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An Unforgettable Night: Wayne Bergeron's Trumpet Triumph in Saskatoon
by Scott Roos photos by Deanna Roos (Contingent Colours Photography) On October 12th, the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra (SJO) and the...
Oct 14, 20245 min read


Night Demon to open for King Diamond on "St. Lucifer's Hospital" tour
by Scott Roos Night Demon photo courtesy of Jarvis Leatherby King Diamond photo by Greg Lawrence It's truly remarkable to express this...
Oct 6, 20243 min read


Trumpet Triumph: Wayne Bergeron to make Saskatoon debut (Saturday, Oct. 12)
by Scott Roos In just under two weeks, world renowned, iconic trumpeter Wayne Bergeron will have his debut performance in Saskatoon on...
Sep 29, 20243 min read


Rocking the Night Away: A Recap of Extreme's Epic Performance at Saskatoon's TCU Place
by Scott Roos photos by Deanna Roos/Contingent Colours Photography This past Saturday, September 15th, rock enthusiasts in Saskatoon...
Sep 19, 20243 min read


"Art Kidz": The Radiant's Bold, Yet Contemplative New Single
by Scott Roos “Art Kidz”, the latest single from Saskatoon scene stalwarts The Radiant, officially drops Friday, September 13th. Clocking...
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Review: Northern Lights Bluegrass Festival a "well rounded joyride for the ears"
words and photos by Deanna Roos This past Friday, August 16th through Sunday, August 18th, the annual Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old...
Aug 27, 20244 min read


"The festival creates a lot of lasting magic" - Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival returns Aug. 16 - 18
by Scott Roos photos as marked Next weekend, from Friday, August 16th to Sunday, August 18th, the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme...
Aug 11, 20242 min read


"The Kids are alright" - Sunset Country Music Festival raises funds for Ranch Ehrlo
by Scott Roos photos by Scott and Deanna Roos On Friday, August 9th the third edition of the Sunset Country Music Festival took place on...
Aug 11, 20243 min read


NSMZ Exclusive: Seven Mile Sun release single "Boy & the Queen"
by Scott Roos 7MS concert photos by Deanna Roos/ Contingent Colours Photography Kimberley Stevens on stage with Nickelback provided by...
Aug 2, 20244 min read


NSMZ exclusive: Saskatoon's Checkout Queens release latest single "Ballad of a Trapeze Artist"
by Scott Roos band photo by Tara McDermott/The Portrait Witch “Ballad of a Trapeze Artist”, the latest single from Saskatoon pop punk...
Jul 19, 20242 min read


"The Dog Patch Festival grounds are top tier so we're told" - Regina's The Hourhand set to play Dog Patch Music Festival
by Scott Roos photo collage by Scott Roos “Candy”, the latest single from classic rock revivalists The Hourhand, is essentially, upon...
Jul 1, 20242 min read


"Playing it forward" - Sunset Country Music Festival prepares for third edition this summer
by Scott Roos Aiden Edwards photo by Scott Roos/Scotty the Rooster Photography Josh Stumpf photo by Tracy Creighton/Copperblue...
Jun 27, 20242 min read


"Cali to Saskatchewan" - Snoop Dogg makes tour stop in Saskatoon (June 19/2024)
by Scott Roos photos by Scott Roos/Scotty the Rooster Photography This past Wednesday, June 19th Snoop Dogg’s “Cali to Canada Tour”...
Jun 22, 20243 min read


Strata Festival of New Music Night Two: High Score
by Scott Roos photos by Matt Luciuk On Friday, June 14th, at Quance Theatre on the University Saskatchewan campus, the Strata Festival of...
Jun 21, 20243 min read


Strata Festival of New Music Night One: Famous Last Words
by Scott Roos photos by Matt Luciuk This past Thursday, June 13th, in the Riverview Room of the gorgeous, cultural beacon that is the...
Jun 17, 20242 min read


Prince Albert's 19th annual edition of the Street Fair a resounding success
Words and Photos by Scott Roos This past Saturday, June 15th, on the revered grounds of Memorial Square, with the stoic statue of our...
Jun 16, 20242 min read


"All smiles" - Another year of Bluegrass at the Barn comes to a close
by Scott Roos photos by Scott Roos/Scotty the Rooster Photography This past Saturday, June 8th, at the Barn Playhouse near Saskatoon, the...
Jun 10, 20244 min read


"The experimental nature of the festival is known to musicians far outside of Saskatoon" - Rodney Sharman's works to be performed at Strata Festival of New Music
by Scott Roos Rodney Sharman photo by SD Holman Guest Composer Rodney Sharman's renowned music, featuring the Strata Ensemble at Remai...
Jun 9, 202410 min read


“Cutting Edge Culture” - Strata Festival of New Music Artistic Director Paul Suchan talks 2024 edition
by Scott Roos photos/posters courtesy of Strata Festival of New Music Paul Suchan/Rory Lynch playing with SJO photo by Deanna Roos Next...
Jun 6, 20244 min read


"The importance is in breaking the stigmas" - Rock for Mental Health at P.A.'s Rock Trout raises $1200 for CMHA
words and photos by Scott Roos (Scotty the Rooster Photography) This past Friday, May 31st, at Prince Albert’s posh, vibe-tastic, Rock...
Jun 2, 20243 min read
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