21 year-old Jake Vaadeland from Cut Knife, Saskatchewan, has had an impressive year, making history as the youngest artist to achieve ‘Road Gold’ Certification by selling 25,000 tickets in 12 months across Canada. Along with his band, The Sturgeon River Boys, Vaadeland they also embarked on a global tour solidifying his status as a rising star in the music industry. Jake strives to write and play with a focus on storytelling and messages that his audience can relate to, all packaged in foot stomping, high energy performances.
In 2024, the self-taught multi-instrumentalist garnered his first Canadian Music Award, showcasing his distinctive fusion of traditional country, 50’s Rockabilly, and Bluegrass. Praised for his electrifying performances, NEXT Magazine hailed his album ‘Retro Man … More and More’ as an ‘instant classic,’ commending its fresh and authentic old-school country vibe. A gifted storyteller, Jake has captivated audiences globally. Recent collaborations include a U.S. tour with The Dead South.
Canada’s country music scene would be in for a shake-up as the electrifying young performer brought elements of the past to modern audiences. The Sheaf
We’ve been hooked on Saskatchewan’s Jake Vaadeland and the Sturgeon River Boys since we saw them. NEXT Magazine