Friday June 29th, 2018

This Canadian duo can say “making beautiful music together “ is their motto.  Jacob and Fanny https://www.jacobandfanny.com/   who are also a couple, were in Toronto promoting their new single Miss You https://soundcloud.com/jacobandfanny/miss-you-1/s-cyneY  .  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com Chats with the Montreal Pop duo about how moving to LA brought them together, how taking time apart help them write their new single Miss You and what to expect from their upcoming EP.   

Friday June 29th, 2018

One of Canada’s premier Hip Hop artist Classified www.classifiedofficial.com/  was in Toronto promoting his new EP  “Tomorrow Could Be…” released today (Friday June 29th, 2018) .  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media rudyblaurmedia.com  Chats with the Juno awards winner about how he’s helping other artists realize their dreams on becomes stars in the music business, enjoying family life as a dad and of course new music including the single  Powerless https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W69e9jDRq0  & She Ain’t Gotta Do Much  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1RZFDSbDQo  .

Friday June 29th, 2018

(This Interview is also on SoundCloud  https://soundcloud.com/rudy-blair/chat-w-alexander-junior-of  )

This DJ ensemble brings the best as mixmasters of the beat while celebrating the Filipino culture with their audience.  Datu  https://www.datumusic.com/   is performing tonight(Friday June 29th, 2018) in the  heart of Toronto for Chevrolet presents Indie Fridays Concert Showcase at Yonge/Dundas Square  https://www.ydsquare.ca/indie-fridays.html   along with DJ SHUB  https://www.djshub.ca/  .   Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  (and also host/mc of IFYDS) Chats with  Datu Dj member Alexander Junior (along with  Romeo Candido ) about their origins, what fans can expect during their performance at IFYDS and new music including their latest album “High Blood” including the single Bones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kakIkNjpoAo  .  

Friday June 29th, 2018

(This Interview is also on SoundCloud  https://soundcloud.com/rudy-blair/chat-w-hey-dw-on-performing-at )

What’s the one word to describe this Canadian artist who not only is one of the best DJ’s in the nation but, as she’s spinning the beats, she’s also playing the drums while wearing a cheerleader outfit??  “Phenomenal!!  HEY! DW  www.heydw.com/  is performing tonight(Friday June 29th, 2018) in the music heart of Toronto for Chevrolet presents Indie Fridays Concert Showcase at Yonge/Dundas Square  https://www.ydsquare.ca/indie-fridays.html  .   Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com (and also host/mc of IFYDS) Chats with the budding star about how she came up with her original stage show and new music including her latest,   “The Rhythm”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3JpMZVVV6Y  . 

(hey! dw – The Rhythm (Official Music Video)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3JpMZVVV6Y  )

Thursday June 28h, 2018

(This Interview is also on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/rudy-blair/chat-w-jesse-mitchell-on-1  )

(Rudy Blair of Rudy Blair Entertainment Media returns as Host /MC for Chevrolet presents Indie Fridays Concert Showcase at Yonge/Dundas Square )

It’s going to be a hot rocking summer in the heart of downtown Toronto as one of the largest and most diverse concert series, showcasing some of the cities best Indie artist begins tomorrow (Friday June 29th, 2018) (every Friday at 8pm-11pm from June 29th to August 31st 2018 ) at Yonge/Dundas Square. Rudy Blair Entertainment Media rudyblairmedia.com  Chats with “Jesse Mitchell”, https://twitter.com/mitchellmgmt?lang=en   Program Director of   https://canadasmusicincubator.com/    about the Chevrolet presents Indie Fridays Concert Showcase at Yonge/Dundas Square  https://www.ydsquare.ca/indie-fridays.html .     

(Indie Fridays at Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_Tr6VPOla0  )  

Wednesday June 27th, 2018

The 2018 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards  https://cmaontario.ca/     took place Sunday June 3rd at London’s Centennial Hall   https://centennialhall.london.ca/   .  Some of the nights winners included Meghan Patrick – FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR,  FANS’ CHOICE  & MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR – Country Music Made Me Do It ,  James Barker Band – ALBUM OF THE YEAR Game On ,  Jason Blaine – MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR, Tim Hicks  received the first annual Nielsen Compass Award, Andrew Hyatt –  RISING STAR , The Lovelocks –  ROOTS ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR  Cold Creek County –  GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR, and Canadian Country music legend Michelle Wright   received the  2018 Impact Award .   Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com   was backstage to Chat with Brian Vain &  Matt Davey of the  Canadian Country Duo  Kansas Stone  www.kansasstone.ca/   about attending the CMOA’s, how they formed Kansas Stone and their last single “Blaze of Nothing”.   

Wednesday June 27th, 2018

 The 2018 Socan Awards  www.socan.ca/   took place Monday June 18th, 2018 at Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel  www.sheratontoronto.com/    .  Socan is a performing rights society that licenses the public performance and communication of the world’s repertoire of copyright-protected musical works in Canada and then distributes royalties to its members and affiliated international societies.  The Socan awards honoured songwriters, composers and music publishers who create and promote some of the most successful song ever released.  Some of those honoured included Burton Cummings, Sarah McLachlan, Shawn Mendes, Alessia Cara, Daniel Caesar, Frank Dukes and Our Lady Peace.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com    was on the neon carpet to Chat with Juno award winner Sarah McLachlan   www.sarahmclachlan.com/  GLOBAL INSPIRATION AWARD , Virginia to Vegas  https://www.facebook.com/virginiatovegasofficial/    Alyssa Reid  alyssareid.com/  Jamie Appleby  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-appleby-21a39a78   INTERNATIONAL SONG AWARD  “Selfish”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PycBHEWvCf8   “Lights Out” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWv9WRlY8WM   and Glorious Sons  www.theglorioussons.com/ ROCK MUSIC AWARDS  Kill the Lights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0-3wH9vn-U   .

Wednesday June 27th, 2018

The 9th annual celebrity fundraiser  Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament  joecarterclassic.com/   too place Thursday June 21st, 2018.  The event  pairs avid golfers with top name celebrities from the worlds of sport and entertainment. Proceeds from the event go towards supporting the education and development of Canadian youth through the Joe Carter Scholarship Fund and the Joe Carter Family Support Fund.  Since 2010, the Joe Carter Classic has raised and pledged $2,500,000 to benefit Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada and other children’s causes. Some of the celebrities taking part this year included Wyclef Jean , Grant Fuhr,  Kelly Sheehan,  Roger Clemens , Dan Marino & Cito Gaston.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  was on the red carpet a the after party at Toronto’s Ritz-Carlton Hotel  www.ritzcarlton.com/Toronto‎   to Chat with some of the fighters who attended the event  three-time world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis  https://twitter.com/LennoxLewis  ,  Mitch Krystantos  https://www.facebook.com/mitch.krystantos ( Las Vegas Connexx) who fought in the boxing fundraiser Fight To End Cancer https://www.fightcancer.org.au/  , future fight To End Cancer boxer  Kevin Kliman of  National Jewel Creations nationaljewelcreations.com/  and UFC Canadian MMA fighter Elias Theodorou  www.ufc.com/fighter/elias-theodorou  .    

Tuesday June 26th, 2018

(This Interview is also on SoundCloud  https://soundcloud.com/rudy-blair/chat-w-cameron-kennedy-on )

(Rudy Blair of Rudy Blair Entertainment Media is returning to once again host City Hall Live)

A lunchtime music series showcasing some of the best Indie artists in the GTA returns to Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square & Union Station.   Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com   Chats with “Cameron Kennedy” cameron.kennedy@toronto.ca  Supervisor Special Events for the City Of Toronto about “City Hall Live”(12:30 to 1:30 p.m., July 19 to August 30. 2018)   https://bit.ly/2lBcVd8     http://www.toronto.ca/music   about how this series is helping to promote new artists & their music and also helping Toronto become the next “Music City”.     

Tuesday June 26th, 2018

Multi Canadian Country Music Association award winner “Tim Hicks”  timhicksmusic.com/  has just released his fourth studio album in the last 5 years.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  Chats with Hicks about his new LP NEW TATTOO  including the hit single Loud  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBXyXu_tjwo  and also  his recent 2018 CMAOntario Compass Award win, how is music has to do with the NHL & CFL and if he is planning a nation tour.