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# Jeffery Straker

The Official Website for the Folk/Roots Singer Songwriter

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- [Saskatoon Concert! Sept 16](https://www.jeffstraker.com/saskatoon-concert-sept-16/) - I'm looking forward to kicking off the season for the live music series at D'lish by Tish Cafe in Saskatoon. Sept 16, 7pm showtime (doors at 630). It's an intimate room so any seat is a good seat. For tickets, email Heidi.dlishevents@gmail.com with the number of tickets you'd like. She'll respond/confirm availability and ask you
- [Sept 24 - Regina SK Show. Tickets On-Sale](https://www.jeffstraker.com/sept-24-regina-sk-show-tickets-on-sale/) - Hello Folks in Regina and surrounding areas, Sept 24 I'm FINALLY performing a home-town show! The venue is Eastside United Church (Arcola & Edinburgh Ave) and tickets are now available. USE THIS LINK TO RESERVE TICKETS. No credit card purchases are available on this one; they've opted to do Etransfers to save all the fees.
- [Thank you FACTOR - tour support award](https://www.jeffstraker.com/thank-you-factor-tour-support-award/) - Received some very nice news that I was awarded a tour support grant from FACTOR (The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings). Taking live music out on the road across Canada is an expensive proposition (with rental costs, fees, hotels, gas, airfares, promotions and all the rest of it). Funding awards like this from FACTOR
- [Two SOLD OUT Shows - a singer at his piano in a grain elevator](https://www.jeffstraker.com/two-sold-out-shows/) - I've partnered with the Southern Prairie Railway once again, to offer shows where the audience rides a vintage 1925 train to a concert in the old 1922 Horizon grain elevator. Both shows on June 28 SOLD OUT a month before the date. Wow wow! Sounds like we could have done a few more. The acoustics
- [Folk on the Rocks Festival, Yellowknife NWT July 18-19](https://www.jeffstraker.com/folk-on-the-rocks-festival-yellowknife-nwt-july-18-19/) - Flights are booked! I can't wait to play the awesome Folk on the Rocks festival in Yellowknife NWT this summer. I'm traveling up with Bryn Besse who will join me on guitar for our sets on July 18 and 19. The sun sets around 11pm at that time of year and the sky doesn't get
- [New Single Coming this Fall](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-single-coming-this-fall/) - I'm attaching a short press release with news about a single I'm working on that will be released this October. Stay tuned - Jeffery
- [Canada Council  - Thank You!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/canada-council-thank-you/) - It's a huge honour to get recognized by the Canada Council for the Arts! I got word that I've been awarded grant funding to support my touring. This goes a long way to keeping me on the road performing my songs across Canada and I'm sending out a big Thank-You to the jury for including
- [Thank-you Creative Saskatchewan](https://www.jeffstraker.com/thank-you-creative-saskatchewan/) - I'm sending out a huge thank-you to Creative Saskatchewan. They've awarded me funding to support a 9-date tour taking my music to the Maritimes (the tour was this past fall). Touring is an expensive endeavour with all the rentals and airfare and people and promo & all the rest of it. This support helps home-spun
- [Folk on the Rocks July 17-19 - Yellowknife](https://www.jeffstraker.com/folk-on-the-rocks-july-17-19-yellowknife/) - Wow wow wow excited for this. Sharing a dream Festival Announcement! I’m so looking forward to performing at Folk on the Rocks this July in Yellowknife NWT. Everyone I know who has attended this festival says it’s the bees knees🐝💥. Can’t wait to head up there sharing my songs as a duo with Bryn Besse joining me
- [2 Shows in Saskatchewan](https://www.jeffstraker.com/2-shows-in-saskatchewan/) - April 15 I'm taking the full band to Estevan SK for a show in the Comprehensive High School Auditorium, presented by the Estevan Arts Council. I don't often get to do a full band show so I'm really looking forward to this one. And just a few days later I head to Saskatoon SK to
- [Telemiracle - a new record! Wow!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/telemiracle-a-new-record-wow/) - I had the honour of hosting and performing on Kinsmen/Kinette Telemiracle this year once again - it was my 15th YEAR with the telethon. In just 22 hours a new record was reached, in raising over 10.5 MILLION dollars. Generous folks across Saskatchewan (and beyond) phoned in pledges & donated on-line. Donations also came in
- [New live Video PLUS some upcoming shows](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-video-and-upcoming-shows/) - I'm excited to share this fresh-off-the-press live performance video of my new song "Brand New Light" - a song about 'new love'. Thanks to the talented Bryn Besse (guitar/vocals) & Danny Jones (bass/vocals) for joining in. We shot this in the sweet old main performance room at The Exchange in Regina SK. Hope you enjoy
- ['Morning Light' live at Folk Alliance in Kansas City](https://www.jeffstraker.com/morning-light-live-at-folk-alliance-in-kansas-city/) - Here's a little video blast from last year. I travelled to Kansas City (with Bryn Besse accompanying me on guitar) to the annual Folk Alliance International conference. I performed a few showcases and this song is from our official showcase sponsored by FAI. This is 'Morning Light' from my 2021 album Just Before Sunrise. Hope
- [A wintery themed lyric video - shot on a frozen Saskatchewan pond](https://www.jeffstraker.com/a-wintery-themed-lyric-video-shot-on-a-frozen-saskatchewan-pond/) - I released this lyric video for my song ‘SING YOUR SONG’ in January 2024. We shot it out on a frozen pond near Rouleau Saskatchewan. We got a real actual piano out onto the pond for this video and it was SO COLD that day! Thanks Chris Graham for the great videography. Have a look
- [Watch the new music video: 'Heavy is the Burden'](https://www.jeffstraker.com/watch-the-new-music-video-heavy-is-the-burden/) - When I wrote the song 'Heavy is the Burden' it was part of my grieving process after my mom passed away. I loved her dearly and it all hit me quite hard. What I realized while grieving is that people around me were really bad at talking about grief and death. We've been conditioned to
- ['Play that Song Again' - solo video performance](https://www.jeffstraker.com/play-that-song-again-solo-video-performance/) - I had the pleasure of filming a solo performance of my song "Play that Song Again" with director Rob White (Regina SK). I love stripping songs back to the just piano + vocal as they were when they were written, and I really like how Rob shot this. Shout out to Walt Jeworski for capturing
- [Gordon Lightfoot cover video + some performances coming up](https://www.jeffstraker.com/gordon-lightfoot-cover-video-some-upcoming-performances/) - Back in February I performed Gordon Lightfoot's "If you could Read my Mind" on the annual Telemiracle broadcast on CTV. It was a treat to get to play it with that great band - I'm sharing the video here and hope you like my rendition. Also here are a few Saskatchewan performances coming up to
- [New Christmas Album OUT NOW on all Streaming Services](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-christmas-album-out-now-on-all-streaming-services/) - This might just be the thing to help you get into the festive spirit! My 12-song Christmas album 'A VERY PRAIRIE CHRISTMAS' is out now on all the music-streaming services. LISTEN TO IT ON YOUR PREFERRED PLATFORM BY CLICKING HERE. Thanks to everyone who has listened so far - I truly appreciate it. Featuring 8
- [Christmas Album (CD) & Christmas Cards available now](https://www.jeffstraker.com/christmas-album-cd-christmas-cards-available-now/) - My new holiday album ‘A Very Prairie Christmas’ is out now on CD. The album doesn’t release on the streaming platforms until Dec 2 but you can order copies of the CD now. We’ve also got some beautiful original ‘A Very Prairie Christmas’ cards available (they come as a set of 5, each with a
- [Maritime Tour Nov 8-16](https://www.jeffstraker.com/maritime-tour-nov-8-16/) - I'm getting ready to take off for a run of shows through the Maritimes. The tour has us performing 5 shows in Nova Scotia and 4 shows in New Brunswick and I'm already dreaming of seafood chowder. Check out the list of shows in the graphic to see where i'll be stopping. All dates with
- [New Song  - have a listen](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-song-have-a-listen/) - I've released a new single called "Keep on Climbing" and it's out there on all the streaming platforms. Please go have a listen by CLICKING HERE. I've loved singing this song at recent shows. The tune takes its inspiration from a memory of going for a walk near my hometown with my mom when I
- [Western Canada Tour](https://www.jeffstraker.com/western-canada-tour/) - I kicked off a Western Canada Tour in Saskatoon on Sept 25. Shows take me through Alberta and Westward as far an Vancouver Island and back again. Check out the list of shows in the graphic to see where i'll be stopping. All dates with info and ticketing are listed in the calendar on this
- [New Recordings Underway - stay tuned for release news](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-recordings-underway-stay-tuned-for-release-news/) - A quick press release with news about some recordings I'm working on that will be released in the coming months!
- [Expo 2025 in Osaka Japan](https://www.jeffstraker.com/expo-2025-in-osaka-japan/) - I'm looking forward to heading to Osaka Japan to perform at Expo 2025. I'll be playing 8 shows over 7 days. Many of them are at the Canada Pavilion and a few are at other stages throughout the expo site. This should be a hoot! If you're there, please come and say hi. Those who
- ['Contemporary Folk Singer of the Year' at Canadian Folk Music Awards](https://www.jeffstraker.com/contemporary-folk-singer-of-the-year-at-canadian-folk-music-awards/) - I was very honoured to hear my name read out as the winner of a Canadian Folk Music Award at the gala ceremony in Ottawa/Gatineau on April 3 2025. I was thrilled to just be nominated in the category of 'Contemporary Folk Singer of the Year' and certainly didn't anticipate winning - what a complete
- [My album "Great Big Sky" delivered to King Charles in London!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/my-album-great-big-sky-delivered-to-king-charles-in-london/) - At first I didn't quite believe it, but it is indeed true - my latest album "Great Big Sky" ended up making its way to Buckingham Palace and was hand delivered to King Charles himself. In a message I received I learned that he was "touched" by the song 'Better than What we Found' on
- ['Great Big Sky' nominated for a 2025 Canadian Folk Music Award](https://www.jeffstraker.com/great-big-sky-nominated-for-a-2025-canadian-folk-music-award/) - I'm proud to share that my latest recording 'Great Big Sky' has been nominated for a 2025 Canadian Folk Music Award in the category of "Contemporary Canadian Folk Singer of the Year". I'm in the company of some wonderfully talented nominee artists - you can read the list of nominees by CLICKING HERE. I've also
- ['A Very Prairie Christmas'  Dec 2024 - 7 shows around Sask.](https://www.jeffstraker.com/a-very-prairie-christmas-dec-2024-7-shows-around-sask/) - Hohoho & Falala, we're getting ready for a run of dates around Saskatchewan performing the annual 'A Very Prairie Christmas' show. Dates start Dec 8 in Nipawin (Evergreen Centre) and end Dec 20 in Lloydminster (Vic Juba Theatre). Stops also include Saskatoon (The Bassment - 2 nights), Regina (Casino Regina - 2 nights), Humboldt (Legion
- [UK Tour Oct 25 to Nov 11](https://www.jeffstraker.com/uk-tour-oct-25-to-nov-11/) - I'm looking forward to heading over for shows across England later this month. All dates with ticket links are listed in the calendar on this website under the SHOWS tab or you can also CLICK HERE FOR A UK SHOW LISTING. If you know folks in England please let them know I'm headed their way
- [Album Release Concerts: Sept 14 Regina, Sept 24 Toronto](https://www.jeffstraker.com/album-release-concerts-sept-14-regina-sept-24-toronto/) - After performing songs from my new record “Great Big Sky” in a series of special shows at grain elevators and in communities & festivals around Saskatchewan I’m pretty excited at how these new songs are being received. So I’ve decided to head into some theatre spaces to celebrate the release of this recording. On Sept
- [New album Great Big Sky has launched!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-album-great-big-sky-has-launched/) - My new 10 song album GREAT BIG SKY has launched and I'm excited to share these 10 new songs. Big thanks to producer Steve Dawson for the wonderful work bringing these new tunes to life. CD & VINYL copies of the album are available for purchase on my Bandcamp Store page - CLICK HERE for
- [Prairie Skyscraper Concert Series](https://www.jeffstraker.com/prairie-skyscraper-concert-series/) - My new 10-song album launches June 7. I'm pretty excited for folks to hear these tunes; several of which have a prairie-theme. In keeping with that theme instead of doing a release concert in a theatre like I'd usually do, I've decided to do a series of very-prairie concerts at grain elevators across Saskatchewan. We're
- [A New Song about those big ol' Prairie Grain Elevators](https://www.jeffstraker.com/a-new-song-about-those-big-ol-prairie-grain-elevators/) - I've just released "More than Two by Fours and Timber" - my new song about prairie grain elevators and what they've come to mean. Take a few minutes and have a listen - I really hope you like it. I've always loved these big majestic structures that dot the prairies. At their peak in Saskatchewan
- [Alberta! 4 shows APRIL 4,6,7](https://www.jeffstraker.com/alberta-4-shows-april-467/) - Hello Alberta! I'm headed back your way for 4 more shows in early April, and I'll be joined by 2 talents: Bryn Besse on acoustic guitar and Connor Walsh on upright bass. Our 3 stops (4 shows) are: April 4 Daysland, April 6 Slave Lake, April 7 TWO shows in Stettler. Can't wait. I'll be
- [The Piano Men Tour, with Royal Wood - March 2024](https://www.jeffstraker.com/the-piano-men-tour-with-royal-wood-march-2024/) - Looking forward to the big tour coming up with the talented Royal Wood across Western Canada starting March 13 in Burnaby BC!! We're co-headlining 11 dates in beautiful theatres from Vancouver Island through to Winnipeg. Check out the list of shows to see if we'll be near you. Hope you can come and check it
- [New Single: "The Time You've Got"](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-single-the-time-youve-got/) - Excited to be putting a new song out into the world! Co-written with Beverley Mahood & Mac Shepherd, AND Beverley sings sweet harmonies on it too. 'The Time You've Got' asks: Since our time here is finite & precious, how are you gonna use yours? It challenges the listener a little bit and I love
- [Pre-Save the upcoming single!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/pre-save-the-upcoming-single/) - I’ll be releasing the next single from the upcoming album pretty soon and I can’t wait for you to hear it. There’s an easy way to hear it first on launch day: PRE-SAVE IT! The song is called “The Time You’ve Got” and I co-wrote it with Beverley Mahood and Mac Shepherd. I’m really proud
- [Just announced: Performing @ the Proud FM (Toronto) Fundraiser May 15](https://www.jeffstraker.com/just-announced-performing-the-proud-fm-toronto-fundraiser-may-15/) - Just Announced! I\'ll be performing in the 103.9 PROUD FM (Toronto) \"Climax\" fundraising concert - with Jully Black - May 15 - National Ballet Theatre. Excited!!! CLICK HERE for INFO
- [Shows on the Canadian prairies](https://www.jeffstraker.com/shows-on-the-canadian-prairies/) - We had a great time touring in beautiful British Columbia over the last few wks. The shows & audiences were great and I got to visit some spots I\'ve long wanted to see: TOFINO & GIBSONS LANDING! Coming up we have 2 shows just outside Saskatoon Wed + Thurs this week at Solar Gardens (dinner
- [New musical \"US\" running at Globe Theatre, Regina SK - Mar 1-18](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-musical-us-running-at-globe-theatre-regina-sk-mar-1-18/) - The new musical I\'ve written the score for is playing 20 shows (in its world premiere run) at the Globe Theatre in Regina SK. I\'m pretty excited about this work with playwright partner Kelley Jo Burke. The play called \"US\" is set at a summer camp for LGBTQ young people and tells a story of
- [Some Shows: Farms, Backyards, Festivals, Venues](https://www.jeffstraker.com/some-shows-farms-backyards-festivals-venues/) - I\'ve been loving the shows all summer and there are so many more to come. Here\'s a photo of a magical perfect sunset evening on an acreage outside of Saskatoon SK. The air was warm, the BBQ was sizzling, the audience was wonderful. More shows (open to public) in coming weeks are listed below -
- ['A Very Prairie Christmas' - Regina & Saskatoon](https://www.jeffstraker.com/a-very-prairie-christmas-regina-saskatoon/) - We\'re ho-ho-ho-ing and fa-la-la-ing and getting ready for the big annual \'A Very Prairie Christmas\' shows in Regina & Saskatoon. We hit the stage for TWO NIGHTS at Casino Regina Dec 9 & 10, then make our way to Saskatoon\'s Bassment Club on Dec 19. Low ticket alert for Dec 9, and Dec 19 has...SOLD
- [Some tour dates coming up in November](https://www.jeffstraker.com/some-tour-dates-coming-up-in-november/) - Coming up in late November I\'ll be heading out to Winnipeg MB, Dryden ON, Geraldton ON, Atikokan ON for a run of shows. If you know anyone along this route, please let them know I\'m headed that way. I\'ll be all stocked up with a new batch of the ever-popular \'Just Before Sunrise\' coffee on
- [Holiday Shows in December - tickets are moving!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/holiday-shows-in-december-tickets-are-moving/) - About 3 weeks ago tickets went on sale for the annual VERY PRAIRIE CHRISTMAS shows in Regina and Saskatoon. And ho-ho-holy mackerel tickets are moving fast! We\'re delighted at the response and glad that we decided to perform not one but TWO nights in Regina (Dec 9 & 10). Due to scheduling we\'re only able
- [New Podcast Interview - Canada Out of the Closet](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-podcast-interview-canada-out-of-the-closet/) - Honoured to chat with the Canada Out of the Closet podcast in an honest and refreshing conversation that they led. It\'s stuff that interviewers don\'t too often ask about - when did I come out? how did I come out? How was it living in small town Saskatchewan? How has being gay and \'out\' played
- [Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan shows](https://www.jeffstraker.com/alberta-ontario-saskatchewan-shows/) - Summer has been a whirlwind of shows, and I\'ve loved making music for & meeting so many folks across Canada. I\'ve got a few dates left (check out the graphic) in Calgary AB, Alton ON & Nokomis SK. Later in September I perform in Medicine Hat at the beautiful Esplanade Centre. I\'d also like to
- [Upcoming Summer Shows](https://www.jeffstraker.com/upcoming-summer-shows/) - I\'m back from recording new music in Nashville and jumping right into more shows! Some are house concerts & some are open to the public. Next public ones coming up are: Aug 8-Foam Lake SK, Aug 13-Yorkton SK, Aug 19 Calgary AB, Aug 26-Alton Ontario, Sept 3-Nokomis SK. On the road again! I\'d like to
- [2 FREE shows in Saskatchewan-July 1 & 3](https://www.jeffstraker.com/2-free-upcoming-shows-in-saskatchewan-july-1-3/) - I\'m looking forward to TWO FREE upcoming shows in Saskatchewan as the summer tour dates are in full swing. July 1 I\'m celebrating Canada Day in Jansen SK (7pm show) - Click Here for Jansen info, and July 3 I\'m in Saskatoon at the Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival (5pm show) Click Here for JazzFest info.
- [Song commissioned by the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan](https://www.jeffstraker.com/song-commissioned-by-the-lieutenant-governor-of-saskatchewan/) - It was a big honour to get to share a special song commission on Sat May 13 in its debut performance at Government House in Regina SK. I wrote a new song, commissioned by the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, to mark the Coronation of King Charles the Third. It was a pretty big challenge and
- [Moose Jaw SK - historic Mae Wilson Theatre (Apr 14)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/moose-jaw-sk-historic-mae-wilson-theatre-apr-14/) - I\'m pretty excited to be heading back to Moose Jaw\'s beautiful old Mae Wilson Theatre. I call it \"The Carnegie Hall of the Prairies\" - first opened in 1916, it\'s a gem. I\'ll be bringing a band on Apr 14 and performing songs from past albums as well as debuting some brand new ones. I
- [\'Just After Sunset\' - new recording](https://www.jeffstraker.com/just-after-sunset-new-recording/) - In the fall I released a 5-song acoustic EP called \'Just After Sunset\'. I picked 5 tunes from my 2021 album \"Just Before Sunrise\" and reimagined them acoustically to offer listeners something different. Four of the 5 songs are driven mainly by acoustic guitar (played by Regina SK guitar man Bryn Besse), with piano stepping
- [Holiday Tunes!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/holiday-tunes/) - A great big thanks to everyone who came out to one of my \"Very Prairie Christmas\" shows this Dec. What a hoot! Those audiences were so fantastic. On another Christmas note, I\'m sharing links below to my holiday tunes that I\'ve recorded over the last few years. Give them a spin and add them to
- [Very Prairie Christmas](https://www.jeffstraker.com/very-prairie-christmas/) - I\'m back from my tour of England (what a blast!) and am getting ready to start my \"A Very Prairie Christmas\" shows across Saskatchewan. We\'ve got shows in: Biggar, Wynyard, Humboldt, Regina (x2) and Saskatoon. The 2 shows at Casino Regina feature special guests: Cree singer-songwriter Falynn Baptiste and fiddle duo Karley Parovsky + Donna
- [On Tour in the UK Nov 1-16](https://www.jeffstraker.com/on-tour-in-the-uk-nov-1-16/) - I\'m looking forward to flying over to England for 9 shows in November. All of the dates (with ticketing info/links) are on the tour calendar on this website (CLICK HERE). If you\'re in England I hope you can join me for a show. If you have friends/family in the UK, please let them know we\'re
- [Oct 15 - The Happy Nun (Forget SK) - And... here come the hohoho shows...](https://www.jeffstraker.com/oct-15-the-happy-nun-forget-sk-and-here-come-the-hohoho-shows/) - hi! Oct 15 I\'m performing a show (+ supper before the show) at The Happy Nun in Forget SK. They serve up incredible eats and I\'m delighted to be serving up my music along with their culinary delights. I\'ll have some brand new songs along with me as well. And falalalala Regina folks! just a
- [The Bassment Saskatoon-Sep 29 + 30](https://www.jeffstraker.com/the-bassment-saskatoon-sep-29-30/) - I just wrapped up the last show of my long run of 30+ shows that took me through the summer. I enjoyed em all, and the last one in Govan SK at the Govan Fall Fair was memorable (what an audience)! Thanks everyone for coming to them all. Coming up on Sept 29 & 30
- [Coming up:  Assiniboia SK (Aug 30) & Govan SK (Sep 3)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/coming-up-assiniboia-sk-aug-30-govan-sk-sep-3/) - Big thanks to the folks who came out to recent shows in Markham & Toronto Ontario this past week. The weather for both was fantastic! I\'m westbound again and have 2 shows coming up in Saskatchewan: Aug 30 in Assiniboia SK (6pm in front of 7th Ave School) and Sept 3 in Govan SK (4pm
- [Toronto Outdoor Show - Sat Aug 27, 8pm](https://www.jeffstraker.com/toronto-outdoor-show-sat-aug-27-8pm/) - Hello folks in Toronto! I\'m performing a public outdoor show in TO coming up on Aug 27, 8pm start-time. The location is the stage in Bob Acton Park. Nearest BIG intersection is Victoria Park & Gerrard. Closest street address is 2342 Gerrard St E, but the park is just behind that (ie: north). It\'s a
- [Alberta Bound](https://www.jeffstraker.com/alberta-bound/) - I\'ve got the piano loaded into the Mazda and guitar slinger Bryn Besse is in the passenger seat (with the Hawkins Cheezies...) and we\'re off to Alberta for shows. Aug 10 Medicine Hat (at the Liquid Concert Venue), Aug 11 Calgary (Pretty Bird Concerts), Aug 12-13-14 Grande Prairie (The Bear Creek Folk Fest) and Aug
- [Thank you SK-Arts & Creative Saskatchewan](https://www.jeffstraker.com/thank-you-sk-arts-creative-saskatchewan/) - Very grateful for funding awards received over the past few months from both SK-Arts and Creative Saskatchewan. SK-Arts (the Saskatchewan Arts Board) awarded me with a Creation grant to cover living costs while hunkered down doing some intensive songwriting, while Creative Saskatchewan has supported with Showcase funding and Touring assistance. THANK YOU! Very grateful to
- [July 8-Saskatoon SK, July 9-Crystal Lake SK](https://www.jeffstraker.com/july-8-saskatoon-sk-july-9-crystal-lake-sk/) - If you\'re in Saskatchewan in early July I\'ve got 2 outdoor public shows to tell you about; all are welcome at both! July 8 is a BBQ supper & show on an acreage just 15 mins outside of Saskatoon, and it\'s a benefit for the Duke of Edinburgh\'s Award in Canada (I received my gold
- [Upcoming June Performances](https://www.jeffstraker.com/upcoming-june-performances/) - I\'ve got some shows coming up across Saskatchewan in June. It\'d be great to see you at one of these events - check out the graphic. I\'ll be making music in a concert hall, a former convent, on a main street & in a garden. All the details are in the concert calendar on this
- [June 3 - Live at Darke Hall, Regina SK](https://www.jeffstraker.com/june-3-live-at-darke-hall-regina-sk/) - I\'m excited to be bringing a full band to the stage of the stunning Darke Hall in Regina SK on June 3. We\'re doing a show with 2 purposes - 1) we want to properly launch my latest album \"Just Before Sunrise\" (as the pandemic only allowed it to be performed in backyards), and 2)
- [New Release: acoustic cover of \"Hand in My Pocket\"](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-release-acoustic-cover-of-hand-in-my-pocket/) - Alanis Morissette released her hit song \"Hand in My Pocket\" in 1995, and I\'ve released an acoustic cover of it in 2022. Listen to my new take on the song HERE->https://ffm.to/p1ba9d9 The recording features my 111 yr old piano \"Moira Rose\" in all her glory along with some fantastic cello playing by Canadian cello phenom
- [Pre-Save my upcoming cover song release \"Hand in My Pocket\"](https://www.jeffstraker.com/pre-save-my-upcoming-cover-song-release-hand-in-my-pocket/) - I\'m excited to be releasing a cover of Alanis Morissette\'s 1995 hit \"Hand in My Pocket\". The recording features my 111 yr old piano \"Moira Rose\" in all her glory. Pre-save it on Spotify or AppleMusic here--> https://ffm.to/p1ba9d9 & be the first to hear it when it launches. \"Everything\'s gonna be fine fine fine\"... cheers!
- [Best Music Video - Saskatchewan  Independent Film Awards](https://www.jeffstraker.com/best-music-video-saskatchewan-independent-film-awards/) - At the end of 2021 I was pretty excited to learn that my music video \"Ready to be Brave\" won a Saskatchewan Independent Film Award for \'Best Music Video\'. (I didn\'t get to post about it in the hubbub & busyness of the holidays!) Of course big congrats goes to director Dylan Hryciuk and Versa
- [#2, #2, #2!!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/2-2-2/) - Some nice news for my album \"Just Before Sunrise\" that I released in May 2021. It\'s been voted the #2 album in the \'2021 Best Saskatchewan Albums\' rankings - voted on by music lovers across the province. A big honour indeed. The album tied with Jake Vaadeland\'s record \'Retro Man\'. Congrats to Jake and all
- [A song to kick off your 2022](https://www.jeffstraker.com/a-song-to-kick-off-your-2022/) - \"Gonna make a change, Gonna light a fire\" - this tune \'Light a Fire\' from my 2021 album \'Just Before Sunrise\' might just be the soundtrack to your resolution for 2022. Give it a spin and let me know. Happy New Years! May 2022 be a great one for you.
- [\'White Christmas\' - with some sweet backing harmonies](https://www.jeffstraker.com/white-christmas-with-some-sweet-backing-harmonies/) - I shot this little video of the Irving Berlin classic \"White Christmas\", with my sister Jill Straker and Breeann DeHaven singing some gorgeous backing vocals. I was pretty delighted that the Irving Berlin Music Co. reached out and told me they really liked this version and they\'ve reposted it on social media too! Click to
- [New Christmas music out now! And some big holiday shows coming up](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-christmas-music-out-now-and-some-big-holiday-shows-coming-up/) - I\'m feeling Christmas-time a coming - I love this time of year! I\'ve got 4 covers of classic Christmas songs that have just released on all of the digital music services. The collection is called \"Merry and Bright\" and you can LISTEN on Spotify, AppleMusic and all the other on-line places BY CLICKING HERE. Also,
- [Pre-Save new Holiday Music! And - some big holiday shows coming up in Dec](https://www.jeffstraker.com/pre-save-new-holiday-music-and-some-big-holiday-shows-coming-up-in-dec/) - I Love Christmas! And I\'ve got 4 covers of classic Christmas songs that will be released very soon. It would be an honour and a favour if you pre-saved them using this link here-> click here to pre-save the new songs on spotify, applemusic, itunes etc. Once you PreSave them you get a notification/reminder on
- [Oct 27 Mae Wilson Theatre Moose Jaw, Nov 26 Calgary Folk Club](https://www.jeffstraker.com/oct-27-mae-wilson-theatre-moose-jaw-nov-26-calgary-folk-club/) - Coming up on Oct 27 I\'m performing in Moose Jaw SK at the beautiful Mae Wilson Theatre. Nov 26 I\'m off to Calgary AB for a show at the Calgary Folk Club. For more info and ticking check the concert calendar on this website or just CLICK HERE. If you\'re in these areas, come check
- [Upcoming Live Shows: Oct 16, Oct 27, Nov 26](https://www.jeffstraker.com/upcoming-live-shows/) - After two incredible shows at the Bassment in Saskatoon SK in Sept, I have some more upcoming shows to tell you about. Oct 16 in Forget SK (at The Happy Nun), Oct 27 in Moose Jaw SK (at the beautiful Mae Wilson Theatre), Nov 26 in Calgary AB (at the Calgary Folk Club). More info
- [A new coffee in honour of my new album](https://www.jeffstraker.com/a-new-coffee-in-honour-of-my-new-album/) - Thanks to the Prairie Bean Roastery in Saskatchewan, I\'ve got a \"Just Before Sunrise\" coffee on the merch table named after my new album that I released in May. Nick at the roastery near Outlook Saskatchewan has been supplying this to the merch table all summer and it\'s a hot seller. I\'ve got it in
- [Conexus Arts Centre, Regina SK - Aug 10 2021](https://www.jeffstraker.com/conexus-arts-centre-regina-sk-aug-10-2021/) - The \"Pandemic Piano Backyard Tour\" stops at Regina\'s Conexus Arts Centre outdoor summer stage, Aug 10 2021 for a 730pm show. Come join us under the stars! I\'ll be singing some songs from the new album and some older favs too. For tickets to the show at the Conexus Arts Centre CLICK HERE.
- [Pandemic Piano Backyard Tour](https://www.jeffstraker.com/pandemic-piano-backyard-tour/) - Between June 12 to Sept 12 I\'m performing 51 shows on my Pandemic Piano Backyard Tour, and I\'m grateful for each one of them! These are indeed mainly in backyards but a few are in parks & public spaces, and 1 is even at a local museum. Notably, Aug 10 in Regina SK, is a
- [Lyric Video \"Where I Belong\"](https://www.jeffstraker.com/lyric-video-where-i-belong/) - A gravel road just outside of Regina SK provided the perfect setting for this lyric video for my song \"Where I Belong\". It\'s on my new album \"Just Before Sunrise\". For those who have never been to the Canadian prairies this gives a nice little taste of the space and skies.
- [Final 2 album release concerts - May 26 & 27](https://www.jeffstraker.com/final-2-album-release-concerts-may-26-27/) - The last 2 shows in my album-release concert series are coming up. May 26 (8pm ET) is presented by the National Arts Centre in Ottawa and May 27 (730pm Atlantic Time) is presented by a collective of 3 house concert hosts in the Maritimes (Lansdowne Concerts, Patchwork Concerts and Second Wind Music Centre). These are
- [Upcoming Album Release Tour - 6 concerts all online](https://www.jeffstraker.com/upcoming-album-release-tour-6-concerts-all-online/) - A creative twist on not being able to get in my car and tour in support of my new album... I\'m performing a Cross-Canada Album Release Tour partnering with 6 venues and it\'s all online(!) The show is from a stage in REGINA SK. Check out this little video in front of the Sask. Legislature
- [New song just released!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-song-out-now/) - I know, I know. You\'ve likely been saying to yourself, \"will someone just release a new waltz already?!\". Well the wait is over. I\'m excited to share my latest single, \"Play That Song Again\". It\'s a waltz with an old country feel to it - and some fiddle & steel guitar join in to set
- [Pre-save the new single \"Play That Song Again\"](https://www.jeffstraker.com/pre-save-the-new-single-play-that-song-again/) - New music is on the way. April 8 my next single \"Play That Song Again\" launches. It\'s an old-country-style waltz, because the world needs more waltzes Be the first to hear it on launch day by pre-saving it using this link: https://ffm.to/aa1m4vm When you pre-save it it helps me out too - it prompts the
- [New song out now - Ready to be Brave](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-song-out-now-ready-to-be-brave/) - It\'s so nice to see folks taking time to listen to my new song \"Ready to be Brave\" - THANK YOU! It\'s a single from the full-length album that will release this May 2021. You can hear it wherever you listen online (Spotify, AppleMusic, Amazon etc) with this link--> https://ffm.to/p7mm3nx It\'s a special one for
- [Showcase performance at Folk Alliance International 2021 Conference](https://www.jeffstraker.com/showcase-performance-at-folk-alliance-international-2021-conference/) - I\'m excited to be selected to showcase at the 2021 Folk Alliance International virtual conference, \"Folk Unlocked\". I\'ll perform (online) as part of a group showcase presented by Breakout West (& the Western Canadian Music Awards), as well as local music champions SaskMusic. I\'m also performing a solo showcase. For the link to watch my
- [Well this is a big honour! A Saskatchewan Music Award](https://www.jeffstraker.com/well-this-is-a-big-honour-a-saskatchewan-music-award/) - I\'m very very honoured to have received a 2020 Saskatchewan Music Award in the category of Roots/Folk Artist of the Year. A big congrats to all the nominees in the category who are all making amazing music: Ellen Froese, Gunner and Smith, JJ Voss, and The North Sound. I\'m not going to let this go
- [Nominated for a 2020 Saskatchewan Music Award](https://www.jeffstraker.com/nominated-for-a-2020-saskatchewan-music-award/) - I\'m pretty honoured to have been nominated for a 2020 Saskatchewan Music Award in the category of Roots/Folk Artist of the Year. It\'s certainly nice to have your efforts acknowledged and I have to add that the other 4 nominees in this category are all awesome and so deserving of recognition for their hard word
- [New Lyric Video - \"Come Walking in the Snow with Me\"](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-lyric-video-come-walking-in-the-snow-with-me/) - Check out the lyric video for my new Christmas song (below). \"Come Walking in the Snow With Me\" is from my new 3-song holiday album called \"This Christmas\". You can listen to the album on your preferred on-line streaming service (Spotify, AppleMusic, AmazonMusic, Youtube etc) BY CLICKING HERE.
- [3 new Christmas songs!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/3-new-song-christmas-songs/) - I\'ve release a collection of 3 new Christmas songs. OK one isn\'t new at all - it\'s an old classic that I\'ve done a cover of. \'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas\' is a holiday tune I really love so I wanted to offer up a rendition of it for fans. I really like how
- [New Christmas music launching soon. Pre-save on Spotify](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-christmas-music-launching-soon-pre-save-on-spotify/) - Hohoho! I\'m happy to share that I\'ve got a 3-song EP of Christmas music launching very soon to all the on-line music streaming services. The EP has 2 new holiday originals + 1 cover of a classic. Help me out and PRE-SAVE the EP on Spotify (you\'ll be the first to hear it on launch
- [New Song - \'Morning Light\'](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-song-morning-light/) - Have a listen to my latest single release, \'Morning Light\'. It\'s available wherever you stream your music on-line. CLICK HERE for an easy link to spin the tune.
- [Jeffery with the Regina Symphony Orchestra - Oct 22,23,24](https://www.jeffstraker.com/jeffery-with-the-regina-symphony-orchestra-oct-222324/) - PRAIRIE POPS REDUX Jeffery has taken his \"pandemic piano tour\" to small settings and backyards around Saskatchewan + Alberta throughout the summer. Audiences have been welcoming and enthusiastic, full of emotion and generous in their response to the music & stories. And they\'ve given him an awful lot of homemade pie along the way... A
- [Show in Wadena SK - Fri Sept 18, 730pm (covid protocols in place)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/show-in-wadena-sk-fri-sept-18-730pm-covid-protocols-in-place/) - If you\'re in the Wadena SK area Fri Sept 18, I\'ve got a show that\'s open to the public. This is show #31 on my summer-long \'pandemic piano tour\'. Due to Covid, most shows have been in backyards where hosts invited their list of folks to attend. THIS ONE is open to anyone!! Tickets are
- [New acoustic cover of Johnny Cash\'s \"Ring of Fire\" - listen](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-acoustic-cover-of-johnny-cashs-ring-of-fire-listen/) - \"and it burns burns burns...\" -> I\'ve just released my new acoustic-cover of \"Ring of Fire\" (recorded by Johnny Cash, 1963). The piano used in this recording is my old 1910 upright Heintzman. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RING OF FIRE ON SPOTIFY, APPLEMUSIC, AMAZON ETC. (the page you land on will let you pick
- [Pre-Save the upcoming release of Johnny Cash\'s \"Ring of Fire\" + a hot contest!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/pre-save-the-upcoming-release-of-johnny-cashs-ring-of-fire-a-hot-contest/) - Excited! My new acoustic cover of Johnny Cash\'s classic \"RING OF FIRE\" launches July 28 on all streaming services! Help me out & pre-save it on Spotify. ---\"MADE IN SASK\" CONTEST: Once you pre-save you\'ll be directed to a contest entry page. The prize is an assortment of some of my favourite fiery hot made-in-Saskatchewan
- [new song \"Light a Fire\" - live in studio](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-song-light-a-fire-live-in-studio/) - Check out this new live-in-studio performance video of the latest single \"light a fire\". Thank you Blue-Door Recording in Regina SK for the studio space and special thanks to Creative Saskatchewan for supporting the production of the video. The song was written by Jeffery Straker and Royal Wood last year and will appear on the
- [Pandemic Piano - Thank-you for tuning in](https://www.jeffstraker.com/pandemic-piano-thank-you-for-tuning-in/) - On May 1 I performed my 2nd Facebook Live streaming concert - thank-you to everyone who tuned in. We had viewers from all across Canada and beyond (between 800-900 in total) - it was an excellent \"virtual\" crowd. I want to do a shout out to Span West Construction in Saskatoon SK for sponsoring the
- [New single - \"Light A Fire\" - have a listen](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-single-light-a-fire-have-a-listen/) - In these strange covid times, musicians/artists/creators keep creating & sharing little glimmers of light amidst all the grey. In that spirit I\'m sharing my new single \"LIGHT A FIRE\". And I\'m burning with excitement to share this :-) Co-written with/Produced by Royal Wood, it\'s an upbeat anthem for making positive change...\"Fear is the shadow, Hope
- [Let\'s LIGHT A FIRE on March 27! new single (pre-save now)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/lets-light-a-fire-on-march-27-new-single/) - I\'m looking forward to March 27th, when I\'ll be launching a new single from my upcoming (May) album. You can help me out by pre-saving the song on Spotify. When you pre-save, you\'ll be the first to hear it on launch day by receiving a reminder alert that it\'s available. Also, the more people who
- [\"Always on my Mind\" - with piano and strings](https://www.jeffstraker.com/always-on-my-mind-with-piano-and-strings/) - Flashing back to earlier in 2019 when I shot this video of the classic (and beautiful!) song \"Always on My Mind\". I\'m accompanied here by a string trio and double bass, in the gorgeous sanctuary of Westminster United Church in Regina, Saskatchewan. Click on the video image to watch it. Help out and share the
- [Comin Home for Christmas music video](https://www.jeffstraker.com/comin-home-for-christmas-music-video-2/) - I wrote and released the Christmas single \"Comin\' Home for Christmas\" in 2013. The music video came out that same year. Give it a play and get into the festive spirit. I\'m particularly proud of the \"turkey stuffing\" scene.... Hohoho!
- [4 shows left on the holiday tour: Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, North Battleford](https://www.jeffstraker.com/4-shows-left-on-the-holiday-tour-saskatoon-saskatoon-prince-albert-north-battleford/) - Thank-you to Regina and Moose Jaw for the amazing nights Dec 6 and 7. The tour kick-off at Casino Regina was such a killer night with a packed house and an electric energy. Night #2 in Moose Jaw at the beautiful old Mae Wilson Theatre was one for the books too - awesome audience all
- [Holiday show tour in December](https://www.jeffstraker.com/holiday-show-tour-in-december/) - We\'ve announced a festive 5-city tour of my Dec holiday show: \"Jeffery Straker - A Very Prairie Christmas\". Get ready to get festive. This show has sold out 2 years running at Casino Regina and this year we\'ve added 4 more locations in Saskatchewan: The EA Rawlinson Centre-Prince Albert; The Dekker Centre-North Battleford; Mae Wilson
- [New song out now - \"One Foot on Main Street\"](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-song-out-now-one-foot-on-main-street/) - A new song of mine has launched and I\'m excited to share it. It\'s the 1st tune from my upcoming 2020 roots/folk album inspired by memories of being from a small prairie town, and taking stock of who and where you are in life. Thanks Russell Broom for the great production we did on this
- [Tour dates in Theatres and Halls across Saskatchewan Oct 1-Nov 2](https://www.jeffstraker.com/tour-dates-in-theatres-and-halls-across-saskatchewan-oct-1-nov-2/) - Between Oct 1 and Nov 2 Jeffery will be touring a special show to theatres and halls across Saskatchewan. All shows are presented by arts councils in the province and guests in the show include Jack Semple (blues guitarist-vocalist) and Annette Campagne (francophone folk-singer/guitarist). The tour also supports the upcoming launch of Jeffery\'s new single
- [December Holiday Shows Announced - hohoho](https://www.jeffstraker.com/december-holiday-shows-announced-hohoho/) - It\'s the middle of summer, & that means one thing...Christmas is coming! (haha) So--we\'re announcing a festive 5-city tour of my Dec holiday show: \"Jeffery Straker - A Very Prairie Christmas\". Can I get a big sweaty August hohoho?! Go put on your ugly sweater and run through the sprinkler & get ready to get
- [Recording a new album](https://www.jeffstraker.com/recording-a-new-album/) - With 30 new songs whittled down to a pool of 15 \'contenders\', I\'ve started to record a 10 song album. In early July I kicked it off, recording 3 tunes with producer, Russell Broom, in Calgary AB. BIG THANKS to my auntie Joyce and uncle Murray for letting me stay with them in Calgary! We
- [Jeffery covers the classic tune \"Always on my Mind\"](https://www.jeffstraker.com/jeffery-covers-the-classic-tune-always-on-my-mind/) - Check out the Youtube cover video of the classic song \"Always on My Mind\". Jeffery on grand piano/vocals is accompanied by a string trio and double bass, in the beautiful sanctuary of Westminster United Church in Regina, Saskatchewan. Click on the video image to watch it. Help out and share the video with a friend.
- [New team member - Laurie Brown, Music Manager](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-team-member-laurie-brown-music-management-consultant/) - I\'m happy to be working with the 1 & only Laurie Brown, of Porch Swing Entertainment! She’s a music manager extraordinaire, now doing management consulting with me & my music. Took this pic in front of her actual porch swing in Stony Plain, Alberta after meetings last week. Big, excellent things underway. Here we come:
- [Thanks for the support - Saskatchewan Arts Board and Creative Saskatchewan](https://www.jeffstraker.com/thanks-for-the-support-saskatchewan-arts-board-and-creative-saskatchewan/) - I owe a big thanks to the Saskatchewan Arts Board for supporting some of my song-writing time in early 2019, through an Independent Artist Grant I received. I was able to write a LOT of new songs from which I\'ll choose 10, for my upcoming 2019 recording. Creative Saskatchewan recently supported some of the touring
- [Jeffery performs a cover of \"Always on My Mind\"](https://www.jeffstraker.com/jeffery-performs-a-cover-of-always-on-my-mind/) - Check out the Youtube video performance of the classic song \"Always on My Mind\". Jeffery on grand piano/vocals is accompanied by a string trio and double bass, in the beautiful sanctuary of Westminster United Church in Regina, Saskatchewan. Click on the video image to watch it.
- [Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC Tour](https://www.jeffstraker.com/saskatchewan-alberta-and-bc-tour/) - I’m looking forward to this upcoming tour of Western Canada. If you know any folks in these locations who might like the show, please help me out and pass on some word. All dates/locations are listed in the graphic. Additional info is in the tour calendar on this website too. cheers! Js
- [Netherlands Tour - April 4-14](https://www.jeffstraker.com/netherlands-tour-april-4-14/) - I\'m pretty excited for this tour of the Netherlands coming up April 4-14. If you know any folks in these locations who might like the show, please help me out and pass on some word. This is only my 2nd time performing there so all the word-of-mouth helps! I\'ll have the talented Dutch musician Pim
- [March 16 show, South-Saskatchewan](https://www.jeffstraker.com/march-16-show-south-saskatchewan/) - Coming up March 16, I\'m excited to play the legendary Happy Nun Cafe in Forget SK. The food is incredible! I\'ll be playing some new songs that night to test drive them. Come and hear them for the first time. A few people have asked about this: this show was originally booked (sold out) for
- [Telemiracle is here: March 2-3! help us ring those phones](https://www.jeffstraker.com/telemiracle-is-here-march-2-3-help-us-ring-those-phones/) - I\'m looking forward to being part of Telemiracle 43 this week, hosting and performing on the broadcast. The annual telethon airs live on CTV across Saskatchewan from 9pm Sat Mar 2, to 5 pm Sunday Mar 3 & is of course available to stream on-line anywhere from the Telemiracle website CLICK HERE FOR THE TELEMIRACLE
- [writing writing writing...](https://www.jeffstraker.com/writing-writing-writing-2/) - Over the next few weeks the focus is on some more song writing (on my own plus some co-writes!) with my eye on recording a new album this year. When the timing is right I\'ll share some rough live-demo videos to let you know what I\'ve been up to. Check back here to this site
- [Two Telemiracle  Fundraisers Feb 8 & 9](https://www.jeffstraker.com/two-telemiracle-fundraisers-feb-8-9/) - If you\'re near these two Saskatchewan locations come on out and support Saskatchewan\'s Favourite Fundraiser - Kinsmen/Kinette Telemiracle. Feb 8 in UNITY SK and Feb 9 in DELISLE SK I\'m performing as part of their local dinner + show nights with all proceeds going to the Telemiracle Telethon. Details and ticket phone numbers are in
- [Inspiration: Israel!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/inspiration-israel/) - I\'ve started 2019 with a pretty awesome 8 day trip to Israel. I did a LOT of writing of new material from Oct-Dec (for a new album I\'ll be recording in 2019) - ideas were REALLY flowing. To keep that inspiration flowing I wanted to throw myself into some place completely new, and I also
- [\"Comin Home for Christmas\" - music video](https://www.jeffstraker.com/comin-home-for-christmas-music-video/) - When I released my holiday single \"Comin Home for Christmas\" a few years ago, we shot a little music video for it. It\'s built around a story of 10-steps to prepare for a perfect Christmas, which includes an epic turkey stuffing scene. WATCH THE VIDEO BY CLICKING HERE Thanks to radio stations who are playing
- [Annual Holiday Show - Casino Regina, Dec 7 (8pm)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/annual-holiday-show-casino-regina-dec-7-8pm/) - Coming up on Dec 7 - my BIG ANNUAL holiday show, \"Jeffery Straker & Friends - a Very Prairie Christmas\" is hitting the stage at Casino Regina. There are limited (balcony) seats remaining, and we\'d love you to join us for the night. Musical guests in the show include Chris Henderson, Annette Campagne, the Plaines
- [Concert in Marysburg SK - November 18, 2pm](https://www.jeffstraker.com/concert-in-marysburg-sk-november-18-2pm/) - Coming up on Nov 18 I\'m excited to be performing the re-booked concert in Marysburg SK (near Humboldt SK). Concert is at the Assumption Church, on their grand piano, with the amazing acoustics of the sanctuary lending some sweetness to the show. This is the show that was originally booked on the April weekend when
- [Nov 3 - Performance at Canada\'s National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Nov 2 - Belleville ON](https://www.jeffstraker.com/nov-3-performance-at-canadas-national-arts-centre-in-ottawa-nov-2-belleville-on/) - I\'m pretty excited to be playing Canada\'s National Arts Centre in Ottawa on Nov 3. They\'ve got a great grand piano in the room and it\'ll be all tuned up and ready to go for the show (830pm start). Tickets for the National Arts Centre show are available on-line by CLICKING HERE. The last time
- [Jeffery with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra-Oct 20](https://www.jeffstraker.com/jeffery-with-the-saskatoon-symphony-orchestra-oct-20/) - Coming up on Oct 20th, Jeffery takes the stage in a concert with the full, spectacular Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, at TCU Place (730pm). The songs have all been arranged by various Canadian arrangers putting their spin on Jeffery\'s tunes, making for a really special night. Come and experience the sound of a symphony. For ticket
- [Ticket on sale for the big 2nd Annual Holiday Show-Casino Regina](https://www.jeffstraker.com/ticket-on-sale-for-the-big-2nd-annual-holiday-show-casino-regina/) - HoHoHo! tickets have gone on sale for my big 2nd Annual Holiday show at Casino Regina, Dec 7. \"Jeffery Straker and Friends - A Very Prairie Christmas\" sold out last year and we\'ve got high hopes for this year again. Grab a ticket, dig out your ugliest Christmas sweater and join us. Special guests to
- [TV Performance with the Saskatoon Symphony Chamber Players](https://www.jeffstraker.com/tv-performance-with-the-saskatoon-symphony-chamber-players/) - Check out this video from a TV performance with the Saskatoon Symphony Chamber Players. This was filmed live at a concert in the Vic Juba Theatre in Lloydminster Alberta, April 2018. I loved performing with this group (CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO LINK) I\'m pretty excited to be performing in concert with the FULL Saskatoon
- [BIG show Announcement!! In concert with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, Oct 20th-TCU Place](https://www.jeffstraker.com/big-show-in-concert-with-the-saskatoon-symphony-orchestra-oct-20th-tcu-place/) - Very EXCITED about this show announcement! On Oct 20th I\'m taking the stage with the full Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra at the (2000 seat) TCU Place in Saskatoon. The concert (\"Prairie Pops\") will feature my songs all arranged for full orchestra with myself performing on piano/vocals. My sister Jill Straker will be there singing her sweet
- [Sign up for my monthly email newsletter - it\'s easy :-)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/sign-up-for-my-monthly-email-newsletter-its-easy/) - Hello! Since you\'re surfing around my website, I have a suggestion for you: why not sign up for my monthly email newsletter. Every 4 weeks (well sometimes it\'s 6...) I send out news about new song releases, new videos, special shows, tours, as well as photos from the road. Sometimes there are even give-aways (*free
- [A beauty of a cover song I video\'d at my old Heintzman piano](https://www.jeffstraker.com/a-beauty-of-a-cover-song-i-videod-at-my-old-heintzman-piano/) - I love the old Elvis tune \"Suspicious Minds\" (released 1969; songwriter Mark James), and recently filmed myself singing it at my old Heintzman piano in my living room. This was done in just 1 take, with my iPhone! I posted it to my facebook music page for people to see there first. You can watch
- [Podcast interview featuring Jeffery Straker - have a listen](https://www.jeffstraker.com/podcast-interview-feat-jeffery-straker/) - Jeffery was recently interviewed by the host of the \"Desert Tiger Podcast\". They chatted about what he\'s been working on recently, how his music has evolved over time, his latest album \'Dirt Road Confessional\', and much more. LISTEN to the Desert Tiger Podcast by CLICKING HERE.
- [Quebec show (June 22) & opening up for Serena Ryder (June 23)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/quebec-show-june-22-opening-up-for-serena-ryder-june-23/) - I\'m packing the car for some great shows this weekend. June 22 I\'m in the beautiful Eastern Townships of Quebec, performing at the Theatre Lac Brome (Knowlton). Zooming back to Ontario to play a Saturday night opening set for the talented Serena Ryder at the Jackson Triggs amphitheatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake. I love her songs and
- [Follow me on Spotify, and listen to some songs](https://www.jeffstraker.com/follow-me-on-spotify-and-listen-to-some-songs/) - Hello website visitor! With new songs in the works (for release later this year) I\'m getting followers of my music to join me on SPOTIFY for FREE listening. CLICK HERE to go to to my Spotify music player page. Once there, you\'ll see a FOLLOW button: click it! (easy). Lower down on the page you\'ll
- [Check out some Songs on Spotify](https://www.jeffstraker.com/check-out-some-songs-on-spotify/) - If you caught a show on my recent tour from Saskatchewan out to the BC coast and back, THANK-YOU so much for coming. I had a great time. Check out the tour calendar on this site for all upcoming dates - it gets updated regularly. Also, go to Spotify and have a listen to some
- [10 date tour:  Saskatchewan to BC coast and back](https://www.jeffstraker.com/10-date-tour-saskatchewan-to-bc-coast-and-back/) - I\'m looking forward to heading out on a sweet 10-show tour, to Vancouver Island April 17-28: 7 shows in BC, 2 in AB and 1 in SK. All of the details are on the calendar on this website. Take a peek and see if I\'ll be near you, and come say hi at a show.
- [Performance at the Saskatchewan Winter Games - Feb 21; and on Telemiracle Mar 3-4](https://www.jeffstraker.com/performance-at-the-saskatchewan-winter-games-feb-21-and-on-telemiracle-mar-3-4/) - I\'ll be performing at The Saskatchewan Winter Games, taking place in North Battleford SK Feb 18-24. On Feb 21 (8pm) my concert will be at the Western Development Museum (SK-16 and SK-40). Looking forward to being part of this event! Mar 3-4 I\'m honoured to be back as a host and performer on the amazing
- [Dinner and show to benefit Telemiracle - Feb 10, Delisle SK](https://www.jeffstraker.com/dinner-and-show-to-benefit-telemiracle-feb-10-delisle-sk/) - Coming up this Sat night (Feb 10) I\'m performing a show (that has a dinner before it), in Delisle SK. This is just 43 short kilometres from Saskatoon. A country catered supper starts at 6pm, and the concert follows at 8pm. Dinner + Show are only $30 bucks (a steal of a deal) and all
- [3 shows coming up in January:  Toronto ON, Airdrie/Calgary AB, Saskatoon SK](https://www.jeffstraker.com/3-shows-coming-up-in-january-toronto-on-airdrie-calgary-ab-saskatoon-sk/) - hey there fine folks - I hope your 2018 has started off with good stuff all around. I\'m getting ready to get back on the road soon so I might in fact be headed close to you. JAN 18 TORONTO: a double bill at Burdock with Sara Kamin, a fine singer and writer who hasn\'t
- [Brand new Music Video: \"Boom Boom\"](https://www.jeffstraker.com/brand-new-music-video-boom-boom/) - We\'ve just released the brand new music video for the song \"boom boom\" from my 2017 album \'Dirt Road Confessional\'. The video was produced by the talented team at Wavelength Entertainment (Regina SK) and they shot the whole thing in....a photo booth! I think their concept really puts a sweet spin on the song--- an
- [Holiday Shows - Watrous SK, Richmond Hill ON, Regina SK](https://www.jeffstraker.com/holiday-shows-watrous-sk-richmond-hill-on-regina-sk/) - Ho Ho Ho! A few holiday shows have been added to the show calendar. Come and hear some original songs & festive covers and get into the spirit of the season. Dec. 3rd I\'m performing in Watrous SK (Civic Centre - 2pm Matinee) - tickets are available at the door. Dec 14 I\'m at the
- [Edmonton AB, Taber AB, Medicine Hat AB, Shaunavon SK Nov 23-26](https://www.jeffstraker.com/edmonton-ab-taber-ab-medicine-hat-ab-shaunavon-sk-nov-23-26/) - I\'m looking forward to getting back to Alberta for some upcoming shows, and a stop in Southwest Saskatchewan as well. Nov 23 I\'m in Edmonton at the Rossdale Hall (show is Sold Out), Nov 24 I head down to Taber to perform a benefit concert for a great local cause (Taber Equality Alliance), And I
- [A new ballet, set to my songs (Nov 17 and 18)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/a-new-ballet-set-to-my-songs-nov-17-and-18/) - If you\'re in Regina SK on Nov 17 & 18 I\'ll be performing live (with band) as part of the world premiere of the new ballet (\"Heart\'s Calling\") that was composed using 10 of my songs. I\'ve seen a run through by the Youth Ballet Company of Saskatchewan and it\'s stunning! Click here for ticket
- [Georgetown ON (Nov 3), Wakefield QC (Nov 5), and a ballet of my songs](https://www.jeffstraker.com/georgetown-on-nov-3-wakefield-qc-nov-5-and-a-ballet-of-my-songs/) - Coming up on Nov 3 I\'ll be playing a set in Georgetown ON at Uncorked on Main, 9pm start time (admission by donation). Sunday Nov 5 I head over to Wakefield QC to the Black Sheep Inn as the guest opener for the Karpinka Brothers who are touring their brand new album. Click for tickets
- [Toronto downtown house concert; Fernie BC, Kimberley BC, Calgary AB, Windthorst SK](https://www.jeffstraker.com/toronto-downtown-house-concert-fernie-bc-kimberley-bc-calgary-ab-windthorst-sk/) - I just had a great run of shows in Quebec - many thanks (et Merci) to people who came out to shows there. Coming up, if you\'re in Toronto on Sat Oct 21 I\'m playing a house concert downtown at PH8 (richmond and spadina)---msg me at info@jeffstraker.com for info. Then I\'m off to travel across
- [Knowlton/Lac Brome Quebec - Oct 14](https://www.jeffstraker.com/knowltonlac-brome-quebec/) - I\'m playing a short set this Saturday night (Oct 14) as part of the Acoustic Village at the Star Cafe, in Knowlton/Lac Brome Quebec. Music starts at 7pm. I\'ve loved playing shows in Quebec the last few weeks and will indeed be coming back for more. BIG THANKS to the Saskatchewan Arts Board for helping
- [New Musical gets short-listed for a National Award!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-musical-gets-short-listed-for-a-national-award/) - Some exciting news has come in! Over the past few years (while releasing and touring my music) I\'ve been working on a score for a musical with book/play written by Canadian playwright Kelley-Jo Burke. We were pretty thrilled to have the Globe Theatre in Regina Saskatchewan choose our new piece for a run on their
- [Kemptville/Ottawa, Montreal & Dunham Quebec](https://www.jeffstraker.com/kemptvilleottawa-montreal-dunham-quebec/) - Hello fine friends in Ontario and Quebec. I\'m coming your way to make some music. Sat Sept 30-Kemptville at the South Branch Bistro (just south of Ottawa); Wed Oct 4-Montreal at Le Cagibi (Double bill with Common Cycles) and Sat Oct 7 in Dunham Quebec at Brasserie Dunham. All showtimes and info are on the
- [Ontario shows this weekend:  Durham, Manitoulin and on the Boat called the Chi-Cheemaun](https://www.jeffstraker.com/ontario-shows-this-weekend-durham-manitoulin-and-on-the-boat-called-the-chi-cheemaun/) - I\'ll be heading out to 3 shows in Ontario this weekend. If you\'re nearby, come have a listen: Sept 22-Durham ON at the Garafraxa Cafe (doors 8/music 830ish); Sept 23 on the 130pm crossing from Tobermory to South Baymouth (Manitoulin) we\'re performing on the good ship Chi-Cheemaun. Sept 23 evening we\'re at the Cafe in
- [UK and Europe shows](https://www.jeffstraker.com/uk-and-europe-shows/) - Between Aug 21 and Sept 3 I\'m in the UK and Europe doing a tour of shows, promoting my new album Dirt Road Confessional. If you\'re in these parts, come and say hi!: Aug 21: Leeds England-Gaslight Club. Aug 22: Belfast N. Ireland-Live on BBC Radio. Aug 24: Belfast N. Ireland-Sunflower Folk Club. Aug 28
- [Upcoming Alberta and BC shows](https://www.jeffstraker.com/upcoming-alberta-and-bc-shows/) - All details are in the calendar on this website. Hope to see you at a show. js
- [Thanks Manitoulin and Sudbury ON - on to SK and the Calgary Folk Festival](https://www.jeffstraker.com/thanks-manitoulin-and-sudbury-on-on-to-sk-and-the-calgary-folk-festival/) - Loved the recent shows up in Sudbury and Manitoulin Ontario, as well as Prince Edward Island. Great people and great listening audiences everywhere. I\'m heading up to the northern part of Saskatchewan for a house concert this weekend (Elk Ridge) and then July 28-29-30 I\'m playing the mighty Calgary Folk Festival. I\'ve got a concert
- [Ottawa & Toronto shows: June 23, 24, 28](https://www.jeffstraker.com/ottawa-toronto-shows-june-23-24-28/) - I\'ve landed in Ontario for some shows! Fri June 23 I\'m at the Harmony Haven house concert in OTTAWA (email: info@jeffstraker.com for address & tickets). Sat June 24 I play the Junction Solstice Festival in TORONTO\'s Junction neighbourhood (outdoor stage at Pacific & Dundas West at 3pm). Wed June 28 I\'m excited for my official
- [On tour with the new album DIRT ROAD CONFESSIONAL](https://www.jeffstraker.com/on-tour-with-the-new-album-dirt-road-confessional/) - Big thanks to the wonderful audiences we\'ve had in Saskatoon, Edmonton, Lloydminster, Winnipeg, Souris, Minnedosa and Quill Lake. We\'re geared up for 2 packed houses at the Artesian in Regina SK June 8&9. June 11 we hit Weyburn SK and the tour continues to North Battleford SK, Lethbridge AB, Ottawa ON and then Toronto ON.
- [NEW album available! \'Dirt Road Confessional\'](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-album-available-dirt-road-confessional/) - My new album \"Dirt Road Confessional\" has launched! The 12-song recording brings a roots/folk feel to my music and I\'m really proud of what we\'ve cooked up in the studio(s). There has been some nice media coverage of the launch including this great article in the Regina Leader Post CLICK HERE TO READ. National tour
- [New album set to launch May 19!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-album-set-to-launch-may-19/) - My new album \"Dirt Road Confessional\" is set to launch May 19! The 12-song recording has been a really fulfilling project and brings a roots/folk inspiration to my music. There is banjo, dobro, steel guitar, acoustic guitar in the arrangements and I really like where the producers have taken the songs. I can\'t wait to
- [Big show with the Regina Symphony Orchestra-March 25](https://www.jeffstraker.com/big-show-with-the-regina-symphony-orchestra-march-25-2/) - I\'m thrilled to be reuniting with the Regina Symphony Orchestra for 1 night, March 25th. I get to perform an evening of my songs, arranged for full orchestra, in the beautiful Conexus Arts Centre concert hall. Special guest for the evening is Connie Kaldor. Oh - and, my sister Jill will be joining on backing
- [Telemiracle on CTV - March 4 & 5: ring those phones](https://www.jeffstraker.com/telemiracle-on-ctv-march-4-5-ring-those-phones/) - I\'m excited to be back hosting and performing on the big annual Kinsmen/Kinette Telethon out of Saskatchewan: TELEMIRACLE ! If you\'re not familiar with it, it\'s a 20 hr annual television event that raises millions of dollars through generous donations. Companies and individuals step up and simply give what they can, because they can. It\'s
- [Big show with the Regina Symphony Orchestra - March 25](https://www.jeffstraker.com/big-show-with-the-regina-symphony-orchestra-march-25/) - I\'m thrilled to be reuniting with the amazing Regina Symphony Orchestra for 1 night, March 25th. I get to perform an evening of my songs, arranged for full orchestra, in the beautiful Conexus Arts Centre concert hall. Special guest for the evening is Connie Kaldor. This is one not to miss. CLICK HERE to check
- [Holiday Video - Comin Home for Christmas](https://www.jeffstraker.com/holiday-video-comin-home-for-christmas/) - I released this holiday tune \"Comin Home for Christmas\" in 2013, and it\'s the time of year to share it again. This year the song is being played in stores (including McDonalds, Subway & many others) in the UK and Northern Ireland as part of festive playlists. Hopefully people shazam it, figure out where it\'s
- [One night only - in Ajijic Mexico - Nov 29 - TICKETS](https://www.jeffstraker.com/one-night-only-in-ajijic-mexico-nov-29-tickets/) - I\'m excited to be rerturning to Ajijic Mexico to the Auditorio de Ribera for one night only Nov 29 at 6pm. I\'ll be joined by a few local musicians for the show. TICKET INFORMATION: Purchase at Diane Pearls, Jose Melendez in the square or send a ticket reservation to stables86@hotmail.com FOR ON-LINE TICKETING: CLICK HERE
- [Shows in Mexico](https://www.jeffstraker.com/shows-in-mexico-2/) - I\'m heading to Mexico for shows in November. Six shows have been confirmed at the Red Room in Puerto Vallarta (Nov 17/18/19 & 24/25/26). There is also a big show in the beautiful Auditorio in Ajijic near Laka Chapala, Nov 29 (as well as a Guadalajara show-with details TBA). All the details are in the
- [3 upcoming shows in Saskatchewan: Nov 10-11-12](https://www.jeffstraker.com/3-upcoming-shows-in-saskatchewan-nov-10-11-12/) - Hello Saskatchewan-ians - this post is for you, since 3 upcoming shows are in Sask. NOV 10 I\'m at the beautiful Rawlinson Centre in Prince Albert (730pm). CLICK for TICKETS. NOV 11 Dinner + show in Cutknife at a great little venue called \'The Jolly Roger\' (6pm) TICKETS phn (306)481-5239. NOV 12 is a show
- [Mexico Dates Announced](https://www.jeffstraker.com/mexico-dates-announced/) - Just in time to avoid some of the cold weather in Canada, I\'ll be doing shows in Mexico this November. Six shows have been confirmed at the Red Room in Puerto Vallarta (Nov 17/18/19 & 24/25/26), and a show has been confirmed in the beautiful Auditorio in Ajijic near Laka Chapala as well as a
- [GRAVITY - new music video (...it\'s a bird, it\'s a plane...)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/gravity-new-music-video-its-a-bird-its-a-plane/) - I\'ve got a brand spankin new music video to share with you for my song GRAVITY. I worked with the great team at Turtlebox Productions in Vancouver to bring their idea for this tune, to life. Through the magic green screens and animation I fly through the sky playing a grand piano, and also get
- [Behind the Scenes \'I wanna go back there\' video shoot](https://www.jeffstraker.com/behind-the-scenes-i-wanna-go-back-there-video-shoot/) - The fine folks at Wavelength Entertainment put together this little video with some behind the scenes sneak peeks of us shooting the music video: \"I wanna go back there\". You might have seen this video on the web, the one with the \'floating piano\' out in the lake. Many people have asked \'how on earth
- [Preview of new musical - Sat June 11](https://www.jeffstraker.com/preview-of-new-musical-sat-june-11/) - I\'ve been working on a new musical. Well I\'ve been doing the music part anyway. The talented Kelley Jo Burke has written the book. Together we\'ve come up with something special (we think so anyway)! This Sat night we\'re letting the public get a sneak peek. All the info is in the mini-poster attached. If
- [Jeffery with a 150 voice choir (June 2-Saskatoon SK)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/jeffery-with-a-150-voice-choir-june-2-saskatoon-sk/) - I\'m pretty excited to be the guest artist in a concert with the \"joy of vox\" choir in Saskatoon SK - June 2. The choir has invited me to perform 3 of my songs with them - the 3 pieces have been arranged for choir by their artistic director BJ Harris and I get to
- [Toronto - May 18, Saskatoon - May 26](https://www.jeffstraker.com/toronto-may-18-saskatoon-may-26/) - May 18, Jeffery is taking the stage in Toronto in a double bill performance with singer-pianist Mike Evin. Show starts at 8pm sharp at the Monarch Tavern (College & Clinton). For tickets CLICK HERE. May 26 Jeffery reunites with the Saskatoon Symphony at the Broadway Theatre, Saskatoon. Tickets for the performance with the SSO Chamber
- [WONDER WOMAN - a new song, for Mother\'s Day](https://www.jeffstraker.com/wonder-woman-a-new-song-for-mothers-day/) - Inspired by my amazing mom, I\'ve written a new song: WONDER WOMAN. It\'s a musical mother\'s day card for moms everywhere. I hope you like it and share it with your mom or a mom you know (mother\'s day is May 8...). CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO ON YOUTUBE.
- [Two Symphony Shows coming up: April 29 & May 26](https://www.jeffstraker.com/two-symphony-shows-coming-up-april-29-may-26/) - Jeffery is taking the stage, twice(!) with orchestras in the coming weeks. Friday April 29 he\'s performing with the Regina Symphony Chamber Players at the beautiful 100 year old Mae Wilson Theatre in Moose Jaw SK (CLICK FOR TICKET INFO). And May 26 he performs with the Saskatoon Symphony Chamber Players at the Broadway Theatre
- [Jeffery on reality TV - debut this week (Mar 30th)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/jeffery-on-reality-tv-debut-this-week-mar-30th/) - I make my reality TV debut this week on the show NORDIC LODGE (CityTV). In the episode I travel to the fishing lodge to shoot a music video. It\'s the end of their season and they\'re busy trying to close the place up and get out - I end up being just \'a bit\' in
- [New video - Watch \"I wanna go back there\"  (click on the image)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-video-watch-i-wanna-go-back-there-click-below/) - Excited to share my new music video \"I wanna go back there\". Thanks to exclaim.ca for debuting it across Canada on launch day & to CBC Saskatchewan for chatting with us on air to promote it! So proud of the results created with Wavelength Entertainment. Check out the scenes of the magical piano floating on
- [New Music Video launches:  Mar 2nd](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-music-video-launches-mar-2nd/) - I\'m excited to be launching my new music video on Mar 2nd (2016) partnering with exclaim.ca & the fine folks at CBC Saskatchewan\'s Morning Edition! It\'s for the song \"I wanna go back there\" from my 2015 album NORTH STAR FALLING, produced by Dean Drouillard. Filming the video was quite the feat. Magic & planning
- [Upcoming shows: Songwriter night (Regina), full band concert (North Battleford), a library in Winnipeg, plus Manitoulin & Sudbury Ontario](https://www.jeffstraker.com/upcoming-shows-songwriter-night-full-band-concert-a-library-in-winnipeg-plus-manitoulin-sudbury-ontario/) - 2016 is starting off in a busy way with lots of shows taking me on the road. This Friday Jan 23 I\'m part of a songwriter night at REGINA\'s Creative City Centre with Annette Campagne + Cecile Doo Kingue. Jan 29 I\'m in NORTH BATTLEFORD SK playing a full band concert in their beautiful Dekker
- [Thanks for the great 2015!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/thanks-for-the-great-2015/) - Just a quick note to say a big \'thank-you\' to everyone out there for what has been a great year of music making in 2015. The support of people coming to shows, finding my music on-line, buying a CD or even a song on iTunes - all of that has meant a lot to me.
- [Podcast Interview on SaskScapes](https://www.jeffstraker.com/podcast-interview-on-saskscapes/) - The amazing podcast series out of Saskatchewan, called SASKSCAPES, has developed a great audience guided along by host-with-the-most Kevin Power. He interviewed me for episode 70 of his series. (from the host) \"SaskScapes turns 70 and what better way to celebrate than with the man who has provided the theme music for the podcast since episode
- [Jeffery with Orchestra - Nov 20](https://www.jeffstraker.com/jeffery-with-orchestra-nov-20/) - I\'m looking forward to a BIG upcoming show on Nov 20 when I\'ll once again get to play my music with an orchestra. This special show is with the Regina Symphony Chamber Players and takes place in the beautiful Casino Regina Show Lounge. The musicians of this chamber orchestra are incredible and playing with them
- [Songs of Simon & Garfunkel - Toronto\'s Koerner Hall Nov 3-4-5](https://www.jeffstraker.com/songs-of-simon-garfunkel-torontos-koerner-hall-nov-3-4-5/) - I\'m delighted to be part of the line-up of amazing singers interpreting the songs of Simon & Garfunkel Nov 3-4-5 in Toronto. The shows take place at beautiful Koerner Hall on Bloor Street, at the Royal Conservatory of Music. \"Uncovered\" is produced by the Acting Up Stage company. They invited me for last year\'s edition
- [Big video shoot!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/big-video-shoot/) - I spent 4 days in late September shooting a new music video for my song \"I wanna go back there\" from my latest album \'North Star Falling\'. The shoot was up in the faaaaaaar north of Saskatchewan on Reindeer Lake. We stayed at Nordic Lodge - well known from the reality TV show of the
- [proud to be a new \"Wall of Fame\"-er:  Horizon School Division!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/proud-to-be-a-new-wall-of-fame-er-horizon-school-division/) - I attended my elementary and high school years at Punnichy High School, in the Horizon School Division in Saskatchewan (Canada). A few weeks ago, in late August, they inducted me into their \"Wall of Fame\" in the \'fine arts\' category. It was a real honour to be able to be there in person for the
- [Thanks Regina folk festival - that was a blast](https://www.jeffstraker.com/thanks-regina-folk-festival-that-was-a-blast/) - I had one heck of a good time taking part in the Regina Folk Festival this past weekend. It was great performing with and meeting so many new musicians, meeting new people around the festival site and getting caught up in the magic of all that music & joy in the air! Just amazing. I
- [Upcoming shows:  PanAm Games, BC & Saskatchewan](https://www.jeffstraker.com/upcoming-shows-panam-games-bc-saskatchewan/) - After a nice 10 day break to catch my breath, I\'m starting back into a run of shows in Canada. July 12 I\'m performing a private show in the Athlete\'s Village of the PanAm games in Toronto. I head out to the west coast of BC for shows on Vancouver Island in Port Alberni (July
- [THANK-YOU! for coming to the shows - more coming up in July](https://www.jeffstraker.com/thank-you-for-coming-to-the-shows-more-coming-up/) - I wanted to write a BIG heartfelt thanks from me to you!---to everyone who checked out a show over the last 3 months while I toured across Canada & into the USA. Thanks to everyone who ordered a CD, bought some music on iTunes or supported what I do in any way: it means a
- [Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & PEI](https://www.jeffstraker.com/nova-scotia-new-brunswick-pei/) - I\'m looking forward to the upcoming shows in Nova Scotia, PEI and New Brunswick. Last time I was on the east coast, when I wasn\'t making music I was eating seafood - so. much. seafood. Glorious stuff! I\'m looking forward to a repeat of that. If you\'re in the maritimes I hope to see you
- [Ottawa (May 27), St Catharines (May 29), and the East Coast](https://www.jeffstraker.com/ottawa-may-27-st-catharines-may-29-and-the-east-coast/) - I\'m on the go with shows, singing songs from the new album and clocking up some miles!! I\'ve met so many people and look forward to these upcoming dates too. May 27 in Ottawa (with Glenn Nuotio on the bill), and May 29 in St Catharines (with Matthew de Zoete on the bill). I head
- [Upcoming shows on the cross-Canada tour!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/upcoming-shows-on-the-tour-were-covering-canada/) - Hello to you - and thanks for visiting the website! Touring the new songs from North Star Falling has been a treat, with such good audiences. We\'ve met so many great new people. Some upcoming shows to mention to you include: May 7-Regina SK: Gala for the Canadian Diabetes Association, May 9-Birch Hills SK, May
- [Thanks Sudbury! Hello Toronto & Winnipeg](https://www.jeffstraker.com/thanks-sudbury-hello-toronto-winnipeg/) - The big show with the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra this past weekend was great! What a mountain of talent on that stage - wow. And the audience was amazing. The next stop is this week\'s CD release show for \"North Star Falling\" at Toronto\'s Hugh\'s Room Apr 22 (830pm). Ticket info is in my web calendar
- [2 big nights coming up in Regina SK, then off to the Sudbury Symphony & Toronto shows!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/2-big-nights-coming-up-in-regina-sk-then-off-to-the-sudbury-symphony-toronto-shows/) - I\'ve had a blast on the Canadian prairies these past few weeks. Lloydminster was as lovely as ever, Edmonton was sold-out and we\'re about to perform 2 nights in Regina: one night is sold-out and the 2nd is getting close! If you\'d still like tickets to the Thurs April 9 show CLICK HERE FOR THE
- [Lloydminster, Edmonton, Regina the tour is coming to you](https://www.jeffstraker.com/lloydminster-edmonton-regina-the-tour-is-coming-to-you/) - Next stops on the tour are in Lloydminster April 2, Edmonton April 4, and 2 nights in Regina SK April 9 & 10. Info and ticketing are under the \"CONCERTS\" tab on this site. Edmonton is SOLD-OUT which is both exciting and sad, as more people wanted tickets than we can fit! I\'ll definitely be
- [Kelowna & Vancouver BC, Mar 26 & 27](https://www.jeffstraker.com/kelowna-vancouver-bc-mar-26-27/) - Hello Beautiful British Columbia - we are coming to you! We\'re at Kelowna\'s Minstrel Cafe this Mar 26 and Vancouver\'s Fox Cabaret this Fri Mar 27. For Kelowna call 250.764-2301 to reserve seats (8pm show). For Vancouver you can get tickets on-line by CLICKING HERE. (doors 730pm). Vancouver tickets also available at Zulu & Red
- [SASKATOON! first shows of the tour Mar 19-20](https://www.jeffstraker.com/saskatoon-first-shows-of-the-tour-mar-19-20/) - Hello Saskatoon - I\'m coming to you and bringing a band. Hope to see you at the Bassment to kick off my cross-Canada shows to launch the new CD \'North Star Falling\'. Mar 19 is an 8pm show (being recorded by Sasktel Max) and Mar 20 is a 9pm show. March 20 looks close to
- [The New album has launched (Mar 10, 2015)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/the-new-album-has-launched-mar-10-2015/) - My new album \"North Star Falling\" launched today - Mar 10! The day is finally here. I\'m attaching the EPK/Video trailer (kind of a video story) we did for the album. Take a peek. The album is available on iTunes and here on this website in the \'store\' (physical CDs that will be mailed to
- [The new album launches Mar 10!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/the-new-album-launches-mar-10/) - I\'m getting really excited, I must admit, as my new album \"North Star Falling\" launches on Mar 10 = SOON! It\'s already available for pre-order on iTunes and here on this website in the \'store\' (physical CDs that will be mailed to you March 10). So you don\'t even need to wait \'til March 10
- [Shows in Mexico](https://www.jeffstraker.com/shows-in-mexico/) - If you are in (or know someone who is in) Ajijic or Guadalajara Mexico (& area) tell them about 2 of Jeffery\'s upcoming shows in the Ajijic Auditorio Feb 12 & 13. Details on the concert calendar on this website. Songs from Jeffery\'s new album continue to get some airplay in advance of the Mar
- [A new song - listen here](https://www.jeffstraker.com/a-new-song-listen-here/) - This week we released the first song from the upcoming March 10 album. It\'s called \"Like it\'s the Last One\" and is a rootsy, uptempo, tune about living life to the fullest, and squeezing the most out of each day. Here\'s the Lyric Video we posted on youtube for you to listen. Stay tuned for
- [New year, New album, New single](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-year-new-album-new-single/) - Happy new year to you! I hope it\'s started with gusto. I\'m excited to be releasing new music in 2015 and my album \'North Star Falling\" is set to launch March 10. In advance of that, the first single will be released January 27. I\'m looking forward to getting this music out to your ears.
- [Holiday Song: Comin Home for Christmas](https://www.jeffstraker.com/holiday-song-comin-home-for-christmas/) - I\'m back in Canada after a 2 week tour of Peru. I LOVED Peru and can\'t wait to get back. It\'s such a beautiful and fascinating country. Shows were great, media coverage of the tour was fantastic and we squeezed in some tourist time too. Machu Picchu was incredible. Thanks to Creative Saskatchewan and FACTOR
- [On tour in Peru](https://www.jeffstraker.com/on-tour-in-peru/) - I\'m on tour from Nov 25-Dec 9 in Peru with shows in various cities (Lima, Cusco, Trujillo, Piura). Lucky to have my trusty guitar man side-kick Brodie Mohninger along with me on this trip. Thanks to both FACTOR (Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings) and Creative Saskatchewan for helping make the tour possible. Check my
- [Prairie Dog Readers Poll - best solo act](https://www.jeffstraker.com/prairie-dog-readers-poll-best-solo-act/) - Thanks to the voters in the annual Prairie Dog (Regina SK) Readers Poll, I\'m honoured to be chosen \'best solo act\'. Big congrats to fellow nominees. Awesome!
- [Uncovered - the songs of Billy Joel & Elton John](https://www.jeffstraker.com/uncovered-the-songs-of-billy-joel-elton-john/) - I\'m excited to be part of the line-up of singers interpreting the songs of Billy Joel & Elton John Nov 12 & 13 at Toronto\'s amazing Koerner Hall. This is going to be a stellar night, produced by Toronto\'s Acting Up Stage Company. Heads up: the 2 nights are close to sold out so get
- [Leader Post article (Regina SK) on the release of my new Live with CBC Radio album](https://www.jeffstraker.com/leader-post-article-regina-sk-on-the-release-of-my-new-live-with-cbc-radio-album/) - I\'m releasing my new \"Live with CBC Radio\" album Sept 6 at the Mae Wilson Theatre in Moose Jaw SK. Thanks to the Regina Leader Post for the story about the making of the album - CLICK HERE TO READ. Also, progress on my new studio album has been great! More on that new recording
- [Making great progress on the new recording :-)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/making-great-progress-on-the-new-recording/) - My new studio album is making some great progress. It\'s been a delight to work with the talented mr Dean Drouillard as producer and the musicians we\'ve assembled to play on the record have been outstanding. We\'ve finished the Toronto recording sessions (Rogue Music Lab) and the Regina SK sessions (Studio One / Jason Plumb)
- [Recording a brand new album! and we\'re off...](https://www.jeffstraker.com/recording-a-brand-new-album-and-were-off/) - These are very exciting times as I\'ve started recording a new studio album. The producer I\'m working with is the talented Mr Dean Drouillard and our first recording sessions were in Toronto at The Rogue Music Lab. Dean assembled a solid team of ninja-like musicians and we\'ve now laid down the foundation of the album
- [new album available \'Live with CBC Radio\'](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-album-available-live-with-cbc-radio/) - I\'ve got some fresh copies of my newly minted \'Live with CBC Radio\' CD now available! This album contains 14 tracks recorded in 2012 by CBC Radio as well as 3 bonus tracks from a 2009 live recording. You can listen to songs on my bandcamp store and get a digital or physical copy there
- [Great time in Orangeville Ontario - house concert & fundraiser](https://www.jeffstraker.com/great-time-in-orangeville-ontario-house-concert-fundraiser/) - I was recently invited to perform a house concert in beautiful Orangeville Ontario. The hosts decided to also make the event a fundraiser for a charity/foundation run by a local lady Sharon Gaskell. Her foundation, \"starthrower\' does some incredible work in Haiti. The audience was really great at the show and the night raised almost
- [Upcoming June shows including Jazzfest Regina SK, June 13!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/upcoming-june-shows-including-jazzfest-regina-sk-june-13/) - Thx to everyone who checked shows at recent tour stops from Nova Scotia to Alberta! June has some nice shows coming up too, that I hope you\'ll consider, including a showcase concert with Jazzfest Regina (June 13) at the Ramada Hotel (Regina SK). All show info is in the UPCOMING SHOWS section on this site.
- [15 shows in May & June - check the calendar](https://www.jeffstraker.com/15-shows-in-may-june-check-the-calendar/) - I\'ll be heading out on 15(!) shows across AB, SK, MB & ON through May & June. I hope to see you at one of them. All the details are on the show calendar on this site. To visit the calendar CLICK at the top of your screen on \'CONCERTS\' then \'Upcoming Concerts\' in the
- [writing writing writing](https://www.jeffstraker.com/writing-writing-writing/) - I\'ve been writing like mad over the last while - with my creative juices feverishly flowing. I\'ve got so many new songs to consider for my upcoming recording that this is going to be tough to choose to right ones for the album. One of my recent co-writes was with Alan Frew and Sean Andrews
- [Great time in the Maritimes](https://www.jeffstraker.com/great-time-in-the-maritimes/) - Thanks to everyone who turned out for shows April 10-13 in the maritimes. I love heading out to Canada\'s east coast and this trip was great once again. In addition to playing some fun shows with the talented Jenny MacDonald I ate more seafood than should be seemingly possible(lol). Thanks to all of our
- [Four shows in the Maritimes](https://www.jeffstraker.com/four-shows-in-the-maritimes/) - I\'m heading eastward to join Jenny MacDonald for four shows in the Maritimes: Wolfville NS, Halifax NS, Milton PEI, and Antigonish NS. Dates, times & details are all on the calendar on this site. It\'s been a year since I was out there and I\'m really looking forward to it. I just hope their insane
- [Winner of the Vina del Mar International Song Competition](https://www.jeffstraker.com/winner-of-the-vina-del-mar-international-song-competition-2/) - I\'m excited to be the winner of the Vina del Mar international song competition this year! After a week of performances in Chile at the 20,000 seat Quinta Vergara Amphitheatre in Vina the judges awarded me with the beautiful silver seagull trophy and a cash prize on Feb 27th. The competition was broadcast to the
- [Hello from Vina del Mar, Chile!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/hello-from-vina-del-mar-chile/) - Hola - I\'m in Chile representing Canada in the 2014 Vina del Mar song festival. We\'ve started rehearsing for our performances and it\'s been a great time so far. Performances will take place in the 20,000 seat Vergara Amphitheatre. This is kind of like the \'Eurovision\' of the Hispanic World & it broadcasts live to
- [Live with the CBC - recording to be released](https://www.jeffstraker.com/live-with-the-cbc-recording-to-be-released/) - I\'m going to be releasing a \'Live with the CBC\' album this year (aiming for the Spring) which was recorded by CBC Radio at the beautiful old Mae Wilson Theatre (in Moose Jaw SK) just over a year ago. I\'m choosing the songs now & grateful for the support from SaskMusic in helping to put this album
- [Vina del Mar Festival - representing Canada this Feb in Chile !](https://www.jeffstraker.com/vina-del-mar-festival-representing-canada-this-feb-in-chile/) - Excited to share some big news: I\'ll be representing Canada in the 2014 Vina del Mar Festival in Vina, Chile this February: the 55th year of the festival. Performances take place in the 20,000 seat Vergara Amphitheatre and as the \'Eurovision\' of the Hispanic World it broadcasts live to over 100,000,000 TV viewers. holy smokes
- [Christmas single on iTunes -hohoho](https://www.jeffstraker.com/christmas-single-on-itunes-hohoho/) - Just a wee reminder that the new holiday song \'Coming Home for Christmas\' is available on iTunes (CLICK HERE)in case you\'d like to add it to your holiday music collection. You can also check out a music video for the tune on youtube. To add some more excitement to the song launch, we ran a BIG contest on
- [Only 2 days left to enter the big contest! closes Dec 15](https://www.jeffstraker.com/only-2-days-left-to-enter-the-big-contest-closes-dec-15/) - To celebrate the launch of Jeffery\'s holiday song we\'re running a big contest that will see one lucky winner receive a flight home for the holidays. Contest closes Dec 15! (very soon!) so to go to the entry page, CLICK HERE. Of course, the new single \'Comin Home for Christmas\' is on iTunes. If you\'re
- [Christmas single on iTunes AND the big contest closes Dec 15!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/christmas-single-on-itunes-and-the-big-contest-closes-dec-15/) - The new Christmas single \'Comin Home for Christmas\' was released on iTunes this week. If you\'re interested in adding it to your holiday audio library CLICK HERE to go to the iTunes page. And don\'t forget, to celebrate the song we\'re running the big contest that will see one lucky winner receive a flight home
- [\"Comin Home for Christmas\" - new holiday tune](https://www.jeffstraker.com/comin-home-for-christmas-new-holiday-tune/) - We\'ve just launched the new holiday song \'Coming Home for Christmas\' and would love to know what you think. You can stream the audio on Youtube or Bandcamp. You can buy the song on bandcamp for one easy buck! ($1). It launches on iTunes Dec 3. We\'ll be launching a video for the tune in
- [Holiday song coming soon...](https://www.jeffstraker.com/holiday-song-coming-soon/) - Jeffery has a holiday single he\'s launching this year. Check back to this site for announcements and to listen! There\'s an exciting Canada-wide social media contest (with an amazing prize) that will run along with the song in Nov & Dec, and we just finished shooting a music video for the song too. All of
- [Big shows across Saskatchewan: Oct 19, 24, Nov 1, Nov 2](https://www.jeffstraker.com/big-shows-across-saskatchewan-oct-19-24-nov-1-nov-2/) - There are some big shows across Saskatchewan in the next few wks to tell you about. Oct 19 SASKATOON SK, at TCU Place I take the stage with the Saskatoon Symphony. Oct 24, I perform with band at the beautiful Anne Portnuff Theatre in Yorkton SK, and Nov 1 I perform at the big Movember
- [Time after Time - covered by Jeffery](https://www.jeffstraker.com/time-after-time-covered-by-jeffery/) - Here\'s the latest video from our Youtube cover series: \'TIME AFTER TIME\' by Cyndi Lauper. I really enjoyed singing this one and it got a lot of votes from people when we asked which ones I should cover. If you like it, pls comment on the youtube page or share it with a friend on
- [My guest blog post on the \'TheChangeBlog.com\'](https://www.jeffstraker.com/my-guest-blog-post-on-the-thechangeblog-com/) - I was delighted to be asked to be a guest blogger for the very popular blog thechangeblog.com. I had to pick a topic regarding \'change\' that was significant for me so I decided to blog about my coming-out-of-the-closet process and how I waded through that a few years ago! I hope you like it, and
- [The 2nd video in the cover song series](https://www.jeffstraker.com/the-2nd-video-in-the-cover-song-series/) - Here\'s the 2nd video from our Youtube Cover-Song Series. When we polled fans on facebook this song was one that received lots of votes to be covered. Hope you enjoy it. If you do, please click \'like\' on youtube, or leave a comment. thx so much! j
- [enter the Jeffery Straker music SWEETSTAKES!  win sweet prizes](https://www.jeffstraker.com/enter-the-jeffery-straker-music-sweetstakes-win-sweet-prizes/) - We\'ve launched a snazzy contest on Jeffery\'s facebook music page! You can enter for a chance to win some sweet prizes (like an iPad mini or some Saskatoon Berry Chocolates). Here\'s a little video about the contest. You can click directly through to the contest page from the link on the video. You can
- [Jeffery covers \'Landslide\' by Stevie Nicks](https://www.jeffstraker.com/jeffery-covers-landslide-by-stevie-nicks/) - I recently polled fans to see which cover tunes I should cover and I\'m bringing you the first in the series here: Landslide by Stevie Nicks. I really like this tune and hope you like how I\'ve covered it! I\'ll be launching a new cover video approx. every 3 wks. Stay tuned!! If you like
- [A Straker song set to Orchestra](https://www.jeffstraker.com/a-straker-song-set-to-orchestra/) - Here\'s my song \'Fall From Grace\' with full orchestra, arranged by Matt McLellan of Regina SK. I\'ll be performing this song as part of my concert with the full Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, Oct 19 at TCU Place in Saskatoon. Hope you enjoy it. If you like it, pls comment or click \'like\' on the youtube
- [Saskatoon Symphony Show-Tickets on Sale](https://www.jeffstraker.com/saskatoon-symphony-show-tickets-on-sale/) - Excitement! Individual tickets have gone on sale for my big show with the Saskatoon Symphony October 19th at TCU Place in Saskatoon. I hope you\'ll check this one out. My 2011 show with the Regina Symphony sold out and was a magical night. This link will take you to the SSO Website/ticketing info: CLICK HERE
- [Big thanks to the Sask Arts Board & SaskMusic](https://www.jeffstraker.com/big-thanks-to-sask-arts-board-saskmusic/) - Huge thanks go out to both the Saskatchewan Arts Board and SaskMusic for the support of my recent national tours of Canada. My 50 shows from Victoria BC to Sydney NS couldn\'t have happened without your help. THANKS!!!
- [Canada Day in Regina SK](https://www.jeffstraker.com/canada-day-in-regina-sk/) - I had the honour of being asked to perform for the Lieutenant Governor on Canada Day in Regina SK. What a treat! That evening I checked out the RCMP Sunset Ceremony at their training headquarters also in Regina. Amazing parade and tradition - and got the tourist photo with some of the cadets.
- [Toronto Pride & Canada Day in Regina SK](https://www.jeffstraker.com/toronto-pride-canada-day-in-regina-sk/) - Looking forward to helping Toronto Pride kick off their festivities at the VIP Media launch this Friday in the t-dot (sorry, this isn\'t open to the public; some people have asked). July 1, we\'ll be celebrating Canada Day with the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan at Government House in Regina SK. We\'ll perform for her honour
- [Regina, Edmonton & NXNE in Toronto](https://www.jeffstraker.com/regina-edmonton-nxne-in-toronto/) - Looking forward to shows over the next week: June 5 in Regina opening for Jason Alexander (George Costanza) at Casino Regina, June 8&9 in Edmonton, and June 13 at the NXNE Festival in Toronto (Cameron House). All the details are on the tour calendar on this site. This link will take you there: CLICK HERE
- [Laryngitis DONE! on with the shows](https://www.jeffstraker.com/laryngitis-done-on-with-the-shows/) - Phew - that nasty little laryngitis virus had me out of commission for a week and I\'m so sorry for having to re-schedule a few shows. I\'m all back on track and have the following tour stops in the next few weeks. A lot of Saskatchewan stops & then we move Eastward!: May 22nd-Regina SK
- [A new review of Jeffery\'s album \'Vagabond\'](https://www.jeffstraker.com/a-new-review-of-jefferys-album-vagabond/) - The Coastal Spectator (Victoria BC) just reviewed \'Vagabond\' and said some very nice things. You can read the full review here: CLICK FOR FULL REVIEW A few quotes: \"The album is a flawless work of art...the variety of moods in his music is refreshing. Vagabond is easy to become obsessed with because it is so
- [Vancouver Island & on to JunoFest in Regina SK!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/vancouver-island-on-to-junofest-in-regina-sk/) - We\'ve had such an awesome time touring so far - thanks to everyone for checking out shows. I\'m just back fron Winnipeg & shows across Saskatchewan and Alberta in time to wash all my clothes. Now on to Victoria (Apr16), Parksville on Vancouver Island (Apr 17) and then JunoFest in Regina SK Apr 19. If
- [g-bye Maritimes...hello Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/g-bye-maritimes-hello-saskatoon-edmonton-calgary/) - Oh my goodness my first tour across the maritimes was wonderful! Touring 7 shows with the talented Jenny MacDonald was terrific and I can\'t wait to get back. Now onward to the West! If you\'re on the prairies, maybe we\'ll see you at one of these shows: Apr 5-Saskatoon, April 6 & 7-Edmonton, April 9-Calgary.
- [Lobster in the maritimes: cross-Canada tour](https://www.jeffstraker.com/lobster-in-the-maritimes-cross-canada-tour/) - The 40 date national tour between Victoria BC & Sydney Cape Breton (NS) is in full-swing. These shows fall between Mar 1 and June 10 & all the details are in the tour calendar on this site: CLICK HERE for the TOUR CALENDAR I\'m currently crossing the maritimes for 7-shows-in-seven-days (with Jenny MacDonald). After last
- [40 show Cross-Canada Tour!  will we be near you?](https://www.jeffstraker.com/40-show-cross-canada-tour-will-we-be-near-you/) - Well, we\'re on our way with a 40 date national tour between Vitoria BC & Sydney Cape Breton (Nova Scotia). These shows fall between Mar 1 and June 10 & all the details are in the tour calendar on this site: CLICK HERE for the TOUR CALENDAR We had a great time at shows on
- [National Tour Dates Announced! (Feb 28)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/national-tour-dates-announced-feb-28/) - Exciting day! We\'ve just announced the 36 national tour dates that take me from Vitoria BC to Sydney Cape Breton (Nova Scotia). These shake down between Mar 1 and June 10. You can see all the details in the web calendar. CLICK HERE for the TOUR CALENDAR I hope to see you at a show
- [Writing, writing, writing & tour prep...](https://www.jeffstraker.com/writing-writing-writing-tour-prep/) - Holy smokes - where did January go?! I\'ve been locked away writing new songs and it\'s been a really productive month. I\'m excited about some of these new tunes. We\'ve also been working on locking down all the tour dates for the Mar-Jun cross Canada tour which is shaping up really well. All dates will
- [I\'ll make a brand new start of it - in old New York](https://www.jeffstraker.com/ill-make-a-brand-new-start-of-it-new-york-city/) - I figured a great way to start 2013 was to plant myself in the middle of vast amounts of inspiration, so I went down to New York City and hung out for a week. Indeed inspiration abounded - that city is mesmerizing. We\'ll how this translates to song! You can peek at a few more
- [Happy Holidays!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/happy-holidays-2/) - I was in a toys R us yesterday (Dec 23) and hope to never experience that again. oh my lord... Today, Christmas eve, is much MUCH more relaxing! phew. I hope you have a relaxing, fun-filled holiday with gifts, food, drink and love heaped on you. xo js (PS - the photo is of one
- [Video of the Year at the 8th annual OutMusic awards](https://www.jeffstraker.com/video-of-the-year-at-the-8th-annual-outmusic-awards/) - I was honoured to receive the award for \'Video of the Year\' at the 8th annual OutMusic Awards in Las Vegas Dec 16. Great weekend all around! That\'s the good news. The bad news is that I didn\'t win on the slots...
- [Performance in Las Vegas - Dec 16: OutMusic Awards](https://www.jeffstraker.com/performance-in-las-vegas-dec-16-outmusic-awards/) - I\'ll be performing at Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas Sunday Dec 16 as part of the 8th annual OutMusic Awards. Tickets are available on the OutMusic Awards website if you happen to be in Vegas and want to attend. The show is being recorded for TV for airing at a later date!
- [Big show Nov 27 in T.O. / Cover of Xtra! Toronto](https://www.jeffstraker.com/cover-of-torontos-xtra/) - Just hit the Toronto news stands in the Xtra! --- a story about my new album \'Vagabond\' and my Nov 27 Toronto CD release show. Many thanks to Xtra! for this. If you\'re in TO grab a copy. It\'s also available as a PDF on-line CLICK HERE for the article CLICK HERE for Nov 27
- [Toronto Star Review:  Four out of Four Stars](https://www.jeffstraker.com/toronto-star-review-four-out-of-four-stars/) - Delighted to share this great review that the new album just received in the Toronto Star: four out of four stars! Let’s cut to the chase: Vagabond is one of the most faultlessly conceived and meticulous executed albums in any genre to come out of Canada in a long time. CLICK HERE to read the
- [New \'Video Trailer\' for the upcoming album!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/heres-the-video-trailer-for-the-upcoming-album/) - Here is the new video trailer we made for the upcoming album \"Vagabond\": we peek at Glenn Gould\'s piano, Danny Michel-producer, Fred Penner who performed on the album, and me at age 13 playing the piano. If you like it, pls comment and click \'like\' on the youtube page.
- [First tune from upcoming album: radio debut on CBC](https://www.jeffstraker.com/first-tune-from-new-album-radio-debut-on-cbc/) - The exciting first spin of a track from my upcoming album will happen this Sunday Aug 19 at about 8:10 AM on CBC Radio 1 in Saskatchewan. Host Dan Reynish (Saskatchewan Weekend) will spin the track and I have a feeling he\'s going to call and wake me up to chat about it. Hope you
- [New Music Video for \"Slings & Arrows\"!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-music-video-hope-you-enjoy/) - Here is the new music video for my tune \'Slings & Arrows\'. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, pls comment and click \'like\' on the youtube page.
- [New Music Video \'Slings & Arrows\' launching July 26th!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-music-video-slings-arrows-launching-july-26th/) - I\'m excited that we\'re launching our (FACTOR funded) music video for the tune \'Slings & Arrows\' July 26!. The tune is from my 2011 album \"under the soles of my shoes\". The link to the facebook event with all the info is here: CLICK HERE to view the facebook EVENT IF YOU WANT TO SEE
- [Behind the scenes peek: shooting the new music video](https://www.jeffstraker.com/behind-the-scenes-peek-shooting-the-new-music-video/) - A behind the scenes peek at shooting the new music video for \"Slings and Arrows\"
- [Calgary Ironwood - tonight June 11! - almost sold out](https://www.jeffstraker.com/calgary-ironwood-tonight-june-11-almost-sold-out/) - Rumour has it (much like Adele once said...) that the show tonight at the Ironwood in Calgary is almost sold out. if you\'re coming, come early for a good seat!
- [Shows!  Vancouver, Victoria & the island, Calgary (June 7-11)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/shows-vancouver-victoria-the-island-calgary-june-7-11/) - Quick shout out that there are some Western Canada shows going on in early June and if we\'re near you, you should come check \'em out! June 7 Vancouver (Libra Room on Commercial Dr with Dana-Marie Battaglia doing a set), June 8 house concert in Victoria, June 9 in Parksville on Vancouver island, and June
- [Two Toronto shows - May 27 and 30](https://www.jeffstraker.com/toronto-may-27-30/) - Hola! there are a few nifty shows coming up in the T-dot: 1) May 27: the Proud FM afternoon of Canadian entertainment at the beautiful Church on Berkeley (Queen E). Kreesha Turner headlines. I play just before her in a neat acoustic trio format. Free ticketed event - check the calendar on this site for
- [Speaking at TEDx - Regina SK](https://www.jeffstraker.com/speaking-at-tedx-regina-sk/) - I\'m excited to be speaking as part of the inaugural TEDx conference in Regina SK May 16! It\'s going to be a great day = lots of excellent speakers. My talk is about \"finding possibility through differences\" - and is based on my original song: \"The Wonderful Mrs Bell\".
- [on May 11: big concert in Moose Jaw SK; CBC Radio Recording](https://www.jeffstraker.com/may-11-big-concert-mae-wilson-theatre-moose-jaw-sk-cbc-radio-recording/) - We\'re delighted to be heading back to the beautiful Mae Wilson Theatre in Moose Jaw SK May 11! Hope you can join us. The concert will be recorded by CBC Radio for future broadcast. We\'re going to preview some of the songs from the new album launching in September. Info in the calendar section on
- [Secret Spaces Concert Series launches & is in the news!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/secret-spaces-concert-series-launches-is-in-the-news/) - My \'Secret Spaces\' concert series started April 22 with a concert in a hidden ballroom, in a beautiful old mansion in Saskatchewan! It sold out in a few days. We\'re looking forward to the remaining shows in the series, in addition to the rest of the other concert dates across Canada in April, May &
- [25 upcoming shows in April, May, June](https://www.jeffstraker.com/25-upcoming-shows-in-april-may-june/) - We have lots of performances going on in April, May and June including May 4 at Saskatoon\'s Bassment (SK), & May 11 at Moose Jaw\'s Mae Wilson Theatre (SK) - which is a special live recording for CBC Radio. We\'ve also got Apr 21 in My mom\'s hometown Carrot River SK, Apr 22 in the
- [TV performance from the Telemiracle 36 telethon](https://www.jeffstraker.com/tv-performance-from-the-telemiracle-36-telethon/) - Check out this video of my live TV performance of \'Slings and Arrows\' on the recent Telemiracle 36.
- [Telemiracle 36 in Saskatchewan:  $5.9Million!  WOW](https://www.jeffstraker.com/telemiracle-36-in-saskatchewan-5-9million-wow/) - I had a blast the first weekend in March, as part of the Telemiracle 36 (Kinsmen Telethon in Saskatchewan, Canada) National Cast. Many notables took part in performing/hosting including: Bob McGrath (famed Sesame Street guy), Jimmy Rankin, Brad Johner, Beverley Mahood, Andrea Menard, Codie Prevost, Leah Daniels, Honeymoon Suite and the list goes on. The
- [Photos from the Ghana performance trip](https://www.jeffstraker.com/photos-from-the-ghana-performance-trip/) - In FEB 2012 I got to travel to Ghana, Africa to perform a series of shows, as well as do some songwriting workshops with local school students. I\'ve got a bunch of pix in a facebook photo album - click the link to check them out - and feel free to comment! cheers! CLICK HERE
- [Ghana, Africa in Feb!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/ghana-africa-in-feb/) - I\'ll be heading to Accra, Ghana in Africa in Feb 2012 for a series of shows, including some songwriting workshops with students. This is going to be a great time! Can\'t wait.
- [New music video:  \"GONE\"](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-music-video-gone/) - Check out the new music video for the song \"GONE\" from my recent album \'under the soles of my shoes\'. (Thanks to Alex Colthart & Rawfootage Productions.)
- [Jeffery sings Joni Mitchell (new video)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/jeffery-sings-joni-mitchell-new-video/) - Check out this new video of Jeffery covering Joni Mitchell\'s \"A case of you\". Recorded at the CBC Toronto\'s Studio 211, on Glenn Gould\'s rehearsal Steinway piano.
- [Shooting a new video](https://www.jeffstraker.com/shooting-a-new-video/) - Looking forward to shooting a new video for my tune GONE, mid-Nov. We\'ll be working on this with the folks at Rawfootage Productions! check back for release info!
- [Review of the recent Symphony Pops concert! check this out](https://www.jeffstraker.com/review-of-the-recent-symphony-pops-concert-check-this-out/) - Delighted to have received this great review of the Oct 1 pops concert performed with the Regina Symphony Orchestra! CLICK HERE to read the review in the Regina Leader Post
- [big show with Regina Symphony Orchestra - Oct 1](https://www.jeffstraker.com/big-show-with-regina-symphony-orchestra-oct-1/) - Very excited for the upcoming big show with the Regina Symphony Orchestra. Oct 1, 8pm we\'ll take the stage with the fine, fine orchestra for a night of music making. My songs were arranged for this show by several talented Canadian orchestral arrangers. The material is sounding pretty incredible if I don\'t say so myself!
- [VOTE for me in the Mountain Stage Newsong Contest!!! (it\'s easy!)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/vote-for-me-in-the-mountain-stage-newsong-contest-its-easy/) - I\'m delighted to be a regional finalist in the 2011 Mountain Stage Newsong Contest. One of the ways that I can advance to the finals (where I\'d perform in New York City) is by getting your vote. It\'s super easy. 1) Just click the link below which takes you to the voting page (for the
- [Regina Folk Festival Aug 5/6/7](https://www.jeffstraker.com/regina-folk-festival-aug-567/) - Regina Folk Fest is upon us! my favorite time of year in Regina. And this year I\'m delighted to be performing at it. I\'ll be doing a daytime stage performance, several workshops with others + a mainstage tweener/teaser set between acts. Come check it out! Details/specific times are posted in my calendar. just CLICK HERE
- [New Music Video - Brand New Ocean](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-music-video-brand-new-ocean/) - Check out the new music video for \"Brand New Ocean\". Please leave a comment and \'like\' it if you like it!
- [Under the Soles of my Shoes](https://www.jeffstraker.com/under-the-soles-of-my-shoes/) - Jeffery\'s new album \"Under the Soles of My Shoes\" is now available!
- [THREE JUNE CD release concerts! Regina (14th), Saskatoon (19th), Toronto (22nd)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/three-june-cd-release-concerts-regina-14th-saskatoon-19th-toronto-22nd/) - Come and help celebrate the launch of the new album. CD release concerts will be held in Regina (June 14th), Saskatoon (June 19th), Toronto (June 22nd) Facebook event pages for each show are at the following links: REGINA: CLICK HERE to see REGINA CD release concert info SASKATOON: CLICK HERE to see SASKATOON CD release
- [SNEAK PEAK of the new music video!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/sneak-peak-at-the-new-music-video/) - Check out this brief clip from the upcoming music video for the tune BRAND NEW OCEAN, from the upcoming album \'under the soles of my shoes\'.
- [Join the Mailing List!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/join-the-mailing-list/) - Have you signed up for the highwire? Get all the latest news on Jeffery before anyone else!
- [New Shirt Design](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-shirt-design/) - Have you seen Jeffery\'s cool new tour shirt with interactive barcode?
- [Cover of Canada\'s MUZICETC publication](https://www.jeffstraker.com/cover-of-canadas-muzicetc-publication/) - Very excited to be featured on the cover of Canada\'s MUZICETC publication. You can see the cover + read the article (written by Taron Cochrane) at this link: CLICK HERE to go to the MuzicEtc webpage
- [Two upcoming Collaborative shows in Toronto:  Mar 15 & 21](https://www.jeffstraker.com/two-upcoming-collaborative-shows-in-toronto-mar-15-21/) - Two shows to watch for if you\'re in and around Toronto: 1) Mar 15 - reprise of the \"Three guys from the Prairies\" show - @ Bread and Circus in Kensington Market. JUST ANNOUNCED - we are delighted that \"The Girl\" will be catering prairie themed nibblies to this event. After her food went over
- [Thank-You video: for the Valentine from 4 Alberta fans](https://www.jeffstraker.com/thank-you-video-for-the-valentine-from-4-alberta-fans/) - Four great young fans in Alberta gave me a cool Valentines gift at a recent concert on the \'Wild Rose Country\' tour. I show the gift and their \'concert signs\' (which they gave me) in this video. CLICK HERE to go to the Thank-You Video on YOUTUBE
- [Feb 2011 on tour in \'WILD ROSE COUNTRY\'](https://www.jeffstraker.com/feb-2011-on-tour-in-wild-rose-country/) - Feb 2011 has us crossing Wild Rose Country (Alberta Canada). There are 10 dates in total. We actually did the first 2 in Jan with 2 sold out shows in Wainwright AB - what a wonderful city with gr8 people. THURS FEB 10 is the next stop in Calgary (Marquee Room). Visit the tour calendar
- [Final recording sessions in Nashville](https://www.jeffstraker.com/final-recording-sessions-in-nashville/) - Wow - I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! I\'m nearing the completion of the recording sessions for the new album, here in Nashville. Producer Dave Thomson is doing a bang-up job on this album with me and I\'m excited to share it. Just today we recorded the string orchestra and
- [Video clip from recent concert - New Tune - \'GONE\'](https://www.jeffstraker.com/video-clip-from-recent-concert-new-tune-gone/) - Check out this video clip from a recent show! it\'s a new tune called \'GONE\'. 'GONE' from Dec 2010 concert Let us know what you think!!!
- [Happy Holidays to y\'all](https://www.jeffstraker.com/happy-holidays-to-yall/) - I hope the season is treating you all well! I just finished the last big show of the year at the beautiful Mae Wilson Theatre in Moose Jaw SK. It was a \'holiday\' themed show - and was a great, great night. I\'ve never performed a mix of holiday tunes along with my own and
- [Recording!!!....progress!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/recordingprogress/) - I\'m just back from my second trip down to Nashville to work on my newest album - I\'m really excited about what we\'re coming up with! I have one more trip down in January and then..... it\'ll be done. Then the \'releasing\' plans begin. Stay tuned to this site and my facebook and twitter pages
- [Jeff on Twitter](https://www.jeffstraker.com/jeff-on-twitter/) - See what Jeffery is up to RIGHT THIS MINUTE on his twitter account!
- [New Photos](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-photos/) - Check out Jeffery\'s latest photos on his facebook music page/ Leave a comment/wall post when you\'re there!
- [\"Somewhere Between\"](https://www.jeffstraker.com/first-featured/) - Get more information on this great video on Jeff\'s YouTube channel!
- [Step Right Up](https://www.jeffstraker.com/step-right-up/) - Grab your copy of \"Step Right Up\" now - either on-line or on good old-fashioned CD!
- [Big Holiday concert Mae Wilson Theatre - Moose Jaw](https://www.jeffstraker.com/big-holiday-concert-mae-wilson-theatre-moose-jaw/) - Two special guest appearances have been announced for the big holiday show on Dec 18 in Moose Jaw SK (Mae Wilson Theatre): - Scott Benson, celtic fiddle player extraordinaire - The Moose Jaw Children\'s Choir - acclaimed local voices CLICK TO GO TO THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE FOR FULL CONCERT DETAILS
- [Holiday concert - Moose Jaw SK](https://www.jeffstraker.com/holiday-concert-moose-jaw-sk/) - Dec 18 - mark it in the calendar. Amidst the wrapping paper, egg nog, lists, icy streets, parties, stressing, turkey shopping, and sending your Christmas cards way too late - we bring you a holiday themed concert! It\'s my last show of 2010 and this will be a fun fun night! Here are the show
- [my,my... Beautiful BC...here we go again!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/mymy-beautiful-bchere-we-go-again/) - This Fri Oct 22! Vancouver show. This Sat Oct 23! Kelowna show. Read all about them under the \'concerts\' tab! Vancouver show is at the ANZA club, and the Kelowna show is part of Breakout West (Western Canadian Music Awards).
- [10k20!!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/10k20/) - Happy to announce that I\'ve been awarded a Rawlco 10k20 grant of $10,000 for use towards my next recording!
- [FOODSTOCK2! Regina Food Bank Fundraiser OCT 6](https://www.jeffstraker.com/foodstock2-regina-food-bank-fundraiser-oct-6/) - OCT 6, 730pm is FOODSTOCK2! the second annual fundraiser concert for the Regina Food Bank. This years line-up is 7 super-talented Regina songwriters!! VENUE: Westminster United Church (13th Avenue at Cameron). Admission is only $12 advance / $15 for at the door 100% of proceeds go directly to the Food Bank. Concertgoers are encouraged to
- [Big show with the symphony!  Sept 24 - Regina SK](https://www.jeffstraker.com/big-show-with-the-symphony-sept-24-regina-sk/) - YO! We\'re gearing up for the big show with the Regina Symphony Orchestra, Sept 24th, 8pm, Casino Regina. Still not too late to get tickets! Call the casino @ 565-3000 or 1-800-555-3189 or visit the Show Lounge Box Office.
- [Shortlisted for the Lieutenant Governor\'s Arts Award - Saskatchewan Artist](https://www.jeffstraker.com/shortlisted-for-the-lieutenant-governors-arts-award-saskatchewan-artist/) - Honoured to share the news that I\'ve been shortlisted for the Lieutenant Governor\'s Arts Award in the category of Saskatchewan Artist. The award will be given out at a gala evening in Regina SK, Sept 21. In the meantime, to conjure up some good luck please cross fingers, toes and anything else cross-able. Merci.
- [I LOVE BC!!!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/i-love-bc/) - oh lordy - the show in Vancouver this Thurs night was excellent - the Libra Room on Commercial was packed to capacity/standing room only and we were delighted with the Vancouver support! (we had a special sing-along from the Maple Leaf singers and a drum cameo from young Spencer!!!) Then Fri PARKS ALIVE hosted us
- [BC!!  Vancouver Aug 12, Kelowna area Aug 13/14/15](https://www.jeffstraker.com/bc-vancouver-aug-12-kelowna-area-aug-131415/) - Check out my gig calendar for upcoming show info in Beautiful BC. Aug 12, Vancouver - Libra Room (on Commercial), then a run of shows in Kelowna from Aug 13-15.
- [I met Buffy Sainte Marie!  PHOTO!!!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/i-met-buffy-sainte-marie-photo/) - I had the privilege of meeting the uber talented Buffy Sainte Marie this weekend at a festival that I played at with my band. She headlined the night I played with her amazing band from Winnipeg. Her performance moved me beyond words and I\'ll blog about it when I figure it out! but for now
- [Moose Jaw - Mae Wilson Theatre; Sat Jul 17/830pm](https://www.jeffstraker.com/moose-jaw-mae-wilson-theatre-sat-jul-17830pm/) - BIG SHOW as part of the Saskatchewan Festival of Words!!! This coming SAT JULY 17 - Mae Wilson Theatre Moose Jaw SK. 830pm. Tickets are $25 bucks. This theatre is my favorite big room to perform on the prairies - I call it the \'Carnegie Hall of the Prairies\'. incredibly beautiful. Check the link in
- [Lite 92 fm (Regina SK) adds \'Somewhere Between\' to play list](https://www.jeffstraker.com/lite-92-fm-regina-sk-adds-somewhere-between-to-play-list/) - Jeffery’s tune, ‘Somewhere Between’ hit the airwaves with Regina’s LITE 92 FM in mid-June. DJ Trent Allen aired an interview with Jeffery and then played his tune on the afternoon drive. They liked the tune AND they liked your support for it. As a result they have now added it to their play-list. If you’re
- [LITE 92 FM Regina is spinning Jeffery\'s tune \'Somewhere Between\' - request it; info below](https://www.jeffstraker.com/lite-92-fm-regina-is-spinning-jefferys-tune-somewhere-between-request-it/) - Jeffery\'s tune, \'Somewhere Between\' hit the airwaves with Regina\'s LITE 92 FM for the first time Tues June 15, with DJ Trent Allen. LITE 92 aired an interview with Jeffery and then played his tune on the afternoon drive. They\'ll be giving it more spins in the coming weeks. If you\'re in Regina and would
- [New Music video has LAUNCHED!   click to view](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-music-video-has-launched-click-to-view/) - Hooray! check out the freshly launched new music video for my song: \'Somewhere Between\'. I\'d love to know what you think - please comment on youtube! Click to view the video on YOUTUBE
- [an amazing 24 hrs in Vancouver!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/an-amazing-24-hrs-in-vancouver/) - I spent May 30 (just past) in Vancouver. I had the pleasure of being able to hear a 50+ voice choir (The Maple Leaf Singers) sing an arrangement of my song \'Slippery Slope\' - it was amazing! They had heaps of fans in the theatre (700 or so? insane!) and their concert was so great.
- [new feature article posted on-line](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-feature-article-posted-on-line/) - The music publication \'The Session\' (from SaskMusic) recently highlighted me in a cool 5 page feature article. I posted it to facebook and the link is here. Click to go to the article
- [Check out this new on-line interview - just published!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/check-out-this-new-on-line-interview-just-published/) - Read about my performing for nuns in Panama and sleeping in Jim Morrison\'s bed! JS Click here to go to the article
- [concert with Theo Tams/Sara Kamin May 25-Toronto](https://www.jeffstraker.com/concert-with-theo-tamssara-kamin-may-25-toronto/) - It\'s going to be a really great night in Toronto - May 25th at Hugh\'s Room. This is my second time performing at the amazing venue. I\'ll be joined by 2008 Canadian Idol (winner!) Theo Tams and the lovely Sara Kamin. Tickets are $15 in advance + $18 at the door. This will sell out
- [Tour with the Regina Symphony](https://www.jeffstraker.com/tour-with-the-regina-symphony/) - hey y\'all! Check out my tour calendar for upcoming dates with the Regina Symphony. Rehearsals are done now, and the material is sounding smashing! 9 of my original tunes set to orchestra. Each one was done by a different composer/arranger.
- [CBC \'Canada Live\' Broadcast (across the nation)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/cbc-canada-live-broadcast-across-the-nation/) - APRIL 27, 2010: 7-8pm (730-830pm in Newfoundland) tune in to hear a broadcast of a recent concert I did for the CBC. It will air on Radio 2. The show was recorded at Westminster United in Regina SK.
- [Jeffery on CBC Radio 1 Sound Xchange Sat Mar 27 5pm](https://www.jeffstraker.com/jeffery-on-cbc-radio-1-sound-xchange-sat-mar-27-5pm/) - Going to be featured on CBC\'s SoundXchange Saturday Mar 27! 5pm on CBC Radio 1 in Saskatchewan (102.5 FM Regina, 94.1 Saskatoon, 540 AM around the province). Out of the province can listen via internet: www.cbc.ca/sask - scroll to the bottom RH corner to the \"Listen Live to CBC Radio\". This show will feature excerpts
- [Watch this video:  \'behind-the-scenes\' - shooting my new music video](https://www.jeffstraker.com/watch-this-video-behind-the-scenes-shooting-my-new-music-video/) - Click here to go to the behind-the-scenes video clip on YOUTUBE
- [Check out some photos from the recent VIDEO SHOOT!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/check-out-some-photos-from-the-recent-video-shoot/) - I just posted some photos on my FACEBOOK music page, from the recent MUSIC VIDEO shoot in Toronto. The shoot was for the song \'Somewhere Between\' from my CD Step Right Up. Thanks to FACTOR for funding the shoot and to Rawfootage Productions for the smooth smooth day of filming. Click here to go to
- [Music video shoot!  Mar 4](https://www.jeffstraker.com/music-video-shoot-mar-4/) - Excited to be shooting a new music video March 4 in Toronto. the concept is really cool involving lots of grey body paint, a grand piano (thanks to the kind people at Baldwin), and a heap of actors/actresses/extras. Check back for photos from shoot date!
- [Feb 25/26/27/28 concerts in Saskatchewan](https://www.jeffstraker.com/feb-25262728-concerts-in-saskatchewan/) - If you\'re in Saskatchewan Feb 25/26/27/28 we\'re criss crossing the province with 4 shows. Check out the tour calendar on this site for details. Stops are in Shaunavon, Leader, Watrous and Foam Lake
- [CBC concert-on-demand LISTEN! (and upcoming Canada Live broadcast)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/cbc-concert-on-demand-listen-and-upcoming-canada-live-broadcast/) - CBC Radio has posted my concert-on demand and you can listen on-line at: CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL CONCERT ON THE CBC SITE The concert was recorded in Nov 09 and I\'m really happy with the results. Thanks to the band for the wonderful evening of making music - and thanks to the hefty crowd
- [Happy Holidays!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/happy-holidays/) - Best wishes to everyone for a happy holiday! Whatever it is that you celebrate, just make sure you have a great time doing it. All the best for a fantastic 2010. Jeffery
- [CBC Radio Canada Live broadcast - check back for date!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/cbc-radio-canada-live-broadcast-check-back-for-date/) - We were so happy to have the CBC record the concert we recently did in Regina as part of the fall tour! It will broadcast as a Canada Live concert (coast to coast) in early 2010. A few peeps have asked if I know the air date - but I don\'t yet! When I do
- [BIG Toronto Show - Dec 2 - Hugh\'s Room](https://www.jeffstraker.com/big-toronto-show-dec-2-hughs-room/) - howdy! be sure to get your ticket for the big show coming up at Hugh\'s Room, Toronto - Dec 2, 830pm. The evening is a triple bill with Sara Kamin & Katey Morley, both wonderful performers/songwriters. Tickets are selling fast! so if you want one call the box office at Hugh\'s Room ASAP: 416 531-6604.
- [Toronto shows Nov 20/Dec2](https://www.jeffstraker.com/toronto-shows-nov-20dec2/) - TWO TORONTO PERFORMANCES! I\'m performing a benefit for the Canadian HIV/AIDS legal network on Nov 20. Check my tour calendar on this site for details. A very worthwhile organization doing wonderful work!!! Dec 2 I\'m at Hugh’s Room!!! (830PM) with Sara Kamin & Katey Morley. This will be a BIG (!!) night. Again - see
- [Saskatoon & Regina concert tickets](https://www.jeffstraker.com/saskatoon-regina-concert-tickets/) - Hello! Advance ticket information is available on this site for upcoming shows in Saskatoon (Nov 8), Regina (Nov 12), + Toronto (Dec 2). Click on \'TOUR\' (above) then click on \'UPCOMING SHOWS\'. Each show listing has info on how to get advance tickets. NOTE: Saskatoon and Regina advance tickets are only available on-line. Advance tickets
- [Tickets for Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Toronto](https://www.jeffstraker.com/tickets-for-winnipeg-saskatoon-regina-toronto/) - Hello! Advance ticket information is available on this site for upcoming shows in Winnipeg (Oct 30), Saskatoon (Nov 8), Regina (Nov 12), Toronto (Dec 2). Click on \'TOUR\' (above) then click on \'UPCOMING SHOWS\'. Each show listing has info on how to get advance tickets. NOTE: Saskatoon and Regina advance tickets are only available on-line.
- [BRINGING PIANO BACK TOUR!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/bringing-piano-back-tour/) - It\'s here, it\'s here, it\'s finally here! My Fall tour is under way. It has been given a snappy name: the \'BRINGING PIANO BACK TOUR\'. I love it - thanks to Kelly G in Toronto for the name. The first few show have been amazing! See the TOUR CALENDAR ON THIS SITE for dates/details. Also
- [Western Canadian Music Awards Festival](https://www.jeffstraker.com/western-canadian-music-awards-festival/) - I\'ve been booked to perform two showcases at the WCMA festival this year in Brandon, Manitoba - SEP 18/19. One will be a duo set with my backing vocalist, sister JILL(!). The other will be with full band. I\'ve even booked the hotels for the band to sleep in already. GOOD NEWS; we have extra
- [Canadian finalist in Mountain Stage Newsong contest](https://www.jeffstraker.com/canadian-finalist-in-mountain-stage-newsong-contest/) - I\'m honoured to be among the 10 Canadian finalists in the 2009 Mountain Stage Newsong contest. My tune Snowflake was the one that advanced me to the finals. The finals are \'virtual\' this year so we needed to submit a performance video of one song vs actually performing it live for the judges. They choose
- [Toronto, Sask, Vancouver, back to Sask](https://www.jeffstraker.com/toronto-sask-vancouver-back-to-sask/) - I just finished some shows in Toronto and had time to squeeze in a music video shoot with Rawfootage Productions (for the tune Sad Song). I\'m back out on the prairies now with several shows in Saskatchewan - a few out in Vancouver - and then back to Saskatchewan. 10 shows over next few weeks
- [A Painting by Canadian artist Darlene Gate, inspired by a Straker song](https://www.jeffstraker.com/a-painting-by-canadian-artist-darlene-gate-inspired-by-a-straker-song/) - Click the link below to go to facebook where I\'ve posted a \'blurb\' about the painting that was inspired by one of my songs. The recent work, is so stunningly beautiful! Once you go to facebook you\'ll also see a link to a live performance of the song - it\'ll let you hear what the
- [2300 kms, one weekend!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/2300-kms-one-weekend/) - this past weekend: FRI=Tisdale SK, SAT = Saskatoon SK, SUN = Winnipeg MB, MON = Regina SK. total distance driven = 2300 kms. Mode of transport: One rented car for first portion. One bass players\' car for rest of it. Gigs were a great time! Food intake was all over the map: bulk trail mix
- [Recent press - Regina leader-post ; video now @ #6!!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/recent-press-regina-leader-post-video-now-6/) - Here is a recent article from the Regina Leader Post about my music video climbing into the top 10 in Canada on Much More Music (NOTE: TODAY IT HIT #6!!!) CLICK HERE to go to the article
- [Recent press re: music video climbing Canadian charts](https://www.jeffstraker.com/recent-press-re-music-video-climbing-canadian-charts/) - Here is a recent article from the front page of xtra.ca about my music video cimbing into the top 10 in Canada on Much More Music. I gotta say, interviewing with this gal was an absolute pleasure. CLICK HERE to go to the article
- [Hypnotized is now #10 in Canada on Much More Music!!  Please vote to get it even higher](https://www.jeffstraker.com/hypnotized-is-now-10-in-canada-on-much-more-music-please-vote-to-get-it-even-higher/) - My video \'Hypnotized\' is sitting nicely at #10 in Canada on Much More Music\'s Top 10 show. Your voting has definitely helped. If you have a second, please vote again! We want to see how high we can get this thing! Just click this link, scroll to the bottom of the page, and you\'ll see
- [Much More Music - top 10!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/much-more-music-top-10/) - My video \'Hypnotized\' made its way onto last night\'s Much More Music Top 10 show, across Canada. Your voting has definitely helped. If you have a second, vote again! Click this link, scroll to the bottom of the page, and you\'ll see the box to check. CLICK HERE to vote for Hypnotized on Much More
- [VOTE for \'Hypnotized\' on MUCH MORE MUSIC Canada - here\'s how](https://www.jeffstraker.com/much-more-music-now-airing-hypnotized-music-video/) - Much More Music is now airing the music video for my song \'Hypnotized\', across Canada. Adds to the station this week include Franz Ferdinand, Theory of a Deadman and...Jeffery Straker! We\'re delighted that they\'re spinning it. You can HELP by voting it into the top 10 position. Click this link, scroll to the bottom of
- [Full album + interview streaming at www.rainbowworldradio.com](https://www.jeffstraker.com/full-album-interview-streaming-at-wwwrainbowworldradiocom/) - The host of rainbowworldradio did a really cool interview with me to launch my album to his listeners around the globe. He\'s got the entire album streaming at www.rainbowworldradio.com. After the song \'slippery slope\' he runs the feature interview. He led a really interesting chat and was a pleasure to speak with. check \'er out!
- [Interview:  love child of Elvis & Liza Minnelli??](https://www.jeffstraker.com/interview-love-child-of-elvis-liza-minnelli/) - Read this cool interview done with me, by the people from oxyfication.net in Philladelphia. They asked really cool questions like: - being the love child of Elvis Presley and Liza Minnelli, what substance are you now addicted to?? - being from a small rural prairie town of 250, how does that affect your music making?
- [Vote for me in the www.radiostar.ca songwriting contest national finals!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/vote-for-me-in-the-wwwradiostarca-songwriting-contest-national-finals/) - TAKE 30 SECONDS TO VOTE ON-LINE! and feel free to pass this to a friend...child...lover...ex-lover... I won the regional finals and have now advanced to the National finals of the Radiostar Songwriting Competition. The Winner is chosen by judges + on-line voting. SO YOU CAN CAST A SIMPLE ON-LINE VOTE AND HELP SO SO SO
- [Review in Canadian Musician Magazine](https://www.jeffstraker.com/review-in-canadian-musician-magazine/) - A great review came out in the last issue (Jan/Feb \'09) of Canadian Musician Magazine. You can read it on-line. Click to read the full review Here\'s one quote to get you started: \"Cycling through that Justin Gray-produced record I could not help but wonder why he’s not already a star in this country\".
- [New Video:  HYPNOTIZED  view it here](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-video-hypnotized/) - CLICK ON \'READ MORE\' (just below to the left) TO VIEW THE NEW VIDEO RIGHT HERE ON MY HOME PAGE. OR IF YOU WANT, CLICK ON MY \'VIDEOS\' PAGE TO VIEW IT there as well. View production credits on my VIDEOS page
- [Feb 3, 1pm - On-Line Launch of new video: \"Hypnotized\"](https://www.jeffstraker.com/feb-3-1pm-on-line-launch-of-new-video-hypnotized/) - Log on to my facebook page (Jeffery Straker) or this site www.jeffstraker.com on Tues Feb 3, starting at 1pm for the launch of my new music video (OR ANY TIME AFTER THIS!). It\'s for the song \'Hypnotized\' which has been getting fm radio spin in Canada + on-line podcast play in the US and parts
- [Canadian Radiostar songwriting contest - regional winner](https://www.jeffstraker.com/canadian-radiostar-songwriting-contest-regional-winner/) - I got a call from Z99 radio last week, letting me know that I\'ve won the regional finals for the national Radiostar songwriting competition. I move on to the national finals which are in Toronto during Canadian Music Week March 12-14. I answered the phone in the shower, which made it an interesting call- managing
- [New Review in Chicago Free Press](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-review-in-chicago-free-press/) - We\'re pasting in a review of the album, that just appeared in the Chicago Free Press. Check this out: Reviewer: Gregg Shapiro - Jan 7/09 \"Rufus Wainwright, as well as k.d. lang.... are among the Canadians making essential and beautiful music. Add the name Jeffery Straker to that list. Straker’s strong and playful vocals combined
- [New Song on Myspace](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-song-on-myspace/) - A new song has just been posted to myspace - check it out! \'Snowflake\' is a brooding ballad from the album Step Right Up and has received lots of e-mails as a listener favorite. Click here to visit Jeffery\'s myspace page
- [Visit Jeffery\'s facebook music page](https://www.jeffstraker.com/visit-jefferys-facebook-music-page/) - Check out Jeffery\'s music page that\'s been set up on FACEBOOK. You can also sign up to this page & become a fan, to receive notices about upcoming performances in your area! Click here to visit Jeffery\'s facebook music page! Sign up in the top right corner Thanks!
- [Recent Reviews - check \'em out](https://www.jeffstraker.com/recent-reviews-check-em-out/) - STEP RIGHT UP, Jeffery\'s 2008 album, has been receiving some great reviews recently and we\'re sharing a few of them here. Check \'em out! Some of the on-line reviews allow you to leave comments - so please do. It\'s always interesting to read other listeners\' take on music - do you agree with them?? Click
- [Toronto CD & VIDEO release NOV 13 - tickets on sale now](https://www.jeffstraker.com/toronto-cd-video-release-nov-13-tickets-on-sale-now/) - Get your tickets now for the official Toronto CD and VIDEO release concert for the new album \'Step Right Up\' - NOV 13th, 830pm - Supermarket (in Kensington market). That same night we will debut the video by Toronto\'s Rawfootage productions, for the single \'Hypnotized\'. Advance tickets $9 / $12 at the door Advance sales
- [Video shoot / Toronto CD release show Announced](https://www.jeffstraker.com/video-shoot-toronto-cd-release-show-announced/) - On the weekend of Sept 19-20 we shot a music video in Regina SK for SAD SONG from the new album. Eric Hill (Regina) was director/videographer and captured some great footage. It\'s a secret until it\'s launched but I will say it involved mannequins and an outdoor \'mad hatter\' style tea party. I think it\'s
- [Saskatoon CD release/The Symphony/Ontario in Sept](https://www.jeffstraker.com/saskatoon-releasethe-symphonyontario-in-sept/) - Thanks to everyone who came to the CD release concert in Saskatoon (Aug 20) at the beautiful Roxy Theatre - what a great night. Also - thanks to everyone who caught our opening show with the Regina Symphony on Aug 24th in Wascana Park (Regina). It was a thrill to get a symphony crowd on
- [TWO BIG Saskatchewan Shows in August](https://www.jeffstraker.com/two-big-saskatchewan-shows-in-august/) - REGINA and SASKATOON Click through to the tour calendar to see details about these TWO big upcoming shows: Regina - AUG 15 - show at the GLCR/Outside Night Club - 2070 Broad St $10 Saskatoon - Aug 20 - CD Release in the bridge city - Roxy Theatre - $10 advance, $14 at the door
- [New stuff to check out on-line](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-stuff-to-check-out-on-line/) - If you have a few seconds to spare - and we all do every now and then - check out some on-line videos and music that have been posted. Links are here: CLICK HERE to download an interview recorded backstage just after the Toronto Pride Performance, with IndieCan radio host - Joe Chisholm CLICK HERE
- [CD releases, live TV and Toronto Pride with Mel C](https://www.jeffstraker.com/cd-releases-live-tv-and-toronto-pride-with-mel-c/) - What a whirlwind - and a good one at that, this past week. The CD releases in my hometown and in Regina SK went so well thanks to everyone who attended and bought CDs. Both nights were such fun performances to do - thanks to everyone for the kind e-mails. We then flew the band
- [CD RELEASE CONCERTS/Punnichy & Regina - JUNE 22/24](https://www.jeffstraker.com/cd-release-concertspunnichy-regina-june-2224/) - The CD release concerts are getting closer!!! June 22 - Punnichy SK in the high school gym/auditorium (7:30) - hometown CD release! (tickets only available at the door - $8 adults/$5 students/pre-school FREE). Free coffee/tea/lunch at the intermission. Exhibition of local art by local painters. Come early to view. June 24 - Regina SK in
- [Z99 Regina - this Friday 930pm - listen!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/z99-regina-this-friday-930pm-listen/) - Listen to Z99 FM from Regina SK this Friday May 30th / 930pm. I\'ll be interviewing with Jason Stone on his show \"Next Big Thing\". He\'ll spin a song, we\'ll tawwwwwk, it\'ll be cool. if you like what you hear do let \'em know. We indie peeps need to make it to radio somehow! Do
- [Opening act for MEL C (of Spice Girls) - Toronto](https://www.jeffstraker.com/opening-act-for-mel-c-of-spice-girls-toronto/) - JUST announced..... I\'ve got an invite to be the opening act for Mel C (of the Spice girls) in Toronto on Sat June 28th. It\'s for her big outdoor show she\'ll do at Toronto Pride this year. I\'ll have a band along for the set and it\'ll be Faaaaaabulous. We\'re on at 5pm sharp and
- [CD Release Shows just announced (Saskatchewan)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/cd-release-shows-just-announced-saskatchewan/) - Three Cd release concerts have just been announced for Saskatchewan to send the album into the world with great fanfare. Details for all of these are available in the TOUR section of the site where you can also see LINKS to purchase Advance tickets on-line. Advance tickets are discounted! REGINA: TUES June 24, \'08 8pm
- [First gig on the prairies-what a night!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/first-gig-on-the-prairies-what-a-night/) - Thanks to the arts council in Langenburg Saskatchewan we had an amazing first night performing songs from the new album. The band was really tight and made such a good noise. The show was done as a 6-piece with piano, bass, drums, guitar, cello, backing vocals and the audience was so warm and receptive. The
- [Welcome to Jeffstraker.com v4!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/welcome-to-jeffstrakercom-v4/) - Brad the web-guy here! Just wanted to thank everyone for putting up with the intermittent glitches over the past two days as I rolled out the new web-design. This is the fourth major overhaul for Jeffstraker.com since it launched, and I think it\'s probably my favourite design to date. With it you\'ll notice there\'s a
- [Proper gestation takes patience...!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/proper-gestation-takes-patience/) - The new CD is coming along slowly but surely (as it should)! I\'m excited to be able to share the new recorded songs with everyone very soon. In addition to recording, editing, mixing and mastering the CD, we\'ve been working really hard at other stuff too. Designer Heidi worked up some great new artwork for
- [Recent shows/upcoming concerts](https://www.jeffstraker.com/recent-showsupcoming-concerts/) - Thanks to those who came out to a few recent Toronto shows. \'3 Guys from the Prairies\' with Grant Tilly, David Hein and myself was once again a sell-out standing room only success at Bread and Circus in Kensington Market. With a BRILLIANT audience, prairie themed catering by \"the girl\" catering and booze-a-plenty at the
- [sorta Silent but extremely busy!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/silent-by-extremely-busy/) - Although things have been \'seemingly\' fairly quiet the last little while, I assure you that the days here are busy, energized and moving at a lightning pace. I started work with Justin Gray in LA (Dec \'07) for my upcoming recording (with more work to go) and things are sounding fantastic so far. It\'s not
- [The Three Lads - standing room only](https://www.jeffstraker.com/the-three-lads-standing-room-only/) - It was a pleasure to share the stage at Kensington Market\'s \'Bread and Circus\', with Grant Tilly and David Hein this past week - for \"THE THREE LADS\" show. Grant and I have done a series of shows at this venue featuring songwriters in-the-round, inviting a different 3rd person each time. And this past week
- [Happy New Year!...and a recording update](https://www.jeffstraker.com/happy-new-yearand-a-recording-update/) - I hope the new year has kicked off with a bang for you all! and is filled with love, happiness, good times, and good music. During the early days of January we\'ll be doing more recording sessions for the new album, down in Los Angeles again. We\'re starting some work on the launch plans for
- [Recording recording recording](https://www.jeffstraker.com/recording-recording-recording/) - Well, I\'m hanging out in LA finally starting to record my new album! I know I\'ve been saying since last spring \'the next record will be done SOON\'....and now it\'s actually happening - sorry for the slight delay. Things are sounding mighty I must say! The talented Justin Gray is producing and we have a
- [The snowy prairies and on to Los Angeles](https://www.jeffstraker.com/the-snowy-prairies-and-on-to-los-angeles/) - I\'m back on the prairies in Saskatchewan - with some seasonal snow to remind me what winter is all about! Thanks to the students at Rosemont school for the workshops they recently participated in, and thanks to those who came to the concert in Saskatoon. I have a few upcoming evenings performing in Regina (see
- [Bread and Circus / more upcoming shows](https://www.jeffstraker.com/bread-and-circus-more-upcoming-shows/) - Thanks to everyone who came out to the \'in the round\' show in Kensington Market (Toronto) recently - it was a terrific night shared with Grant Tilly and Michael Cooper. For those who stayed with us to keep our vocal cords moistened at the bar, way into the \'wee\' hours - thanks to you as
- [The photo gallery is working again!!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/the-photo-gallery-is-working-again/) - Thanks to everyone who sent me a note saying \"your photo gallery is screwed up\" or something to that effect. Webmaster Brad has sorted it all out and it\'s up and running again (phewwwwww). Check it out and let us know what you think! New photos are posted regularly. IF you have any you want
- [NEW show DATES announced](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-show-dates-announced/) - Check out the Concert Calendar on this site - some new show dates in Toronto and Saskatchewan have JUST been added! Thanks to those who came out to the Kensington Market show at \'Graffitis\' last week. Also check out my myspace to hear a few tunes:Jeff\'s Myspace
- [Gearing up for Recording](https://www.jeffstraker.com/gearing-up-for-recording/) - Well, the summer FULL of gigs has ended (cue the tears...), with the next big upcoming project being a new album! Work is well underway with most of the writing done, and pre-production soon to begin. Stay tuned for more info on this- it\'s going to be an exciting time for me and I\'ll post
- [Buffalos, Roughriders and Forts!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/buffalos-roughriders-and-forts/) - Thanks to everyone who caught a show this past weekend - it was nice seeing so many faces out to take in some music. The Buffalo Days show (following the set by Pemican Pearl) downtown was a good time, and Friday night at the Black Pepper had many familiar faces out - including a herd
- [This Weekend](https://www.jeffstraker.com/this-weekend/) - A quick run-down of what\'s going on this weekend: Fri noon-hour -Scarth Street, Regina (Buffalo Days) (12:45 pm) FREE Fri Evening - East Side, Regina - Black Pepper Piano Bar (9:00 pm) Sat 12:20 - Fort Qu\'Appelle MidSummer Arts Festival (12:10) If you pop by to one of these say hi! Also check out my
- [Happy-NESS...what a wicked weekend](https://www.jeffstraker.com/happy-nesswhat-a-wicked-weekend/) - A cracker of a good time was had at the Ness Creek Festival this weekend. My lord! Thanks to those who checked out my performance and workshop. I met so many people and slept so little that it\'s all still a bit of a blur. Unfortunately my drummer and bass player had car trouble and
- [Ness Creek this weekend (July 20/21)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/ness-creek-this-weekend-july-2021/) - I\'m looking forward to performing a set at the Ness Creek Festival this Friday night, and participating in a workshop on Saturday afternoon at the festival site. If you\'re out at NESS be sure to say hi! It\'s a great festival, so if you\'re \'thinking\' of going - get on it! Ness Creek Website Also
- [Show this past weekend - thanks for coming out](https://www.jeffstraker.com/show-this-past-weekend-thanks-for-coming-out/) - This past weekend on fri/sat and sun nights, I performed aross Saskatchewan. Interestingly all shows were by lakes (!). Sunday night was spent in beautiful Greenwater Provincial Park for Canada Day. Picture a mirrored lake, the sun setting above us, the show by the beach and people on blankets and lawnchairs and boats checking out
- [Upcoming dates in Saskatchewan! (July)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/sask-music-grant/) - Check out the tour calendar (to the right on your screen) for dates in July - I\'ll be crossing the province of Saskatchewan during the month (plus a few weeks in August). Dates include Festivals, Parks, House Concerts, Workshops and more! Hope to see you at a show, and thanks to the people of Saskatchewan
- [June 12 - Songwriters in the Round - @ the Art Bar](https://www.jeffstraker.com/june-12-songwriters-in-the-round-the-art-bar/) - One of my few shows I\'m able to do in Toronto this summer before going back out West for more dates: Tues June 12th - Art Bar in The Gladstone Hotel (Toronto); 8pm. Sharing the night with Grant Tilly and Clare O\'Mahoney. We\'re doing the evening in the \'round\' alternating singers from song to song.
- [Toronto / Songwriters Unite Showcase this Fri June 1](https://www.jeffstraker.com/toronto-songwriters-unite-showcase-this-fri-june-1/) - Fri June 1; 9pm start - @ Graffiti\'s in Kensington Market (170 Baldwin Street, just inside the market off of Spadina). I\'m excited about the GREAT line-up for the night featuring: ADLAI WAXMAN, JEFF STRAKER, CHAD NUTTALL, JESSICA GRAHAM, ROSEMARY PHELAN and RUSSELL LEON will host. Paywhatyoucan, Drinkwhatyoucan, Listenallyoucan. Also, check out the new www.songwritersunite!
- [Ness Creek - here we come](https://www.jeffstraker.com/ness-creek-here-we-come/) - Following a half hour audition/set in Regina in April, we received note that myself + band are programmed into the Ness Creek Festival - Fri July 20 - 7pm Main Stage. If you are taking in the festival this year, check us out and say hi. The festival has grown to be called \"one of
- [Choral Performance of new Song](https://www.jeffstraker.com/choral-performance-of-new-song/) - A new song I wrote in Jan \'07- \"Birch Back Canoe\" has been arranged for chorus (TTBB) and will be performed this Sat May 12th by FORTE - The Toronto Mens Chorus in their 10th anniversary concert. The concert is at the Jane Mallett Theatre, St Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Toronto. This is the
- [Monday May 7 (Regina) Benefit Show for a great cause](https://www.jeffstraker.com/monday-may-7-regina-benefit-show-for-a-great-cause/) - I\'m performing in the benefit show for the \"Heart of the City Piano Program\". Mon May 7 (Regina Performing Arts Centre; 7pm) $5 tickets - in advance from the box office (306)779-2277. All proceeds to the program. The charity is a wonderful organization that is dedicated to providing piano lessons to inner city kids who
- [Sell out nights !](https://www.jeffstraker.com/sell-out-nights/) - Happy to report that our recent show at the Ananda Arthouse (Forget) was sold out, and the previous night in Esterhazy was so close to being sold out as well. Last week\'s Saskatoon concert was a few seats short of capacity AND our upcoming concert in Birch Hills has sold out 2 weeks in advance.
- [Concerts April 19/20/21](https://www.jeffstraker.com/concerts-april-192021/) - This week we\'ve got 3 great shows lined up - come and check one out if you can - Thurs 19th (evening) - Esterhazy SK - Maple Leaf Theatre - brought to you by the Esterhazy Arts Council - performing on keys with bass, cello and backing vocals Fri 20th (evening) - Forget SK -
- [This week....Saskatoon!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/this-weeksaskatoon/) - Alright Saskatoon here I come! I\'m doing a FREE appearance at McNally\'s (corner of circle and 8th) this Friday night (fri the 13th) 8:30pm! - Just so you know, you can call ahead and book a table to secure a spot. ...and...oh...What\'s this? another Saskatoon show? why yes! Sat night - I\'m performing a house
- [BLACK and RED AFFAIR  - this Sat Apr 7; Regina](https://www.jeffstraker.com/black-and-red-affair-this-sat-apr-7-regina/) - There are still some tickets left for the BLACK and RED AFFAIR - this Sat night at the West Harvest Inn in Regina. I\'ll be doing 2 sets as entertainment at the event. Doors open 8pm, Live music starts at 9pm. DJ spinning 11pm-1am Tickets: $15 advance! $20 at the door. Be entered to win
- [JUNOfest Appearance - Mar 31 10pm](https://www.jeffstraker.com/junofest-appearance-mar-31-10pm/) - I\'ll performing at JUNO-fest in Saskatoon, Sat Mar 31, 10pm Vangellis Tavern (Broadway Ave). Come on out to the 45 minute set if you\'re in town. JUNO-fest wristbands are $25 (pass for whole weekend) or admission to an individual act (such as mine) is $10. I\'ll be doing the set with band, and will feature
- [Prairies North Magazine article on-stands now](https://www.jeffstraker.com/prairies-north-magazine-article-on-stands-now/) - A few folks have e-mailed me mentioning the new issue of Prairies North Magazine is out - (the JUNO issue); I did an interview with them back in the fall and the article from that conversation appears in this issue. Pick it up if you want the scoop!!! Prairies North Website AND check out some
- [FREE show this Wed (Mar 7 - Regina)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/free-show-this-wed-mar-7-regina/) - If an outrageous ticket price has ever kept you away from one of these shows: This Wed night - you can catch us for FREE (!) at Bushwakkers in Regina SK (Dewdney Ave). It\'s part of their FOLK-NIGHT series. Music will be from 9-11pm (with a break in the middle to drink some beers).... I\'ll
- [Interview and Songs:  CHAB radio 800 Sat/Sun 6pm](https://www.jeffstraker.com/interview-and-songs-chab-radio-800-satsun-6pm/) - If you\'re in Southern Saskatchewan listen in to CHAB 800 AM (out of Moose Jaw) this Sat and Sun night at 6pm (Mar 3&4). Lori Dean interviewed me for her half hour weekend show. She\'s going to spin a few songs from my last album \"Songs from Highway 15\" AND excitingly she\'s going to be
- [Regina house concert this Sat Mar 3rd - a few seats left!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/regina-house-concert-this-sat-mar-3rd-a-few-seats-left/) - Here\'s a great opportunity to hear some brand new songs this Sat night (Mar 3rd-7:30pm) - performed on a beautiful piano by myself and backed by my sister Jill. It\'s a house concert! If you\'ve never been to one, it works like this - a host invites people into their home for an intimate evening
- [International Songwriting Competition](https://www.jeffstraker.com/international-songwriting-competition/) - My song: \"Pickin Lightnin\" was short-listed in the Pop/Top 40 category in the 2006 International Songwriting Competition. It didn\'t make the finals (boo-hoo) but it was great to find out that it made it as far as it did. Also - check out some new demos on my myspace: Jeff\'s Myspace
- [Back from the USA](https://www.jeffstraker.com/back-from-the-usa/) - I\'m back from the US tour with Ben Schaefer - had an excellent time in New York, Boston and New Jersey! Met so many great people along the way, and it was a pleasure performing the 2 wks with Ben (and Sandy in NYC too!) Thanks to everyone who came out and listened along the
- [New demos on MYSPACE](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-demos-on-myspace/) - I\'ve posted 3 new demos on-line at: Jeff\'s Myspace I wrote these new tunes while in Toronto in Dec/Jan. The piano and vocals were recorded in my bedroom and drums were recorded by the gargantuanly talented Flavio Monopoli (!) at Trubble Clef Music, Toronto. If you visit me on myspace leave a comment and be
- [Off to tour with BEN! (and new tunes coming to this site)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/off-to-tour-with-ben-and-new-tunes-coming-to-this-site/) - I\'m off to the US to tour 8 fantastic dates with Ben Schaefer. Looking forward to it. As soon as that\'s done I\'m on a plane to Regina,SK to do 35 dates out in Western Canada. You can see where I\'ll be on the web calendar on this site. Also - I just finished recording
- [The \"Saskatunes\" tour to the USA! (Feb 2007)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/the-saskatunes-tour-to-the-usa-feb-2007/) - Just announced - I\'ll be touring with Ben Schaefer (Rochester, NY) in the Eastern US in early February 2007. Check out the dates in the calendar on this site. Ben pens a wicked tune, plays dulcimer and guitar and sings so so well. It\'ll be great doing these shows with him. Stops include, Boston, New
- [Shows in Toronto and Oakville (Jan \'07)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/shows-in-toronto-and-oakville-jan-07/) - Check out the listings section on this website (to the right) - for upcoming January shows. There are two in Toronto (Jan 11th and 17th) and one in Oakville on the 22nd. Many new original songs will be \'unveiled\' each night, and all 3 shows are \'double-bills\' sharing the stage with another great musician. PS:
- [Friday Dec 29th: piano+booze=good times!!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/friday-dec-29th-pianoboozegood-times/) - I\'m doing a few sets at Statlers piano bar in Toronto this Friday Dec 29th. Come out and blow off the Christmas blahggggg\'s that might be setting in. I know, I know - you maxed your credit card over the holidays. So come and drink your head off and forget about it! Here\'s your friday
- [Toronto shows! - check the listings](https://www.jeffstraker.com/toronto-shows-check-the-listings/) - I\'ve landed in Upper Canada - and have several shows in Toronto and a bunch of writing-sessions lined up over the next 2 months. Check out the \'upcoming shows\' on this site. They\'re all in/around Toronto through Dec and Jan. Feb sees me touring in the Eastern US with Ben Schaefer - check back for
- [Thanks for braving the elements REGINA!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/thanks-for-braving-the-elements-regina/) - Thanks to everyone who braved the snow and cold and made it to the CLUB for the Regina show last night. It was great to see a full room for the last 2006 show in the Queen City. As I mentioned at the show, we recorded the whole set and will release it as a
- [Regina show: it\'s on - despite the darn weather!!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/regina-show-its-on-despite-the-darn-weather/) - In case you\'re looking in here to see if the show at the CLUB @ the Exchange is still on tonight (Tues Nov 28) - IT IS! Come one, come all. Show will start promptly at 8pm with ROB D doing an opening set. Admission is $6 and you get to be part of a
- [Christmas CD Orders! - a great prairie gift](https://www.jeffstraker.com/christmas-cd-orders-times-a-tickin/) - Thanks to those of you who\'ve already ordered CDs for Christmas gifts - and special thanks to those who\'ve bought LOTS of them! Just a reminder that if you are thinking of sending a CD for a Christmas gift, please order securely on-line soon to make sure I can get it to you in time
- [Interview with Josh and Blair (91.3 FM  CJTR)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/thx-josh-and-blair-for-the-interview-913-fm-cjtr/) - Thanks Blair and Josh for the interview last night on Regina\'s CJTR 91.3fm. The hour literally flew by. It was great being able to chat about all things \'out on the prairies\' - and thanks for playing all the tunes you managed to squeeze in to the show. I think it was the first interview
- [TV & Print ads starting soon - thx FACTOR!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/tv-print-ads-starting-soon-thx-factor/) - A recent FACTOR grant to promote the album in Western Canada has allowed us to work with print publications and television (CTV) to get the word out about the CD and shows. Thanks to CTV for the great job on the ad production – much appreciated. Watch for coverage in your part of Western Canada
- [Humboldt, Coffee, & maybe even some reality TV](https://www.jeffstraker.com/humboldt-coffee-reality-tv/) - Looking forward to my visit to Humboldt SK this week. Not only is it a cool prairie town, but I\'ve been invited to do a songwriting workshop at the school in addition to a show the next night. This is the 3rd Humboldt show in as many months & I hope to see lots of
- [Thanks to South-West Sask!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/thanks-to-south-west-sask/) - Thanks to all who came out to the shows in SouthWest Sask this weekend. We had a great time at both venues. The Saville Theatre Sat night was an amazing venue - located at the Spring Valley Guest ranch near Eastend (if you are looking for an interesting new vacation destination - CHECK THIS PLACE
- [SouthWest Saskatchewan - this weekend (Oct 21/22)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/southwest-saskatchewan-this-weekend-oct-2122/) - We\'re heading down to Eastend and Gull Lake Saskatchewan this weekend for 2 shows with the band. Near Eastend, we\'ll be at Ravenscrag at the Saville Theatre (Oct 21, 7.30pm). For the show with the Gull Lake Arts Council we\'ll be in the Hazlet Community Hall (Oct 22, 2.30pm). See \"Upcoming Shows\" on this site
- [this past weekend - thanks for coming!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/this-past-weekend-thanks-for-coming/) - Thanks to everyone who attended the 2 shows this weekend. The concert at St Peter\'s Abbey in Muenster was a great night - with their concert grand piano in fine form & full band along for the show (drums/bass/ cello/backing vox). Thanks Maxine for all the local promo. And Folks in Elbow SK were, once
- [Unique show concept a success in Ituna Sask!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/unique-show-concept-a-success-in-ituna-sask/) - We were able to try out a new, unique show concept at a recent show in Ituna SK. Since the concert took place in Ituna\'s historic cinema, we were able to take advantage of the HUGE screen behind us during the performance. We projected images of the prairies onto the screen, to go with some
- [Recent Press/reviews](https://www.jeffstraker.com/recent-pressreviews/) - ....\"one of the province\'s hottest entertainers on the music scene\".... We got this review after an outdoor show in Humboldt SK, that we did a few weeks ago. Thanks to Ryan Kiedrowski of the Northeast Sun in Saskatchewan for penning this. Other recent press has included: a good CD review in Outlooks (national), Wynyard Advance,
- [Fall Concert Dates - check em out on this site!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/fall-concert-dates-check-em-out-on-this-site/) - Lots of dates have been booked for concerts this fall. Look in the \'Upcoming Shows\' list and see if any are near you! We had an amazing house concert in Saskatoon recently and hope to be able to re-kindle the energy from that night in all our upcoming shows! Thanks to Dianne and Ted for
- [NEW VIDEO posted here on this site](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-video-posted-here-on-this-site/) - Check out the NEW VIDEO posted here on this site! It\'s for the single \"Walk Away\" from my current album \'Songs from Highway 15\'. We shot this work-of-art in MUSKOKA Ontario (2.5 hrs North of Toronto) in July. Other than almost getting run over by multiple tractor-trailors it was a very enjoyable shoot. Production was
- [New Demos on the way.....(seeds of the new album)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-demos-on-the-wayseeds-of-the-new-album/) - I\'m currently working on some demos of new tunes that are potential candidates for the NEW ALBUM (to be recorded this winter). I\'m cutting these tracks out in good ol\' Saskatchewan (Western Canada). The piano tracks were laid down in a the very sophisticated surroundings of....... my parents farmhouse basement - and sound kickin\'! I
- [Big FAT FACTOR Funding](https://www.jeffstraker.com/big-fat-factor-funding/) - Thanks to FACTOR (Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Records), we\'ve just received a nice big fat marketing grant(!!!) to support the promotion of the current album – \'Songs from Highway 15\'. The national competition reviewed both the album and marketing plans from applicants to make their decisions. We\'ll now be able to reach out
- [Thanks for the GREAT time in Toronto!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/thanks-for-the-great-time-in-toronto/) - Thanks to everyone who showed up for the great night out in Toronto last night @ the TRANE STUDIO. What a hoot!!!!! Kat Goldman and Pascal Labillois were excellent openeners and the video work from Rocket Ace Moving Pictures was VERY well received (Matt/Brad and Rob - gr8 job). Thanks LIZ for working the door.
- [TORONTO SHOW this WED July 26th! 8.30](https://www.jeffstraker.com/toronto-show-this-wed-july-26th-830/) - This Wed July 26th - TORONTO - come on down to the cool TRANESTUDIO link on Bathurst north of Bloor (964 Bathurst) for my only Toronto appearance of the year!!! The Jeff Straker trio (piano/bass/drums) will be performing songs from my current CD as well as previewing some from the upcoming album I\'m working on
- [Toronto Independent Music Podcast:  CHECK this out](https://www.jeffstraker.com/toronto-independent-music-podcast-check-this-out/) - Visit the Toronto Independent Music Podcast to hear the recent show (#38). I\'m on the play-list this time around featuring my tune WALK AWAY. link
- [First show back in Saskatchewan - July 28th! ELBOW, SK! 8pm](https://www.jeffstraker.com/first-show-back-in-saskatchewan-july-28th-elbow-sk-8pm/) - HIGHWAY CABARET! 8pm start. Elbow Civic Centre. I\'m sharing an evening of entertaining with Leanne Hynd (and her band), in the beautiful town of Elbow Saskatchewan. July 28th will see the Civic Centre transformed into a wonderful cabaret experience by the Arts Council of Elbow. Food, drink, and music under one roof! Tickets are $10
- [Saskatoon - McNally\'s Books (8th & Circle)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/saskatoon-mcnallys-books-8th-circle-2/) - 7-8pm - FREE - in-store show - with CD signing following
- [Musical Muskoka](https://www.jeffstraker.com/musical-muskoka/) - We\'re gearing up for the start of rehearsals for a musical, with Theatre Muskoka in Port Carling this summer. It\'s called Pump Boys and Dinettes - and is a musical review show heaped with country/rock/blues songs, set in a diner and gas station both staffed by singing/dancing employees. My character sings and plays piano -
- [New York, New York...](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-york-new-york/) - Well the Outmusic awards in New York this weekend were an absolute blast. Although I didn\'t receive the award in the category that I was nominated in, I was a gracious, awesome loser!! But really - I did have a great showcase on Friday at Rockwood Music Hall - the music was well received -
- [Magic 98.3FM & a few recent shows](https://www.jeffstraker.com/magic-983fm-a-few-recent-shows/) - Did a nice little interview with Matt Bradley at Saskatoon\'s 98.3FM (Saskatoon) today. They\'re playing a few tunes off the album, and will run the interview in the coming weeks. Stay tuned. (Thanks Matt!) The last few shows we did (Fort Qu\'Appelle, Yorkton, Houseworks Gallery, Raymore) went really well. Thanks to all who turned out.
- [Redvers, SK - Redvers and District Arts Council](https://www.jeffstraker.com/redvers-sk/) - Redvers, SK - 2pm Matinee - Brought to you by the Redvers and District Arts Council. Details to follow.
- [Southey SK - Vocal Workshop](https://www.jeffstraker.com/southey-sk-vocal-workshop/) - I\'ll be conducting a vocal workshop for voice students in the area (in conjunction with the Last Mountain District Music Festival Association). I\'m really looking forward to hearing all the great singing and working with everyone on delivery, technique and performance. Feel free to shoot me an e-mail if you have any questions about this
- [Esterhazy - songwriting workshop](https://www.jeffstraker.com/esterhazy-songwriting-workshop/) - Esterhazy school songwriting workshop - 1:15-2:15 As part of the concert series, taking place this evening at the Maple Leaf theatre I\'m doing a songwriting workshop with senior students in Esterhazy. Looking forward to it!
- [Humboldt Collegiate Institute](https://www.jeffstraker.com/humboldt-collegiate-institute/) - Guest in Creative Writing Class @ Humboldt Collegiate Institute
- [Cafe Vivant and the Cathedral Arts Fest (Sask)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/cafe-vivant-and-the-cathedral-arts-fest-sask/) - WOW - we had a great time at Cafe Vivant in Saskatoon on Friday night (26th) with the place packed and an excellent audience all around! I\'m still in awe of Shannon (the owner) and her ability to kick over her head - long story on how that transpired.... ;-) Sat night (27th) we hit
- [Saskatoon!!  Great first night](https://www.jeffstraker.com/saskatoon-great-first-night/) - Well Saskatoon has been good to us so far! thanks to the Star Phoenix for plugging the shows so well in the Thurs paper - and to all the people who turned up at the gig at McNally\'s - what a treat to see everyone. And what an excellent space. Thanks Ian an McNally\'s for
- [Some new US airplay](https://www.jeffstraker.com/some-new-us-airplay/) - Thanks to WPKN (89.5fm) & amazonradio.com in Connecticut for adding us to the play list. Much appreciated!
- [OUTmusic award Nomination & New York Debut](https://www.jeffstraker.com/outmusic-award-nomination-new-york-debut/) - My latest CD release has been nominated for an OUTmusic award in the category of OUTSTANDING NEW RECORDING - MALE. Awards take place on June 11th at New York\'s Knitting Factory. As part of the nomination I\'ll be showcasing in New York City that weekend as part of the OMA festival (my NYC debut!!). I\'m
- [Interview on FOXfm this Sunday evening (streaming on web too)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/interview-on-foxfm-this-sunday-evening-streaming-on-web-too/) - Listen in on 94.1fm or 102.9fm in Saskatchewan this Sunday night at 11pm - for a half hour show featuring music from my album and some good interviewing by Lee at the station (out of Yorkton). The show will also stream on the web at: www.941thefox.com. So you can listen anywhere on the globe.
- [Performing in the Saskatchewan Legislature - April  27](https://www.jeffstraker.com/performing-in-the-saskatchewan-legislature-april-27/) - I\'ve been invited to perform a tune from my CD, at a press conference inside the Saskatchewan Legislature this Thurs morning at 10.30. If you\'re in Regina - pop in - it\'s open to the public. Definitely one of the \'grand-est\' performance venues yet. That same night, I\'m doing a full show in Regina -
- [Radio and TV - update!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/radio-and-tv-update/) - This just in - a few stations that have added Jeff Straker to their rotation!!!! Radio: FOX FM 94.1 (Yorkton Saskatchewan) - regular rotation - right along with Pink, Madonna, Hillary Duff and Gwen Stefani..... TV: OUTtv: Canada-wide - Video of song: I QUIT (this song was produced with songwriter Katalyst in Toronto - and
- [from Panama to Western Canada......](https://www.jeffstraker.com/from-panama-to-western-canada/) - Big SHOUT out to Walker and Canadian Embassy staff (Deborah, Melissa) in Panama for coordinating 2 great shows. Panama City and Boquete shows were excellent. Thanks to the wonderful people at radio and newspapers for the extensive press coverage across the country as well. Thanks to everyone who came out and tried some new music.
- [Preparing for the PANAMA Shows - leaving soon!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/preparing-for-the-panama-shows-leaving-soon/) - We\'re getting ready for the departure to Panama that is quickly approaching. We\'ll be doing a couple fantastic shows organized and promoted by the Canadian Embassy there. I\'m hooking up with local musicians, for both shows - and we\'ll be performing music from the new album, as well as newly written material that I can\'t
- [CBC Show/Recording Announced](https://www.jeffstraker.com/cbc-showrecording-announced/) - Received a booking for a live recording (with studio audience) with CBC Saskatchewan\'s popular Gallery Radio show. The recording date is Friday May 12th, 2006 at the CBC centre in Regina, Saskatchewan. Doors 7pm, recording starts at 8pm. The show will be broadcast at a later date in the summer. Admission is open to the
- [Sold-Out in Smeaton, Sask](https://www.jeffstraker.com/sold-out-in-smeaton-sask/) - Had a great night in Smeaton Saskatchewan last night - thanks to Vaden for opening the show with his acoustic set. Annette and Terry, thx for organizing everything so well. Great turn out of people - we sold every CD we brought in the door! Memorable night all around.
- [Shows in PANAMA announced](https://www.jeffstraker.com/shows-in-panama-announced/) - I\'ll be doing two shows for the Canadian Embassy in Panama, in March 2006. One is booked for Panama City on March 25th, and the other is in the Western Panama city of Boquete on March 28th. Stay tuned for details.
- [Wynyard and Yellow Grass](https://www.jeffstraker.com/wynyard-and-yellow-grass/) - well the night in Wynyard was great. Thanks to the excellent audience that turned out! Wow - you decided against the hockey game for my show. How odd. thanks for the organizing Laureen. The cheese cake and desserts after the show were fit for the best Green Room in the world. The show openers were
- [Touring and GIFTS!!!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/touring-and-gifts/) - Well we\'ve been to Broderick/Outlook with the wonderful Leanne Hynd (and Glen and Rosie) - which was so enjoyable!; thanks you 3. And Susan - Thanks for the bed and time in your pottery studio!....we did a show at a Chapters/Starbucks and were bought LOVELY expensive coffees by a lovely young girl, Marianne McAfee -
- [Tour News](https://www.jeffstraker.com/tour-news/) - Thanks to everyone who came to the big show in Punnichy SK on Jan 21. It was a night to remember. (and yes Brenda, even though the TV cameras weren\'t there, your hair looked great.....everyone noticed) And to everyone around Saskatchewan who has been so supportive - helping to book shows, buying the CD and
- [Media Coverage of Saskatchewan Tour - on JAN 19](https://www.jeffstraker.com/media-coverage-of-saskatchewan-tour-on-jan-19/) - For those of you in the prairies - heads about on some media coverage of my tour. On Jan 19th: CBC Radio Saskatchewan - (Radio One) - The Afternoon Edition with Colin Grewar. 5:30-6:00. We\'ll talk about the new CD and tour, and he\'ll spin a few tunes from the disc. Regina Leader-Post - watch
- [Thanks to the people of Semans, SASK!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/thanks-to-the-people-of-semans-sask/) - Thanks to all the people of Semans who made the first Saskatchewan performance of my \"Songs from Highway 15\" tour so memorable. It was wonderful to be hosted in the beautiful church, and so great for so many people to come out. I think about a third of the town was in that room.... Special
- [CHAB 800 Interview this Weekend](https://www.jeffstraker.com/chab-800-interview-this-weekend/) - For those of you in Saskatchewan, tune into CHAB 800 this weekend to hear my interview with Shane Clark. We talked about my upcoming CD release that I\'ll be touring in the province. On the show, he\'ll be giving the CD its VERY FIRST radio spin anywhere. Thanks Shane! It will air - Saturady(10th) at
- [Free Times Live Christmas Recording - thanks Ryan](https://www.jeffstraker.com/free-times-live-christmas-recording-thanks-ryan/) - Thanks to Ryan at the Free Times cafe for pulling together such a great room-full of musicians and singers to record this years\' installment of the FREE TIMES holiday album. We recorded it live with only a few rehearsals and the vibe & sound was great. Can\'t wait to hear some of it. Saskatchewan tour
- [Great night at the Unicorn - Toronto](https://www.jeffstraker.com/great-night-at-the-unicorn-toronto/) - Had a wonderful night performing at the UNICORN in Toronto. The talented Alex Slate hosted a song-cirlce with the inspiring Dawn Langstroth, Maddy Slate, & Pascal Labillois as well as myself. The songs were superb, the vibe was relaxed and a great time was had by all. Thanks for the invite Pascal - I look
- [\"Songs from Highway 15\"; we\'re halfway there](https://www.jeffstraker.com/songs-from-highway-15-were-halfway-there/) - I\'ve was in the studio last week on keys and vocals, with a talented drummer and oh-so-very-musical bass player, laying down live tracks for the upcoming: \"Jeff Straker - Songs from Highway 15\" album. We have a bit more recording to do this week with some friends doing guest appearances and then Brian will work
- [co-writes, radio interviews, let the recording begin!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/co-writes-radio-interviews-let-the-recording-begin/) - Just completed a co-write called \'UNREAL\' with pop singer-songwriter Tamara Miller, which she has demo\'d to put on her upcoming album being worked with Toronto producer Ron Lopata. Thanks for the co-write opportunity Tam! Swift Current Radio (Saskatchewan) aired an awesome radio feature on Sask. artists (including me!) that was heard all over the province,
- [Shows in Oct & Nov](https://www.jeffstraker.com/shows-in-oct-nov/) - Currently we\'re workin on 2 EPs for a Late Oct release. One with the working title \'songs from hi-way 15\' - with all songs inspired by people/places in Saskatchewan. The second is an EP of all new songs written by myself and recorded with a piano/bass/drum trio for a whole new sonic experience. Stay tuned
- [Saskatchewan Radio Interview (airing this Saturday)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/saskatchewan-radio-interview-airing-this-saturday/) - Recorded a phone in interview with CKSW 570 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan today. Rebecca Ryan, the host of the special Sask Centennial show that will be airing this Saturday, did the interview which will be part of a series covering Sask-born artists. You can catch it this Saturday morning if you\'re in Sask. We talked
- [Writing, writing writing - sorry so few shows !!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/writing-writing-writing-sorry-so-few-shows/) - We\'ve been busy here writing like mad for the upcoming albums (plural). We\'ve almost completed the recording of the debut EP for my band Biz-R Love Triangle. And 2 other solo albums are in the works for Jeff as solo projects. The writing is now complete AND..... recording will begin on those within a few
- [TUES JULY 26 @ Revival](https://www.jeffstraker.com/tues-july-26-revival/) - Drop by the hip Revival club on College Ave (783 College W) next Tues July 26th. I\'m part of a show with 3 other local singer-songwriters who\'ve been doin their THANNNNNG in the Tee.Dot for a good while - the show will be great, & the joint will be jumpin. I\'m first up at 9pm
- [Show at Living Arts Centre](https://www.jeffstraker.com/show-at-living-arts-centre/) - With a stage that ran the gamut from traditional african drumming/singing/dancing to classical vocal performance, and then myself doing solo piano/voice tunes, this was a night to remember. It was one of those rare nights when you get to fully appreciate the diverse talent that Toronto has. \'WOW\' is all I can say. Thanks to
- [Showcase at the BIG SCHMOOZE](https://www.jeffstraker.com/showcase-at-the-big-schmooze/) - Thanks Ellen Drake and your BIG SCHMOOZE event for having my duo Biz-R Love Triangle out as your showcase act last week.
- [Thanks Riverdale Youth Singers / upcoming show](https://www.jeffstraker.com/thanks-riverdale-youth-singers-upcoming-show/) - BIG thanks to the Riverdale Youth Singers for the wonderful, wonderful concert they asked me to be part of last Monday. The packed MCC loved the show indeed. Singing with the choir to an arrangement of one of my tunes and also sharing some new solo material with the Riverdale audience made for a memorable
- [China photos; Upcoming Shows](https://www.jeffstraker.com/china-photos-upcoming-shows/) - Check out the gallery on this site for a few pix of my China performances (April 05). Also note: 2 upcoming shows: 1) Monday May 30 at the Metropolitan Church Toronto with the Riverdale Youth Singers. 7.30pm; 115 Simpson Ave. 2) Sunday June 12th, 8pm at the Mississaug Living Arts Centre - 10th anniversary of
- [China photos coming!  Upcoming shows](https://www.jeffstraker.com/china-photos-coming-upcoming-shows/) - Performing in China was an absolute blast. Thanks to Crystal Butterfly, the Shanghai-based band who backed me, as well as John Fei and Ivion Xie for your exceptional organizing abilities! All aspects of the trip - including climbing the great wall, visiting the terra cotta warriors and checking out Hong Kong (to mention a few
- [Off to China - hello Shanghai!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/off-to-china-hello-shanghai/) - Off to China Thursday April 7th. Doing some performing in Shanghai with local band Crystal Butterfly, as well as some solo sets in various venues. Loads of time on the schedule for site-seeing and checking out nightlife in Shanghai and Beijing. Bon Voyage!
- [Song on Swedish artist\'s CD](https://www.jeffstraker.com/song-on-swedish-artists-cd/) - Received an e-mail the other day from Eva Hillered (in Sweden) letting me know that her new album is out - she\'s just done a successful tour of it in the US, and it features a co-write that her and I did when in Ireland last fall. The tune called Falling is on this new
- [Performances in China (April \'05)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/performances-in-china-april-05/) - During April I\'ll be in China - Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong - and many locations in between. One of the locations I\'ll be performing in in Shanghai is the well-known club called ARK. See the link for visuals of the place: very cool indeed!! I\'ll also be hanging out with my good friend Craig
- [This weekend\'s concert - THANKS](https://www.jeffstraker.com/this-weekends-concert-thanks/) - Thanks to Elizabeth Davidson for giving such a wonderfully heartfelt performance of my song \'Suddenly\' in her concert at Victoria College, at the UofT last weekend (Feb 11 \'05). She performed with panache and it was great to sing backing harmonies to her in front of such a great crowd. Thanks Elizabeth - you entered
- [VIDEO on the way](https://www.jeffstraker.com/video-on-the-way/) - The hip new duo that I\'m half of, is going into video production on our debut single release \'I Quit\'. Rocket Ace Moving Pictures will be taping the action in Mid-March in Toronto. Scripts/scenes have been shared and this production is definitely going to be good! Guaranteed. Stay tuned for our \'call for extras\'. Wanna
- [Weekend with Pat Pattison](https://www.jeffstraker.com/weekend-with-pat-pattison/) - Spent an amazing weekend in Toronto with Boston based songwriting guru Pat Pattison - as well as many other songwriters who were on hand to learn from him for the intensive 2-day course. Pat is a prof at the Berklee college of Music, and is also a seasoned Nashville songwriter. Called \'Writing from a title\'
- [New PHOTOS on this site](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-photos-on-this-site/) - Check out the new photos just posted on this site, of the int\'l songwriters retreat I attended in Ireland in October \'04. What a beautiful time. We\'ve been busy writing many many new tunes that will be shared with you very soon! Also - that exciting tour news for 2005 is still in the works
- [Songwriter Showcase (Dec) - Thanks to the performers!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/songwriter-showcase-dec-thanks-to-the-performers/) - A Big FAT thanks to Pascal, David and Andrew for their stellar performances last night (Dec 20th) at the songwriter showcase at Statlers. The place was packed to standing room only - and the audience LOVED the tunes (not to mention the banter & charm of all the performers). We hope to make the songwriter
- [Songwriter Showcase Dec 20th](https://www.jeffstraker.com/songwriter-showcase-dec-20th/) - Join me Monday Dec 20th starting at 8:30 pm (Statlers on Church St) for a songwriters showcase. Sara Kamin (back from Scotland), David Ferrard (here for the first time from Scotland), Andrew Spice, Pascal Labillois and myself will be churning out some fresh, original tunes. Statlers will be cozy, with drinks flowing, and the evening
- [FACTOR Recognition!!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/factor-recognition/) - Received notice over the past few weeks about a new funding award from FACTOR. The award was based on songwriting completed by the new duo that Jeff is part of: Biz-R Love Triangle. The duo\'s song \'Without You\' which was adopted by United Way of Greater Toronto as their theme song, was part of the
- [International Songwriters Retreat!  what a time.....](https://www.jeffstraker.com/international-songwriters-retreat-what-a-time/) - The international songwriters retreat that I attended on the West Coast of Ireland was an absolutely incredible time. 16 writers from 7 countries worked together for 7 days on the beautiful island of Inisheer. The capable leadership duo of Brett Perkins and Alan Roy Scott created an environment where co-writing ruled supreme, many many great
- [Thanks for the great response! - weekend gig](https://www.jeffstraker.com/thanks-for-the-great-response-weekend-gig/) - Thanks to everyone who was at Nathan Philips Square this Sunday for Biz-R Love Triangle\'s 11am show. You rocked! We were grateful that your response to those songs that we\'ve poured our souls into was so wonderful! We promise more soon - so stay tuned. Thanks to the TTC for the freebie t-shirts........ Thanks to
- [Workshop and tour in Ireland](https://www.jeffstraker.com/workshop-and-tour-in-ireland/) - We\'re leaving Toronto on September 24th for a 1 week songwriting workshop on the beautifully rugged West coast of Ireland. The workshop includes songwriters from the US, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland and other locales. Additionally we\'ll be doing a 3-concert series in Ireland including Inisheer, Galway and Dublin. Thanks in advance to Clare for hosting me
- [Biz-R Love Triangle - music collective launching](https://www.jeffstraker.com/biz-r-love-triangle-music-collective-launching/) - The Songwriting/Production collective that I\'ve entered into (and co-formed) is out of the gates flying. The collective called \"Biz-R Love Triangle\" is scheduled to complete its first project this week - the theme song for the United Way of Greater Toronto. In addition to that we\'re working on hot new demo/EP material that will be
- [United Way Theme Song!! - soon on this site!!!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/united-way-theme-song-soon-on-this-site/) - The theme song that we\'ve written/produced for the United Way of Greater Toronto\'s 2004 fundraising campaign is almost done. It\'s sounding awesome by all accounts. Check back at this web site in a few weeks to hear a clip of it. In the meantime would someone please explain to me how it can rain when
- [It\'s called Urban influenced pop/rock!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/its-called-urban-influenced-poprock/) - Since a couple of people have asked I thought I\'d post this! The material that I\'m working on in the studio with local T.O. producer Katalyst, is in the genre we\'re calling urban influenced pop/rock. We\'re coming up with a VERY new direction, vs the previous album \'Petrified\'. Stay tuned at this website for some
- [the Sex Book Project](https://www.jeffstraker.com/the-sex-book-project/) - Just received an invitation to be included in the much talked about \'Sex Book Project\' based out of Toronto. A publication spearheaded by ACT (the AIDS committee of Toronto) the book is a compilation of artists\' compositions that are a response to a variety of themes under the topic of Sex. The book is set
- [Canada Day Show (Toronto) - July 1 - 2:30pm](https://www.jeffstraker.com/canada-day-show-toronto-july-1-230pm/) - Come out the Queen St East Canada Day celebration in Jimmy Simpson Park. (Queen E and Logan-ish). I\'m performing on the mainstage in the afternoon. And yes - there\'s a beer garden.......
- [Noteworthy benefit concert raises serious cash for chartiy!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/noteworthy-benefit-concert-raises-serious-cash-for-chartiy/) - Thanks to everyone who came out to our benefit concert for the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation, on June 21. The show (called Noteworthy) raised many thousands of dollars for the TPWAF and received major media coverage on TV (CFTO, CITY TV, CABLE PULSE 24) and in print (Metro, Now, Eye). We\'re thinking toward next
- [United Way of Greater Toronto uses Straker written theme song](https://www.jeffstraker.com/united-way-of-greater-toronto-uses-straker-written-theme-song/) - The United Way of Greater Toronto will use a song written by myself and produced in partnership with the amazingly capable local producer Katalyst - as part of the upcoming United Way campaign roll out. Debut of the song \'Without You\' will be a live performance at the Royal York hotel, downtown Toronto, May 26th.
- [NOTEWORTHY: June 21 - Mark your Calendars!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/noteworthy-june-21-mark-your-calendars/) - Mark Your Calendars - Noteworthy - a benefit concert for the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (Presented by Crest White Strips) is taking place Monday June 21st;8pm, Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St W, in Toronto. The show features Juno nominated Emm Gryner and a cast of fantastic Toronto talent. Tickets are $24 and $50(VIP)
- [RADIO FRANCE here we come!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/radio-france-here-we-come/) - April marks the recording of a Progeny Music song written for the France market. The song called \'Not like that\' had portions of lyrics translated to French and is a guy/girl duet. In true Euro fashion the project also includes a dance mix. The recording session is being funded by French interest (!) with duet
- [BIG SHOW in JUNE! Mark your calendar....](https://www.jeffstraker.com/big-show-in-june-mark-your-calendar/) - \'Noteworthy\' - a benefit concert for the Toronto People with AIDS Foundation: Mark June 21ST in your calendars! That evening we\'re producing a great big show at the Isabel Bader Theatre (UofT), featuring the Juno nominated Emm Gryner (just off tour with Jann Arden) and several other Toronto based singer-songwriters. Tickets are $25 (general admission)
- [Canadian Music Week De-brief](https://www.jeffstraker.com/canadian-music-week-de-brief/) - Canadian Music Week has ended, sadly - but was an amazing experience. The final night ended for me at about 6am - as the rock n\' roll lifestyle had been kicked into high gear at the Westin hotel in Toronto, and I hear it went on well into the next day. Throughout the week many
- [New member of S.A.S.S.](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-member-of-sass/) - I recently got confirmation of an invitation to be a new mentor in the brand spankin\' new S.A.S.S. program in Southern Ontario. That\'s the School Alliance of Student Songwriters. Spearheaded by former GUESS WHO guitarist, DALE RUSSELL and teacher/singer-songwriter ARTEMIS the project is off to a great start. I\'ll be heading into several schools in
- [On-Line Acting Debut Re-scheduled!!!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/on-line-acting-debut-re-scheduled/) - Hey all - the big acting debut in the Dead End Days series is now up for viewing. Sorry for the confusion about saying it would be up last week - when it wasn\'t. But GO NOW to: www.deadenddays.com (link at end of this posting) and watch episode #11!!! Like I mentioned last week -
- [Brampton Indie Arts Fest - whoah!!!!!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/brampton-indie-arts-fest-whoah/) - Performed at the Brampton Indie Arts Fest last weekend. It was a great little night. Hayden performed to a packed house, I followed him - and then a crazy little group called the \'Quadriplegic 12\'took the stage. They were good theatre to say the least. Several musicians + several dancers holding long sticks with ribbon
- [My \'on-line\' Acting Debut](https://www.jeffstraker.com/my-on-line-acting-debut/) - Well, January saw me show up in an on-line series as a character in: Dead End Days. Produced here in Toronto by \'Rocket Ace Moving Pictures Inc.\', this cool series is growing in popularity. The character I play is an advertising executive who has the crazy task of selling cola to......Zombies. Watch to see how
- [Radio Feature on CKSW (Saskatchewan)](https://www.jeffstraker.com/radio-feature-on-cksw-saskatchewan/) - CKSW (570AM in Saskatchewan) did a feature half-hour show on some my music - which airs Sat Jan 31/04 at 9pm. Those of you in Sask. can tune in! CKSW is a major country station and focused on the tunes from my past couple CDs that fit that genre (it\'s not all \'pop/AC\'!). The pre-recorded
- [Brampton Indie Arts Fest!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/brampton-indie-arts-fest/) - I\'m in the line-up for the ever popular Brampton Indie Arts Festival this year which takes place February 5th to 8th in the beautiful Heritage Theatre in downtown Brampton. This wonderfully eclectic festival (featuring a superb blend of film, music and comedy) has me on the Friday night (Feb 6th) bill at about 10:30pm. Preceding
- [Band...Shows...Producer...](https://www.jeffstraker.com/bandshowsproducer/) - This is an update with Good and Bad news. First the bad news. The band that I auditioned and got up & running over the past few months had to come to a grinding halt because (now the good news) a producer has offered to work with me on album number 2 for completion in
- [Shows and Rehearsals](https://www.jeffstraker.com/shows-and-rehearsals/) - THanks all for coming out to recent shows! I\'ve got several more before Christmas so check out the calendar on this site. I recently rehearsed with the Riverdale Youth Singers, for our team effort on \"And so this is Christmas\" - which we\'ll perform at this year\'s Riverdale Share Christmas COncert. It sounded great with
- [UNISONG 2003 declares \'Petrified\' a \"Smash\"!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/unisong-2003-declares-petrified-a-smash/) - The UNISONG International song contest has declared \"Petrified\" a smash hit. The judging that advanced the song into the pool of finalists said: \"A smash hit all the way around....full of fresh lyrics & ideas.... a killer chorus...poetic and clever\". Advancing to the finals means the song placed in the top 5% of over 4500
- [Strong Showing in National Song Contest](https://www.jeffstraker.com/strong-showing-in-national-song-contest/) - I\'ve recently placed in the top 5 in the national \'Communities of Note\' songwriting competition. The song \"Prairie Tune\" from my first (Country/Folk) release \"Middle of Somewhere\" caught the judges ear. Speaking of judges, they included: Sony\'s Edwin of \'I, Mother Earth\',Fred Turner of Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Dale Russell of The Guess Who, Mitch Dorge of
- [A BAND is in the works - stay tuned!!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/a-band-is-in-the-works-stay-tuned/) - I\'ve put together a stellar group of musicians to turn my solo act into a bigger show. Guitar, bass and drums now accompany piano and vocals. Rehearsals have begun and we\'re excited to share the sound. A couple bookers have expressed interest, both in Ontario and out-of-province. Stay tuned for more on the band -
- [New fun website stuff!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/new-fun-website-stuff/) - Eagle-eyed visitors to the site will notice that we\'ve made a few \"behind the scenes\" changes this month, including moving to a new server. The most noticible of these is that we have upgraded our news posting system, to better keep you in touch with many exciting announcements Jeff will have over the fall. You
- [A couple Danforth stores have my CD stocked - go visit them!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/a-couple-danforth-stores-have-my-cd-stocked-go-visit-them/) - Both the \'Renaissance Cafe\' and \'here toronto\' on Toronto\'s Danforth Avenue have been kind enough to put my CD in-stock and are ready for you to go visit them. The Renaissance Cafe is at 1938 Danforth Ave (416-422-1441). It\'s a great little cafe/pub with awesome coffees and great food (www.renaissancecafe.ca). Worth the trip. Here Toronto
- [We\'re going to radio with a single!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/were-going-to-radio-with-a-single/) - With the help of a well known Toronto based radio promoter, we\'ve decided to take the title-track single of my album (\"Petrified\") to radio (Adult Contemporary and Hot AC) starting the end of July \'03. We\'re excited about what hopefully awaits us, and are crossing our figers that listeners will receive us well. We\'re pleased
- [I secured some distribution in...INDIA(?)!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/i-secured-some-distribution-inindia/) - I was recently able to complete a distribution deal with a music company in New Delhi, India. Midas Enterprises who distributes independent (mainly local) music in India signed up for 1000 copies of my CD! There\'s an emerging niche market for North American indie music in India, and a rep from the company I\'m in
- [Recent Shows and CD sales going well! THANK YOU!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/recent-shows-and-cd-sales-going-well-thank-you/) - CD sales: First off - thanks to all those who have been at recent performances or bought a CD in the last month. It\'s so encouraging. Sales off the website have seen CDs go all over Canada, to the US, and to England, Germany, and Ireland! (Sorry for the slight delay in getting some of
- [Jeff releases his new full-length CD: \"Petrified\"!](https://www.jeffstraker.com/jeff-releases-his-new-full-length-cd-petrified/) - The new CD is out and choc full of great new tunes! Head over to the listen section for all the details and some clips and tracks!
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