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 trio puts their own unique spin on hard-driving traditional bluegrass, also taking influence from Celtic, classic country, and Canadiana. Featuring hot banjo, fiddle and guitar picking, tight 3-part harmonies, and a mixed bag of instruments including double bass, fiddle, harmonica, penny whistle and triangle, their show will take you out of this world on a rocket fueled by pure folk music. They will be joined this tour by Jake Vaadeland, an up and coming songwriter and performer from northern Saskatchewan with a voice like Lester Flatt's.

Gigging regularly across the prairies for three years, they have played numerous festivals, including the Ness Creek Music Festival and Northern Lights Bluegrass Festival, as well as prestigious venues in Saskatoon including TCU Place and the Bassment. They have entertained at house concerts, dive bars, schools, theatres, weddings and old-time dances. The boys released their debut album this past December to a positive reception. They plan on continuing to tour across Canada, making music and memories wherever they go.