Home for the Holidays Streaming Concerts in December

Local artists perform on SaskMusic socials

by SaskMusic

December 7, 2021 in SaskMusic News

SaskMusic will present a series of artist concert streams via our social media pages through the month of December, in celebration of the holiday season. Each artist will perform a 30-minute set of music from their home. SaskMusic will be paying the artists for their performance, and tips from the audience will also be welcomed through tipjar links provided by the artists.

Please plan to tune in to enjoy as many of these concerts as you can from the comfort of your home. 

Marie-VĂ©ronique Bourque

Tuesday November 30, 7pm
Marie-Véronique Bourque

Watch the replay on YouTube

Marie-Véronique (MV) Bourque, an extremely talented artist from Saskatchewan, is not afraid to think and act outside the box. Her original songs and unique interpretations of jazz standards (by flute and voice) pair beautifully with her hard-to-define music genre.

A 2021 Gala Trille Or nominee, Marie-Véronique is also a winner of the 2021 Jazz Flute Big Band competition organized by the National Flute Association.

In April 2021, Marie-Véronique released her second jazz flute album, Entre Québec & Saskatchewan. The album climbed to 8th position on the Earshot! National Jazz chart.

LJ Tyson

Tuesday, December 5, 7pm
LJ Tyson

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LJ Tyson is a folk-pop artist from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. LJ Tyson is of Cree/Metis heritage and identifies as bisexual. Identity has become a major part of his artistry and sound. LJ uses his music to connect with diverse audiences and bridge the gaps that disconnect us. The raspy uniqueness of LJ’s voice and the blend folk-pop he produces make him a must-hear for music lovers.

Hummingbird Crossing

Tuesday, December 7, 7pm
Hummingbird Crossing

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Hummingbird Crossing, Regina acoustic/bluegrass/folk band, would like to celebrate the holidays this year, from their home to yours! Join us as we share music to warm your heart and get your feet tapping! "We wish you peace, joy & happiness, and all the Best in 2022!"

Let There Be Theremin

Thursday, December 9, 7pm
Let there be Theremin

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Three gentlemen, a theremin and a dream. Purveyors of instrumental surf/ska since 2007. Consisting of electric guitar, electric bass and drums, Let there be Theremin is currently in preproduction for their second album. 

Falynn Baptiste

Sunday, December 12, 8pm 
Falynn Baptiste feat Gabe Penna and friends

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A Nêhiyaw/Cree-Metis woman, Falynn Baptiste grew up on the Red Pheasant Cree Nation and has strong family roots connecting her to Cumberland House SK. She has been singing from a young age, performing for audiences all over Saskatchewan and Alberta. A high school teacher by trade, Falynn's passion to preserve the Nêhiyaw/Cree language inspired her to record a contemporary Nêhiyaw/Cree language Christmas album, A Cree Christmas last year. The album was a great success, gaining followers from all over Turtle Island (Canada & United States).

TOVA

Tuesday, December 14, 7pm
TOVA

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TOVA is a Nigerian-born Canadian R&B singer, and one of the most exciting emerging acts to recently emerge from Regina. In 2021, TOVA participated in the SaskMusic Winter Showcase in March.TOVA then went on to headline the final day of the Regina Folk Fest 2021, continuing his upward trajectory in the Saskatchewan music scene

Andrea An

Thursday, December 16, 7pm
Andrea An

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Andrea An is a multi-talented pop, R&B, and country artist. Born and raised in Saskatoon, the Vietnamese-Canadian singer/songwriter has played at notable festivals including Trifecta Music Festival, and Country Thunder, and was nominated for the Emerging Artist of the Year award at the 2021 Saskatchewan Country Music Association Awards. Andrea’s many successes exemplify her continued mission to challenge the lack of Asian representation in the Canadian music industry.

Graham Tilsley

Friday, December 17, 12pm (new time)
Graham Tilsley

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Known for his versatility as a multi-instrumentalist, Graham Tilsley is one of Saskatchewan’s most in-demand musicians. Over the past decade he has toured Canada many times over, plus the US and Europe, on many instruments. Graham would often double as a session player as well as the opening act, featuring his own original music performed solo. He has switched from session player to singer-songwriter, making his solo career his new-found priority. 

Shayla Souliere

Sunday, December 19, 7pm
Shayla Souliere

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“Music is my passion,” Shayla Souliere says. “It's always kept me going and I believe that it can help you rise above whatever life throws at you”. That’s reflected in all of Souliere’s music, but perhaps never as personally and intimately as on ‘Touch & Go’ – a compact, ‘one listen and it’s stuck in your head,’ track co-written and recorded remotely by Souliere and producer, Giordan Postorino. Shayla has accumulated over 100k followers across her social media. Put bluntly, Souliere gets things done.

Teagan Littlechief

Tuesday, December 21, 7pm CANCELLED
Teagan Littlechief

Powerhouse vocalist Teagan Littlechief is from White Bear First Nations, where she currently works as an Addiction counselor and youth support worker. She has found her rhythm to be able to balance raising her son, working and singing. She can't wait to be performing again! Her newest single, "Angeline," is a collaboration with Sean Hogan. New music is constantly being added so watch out for updates.

Factor Eight

Thursday, December 23, 7pm
Factor Eight

Factor Eight is an award-winning experimental artist making waves with a 2021 Western Canadian Music Award win, and his enthralling new album ‘II’. With this raw and honest concept album, Andrew is revealing his story with bipolar disorder in an effort to end the stigma around mental illness. As a sonic parallel to giving ‘a voice’ to mental health, a selection of works were created using only his voice. Factor Eight has been nominated for 5 Western Canadian Music Awards and is the 2021 Visual Media Composer of the Year. Proceeds from ‘II’ will be donated to CMHA.

 

 

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