2023 pINE NEEDLE FESTIVAL BAND LINE-UP

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Coming soon....

Heartwarming is an Alternative / Indie Rock band from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The band consists of Healer on bass and vocals, Ben Myo on Lead Guitar, Mason Boettcher on Rhythm Guitar, and Zach Kerr on Drums. Their debut album Basement Madness released on April 3rd and is available on all streaming platforms!!!

Established in 2021, GreenWing's early days saw them living through Covid lockdowns and the harsh Saskatchewan winter while finding sanity through collaborating on a collection of songs and the hopes of one day returning to stages and touring. The band’s debut album “Late Bloomer” leans heavily on driving rhythms and pop-laden hooks. Reminiscent of the punk and post-rock they grew up listening to, the band interweaves themes of self-reflection, grief, and a newfound sense of self into a crushing wall of sound. 

Once lockdowns lifted, GreenWing quickly made a name for themselves with tour dates that featured their signature singalong hooks, infectious driving energy, and chaotic stage presence. In short order, the band was enlisted for opening gigs for the likes of Three Days Grace, Mom Jeans & Reignwolf as well as garnering multiple nominations and making multiple "Best Of" lists.

Look for GreenWing on tour across Canada in 2023 in support of “Late Bloomer” and their subsequent single, “Dark”

 Anna Haverstock and her band play catchy alternative rock tunes that are sure to get you dancing. With smooth, strong vocals and prominent guitar riffs their brand of surfy Sask rock will get you hooked. Anna has opened for the likes of Orville Peck, Louise Burns and Laura Jane Grace. 

LJ Tyson is a Folk/Pop artist from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Blending themes of identity and

social movement, LJ has put his own unique stamp on the music scene. LJ Tyson is an

Indigenous person who identifies as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Identity has become a

major part of LJ’s work because he feels representation is important in music for minority

groups. LJ has shared his songwriting and performance across Canadian radio and venues.

Performing his signature blend of folk/pop with his band The Locals, LJ Tyson is moving

forward.

Oscar’s Hollow is a Saskatoon-based rock band formed in 2016.  With songs that typically blend first-person storytelling with the frankness of a good confession, the group’s music evokes comparisons to outfits like The Band or Blue Rodeo the way a yellow 1974 F150 might remind you of the late-summer sun on the
prairies.

The band's current lineup consists of Kris Mihilewicz playing guitar, Byron Shaw
on bass, Kurt Burnett on the drums and Darryl Dozlaw playing mostly keys. Lead vocal duties are shared between Mihilewicz and Dozlaw, with everyone contributing background vocals.

Having self-produced two EP’s: Oscar’s Hollow (2018) and Now Playing (2019), the band is currently in the studio developing a full-length album for release this year. Whether headlining or supporting, Oscar’s Hollow delivers
a dynamic, fun live performance, not to be missed.

Kelly emceed the Festival in 2018 and 2019.  His comedy between the bands sets has the crowd falling over with laughter!  When he's not on stage, Kelly is cranking out laps of the mountain bike course!  We are excited to have him back for our 10th Anniversary of the Festival!

BIO

From the first time stepping on stage it was only 9 short months later that Kelly was headling. In just his second year of comedy, Kelly Taylor shocked the comedy industry by placing second in the prestigious Just for Laughs Homegrown competition. Competing against comics who have been in the business for ten plus years, Kelly Taylor firmly made his mark at JFL. His performance did not go unnoticed as creative heads from NBC Universal, Happy Gilmore Productions and Jimmy Kimmel quickly approached with interest. Later that year Kelly did a tour of the Canadian Colleges, and was Named Canadian College Comedian of the year.

Already conquering Canada he has now moved on to being one the busiest comedians on the American college scene. Kelly Also starred as the lead role in the movie Sure Shot Dombrowski. Kelly's ability to headline clubs, corporate and college events at just three years into his budding career is evidence that this kid is the real deal. Aside from Just for Laughs, he has already appeared at The Vancouver and Halifax Comedy Festivals. Kelly has performed all across the country including LA and New York City at some of the most well respected clubs in the industry.