Taking their name from the cluster of galaxies containing the Milky Way, the Local Group plays music of astronomical proportions. With roots in rural Saskatchewan, this young Saskatoon-based quartet puts their own unique spin on hard-driving traditional bluegrass, also taking influence from Celtic, classic country, Canadiana, hip hop, punk, and more. Featuring hot banjo, fiddle and guitar playing and tight 3 harmonies, their show will take you out of this world on a rocket fueled by folk music. They have recently been joined by Jake Vaadeland, an up-and-coming songwriter and performer from northern Saskatchewan with a golden voice straight from the 50's.
The Local Group has entertained at house concerts, dive bars, schools, theatres, weddings and old-time dances. The boys released their debut album this past December, and they plan on continuing to tour across Canada, making music and memories wherever they go.

Here are a few live videos:
https://youtu.be/_h2Lg-zCMx0
https://youtu.be/D8UJaZOSozc
https://youtu.be/Vgc-Sk3qqzA
https://youtu.be/G7nv7mf2mcU

Unfortunately our mandolin player Justin is back in Australia. :( Joining us for this tour will be a very talented young guitarist, singer-songwriter and banjo player named Jake Vaadeland. Here's a video of him playing an original song with his band:
https://youtu.be/ZQr45llNNrw

Our social media
https://www.thelocalgroupsk.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thelocalgroupsk
https://www.instagram.com/the_local_group_sk/