SaskMusic

SaskMusic x Regina Songwriters Meetup: Writing to a Live Groove
Sunday March 22, 7:00-9:00 pm
In person at The Club (The Exchange - 2431 8th Ave)
Free to attend, and songwriters of all skill levels and styles welcome!

We encourage you to register in advance, but drop-ins are also welcome.
Register here: https://saskmusic.wufoo.com/forms/q1s5kbbj1bwydvd/

Join us for a fun, casual, and free songwriting workshop where creativity meets live rhythm.

We’re excited to welcome the drummer (Ukeme Enoch) and bassist (John Olaleke) from ELEV8, who will lay down a series of short, dynamic grooves designed to spark fresh songwriting ideas. You’ll even get to choose the styles and vibes you’d like to write to, making this a truly interactive experience.

We’ll spend time writing to these live grooves, and then wrap up with a song share.

Please note: due to the live music component, this session will be held in person only and will not be available on Zoom.

SONG SHARE

Our song share is a supportive and encouraging opportunity for songwriters to share works in progress and receive thoughtful, constructive feedback in a welcoming environment.

Bring a song at any stage—partially written, half-finished, or even just a verse or chorus you’re struggling to complete. You’re encouraged to ask specific questions and invite feedback that will help you move the song forward. This is not an open mic; the focus is on development, collaboration, and helping one another strengthen our craft.

For this special session, consider bringing a song you’d like to try with a live groove. Our guest bassist and drummer will be available to play along with song share participants.

If you know in advance that you plan to share, please let us know when you register so we can plan our time accordingly.

Note: We won’t have a projector available for lyric sheets at this event. If you’d like others to follow along, feel free to bring printed copies.

WHAT TO BRING

Bring your pen/paper, writing devices, and your own instrument (guitar, keyboards) if you wish to participate in the song share portion. We will have a vocal mic and a small PA system available for use if needed.

BIOGRAPHIES

John Olaleke (Bassist)

Guided by his faith in Christ, John Olaleke balances a career as an electrical engineering technologist and entrepreneur with a profound calling to music. With 10 years of experience on the bass guitar, John finds his greatest fulfillment playing for Elev8 Music & His Expression, where his technical skill meets his spiritual devotion. He is a student of many genres, yet his foundation remains firmly in gospel, using every note to honor the gift he has been blessed with.

 

 

Ukeme Enoch (Drummer)

Ukeme Enoch has shown passion for the drums which was nurtured by gospel roots since his early age. Dedication and enthusiasm have led Ukeme to a career as a drummer that is well-versed in Gospel, Afro, Reggae, Pop, Funk  and many other music styles. He has been teaching and mentoring since 2019. Ukeme was given the honor of being the first drummer to open the floor and get things started at a newly created drum festival, which was the first event of its kind in his community. Ukeme is endorsed with Soul-tone Cymbals, a drummer for ELEV8 Band and Lyssa and The Try-tones, His band “Lyssa and The Try-tones”  was nominated for best R&B Artist for the year 2023.

REGINA SONGWRITERS GROUP

The Regina Songwriters Group exists to develop the craft of songwriting and provide a peer network of songwriters, lyricists, composers and beatmakers. Meetings are generally held once a month with additional songwriting exercises, resources and information shared on socials.