Saskatchewan Videos
Kansas
Nick Faye
With Nick Faye’s performance of his song Kansas, season 2 of the Creative City Centre's Empty Room series comes to a close. Nick Faye and The Deputies are a band from the deepest depths of the Canadian Prairies (Regina, SK) and will be heading into the studio in November to record their third full length album.
With all 24 videos from this season now on YouTube, you can watch these 12 talented Saskatchewan artists perform anytime you want!
Big thanks to Brent for all the hard work he has put into the series over the last two years. As camera man, sound tech, editor, and creator of the series, Brent really does it all!
Strange Feeling
Close Talker
Close Talker is the exalted indie rock trio from Saskatoon, Canada. Formed in 2012, the band has made great strides in a short period of time: two full-length releases, numerous tours throughout North America, Europe, and the UK, and international attention garnered from critically acclaimed blogs and publications. Spin Magazine writes, “Close Talker pair their rigid yet sanguine melodies with achingly euphoric lyricism," while Q Magazine calls the band “one of their country’s most zesty exports.” Exclaim! described the live show as magnetic; “a nice balance of anthemic rock with soaring harmonies and spacey, melodic breakdowns.” In 2015 Close Talker received nominations for Sirius XM’s Emerging Artist of the Year, as well as Western Canadian Music Award’s Video of the Year, Independent Album of the Year, and Radio Starmaker’s Rock Recording of the year.
Nothin' To Lose
Eliza Mary Doyle
Wonderful Saskatchewan singer/songwriter and Banjo player, Eliza Mary Doyle, released a new full-length album and here is the official music video for Nothin' To Lose the first track off her new release. Eliza's new album, "It Ain’t What It Seems", takes a more serious and intimate approach than some of her past work as a high-energy banjo player. The songs on It Ain’t What It Seems have been written over a period of years, but didn’t really fit into Doyle’s stage show at the time. Now she’s taking the time to let these songs shine with tracks going from gentle intimate melodies to a full on boot stompin' party in a tornado of emotional synchronicity!
Check out the official video produced by Prehistoric Productions.
An Empty Room with Poor Nameless Boy - "River & Trees"
Poor Nameless Boy
Poor Nameless Boy is back in an Empty Room this week to perform his song River & Trees. This Regina-based indie folk artist’s mellow sound is personal, speaking honestly about love, life, and our changing hearts in a busy world. He has been described as a lighter version of Noah Gunderson with the wispy sounds of Gregory Alan Isakov.
An Empty Room with Kara Golemba - "Puzzle"
Kara Golemba
This week brings singer-songwriter Kara Golemba to the centre of an Empty Room for a performance of her song “Puzzle”! Found at the crossroads of Folk, Country & Americana, all Golemba needs is her crooked grin, a spark of mischief in her eyes, and a heartfelt story combined with her powerful voice to take her audience on a journey worth remembering. As the recent winner of the 620 CKRM Proudly Saskatchewan showcase and the Spirit of Saskatchewan songwriting award for “Mason Jar of Memories” (week# 10 of Empty Room) Kara has established herself as a strong up and coming Saskatchewan singer-songwriter. She recently released her debut 6 song EP “Every Little Light”, recorded at Studio ONE by Jason Plumb, which is available for purchase or stream on all digital platforms.
Squared Up
Singer/Songwriter Belle Plaine official music video for "Squared Up" is our feature video for this Friday! With Echolands Creative filming and producing the video, Belle Plaine is joined by Elizabeth Curry and Jeremy Sauer to round out this fantastic song! This is just the 1st of 3 in the series so keep an eye on her website, http://www.belleplainemusic.com/, for more. Also be sure to catch her performing at this year's Break Out West Festival coming up in less than a month here in Regina!
An Empty Room with Andino Suns - "Estado De Nada"
The Spanish language makes its return to the Creative City Centre's Empty Room series this week with Andino Suns performing their song “Estado de Nada”! In the video, the trio is accompanied by violinist Karley Parovsky of the Regina Symphony Orchestra. Andino Suns have been captivating audiences throughout Canada with fiery instrumentation, inspirational live performances and a resounding message of freedom, hope and love. Their worldly music fuses the vibrant traditional sounds of Latin America with modern grooves and rhythms. Andino Suns will be touring their dance party throughout Western Canada in the Fall of 2016 (including a stop at the CCC in October) to promote the release of their third Album – Madera. For more on Andino Suns and their upcoming tour go to www.andinosuns.com.
An Empty Room with Chris Henderson - "My Regret"
This week brings us Chris Henderson Music second song in the Empty Room series from Creative City Centre! This country artist spends more time on the road than he does at home, but no matter where he is you can now watch him perform “My Regret” anytime from anywhere! Henderson has been one of the busiest recording acts in the country and has won several awards and contests including: 620 CKRM Big Country Talent Search, “The Next Big Thing”, 20 SCMA Award Nominations, and many national features such as the CCMA Fanfest Contest, and the Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase. For more information on Chris go to: chrishendersonmusic.com
An Empty Room with In With The Old - "Mistreated Mama"
In With The Old
In With The Old makes old new again with their rendition of Virginia Liston’s “Mistreated Mama” for this week's Creative City Centre Empty Room video! The northern Saskatchewan trio seamlessly combines raw talent and prairie camaraderie with a passion and respect for the music from the past. Young and dedicated, they take a unique approach to memorable old-tyme music through gifted harmonies and infectious songwriting all told through a small town perspective. In July of 2014, they released their debut EP, ‘Rollin’ on Down the Plains’, and have plans to release a new full-length album in 2016. S
