100 times.

“It was honestly a pleasant experience,” said Kent. “I’d do it again in a heartbeat.”

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Paul Brandt & High Valley Among Canadian Country Music Acts To Play Memorial Centre February 15th

Canadian country music superstar Paul Brandt and multi-CCMA Group or Duo of the Year winners High Valley are thrilled to announce the launch of The Journey Tour 2019, a cross-Canada tour that hits Peterborough on February 15th.  

The tour brings together an epic lineup that includes special guest Jess Moskaluke and features the Hunter Brothers. All four of these acts on tour will come together on stage at this year’s Canadian Country Music Awards for a special live performance.

Bringing together the best of Canadian Country Music, The Journey Tour 2019 makes a stop at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, February 15th.

The exclusive pre-sale for PMC Scoop subscribers happens Thursday, September 6th from noon until Friday, September 7th at 10 p.m.

Tickets go on sale in person at the Collins Barrow Box office inside the PMC, by phone 705-743-3561 and online on Saturday, September 8th at 10 a.m.

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