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Dust, Harmony, and One Last Dance: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s Farewell Shines in Saskatoon
by Scott Roos photos by Deanna Roos Tuesday night at Saskatoon's TCU Place felt like a celebration of storytelling, musicianship, and...
May 22 min read
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Review: Nige B 's Reshape // Refashion "immersive, dynamic, and full of surprises"
by Scott Roos cover art design by Annalisa Heppner with photography by Brandon White Our grade: A La Ronge-based hip-hop artist and...
Apr 252 min read
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Review: Josh Stumpf's "Highway Money"
by Scott Roos Our Grade: A With “Highway Money,” Saskatchewan-born artist Josh Stumpf delivers a bright, highway-ready anthem that...
Apr 252 min read
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Nelly at SaskTel Centre: One hell of a party
by Scott Roos photos by Scott Roos This past Sunday, April 20th at Saskatoon's SaskTel Centre felt like stepping into a time machine set...
Apr 222 min read
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band bids farewell: Riding off into the Prairie Sunset in Saskatoon on April 29th
by Scott Roos Photos by Deanna Roos Jaime Hanna (Left) and Jeff Hanna (right) performing at Saskatoon's TCU Place in 2023 On Tuesday,...
Apr 204 min read
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Review: Our Lady Peace at SaskTel Centre (February 27/ 2025)
by Scott Roos photos by Scott Roos (Scotty the Rooster Photography) Raine Maida, alongside bandmates Duncan Coutts, Steve Mazur and Jason...
Mar 14 min read
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Review: Colin James Rocks the House in Prince Albert (February 24/2025)
by Scott Roos photos by Scott Roos On February 24th, Colin James graced the stage at the EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts in Prince...
Feb 263 min read
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"Cool and Unusual Punishment" - Dirty Sanchez Orchestra drops debut album
by Scott Roos live photos by Tracy Creighton ( Copperblue Photography and Design ) Our Grade: A Dirty Sanchez Orchestra’s debut,...
Feb 223 min read
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Review: Evan Baxter's EP "My Waste of Time"
by Scott Roos live photos by Melanie Macpherson Our Grade: B Evan Baxter’s My Waste of Time EP beautifully blends the soulful...
Feb 213 min read
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Becoming the Beatles: Unveiling the Timeless Allure of the Beatles' Music (a review)
words and photos by Scott Roos On Thursday, February 13th, the EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts hosted an extraordinary performance with...
Feb 173 min read
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Unpacking The Radiant's Anthemic New Single 'Soft Serve'
by Scott Roos live photos by Melanie Macpherson Our Grade: A The Radiant’s latest single, “Soft Serve,” released on February 17th, 2025,...
Feb 172 min read
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Exploring the Impact of "Not the One", the latest release from Saskatoon's Dead Ex Girlfriends
by Scott Roos live photos by Melanie Macpherson Our Grade: B "Not the One" by Saskatoon's Dead Ex Girlfriends, is a fiery, emotionally...
Feb 142 min read
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Bitterfly's "Host Club" a Fresh Start to a New Era of the Band's Sound
by Scott Roos live photos by Tracy Creighton ( Copperblue Photography and Design ) Our Grade: B+ Bitterfly’s new single, “Host Club,”...
Feb 101 min read
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Review: Seven Mile Sun's "Electric Soul"
by Scott Roos photos by Tracy Creighton ( Copperblue Photography and Design ) Our Grade: B Electric Soul is a fiery collection from...
Feb 22 min read
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Aurora Bella Wins NSMZ 2024 Artist of the Year Award: A Remarkable Journey Through Two Distinct Worlds of Music
by Scott Roos photo by Tracy Creighton ( Copperblue Photography and Design ) award graphic by Brian Snell In a year marked by creative...
Jan 263 min read
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"One last chance" - Sum 41 plays farewell show in Saskatoon (January 18th/2025)
by Scott Roos photos by Scott Roos (Scotty the Rooster Photography) It was cold AF outside the SaskTel Centre on January 18, but the buzz...
Jan 224 min read
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Amigos Cantina Named NSMZ 2024 Venue of the Year
by Scott Roos with notes from Melanie Macpherson award graphic by Brian Snell Amigos Cantina has officially been crowned NSMZ 2024 Venue...
Jan 133 min read
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Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Wins 2024 NSMZ Group of the Year
by Scott Roos photo by Julie Isaac (Julie Isaac Photography) award graphic by Brian Snell The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has been...
Jan 123 min read
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NSMZ’s 2024 Industry Mover and Shaker Award: Beefy Records
by Scott Roos award graphic by Brian Snell Beefy Records, a vibrant and innovative force behind Saskatoon’s local music scene, has earned...
Jan 63 min read
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Fake Paradise Wins NSMZ’s 2024 "Heavy" Award for their Authentic Take on Heavy Rock
by Scott Roos photo by Aaron Brown award graphic by Brian Snell Saskatoon’s very own Fake Paradise has claimed NSMZ's prestigious “Heavy”...
Jan 53 min read
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