Chris Buck Band’s New Video & Single PREMIERS on Sirius XM Country
The brand new single from Chris Buck Band will premiere online at SiriusXM.ca! Be among the first to hear #SpinOnIt complete with lyric video
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CHRIS BUCK BAND RELEASE NEW SINGLE “SPIN ON IT”
Back with another get-stuck-on-repeat single to ring in the spring season, Chris Buck Band reminds us to take the time to enjoy life and loved ones with “Spin On It”. An undeniable catchy single, “Spin On It” is equal parts backroad anthem and love song, fused with Chris Buck’s signature All-In style, hitting country radio airwaves March 20th & online March 30th, 2018.
“Spin On It” comes as the first single from a new Chris Buck Band album due in fall 2018, and in advance of a busy touring season for the band, playing shows and festivals from the Maritimes to the west coast throughout the spring and summer, including Rockin River Music Fest in Merritt, BC, Boots & Hearts Festival in Ontario, and Frontier Days in Saskatchewan, amoung many more. For more show dates and ticket links to events, visit http://chrisbuckband.com/.
In 2017 Chris Buck burst onto the Canadian Country scene with his self-titled debut album, and the Top 20 hit “That’s When You Know”. The quintessential love song blew up the digital media and music worlds, with more than 2.3 million streams on Spotify and over 80 playlist adds to date, a CCMA nomination for Video of the Year, 6 months of “Top 10 Most Wanted” on SiriusXM, and capped off the year with winning Album of the Year at the British Columbia Country Music Awards, among many other accolades.
From auspicious beginnings as a local bar band to becoming a top charting country artist, Chris Buck’s style has always been upbeat and positive. Not one to waste a moment of the life granted to him, Chris’ dedication and appreciative nature shine boldly through his music, showing strength and positivity in the face of adversity. Though he played music from a young age, he was inspired to go “all in” and pursue a serious career in music after the death of a young musician friend whom he had mentored. For years the band rode the asphalt playing every show they could, honing their skills and growing a grassroots following. Today, Chris Buck Band is one of the fastest rising country music artists in Canada, and has built a following of thousands of fans.
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ROYALTY RECORDS SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF TOMMY BANKS
A member of Canada’s Senate for 11 years, Banks, 81, died Thursday January 25th, 2018 in the palliative unit of the Grey Nuns Hospital. In a statement, his family said a public service of celebration will be held at a later date.A precocious musician as a child, Banks began his professional career at 14 in the band of jazz saxophonist Don Thompson. By the age of 18, he was music director of the Orion Musical Theatre in Edmonton, and co-ordinator of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. At age 32, Banks was host, pianist, conductor and arranger for the Gemini Award-winning Tommy Banks Show, which ran until 1974, and again from 1980 to 1983.
In a 2016 interview with Postmedia, Banks credited his parents (his mother was Edmonton television personality Laura Lindsay) with trusting him enough to let him begin his touring career at a tender age. He remained grateful for the opportunity to entertain audiences locally and around the world for more than 65 years.
Royalty Records president Rob Smith Says, “Tommy was always open to helping me with his vast experience and knowledge and taught me a lot…rest in peace.”Royalty Records is proud to have worked with Tommy and representing the following albums worldwide on his behalf starting in the mid 90’s:
| AT THE MONTREUX FESTIVAL | |
| BIG BAND FOR DANCERS ONLY | |
| IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD | |
| THE HOLIDAY SEASON | |
| OLD FRIENDS | |
| TOMMY BANKS’ CHRISTMAS | |
| YES INDEED |
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THE ORCHARD PICKS UP A 2017 ACMA NOMINATION FOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Announced – December 7th, 2017 (Edmonton, AB) – The Association of Country Music in Alberta (ACMA)™ is pleased to present the Top 5 nominees in each awards category for the upcoming 2017 Alberta Country Music Awards™. Amongst those 2017 Nominees, included The Orchard, for Album of the Year, for their release of The Great Unknown, produced by grammy award winning Producer Jim Scott and recorded at Calgary’s own OCL Studios.
Kasha Anne and Mitch Smith, the singer/songwriter duo better known as The Orchard, couldn’t have picked a better title for their brand new album than The Great Unknown. After making an indelible impression on Canada’s country music scene with their first two records, the Alberta natives instinctively knew heading into their third release that change was imminent.
Led by the anthemic first single “Sometimes I Wonder”, The Great Unknown is a cosmic blend of rock, country and pop. It’s a vision the pair had from the beginning of completely ignoring genre definitions and just doing what came naturally. Still, they needed a trusted hand to guide them in the studio, and there was no one better to ask than producer Jim Scott (Tedeschi Trucks Band, Marcus King Band).
All other winners will be announced Sunday January 28, 2018 during the 2017 Alberta Country Music Awards™.
R. Harlan Smith – New Book – Hitch Your Wagon to a Star
The Orchard – YOUR STORY (Acoustic – Live Off The Floor)
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CHRIS BUCK BAND TAKE HOME ALBUM OF THE YEAR AT THE 2017 BC COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
ANNOUNCED – Sunday October 22nd, 2017 – Coquitlam, BC
CHRIS BUCK BAND TAKE HOME ALBUM OF THE YEAR AT THE 2017 BC COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
Chris Buck Band was nominated in 7 categories and took home Album of the Year.
Released early Spring 2017 and signed in 2016 with Royalty Records / Sony Music Canada, Chris Buck Band’s debut album, boasts over 2.2 million streams on Spotify, featuring 4x top 40 country radio hits including, “Leave Your Light On“, the club country dance sensation “Giddy Up“, “Sun Sets Down” and their billboard top 20 radio smash “That’s When You Know ft Kira Isabella”.
So honoured and grateful to have even been recognized! I co-wrote on every song on this album, this means even more because of that. Won’t forget this one – Chris Buck
Alongside this incredible accolade, band member Phil Puxley won Special Instrument of the Year for Banjo and Jeff Johnson of Baileyway Entertainment took home Producer of the Year.
It’s an honour to get to share in the creative processes and recorded journeys of the artists and bands I produce. They include me in their musical vision and I will always value that bond of trust and do my best for everyone I work with. More than winning an award like a CCMA or BCCMA is the friendships and the community that growth that comes from collectively celebrating this amazing music business. – Jeff Johnson
The award show was hosted on Sunday October 22nd, 2017 at the Molson Canadian Theatre (formally Red Robinson Theatre) – Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam, BC, where winners were revealed.
For a full list of all winners, follow this link: http://bccountry.com
The Orchard – Your Story (AUDIO ONLY)
THE ORCHARD RELEASES LATEST SINGLE – YOUR STORY
Your Story is a song that has been with us essentially right from the beginning.
It was one of the first songs that we ever wrote and only finally did a full band recording on this current album. We grew into more reasons to love this song as we’ve continued to develop our sound and music. I think the reason this song has such a resonating quality is because it’s so real and relatable. There are always hard times…sometimes someone else gets to be the light that helps you find your way through those dark times, and sometimes you get to be that person. This song really speaks to the power of listening and caring for others and how it influences your own life. – Kasha Anne
Probably my favourite ballad we’ve ever written. Not every song is autobiographical, but this one certainly is. We hope this song strikes a chord in your heart, the way it does for us every time we perform it. – Mitch Smith
Chris Buck Band Nominated for 7 BCCMA Awards
ANNOUNCED: Friday September 22nd, 2017 – Vancouver, BC
The 41st Annual BC Awards nominees, includes Chris Buck Band who ties with fellow Sakamoto Agency mates, The Washboard Union for the most nominations this year with 7 each, in artist award categories.
Chris Buck Band have been nominated for Album of the Year, Group or Duo of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Fans’ Choice, Single of the Year – That’s When You Know, Socan Songwriter of the Year– That’s When You Know (Jeff Johnson, Chris Buck) and Video of the Year – That’s When You Know.
Band members Taylor Allum (Drums), Phil Puxley (Banjo) & Ryan Stead (Guitar), Producer – Jeff Johnson and Video Director – David MacDonald are also amongst those nominated this year.
The award show & winners will be revealed on Sunday October 22nd, 2017 at the Molson Canadian Theatre (formally Red Robinson Theatre) – Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam, BC.
