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This week in The Ranch Local Spotlight is.....

Owen Riegling!!

Hailing from Mildmay, we are beyond excited to have Owen in the Spotlight this week as we showcase his talent and chat about his career!

"Growing up in the small town of Mildmay ON, Owen spent most of his time playing hockey, and riding dirt bikes. He picked up a guitar for the first time when he was 11 years old, but didn't re-visit it until the age of 17. After discovering his passion for music, Owen began spending most weekends in local pubs playing country cover songs, and during the week writing songs. At 21, Owen graduated from the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology (OIART) for music production, and was finally able to produce and release his own music with his first release being in July of 2019. Owen has since released 3 songs and does not plan on stopping. He recently formed a band in his home town where they are starting to pick up traction locally. He also plays with the BBR, a band from Hamilton ON, as vocalist and guitar player, you can see them play at the Stampede Ranch in Guelph. Owen is driven and more excited than ever to create new music. This is just the beginning."

THIS WEEKS LOCAL SPOTLIGHT...

Shines on none other then Mount Forest's own, 

Cara Smith!

Jackie chats with Cara about her local roots, her album "Dusty Ole Backroad",  and her drive-in album release concert held this past summer!

"The Cara Smith Band is an upcoming country and rock & roll band that has been entertaining since 2014. They play originals written by Cara herself and cover songs that people can two step too an love to sing along too! They have been fortunate to open up for The Road Hammers and a few other well know artists! They have been playing at many local festivals, fundraisers and private events."

This weeks Ranch Local Spotlight shines on Stratford, Ontario’s, Upside Of Maybe!!

Jackie and Michael, Lead singer of the Band, chat on air about the bands journey in the music industry and the release of their brand new EP, "All Who Wander Are Not Lost."

"UPSIDE OF MAYBE is an award winning, family friendly,roots based pop/rock group from Stratford, ON. They have toured throughout Canada and are known for their tight harmony, infectious story telling, crafty songwriting and engaging live shows.  

From small pubs and intimate house concerts, to rowdy festivals and concert halls - when Upside of Maybe takes the stage it's all about creating a memory and capturing a moment. 

"Our relationship with our fans is always at the heart of what we do,"  explains lead singer Michael Bannerman "When we hit that stage it's about connecting with the audience though the music. Not just performing. Not just entertaining... but really connecting."

The band's style has evolved greatly throughout its career, and its music which began as exclusively acoustic, quickly grew to encompass a mixture of a wide array of styles including pop, rock, folk and roots. They are most often billed as an "alt rock" band. 

Upside of Maybe has released a number of EP's and full length projects. They are currently in the studio working hard on a new recording and are excited to share some of the new material when they hit the road this summer. Be sure to catch them live when they come to a city near you!"

https://www.upsideofmaybe.com/home

The Ranch Local Spotlight is back! Our first Local Spotlight of 2021 shines on Listowel's own, Karli June! Jackie chats with Karli about her local roots, her music career, her brand new single, and more!

"Karli June introduced herself to the Canadian country music scene in 2016 when her singles, Black & White and Setting Me on Fire, were both distributed to radio. She’s kicked off 2020 with the release of her song, Say Too Much, and now has a brand new track titled Heart Drunk! 

Over the last five years, the Listowel, ON native has been putting in work playing shows with artists like Dierks Bentley, Jason Blaine, Brett Kissel and Terri Clark. But she was a performer even before that. Like many other artists, Karli started singing in the church choir and then moved on to local fairs and signing competitions. By the time she was a teenager, she was taking piano, taught herself how to play the guitar, and started writing songs.

She is the embodiment of truth that there is no such thing as an overnight success."

This weeks Ranch Local Spotlight shines on Southern Ontario’s, Tattoos 'N Whiskey!!

Jackie and Linda, lead singer, chat on air about the band, their first two singles, and more.

"TATTOOS 'N WHISKEY are a four piece Canadian Rock 'N Country group from Southern Ontario.  The band comprises of founding member Linda Dunlop at the helm of lead vocals. Accompanied with Roger Williamson on guitar. Partners in crime, animated rhythm section comprised of David G. Rose on bass/back up vocals and Lee Chomiak on drums. Tattoos 'N Whiskey released their debut single "ALL IN" early March 2020. All In became a #1 single on a Canadian Indie Country Chart over the summer. Later followed by their current release "ANGEL". With Covid 19 shutting down studios this year, Tattoos 'N Whiskey are eager to get back into the studio to finish recording their other original music."

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This weeks Ranch Local Spotlight shines on Brussels, Ontario’s own, Adam Cousins!!

Jackie and Adam chat on air about his music and what he's been up to through out the pandemic.

"Born and raised in Brussels, Ontario, Adam Cousins developed a love for music. Over the past year, Adam has been honing his skills in the music industry and bringing them to light in his debut EP “Dirt Road” to show his fans his life experiences while growing up in a small town.

Growing as an artist and putting his best foot forward he has sculpted his music in a way that can resonate with everyone in a blue-collar world. He works hard and plays hard too.

Adam’s career in music started to take off in 2018 when he moved to London, Ontario when he wrote a few songs and started a band of his own. In short time he headed to Emac Recording Studio and the “Dirt Road” EP was born. He will be releasing Dirt Road to radio all across Canada in the summer of 2019 as well as playing fairs and festivals around southern Ontario. 

Make your way to one of his shows and you won’t be disappointed with the energetic oldies and the rippin’ hot country."

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THIS WEEKS LOCAL SPOTLIGHT...

Shines on none other then Warner Music’s own, 

David Boyd Janes!

Jackie chats with David about his career, working with a major record label, his brand new single "Couldn't Hurt", and what's next for this rising country star.

"A Toronto, Ontario native, David Boyd Janes is being recognized as one of country music’s most promising new artists – and he owes everything he has accomplished so far to the decision he made two years ago of quitting his job to focus on music fulltime.  The valiant move paid off quickly; 2019 was a monstrous year for the budding country star.

“I truly feel like I’m stuck in the greatest dream I’ve ever had and I hope I never wake up,” says David. “I have no idea what’s around the corner but I’m really excited to greet it and embrace it all.”

He emerged out of 100 artists to win The Next Country Music Star contest put on by the Havelock Country Jamboree, and was named Artist of the Year at the Mississauga Music Awards. Another win at the Country Wild Music Festival in Cobourg, Ontario, earned David a trip to Nashville to record a song with Grammy-winner Jamie Tate. Before David even released the song – Ready For A Good Time – Montana’s restaurant chain chose it to be featured in their advertisements airing nationwide on both tv and radio. After winning the Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase, he not only got the opportunity to perform in front of 25,000 country fans on the final night of the festival, but with the win came a single release contract through Warner Music Canada.

The song - Couldn’t  Hurt - was written with country superstar James Barker, fellow CMAOntario Award nominee Aaron Alan and industry veteran Joe Ernewein. 

2020 has also seen David earn his first CMAOntario Award nomination in the Rising Star category, and while plans for a robust tour had to be put on hold, next year is shaping up to be his busiest yet."

Check him out online at: https://www.davidboydjanes.com/

Stream live: https://streamdb8web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/CHLP 

INTRODUCING  our FIRST EVER Local Spotlight Band, London Ontario’s own Backroads Social Club!

Jackie chats with the boys on air about who they are as a band, their new EP "Shorter Days", and a special virtual show they have coming up!

"With a blend of three voices and a variety of instrumental timbres, London, Ontario’s Backroads Social Club deliver a powerful yet intimate experience with their music. Heartfelt lyrics folded into smooth elevating melodies with an energetic backline gives BSC their unique sound: forward-thinking Americana with a touch of nostalgia for those timeless country classics."

Check them out online at: https://backroadssocialclub.com/

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