The Stone Frigate Big Band returns to its original home, HMCS UNICORN, in downtown Saskatoon as the headliner for the Second Annual Niobe Charity Ball in support of Ronald McDonald House on October 13. Tickets are available through HMCS UNICORN by contacting Megan Shumay by email at megan.shumay@forces.gc.ca or by phone at Megan (306) 934-8546. Guests are asked…
Stone Frigate Big Band to Kick Off 2018-19 Jazz Season at The Bassment
The Stone Frigate Big Band kicks off the 2018-19 season at The Bassment on September 8. Artistic Director Don Griffith has once again lined up some some excellent acts for the club, and we’re excited to help everyone get in a jazz mood for the coming year. Drop by from 8:00 – 10:30 pm for a mix of…
Stone Frigate Big Band in a Festival Mood
The Stone Frigate Big Band hits the Nutrien Club Jazz free stage at the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival June 24 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. We’ll play a mix of our favourite classic swing tunes and some up tempo new charts to get you up dancing. We hope you’ll join us for a fun afternoon of jazz in the park…
Spring Additions to the Stone Frigate Big Band Playlist
We’re excited to have added another of Dutch pop star Caro Emerald’s hits, A Night Like This, to our playlist. Also new to our repertoire are Peggy Lee’s I Love Being Here with You and Bill Holman’s arrangement of Paul McCartney’s Live and Let Die. We’re continuing to work on the Phil Collins Big Band version…
Stone Frigate Big Band Donates $2000 to School Band Programs
The Stone Frigate Big Band was pleased to join in a fundraising concert at Martensville High School tonight that showcased a number of school bands in the Prairie Spirit School Division. In addition to joining in with one of the concert bands, we announced a donation of $1000 to the Martensville High School Band to…