SCE Sound Bites

We've been following Robyn Ottolini since she was a finalist in the 2016 Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist showcase.

Since then she's gone on to develop quite the name for herself. We caught up with her just before she took to the stage at Festival Country Lotbinière opening for Russell Dickerson while she was on a night off on her tour with Canada's country queen, Shania Twain.

Tune in for our first interview with Roby...

Chatting with Kelsi Mayne about her experiences throughout the pandemic, music and her upcoming debut performance in Quebec at Festival Country de Lotbinière this weekend.

Plus the 2021 CCMA Award nominations are in and The Washboard Union are hitting the road across Canada starting this November!

For a taste of this weekend's lineup check out our official Festival Country de Lotbinière playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7...

If tragedy and overcoming adversity are the hallmarks of a good country song, the River Town Saints have earned their dirt road credibility. For most bands the loss of a lead singer followed by the sudden passing of a beloved band member would be insurmountable odds impossible to overcome. This is exactly what happened to RTS in 2018...and now here we are 3 years later and not only have they overcome they're still thriving.

It give...

Josh Norrad is a 6x Musique/Music New Brunswick Award nominee including 2x "Country Artist of the Year" nominee.

As a result of fan support, Josh was named among CBC SEARCHLIGHT’S “TOP 25 IN CANADA” by popular vote.

Members of Josh’s band have opened for or shared the stage with: Tim McGraw, Tim Hicks, Travis Tritt, Doc Walker, Gord Bamford, and more.

His 2020 single “To the Wind” was produced by Jason Barry and featured DEAN BRODY...

This is the most important episode I've recorded. Over the past few months Canadians became aware of some horrible things that happened in our nation's past. As we mark Canada Day 2021 I address these issues and more.

The incredible Elyse Saunders joins us to talk about CBC Searchlight, Boots and Hearts, CMAO Award Nominations and her plans for the summer of 2021.

Plus festival announcements in Eastern Canada that'll get you pumped...

Ottawa's Jeff and Cory Papineau join us to tell us the story behind Lemon Cash, their single "Wine Tonight" as well as upcoming live performances with River Town Saints and more.

Plus a new Musicians Vendor Market coming to our SCE 10th Anniversary Extravaganza, more success for Elyse Saunders, the Calgary Stampede unveils their lineups for not just one but two incredible stages at this summer's event and concert announcements from...

One year ago at this time Suzi Kory was just starting to make a name for herself and had just recently come onto our radar. Fast forward a few months and she had planned and organized her very own set of drive-in music festivals featuring a number of her peers.

Now a year later Suzi is back with what could, and should, easily become the song of the summer..."Gotta Feelin'"! Also be sure to catch Suzi July 23 as she co-headlines ope...

Summer has arrived here in Ontario and the lockdown has lifted! That means campgrounds are open and LIVE music is just around the corner!

We're joined this week by Henry Boer. Henry is co-owner of 1000 Islands RV and Happy Green Acres, the place to be for live music in Ontario this summer.

If you love music festivals and camping or just thinking about upgrading your camping life to the comfort and luxury of an RV, Henry has all the...

Brian John Harwood is one of the busiest guys in the Canadian Country Music business. Not only did he launch a smoking solo career about a year ago, he remains one half of Kansas Stone, has a full time job and continues to write new music for himself, Kansas Stone and others. Last spring he teamed up with Dustin Bird to write the inspirational and anthemic "Together We're Strong".  The song was recently chosen by the Canadian ...

Mackenzie Porter breaks a 16- year old record down under, JUNO Week 2021 is officially underway, Justin Bieber set to join the Tragically Hip ft. Feist as a performer at this year's JUNO Awards broadcast, Faster Horses Festival a go for this July featuring Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean and more.

Plus a new American Idol has been crowned...Chayce Beckham became 19th Idol on Sunday after a star-studded event featuring must s...

Music News

Big week for music live news, unfortunately not so much if you're a Canadian Live Music fan. Tune in to hear about the latest shows and tours, not, coming to a Canadian venue near you this summer. Alice Cooper, Jason Aldean, Lady A, Ashley McBryde, Blake Shelton, Kings of Leon and more are hitting the road this summer but Canadian dates are still nowhere to be seen.

Plus Boots and Hearts wants to know if you could be Can...

On this week's episode we're joined by Paige Rutledge. Paige is a country singer-songwriter. With the combination of her catchy lyrics, and country-pop blend, audiences are sure to be singing along.

Paige began performing at age 10 at local restaurants, venues, and events. She began working with Michael Sarracini (Frozen Ghost, Honeymoon Suite) at his independent record label, Mono Road Music, in early 2014. Paige release...

From Autumn Hill to East Adelaide our first guest needs little introduction. As one half of Autumn Hill, Mike Robins, has been nominated for 4 Canadian Country Music Awards, 2 JUNO Awards, and 5 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards, and won awards for the CMAO’s Rising Star and Best Group/Duo. 

In the fall of 2020 Mike Robins released his debut single "Lightning Don't Strike Twice", that song has since gone on to receiv...