Music on the Mezzanine - Sean Bougie

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This event takes place on the mezzanine located on the 2nd floor of Central library. Drop-in, no registration required. Everyone is welcome.

 
In September, enjoy a captivating classical guitar performance by Sean Bougie, 2025 Saskatchewan Music Award winner. His music is sure to stir your heart and soul.

About Sean Bougie

Sean Bougie is an Indigenous (Montreal Lake Cree Nation) classical guitarist from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan who has been playing for over 20 years. This long history with the instrument has allowed Sean to curate an interesting collection of classical guitar repertoire to perform at various festivals, private events, and community gatherings around Western Canada. Sean's performances make jaws drop, hearts flutter, and minds wander. His music inspires a sense of nostalgia and captivates the listener's soul. Sit back and relax to the soothing sounds of the classical guitar.

After performing in a rock band named Witherfire, Sean completed his Bachelor's of Music: Individualised at the University of Saskatchewan, where he discovered his ability in classical guitar. He is currently in his third year as a graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan where he is writing a Master of Arts: Musicology thesis. Sean has taught music at StudioXII in Saskatoon for over ten years, and has educated and inspired hundreds of students in the discipline of guitar. He has played multiple events and festivals around Western Canada including the Saskatoon Fringe Festival, the Haywire Farm Festival, and the Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. Sean was nominated for the 1st and 2nd Saskatchewan Indigenous Awards for Best Instrumentalist and nominated for Best Instrumentalist/Ambient Artist of the Year for the 6th Saskatchewan Music Awards. He was awarded Best Instrumental or Ambient Artist for the 7th Saskatchewan Music Awards.

Learn more about Sean Bougie by visiting his website here