TRISTAN HORNCASTLE TAKES HOME THREE PRIX MUSIC/MUSIQUE NB AWARDS!
TRISTAN HORNCASTLE TAKES HOME THREE PRIX MUSIC/MUSIQUE NB AWARDS!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
(Moncton, New Brunswick – October 16th, 2015)
The gala kicked off Festival (506), a four-day event that showcases some of the best of the New Brunswick music industry. The festival aims to present a diverse, comprehensive and all around awesome experience for delegates and fans alike!“Wow, what a night here in Moncton, NB for the Prix Music NB Awards!
Music/Musique NB (MNB) is the provincial music industry association that elevates NB’s music community through development, promotion and celebration. Music/Musique NB (MNB) is a provincial music industry association that provides a support network for musicians, managers, and businesses that are involved in the creation of music within the province of New Brunswick. MNB is a non-profit association with ties on regional, provincial, and national levels with government agencies and departments who enable us to lobby and promote our industry and our artists whenever possible. MNB’s primary responsibility is to represent the interests of its members and foster the New Brunswick music industry.
Kathryn Hummel
Royalty Records
kathryn.hummel@royaltyrecords.ca
(416) 712-9375
AMY METCALFE’S DEBUT ALBUM – NOW AVAILABLE!
SONY MUSIC CANADA PRESENT…
A multi-faceted talent grown in a small town in Manitoba, and cured on an acreage in Alberta, Amy Metcalfe is the newest face to Country Music.
With her unique vocals and writing Amy has caught the attention of some of the biggest writers in country music today. She has written over 250 songs herself and co-written with talents such as Byron Hill, Grammy award winners and Nominees Cindy Morgan and Wayne Kirkpatrick (Little Big Town, Faith Hill, Martina Mcbride, Trisha Yearwood…),Duane Steele and Phil Madeira (Garth Brooks, Civil Wars, Toby Keith…) to name a few.
Amy’s debut EP “InsideOut” comes out today on iTunes and hits store shelves Tuesday April 28th, 2015, with 6 of the 7 tracks self penned. Amy hopes the compilation gives listeners a good sense of the many sides of her.
“This EP, if you listen to the lyrics, is about self discovery whether that be through someone who hurt you, someone you’ve lost, or the person you’ve shaded yourself to be. As a new artist I’m trying to figure out my place in the mix and this album is a good representation of the last few years of my life. There are a lot of question marks in the lyrics. I’ve been blessed to write with so many amazing writers but I felt like the stuff we wrote was better suited for my second album, allowing room for growth and to show another side of me… as there seems to be a few of those!” – Amy Metcalfe
With a love to perform and be on stage rooted in a 13 year dance career Amy aspires to impact Canadian Country Music in a big way by embracing radio and performances across Canada. Her hopes are that with every performance and listen you experience, you leave with a sense of who she is and can relate to the life in her lyrics.
UPCOMING SHOWS
May 9th – Tracks – Olds, AB
JAY SPARROW – RADIO [Official Music Video]
The Orchard – Gone Missin’
2014 ACMA NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED…
FOR YOUR CONSIDEATION: ACMA AWARDS 1ST ROUND NOMINEES
NEW MUSIC FROM HEY ROMEO!
Produced by: Hey Romeo & Brad Crisler
Hey Romeo releases their new album I Got This on September 9th, which includes the first single “Won’t Be Over You”. Hey Romeo have delivered a record that, as lead vocalist Stacie Roper sings on the title track, will literally “turn your day around.”
Featuring good time, party tunes like “Hello Patio,” and introspective offerings such as “Won’t Be Over You,” I Got This is as refreshing as a cold drink on a blazing hot day. When it comes to spreading sunshine, Stacie Roper, keyboardist Rob Shapiro and guitarist Darren Gusnowsky put it themselves, I Got This.
TRACK LISTING
1. Hello Patio
2. Two Hearts and a Radio
3. Do it in the Sun
4. Won’t Be Over You
5. No Sleep
6. I Got This
DEBUT SINGLE FROM AMY METCALFE
(Cancon)
PRODUCED by
Russell Broom
Amy spends her time immersed in songwriting and working on the farm. She’s a horse trainer and partakes in regular equestrian competitions all across Alberta.
She plays guitar, banjo, ukulele and piano and has written over 200 songs!
Amy has worked with some of Canada and Nashville’s top writers including, Grammy Winner Wayne Kirkpatrick, Cindy Morgan, Phil Madiera, Jeremy Bose, Byron Hill, Duane Steele and Rylee Madison.
“My Heart Beats (123)” is written by Amy. Her two influences are Jewel and Taylor Swift and she decided to use all her own self-penned songs (no co-writes) on her upcoming album. She wanted to tell these stories directly from herself.
AMY METCALFE SIGNED TO ROYALTY RECORDS!
Thursday July 3rd, 2014
Edmonton, AB
Amy Metcalfe recently joined Royalty Records, where she will be a part of a growing roster filled with exceptional talent and be amongst the fresh new music to be released by the label later this year.
Amy hails from Red Deer, Alberta where she spends her time immersed in songwriting and working on her farm. While her music reflects crossover potential, country flows deep, with experience as a horse trainer, daily chores on the acreage and partaking in regular equestrian competitions all across Alberta.
Amy plays guitar, banjo, ukulele and piano and has written over 200 songs. She has worked with some of Canada and Nashville’s top writers including, Grammy Winner Wayne Kirkpatrick, Cindy Morgan, Phil Madiera, Jeremy Bose, Byron Hill, Duane Steele and Rylee Madison.
“I was first introduced to Amy Metcalfe by Stacie Roper (Hey Romeo) at last year’s CCMA’s. From our first meeting, to the subsequent chats we had last fall, I instantly recognized Amy’s passion to her craft as a songwriter, performer and vocalist. As I heard her story of the last couple years and the opportunities she had been presented and turned down, I was drawn to her respect of and dedication to her creative process and integrity of what it means to her. I am honoured to have Amy join our Royalty family and excited for what the future holds for this talented young singer/songwriter. – Rob Smith
Rob and I had been talking since last CCMA’s. I went to Nashville for a couple months in the fall, and when I returned we set up a few more meetings. In this industry I’ve had a few offers and/or scenarios that had a lot of great potential, however I’ve always guarded my creativity and didn’t feel I would have enough creative control. To me, the most admirable artists and singers are the ones that represent something real, and with Royalty I felt that is exactly what I could be. I’m so excited to start this next step in my career and have Royalty alongside me. – Amy Metcalfe
Signed both to a label and publishing deal, this bright multifaceted talent has what it takes to raise the bar in Canadian country music and help steer Royalty into a new direction, alongside other new signings. Keep an eye out for new music coming from Amy Metcalfe this fall!
TRISTAN HORNCASTLE RELEASES NEW SINGLE
New follow up to the HIT single”A Little Bit of Alright”
From the new ALBUM
‘A Little Bit of Alright’
Release date: TUE, MAY 27
Message from Tristan:
“Well it’s finally time for single #2. Soooo excited about this song. It’s a summer song that I am very excited to have had the chance to record. Takes me back to being younger, and that warm summery night feeling. I think it’s a great follow up to my 1st single, “A Little Bit Of Alright”. It’s just me, and I think a lot of people, young or old, can relate to the whole song. It’s that first time kinda feeling, sometimes you never forget.”
Upcoming SHOWS (more to come):
05/30/14 Fredericton, NB – Fredericton Rib Fest
06/27/14 Oromocto, NB – Pioneer Days – Headliner
06/28/14 Minto, NB – Minto Coal Mining Festival – Headliner
07/01/14 Cavendish, PEI – Cavendish Beach Music Festival
08/01/14 Durham Bridge, NB – Nashwaak Music Fest
08/02/14 Grand Lake, NS – Play on the Lake
08/10/14 Port Hawksbury, NS – Headliner
08/15/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/16/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/17/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/18/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/19/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/20/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/21/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
09/04 – 07/14 Edmonton, ON – Country Music Week
10/16 – 19/14 Fredericton, NB – MNB Festival