February 2020
J.P. Cormier
A Master Musician at the Height of His Career!
Wed Feb 19 - 8:00 pm
Description
Bluegrass, folk, country, and Celtic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist J.P. Cormier has won 13 East Coast Music Awards in his remarkable 37-year career. With recording credits…
Belle Plaine
an unfailing ability to weave stories, genres, and emotions
Fri Feb 21 - 9:00 pm
Description
Singer-songwriter Belle Plaine has built a loyal following and has played gigs at Folk Alliance International, JUNOfest and the Regina Folk Festival. A career musician…
Harrison² featuring Mike Murley & Steve Wallace
two generations of jazzers meet
Sat Feb 22 - 8:00 pm
Description
Harrison² (pronounced Harrison squared) is a Toronto-based jazz quartet featuring up-and-coming instrumentalists Harry Vetro (drums) and Harrison Argatoff (sax), alongside Canadian jazz legends Mike Murley…
Jazz Affair
6 Super Singers!
Thu Feb 27 - 8:00 pm
Description
Comprised of six unique voices (three female — three male), Jazz Affair has a varied repertoire that includes jazz standards and popular songs rearranged with…
Shemekia Copeland
with Rott'n Dan & Lightnin' Willy
Fri Feb 28 - 9:00 pm
Description
American blues chanteuse Shemekia Copeland never holds back. The daughter of legendary blues man Johnny Copeland, Shemekia’s first public performance was at the famed Cotton…
Shawn Holt & The Teardrops with Sugar Brown
with opener the BC Read Duo
Sat Feb 29 - 8:00 pm
Description
The son of legendary blues icon Magic Slim, Shawn Holt carries on the tradition of authentic, soul-searching Chicago blues. Having inherited his both his father’s…
March 2020
The U of S Jazz Ensemble
Hear the jazz stars of tomorrow today!
Fri Mar 06 - 9:00 pm
Description
The U of S Jazz Ensemble has toured western Canada, the Northern United States, and Quebec and is directed by Dean McNeill. The groups has commissioned and…
Nat the Cat featuring Tim Tamashiro
The Life and Music of Nat King Cole
Sat Mar 07 - 8:00 pm
Description
Nat King Cole met more than his fair share of career challenges and racism. Yet, he remained one of the most thoughtful and gracious entertainers…
R Grunwald
Wed Mar 11 - 8:00 pm
Description
Toronto keyboardist R Grunwald has played on sessions for hundreds of musicians and has served as bandleader for jazz/pop chanteuse Jill Barber and country/folk songwriter…
The Slocan Ramblers
Canada's #1 Bluegrass Group
Thu Mar 12 - 8:00 pm
Description
The reigning champions of Canadian bluegrass, The Slocan Ramblers are back showcasing their unique blend of bluegrass, old-time, and folk. The band’s three albums, including…
Ray Bonneville
JUN) Award Winning Blues Master
Tue Mar 17 - 8:00 pm
Description
Born in Canada and raised in the United States, Ray Bonneville is a folk and blues-influenced, song and groove man strongly influenced by the deep…
Madison Violet
Canadian Folk Music Award Winners
Thu Mar 19 - 8:00 pm
Description
Winners of the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year, Madison Violet have been writing and creating beautiful music together since…
The Lost Highway Navigators
Fri Mar 20 - 9:00 pm
Description
Delivering “cosmic honkytonk and pan-galactic western swing", the Lost Highway Navigators recall the classic country music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. The set list…
Gerard Weber Group
The Music of Pat Metheny
Sat Mar 21 - 8:00 pm
Description
Returning for its fourth performance in as many years, the Gerard Weber Group will play an evening of music focused around the music of jazz…
Aaron Karpinka
Thu Mar 26 - 8:00 pm
Description
As one half of the Karpinka Brothers, Aaron Karpinka has released four LPs and built a reputation for unwavering positivity. With Tender Heart Aaron steps…
The Sharon Minemoto Quartet
accessible jazz from the west coast
Fri Mar 27 - 9:00 pm
Description
West coast pianist and composer Sharon Minemoto’s latest album, Safe Travels, is dedicated to the memory of her long-time life partner, jazz saxophonist and pianist…
Bruce Molsky
Grammy-nomimated Appalachian master
Sat Mar 28 - 8:00 pm
Description
A revered ambassador for America’s old-time Appalachian mountain music, Bruce Molsky is a globetrotting performer, educator, and recording artist. His expansive discography includes seven solo…
April 2020
Gabrielle Papillon
with Raine Hamilton
Thu Apr 02 - 8:00 pm
Description
Gabrielle Papillon’s newest album, Shout, is a triumph. Starting with the inner rumblings of the mind of an anxious person who struggles among crowds, it…
The Randy Woods Band
Catchy Hooks & Funky Grooves
Fri Apr 03 - 9:00 pm
Description
Well-known as front man of the prairie R&B band Absofunkinlutely, Randy Woods is a long-time lover of soul, reggae, and groove music. He has recently…
The Jeremy Ledbetter Trio
featuring Rich Brown (bass) and Larnell Lewis (drums)
Sat Apr 04 - 8:00 pm
Description
An engaging and fiery performer whose music knows no boundaries, Canadian pianist Jeremy Ledbetter has made a career travelling the far-flung corners of the globe.…
Christine Tassan et les Imposteures
Gypsy jazz at its finest!
Sun Apr 05 - 6:30 pm
Description
It has been almost 15 years since Christine Tassan et les Imposteures started honing their craft in the Gypsy jazz milieu. Pioneers of the Gypsy wave that…
Styles Montreux & Hot Club Saskatoon
featuring Shelley Ewing
Thu Apr 09 - 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…
Tim Williams
International Award Winning Blues Man
Thu Apr 16 - 8:00 pm
Description
Having won a legion of fans who appreciate his superb singing, playing, and story-telling, blues man Tim Williams has become a Bassment favourite. With a…
Eliza Mary Doyle
Fri Apr 17 - 9:00 pm
Description
Bright, feisty, and fierce, Eliza Mary Doyle is an award-winning, banjo-playing troubadour of exceptional talent and vision. Accompanied by Paula McGuigan (upright bass), Liza Holder…
Barrie Redford & JazzBarrie Showband
featuring vocalist Kathryn Schulz
Sat Apr 18 - 8:00 pm
Description
Formed to play at the 2001 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, the JazzBarrie Showband plays a pleasing mix of jazz, swing, Latin, and Dixieland. The band…
Roxanne Potvin
from blues to folk and from soul to pop
Thu Apr 23 - 8:00 pm
Description
JUNO-Nominated singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Roxanne Potvin has collaborated with legendary artists such as Daniel Lanois, John Hiatt,Colin James, Colin Linden, and Bruce Cockburn. Roxanne…
Megan Nash
Saskatchewan's First Lady of Song!
Sat Apr 25 - 8:00 pm
Description
Two time WCMA nominee Megan Nash has been described by CBC Radio One’s Tom Allen as having “a powerful voice and an authoritative style.” On…
CALVIN VOLLRATH
featuring Freddie & Sheila Pelletier
Sun Apr 26 - 2:00 pm
Description
With two Grand North American Old-Time Fiddle Championships, 700 fiddle compositions, and 69 recordings, Calvin Vollrath is a world-class fiddler with a truly international career.…
May 2020
Richard Inman
Great Songs and a Great Voice!
Fri May 01 - 9:00 pm
Description
A staple of Winnipeg’s folk and country scene, Richard Inman is blessed with a rich baritone voice and a delicate musical touch. His mature songs…
The Joel Frahm Trio
one of the most respected tenor sax players in jazz today
Sat May 02 - 8:00 pm
Description
A regular on the New York City club circuit, award-winning saxophonist Joel Frahm has appeared alongside noted jazz artists such as Brad Mehldau, Bill Charlap,…