"Big, shouty, hook laden choruses" - Saskatoon's GreenWing release highly anticipated sophomore record
by Scott Roos Our grade: B Eatin’ It, the highly anticipated sophomore outing from Saskatoon based GreenWing, is a strong set of eight...
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Mar 35 min read
“We want people to see what we need them to hear” - Stray thoughts on the Saskatoon Symphony’s streamed presentation of their Kinan Azmeh Concert
by Scott Roos photos by Julie Isaac/Julie Isaac Photography Okay so normally I wouldn't write a review in the first person like this....
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Mar 33 min read
Review: Jack Semple pays his respects to Gordon Lightfoot with a stunning show in Prince Albert (March 1st, 2024)
words and pictures by Scott Roos This past Friday, March 1st at Prince Albert’s EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts, renowned Saskatchewan...
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Jan 283 min read
Review: The Sheepdogs "Backroad Boogie" tour stop in Prince Albert lives up to the hype (Jan. 25/2024)
by Scott Roos photos by Scott Roos This past Thursday, January 25th, Prince Albert’s EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts, were treated to a...
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Jan 272 min read
Review: The Brothers G play scintillating album release show at Amigos (Jan. 19/2024)
by Scott Roos photos by Tracy Creighton/Copperblue Photo and Design Friday, January 19th, at Amigos Cantina in Saskatoon, an air of...
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Dec 20, 20234 min read
“It's a work that brings people together” - Saskatoon Symphony performs brilliant interpretation of Handel’s Messiah
by Scott Roos photos by Julie Issac of Julie Isaac Photography This past Friday, Dec. 15th, The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra (SSO), under...
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Dec 13, 20232 min read
Hannah Georgas with Sam Lynch : A show that warmed the most hardened heart
by Andreea Moore photos by Andreea Moore Hannah Georgas with opener Sam Lynch played the Capital Music Club in Saskatoon on November...
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Dec 5, 20233 min read
Review: Jess Moskaluke brings a double portion of holiday cheer to The Capitol Music Club
by Scott Roos photos by Aaron Brown of Aaron Brown Photography This past Friday, December 1st, Saskatoon’s Capitol Music Club was...
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Dec 3, 20232 min read
Review: Jay & Jo along with Brenner Holash play flawless holiday concert at Rock Trout (Nov.30/2023)
by Scott Roos photos by Scott Roos/Scotty the Rooster Photography This past Thursday, November 30th, the fine folks of Prince Albert were...
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Nov 24, 20232 min read
“Nevermore, Nevermind" - The release that invents a genre
By Andreea Moore “Nevermore, Nevermind” is an engagingly unique release by the collective fronted by “The Preacher Man” himself Darryl...
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Nov 20, 20232 min read
“Nashville or Nothing”- Steven Lee Olsen Makes An Appearance at Saskatoon’s Capitol Music Club
Photos by: Ashton Istace and Wade Garvias Written by: Ashton Istace Edited by: Chris Istace What seemed to be a quiet Saturday night on...
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Nov 15, 20232 min read
“Oh yeah!” - KISS plays a literally incendiary set at Saskatoon’s SaskTel Centre
by Scott Roos photos by Deanna Roos/Contingent Colours Photography There were explosions, big explosions, impressive pyro, giant screens,...
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Nov 15, 20233 min read
The Tea Party and I Mother Earth prove Big Shiny 90's are alive and well at TCU Place (Nov. 10/2023)
by Scott Roos photos by Deanna Roos/Contingent Colours Photography It was a 90’s CanRock dream double billing this past Friday, November...
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Nov 13, 20233 min read
“Bow to the Queen” - Shania Twain puts on country pop masterclass in Saskatoon (Nov. 9/2023)
by Scott Roos photos by Deanna Roos/Contingent Colours Photography This past Thursday, November 9th, the “Queen of Country Pop Music”...
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Oct 29, 20233 min read
Review: SSO and Sarah Slean provide a captivating snapshot of Joni Mitchell tunes at TCU Place
by Scott Roos photos by Julie Isaac Photography As a delicate flurry of snow began to gently cloak the streets of Saskatoon this past...
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Sep 25, 20232 min read
Jinjer brings Slavic Metal spice to Saskatoon
by Mark Allard-Will photos by Mac Ulmer Within Saskatchewan's Metal community, it was quite the cause for celebration when Jinjer...
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Sep 13, 20233 min read
Review: The Chicks perform unforgettable, career spanning set in Saskatoon (Sept.10/2023)
by Scott Roos photos by Contingent Colours Photography (Deanna Roos) “Wide open spaces” It’s a familiar, anthemic refrain that’s...
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Sep 11, 20232 min read
Review: Tight harmonies, blues, folk, twang, skibida bee bop: The GodDamsels bring it all in PA
words and pictures by Scott Roos This past Friday, September 8th at the Rock Trout in Prince Albert, Edmonton's The GodDamsels put on an...
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Aug 29, 20235 min read
“You’re kinda making your own salad” Ryan Shotton explains artist selection of bluegrass festival
by Scott Roos photos by Scott and Deanna Roos “It was pumpin’. The crowd was eating it up. They were nice and warmed up.” Mandolin picker...
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Aug 25, 20239 min read
"It's an immersive experience" Northern Lights Bluegrass Camp 2023 classes in session
by Scott Roos photos by Scott and Deanna Roos *editor's note: I am speaking about the camp this time round from the standpoint of a total...
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