The wildly popular Blue Jay Sessions that originated as an experiment at Calgary’s Oak Tree Tavern during the 2019 Stampede, later resurfaced during CCMA week dur to popular demand. It now seems to have become an event staple in Calgary given there’s another upcoming Valentine’s Day weekend session.  For the first time, the Sessions will be held in a new city and province …This March they’re making their way East, into Saskatchewan for a special JUNO edition … and they’re not just supplying amazing artists, they’re going to have specially branded BlueJay Sessions beer thanks to Russell Brewing!

The organizers have put together an amazing line up of both Saskatchewan and Alberta favorites, including a few from BC.  We have the full line up listed below.  In the spirit of the sessions, you shouldn’t be surprised if some more nationally and internationally recognized artists just happen to pop in unannounced … like Paul Brandt has done in Calgary.  The only way to find out who shows up during the JUNOs week is to get your tickets (www.thebluejaysessions.com) … or keep an eye out on here and the social platforms for some coverage after the fact … but seriously, these sessions are fun and engaging for both the audience and the singers … make sure to experience them live and in person.

Blue Jay Cafe Sessions. Joe Miles

 

Before we jump to who’s performing when … if for some reason you can’t make it out to a session to test out the beer (draft OR can), don’t worry … it can be purchased at Saskatchewan liquor stores.  If you don’t live in SK, well then, have someone bring you some back! Right … on with the lineup!

 

From Thursday through Sunday, the Somewhere Else Pub in Saskatoon is going to be transformed into a cozy venue with center stage going to all the artists at once.  They’ll all get to share the stories behind their songs, sing, and just hang out like the infamous jam sessions held in Nashville.

 

Devin Cooper, Aaron Pollock, ACMA 2019, PhotoByEGO

Devin Cooper, Aaron Pollock, ACMA 2019, PhotoByEGO

THURSDAY March 12, 1st session:

  • Elsa Gebremichael (WILD BLACK) is joined by a lot of J’s …
  • Jay and Jo
  • Josh Palmer (The Sunset Kids)
  • JJ Voss

 

THURSDAY March 12, 2nd session:

  • Rylan Schutlz (The Pistolwhips)
  • Marentin Fehr
  • Jordyn Pollard
  • Brody Siebert

 

 

 

 

Robert Adam, ACMA awards 2019, PhotoByEGO

Robert Adam, ACMA awards 2019, PhotoByEGO

FRIDAY March 13, 1st session:

  • Theresa Sokyrka (past Juno nominee & Canadian Idol runner-up)
  • Regina’s Amy Nelson (not the Calgary-based one!)
  • Justin LaBrash
  • Olivia Street (King of Foxes)

 

FRIDAY March 13, 2nd session:

  • Alee
  • Shantaia
  • Aaron Pollock & Ryan Langlois nominees for 3 of the 5 ACMA 2019 Songs of the Year

 

 

Mariya Stokes, ACMA 2019, PhotoByEGO

Mariya Stokes, ACMA 2019, PhotoByEGO

SATURDAY March 14, 1st session:
  • from Calgary Alberta: Matt Blais and Devin Cooper
  • Kelown BC based Michael Daniels and Melissa Livingstone

 

SATURDAY March 14, 2nd session:

  • Saskatchewan native Tyler Lewis (Canadian Idol Top 3 finalist) is joined by 3 Albertans
  • Mariya Stokes (ACMA 2019 Female Artist of the Year)
  • Robert Adam
  • JJ Shiplett

 

 

 

 

JUNO SUNDAY,  1st session:

James Murdoch, ACMA 2019, PhotoByEGO

James Murdoch, ACMA 2019, PhotoB

  • James Murdoch (The Dungarees – 3 wins at the 2019 ACMA awards)
  • Chris Henderson
  • Erin Hill
  • Desiree Dorion ( past Juno award nominee & was at the very 1st Blue Jay Session )

 

 

JUNO SUNDAY,  2nd session:
  • Alex Runions
  • Stephanie Rose
  • Justine Sletten
  • Shawnee (Billboard named her one of the top LGBT musicians in North America people should know!)

 

 

 

As with ALL Blue Jay Sessions, you never know which special guest may be stopping by.  Be sure to check out www.thebluejaysessions.com to get your tickets to a session or 2 or all … and do it ASAP because MOST of the Friday session tickets sold out BEFORE the lineup was even announced!

 

Blue Jay Cafe Sessions, Joe Miles

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