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Hamilton Spectator
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
The Bareback Riders bringing old country back
The Bareback Riders are bringing back 'pure country' in the recent evolution of the cover band. 'When we talk about traditional country, there's that purity to it,' said the newly-named lead singer Joe Allain. Singer and pedal steel player Allain, drummer Colin Connors, and bass player and singer Chris Mancini will debut their new style alongside guitarist J.K. Gulley at the Cat and Fiddle Saturday at 3 p.m. 'We don't want anyone yelling out, 'do Wagon Wheel, Save a Horse.' That's not happening,' said Connors. Over the years, the Bareback Riders have played for artists such as Scottish-Canadian singer Johnny Reid, Canadian country star Shania Twain and American singer and actress Reba McEntire. The band formed in 1996 when Connors heard about and connected with Mancini. Two years later, the two got the opportunity to play eight gigs for Hamilton country singer Robyn Pauhl. That is when Connors added Allain to the group. 'Here we are since 1998 and I earned some of the greatest friends of my life,' said Connors. Although the three men are the foundation of the group, lead singers have cycled through the band before moving on to further their careers. The group has had 10 lead singers since its inception. The band is known as a stepping-stone for country artists, having worked with Kitchener country music performer James Cameron and Mildmay, Ont. singer-songwriter Owen Riegling. Cameron died at 26. 'They kept the Bareback Riders alive,' said Allain. Riegling, the band's last lead singer, has gone on to sign with Universal Music Canada, perform at Boots and Hearts Music Festival, win two CCMA Awards and to support Luke Bryan on tour. Once Riegling left in 2023, the band had to think about its future. Now, after six months of rehearsing, the trio will debut its 'pure country' style with Allain as the new lead singer. 'All these years, up until this point, we needed to cater to the clubs that we played in, which was all new country,' said Allain. The band considers Guelph's Stampede Ranch their 'musical home,' where they would pull crowds in the hundreds. Now, they've found a home in local venues, such as the Cat and Fiddle. 'Now we get a place to play and call Hamilton our musical home again,' said Connors. The Cat and Fiddle reopened Oct. 2, 2023, two years after the previous owners shuttered the venue's doors. Ty Patry, 27, runs the live music venue with his father, Alex. Patry had left work as an insurance broker when he heard about the space being on the market. 'I was unemployed and it just fell into my lap,' said Patry. 'You always hear life's about taking risks.' The two took six months to renovate the old spot, such as painting the once-red walls grey, before they opened the venue. A five-year goal for Patry is to renovate the restaurant and patio to a more modern look and have more acts play throughout the week. The venue hosts live performances on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Bareback Riders will use this Saturday to have people get to know their new style. The band will play songs from traditional country artists, such as 'Daydreams About Night Things' by Ronnie Milsap and 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' by George Jones. 'They will recognize almost every song that we're going to perform,' said Connors. Go to for details. The venue is located at 174 John St. S., in Hamilton. Here are other live performances happening in Hamilton: Hamilton's singer-songwriter Brad James will play Puddicombe Estate Winery, 1468 Hwy. 8. The outdoor show is Friday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. It is part of the Sunset Sounds concert series. Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $33.93 on Eventbrite. Go to for details and tickets. Michael Maguire will play at jazz venue Henry's on James, 303 James St. N., Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Go to for details. The Burlington four-person band will play at Shawn and Ed Brewing Company, 65 Hatt St., in Dundas, on Thursday, July 3. The show is part of the venue's 'Music to our Beers' live music event series. The show is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Go to for more details. The four-member pop group will have a two-day album release show at Mills Hardware, 95 King St. E. Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 7 p.m. and shows start at 8 p.m. Rexford Drive will join the group on Friday and Smit will join on Saturday. Tickets are $15 for each night. Go to for tickets and more information. Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. cbholla@
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Huge blaze breaks out on UK moors sending thick plumes of smoke billowing through sky with road 7 pub forced to shut
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE blaze has broken out on UK moorland, sending thick plumes of smoke billowing into the sky. A popular local pub has been forced to shut as a result of the fire in Derbyshire, which broke out shortly before midday yesterday. 3 A huge fire has broken out on moorland in Derbyshire Credit: Derbyshire Fire and Rescue 3 Smoke was seen billowing into the sky on Wednesday Credit: Derby Mountain Rescue Team 3 The Cat and Fiddle pub has been forced to close Credit: Google Maps Ten fire engines from the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) raced to the scene near Errwood reservoir in the Upper Goyt Valley of the Peak District at 11.42am. A crew then remained at the scene overnight to monitor the situation. A reinspection is believed to have taken place at 6am this morning. Cops have urgently warned locals to stay clear of the blaze. In a statement, a spokesperson for Derbyshire Police said: "Given the circumstances of the incident please avoid the area and be aware that other road closures may be required quickly." The manager of the landmark pub the Cat and Fiddle told the BBC she was "nervous" about the fire spreading to the premises - as the building is full of highly flammable alcohol. Melanie Selstrom told the BBC: "We noticed the smoke between 10:00 and 11:00, and for hours it was a safe distance away. "But the wind keeps changing, and suddenly it goes much closer, and when you are in a building full of alcohol and gas, that made us nervous. "The fire crews are keeping parts of the distillery wet and putting dams in the car park, and we are getting lots of updates, but it's left us feeling a bit shaky." In a live Facebook broadcast, she added: "We've had a lot of enquiries for our safety and welfare and so far, touch wood, everyone's OK and the building is OK. "The periphery is being taken care by Cheshire Fire Service and Derbyshire Fire service. "We're discouraging people from visiting or coming up - there's ash and smoke in the vicinity and lots of emergency vehicles trying to do their job, so unless your journey is urgent I would avoid the area. "There are plumes [of smoke] just behind us, but luckily I think they are getting further away. It's all hands on deck here. What a dramatic day."
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Huge blaze breaks out on UK moors sending thick plumes of smoke billowing through sky with road 7 pub forced to shut
A HUGE blaze has broken out on UK moorland, sending thick plumes of smoke billowing into the sky. A popular local pub has been forced to shut as a result of the fire in Derbyshire, which broke out shortly before midday yesterday. 3 A huge fire has broken out on moorland in Derbyshire Credit: Derbyshire Fire and Rescue 3 Smoke was seen billowing into the sky on Wednesday Credit: Derby Mountain Rescue Team 3 The Cat and Fiddle pub has been forced to close Credit: Google Maps Ten fire engines from the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) raced to the scene near Errwood reservoir in the Upper Goyt Valley of the Peak District at 11.42am. A crew then remained at the scene overnight to monitor the situation. A reinspection is believed to have taken place at 6am this morning . Cops have urgently warned locals to stay clear of the blaze. In a statement, a spokesperson for Derbyshire Police said: "Given the circumstances of the incident please avoid the area and be aware that other road closures may be required quickly." The manager of the landmark pub the Cat and Fiddle told the BBC she was "nervous" about the fire spreading to the premises - as the building is full of highly flammable alcohol. Melanie Selstrom told the BBC: "We noticed the smoke between 10:00 and 11:00, and for hours it was a safe distance away. "But the wind keeps changing, and suddenly it goes much closer, and when you are in a building full of alcohol and gas, that made us nervous. Most read in The Sun "The fire crews are keeping parts of the distillery wet and putting dams in the car park, and we are getting lots of updates, but it's left us feeling a bit shaky." In a live Facebook broadcast, she added: "We've had a lot of enquiries for our safety and welfare and so far, touch wood, everyone's OK and the building is OK. "The periphery is being taken care by Cheshire Fire Service and Derbyshire Fire service. "We're discouraging people from visiting or coming up - there's ash and smoke in the vicinity and lots of emergency vehicles trying to do their job, so unless your journey is urgent I would avoid the area. "There are plumes [of smoke] just behind us, but luckily I think they are getting further away. It's all hands on deck here. What a dramatic day."
BBC News
01-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Fire crews return to Derbyshire moorland wildfire
Fire crews have returned to a large blaze on moorland in Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) said crews were first called to the fire near the Errwood Reservoir in the Goyt Valley at 11:42 BST on fire engines from Derbyshire and Cheshire were to the scene, known as the Cat and Fiddle, but at 21:45 all but one of the crews were withdrawn due to failing light.A reinspection on Thursday prompted the return of four crews with support vehicles, assisted by a water drop helicopter. DFRS said crews from Buxton, Glossop, Crich and Matlock were back in the area assisted by two all-terrain Argocat vehicles, the command support unit and support from United Wednesday, smoke could be seen from miles away and affected local roads and reached the centre of nearby are being told to keep doors and windows closed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Landmark Cat and Fiddle pub closes as huge wildfire rages on nearby moors
The landmark Cat and Fiddle pub has closed this evening as a huge wildfire rages on the nearby moors. Dozens of firefighters are currently tackling the blaze, which broke out near Errwood reservoir in the Upper Goyt Valley late this morning. Drone footage released by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service shows a large area of moor has been scorched as the fire spreads southwards. READ MORE: Dozens of firefighters battle huge moorland blaze near Buxton described as 'worst since 2018' READ MORE: Dramatic images show firefighters battling blaze at waste dump The service warned the smoke is affecting the centre of Buxton, around four miles away. In a live broadcast on the Cat and Fiddle Facebook page, owner Lindsay Bond said: "We've had a lot of enquiries for our safety and welfare and so far, touch wood, everyone's OK and the building is OK. "The periphery is being taken care by Cheshire Fire Service and Derbyshire Fire service. "We're discouraging people from visiting or coming up - there's ash and smoke in the vicinity and lots of emergency vehicles trying to do their job, so unless your journey is urgent I would avoid the area. "There are plumes [of smoke] just behind us, but luckily I think they are getting further away. It's all hands on deck here. What a dramatic day." In an update at around 5pm, the Peak District Moorland Group said the fire was the worst in the area since 2018. It said: "The area is under a United Utilities management regime and has had extensive interventions over the last 20 years. "With multiple nests of all ground nesting birds being burnt out and the fire heading towards commercial forestry, it's the worst this area has seen since the 2018 fires when 40 hectares burnt on Ravenslow, one of the most prized blanket bog areas in this location." In a statement earlier DFRS said: "Emergency services are currently dealing with a large wildfire near Errwood Reservoir in the Goyt Valley. Firefighters were mobilised to the incident following a call at 11.42am today. "Ten fire engines from Derbyshire and Cheshire are in attendance supported by a water carrier, an Argocat and a Unimog. We are receiving a high number of calls regarding a smoke plume which can be seen in the area. "A road closure is currently in place from the Errwood Hall car park. Please avoid the area. Residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed if affected by the smoke."
