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Boot Stomp’s Women Songwriters Round sells out

Events, NEWSMarch 4, 20260Likes

Bow Valley Boot Stomp’s International Women’s Day songwriters’ round sold out ahead of the event, showing growing support for Cochrane’s expanding country music festival. Indigenous Alberta-based singer-songwriter, Shawnee Kish to headline 2026 Bootstomp.Bow Valley Bootstomp With a sold-out songwriters’ round set to take place this weekend, Bow Valley Boot Stomp’s expanded format is showing promise of…

All-female Friday, big headliners at Boot Stomp

Events, NEWSMarch 3, 20260Likes

Boots will be stomping in Cochrane this summer as Bow Valley Boot Stomp returns July 24 and 25 with a powerhouse lineup led by Shawnee Kish and The Prairie States. Shawnee Kish will headline Bow Valley Boot Stomp on July 24 Photo/Quirk Social The two-day country music festival runs July 24 and 25 and will be…

Third annual Boot Stomp expands to a four-event series

Events, NEWSMarch 3, 20260Likes

The Bow Valley Boot Stomp is heading into its third year, and organizers are expanding the celebration with a new, four-part event series. The emerging country music festival, based in Cochrane, has taken place over the past two summers. “We’re excited to deliver another unforgettable weekend of music for our community and visitors alike,” said…

The 2026 BVBS Lineup Is Here

Events, NEWSMarch 2, 20260Likes

Lock In Your Summer Plans - The 2026 BVBS Lineup Is Here Cochrane, AB — Bow Valley Boot Stomp returns to Cochrane this July 24 & 25, bringing an exciting mix of acclaimed performers and rising Canadian talent to the Main Stage. From powerful vocals to high-energy country rock, you won’t want to miss Cochrane’s…

Stories Worth Hearing: Celebrating International Women’s Day Through Song

Events, NEWSFebruary 11, 20260Likes

International Women’s Day is often marked by bold statements and big ideas, but sometimes its power shows up more quietly. In shared stories. In moments of honesty. In rooms where people feel safe enough to speak, listen, and be changed by what they hear. This year, Bow Valley Boot Stomp is marking International Women’s Day…

Thunderstorm floods streets, lights up the sky

NEWSJuly 29, 20250Likes

A wicked thunderstorm tore through Cochrane tonight, flooding some streets and homes and pushing the two main stage acts of the Bow Valley Boot Stomp indoors. Moments after Foxx Worthee lit up the outdoors stage with a powerhouse opening set, ominous clouds rolled in from the west. Lightning flashed on the horizon, followed by sheets…

Boot Stomp rocks on despite stormy skies

NEWSJuly 29, 20250Likes

Unpredictable weather and a few tense moments didn’t stop the second annual Bow Valley Boot Stomp from going ahead over the weekend, uniting music fans, volunteers, and a dedicated team of organizers determined to keep the party going. Kailey Mitchell and Sharai Gutoski of Quirk Social/Tim Hall Photography Despite unpredictable weather and a few…

Localized flooding after severe thunderstorm in Cochrane

NEWSJuly 29, 20250Likes

A thunderstorm system travelling due east on July 18 made a dramatic stop in Cochrane at approximately 9:30 p.m., wreaking havoc in its path. Environment Canada reported that the storm brought between 30 and 67 millimetres of rain, strong winds, pea-sized hail and flash flooding. Just hours before its arrival, a visible division of light…

Boot Stomp returns for its second year in Cochrane

NEWSJuly 7, 20250Likes

Following the success of its inaugural event, the Bow Valley Boot Stomp is back and ready to turn up the volume on local talent, community spirit, and small-town charm. Set for July 18–19 at the Cochrane and District Agricultural Society grounds, this two-day country music festival promises even more music, more energy, and a deeper focus on showcasing emerging artists. The…

Get Ready to Stomp Yer Boots!

NEWSJuly 7, 20250Likes

After a successful first year, Bow Valley Boot Stomp 2025 is shaping up to deliver all of the impact of 2024’s event, and more! If you have been looking for an exciting, affordable, fun, music festival in Alberta bursting with local talent, Bow Valley Boot Stomp is the event for you! What is the Bow Valley…

Bow Valley Boot Stomp nominated for CMAB award

NEWSFebruary 24, 20250Likes

Cochrane's small town country music festival was recently nominated for an award for the upcoming 14th annual CMAB Awards. Listen to this article 00:00:40 Cochrane’s small-town country music festival, The Bow Valley Boot Stomp, has been recently named one of the many nominees for the 14th annual Country Music Alberta Awards. The music festival,…

CochraneNow and Bow Valley Boot Stomp nominated for Country Music Awards

NEWSFebruary 24, 20250Likes

Big news Cochrane! 91.5 CochraneNow has been nominated for a Country Music Alberta Award in the small/medium market category. A huge congratulations to the entire team for this well-deserved recognition! 91.5 CochraneNow hit the airwaves on October 25, 2019. Cochrane is well-represented at the awards, with Bow Valley Boot Stomp up for Live Event of the Year, and local photographer Michelle Spice also receiving…

Boot Stomp’s Women Songwriters Round sells out

All-female Friday, big headliners at Boot Stomp

Third annual Boot Stomp expands to a four-event series

The 2026 BVBS Lineup Is Here

Stories Worth Hearing: Celebrating International Women’s Day Through Song

Thunderstorm floods streets, lights up the sky

Boot Stomp rocks on despite stormy skies

Localized flooding after severe thunderstorm in Cochrane

Boot Stomp returns for its second year in Cochrane

Get Ready to Stomp Yer Boots!

Bow Valley Boot Stomp nominated for CMAB award

CochraneNow and Bow Valley Boot Stomp nominated for Country Music Awards

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