The Saskatoon Musicians’ Association, Local 553 of the Canadian Federation of Musicians, is proud to announce that James Hodges will be the first recipient of the Special Recognition Award for distinguished contributions to the professional arts. The award which will be presented on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Saskatoon Musicians’ Association Gala Showcase at the Bassment. The award recognizes Mr. Hodge’s dedicated work as an agent, impressario, manager and volunteer board member to the professional music, drama and dance communities over the past four decades. As the owner of Crosstown Entertainment and Roadside Attractions, Mr. Hodges was co-producer of the first few Sundog Pleasure Faires, and sat on the management team for Saskatoon’s first Fringe Festival. He presented many professional dance events and acted as prairie publicist for the Royal Winnipeg, National and other Canadian ballet companies.
As a business manager, James is perhaps best known as the manager of Streetnix, one of Saskatchewan’s most successful musical acts. He also brought such national and international stars as: Karl Roth, KD Lang, Bruce Cockburn, Muddy Waters, The Chieftans, The King Singers, and Alex Cuba to Saskatoon for audiences to enjoy. In addition to his arts-business ventures, Hodges continues to be both a knowledgeable and valuable advocate for professional artists and organizations, and currently serves on the board of the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance.
The Saskatoon Musicians’ Association and the American Federation of Musicians present: GALA SHOWCASE 2016 TWENTY brilliant performers, SIX musical acts, ONE great evening! Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an evening of music from rock to jazz to roots to classical music, all performed by the professional members of the Saskatoon Musicians’ Association.
PLACE: The Bassment, 202 4th Ave. N., Saskatoon SK
DATE: Thursday October 6 TIME: Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Show at 8:00 p.m.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR: $25 Saskatoon Jazz Society members, $35 for non-S.J.S. members
ALSO AVAILABLE: Saskatoon Musicians Association Ticket Hotline: 306-477-2506 or the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Box Office: 306-653-4700
PERFORMERS INCLUDE: Eileen Laverty band, Codie Prevost, Jen Lane & John Antoniuk, The Johnny McCuaig band, Neil Currie & Gillian Snider, The Starry Night classical quartet, and one award-winning special guest. Saskatoon Musicians’ Association History: The Saskatoon Musicians’ Association has been powered by music since 1910. Along the way the Saskatoon Musicians’ Association has been home to Canadian rock icons Brian Plummer and Kenny Shields, jazz music great Gordie Brandt, and mainstay folk artists such as Humphrey and the Dumptrucks, and Don Freed. Our current membership ranges from the professional musicians of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra to the members of The Sheepdogs, and includes just about every recording artist in between.
Saskatoon Musicians’ Association History: The Saskatoon Musicians’ Association has been powered by music since 1910. Along the way the Saskatoon Musicians’ Association has been home to Canadian rock icons Brian Plummer and Kenny Shields, jazz music great Gordie Brandt, and mainstay folk artists such as Humphrey and the Dumptrucks, and Don Freed. Our current membership ranges from the professional musicians of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra to the members of The Sheepdogs, and includes just about every recording artist from every genre in between.
