September 2018
Neil Currie: My Life – The Music of Billy Joel
Over 20 Classic Billy Joel Songs!
Fri Sep 07 - 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 classic…
The Stone Frigate Big Band
All Your Favourite Big Band Tunes
Sat Sep 08 - 8:00 pm
Description
Start off your Bassment season on a high note with the big band sounds of the Stone Frigate Big Band. You’ll hear the instrumental hits…
Rural Roots Trio
THREE TIMES THE FUN!
Sun Sep 09 - 2:00 pm
Description
The Rural Roots Trio plays music from the one-room school dances of old with a modern flair. Featuring award-winning fiddler JJ Guy from Lintlaw, award-winning…
Big Dave McLean
The Undisputed King of Prairie Blues
Fri Sep 14 - 9:00 pm
Description
Much revered and loved by blues fans across Canada, JUNO Award winning Big Dave McLean has been hooting, hollering, and testifying through every juke joint…
Denise Valle
Passionate, Enlightened, and Ethereal
Sat Sep 15 - 8:00 pm
Description
Soulful songstress Denise Valle fuses the hypnotic warmth of R&B with the insatiability of pop. With love as her subject and soul as her sound,…
Zaki Ibrahim
Thu Sep 20 - 8:00 pm
Description
South African-Canadian Zaki Ibrahim is a globally distinguished singer, songwriter, and producer known for making music that cannot be defined by any one genre. The…
Rick Fines
Master of Acoustic Blues
Fri Sep 21 - 9:00 pm
Description
A veteran of the North American blues and folk circuits, Rick Fines crafts a unique blend of warm-hearted blues, juke joint folk, and dockside soul…
Carn Davidson 9
Accessible Original Jazz
Sat Sep 22 - 8:00 pm
Description
A collaborative project between JUNO Award nominated artists trombonist William Carn and saxophonist Tara Davidson, the Carn Davidson 9 is a nine piece, ensemble that…
The Claire Lynch Band
"one of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today" - Dolly Parton
Thu Sep 27 - 8:00 pm
Description
Long recognized and praised as a creative force in acoustic music, Claire Lynch is an artist who continually pushes the boundaries of the bluegrass genre.…
The Cory Weeds Quartet
featuring pianist David Hazeltine
Fri Sep 28 - 9:00 pm
Description
A saxophonist with an expressive sound rooted in jazz tradition, Cory Weeds has released 14 recordings as a leader on Cellar Live, the label that…
October 2018
Saskatoon Musicians’ Association Gala Showcase
17 brilliant performers - 5 musical acts - 1 unforgettable evening!
Thu Oct 04 - 8:00 pm
Description
The Saskatoon Musicians’ Association celebrates its 108th year with Gala Showcase 2018 – a star-studded evening featuring the diverse musical styles of some of Saskatoon’s…
Heidi Munro & Soul Sensation
Classic Hits of Motown, Disco, and Soul
Fri Oct 05 - 9:00 pm
Description
If you are a fan of the Motown, soul, and disco eras, you will love Heidi Munro & The RealGroovySoulSensation. With a set list of…
Raine Hamilton
Performed with an American Sign Language Interpreter
Sat Oct 06 - 8:00 pm
Description
Back for her third visit to The Bassment, Raine Hamilton creates music that tips between the earthly and the otherworldly; it is anchored in relatable…
Daniel Champagne
"a killer guitar player"
Tue Oct 09 - 8:00 pm
Description
Described as “the finest guitar player of his generation”, Australian-born and Nashville-based Daniel Champagne spent his late teens and early twenties touring the world with…
Doc MacLean & Albert Frost
CanAfrica National Steel Blues Tour
Wed Oct 10 - 8:00 pm
Description
Ride shotgun on an epic, blues road tour as Doc MacLean and Albert Frost unite in a four wheel, continental drift. Mixing Delta with west…
Jimmy Rankin
2011 SOCAN Songwriter of the Year
Thu Oct 11 - 8:00 pm
Description
One of the most famed Canadian songwriters, Jimmy Rankin wrote such classic Rankin Family hits as “North Country,” “You Feel The Same Way Too,” and…
Jenie Thai
"an uncommon talent, full of life and zest and sparkling energy" -
Richard Flohill
Fri Oct 12 - 9:00 pm
Description
In just a few short years Jenie Thai has made a mark on the Canadian blues scene. Her first EP’s title track Lady Flower won…
Bob Brough Quartet
Straight Ahead Swinging Jazz
Sat Oct 13 - 8:00 pm
Description
Throughout several decades, tenor saxophonist Bob Brough has been a mainstay of the Toronto music scene as a leader, sideman, and composer. During the ‘80s…
Romi Mayes
"Look out world - Romi Mayes is coming!"
- No Depression
Sun Oct 14 - 7:30 pm
Description
If you haven't heard of Winnipeg singer-songwriter Romi Mayes yet, it's time you have. One of the hardest working independent musicians touring the globe today,…
Coco Love Alcorn
"as sweet and cool as a tub of häagen-dazs ice-cream"
Thu Oct 18 - 8:00 pm
Description
Blessed with a voice hailed by the press as extraordinary, beautiful, and haunting, Coco Love Alcorn is known for her witty and playful character, love…
The Dime Notes
blues drenched and clarinet driven 1920's New Orleans jazz
Fri Oct 19 - 8:00 pm
Description
Digging way, way back into the blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920’s New Orleans jazz, the Dime Notes have unearthed a repertoire of stomps, blues, and…
The Accordion Project: Ray Penner & Ken Pizurny
A Trip Around the World on Two Accordions!
Sat Oct 20 - 8:00 pm
Description
Accordionists Ken Pizurny and Ray Penner are returning to the Bassment to present their unique repertoire highlighting their instrument’s expressive range. Take a musical journey…
Kat Danser
sweet vocals, lyrical genius, and instrumental prowess
Mon Oct 22 - 8:00 pm
Description
Kat Danser doesn’t just play the blues - she studies it, lives it, breathes it, and elevates it from sweaty, smoky beer joints to centre…
The Once
The Heart and Soul of Newfoundland
Wed Oct 24 - 8:00 pm
Description
Newfoundland has a storied history of stunning songwriters, poets, and players. Over the course of the last decade The Once have writ and knit themselves…
Pretty Archie
bluegrass, country, folk, and blues
Thu Oct 25 - 8:00 pm
Description
Long-time friends Brian Cathcart (vocals/guitar), Matt McNeil (mandolin), Colin Gillis (bass), Redmond MacDougall (banjo/percussion) and recently added Scott MacLean (guitar/mandolin) create and perform music with…
McNeill, Rud, Tosoff, and Mathieu
Inspired Sounds and Words: A Canadian Perspective
Fri Oct 26 - 9:00 pm
Description
Dean McNeill (trumpet/compositions) is joined by JUNO Award winner Mike Rud (guitar), Amanda Tosoff (piano), and Véronique Mathieu (violin) for an intimate evening of inspired…
Freddy & Francine
Pop - Americana - R&B - Folk
Sat Oct 27 - 8:00 pm
Description
The story of Lee Ferris and Bianca Caruso (aka Freddy and Francine) sounds like a script for a movie. They met on the set of…
Oysterband 3
"tremendous, joyous, remarkable......the cream of their genre." Rolling Stone
Wed Oct 31 - 8:00 pm
Description
Combining folk sensibility and acoustic instruments with rock dynamics and sharp, engaged songwriting, Oysterband has become legendary for the passion and energy of their live…
November 2018
Ghostboy: Defresne & Young
Superb Playing, Singing, and Songwriting
Thu Nov 01 - 8:00 pm
Description
Multiple award winning studio and live performance musicians Denis Dufresne (vocal, fiddle, etc.) and Aaron Young (vocal, guitar, etc.) have moved from the back of…
Sean Burns & Lost Country
with special guest T. Buckley
Fri Nov 02 - 9:00 pm
Description
Described by Americana Roots U.K as “a hugely talented singer-songwriter who plays a brand of country music from way out on the left of the…