Leeroy Stagger released his 7th studio album “Radiant Land” on May 15th through Gold Lake Records/Universal Music Canada and he's been on the road with a string of Canadian tour dates in support of the album, since the beginning of May. Now that's some hardcore touring! Stagger recently signed a 2 record deal with Danny Goldberg's Gold Lake Records (The Cranberries, Tom Morello, The Hives) and "Radiant Land" is his first album to be released through Gold Lake. Fritz Media has secured some great press for Leeroy Stagger so far. Highlights include feature stories in: Prairie Dog Magazine, Ottawa Sun, Exclaim! and Halifax Chronicle-Herald. And album reviews in: The Province, Vue Weekly, Uptown Magazine and Exclaim!. To check out all of Leeroy Stagger's upcoming tour dates this summer, visit his website.
Cara Luft's New Album Darlingford Out June 19th!
It's been 5 years since award-winning singer/songwriter Cara Luft released her critically acclaimed album The Light Fantastic back in 2007. But she hasn't been sitting idle. After plenty of hard work and many years spent on the road touring North America and Europe, Cara Luft is back with her 3rd solo album Darlingford. The album will officially be released in Canada on June 19th but she celebrated a bit early with a hometown Album Launch Party in Winnipeg on Friday, April 13th. Here's some press highlights from that show: Feature Stories in Uptown Magazine, The Uniter and CBC Manitoba Scene. And an incredible live performance on CityTV Breakfast Television. Look for Cara Luft out on the road next week with string of tour dates in Western Canada, followed by a 7 week European release tour. Stay tuned for more details on the official Canadian release of Darlingford!
Buckman Coe Cross-Canada Tour
Vancouver singer/songwriter Buckman Coe has been touring across Canada for the past month in support of his latest album "By The Mountain's Feet." The album was released on March 20th through Tonic Records/Fontana North and Fritz Media has secured plenty of Canadian publicity for Buckman Coe so far. Check out these great feature stories in Exclaim!, The Ottawa Sun, Edmonton Journal, Montreal Gazette, Rocky Mountain Outlook, Oakville Today and The Nelson Star. And that's just naming a few! Buckman Coe's tour continues until April 22nd. For a full list of tour dates, check out BuckmanCoe.com.
WIL To Open Up For Jann Arden In Eastern Canada
Vancouver Island singer/songwriter WIL’s latest album “Heart Of Mine” continues to win the hearts of fans and critics alike, this time landing him the opening slot on the Eastern leg of Jann Arden’s Cross Canada Tour, beginning in Thunder Bay on March 2nd. The announcement of WIL’s extended tour with Jann Arden follows suit with his many recent accomplishments. In October 2011, WIL composed five original songs for Travel Alberta's breathtaking "Remember To Breathe" advertising campaign. Watch the Travel Alberta video campaign featuring WIL’s music here.
WIL was also commissioned by the internationally recognized, Calgary Stampede, to compose the song “Ride” for this year’s 100th Anniversary campaign. Hear the song & watch the Calgary Stampede’s video for “Ride” here. Join the momentum and discover why WIL’s fourth album “Heart Of Mine”, along with his powerhouse live performances, have garnered him amazing accolades. Be sure to see him as he tours with Jann Arden across Eastern Canada starting on March 2nd. For a full list of tour dates, visit: www.ibreakstrings.com
East Coast MC Classified Hand Picked By Hedley
East Coast Hip Hop Artist Classified has been hand-picked by Vancouver’s multiplatinum selling chart-toppers, Hedley as the opening act for their 30 date cross-Canada tour kicking off in Kelowna, BC on February 10th, 2012. Tickets for the high-energy tour are available now at livenation.com
Two years after Classified electrified fans with his major label debut, Self Explanatory, the MC released his 14th studio album Hand Shakes and Middle Fingers through Sony Music Canada on March 11, 2011. The album’s first single “That Ain’t Classy” was added at Canadian radio out of the box, and the album debuted at #7 on the Canadian Albums Chart, making it Classified’s highest charting album to date. Hand Shakes and Middle Fingers features the hit singles “That Ain’t Classy,” “The Day Doesn’t Die, "Passion" and the latest single "Unusual" ft. Joe Budden. Click here to view all of tour dates on the upcoming Classified/Hedley Tour.