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Skaravan is a dynamic band that weaves Latin, reggae, punk and ska into an explosive musical party experience. Their name reflects their early days when they were a caravan of musicians.
With infectious rhythms and electrifying live shows, Skaravan invites you to join their musical journey, dance, and lose yourself in the blend of Latin, reggae, and ska that defines their unique sound. Felipe’s leadership and musical roots add a distinctive touch to this high-energy ensemble. Get ready to be swept away!

Oral Fuentes is originally from Belize and brings a unique blend of Reggae with Afro/Latin fusion.

Dr.J began his life-long love of music in 1985 when he purchased his first vinyl LP – a copy of Grandmaster Flash’s “They Said It Couldn’t Be Done”. After amassing a sizeable music library, he bought his first DJ mixer in 1991 and started experimenting with mixing and scratching with an array of make-shift equipment and remnants from his mother’s record collection. October of 1994 marked his first public appearance as a DJ and he hasn’t looked back since. From his humble start doing small funk parties in his hometown Regina, to his hosting duties at the legendary Lydia’s “Souled Out”(one of Canada’s longest running electronic music weeklies) he was able to make a name for himself as a respected DJ across North America. Dr.J currently
holds numerous DJ residencies in Saskatoon, hosts the long running “Expansions” radio show, and is a contributing music writer for Hot Stuff magazine in the Netherlands. One word sums up Dr.J – F.U.N.K.

High-Energy Americana Rock and Rockabilly
Aiden Edwards and East Side of 2nd are a young, electrifying band from Saskatchewan, breathing new life into Americana rock and rockabilly. Formed in early 2024, they quickly made a name for themselves with their 30 plus shows and vibrant performances, earning the title of Prince Albert’s Best Band in their first year together.
The Band
Aiden Edwards: Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Logan Edwards: Harmonica, Vocals
Kace Callaghan: Lead Guitar
Blake Callaghan: Bass
Evan Ace: Drums
What They Play
With their high-energy originals like Splash of Morgan and Oh Baby, and timeless rock-and-roll classics like Blue Suede Shoes and Jailhouse Rock, East Side of 2nd brings a sound and performance that keeps audiences moving all night long.
What’s Next?
The band released there first single that has been radio played across Canada and almost 10k streams in the first month, . They’re also gearing up for a Western Canada tour, set to showcase their dynamic sound and unforgettable live shows to new fans across the region.

Tubbman Junction is a rich stew by the fire, or a cool drink on a warm summer day. Local & homegrown, natural & organic, wholesome, hearty, desirable, delicious, stick to your ribs kind of goodness. Join Ma Nettle and Uncle Fudd on a harmonious journey through life on the land with original classics and old alt country folk roots favorites.
Long ago and far away in a land before time & babies, Joule & Riley met on a weekend of shared gigs while her duo, Born Trouble, opened for Tim Hus, who Riley was playing bass with at the time. Life intervened and Joule hung up her guitar soon after as creative energy flowed in a different direction. After a dozen or so years of musical abstinence, just as Joule was dusting off old songs and working out her chops, Riley dropped in with an interesting offer of collaboration. With a shared reverence for the likes of John Prine, Gillian Welch & Emmylou Harris, they began their journey together, immediately performing at Eliza’s Barn Burner (2023) to rave reviews from a receptive audience. Not willing to let a seven hour commute get in the way of a good time, they got right to work on their repertoire. A few months later Tubbman Junction was born, and festival appearances at Ness Creek, Doylefest and Northern Lights Bluegrass & Old Tyme Music Festival were confirmed.
The duo is known for digging into your deep feelings like digging into the dusty old trunk where songs have been stored for a decade, bringing tears on the heels of smiles and healing hearts with a soul connection that can only be described as electric, acoustically. “We are planning for studio time with some local talents over the winter so we have something lasting you can take home when we can’t be together,” shares Joule. From fundraisers and intimate kitchen parties to festivals and campfire stages, Tubbman Junction is all the places we meet.

Drew Derksen was born and raised in North East Saskatchewan where he developed a love for music at a very young age.
Drew started his first band Flatline with a few buddies at 13 years old, joined a new band called Final Warning at 15, started another band called Shockwave at 26 and began writing and recording Country Rock music with his band: Trevor Reid (Lead Guitar), Shane Ross (Drums) and Jeff Doerksen (Bass Guitar) as Drew Derksen in 2022.
2023 was a big year for Drew, releasing his first three original singles: ‘Minivan’ ‘Here to Party’ and ‘This is my Life’, as well as recording a music video for Here to Party. Drew also had the opportunity to play on Telemiracle, Blueberry Jam Music Festival, as well as various other parties, including a private event that flew the band out to BC to perform.
In 2024 Drew Derksen had the opportunity to perform on Telemiracle and at Dog Patch Music Festival and opening up for Aaron Pritchett for Tisdale’s Country In The Square. Drew has released his “Hometown” Album and is looking forward to another big year musically. If you’re interested in hearing more, search Drew Derksen wherever you stream your music, or find him on Tik Tok and YouTube!

One of Saskatoon’s premier original bands, The Great Fuss, have steadily built a reputation for their emotive and energetic performances. Their visibly joyful approach to music has made them a desirable opening act for many internationally-acclaimed acts this year, including Steven Page of the Barenaked Ladies, Chris Murphy of Sloan, Five Alarm Funk and Wide Mouth Mason. With an homage to the pulsing piano melodies and indelible electric guitar riffs of classic pop-rock, this Saskatoon foursome go for a generational collision, capturing an old-school vibe within a contemporary kaleidoscope of rhythm, lyrics and low-fi pop rock riffs that earworm into your consciousness.

Cupid’s Heart is a North Saskatchewan trio belting poetic and moody lyrics amidst cello, electric guitar, and drums. Described as Chrissie Hynde Pretenders vibes with a pinch of Nirvana, alternative rock fits them like a baggy sweater. An electrifying stage presence and grungy realness sets this Prince Albert band apart.

Jake and the kid is a 4-piece alternative band from Regina. Formed in 2020 during the pandemic, the group has been working towards perfecting their music since then. The group won the SaskMusic album of the year award in 2023 for their EP “Baby Bro” as a 7-piece band, which contains lyrics involving adolescence and paints them over a canvas of lo-fi folk, indie, alternative, and shoegaze influences. Since then, the band has been working on reforming their lineup as a 4-person band and rethinking their approach to songwriting so their work can reach new heights. Now, Jake and the Kid is writing and performing works from their upcoming full-length album that falls into genres similar to their last EP, but adds new post-rock and experimental elements, as well as having a more refined sound. Essentially, as a whole work, their new album and live set seeks to evoke emotion and intrigue in listeners through different songs involving dynamic changes, varied track lengths, thick and thin textural changes, and sticky songwriting. The first single from the album “Juniper” is out on all platforms now and is indicative of what is to come from the band in the future.

These four started their musically journey together after math homework and basketball practices jamming at one member’s dad’s reggae/dad rock/psychedelic/dad rock band jam space. After delving into the deepest, darkest corners of punk and ska and putting on shows for the rowdy locals, they decide to take things in another direction. Enderby leans more towards alt-country and indie rock, but still with an emphasis on doing most things DIY.

Mary Liv is an emerging artist, performing old time and original music as well as teaching traditional fiddle, banjo, and guitar styles. Her performances have a balance of classic tunes and songs as well as wonderful originals sharing funny stories and true heartfelt stories from her life. Be ready to laugh and maybe cry while you listen to her sing you a truthful story or rip a fast fiddle tune! She’s sure to get you dancing or tapping your toes!

Mary Liv loves singing and playing any instrument around! She has taught music to all ages through her private studio as well as Northern programs such as CAMP SK Arts and Fiddles North.  Through her years of experience, she has learned how to teach to different ages, levels, and learning styles. Liv has a strong focus on the value of community and music and how they fit together. She has played in many bluegrass, country, and old time bands. Liv has played such venues as The Bassment (Saskatoon), E A Rawlinson (PA), and Northern Lights Bluegrass Festival (SK). When Mary Liv plays her shows, she plays solo as well as duo and with a full band. No matter what you are sure to hear toe tapping music!

Local Country legend, Jim Chute is joining the fun again this year!  Jim has made 6 appearances at the Grand Ole Opry, toured North America and Europe, won 7 SCMA awards and has multiple recordings.

This energetic quartet, known for their hard riff-rock sound, combines serious musicianship with powerful vocals. The Department Heads leave fellow musicians and show-goers alike with an unforgettable experience. Over the years, their musical  journey has embraced a diverse range of styles and influences, including punk rock, heavy metal, desert rock, and some pop if you look deep enough. The result? A simmering concoction of heavy rocking goodness that resonates with fans across genres.

Hailing from Saskatoon, SK, The Department Heads came together in the autumn of 2012. Their lineup features Arlan Kopp on bass, Christian Douglas on drums, Jeff Cox on guitar and backing vocals, and Lindsay Adams as the lead vocalist. They are currently in the studio recording their second album.

The current project from singer, guitarist and songwriter Barrett Prokopie (formerly of the Never Was, Top Secret Briefcase, Two Minute Hate), Dirty Sanchez Orchestra combines Prokopie’s adolescent admiration of seminal Saskatchewan punks Oswald’s Walking Connection with the influence of skate punk heavyweights such as Propagandi and No Use For A Name. Teen drummer Charlie Prokopie, raised from birth on a steady diet of pure punk rock, brings a hard hitting, ambitious complexity to his dad’s songs that bassist ‘Weird Uncle’ Will Yannacoulias deftly ties together. Formed in February 2023, Dirty Sanchez Orchestra have played bars, all ages shows and festivals in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Regina and Nipawin with a long list of indie punk, hardcore, metal and alternative rock bands. Their 9 track debut album, recorded with Justin Bender/Divergent Sounds, is available on all streaming services now!

Just a small town boy trying to make my way in country music. At 18 years old I released my first single, now at 20 I’ve been given countless opportunities and played more shows I could’ve ever imagined. Working with Parton Productions has put my name out in more ways I could’ve thought.

Born in nipawin sk to a musical family, Norman was always surrounded by instruments and fell in love with the idea of performing his own style.
As a teen he was part of a church music group and formed a band with his cousins Al and Ivan (NormAl Ivan) that never went anywhere. 20 yrs later and a whole lot of life experiences, he decided to pursue his music dream with a pocket full of original songs and a suitcase drum to pack his ideas.
He open mic’d his way to landing paid gigs around Saskatchewan along with appearances at local festivals.
His goal: to change the world one heart break/angry song at a time. Inspired by the likes of Justin Townes Earle, Shakey Graves, and Robert Johnson, Norm is here with his own unique spin on Alt Folk Blues with a sprinkle of everything else.

Sean Bougie is an Indigenous classical guitarist from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan who has been playing for over 20 years. This long history with the instrument has allowed Sean to perform an interesting collection of classical guitar repertoire at various festivals, private events, and community gatherings around Western Canada. Sean’s performances make jaws drop, hearts flutter, and minds wander. His music inspires a sense of nostalgia and captivates the listener’s soul. Sit back and relax to the soothing sounds of the classical guitar.

After performing in a rock band called Witherfire, Sean completed his Bachelor’s of Music: Individualised at the University of Saskatchewan, where he discovered his ability in classical guitar. He is currently in his third year as a graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan where he is writing a Master of Arts: Musicology thesis. Sean has taught music at StudioXII in Saskatoon for over ten years, and has educated and inspired hundreds of students in the discipline of guitar. He has played multiple events and festivals around Western Canada including the Saskatoon Fringe Festival, the Haywire Farm Festival, and the Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. Sean was nominated for the 1st and 2nd Saskatchewan Indigenous Awards for Best Instrumentalist and nominated for Best Instrumentalist/Ambient Artist of the Year for the 6th Saskatchewan Music Awards.

Veteran To the craft that is djing, selector of the finest in funk, soul, disco and house music. This man knows how to read a crowd and get the feet moving.

Resonating from Regina Saskatchewan, Tara Dawn Solheim explores language, poetry and song. She has performed in many contexts throughout Canada and Japan. Her music draws on blues and jazz from the 1920-30’s and early rock n’ roll. Her original creations integrate poetry and a cappella singing in performance. She also plays piano and spins music as a DJ to create vibes for dancing. She has been invited to create original work for the Cathedral Village Arts Festival, MacKenzie Art Gallery, music festivals, dance works, and CBC Radio. She spent five years in Tokyo, Japan where she performed extensively with several music collectives. Her exploration of the physicality of the voice has led her to study somatic practices including Fitzmaurice Voicework and the Franklin Method. Tara Dawn is a Usui Reiki Master and a certified practitioner with Somatic Experiencing® International. You can often find her out in nature creating poetry films.

The Lenvale Elevators are a band formed from a true appreciation of music in all
forms. They came together out of the necessity to make music that rarely is heard in
rural Saskatchewan, but feeds the soul and fosters new friendships. Lead Vocalist and
Rhythm Guitarist Terry O’Flanagan brings rockabilly, classic country and
rock/alternative to the stage while his brother and co- lead vocalist Mike O’Flanagan
channels the style and swagger of Mick Jagger. Shaun Dancey brings a wealth of
experience and award winning talent to the stage on electric and dobro guitar as well as
vocals. Bass Player Terry Tkachuk keeps the groove in synch with award winning
songwriter and Drummer Robbie Berday. Collectively The Lenvale Elevators surprise
and impress their audience with their wide range of musical tastes and skill levels that
demonstrate why they’re popular at summer festivals and clubs in NE Saskatchewan.
You’ll be glad you had the chance to see this incredibly talented and quirky band in
action. You might even get up and dance!!

Amy Blom is a singer-songwriter from Vanscoy, Saskatchewan. She plays acoustic guitar and ukulele in a pop/indie style. She writes songs based on real experiences and feelings of her own and others, and ‘what ifs’. She released an EP titled ‘wrong way’, which was self-written and recorded. It’s a small collection of songs about the grief of losing something without having a proper ending. She is currently working diligently to release more music in the upcoming year.

There’s no mistaking the chemistry when you hear Saskatchewan’s husband and wife inspirational folk duo, Winsome Kind. The story of their love, which now spans over a decade, is as beautiful as their music, with memorable melodies, luxurious harmonies, and heartfelt stories.

Scott Perrie and Leora Joy met in 2012, performing in a production of “The Buddy Holly Story”, and fell in love. In the years since, they’ve filled their days making music, travelling, and raising their incredible children. They’ve released 3 full-length albums, as well as numerous singles and music videos, and have performed across Canada and North America.

Their latest album, Love in a Hurricane (which has over 170, 000 streams on Spotify), was recorded almost entirely with a mobile on-the-go studio, which Leora and Scott travelled with throughout a 2-year adventure in Mexico and across Western Canada to create their unique blend of folk, pop, and harmony. It was completed on Salt Spring Island with the help of local legend Daryl Chonka. With songs such as Trail of Love, Living Free, Frequency, Hola Hola and Keep on Lovin’, they hope to inspire heartfelt connection, unity, and strength, in their authentic and winsome way.

Minutes Till Dawn is an energizing rock band known for their infectious songs that encourage audience participation, whether through singing along or dancing. Their musical influences include prominent acts such as Green Day, Nickelback, 3 Doors Down, and Theory of a Deadman, with their catalog of music continually expanding to incorporate various styles and artists. The band has developed a small collection of original songs that resonate with listeners, offering relatable themes while maintaining catchy melodies. The passion for music is very apparent in their performances, as they pour their hearts into every note, creating an emotional connection with their audience.

Noor is a Regina based artist, entrepreneur, peace activist, and an active member of the local and international arts sector for over 24 years. Noor is co-founder of the BeatsUnion.com platform which is supported by Canada Council for the Arts as well as the Canadian National Research Council as a human centric digital innovation seeking to assert artistic sovereignty, self-governance, self-sustainability and most importantly supporting unity in the common human condition, and cultural diversity. Musically, Noor is both east and west, and this is reflected in his versatile and worldly DJ and musical presentation; In the studio Noor is a sound designer and engineer with a philosophy of using sound to bring the listeners to discover deep connections that transcends the physical self and spark insightful meaning for life. His latest releases are focused on a cultural initiative called music for peace, which aims to connect artists and peace activists globally to revive the international civic societies and gear them towards peace and common prosperity. All funds from purchasing music for peace releases are set to support the world peace council via supporting its various independent, non-partisan, history keeping institutions preserving the requirements for peace. You can support all this work via signing up and buying music from music.beatsunion.com

TVWF are Sask scene OG’s performing and producing high energy stage shows for 2 decades.  You can catch them locally and away from home for private events and festivals around the country.  Their performances are mystical and ritualistic featuring fire dance, fire eating, LED light shows, and snake dancing.  Recently you can catch them sharing their love of flow dancing on GoGo stages in clubs and at festivals elevating the vibe and captivating their audiences.  TVWF also brings the vibe roving and interacting for parades!  Tribal Vibes Wild Fire  lead energetic community building; yoga, drum, and dance offerings at festivals and out of their headquarters TVWF Healing Centre located in Regina, Sk.  To add to their awesomeness they also offer land acknowledgment and blessings for opening and closing ceremonies.

Wilbur Sargunaraj, the “Simple Superstar,” is a dynamic musician, filmmaker, and Cultural Intelligence Facilitator from Madurai, India. Known as India’s first YouTube sensation, his vibrant music videos and cross-cultural vlogs captivate global audiences. With a certification from the Cultural Intelligence Centre in Michigan, USA, Wilbur inspires through his innovative Indo-world music, motivational speaking, and the “Exploring CQ” exhibition, fostering connection and reconciliation across diverse communities. His latest single, “Whanaungatanga,” created with New Zealand’s Ngati Awa Tribe, showcases his unique blend of global sounds and heartfelt storytelling. Join Wilbur on his mission to make the common extraordinary!