tour dates - RGK Entertainment Group
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tour dates - RGK Entertainment Group
3 STARS. 26 CITIES. 15,000 FANS. MULTIPLE SOLD OUT SHOWS. 1,248 BOTTLES OF WATER. 624 SANDWICHES. 78 XL PIZZAS. 1 INCREDIBLE TOUR. Country music fans across Canada agree the first ever CMT Hitlist Tour featuring Dean Brody, Aaron Lines and Deric Ruttan was a hit! Selling out multiple venues across the country on the 26- date tour, audiences were treated to an interactive show which featured the trio performing classic cover songs, an acoustic guitar pull and individual sets of their greatest hits. Garnering great acclaim and attention from media around the nation, the CMT Hitlist Tour public relations campaign has gained a reach of over 30 million within just one month. TOUR DATES SEP. 22 KELOWNA, BC KELOWNA COMMUNITY THEATRE OCT. 07 VIRDEN, MB VIRDEN REGIONAL REC. FACILITY SEP. 23 VANCOUVER, BC COMMODORE BALLROOM OCT. 08 DAUPHIN, MB ROTARY ARENA SEP. 24 KAMLOOPS, BC KAMLOOPS CONVENTION CENTRE OCT. 11 BRANTFORD, ON SANDERSON CENTRE SEP. 26 CRANBROOK, BC KEY CITY THEATRE OCT. 12 OTTAWA, ON CENTREPOINTE THEATRE SEP. 27 MEDICINE HAT, AB ESPLANADE ARTS & HERITAGE CENTRE OCT. 13 LONDON, ON COWBOY’S RANCH SEP. 28 CLARESHOLM, AB CLARESHOLM COMMUNITY CENTRE OCT. 14 GUELPH, ON RIVER RUN CENTRE SEP. 29 CALGARY, AB CENTURY CASINO OCT. 15 BELLEVILLE, ON EMPIRE THEATRE SEP. 30 COLD LAKE, AB COLD LAKE ENERGY CENTRE OCT. 16 PARRY SOUND, ON CHARLES STOCKEY CENTRE OCT. 01 FORT MCMURRAY, AB NEXEN FIELD HOUSE OCT. 18 FREDERICTON, NB THE PLAYHOUSE OCT. 02 SHERWOOD PARK, AB FESTIVAL PLACE OCT. 19 MONCTON, NB CASINO NEW BRUNSWICK OCT. 04 WHITECAP, SK DAKOTA DUNES CASINO OCT. 20 SAINT JOHN, NB IMPERIAL THEATRE OCT. 05 REGINA, SK CASINO REGINA THEATRE OCT. 21 GLACE BAY, NS SAVOY THEATRE OCT. 06 WINNIPEG, MB MCPHILLIPS STREET STATION CASINO OCT. 22 HALIFAX, NS CASINO NOVA SCOTIA DEAN BRODY COVER SONGS YOU PICKED. THEY PLAYED. “Across Canada in 5 weeks on a bus with Aaron and Deric and 8 other guys will be something I'll remember for a long time, it was like a college dorm on wheels! Thank you to all our fans who came out to see us on the CMT Hitlist Tour, it was fun sharing it with you all.” - Dean Brody FISHING IN THE DARK NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND SUMMER OF ‘69 BRYAN ADAMS COPPERHEAD ROAD STEVE EARLE I’M OVER YOU KEITH WHITLEY KELOWNA, KAMLOOPS, MEDICINE HAT, CALGARY, COLD LAKE, FORT MCMURRAY, WHITECAP, WINNIPEG, VIRDEN, GUELPH, BELLEVILLE, SAINT JOHN VANCOUVER, CRANBROOK, CLARESHOLM, SHERWOOD PARK, REGINA, DAUPHIN, BRANTFORD, OTTAWA, LONDON, FREDERICTON, GLACE BAY PARRY SOUND MONCTON, HALIFAX DERIC RUTTAN COVER SONGS "On the CMT Hitlist Tour, I was reminded of what a beautiful country Canada is - and there's nothing like seeing it from a tour bus window. I feel like I gained a couple of brothers in Dean and Aaron. To the fans who bought a ticket to the show and left with a CD, a shirt, or a photo - thank YOU for allowing us to do what we love for a living. I had a great time - see you down the road!" - Deric Ruttan WHAT WAS I THINKING DIERKS BENTLEY COPPERHEAD ROAD STEVE EARLE MAMA TRIED MERLE HAGGARD LOOKING OUT MY BACK DOOR CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL RING OF FIRE JOHNNY CASH KELOWNA, CLARESHOLM, CALGARY, REGINA, WINNIPEG, LONDON, PARRY SOUND VANCOUVER, CRANBROOK, MEDICINE HAT, FORT MCMURRAY, SHERWOOD PARK, WHITECAP, VIRDEN, BRANTFORD, OTTAWA, GUELPH, BELLEVILLE, FREDERICTON , MONCTON , SAINT JOHN, HALIFAX KAMLOOPS, COLD LAKE DAUPHIN GLACE BAY AARON LINES COVER SONGS “It was so much fun hanging out with Dean, Deric, the band and crew as we travelled from coast to coast...the fans were unbelievable and made the tour really worthwhile. I barely knew the guys before the tour and now they feel like brothers to me... It was tough to say goodbye after 5 weeks. - Aaron Lines FOREVER AND EVER AMEN RANDY TRAVIS JESSIE’S GIRL RICK SPRINGFIELD DIXIELAND DELIGHT ALABAMA TAKE IT EASY THE EAGLES GLORY DAYS BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN KELOWNA, BRANTFORD, OTTAWA, BELLEVILLE, SAINT JOHN VANCOUVER, KAMLOOPS, CRANBROOK, CLARESHOLM, CALGARY, FORT MCMURRAY, SHERWOOD PARK, WHITECAP, REGINA, WINNIPEG, DAUPHIN, LONDON, GUELPH, GLACE BAY, HALIFAX MEDICINE HAT COLD LAKE, VIRDEN, PARRY SOUND, MONCTON FREDERICTON SEPT. 22 - KELOWNA, BC KELOWNA COMMUNITY THEATRE “Whichever location you get a ticket for, I’m sure a night with the CMT HitList crew, Aaron Lines, Deric Ruttan and Dean Brody, would be wonderful!” - epostmedia.com CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#1 Kelowna, B.C PRESS The Province http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/Nearly+br oken/5470374/story.html#ixzz1a0oSTfE4 SEPT. 23 - VANCOUVER, BC COMMODORE BALLROOM "Brody, Lines and Ruttan each do individual sets, coming together only for the beginning and the ending of the show. Behind them, a sizzling "A" list band makes the musical accompaniment seamless and polished. One of the many things I love about country music is that the players play for keeps. No sloppy chops here - country musicians recognize that virtuosity is part of their lineage - and so they do it right." - CBC Radio 2 Canada Live > http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20110923brody CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#2 Vancouver, B.C FAN QUOTE "You guys were amazing last night thank you so much for taking the time to meet everyone & actually have a conversation ! come again soon!" "Nobody left without a huge smile" SEPT. 24 - KAMLOOPS, BC KAMLOOPS CONVENTION CENTRE “Another unique aspect will come in the middle of the shows, Ruttan said, when the band leaves the stage and the trio takes out acoustic guitars and just jams. “We may take requests from the audience, we may just play some songs we like — it will be like an unplugged session.” - www.kamloopsthisweek.com CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#3 Kamloops, B.C PRESS www.kamloopsthisweek.com COUNTRY MUSIC HAS STEVE EARLE TO THANK FOR GIVING IT DERIC RUTTAN. The Canadian country singer said it was hearing Earle’s song Copperhead Road that inspired the then-teenager that music might be his own road to follow. SOLD-OUT SEPT. 26 - CRANBROOK, BC THE KEY CITY THEATRE “Loved the show!!! Come back anytime!!! Sooner rather than later!!!” “Sounds like the crowd is having an absolute blast!” - Fan CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#4 Cranbrook, B.C FAN QUOTE "Just saw you in Cranbrook (from Kimberley) you, Aaron & Deric put on one of the best shows I've seen it was amazing!! Very intimate setting, bet it was a great feeling to perform for your hometown crowd! Hope you come back to the East Kootenays very soon, we LOVE you!!" SOLD-OUT SEPT. 27 - MEDICINE HAT, AB ESPLANADE ARTS & HERITAGE CENTRE "The CMT Hitlist Tour performance on Wednesday will be one of the highlights of the year at the Esplanade...” - medicinehatnews.com "CMT show was a hit" - Medicine Hat News Fan Video Medicine Hat, AB FAN QUOTE “Such an amazing show tonight in Medicine Hat......... Thank you!!! By the way you have to release the "cousin" song!!!! Ha ha ha LoVED iT!!!!" SOLD-OUT SEPT. 28 - CLARESHOLM, AB CLARESHOLM COMMUNITY CENTRE “Good Morning!! This morning a super duper fun show :) I chat with Dean Brody Aaron Lines and Deric Ruttan in Claresholm last night” - Sun Country 99.7 FM Fan Video Claresholm, AB FAN QUOTE “You 3 sound great together. I was telling you what your song Brothers meant to me - but what I forgot to say was how great it was to hear you sing it live. It means so much to see the ways people support the troops. Thanks for the great show!” SEPT. 29 - CALGARY, AB CENTURY CASINO “Weathermen, we are not...here's the proof. Watch CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#5 - Breakfast Television Calgary B.C” - Deric Ruttan CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#6 Calgary, AB PRESS The Calgary Herald http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainment/Canadia n+country+star+Dean+Brody+shining+bright+again/54 72762/story.html#ixzz1a0ndGCTy BT Calgary (September 29) http://video.citytv.com/video/detail/1190584672001. 000000/cmt--september-29/ SEPT. 30 - COLD LAKE, AB COLD LAKE ENERGY CENTRE “AMAZING performance by all three of you tonight in Cold Lake! Hope you keep doing what you're doing for many years to come :) It was great to meet you also!” - Fan CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#7 Cold Lake, AB FAN QUOTE "Was the best show ever!!! Absolutely loved the concert here in Cold Lake. I live in a small town way up in northern Alberta but I came down to visit and had my best night here in a week seeing u live!!! Was freaking AWESOME!!! :D thanks for the awesome show. Had a blast!" OCT. 1 - FORT MCMURRAY, AB NEXEN FIELD HOUSE “Putting a unique twist on the tried and true tour, the Hitlist will feature a voter’s choice element, allowing fans to vote on four songs to be covered by the artists.” - Fort McMurray Today CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#8 Fort McMurray, AB PRESS The Prairie Post http://www.prairiepost.com/component/content/articl e/3369-cmts-hitlist-concert-series-hits-medicine-hat-sept-27.h tml SOLD-OUT OCT. 2 - SHERWOOD PARK, AB FESTIVAL PLACE “The 2011 CMT Hitlist tour has been crossing Canada. This week, the stars of the show, Aaron Lines, Dean Brody and Deric Ruttan share some stories from the road, and an acoustic medley of three of their biggest hits!” - facebook.com/MikeonaMonday PRESS Mike on a Monday Sherwood Park, AB Sherwood Park News http://www.sherwoodparknews.com/ArticleDisplay.asp x?e=3312745 OCT. 4 - WHITECAP, SK DAKOTA DUNES CASINO CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#10 CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#11 Whitecap, SK Whitecap, SK PRESS Star Phoenix http://www.thestarphoenix.com/entertainment/Nearly+broken/5470374/story.html?cid=megadrop_story SOLD-OUT OCT. 5 - REGINA, SK CASINO REGINA THEATRE “Thank u guys for making my day..it was a pleasure being ur server..enjoyed it..too bad i wasnt crazy enough to grab an autograph when i had the chance..:)” - Fan PRESS Leader Post CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#12 CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#13 Regina, SK Regina, SK http://www.leaderpost.com/entertainment/Success+sinks+Brody/5497636/story.html SOLD-OUT OCT. 6 - WINNIPEG, MB MCPHILLIPS STREET STATION CASINO Dean, Aaron and Deric celebrated the Winnipeg Jets home opener at the Forks, followed by thier performace at the McPhillips Street Station Casino. FAN QUOTE CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#14 Winnipeg, MB OCT. 7 - VIRDEN, MB “You guys did amazing tonight. One of the best shows i've seen for a while that sounded awesome live!!!! PS.. you did great on the summer of 69 !!! :D !! Woo good luck with the rest of the Tour!” VIRDEN REGIONAL MULTI PURPOSE RECREATION FACILITY “Virden, MB-you guys rocked last night. Dauphin, MB tonight! Love the small town crowds-you guys know how to bring it.” - Deric Ruttan CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#15 Virden, MB FAN QUOTE “I met you and the guys before the show in Virden, MB on oct 7th. Great show, and look forward to the next one take care.” OCT. 8 - DAUPHIN, MB ROTARY ARENA Dauphin’s Countryfest was proud to host The CMT Hitlist Tour in Dauphin, Manitoba. FAN QUOTES “It was great seeing you guys again last night and thanks for the autographs and pics:) You guys really rocked it last night” “You guys are such talented artists. So glad that you played every song I was hoping for, right down to Brothers. Hope to see you perform again soon! Furthermore, thank you so much for taking the time to meet all of the fans and sign autographs! My sister and I really appreciated the opportunity to meet you guys :) Enjoy the rest of the tour!” OCT. 11 - BRANTFORD, ON SANDERSON CENTRE “With three of Canada’s top country musicians – all of whom were nominated for multiple awards during last month’s Canadian Country Music Association Awards – Ruttan said the show will feature hit after hit.” - Brant News CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#17 Brantford, ON PRESS Brant News http://www.brantnews.com/index.cfm?page=entertain ment§ion=read&articleId=11564 Live in Limbo http://www.liveinlimbo.com/music-reviews/914-cmthitlist-brantford-101011.html Brantford Expositor http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e =3299447 OCT. 12 - OTTAWA, ON CENTREPOINTE THEATRE “Concertgoers are set for a toe-tappin’ good time at the Centrepointe Theatre with Canadian Country Music stars Dean Brody, Deric Ruttan and Aaron Lines on Oct. 12.” - www.yourottawaregion.com Canada AM (October 12) Ottawa, ON PRESS YourOttawaRegion.com http://www.yourottawaregion.com/news/local/article/ 1223993--centrepointe-turns-country OCT. 13 - LONDON, ON COWBOY’S RANCH “YES! thanks for playin' in London! it was Good Times. I'm glad I got to meet all of you, on the CMT Hitlist tour, ... Have fun on the rest of your tour!!!” - Fan CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#18 London, ON FAN QUOTE I am still on a high from last night's concert at Cowboys! My friends and I had a blast. Even better that I got to go home to my bed instead of sleeping in a tent like we had to at the Saugeen and CMT festival Thanks again! OCT. 14 - GUELPH, ON RIVER RUN CENTRE “The CMT Hitlist Tour features, Dean Brody, Deric Ruttan & Aaron Lines - Don't miss this fast selling show at RRC, Friday October 14! - River Run Centre CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#19 Guelph, ON FAN QUOTE “I had such an amazing time last night in Guelph! You guys are such talented artists. Hope to see you perform again soon! Furthermore, thank you so much for taking the time to meet all of the fans and sign autographs! My sister and I really appreciated the opportunity to meet you guys :) Enjoy the rest of the tour!” SOLD-OUT OCT. 15 - BELLEVILLE, ON EMPIRE THEATRE “It was billed as the CMT Hit List tour and Saturday’s sold out show with Dean Brody, Aaron Lines and Deric Ruttan at The Empire Theatre was exactly that.” - quintlive.com CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#20 Belleville, ON PRESS Quinlive.ca http://quintelive.ca/2011/10/16/cmt-hit-list-tourshowcased-some-of-canadas-top-talent/ OCT. 16 - PARRY SOUND, ON CHARLES STOCKEY CENTRE "The highlight of the show was a stripped down acoustic set where Ruttan, Brody and Lines took turns playing songs with just an acoustic guitar. There were some terrific moments – and for any aspiring song writers in the audience, it was more like a master class clinic." - quintlive.com FAN QUOTE www.QuinteLive.ca Parry Sound, ON “I'll continue to enjoy your music with a new appreciation of where it comes from . You are kind and compassionate and write with heart and soul...just like your tour mates. See you Sunday night in Parry Sound.” SOLD-OUT OCT. 18 - FREDERICTON, NB PARK PLAYHOUSE "Everyone that's been coming has been saying that it's a really cool format. We all come out and sing a song, then we all do our own little short sets, then we all come out and do a songwriting Nashville-style" - Dean Brody, The Daily Gleaner Fan Video Fredericton, NB PRESS The Daily Gleaner http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/liveit/article/1445 900 OCT. 19 - MONCTON, NB CASINO NEW BRUNSWICK “Deric Ruttan, Aaron Lines, and Dean Brody…all in one show, playing their own music, telling stories and playing some cover songs, how could you not want to see that as a country fan!?” - refrainmusic.com Fan VIdeo Moncton, NB REVIEW refrainmusic.com http://refrainmusic.com/ Times & Transcript http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/rss/article/144 8310 OCT. 20 - SAINT JOHN, NB IMPERIAL THEATRE “CMT is excited to present this highly unique, new approach to live music. Turning the playlist over to the fans creates conversation and intimacy between audience and artist, guaranteeing a once in a lifetime experience,” said Ted Ellis, CMT Canada. CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#21 Saint John, NB FAN QUOTES “Thank you for an amazing show here in Saint John last night!!! Joshie 6 years old, thought you guys were awesome too!” “You were AMAZING last night in Saint John.....hope that you come back to play again sometime soon :)” OCT. 21 - GLACE BAY, NS SAVOY THEATRE “A month after Dean Brody, Aaron Lines and Deric Ruttan kicked off the 26-date, cross-Canada CMT Hitlist Tour in Kelowna, B.C., they’ll arrive on the other coast, with a performance in Glace Bay tonight at 8 p.m. In fact, it’s the second last date of the tour.” - capebretonpost.com CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#22 CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#23 Glace Bay, NS Glace Bay, NS PRESS Cape Breton Post http://www.capebretonpost.com/Arts/Entertainment/2 011-10-20/article-2782594/CMT-Hitlist-Tour-arrives-at-SavoyTheatre-today/1 SOLD-OUT OCT. 22 - HALIFAX, NS CASINO NOVA SCOTIA – SCHOONER ROOM Dart Events and CMT Canada conclude The CMT Hitlist Tour featuring three of Canada’s hottest male artists – Dean Brody, Aaron Lines and Deric Ruttan at Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax. CMT Hitlist Tour - Episode#24 Halifax, NS PRESS South Shore Now http://southshorenow.ca/archives/2011/091311/art s/index009.php ARTIST QUOTE “Halifax, you helped send the #CMTHitlisttour off in style last night! Thanks for giving us another SOLD OUT show-what a way to end it. I gained a couple of brothers in Dean Brody & Aaron Lines Country Artist over the last month...thanks to EVERYONE who bought a ticket to see us on this tour. See you soon!” - Deric Ruttan