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Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta! Featuring the rising stars of Alberta Country Music and their songs!

In the spotlight this week, is Southern Alberta's, As High As We Go!

As High As We Go is one of Alberta's newest country music group. Formed in 2018 in Airdrie, AB,  they're back this summer bigger and stronger than ever. Influenced by Brooks and Dunn, Garth Brooks and even Kane Brown, they're a show you're not going to want to miss.

Their new song they can't wait for everyone to hear is called 'Be Still (My Beating Heart)!' It's available everywhere now!!! This song defines their modern meets traditional country sound! 

They have successfully released three singles, 'Little Town' (2020), 'Best Kept Secret' (2019) and 'Starlight' (2018). They are currently playing a ton of shows this summer and are writing a full album's worth of songs!

We talk about all that and SO MUCH MORE!

A big big thank you going out to As High As We Go for joining me this week on HomeMade in Alberta! You can find them on all social media and and streaming platforms now! 

Thanks for hanging out! You can find more episodes of HomeMade In Alberta, One to Watch Wednesday and educational Studio B Episodes on all streaming and social media platforms as well! You can find me, Sarah Scott on instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.

Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Featuring independent and emerging artists from across Canada and their songs!

In the Spotlight this week is, country artist Parker Graye from Vancouver B.C.!

"Country artist and songwriter Parker Graye is on a mission to make country music sad again.  Parker writes songs that are vulnerable, honest and heartbreaking. She has a way of romantically sharing her personal experiences and pulls listeners deeper in, warming their hearts while simultaneously sharing the pain like you’re gripping the blade of a knife.  Parker released her debut single “Do Over” in September 2020 followed by “Before You Leave” in January 2021. Having been named “The Next Big Thing” by Casey Clarke and featured on the Casey Clarke Country Countdown for both singles and featured on a number of Canadian and US radio stations, Parker has made a splash in the country music scene.  The Vancouver, BC based artist debuted at the BC Country Music Breakthrough Project in March of 2020 but was forced to go virtual.  Parker has since spent the year in up to 3 writing sessions a day with artists, producers and songwriters across Canada and the US.   Parker Graye is currently writing for her upcoming EP set for release in Fall 2021." (Her EPK bio)

We talk about all that and SO MUCH MORE! You're also going to hear her two song, "Do Over" and "Before You Leave."

Big big thanks going out to Parker for hanging out this week for OTTW! You can find her on ALL social media and streaming platforms to follow along her musical journey!

You can find more episodes of One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade in Alberta and educational Studio B episodes on all streaming services and for more details on Studio B Podcast, you can head on over to all social media platforms. Check me out on Instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.

Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta! Featuring the rising stars of Alberta country music and their songs!
In the spotlight this week is Calgary country western artist, J.C. Brae!

We talk about how he was totally born with a microphone in his hand! We talk about his love of legendary country music artists  - which has made him who he is today! One of his many passions, hockey. How he loves to share his wealth of knowledge of the music industry with emerging and independent artists and SO MUCH MORE!

You're also going to hear his latest, super fun song "Savin' For A Saturday Night." 

Big thanks going out to J.C. for hanging out with week on HMIA. He is on all social media platforms and streaming platforms and you can check him out on his website jcbrae.com, to follow along his musical journey. 

For all things Studio B, including more HomeMade in Alberta episodes, One to Watch Wednesday features and educational episodes, you can visit Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! You can visit me @sarahohighriver on Instagram.

Blue Jay Sessions is back! I have Dan Clapson (Eat North, Globe & Mail and Blue Jay Sessions) and Wyatt C. Louis (Calgary Folk Country Artist) as my guests for this very special bonus episode all about Blue Jay Sessions: Summer Nights! Welcome back to Dan and welcome welcome to Wyatt!!

It takes place July 7-10 and will feature 24 talented musicians performing in different sessions in captivating songwriters' circles. Singers will share their original music and the stories behind their songs. It’s been a long time since most musicians have performed live, so they've been asked to bring some high energy anthems with them too.

The current sessions will feature artists such as British Columbia’s Kristin Carter, Edmonton’s D’orjay The Singing Shaman, Calgary artists Matt Blais, duo As High As We Go, Justine Vandergrift and Jess Knights and Nehiyaw singer Wyatt C. Louis. There will be two sessions per night. 6pm and 9pm!

As always, they have some fun food created by talented Top Chef Canada alum Elycia Ross and drink options including  plenty of Russell Brewing Co. craft beer including their very own Blue Jay Sessions beer.

Blue Jay Sessions: Summer Nights will also serve as a fundraiser for Skipping Stone Foundation. Partial ticket sales will be donated to the charity as well as proceeds from sales of nightly posters and limited edition t-shirts.

This round of Blue Jay Sessions will take place in a cool (and covered) outdoor event space adjacent to Ill-Fated Kustoms in the Manchester Industrial area. This space boasts plenty of parking, is a short Uber ride from the heart of Calgary and a 15 minute walk from the Chinook LRT station.

The Blue Jay Sessions will also release a new single to all streaming services on July 7 to benefit Skipping Stone, a Calgary-based organization that supports trans and gender-diverse youth and their families. Twenty singers from across Canada, lent their voice to the single, a cover of Amanda Marshall’s Sitting on Top of the World.

Continuing to keep health and safety front-of-mind, we will be adhering to all live performance safety protocols put forward by Alberta Health Services.

You can find out more about Blue Jay Sessions on all social media platforms and you can find Wyatt C. Louis on all streaming platforms and all social media platforms and on his website as well!

Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Featuring independent and emerging artists from across Canada and their songs!

This week,  award winning alt-rock trio from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,  W3APONS!

That was such a great conversation with Tallus, Jordan and Myk! 

We talk about their loudness on and off the stage, their Saskatchewan Music Award, what it's like to have Randy from Trailer Park Boys sing back one of their songs, about their new EP "Adios Radio," and so much more!

You're also going to hear their two amazing songs, "Off The Top Of My Heart" and "Unecessary Evil." 

Big big thanks going out to W3APONS for hanging out on OTTW this week! You can learn more about them on their website and they're on all social media so you can follow along they're musical journey, and they're on all streaming services, so you can get their new EP NOW!

You can find more episodes of One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade in Alberta and educational Studio B episodes on all streaming services and for more details on Studio B Podcast, you can head on over to all social media platforms. Check me out on Instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.

Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta! Featuring the rising stars of Alberta country music and their songs!

In the spotlight this week is Bowden's, Myranda Christi!

"In 2017, I recorded a 3 song Cover CD in Red Deer, Alberta. My Mom had contacted Brandy Records Canada requesting that if they ever needed a female to do covers of their songs, that I was the girl to do it! My Mom sent the 3-song cover CD to the Record Label, who loved my CD. Brandy Records Canada then signed me to an MC1 Nashville/Brandy Records Canada distribution deal." (myrandachristi.com)

We talk about how she got her professional start during a pandemic, how she's competed in many competitions, how her daughter is her number one fan and so much more!

You're also going to hear her brand new song, "Pure." 

Massive thanks to Myranda for hanging out his week! Go check her out on all of the social media and streaming platforms now!

For all things Studio B, including more HomeMade in Alberta episodes, One to Watch Wednesday features and educational episodes, you can visit Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! You can visit me @sarahohighriver on Instagram.

Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Featuring independent and emerging artists from across Canada and their songs!

This week,  Americana Manitoba singer-songwriter Kris Ulrich is in the spotlight!

“Kris Ulrich writes and sings beautiful and honest Americana in an attempt to understand his own life and in the hope that his songs might help shed a little light on yours too. The stories are straight from the heart, no punches pulled, and because they’re frank and sincere, they feel familiar and relatable." (krisulrich.com)

We talk about how he got his start in music, how he is not only a solo artist, he is also a session musician for many Canadian acts and how that has shaped his solo career, how he used 2020 to create and we discuss his new EP coming out June 25th and so much more!!

You're also going to hear his two amazing songs, "Montana" and "Anything at All."

Big big thanks going out to Kris for hanging out on OTTW this week! You can learn more about him on his website and he's on all social media so you can follow along his musical journey, and he's streaming services, so you can get his new EP when it comes out!   

You can find more episodes of One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade in Alberta and educational Studio B episodes on all streaming services and for more details on Studio B Podcast, you can head on over to all social media platforms. Check me out on Instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.

Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta, featuring the rising stars of Alberta country music and their songs!

In the spotlight this week is the super talented Bob Donaldson from Edmonton!

Bob grew up in Rimbey, surrounded by music – influencing his song writing and
performing. Performances are interactive with a comedic flare. This unique approach to live shows has secured shows from private house parties to corporates, festivals to opening for The Legendary Dr. Hook as well as Gord Bamford. Influences from Johnny Horton to Metallica with a sound between Garth Brooks and John Cougar. (Alberta Music)

We talked about all of that and so much more including a great discussion about his fundraiser for Second Chance Animal Rescue!

You're also going to hear his amazing song, "Second Chances."

You can follow Bob on all social media platforms under Music of Bob or Bob Donaldson Music! 

A massive thank you to Bob for hanging out this week for HomeMade in Alberta!
 
For all things Studio B, including more HomeMade in Alberta episodes, One to Watch Wednesday features and educational episodes, you can visit Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! You can visit me @sarahohighriver on Instagram.
  

Welcome to One to Watch Wednesday! Featuring independent and emerging artists from across Canada and their songs!

I have a very special episode for you this week! A bit of a variety episode. As you know, DRC Music sponsors OTTW and over the last couple weeks, I've been hinting at them having live music again. Well, live music is back, baby! This episode is celebrating The Town of Stony Plains Summer Sessions with DRC Music!

It runs for most of the summer! Wednesdays, June 16- August 4, 2021.

This episode is celebrating the June 16th-July 7th line up. You're going to hear music and a few interviews from:
 
June 16: Martin Kerr (Special Guest Bob Donaldson)
June 23: Blake Reid (Special Guest Justin Sutton)
June 30: Scenic Route to Alaska (Special Guest Of Candor)
July 7: FKB (Special Guest Avery Simpson)

Here is some more info:
Summer Sessions are going live and in-person! With the easing of public health guidelines and restrictions, the concerts for this year’s event will be hosted at Heritage Park

The live in-person concerts are free but will be limited to 150 attendees. Registration for each show will open on the Monday of the same week at 12PM.   

Didn't get a ticket? Concerts will be live-streamed on the Town Facebook page and YouTube channel. Set up your blanket or lawn chair in your yard and enjoy this free music series featuring Canadian talent. 

Concerts will be rain or shine and gates open each night at 5:30PM.

Special Guest performances start at 6:30 p.m and headliners will go live at 7:00 p.m.

Here's the rest of the line up:
July 14: The Prairie States (Special Guest The Rural Routes)
July 21: Rooks (Special Guest Charley Arnold)
July 28: Jamie Warren (Special Guest Tracy Lynn)
Aug 4: Bobby Wills (Special Guest Brandon Lorenzo)

All the songs you hear in this episode are available on the artists digital streaming platforms.
All the artists, DRC Music and Town of Stony Plain all have all the social media platforms.
So check them out!

You can find more episodes of One to Watch Wednesday, HomeMade in Alberta and educational Studio B episodes on all streaming services and for more details on Studio B Podcast, you can head on over to all social media platforms. Check me out on Instagram at @sarahonairhighriver.

Welcome to HomeMade in Alberta featuring the rising stars of Alberta country music and their songs!

In this spotlight this week is Calgary's own super talented Robert Adam!

"Hailed for his angelic, inviting presence, Robert Adam is known for breaking barriers between generations.  Born and raised in the small town of Bonnyville, Alberta, Robert Adam now calls Calgary home. As a heavy duty mechanic by day and a heavy duty vocalist by night, one thing is guaranteed, Robert is the most gritty, pretty cowboy you’ve seen. Sporting western Canada’s iconic white Stetson and illuminated in rodeo crystal, Robert Adam crafts records with a reverent respect for traditional country music, while infusing an accessible, modern tone."  - robertadam.com

We talk about all of that in this episode and so much more! It was such a great conversation!

You're also going to hear his latest dreamy, beautiful new song, "Let's Do This Again."

Big big thanks going out to Robert for joining HomeMade in Alberta this week! Make sure you follow him on all social media platforms, go to his website to find out more about him and his music is available everywhere you buy, download or stream your songs!

For all things Studio B, including more HomeMade in Alberta episodes, One to Watch Wednesday features and educational episodes, you can visit Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! You can visit me @sarahohighriver on Instagram.