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"Joey won't forget this night and neither should you" -QOTSA kicks ass in Saskatoon (April 3/2024)
words and pictures by Scott Roos/Scotty the Rooster Photography This past Wednesday, April 3rd, within the hallowed walls of SaskTel...
Apr 5, 20243 min read


"The goal is really for people to be genuinely moved" - Maestro Leslie Dala to conduct SSO in performance of Bach's Johannes Passion
by Scott Roos photo courtesy of the SSO and Leslie Dala The countdown is on. In just over a week's time, on Sunday, April 7th, the...
Mar 31, 20243 min read


Artist Spotlight: Saskatoon retro rockers Fake Paradise
by Scott Roos photos by Aaron Brown/ Aaron Brown Photography It all started in high school. It's a story told many times before in the...
Mar 24, 20245 min read


"Big, shouty, hook laden choruses" - Saskatoon's GreenWing release highly anticipated sophomore record
by Scott Roos Our grade: B Eatin’ It, the highly anticipated sophomore outing from Saskatoon based GreenWing, is a strong set of eight...
Mar 15, 20242 min read


"Dead Bob Lives" - An interview with John Wright
By Myk Brazier photos by R.d. Cane Alright folks, full disclosure: I’ve been accused of being a NomeansNo super fan. There are...
Mar 4, 20245 min read


Watson and area establishes itself ground zero for year-round live music
words and pictures by Maury Wrubleski The crossroads community of Watson in central Saskatchewan is widely known for its gargantuan Santa...
Feb 25, 20245 min read


"The sound of the instrument moves me" - World renowned clarinetist Kinan Azmeh to play with Saskatoon Symphony
by Scott Roos photos by Liudmila Jeremeis Hey musician types, NSMZ has a few questions for you. When it comes to the instrument you are...
Feb 25, 20249 min read


GreenWing Release First Single “At The Time” From Forthcoming Album
By Will Yannacoulias Saskatoon's GreenWing stormed the scene in 2022 with their debut Late Bloomer, an eight-track effort that...
Feb 9, 20243 min read


Artist Spotlight: Breaking down barriers with Ellen Froese
by Scott Roos photos By Scott Roos/Scotty the Rooster Photography “(When I perform) I like to break down the barrier between musician and...
Feb 3, 20244 min read


Herb the Dwerb: King of Nutana
by Andreea Moore photo by Andreea Moore Saskatoon's Amigos Cantina has been a well established and enjoyed venue in the Saskatchewan...
Jan 30, 20243 min read


“We Love To Play, That's When We're Happiest”- Atomic Yeti’s Stoner Rock Rampage
By Will Yannacoulias Photo courtesy of Atomic Yeti Rooted in the dark heavy groove of late seventies legends like Motörhead and Black...
Jan 16, 20243 min read


"We're really proud of the fact that we're from Saskatchewan" - The Sheepdogs to play Moose Jaw and Prince Albert this month
by Scott Roos photos by Matt Dunlap Saskatoon’s The Sheepdogs over the years have become as synonymous with their home province of...
Jan 14, 20244 min read


"We like playing rock n roll in cowboy hats" - The Brothers G release debut full length
by Scott Roos photos as marked To many, The Brothers G, a blues/rock power trio made up of brothers Jason (guitar/vocals) and Jordan Gall...
Jan 14, 20244 min read


2023 NSMZ Industry Movers and Shakers Award - Matt Stinn
by Scott Roos staged shots by Aaron Brown/Aaron Brown Photography live shots by Scott Roos It’s true, the annual NSMZ awards are nothing...
Dec 27, 20233 min read


Hannah Georgas with Sam Lynch : A show that warmed the most hardened heart
by Andreea Moore photos by Andreea Moore Hannah Georgas with opener Sam Lynch played the Capital Music Club in Saskatoon on November...
Dec 13, 20232 min read


“Getting back into the swing of things” - Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra is 2023 NSMZ Group of the Year
By Scott Roos photos by Deanna Roos What a long, strange trip it was. For wind instrument players, work in bands, orchestras, and...
Dec 12, 20233 min read


“It feels like we're on the right track.” -2023 NSMZ Rising Star Award winners Checkout Queens
By Scott Roos photo by Tracy Creighton/Copperblue Photography and Design Our 2023 “Rising Star” award winners, Checkout Queens, with the...
Dec 10, 20233 min read


2023 NSMZ Country Artist of the Year: Wolf Willow
by Chris Vasseur photos by Aaron Brown/Aaron Brown Photography Wolf Willow is self described as “Countrypolitan” or what some call "The...
Dec 7, 20232 min read


2023 NSMZ Folk/Roots Artist of the Year: Last Birds
by Scott Roos photo by Aston Istace With the recent sophomore release of Endless Turn of Day Into Night the North Portal duo of Mike...
Dec 7, 20231 min read


Saskatoon Jazz Orchesta to play Strayhorn's Nutcracker on Dec. 16th at the Broadway Theatre
by Scott Roos photos by Deanna Roos On Saturday, December 16th, on the hallowed Broadway Theatre grounds, the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra...
Dec 6, 20233 min read
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