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Sisterhood of Song: Paula Cole and Sophie B. Hawkins to tour Western Canada
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...
Oct 9, 20256 min read


Thunder Bay’s Dual Metal Powerhouses The Fixer & Teknosis Bring the “Ugly Knots” Tour West
L-R: The Fixer Current Line Up | Vic Sin (Guitar) | Null (Drums) | Busuzu (Bass) | Melladonna (Vocals) Photography by: Chu Shang by Scott...
Oct 7, 20255 min read


SJO Presents: Beyond Cool – Gerry Mulligan’s Big Band Vision with Shirantha Beddage
By Scott Roos The Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra (SJO) has always had a knack for programming concerts that not only entertain but also...
Sep 30, 20254 min read


Doylefest 2025: Three Days of Music, Culture, and Connection
Article and Photos by Andreea the Narrative Doylefest 2025 had an absolute banger of a lineup that pleased even the most difficult to...
Sep 28, 20253 min read


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


Review: Julia Wedman and the SSO Deliver a Fresh and Joyful Celebration of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
by Scott Roos photos courtesy of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra (writer's note: we took in this show via the livestream. Thank you SSO!)) Over the last 100 or so years, Baroque music has often carried a reputation for being elegant, refined - and if we're being honest, a little buttoned-up. But in the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s season-opening performance, led by internationally renowned baroque violinist Julia Wedman, any such notions were joyfully swept aside in a conc
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival Delivers Good Times and Great Music
Article by Mark Poppen Photos by Tracy Creighton ( Copperblue Photography ) I love me a good music festival, especially if they’re free....
Sep 10, 20256 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


Review: Highwind 's latest single “Payphone”
by Scott Roos Our Grade: B+ Following the success of their 2024 single “Barren Walls” —which held steady on Billboard’s Canadian Rock...
Aug 26, 20252 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


Crash Test Dummies Prove Timeless at The Capitol Music Club
Article and Photos by Melanie Macpherson On July 30, The Capitol Music Club played host to a night steeped in nostalgia as Canada’s...
Aug 13, 20252 min read


More than Music: Finding Family at Dog Patch Music Festival
Article and Photos by Melanie Macpherson We had only just arrived, set up our tent, and loaded it with all our gear - one part of a...
Aug 9, 20256 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


REVIEW: Lachlan Neville’s ‘Arizona’
by Scott Roos Graphic by @blakeberglund cover photo by @littlejackfilms Our Grade: B Released July 7th, Lachlan Neville’s “Arizona” is a...
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Searching for Sunshine: A Ness Creek Story
Article and Photos by Melanie Macpherson There is no single way to fully describe Ness Creek Music Festival. It’s not just the music, or...
Aug 1, 20258 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
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