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Elias James with Anna Klein
Two Very Talented Singer Songwriters
Wed Sep 06 - 8:00 pm
Description
Known for his heartfelt, honest lyrics, carefully crafted guitar work, and witty stage banter, Elias James’s frequent trips to Nashville have imparted a country edge…
Neil Currie presents My Life: The Music of Billie Joel
Over 20 Great Billie Joel Songs!
Fri Sep 08 - 9:00 pm
Description
Drawing on his experience as a duelling pianist, Neil Currie has put together an entertaining evening that features him singing and playing all the hits…
The Stone Frigate Big Band
With Vocalist Robyn Knight
Sat Sep 09 - 8:00 pm
Description
For 22 years, the 18-piece Stone Frigate Big Band has been a mainstay of the Saskatchewan jazz scene. With yearly gigs at Danceland, The Bassment,…
Matthew Byrne
Award-Winning Interpreter of the Folk Songs of Newfoundland
Fri Sep 15 - 9:00 pm
Description
Born into a family of Newfoundland music makers, Matthew Byrne’s repertoire is heavily influenced by that unique musical heritage of weaving great stories with beautiful…
Heidi Munro & the RealGroovyBand
JAZZ BLUES R&B ROCK
Sat Sep 16 - 8:00 pm
Description
Surrounded by some of the best musicians in the province, Heidi Munro returns to The Bassment to perform a night of jazz, blues, and R…
Fortunate Ones
"two voices singing as one"
Sun Sep 17 - 7:30 pm
Description
Catherine Allan and Andrew O’Brien’s dynamic, harmony-entwined performances are a blend of contemporary folk, roots, and pop that elevates the seemingly effortless union of their…
The Fretless
2017 JUNO Award Winners
Fri Sep 22 - 9:00 pm
Description
Winners of the 2017 JUNO for Instrumental Album of Year, the Fretless’ goal is to expand the rhythmic, harmonic, melodic, and arrangement style of folk…
Hot Club Saskatoon & Styles Montreux
featuring vocalist Shelley Ewing
Sat Sep 23 - 8:00 pm
Description
Hot Club Saskatoon plays the swing standards made famous by Django Reinhardt in the 1930s and ‘40s. Mild-mannered Ross Nykiforuk steps out of the phone…
JP Cormier & Dave Gunning
East Coast Superstars!
Fri Sep 29 - 9:00 pm
Description
Story-teller, singer-songwriter, and working class hero Dave Gunning has 8 ECMAs, two Canadian Folk Music Awards, and 11 critically acclaimed recordings. Singer-songwriter and virtuoso multi-instrumentalist…
Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne & David Vest
Two Piano Boogie-Woogie Blues
Sat Sep 30 - 8:00 pm
Description
With over a century of experience in the music business between them,Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne and David Vest bring their acclaimed Pianorama show to The…
Diana Panton
Two-Time JUNO Award Winner
Sun Oct 01 - 7:30 pm
Description
JUNO Award-winning jazz vocalist Diana Panton returns to perform with master musicians Reg Schwager (guitar) and Neil Swainson (bass). Known for her delicate, heartfelt renderings…
Saskatoon Musicians’ Association Gala
13 Performers - 5 Musical Acts!
Thu Oct 05 - 8:00 pm
Description
The Saskatoon Musicians’ Association celebrates its 107th year with Gala Showcase 2017 featuring member recording artists: The Ray Elliot Trio, Heidi Munro and The RealGroovyBand,…
The PianoMen
Jazz Blues Rock Boogie-Woogie
Sat Oct 07 - 8:00 pm
Description
Back by popular demand, The PianoMen features David Fong, Don Griffith, Kim Salkeld, and Ray Stephanson playing everything from sensitive ballads to blistering boogie-woogie. It’s…
Twin Bandit with Oliver Swain
A Hauntingly Beautiful Vocal Blend
Tue Oct 10 - 8:00 pm
Description
Signed to Netwerk Records, singer songwriter duo Twin Bandit - Hannah Walker and Jamie Elliot - have been getting some serious attention recently with appearances…
Adyn Townes
Alternative Indie-Folk
Wed Oct 11 - 8:00 pm
Description
The music of Adyn Townes is challenging alternative indie-folk with raw and honest lyrics. Having turned a fall into the ocean and months of recovery…
Piano Chameleons: Herskowitz and Roney
Two Piano Jazz Arrangements of Classical
Thu Oct 12 - 8:00 pm
Description
Two piano masters of eastern Canada, Matt Herskowitz and John Roney have joined forces to create a unique musical experience combining the discipline of classical…
Pretty Archie
Blues, Country, Folk, and Bluegrass
Fri Oct 13 - 9:00 pm
Description
Hailing from musically fertile Cape Breton Island, Pretty Archie’s honest, heartfelt writing connects listeners to a saltwater perspective on modern living. Their fun-loving and, at…
The U of S Jazz Ensemble
Hear the Jazz Musicians of Tomorrow Today!
Sat Oct 14 - 8:00 pm
Description
Directed by Dean McNeill, the U of S Jazz Ensemble has released six CDs in its Bumper Crop series and has performed throughout Western Canada.…
Tony McManus
CELTIC GUITAR VIRTUOSO
Wed Oct 18 - 8:00 pm
Description
Recognized throughout the world as the leading guitarist in Celtic music, Tony McManus learned his craft by listening to his family’s record collection. In McManus’s…
The Accordion Project: Ray Penner & Ken Pizurny
A Trip Around the World on Two Accordions!
Fri Oct 20 - 9:00 pm
Description
Having played in Saskatoon groups for over 40 years, duo accordionists Ray Penner and Ken Pizurny recently began collaborating to create a unique repertoire that…
The Willows
Dynamic Close-Harmony Vocal Trio
Sat Oct 21 - 8:00 pm
Description
While they were pursuing bachelor's degrees in dance from Ryerson in Toronto, the members of the Willows discovered their vocal prowess by accident in a…
AHI
Indie-Soul and Alt-Folk
Wed Oct 25 - 8:00 pm
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With a voice like “gravel on silk”, indie-soul and alt-folk songwriter AHI (pronounced “eye”) is a soulful troubadour with the keen ability to deliver a…
Matt Patershuk
Honest Retro-Country
Thu Oct 26 - 8:00 pm
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Matt Patershuk’s unaffected singing belongs to a different time. His voice reflects a reserve and unspoken toughness that is rarely heard today. Patershuk’s songs are…
Donny Parenteau
Saskatchewan's Vocal & Fiddle Superstar
Fri Oct 27 - 9:00 pm
Description
Born and raised in Prince Albert, Donny Parenteau is much more than a country music vocalist. He is also an extremely talented instrumentalist on fiddle,…
OctoBeerFest with the Heidelberg Band
Featuring Vocalist Sylvia Bender
Sat Oct 28 - 8:00 pm
Description
Our first Octoberfest is really an Octo-Beer-fest with beer and sausage samplings included. Live music will be provided by Saskatoon’s own leiderhosen-garbed minstrels of song…
Mairi Rankin & Mac Morin
Cape Breton Fiddle, Piano, and Step Dancing
Sun Oct 29 - 7:30 pm
Description
A member of Cape Breton’s legendary Rankin family, Mairi Rankin plays fiddle, sings, and step-dances up a storm. Influenced by some of the East Coast’s…
Alex Cuba
Hot Latin Grooves
Fri Nov 03 - 9:00 pm
Description
Latin Grammy winning singer-songwriter Alex Cuba is known for his sugarcane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks, and powerful guitar riffs. Making his fourth visit to The Bassment,…
Mallory Chipman Quintet
Sat Nov 04 - 8:00 pm
Description
Known for her rich, expressive voice and hailed as an old school jazz chanteuse with new school attitude, Mallory Chipman has worked with Canadian jazz…
Guy Davis
A One-Man Feel Good Blues Revue
Mon Nov 06 - 8:00 pm
Description
One of the finest proponents of acoustic blues in the world, Guy Davis has performed across North America, Europe, the UK, Australia and South America.…
Vishtèn
Stars of Acadian Folk Music
Wed Nov 08 - 8:00 pm
Description
One of the most respected and imaginative Acadian bands to come out of the east coast of Canada, Vishtèn has released four albums, won numerous…