Folk quintet Union Duke bridges soulful indie-rock with bluegrass and country, belting out soaring harmonies in three and four parts. Their songs are irresistible with a heartbreak of twang and a bootshake of rock and roll. Union Duke is two-fifths city, two-fifths country, and one-fifth whiskey.
As Collins gathers up innumerable awards and nominations by these various ensembles, Collins, who’s comfortable on mandolin, fiddle, guitar, mandola and mandocello – is zeroing in on the work he does with his beloved trio: fellow string guru Mike Mezzatesta, whose versatility shines through on guitar, mandolin, fiddle and mandola, and in-the-pocket James McEleney, […]
Stephen Fearing - A founding member of Canadian roots supergroup Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Stephen Fearing is a prolific singer-songwriter with a discography of 10 critically acclaimed recordings. He has received numerous award and nominations, including the 2007 Roots & Traditional Album of the Year JUNO Award for Yellowjacket and the 2017 Contemporary Singer of […]
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 neat balance of traditional tunes and well-crafted group originals. Exemplifying the term natural showman, Gordie MacKeeman is an ace fiddle player aptly nicknamed “crazy legs” for his frenetic, loose-limbed step-dancing. […]
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Rooted in the tradition, fearlessly creative, and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocan Ramblers have quickly become a bright light on the Canadian roots music scene. Returning for their fourth visit to The Bassment, the Ramblers have a well-earned reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship, and having an uncanny ability to convert anyone […]
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Contra Dance at All Saints Anglican Church Hall (1801 Lorne Avenue). Dances will be called and live music provided by members of the newly-formed collective Contra Saskatoon. 7:30 pm, doors 7 pm. $10 admission. Family-friendly.