 (Halifax) Fresh off the bus from a strong Americanafest performance in Nashville, TN 'Hali-Billy' Willie Stratton kicks off his Fall tour at The Dakota Tavern in Toronto this Friday, September 30. Willie took the stage at the 17th Annual AmericanaFest CIMA Canadian Blast showcase to an international crowd of industry professionals and delegates at InDo, Nashville on Sept 24. Inspired by his recent trip to Nashville, Willie's show at The Dakota this Friday is sure to have everyone hootin’ n’ hollarin’ to the sounds of his new record “Della Rosa”. Show runs from 7-9pm, facebook event and more details are here: https://www.facebook.com/events/178722099230420/ Stream the title track 'Della Rosa' here: https://soundcloud.com/willie-stratton/della-rosa-2 "Soaring the sonic landscape and rugged terrain of dust bowl folk, raggedy hot club jazz, and the prominent glory days of early drawling Nashville country, Willie Stratton proves his ability to make you weep, stomp and swing all within the matter of minutes." - Secret East About Willie Stratton - Halifax, NS Willie Stratton's show comprises of stories, singin', and hot guitar pickin'. Willie works to preserve and promote the rich and nearly forgotten country music heritage of Atlantic Canada in his art; from local yodeling styles that haven't seen the airwaves since the time of the great Hank Snow, to the musical delivery and whit of Wilf Carter and Hal Lone Pine to name a few. With this musical history in tow, he and sideman Mike Thomas Kerr take these coveted music styles to new places with refreshing youthful energy, and a true and deep love for the craft. Come on out and hoot n' hollar to the sounds of Willie's new record! LINKS: Willie Stratton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillieStrattonMusic/ Twitter: @WillieStratton https://twitter.com/williestratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williestratton/ Watch “Sittin Here A Waitin” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6mQqRJTaMY#action=share
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