21 year-old Jake Vaadeland from Cut Knife, Saskatchewan, has had an impressive year, making history as the youngest artist to achieve ‘Road Gold’ Certification by selling 25,000 tickets in 12 months across Canada.
In 2024, the self-taught multi-instrumentalist garnered his first Canadian Music Award, showcasing his distinctive fusion of traditional country, 50’s Rockabilly, and Bluegrass. Praised for his electrifying performances, NEXT Magazine hailed his album ‘Retro Man … More and More’ as an ‘instant classic,’ commending its fresh and authentic old-school country vibe. A gifted storyteller, Jake has captivated audiences globally. Recent collaborations include a U.S. tour with The Dead South.
“Canada’s country music scene would be in for a shake-up as the electrifying young performer brought elements of the past to modern audiences.” The Sheaf
Rob Heron , the local singer/songster/yodelling cowboy from Penrith, will open the show