Saskatoon Blues Society

Saskatoon Blues Society Saskatoon Blues Society! Follow for information on the latest concerts and jams! 2015 Saskatoon Blues Festival Dates are still being decided.

Also find us on Snapchat at saskblues, Instagram at saskblues and checkout our website! The Saskatoon Blues Festival: always a party! It will open your eyes to the diversity and scope of that multi-faceted music genre known as "The Blues." The Saskatoon Blues Festival features some of Canada's best musical talent, along with International artists. Two main venues invite you to choose your style of

entertainment:

The Acoustic Stage, is the listener's room, up close and personal. The Electric Cabaret is plugged in, turned up and always a party! During Festival week enjoy "The Blues" at various clubs, bars and coffee shops around the city. Presentations prior to the Festival in various schools educate students about the history and styles of blues. Join the party downtown in the heart of Saskatoon!

Looks like a great weekend!
08/31/2026

Looks like a great weekend!

Dolly wasn’t blues, but she was definitely an icon. RIP Dolly.
08/25/2026

Dolly wasn’t blues, but she was definitely an icon. RIP Dolly.

Happy Birthday To Big Dave McLean 🥳🎂
08/23/2026

Happy Birthday To Big Dave McLean 🥳🎂

Happy Birthday, Big Dave McLean! 💙

Big Dave McLean was born on August 23, 1952, in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. He is a Canadian blues guitarist, harmonica player, singer, and songwriter whose career has been closely associated with Chicago and Delta blues.

McLean grew up in Saskatchewan before his family moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, when he was ten. He became interested in blues as a teenager through his older brother's record collection. In 1969, he attended the Mariposa Folk Festival, where he met John P. Hammond and received an informal guitar lesson.

McLean began performing in blues clubs and at folk festivals in Canada during the 1970s. In 1977, he opened for Muddy Waters in Winnipeg. His work later became an important part of the Western Canadian blues scene.

His recording career includes "Muddy Waters for President", recorded in 1989, "For the Blues...Always", "Blues from the Middle", "Acoustic Blues: Got 'Em from the Bottom", "Faded But Not Gone", "Better the Devil You Know", and "Pocket Full of Nothin'". His music has also included elements of folk, country, rock, and R&B.

McLean recorded for Stony Plain Records before later working with Black Hen Music. His album "Blues from the Middle" received the Best Blues Recording award at the Western Canadian Music Awards. He has also recorded and performed with other Canadian musicians and has been recognized as a mentor to younger blues performers.

In 2019, McLean was appointed to the Order of Canada for his contributions to Canadian music and for mentoring musicians. His work has influenced musicians including Colin James and Wide Mouth Mason, and he remains an active figure in Canadian blues.

Big Dave McLean continues to have an influential presence in blues music. Wishing him continued music and good health.

Let’s do this!💙❤️🎶💙❤️
08/21/2026

Let’s do this!
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Harpdog Brown Whiskey Bottle 💙🎶❤️
08/21/2026

Harpdog Brown
Whiskey Bottle 💙🎶❤️

live at The Genesis TheaterLadner, BC03/20/15written by Harpdog ...

Get your applications in!
07/31/2026

Get your applications in!

Congrats to all the nominees!👏🏻
07/20/2026

Congrats to all the nominees!👏🏻

07/20/2026
Big Dave McLean 🎸🎶This Old Life 💙🎶🎶
07/20/2026

Big Dave McLean 🎸🎶
This Old Life 💙🎶🎶

Provided to YouTube by Virgin Music GroupThis Old Life · Big Dave...

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