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Review: Kennedy McLeod Quintet – Home Brew
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...
Sep 27, 20252 min read
REVIEW: GreenWing – “All Hard Feelings”
by Scott Roos Our Grade: B+ Saskatoon’s GreenWing are back swinging with their latest single “All Hard Feelings” — a bitter breakup...
Sep 19, 20252 min read
Still Flying Free: Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Outlaws Continue to Inspire Five Decades On
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...
Sep 17, 20253 min read
Seasons of Homecoming: Julia Wedman Returns to Lead the SSO
by Scott Roos photo by Sian Richards When violinist Julia Wedman steps on stage with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra on September 13, at...
Sep 8, 20255 min read
Sunset Country Music Festival Keeps It Real with Gritty, Honest Night of Local Country Talent
photos and words by Scott Roos Mercy Glover performing during a particularly intimate moment of her set. There’s something charmingly...
Aug 14, 20253 min read
Review: Bitterfly's 'Imposter Syndrome' ep
by Scott Roos live photos by Tracy Creighton ( Copperblue Photography and Design ) Our Grade: B+ Released: June 2025 (Physical),...
Aug 9, 20253 min read
Review: Gil and Wil's 'A Siren's Tale'
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...
Aug 8, 20253 min read
The Hourhand Gets Steeped: Black Tea Is Served
photos and words lovingly hand crafted by Scott Roos Well folks, boil the kettle and cancel your subscription to Naming Your Band 101 ,...
Aug 1, 20254 min read
Sunset Country Music Festival Returns August 9 With Prairie Vibes and a Big Heart
photos and words by Scott Roos Scott Roos Sunset Country Music Festival Returns August 9 With Prairie Vibes and Big Heart Nestled in an...
Jul 31, 20254 min read
Still Right Beside You: Sophie B. Hawkins To Celebrate 30 Year "Whaler" Milestone in Saskatoon (Friday, July 11th)
by Scott Roos Photo by Marc Andrews This Friday, July 11th, as part of the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival , singer-songwriter...
Jul 8, 20255 min read
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 2, 20252 min read
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 25, 20252 min read
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 25, 20252 min read
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 22, 20252 min read
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 20, 20254 min read
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 1, 20254 min read
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 26, 20253 min read
"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 22, 20253 min read
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 21, 20253 min read
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 17, 20253 min read
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