The
Western
Canadian
Music
Awards were this last week in Edmonton and the Big Winner of the Awards was
Andy Shauf from Regina.
Andy received awards for Pop Artist of the year, Songwriter of the year and Recording of the year,
Andy plays all the instruments in his latest album recording '
The Party', with the exception of the strings, handled by Colin Nealis.
Andy recently finished his 2017 American /European concert tour, but he's back to London and Paris for concerts next month.
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As much as I love Andy Shauf's directed video productions, its his live performances that I like the most.
Here's a couple live video recordings from NYC and from Chicago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNBW5d3FiTw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgswLMesmEQ
Other
Saskatchewan Winners at the 2017 WCMAs :
Impact in Music Marketing,
Susan Busse - Susan Busse PR
Francophone Artist of the Year
Ponteix
Video Director of the Year for '
In Hell I'll be in Good Company' The Dead South
Zach Wilson
and...
World Artist of the Year
Andino Suns for their third album
Madera
https://www.andinosuns.com/bio
Also from Regina, 'The Suns' were nominated for the same award for their sophomore album
It’s Time to Rise in 2015.
Aire Libre, one of their singles from last year…
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...and a couple more videos all shot in Saskatchewan for Andino Suns, the 2nd one is at Great Sand Hills near Sceptre, SK. and has a bit of a Mad Max vibe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsIT-z6CdlQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRc7z7qSpeY