Writings and Ramblings | North Sask Music Zine

Jan 30, 20210 min read

February 2021: Cover

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Jan 30, 20211 min read

A Letter From the Editor: February 2021

Oops, we did it again. Yeah, NSMZ is still here and still kicking ass and taking names. In fact, we've added three new names to our staff...

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Jan 30, 20213 min read

Poking Holes In the Darkness: Park Valley Bluegrass Prodigies Jake & Ira

By Scott Roos Park Valley bluegrass prodigies Jake Vaadeland and Ira Amundson, better known as the sensational duo Jake & Ira have...

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Jan 30, 20214 min read

I Remain Hopeful That Live Music Will Return In 2021: SaskMusic Executive Director Michael Dawson

By Mark Allard-Will Twenty-twenty will, regardless of how you personally view responses to the pandemic, forever be a phonetic sound to...

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Jan 30, 20215 min read

Support The Supporters: Reservoir Records & Jordy Balicki

By Will Yannacoulias Prince Albert musician and producer Jordy Balicki has been a creative force locally for over a decade, first with...

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Jan 30, 20214 min read

CAMP Program Innovator Eliza Doyle

by Dara Schindelka Eliza Mary Doyle is a familiar name in the Saskatchewan music scene. For the last five years Doyle has been touring...

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Jan 30, 20214 min read

The Thrill of Victory: Jay & Jo Carrying On the Trudel Legacy With Critically Acclaimed Record

by Scott Roos Released in spite of COVID19 in July of 2020, Prince Albert expats Jay & Jo’s latest full length entitled Victory was a...

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Jan 30, 20215 min read

Becoming Your Own Favourite Band: The Mystery of Jam Street Revealed

by Mark Hodgman There's something mysterious and intimidating about entering a building without any windows or way of seeing what's...

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Jan 30, 20215 min read

We Were Influencers Before There Were Influencers: Erica Ehm Reflects on Her Time at Much Music

By Scott Roos In the 80’s, 90’s and early aughts, there was arguably no better place to find out about new music than by turning on your...

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Jan 30, 20214 min read

It’s a Form of Communication, When You Entertain: Audrey Neubuhr & The Hillbilly Homestead

By Will Yannacoulias Tucked on the edge of the Nesbit Provincial Forest, among the poplar bluffs and small farms between the communities...

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Jan 30, 20212 min read

Bombargo: From Humble Beginnings to the Goodtime Guarantee

by Andrew Liles Bombargo brothers, Anthony Thoen (guitar) and Nathan Thoen (lead vocals), took time out of their hectic schedule to chat...

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Jan 30, 20213 min read

I’m Glad I’m Being Compared To Someone That I Like: Saskatoon's Tucker Lane Discuss Influences

By Scott Roos For Johnny Sinclair and Leslie Stanwyck, 2020 was a busy year. They saw the launching of their own personal imprint...

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Jan 5, 20211 min read

Breaking News: Saskatoon’s Grey Records announces Grey Matter 2 charity compilation

By Will Yannacoulias Saskatoon’s Grey Records announced today that the Grey Matter 2 compilation is now available for preorder. The...

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Dec 27, 20200 min read

January 2021: Cover

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Dec 27, 20202 min read

A Letter From the Editor - January 2021

Hello once again. So... We weren't going to do another issue. We were going to take the month off. But, to be honest, all the "best of...

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Dec 27, 20201 min read

Artist of the Year: JJ Voss

Regina based country roots rocker JJ Voss, COVID aside, has had a pretty good 2020. Starting with the release of his third outing Come...

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Dec 27, 20202 min read

Duo/Group of the Year: The North Sound

The North Sound, a Saskatoon based duo featuring multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter Forrest Eaglespeaker and life partner Nevada...

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Dec 27, 20201 min read

Record of the Year: People of the Sun's Last Day of Summer

2020 presented us with several unexpected and excellent albums. The group that stands out the most is People of The Sun with their debut...

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Dec 27, 20202 min read

News Story of the Year: Fury Guitar's Jack Facca

By Will Yannacoulias The October 2020 issue of NSMZ featured an interview with new Fury Guitars owner Jack Facca. Fury Guitars was a...

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Dec 27, 20202 min read

Photo of the Year - Belle Plaine Performs in Prince Albert

At NSMZ we are very fortunate to have an experienced staff photographer who likes unconventional and unique shots. We have made use of...

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