January 2018
Oliver the Crow
January 5, 2018 - 9:00 pm
Description
Kaitlyn Raitz (cello, vocals) and Ben Plotnick (fiddle, vocals) have played folk, bluegrass, Appalachian, and string band music with countless artists across North America. Individually,…
February 2018
The East Pointers
2017 JUNO Award for Traditional Roots Album
February 27, 2018 - 8:00 pm
Description
Winners of the Ensemble of the Year Award at the 2017 Canadian Folk Music Awards and known for their dazzling musicianship and wildly entertaining live…
April 2018
Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys
FIDDLE MASTER DIRECT FROM PEI
April 14, 2018 - 8:00 pm
Description
Winners of the 2014 East Coast Music Award for Roots Traditional Group Recording of the Year, Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys serve up a…
September 2018
Rural Roots Trio
THREE TIMES THE FUN!
September 9, 2018 - 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…
October 2018
Raine Hamilton
Performed with an American Sign Language Interpreter
October 6, 2018 - 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…
November 2018
Ghostboy: Defresne & Young
Superb Playing, Singing, and Songwriting
November 1, 2018 - 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…
January 2019
Canadian Fiddle Revue
The Best in Canadian Fiddle
January 17, 2019 - 8:00 pm
Description
Although our January fiddle show has a new name – Canadian Fiddle Revue – you can still expect to hear a highly entertaining show featuring…
March 2019
St. Patrick’s Day with Kim ’n‘ Jim
An Authentic St. Patrick’s Day Ceili!
March 17, 2019 - 7:30 pm
Description
Violinist Kim de Laforest and guitarist/vocalist Jim McLean join forces to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day. As original members of Saskatoon’s legendary Celtic band Siamsa. Kim…
Còig
Winners of Two East Coast Music Awards
March 19, 2019 - 8:00 pm
Description
One of the most exciting new North American Celtic groups, Còig has a combined total of over 30 group and solo awards and nominations, including…
April 2019
Andrea Beaton & Troy MacGillivray
All-star East Coast Fiddlers
April 25, 2019 - 8:00 pm
Description
East Coast Music Awards winners Andrea Beaton and Troy MacGillivray grew up in the epicentre of Canadian Celtic culture. Their musical adventures have taken them…
June 2019
Twin Fiddles: J.J.Guy & Gordon Stobbe
Two Master Fiddlers and Storytellers
June 4, 2019 - 8:00 pm
Description
Award-winning Canadian fiddlers JJ Guy and Gordon Stobbe have a long history of working together. And what seems to be a long history of playing…
December 2019
Karrnnel and Friends
A Tribute to Orest Sawitsky
December 21, 2019 - 8:00 pm
Description
Toronto fiddler Karrnnel is back to play his yearly December show. He's joined by his two sisters, Kimberly and Kanndece, as they pay tribute to…
Boxing Day Square Dance
You'd Rather Be Square Dancing!
December 26, 2019 - 7:30 pm
Description
Here is a chance for the whole family to get off the sofa and away from the dining table after Christmas and get out on…
January 2020
A Tribute to Everett Larson
Honouring Saskatchewan's Fiddle Legend
January 5, 2020 - 2:00 pm
Description
With the passing of Everett Larson in July, our fiddle and accordion community lost a pioneer. Everett taught generations of fiddlers and accordionists in Saskatoon…
Canadian Fiddle Revue
The Best in Canadian Fiddle
January 16, 2020 - 8:00 pm
Description
While dedicated to the musical roots of the fiddle repertoire, the Canadian Fiddle Revue also embraces the new fiddle music destined to become part of…
February 2020
The Fretless
String Superstars pushing the boundaries of acoustic folk music
February 15, 2020 - 8:00 pm
Description
The Fretless has toured and recorded together since 2012, winning multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards, Western Canadian Awards, and most recently, the 2017 JUNO Award…
March 2022
Twin Fiddles: JJ Guy & Gordon Stobbe
Two Master Fiddlers and Storytellers
March 6, 2022 - 2:00 pm
Description
Award-winning Canadian fiddlers JJ Guy and Gordon Stobbe have a long history of working together. The two also have a long history of playing The…
April 2022
The Fitzgeralds
3-time Canadain fiddle & step-dancing champions!
April 12, 2022 - 8:00 pm
Description
The Fitzgeralds are a family group consisting of three-time Canadian Grandmaster Fiddle and Step Dance champions – Tom, Kerry, & Julie Fitzgerald. With roots in…
September 2022
The Fretless
string superstars pushing the boundaries of acoustic folk music
September 26, 2022 - 7:30 pm
Description
The Fretless has toured and recorded together since 2012, winning multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards, Western Canadian Awards, and most recently, the 2017 JUNO Award…
Calvin Vollrath
North American Fiddle Hall of Fame Member
September 27, 2022 - 7:30 pm
Description
Calvin Vollrath is sensational in the true sense of the word. He has composed close to 800 fiddle tunes, recorded 69 of his own albums,…
January 2023
Fiddlyness’s Shivering Strings Showcase
An All-Star Cast of Canadian Fiddlers!
January 19, 2023 - 7:30 pm
Description
Saskatoon’s annual winter fiddle event, Shivering Strings, returns with its popular instructor showcase. This year’s showcase will feature some of Canada's finest fiddle musicians including…
February 2023
Tristen Durocher
with Joseph Desjarlais, Cathy Sproule, and Clayton Linthicum
February 17, 2023 - 8:30 pm
Description
Tristen Durocher is a 26 year-old Metis fiddler from Buffalo Narrows. After picking up the fiddle at the age of 9, he began attending the…
April 2023
Jane & Kyle
Canadian Grand Masters & North American Irish Fiddle Champions!
April 23, 2023 - 7:30 pm
Description
Canadian fiddle champions Jane Cory and Kyle Burghout have been performing for over a decade and have played to audiences across Canada, the USA, and…
June 2023
Twin Fiddles: J.J. Guy & Gordon Stobbe
an early summer Bassment tradition
June 6, 2023 - 7:30 pm
Description
Award-winning Canadian fiddlers J.J. Guy and Gordon Stobbe have a long history of working together. The two also have a long history of playing The…
January 2024
Fiddlyness’s Shivering Strings Showcase
An All-Star Cast of Canadian Fiddlers!
Thu Jan 18 - 7:30 pm
Description
Saskatoon’s annual winter fiddle event, Shivering Strings, returns with its popular instructor showcase. This year’s showcase will feature some of Canada's finest fiddle musicians including…
February 2024
Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys
“A fiddle fuelled, frenzied hootin’, tootin’, pickin’ and clickin’ old-time"
Sun Feb 25 - 7:30 pm
Description
There’s no other band around like Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys. With a slight bend of his knee and guided by the sharp cuts…
April 2024
Sounds of the Sash with JJ Lavalee, Joseph Desjarlais, and Jordan Daniels
"Lill Soon Di Sancheur Flayshii"
Sun Apr 28 - 2:00 pm
Description
A fiddler and a soulful singer-songwriter, JJ Lavallee is a multi-nominated, multi-award-winning Métis musician. In 2023 JJ had a #1 song, a Top-10 National hit,…
May 2024
Fiddles on Fire featuring Emily Dubois, Becky Wilson, Elsa Felstrom, Catherine Lee, & Sophie View
with Cathy Sproule and Lucas Welsh
Sun May 12 - 2:00 pm
Description
Originally from Langbank, SK, Emily Dubois began her fiddle journey going to the Kenosee Lake Kitchen Party. She moved to Vancouver, completed a degree in…
June 2024
Twin Fiddles: J.J. Guy & Gordon Stobbe
an early summer Bassment tradition
Tue Jun 04 - 7:30 pm
Description
Award-winning Canadian fiddlers J.J. Guy and Gordon Stobbe have a long history of working together. The two also have a long history of playing The…
October 2024
Mary Liv
Album Release: Hello There
Thu Oct 03 - 7:30 pm
Description
Fiddler and songwriter Mary Liv performs old time and original music. She also has a wealth of experience teaching traditional fiddle, banjo, and guitar at…