Music has played such an important part in shaping who I am today. As lame as that sounds, it’s very true. And while this is true about music in a broad sense, it’s even more so because of the music scene in Winnipeg.

From my early upbringing in musical theater on Rainbow stage, middle/high school and a Winnipeg-based group called Junior Musical Theater Company, I solidified my reputation as the coolest kid in school, and earned the nickname “midget queen” (like the ABBA song, except midget because I was short, hahahaha great one) along with some other great ones that were written on my locker.

As I grew up and could not longer fit inside my locker, my music tastes changed and I found myself in love with rock music. I joined a band that evolved from a classic rock cover band, to one that played the majority of venues in Winnipeg there were to play at with our own originals (and still some covers because they’re so fun to play) called Table 21. I fell in love with the local music scene during this period in my life and truly realized how many great bands are out there, creating incredible unique music that goes highly under-appreciated. Which brings me to my point.

When I started this blog I had several ideas for things I would do, but one idea that has stuck with me is the fact that I wanted to do a Winnipeg music showcase. I’ve reached out to some of my favorite local bands, and maybe it’s just in their friendly Manitoba nature, but they all responded and were willing to participate in my shenanigans!

Clear some space in your schedules (or take an extra long poop break at work) because for the next while I will be updating with posts dedicated to some fantastic homegrown Winnipeg bands. If you’re a local Winnipeger and these bands are new to you, I hope these posts will convince you to go immerse yourselves in the local music scene and check them out. If you’re tuning in from abroad and you love what you hear, spread the word about these bands! A larger fanbase means a greater chance of them coming to you.

Get ready for the first post tomorrow, featuring a great up and coming band: YES WE MYSTIC!