Ross Neilsen

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Let’s Celebrate!!!

April 8, 2019 By Ross

Life can be scary. Sometimes you wake up and look around and can’t see a goddamned thing that makes sense to you. Your job. Your home. Maybe even your partner. Sometimes you look in the mirror and think, who WAS I before I became this version of myself? Sometimes there is a feeling so deep down inside you that it cannot be stopped. It cannot be satisfied with a pat on the head or a swig of whiskey. It cannot be quieted with a shushing finger on the lips. It slaps that hand away from your own … [Read More...]

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Bob Dylan, Sasktel Centre, July 14 2017

July 20, 2017 By Ross

I'm still trying to process this show. Bob Dylan. American icon. Artist. Musician. Lyricist. Modern renaissance man. Bon vivant. No doubt. I understand Bob is not everyone's cup of tea. I'm not here to persuade you otherwise. I think last Friday was … [Read More...]

Ten Years …

July 10, 2017 By Ross

Ten years ago yesterday I played my last set at mariposa folk fest. It was a late night bar set. I think Matt Andersen and I hosted the after party of sorts. It is a fuzzy memory. The next morning my sister and I drove hard to NB. My dad had been … [Read More...]

Maritime Shows Announcement

May 2, 2017 By Ross

Big news folks, This Summer I will make a quick trip to the Maritimes for a variety of shows. June 30th I will have my Big F'n Band in full swing supporting I Mother Earth. This is part of the Canada Day weekend festivities and I can't wait to get … [Read More...]

Headed to PEI for the Canadian Songwriter Conference!

April 28, 2017 By Ross

Good news folks, Last week, just as I was leaving for vacation in Nashville, TN, I received word that I had been selected by jury to represent Saskatchewan at the Canadian Songwriter Conference in Charlottetown, PE. This is part of the May Run … [Read More...]