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Jake Vaadeland is a self taught multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Saskatchewan, Canada. His traditional sound and unique style could be defined as a blend of Bluegrass and 50s Rockabilly. Jake strives to write and play with a focus on storytelling and messages that he hopes his audience can relate to, all packaged in foot stomping, high energy performances with The Sturgeon River Boys.In 2022, Jake received 2 Saskatchewan Music Awards, including Album of the Year for his album Everybody But Me, along with Roots/Folk Artist of the Year. He followed that up in 2023 by once again winning the Roots/Folk Artist of the Year. He was awarded four 2022 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards, including Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Alternative Album of the Year & Emerging Artist of the Year, and again followed up in 2023 by winning the Alternative Album award for the 2nd year in row. Jake was also nominated for Roots/Folk Artist of the Year at the 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards.
Jake had another big year at the 2024 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards, taking home 4 awards including Male Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Video of the Year & Interactive Artist of the Year. He was also nominated for Best New Touring Artist at the Canadian Live Music Industry Awards and is nominated once again for Roots/Folk Artist of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards.
His new album, Retro Man...More And More (Expanded Edition) was released in April, 2024, This was followed up in May, 2024 when Jake joined Platinum selling Canadian country artist, Tebey for the release of their single, Wake Me Up (the Bluegrass Rendition). These releases are being supported by extensive tours in Canada, USA, UK and EU. Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys have developed a reputation as one of the hardest working independent bands in the business. True road warriors, they are passionate about taking their music directly to their quickly growing fanbase around the world.
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Northern Bar & Stage - Fernie, BC, 561 2nd Ave, Fernie, BC V0B, Canada,Fernie, British Columbia
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