Saskia Overbeek and Darrel De La Ronde are certainly no strangers to Creston’s Snoring Sasquatch; they have been there with Juno Award-winner Gary Fjellgaard, as well as on their own quite a times and have accumulated quite a number of friends in the Creston area. They are well known for their professionalism, great music and zany sense of humor. Folks always come back as they are guaranteed a top-notch show.
The fact that Overbeek and De La Ronde often tour with Gary Fjellgaard, and more recently with folk legend Valdy, speaks volumes about their abilities as musicians and songwriters. When asked what style of music they play, the answer is simple: folk music. A collection of their original songs is written about war brides, Louis Riel, Cultus Jim, love and life in rural Canadian communities, and leaving the porch light on for a young son exploring his world.
They deliver an exciting blend of music, an unpredictable series of songs that change every night. They perform throughout all of Canada and Western Europe. Under the shelter of their newly formed band name, the Great Plains, they are cultivating an immense following across Canada and Europe, winning over their fans one town and one hall at a time.
The Great Plains have toured extensively with Fjellgaard and Valdy, and have notables like Daniel Powter, Darby Mills, Steve Dawson and Bill Hicks (Powder Blues) appearing on their albums. They were awarded top folk/roots album in Holland in 2010, artist, album and songwriter of the year from the Saskatchewan Country Music Association, received top 5 people’s choice awards, and still enjoy abundant airplay on CBC and many indie Radio stations around the world.
Doors to the Sept. 26 show open at 7 p.m.; the show begins at 8. Tickets are available in advance at Black Bear Books, Kingfisher Used Books and Buffalo Trails Coffee House.
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