by Scott Roos photo courtesy of Anna Haverstock Our Grade: B- Anna Haverstock’s latest single, entitled "Lungs", explores the emotional strain of miscommunication - the kind of recurring conversational breakdowns that leave people feeling unheard despite their best intentions. Written and performed by Haverstock, produced by Aspen Beveridge, and supported by background vocals from Jill Haverstock, the track is rooted in personal expression and an earnest desire to connect, ev

by Scott Roos band photo courtesy of The Shyning Our Grade: A With their debut single “Falling,” Prince Albert hard-rock outfit The Shyning come out of the gate with a track that’s confident, polished, and deeply rooted in the traditions of pre-digital rock. What immediately stands out is the production - this is a mix that feels big, warm, and undeniably professional. Everything sits exactly where it should, which gives the song an instant radio-ready sheen. Chris McDonald’s

Words by Scott Roos Photos by Scott Roos Prince Albert’s most eccentrically charismatic musical export, The Prince Albert Band, packed The Spice Trail to capacity for a free show on Friday, Nov. 14 delivering a performance equal parts chaotic, clever, and irresistibly fun. For a group that openly embraces its own weirdness, the five-piece continues to prove that their unlikely blend of jazz, prog rock, punk, and metal isn’t just a novelty - it’s morphing into a bona fide loc

By Scott Roos Band photos by Scott Roos Live photos by Deanna Roos Get ready, Prince Albert—this Friday, Nov. 14th, the Spice Trail will host a night of unrestrained musical fun as the infamous fab five known as The Prince Albert Band (yes that is actually the band's name) takes the stage for their very first solo show. Known for blending jazz, progressive rock, alternative, punk, and metal, this five-piece group has carved out a sound that is uniquely their own. “We have a p

by Scott Roos photos by Brooke And Media On Friday, November 7th, Regina’s Wolf Willow took the stage at the Rock Trout Café in Prince Albert, with local favourites Rez Boyz opening the night. The Rock Trout continues to be a cool, vibey little space for live music. The red brick walls add warmth and ambience, and acoustically, the room holds up surprisingly well, letting both subtle textures and louder passages come through clearly. It’s a slim room, so when packed, there’s

by Scott Roos photo courtesy of Wolf Willow There’s no band in Western Canada quite like Wolf Willow . The twelve-piece Regina collective have carved out a sound all their own—somewhere between a honky-tonk dance band, a symphonic pop orchestra, and a 1960s country revue. Imagine if a surf-rock pioneer had joined a classic country outfit and made a wall-of-sound record inside the Grand Ole Opry—that’s Wolf Willow in a nutshell. Their latest album, Soul of Slippery Butte , rel

by Scott Roos photos by Scott Roos Sunday, Oct. 19th at the EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts  in Prince Albert, audiences witnessed a rare meeting of two icons from the ’90s singer-songwriter boom: Paula Cole  and Sophie B. Hawkins . Their dual performance wasn’t nostalgia - it was renewal. Cole and Hawkins, who at that point were four dates into their Western Canadian tour, brought distinct energies to the stage. Hawkins burned bright, spontaneous and unrestrained. Cole fol

by Scott Roos Sophie B. Hawkins (L) and Paula Cole (R) will be hitting up western Canada in the next few weeks time! Two of the most...

By Scott Roos The Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra (SJO) has always had a knack for programming concerts that not only entertain but also...

by Scott Roos Our Grade: A+ The Kennedy McLeod Quintet’s latest release, Home Brew , is a masterclass in modern jazz with deep roots in...

by Scott Roos Our Grade: B+ Saskatoon’s GreenWing are back swinging with their latest single “All Hard Feelings” — a bitter breakup...

Photos and Words by Scott Roos Southern rock ain’t just a genre - it’s damn near a gospel. And on Friday night at Saskatoon's Sasktel...

by Scott Roos photo by Sian Richards When violinist Julia Wedman steps on stage with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra on September 13, at...

photos and words   by Scott Roos Mercy Glover performing during a particularly intimate moment of her set. There’s something charmingly...

by Scott Roos live photos by Tracy Creighton ( Copperblue Photography and Design ) Our Grade: B+ Released: June 2025 (Physical),...

by Scott Roos Released May 1, 2025 | Independent | 11m 47s Our Grade: B+ With A Siren’s Tale , folk duo Gil & Wil - comprised of Aiden...

photos and words lovingly hand crafted by Scott Roos Well folks, boil the kettle and cancel your subscription to Naming Your Band 101 ,...

photos and words by Scott Roos Scott Roos Sunset Country Music Festival Returns August 9 With Prairie Vibes and Big Heart Nestled in an...

by Scott Roos Photo by Marc Andrews This Friday, July 11th, as part of the SaskTel   Saskatchewan Jazz Festival , singer-songwriter...

by Scott Roos photos by Deanna Roos Tuesday night at Saskatoon's TCU Place felt like a celebration of storytelling, musicianship, and...