Saskatchewan Music Awards           

Thursday – 8pm        

YouTube & Facebook

The show will go online for the 2021 Saskatchewan Music Awards. The gala will be streamed tonight on SaskMusic’s Facebook and YouTube pages. There will be performances by acts like The Garrys, Katie Tupper and Jake Vaadeland. It’s so incredible how much music has come out of this province and gained national and international attention. I’ve put a list together of some of the nominees to watch for…

The Hunter Brothers

This powerhouse group out of Shaunavon have been enjoying a huge response from fans and music industry people alike for the latest release Been A Minute. The brothers top the nominations list with nods for best single, Diamonds & Been A Minute, Country Artist and Album of the Year.

Jess Moskaluke

This Langenburg powerhouse released The Demos in February and has been riding high on the charts ever since. Moskaluke is giving The Hunter Brothers a run for their money going head to head in the Single, Country Artist, Album and Video of the Year categories.

Megan Nash

It was deemed a “pandemic” record but really Megan Nash’s Soft Focus Futures was built on the breakup of their marriage. Nash found solace in their music and comfort in their friends. The result was emotional and powerful songs that have garnered the artist nominations for Alternative Artist and Rock/Pop Artist of the Year.

Saskatoon Notables: 

Amanda Hagel and Munroe & Patrick are up for two awards each; Country Artist and Album of the Year. Saskatoon’s Tucker Lane also received a nod for Album of the Year.

The Garrys Get Thee to a Nunnery has got the attention it deserves for their surf rock style. The band was recognized in Alternative Artist and Album of the Year categories.

The North Sound created a huge momentum when the duo released As The Stars Explode. The partners in both music and life are nominated in the Roots/Folk Artist and Indigenous Artist of the Year categories.

This streaming event is free and you can check it out on SaskMusic’s social media channels. For more info, click here.

 

Seek & Find   

Now – Mar. 15           

Western Development Museum 

If you’re looking for something to get you out of the house with the kids, why not head to the Western Development Museum for a “Seek & Find”? This is a chance to wander through Boomtown and explore with a purpose. For one more week this month you will be looking for items that you would pack for a week at a remote cabin… you can only pick 10. Then all February hunt for pictures of Penny Farthing bicycles hidden throughout the museum. The images will be with a letter that will help you solve a riddle once you’ve found them all. Admission to the WDM is between $5 – $12.

For all the details, follow this link.

 

Tonight It’s Poetry     

Sunday                       

Capitol Music Club     

The team at Tonight It’s Poetry have pivoted to a highbred model for its open mic and spoken word events. Sunday night you can join former Saskatoon Slam Team member and Shaw TV’s host of Lit Happens, Danica Lorer live at the Capitol. If you can’t get to the club, you can tune in from the comfort of your own living room as they are streaming the performance on Zoom. The link will be available on the Tonight It’s Poetry Facebook event page. This event is free to the public, all public safety measures apply.

Follow this link for details.

 

Laila Biali Trio

Jan. 29

The Bassment

Juno award winning jazz/pop artist Laila Biali is on the road this winter, warming audiences up with her vocal stylings. Biali has performed alongside some big names in music including Sting, Paula Cole and Suzanne Vega. Biali and her trio are stopping in our city to celebrate women in jazz. Tickets are $34 – $45.

Follow this link for more information.

 

COMING UP…

Aboriginal Storytelling Month          

Feb. 1 – 28     

In-Person & Online  

Wintertime is a sacred time for Indigenous storytelling. It’s a time where traditional teachings were shared through the generations. The Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples has a whole month of events online, in schools and at local libraries to mark Aboriginal Storytelling Month. It’s a fabulous mix of events for all ages including poetry, craft and cooking classes, musical performances, and cultural teachings. There are 72 storytellers on the schedule in every corner of our province and it’s all free.

For all the information and the full schedule, click here.

 

The Mountaintop      

Feb. 2 – 26     

Persephone Theatre

Persephone Theatre is opening its 2022 main stage offerings with a reimagined version of events the evening of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The Mountaintop follows Dr. King after giving his famous speech in Tennessee he ends the evening at the Lorraine Motel and encounters a mysterious stranger with surprising news. This show takes a closer look at the real man behind the civil rights hero, his doubts, fears, and humour. Tickets are $35 – $45.

For more information, follow this link.