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I know we’re still a ways away from the start of Spring but there’s nothing like the lineup announcement for the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival (June 22 – July 1, 2018) to kick my summer planning into high gear. Here are my picks for can’t miss shows. Soulful Sound Dee Dee Bridgewater & the Memphis […]

William Boan (2)/ Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra

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No jitters for Boan as he makes his solo debut with the SSO

November 16, 2017 Britainy Zapshalla

When you ask Saskatoon violinist William Boan about his approaching concert with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, he shows no sign of jitters. When you mention that he’s sharing the bill with Polaris prize winning throat singer Tanya Tagaq, who usually sells out, he still doesn’t flinch. Could it be his current training to become a […]

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Chave celebrates little ghouls and goblins with music

October 27, 2017 Britainy Zapshalla

Candy, costumes, make-believe and more; for Sylvia Chave Halloween isn’t just one day, it’s a season. Chave is kicking off the Singing with Sylvia season with her Halloween Howl (Oct. 30 & 31, 2017) at The Refinery. These concerts are designed for the pre-school set but Chave says her music does just as much […]

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Brit’s Picks Sept. 7 – 14

September 7, 2017 Britainy Zapshalla

Gone Country Today – Sunday Various Venues Saskatoon has gone country this week as the biggest party on the music scene, Canadian Country Music Week hits town. Stars like Saskatchewan’s own Jess Moskaluke will perform, meet fans and hob nob their way through some of the industry’s biggest names. This of course […]

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Saskatoon gears up for Country music’s big week

September 7, 2017 Britainy Zapshalla

“I’m going to cram it all in and sleep later!” That’s Candace Finch’s game plan when it comes to PotashCorp Country Music Week in Saskatoon. Finch volunteers with the Saskatchewan Country Music Association but this week, she’s taking time off to be a fan. “I love everything about country music,” says Finch. “It’s not the […]

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Jazz Festin’ with the kids

June 29, 2017 Britainy Zapshalla

Beer gardens, rocking concerts and late nights, the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is not an event that immediately screams family but it might just be a chance to start a musical tradition. “Families are really important to our development,” says the festival’s artistic director Kevin Tobin. “Kids bring a real energy to the festival and […]

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The Sunset Kids signal Palmer’s musical evolution

June 22, 2017 Britainy Zapshalla

Guitar player, music producer, songwriter or even a former Canadian Idol contestant, Josh Palmer isn’t worried about how you know him, he just wants you to hear what he’s been up to lately. ” I’m flattered when people come up to me and say they enjoyed any performance of mine,” says Palmer. “I was a […]

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Fitch vying for a sweet spot on country music scene

June 15, 2017 Britainy Zapshalla

A few votes from the public could be just what Kelsey Fitch needs to cap off one of the biggest years of her life. Fitch is a new mom to Maddox and she’s been chosen to represent Saskatchewan in the 2017 Canadian Country Music Award’s spotlight contest. “This is a huge opportunity for me!” Fitch explains, […]

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Local teacher fulfills passion with Pippin

May 25, 2017 Britainy Zapshalla

Sean Brandt lives a double life. By day he’s a mild mannered teacher at Warman High School, by night, he’s a powerhouse of musical theatre. Brandt is set to play the title character in the Fireside Singers production of Pippin. “Many of my students have no idea I moonlight as a singer,” says Brandt. “It’s […]

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Allen ends the SSO season with a bang… literally

May 11, 2017 Britainy Zapshalla

A year’s worth of rehearsal time is about to payoff for the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s principal percussionist. Bryan Allen has been spending months driving between rehearsal spaces preparing for the concert of a lifetime playing Vincent Ho’s Shaman with the SSO as part of its season finale O, Canada!. “I haven’t been able to put […]

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2018 Summer Planning – Jazz Festival Releases Lineup

No jitters for Boan as he makes his solo debut with the SSO

Chave celebrates little ghouls and goblins with music

Brit’s Picks Sept. 7 – 14

Saskatoon gears up for Country music’s big week

Jazz Festin’ with the kids

The Sunset Kids signal Palmer’s musical evolution

Fitch vying for a sweet spot on country music scene

Local teacher fulfills passion with Pippin

Allen ends the SSO season with a bang… literally

New series set to reach Climax

A new vampire queen in Toontown

Local grindhouse flick aims to please

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