Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys: A harmonious blend of bluegrass and 50s rockabilly, Jake Vaadeland and his band, The Sturgeon River Boys, hail from the vast Saskatchewan prairies in Canada.
Jake, a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, brings a unique style to their music. His traditional sound, characterized by impressive vocals, is a delightful fusion of guitar, banjo, and storytelling. Sporting slick-backed hair and vintage suits, Jake embodies a contemporary approach to bluegrass music. Their electrifying stage presence and foot-stomping performances have captivated audiences across the country.
Jake Vaadeland has graced stages at JunoFest, CCMA Week, and AmericanaFest in Nashville. Opening for artists like Dean Brody and Charley Crockett, he earned a Western Canadian Music Award nomination for ‘Roots Artist of the Year’ and won a Saskatchewan Country Music Award for ‘Alternative Country Album of the Year.’ Jake’s electrifying performances bring elements of the past to modern audiences, making him a force to be reckoned with in Canada’s country music scene. His latest album, "Everybody But Me" was released to acclaim in 2022.