Jake Vaadeland Biography

Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys

Jake Vaadeland, a songwriter from Saskatchewan, Canada, combines bluegrass and 50s rockabilly influences. Alongside The Sturgeon River Boys, his guitar and banjo skills, slick-backed hair, vintage suit, and storyteller approach propel alt Country Bluegrass and Roots into a bright future.

Jake embodies a contemporary approach to bluegrass music.  “…..And then Vaadeland strides confidently on stage with the best suit of them all, a steady smile and rockabilly Elvis good looks, with some Will Rogers thrown in for grain-fed gravitas. Vaadeland proceeds to charm, cajole and chuckle, the kind of fella people want to take home and serve a slice of pie. His gorgeous singing, stellar band and committed showmanship turn any performance into a full-on show…. We’ve been hooked on Saskatchewan’s Jake Vaadeland and the Sturgeon River Boys since we saw them..” Next Magazine full article here

Discography

Jake Vaadeland and The Sturgeon River Band include Joel Rohs on electric guitar, Stephen Williams on bass and Jaxon Lalonde on banjo.

•  2021 EP  Retro Man

Features:  House and Pool, Every I Have A Dream, I’m In A Rush, Be A Farmer or A Preacher, Father’s Son, Retro Man

•  2021 EP No More Pain In My Heart

Features:  No More Pain In My Heart, Lester’s Guitar Blues, Until the Day I See You Dear, Town of The Blues, Rock Bottom, All In My Mind.

•  2022 Album Everybody But Me

Featuring Everybody But Me, The Bar Down The Street, I Love Suits, The Bachelor’s Life, Prairie Blues, Gonna Find My Baby, You Don’t Love ME Anymore, Be Good Stewards.

“Jake’s got the retro-country thing going on in high gear: retro-country-rockabilly-Elvis-Faron-Earl-Buddy-Holley-Canadiana-Americana-string-tied-pompadour and all points in between. All original songs give a taste of pastoral Saskatchewan life, but I swear I get glimpses of rear-engined Greyhound Scenicruisers and smell the diesel fumes, with Jake telling the uniformed driver how to get to the next gig. The Blue Grass Standard.

•  2023 Single I Ain’t Going Back To Nashville.

With its catchy melodies and authentic lyrics, the song captures the essence of Vaadeland’s experiences and aspirations as a musician. Jake expresses his resolve to forge his own path in the music industry, steering away from the glitz and glamour of Nashville.

• 2024 Single Until The Day I See You

Award Winning Alt-Country & Roots

In 2023, he graced stages at JunoFest, CCMA Week, and AmericanaFest in Nashville and opened for 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’.

“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

Jake Vaadeland’s Saskatchewan Heritage

Saskatchewan, a province in central Canada, is known for its vast prairies and vibrant cultural heritage. Its history is deeply intertwined with its indigenous peoples, who have inhabited the land for thousands of years, contributing to the province’s cultural mosaic and enriching its heritage with their traditions, languages, and customs. Saskatchewan embodies a blend of natural beauty, rural charm, modern urban life, and indigenous heritage, making it a unique and dynamic destination in Canada. In 2022, Jake swept multiple awards, including Album of the Year and Folk/Roots Artist of the Year. His album ‘Everybody But Me’ gained significant acclaim, finishing as the runner-up in fan voting for the Best Saskatchewan Albums of 2021.

“That silver-tongued devil with the golden voice has done it again!” Sask Today

From the Prairies to the shores of Blackpool

In 2024, Jake and the Boys will support The Dead South on their Chains and Stakes World Tour 2024. They’ll tour Saskatchewan in April, performing in Luseland, Nipawin, Yorkton, Weyburn, Regina, and more.

Jake will bring his show to The Empress Ballroom, Blackpool, on Sunday, September 1st, 2024. Marrying tradition with innovation, he will present fan favourites like ‘Retro Man’, ‘Be a Farmer or a Preacher’, and ‘House and Pool’.

Martin Blore said: “We are delighted Jake Vaadeland with the Sturgeon River Boys will be winning new fans and captivating our Sunday’s TBCMF audience; they will close the festival with style, alongside headliner Beth Nielsen Chapman and some surprises to be announced. It promises to be our strongest Sunday line-up.”