{"id":1439,"date":"2020-01-29T11:32:50","date_gmt":"2020-01-29T19:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sakamotoagency.com\/?p=1439"},"modified":"2020-01-29T11:32:50","modified_gmt":"2020-01-29T19:32:50","slug":"january-newsletter-showcase-invites-awards-new-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sakamotoagency.com\/january-newsletter-showcase-invites-awards-new-music\/","title":{"rendered":"January Newsletter: Showcase Invites, Awards & New Music"},"content":{"rendered":"

2020 has started off on the right foot for Sakamoto Agency, with our agent\u00a0Carla Hackman<\/strong>\u00a0taking home the\u00a0Talent Buyer of the Year Award<\/strong>\u00a0at the\u00a0Alberta Country Music Awards<\/strong>, in Red Deer, AB this past weekend. Carla\u2019s honour comes only a few months after agent and VP Paul Biro won the same award at the national level, at the Canadian Country Music Awards.<\/p>\n

Now that we can legitimately describe our company as\u00a0\u201caward-winning\u201d<\/em>, how can we help you and your business in 2020? Get in touch with us for your programming needs, and check out our diverse and\u00a0also-award-winning<\/em>\u00a0roster of artists!<\/p>\n

ARTIST UPDATES:\u00a0<\/strong>
\n~ After a mammoth year in 2019,\u00a0Aaron Goodvin<\/strong>\u00a0started off 2020 with a\u00a0JUNO nomination for Country Album of the Year<\/strong>, for his 2019 release \u2018V\u2019. His latest radio single\u00a0\u201cGood Ol\u2019 Bad Days\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 was the #1 Country song and #1 Canadian song added at Canadian radio upon release this month. In addition, Aaron\u2019s first USA tour has just been announced, and\u00a0\u201cLonely Drum 2.0\u201d<\/em>\u00a0is hitting the airwaves across the United States, reviving the Platinum Canadian single in a new market with a new sound. For more info visit\u00a0www.aarongoodvin.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

~\u00a0Kalsey Kulyk<\/strong>\u00a0premiered the video for new single\u00a0\u201cRoll With It\u201d<\/em>, on\u00a0Billboard<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0last week, chronicling those who stay in bad relationships since it\u2019s all they know. Writing about a topic doesn\u2019t mean living it though, as the country crooner also married her country-crooning sweetheart Eric Etheridge, this past fall. Her previous\u00a0music video<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0\u201cDamn You Love\u201d<\/em>,\u00a0also spent the last 3 months in rotation on CMT, reaching #8 on the CMT 12 Pack.<\/p>\n

~\u00a0The Washboard Union\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0latest single\u00a0\u201cCountry Thunder\u201d<\/em>\u00a0is steadily climbing the Canadian charts, reaching #22 last week, and will see the band play the Canadian editions of the\u00a0Country Thunder Festivals<\/strong>, in Alberta and Saskatchewan this coming summer, as well as many other shows to be announced at\u00a0www.thewashboardunion.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

~ Singing Impressionist\u00a0Andr\u00e9-Philippe Gagnon<\/strong>\u00a0is kicking off 2020 with a few shows in Ontario, a brand new website, and a new\u00a0promo video<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0that truly showcases the range of his talent. One of the most entertaining acts on the market today, check out\u00a0www.andrephilippegagnon.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

SHOWCASE INVITES:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nIf you’re near Toronto or Nashville, come on out to a show!<\/p>\n

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~ Musical virtuoso brothers\u00a0The Abrams<\/strong>\u00a0will perform at an industry showcase in\u00a0Nashville on March 23rd at the Analog Room in the Hutton Hotel<\/strong>. If you are interested in attending this showcase, please contact\u00a0joelle@sakamotoagency.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or reply to this message.<\/p>\n

The Abrams have toured throughout North America since they were children playing bluegrass in the family band, and their latest effort fits them perfectly in today\u2019s popular country music, with such singles as\u00a0\u201cGood Old Days\u201d<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0\u201cSounds Good to Me\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n

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~\u00a0Kendra Kay<\/strong>\u00a0performs a feature showcase in\u00a0Toronto, Canada on February 3rd, at the Horseshow Tavern<\/strong>\u00a0(370 Queen Street W. If you are interested in attending this showcase, please email\u00a0joelle@sakamotoagency.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0reply to this message.<\/p>\n

Kendra Kay is the 2019 Manitoba Country Music Awards Fan\u2019s Choice award winner AND Female Artist of the Year. She\u2019s a powerhouse vocalist who captures the spirit of country in a modern landscape.<\/p>\n

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PROGRAMMING:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSakamoto Agency is pleased to assist with programming of the various live stages at this year\u2019s\u00a0Ponoka Stampede<\/strong>, in Ponoka, Alberta. Just announced, the line-up for main stage includes\u00a0Aaron Goodvin, Eli Young Band, Roots and Boots (Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin, and Collin Raye)<\/strong>, The Abrams and Kendra Kay trading sets at the Downtown Dance & Beer Gardens, plus intimate performances from Garrett Gregory, Kalsey Kulyk, and Donny Lee at the Stagecoach Saloon.<\/p>\n

Our entire roster of original artists and specialty shows is booking into 2020 and 2021 presently! Get in touch with us for more on\u00a0Bobby Wills, Chris Buck Band, Nice Horse, Jason Benoit<\/strong>, and so many more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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