Wildfires silenced our 2025 stage, but the music still echoes through the northern boreal forest. We had an amazing line up… will they return? Stay tuned!

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The Music That Never Hit the Stage

2025 Line Up

Reuben and The Dark - Saturday's Headliner

Reuben and the Dark is the enrapturing alt folk-rock outfit led by singer-songwriter Reuben Bullock, whose music blends introspective lyrics with soaring instrumentals. Reuben and the Dark’s music has been featured in Breaking Bad, The Highwaymen, Game of Thrones, Handmaids Tale, and many more. The talented Calgary-born Joshua Tree-based singer-songwriter, skateboarder and carpenter has released four full lengths on Arts & Crafts and toured the world.

Goodnight Sunrise - Friday's Headliner

Led by the dual male-female vocal alchemy of keytarist Vanessa Vakharia and guitarist David Kochberg, Toronto rock band Goodnight Sunrise blends the heartfelt and confessional lyricism of pop punk with the raw power and showmanship of classic rock. Hopeful and defiantly optimistic, Goodnight Sunrise reminds us that rock isn’t a genre – it’s a community.

Tyler Del Pino & The Brasstronautz

Many didn’t expect a modest Manitoban to one day become a shapeshifting sonic astronaut – yet despite any doubts, Tyler Del Pino has landed. He emerged Out of a Clear Blue Sky with an increasingly Trews-esque, rock-leaning set, flickering with country and Americana, flanked by propulsive horns, and a rebellious spirit taking notes from Sam Fender and Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band.

For the first time as a full band this year, Tyler Del Pino and the Brasstronautz ventured to Western Canada, taking their stellar dispatches and exciting live show on the road. Del Pino was nominated for the 2022 Music Production Award (London, UK) and Album of the Year (In The End) and Male Artist of the Year from the 2021 MCMA Awards.

Former Lovers

Former Lovers are a new band of old friends, originally hailing from Prince Albert/Saskatoon, SK. Coming from a small town, they share in making a big sound. With driving rhythm, ethereal guitar stylings and catchy hooks you’ll be singing long after the next show, you certainly don’t want to miss this.
Consisting of bandmates LJ Tyson (vocals), Cale Hretsina (drums), Kayanna Wirtz (vocals,bass) and Colin Klassen (guitar), all names you’ve seen around the Saskatchewan music scene, Former Lovers has already been called ‘almost a supergroup’.
Drawing inspiration from 90’s teen centric rom-coms, you dad’s record collection and topics that make dinner at your grandparents uncomfortable. This crew is sure to wow you with an energetic show as they draw you in with catchy melodies and angsty anthems you’ll wanna belt out on that familiar drive into Saskatoon, and the world beyond.

Eliza Mary Doyle

This international and Juno award winning banjo, dobro and guitar player from Saskatchewan, Canada, is a versatile musician, seasoned performer, teacher, non-profit leader and session musician. Through her charismatic performances, stylistic clawhammer banjo and sophisticated songwriting, she brings an authenticity and high energy to this fresh take on Americana music. Throughout her 20 year career she has recorded and released 11 full- length albums, and touring Canada, the US, UK and Europe extensively.

The Blue Mules

Is straight ahead groove oriented rhythm and blues what you need? Then The Blue Mules are for you! The Blue Mules Are three guys who love to jam the blues.The band has been playing since 2013. The band’s focus has been touring clubs and festivals through out Western Canada.

The Blue Mules have received extensive airplay from their debut cd The Blues Ain’t That Bad.
The band has had extensive airplay in Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Germany, Canada and the U.S. Over 100 radio stations have played The Blue Mules to date. Two new albums will be released by the band this year!

Chesterfield

Iconic harmonies and snappy quips! Endearing as they are endeavoring in their musicality, Chesterfield masterfully pulls and pries all kinds of weird and wonderful out of their sound. Chesterfield draws its influence from a large well of inspiration, weaving elements of blues, surf, post-punk, and outlaw to build an eclectic foundation of psychedelic rock and roll. Their live experience is a deluge of 3 part-harmonies, catchy hooks and driving guitars, painted onto a canvas of groovy, yet accessible rhythms that will keep you glued to the dance floor.

The Ramble House Band

The Ramble House Band is here to give local musicians and Ramble alumni the chance to collaborate and rock the night away! Guaranteed to bring a smile to your faces as you bring your families, friends, and dancing partners of all kinds to the stage! With our mix of only the very best of the 1970s, it will be impossible for you to stay seated for long. We’re here to rock in a classic Pre-Cambrian fashion!

Dillan Gazandlare

Dillon Gaz is a musician from Wollaston lake. He has been playing music for 7 years now, in complete disregard of his disability he has continued to shape his sound to help, to teach and to entertain others, and will continue to do so. So get ready for a rocking time!

Wolf Willow

Wolf Willow is a twelve-piece band that sounds like what would happen “if Dick Dale had joined Loretta Lynn’s band and made a wall of sound album inside the Grand Ole Opry.” Soul of Slippery Butte, their new full length album released in Fall 2024, is the much-anticipated follow up to 2021’s critically praised Old Guitars & Shooting Stars. Old Guitars dove deep into Wolf Willow’s sensitive side—layered with lush strings and horns, the sweet orchestra sound defined this album and era of the band. Soul of Slippery Butte takes the best of Old Guitars, swaps the sensitivity for swagger, and combines pop-adjacent arrangements with compelling stories and timeless melodies.

Jay Pollmann

Born in the gritty steel town of Hamilton Ontario and raised in the fields of Haldimand County, Jay Pollmann has intertwined the rural/ urban musical divide fusing folk, roots and blues into a sound he describes as ‘foot stompin’ rootsy blues’.

Sharptail

Blending old-time and Celtic styles with their Saskatchewan roots, Aryn Murray and Mitch Dureault captivate their audience by delivering original, powerful stories and high-energy tunes that reflect their passion for the music they create.

Using the timeless sounds of fiddle, banjo, and guitar, they weave together themes of love, adventure, and human struggle. Their raw, emotional sound aims to personally connect listeners to the stories they tell, inviting them into intimate performances that capture the earthy essence of Saskatchewan folk music.

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ZHE the Free and BigTones

ZHE the FREE is an explosive performer with immaculate flow. Growing up on Treaty 7 Land, she extends her fire from mountains to prairies. ZHE ignites the crowd from the moment she touches the microphone and brings the strength of the feminine alive. As a hip hop artist, and National Music Centre 1st place winner in the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop track competition, she loves inspiring others about the power of their voice. From freestyle, to brilliant storytelling, ZHE the Free pulls you in with her strong command of words and captivating stage presence. She is an experienced Artist Mentor and was nominated for Music Professional of the Year at the 2025 Saskatchewan Music Awards. She has presented at conferences and summits in addition to completing multiple Artist Tours. In her work with youth, ZHE brings incredible enthusiasm. Hip hop saved her life, and she aims to inspire others to use creativity as a positive outlet. She also proudly serves on the JUNOS Rap Music Advisory Committee and is a Science Genius hip hop Ambassador. ZHE has performed on various stages and at many festivals. She he has opened for k-os, DJ Shub, Cartel Madras, Odario, Cadence Weapon, The Sorority, Eekwol and more. ZHE connects with audiences on a deep level through the realness she brings to her music, exploring emotions and addressing social issues. Experience her bars and incredible energy live!

Anthony Pasqua aka Big Tones is an Indigenous Recording Artist born in Surrey, BC. He grew up in Regina, SK and has heavy ancestral ties to Treaty 4 Territory coming from Pasqua First Nation #79 & George Gordon First Nation #84. Breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma, Big Tones uses music as an outlet, finding therapeutic release in storytelling through songwriting. Big Tones is a versatile artist, captivating performer and artist mentor. With a focus on old school hip hop sound, his powerful and soothing voice with intricate flows keeps listeners intrigued lyric after lyric. Big Tones shares his personal experience and offers perspectives on life through the eyes of Indigenous peoples. He moves audiences with his strong stage presence and masterful command of the mic. Big Tones uses hip hop as a vessel to communicate aspects of pain and trauma, moving through to healing, celebration and taking back pride through culture.

Big Tones has gotten airtime with multiple tracks on CBC Radio as well as having his track Don’t Cry from his album Existence reaching number 1 on the Indigenous Music Countdown Top 40. He has been nominated for Hip Hop Artist of The Year and Single of the Year at the Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards and was nominated for Hip Hop Artist of the Year with his album also being nominated for Album of the Year at Saskatchewan Music Awards. Big Tones has worked as an artist mentor for several years and appreciates the opportunity to encourage youth voices.

5 Guys Named Dave

Saskatchewan’s first and only old-time party band, this five-piece string ensemble brings together the vibrant sounds of bluegrass, old-time, and Appalachian music with an energy that’s hard to beat. Their performances are an explosion of foot-stomping rhythms and infectious harmonies, redefining what it means to throw an old-time party. Drawing inspiration from the roots of traditional string music, they’ve created a unique style that resonates with audiences across the province and beyond.

Stay tuned, we’ll be posting more bio’s of our 2025 line up soon!