Announcing the release of “Black Wolf” title track from the forthcoming full length solo album by Sheldon Tyacke, Canadian Outlaw Country artist.
Black Wolf
NASCAR Canada Saskatoon
Honored to sing both the Canadian and U.S. National Anthems at the NASCAR Canada race last Saturday at Sutherland Auto Speedway in Saskatoon.
Photo credit Sofia Petelina
Here are a few photos captured by Sofia and Arina Petelina.
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I Can’t See It Now | Classic Country Ballad
This song was written by Amanda Colleen Williams and myself. We wanted to write a song that painted a picture of a true country heart break.
I think this song does a great job of breaking your heart.
And to be completely honest, I love the old traditional country classic song that breaks your heart.
I’m not a guy that cries much in life. I’m kinda one of those guys that portrays a tough image. But there are those times in life when tough guys cry, also.
Usually it takes a very sad moment for me to shed a tear, like breakups or funerals.
But you know what? I love the feeling that a sad country song like this gives me from time to time.
It’s a release and we all need an emotional release from time to time.
I find it helps to just put on a sad country song in the truck and let the floodgates open.
Ha ha ha. Sometimes people stare, and they must think, “That guy’s going through some tough times.”
No – just listening to a classic country ballad.
OK – well here it is, folks. Listen, and relate to the song.
And I hope you enjoy the release it gives you – or whatever emotion it taps into.
Just don’t stay sad, please.
I’ll have to pick you up with a fast one.
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I Can't See It Now | New Music Release
Excited to announce that new music is coming soon! Preorder “I Can’t See It Now” today on Spotify
Sad, classic country music served up with a side of heartache and tears -
We tried to paint a picture of a white picket fence love-story that suddenly went sideways…
Does this song mess with your heart strings?
Well, listen to the lyrics and you tell me -
So much hearsay in everything you're hearing
Can't trust a thing people say these days
It seems
I was thinking maybe March or April
She'd come back around
But she's gone off and left me
And I can't see it now
That white picket fence with pink roses blooming
Love in her eyes as we stare at the moon, in
A picture I paint in my mind time and time again
My future was all worked out
But I can't see it now
Those romantic strolls down by the water
Got lost in my brain and all of it's clutter
And I forgot what counts
Until time ran out on
That white picket fence with pink roses blooming
Love in her eyes as we stare at the moon, in
A picture I paint in my mind time and time again
My future was all worked out
But I can't see it now
Yeah, I had it all worked out
But I can't see it now
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My favourite country is classic, from Keith Whitley to George Jones and so many others. The list is long.
The song “I Can’t See It Now” breaks my heart and brings a tear to my eye, but it also makes me smile.
Because it’s true, pure classic country music - those kinda songs I consider good therapy.
Full Wolf Moon
Drawing by Kaelyn Lalach from original photo by Sheldon Tyacke
The Full Wolf Moon, doesn’t that just sound so friggin’ cool!
The full moon has always been an intriguing topic for me.
All animals in the world, including us humans, seem to act differently during the full moon.
The wolf, my spirit animal is a creature that howls at the moon.
I know that I’ve heard some other very spooky, eerie, mysterious howls in the forest during the full moon.
The most frightening howl or scream is the Sasquatch, or Bigfoot.
What’s your spooky full moon story?
Wheels to Skis Geez
Here in Saskatchewan it has been a nontypical start to winter, and I’m not complaining.
This winter our first real snowfall didn’t happen until the second week of January.
Usually we can see snow as early as October , but it mostly starts in November.
It’s been strange seeing people ride their motorcycles on the streets of Saskatoon in the first week of January, but winter is here now.
It’s now time for me to transition from 2 wheels to 2 Skis
This means from motorcycle to snowmobile, and I do like them both, but I have to say my motorcycle is my favourite.
So hey tell me what’s your favourite ride, Bike or Sled.
Either way gotta love that freedom of the ride Eh?!
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Bike Stories
I recently put on a fundraiser for BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) , and it got me thinking of my childhood memories, and the times my friends and family had on our pedal bikes.
Photo credit Drake Tyacke from BACA Event
Man we had our own imaginary bike clubs and we were bad a$s in our minds.
I remember making bikes out of whatever we could use to make them cool, and my dad was a mechanic so we learned a lot from him how to fix and build our own bikes.
There were many cuts and bruises from some pretty bad wipe outs but we survived.
We made many miles, got a lot of exercise and wow we had so much fun back then, there are so many cool stories to tell.
Like getting my jeans caught in the chain, hahaha kinda funny and embarrassing…
Do you have a bike story from childhood?
Holiday Bikes for Kids | BACA Fundraiser Event
The BACA fundraiser event “Holiday Bikes for Kids” on December 9, 2023 at Pink Cadillac’s Diner was a success, and I’m very happy.
We raised over $2000 for BACA.
Local personal and business donations provided many great items that were used for a silent auction that evening.
Sofia Petelina was my right hand woman helping me with many things, such as donations, 50/50 draw, helping organize, selling tickets, etc. in conjunction with the Army and Navy Veterans Club Saskatoon.
Mike Sherstabitoff donated two very cool BMX Pedal bikes that are going to a couple kids that deserve a sweet ride.
Thank you everyone that showed up and donated, with your help and the help of BACA we will put some smiles on kids faces
Perfect View
Photo credit Sofia Petelina
I have been doing a lot of outdoor activity, even more than ever lately.
Recently I have been trying to explore, or have been given the opportunity to explore some areas around the place I grew up, weekes Saskatchewan.
I have many friends and family that have reconnected lately, some new ones also.
I could speak about the ones I choose not to associate with, by why even go there.
I think All of the friends and family I’ve been reconnecting with have been put there for a reason, for us to reconnect and enjoy the perfect view.
The perfect view, heaven on earth, Gods country, whatever we wish to call it.
So when times are tough, pick your head up no matter how heavy it may seem, get your camera, or just get out there and enjoy what you might consider the perfect view.
It’s amazing how Mother Nature can keep us all on the positive happy path, not in our minds on the negative one
Everyone enjoy the perfect view today Eh?!
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Ain't No Doubt
Photo credit Sofia Petelina
Doubt!! Yes this is one of my defects of character, as it is for many of us humans.
Why oh why do I doubt myself so often.
I believe doubt is caused by fear, fear of not knowing the outcome, fear of failure, fear of success, fear of so many things.
Well guess what, I also believe in the old saying throw yourself in the fire, in other words try and conquer those fears and just giver Eh?!
And you know what sometimes it works out to much amazement, and afterwards I say hey that wasn’t so bad.
Sometimes I says to myself you’ll get there Shelly, and son of a gun, it’s like how the “F” did that just happen.
Well there ain’t no doubt about it
Just Giver Eh?!
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Country Motorcycles
Photo credit Sofia Petelina
What a peaceful and free time riding my Harley from my place in the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to my place in my hometown of Weekes, SK.
It’s a wonderful 3-hour trip through this part of Canada, and so great to be able to transition from the city to the country, and back again.
I personally like the best of both worlds, and enjoy the highway time on my Hog.
But it’s also good to go for a rip around the city, unless there’s a lot of road construction.
Either way I love the freedom of riding my motorcycle, the wind in the hair, and the nostrils and lungs is great throttle therapy.
Just me, myself, and my bike.
If anyone wants to join me for a rip sometime, country or city, let’s do er up Eh?!
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What about Bear, eh?
I’m a Sasquatch protector, yes that’s why I coined the phrase “Watch for the Squatch.”
But you know what ladies and gents? I think we should watch out for all of God’s wild creatures.
What about watch for the Bear, the Wolf, wild turkey, on and on and on……..?
I am from a small hamlet in northern Saskatchewan Canada, named Weekes.
I come from a long line of hunters and hang out with a lot of people who hunt.
Here is a topic that always stirs up a sometimes-heated conversation.
The Bear, why do us humans hate this creature, or are most of us honestly scared shitless of the Bear?
We know this animal could rip us to pieces easily, without our fancy weapons of course!
So, I think most hunters kill for the thrill when it comes to the Bear.
Mostly because we fear it and, then like most of us humans, we kill what we fear.
I have never killed a bear I don’t intend to, unless it’s kill or be killed.
I guess I haven’t been scared to death by one yet.
Grrrrrrrrrr
Listen to Sheldon’s tune “Redneck Ex-Men” on Apple Music
Perfect
Happy Father's Day
The last time I heard my dad’s voice was the day before I started driving to Nashville, Tennessee from Saskatchewan.
Photo credit Sofia Petelina
My dad always loved to hear the stories about my Music City visits.
He was so excited that I was working with Amanda, my producer and cowriter, with all her success and talent, and always asked about what was going on with my new music.
He followed her on Facebook, and usually knew what was going on before I did.
My dad was like a super hero to me. When I was younger, I thought he could lift a car with one hand. He had such a strong personality.
He came to a lot of shows and the two of us had a lot of fun hunting and partying together over the years.
Sheldon and his dad
As he got older, it was hard for me to accept not seeing him as that strong man who used to be able to track moose in the snow three feet deep become a guy who could hardly stand and walk three feet across the room.
He passed away on June 28, 2022 at the ripe old age of 76.
We had just wrapped up recording a batch of new songs for the album project the day before, and one of them called “Death of a Small Town Dreamer” ended up being a tribute to my dad.
And here we are nearly a year later, and it’s so hard to believe he’s been gone for that long.
I’m glad I didn’t race off back to Canada when I got the news about my dad passing away.
Instead, I spend the day as planned visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame where we honored Amanda’s dad Kim Williams, who was born on June 28.
Photo credit Sofia Petelina
She says he would have called that “synchronicity” – the meaningful coincidence of my dad passing on her dad’s birthday.
A few days later in the small town of Weekes, Saskatchewan, Canada, I played “Death of a Small Town Dreamer” at my dad’s memorial.
I prayed for the strength to get though it and Thank God I did.
Thank you, Dad for always being there and always being my super hero in life.
For all you dads out there, thanks for being there for us kids.
As a dad myself, I know there is no greater joy than seeing your kids do well, and I am so proud of my sons as they make their way in the world.
Happy Father’s Day. Watch out for animals and aliens out there.
Redneck Ex-Men
ANNOUNCING the new single “REDNECK EX-MEN” by Sheldon Tyacke Canadian Outlaw Country artist.
Tell us your redneck story!
If you’re like Sheldon and come from a small town, you probably have a few funny stories about yourself or your redneck friends and kin.
In honor of Sheldon’s new single release “Redneck Ex-Men” on Friday, May 12, post your funniest, most outrageous redneck story here and be sure to follow Sheldon on your favorite music service – Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Tidal, Pandora, YouTube, etc.
Let’s hear your redneck story!
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Sheldon Tyacke Performs at Canadian Country Music Awards Week in Calgary
Sheldon had the honor of representing his home province Saskatchewan in a showcase for Saskatchewan Country Music Association in cooperation with Manitoba Country Music Association during Canadian Country Music Week in Calgary.
Sheldon Tyacke performing at Canadian Country Music Week
Sheldon played at an event celebrating singer-songwriters, and had a great time mingling with other musicians from Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
He made the trip to Calgary, Alberta, about a six hour drive from his home, with
girlfriend and photographer, Sofia Petelina.
The two stopped for a photo op. at a scenic overlook called Horseshoe Canyon near Drumheller, Alberta.
“That is a cool place because it has a bunch of dinosaur bones and a museum,” said Sheldon.
Here is a live action picture of Sheldon performing his set of originals and covers at the showcase, with photo credit by Sofia Petelina.
Here is the poster for the showcase with the other Saskatoon and Manitoba area singer songwriters representing their territories.
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New Music Release From Saskatchewan Country Music Association Artist Sheldon Tyacke
Sheldon has been hard at work writing and recording new music, and hunting Sasquatch near his hometown Weekes, Saskatchewan.
Pre-orders are available now for his latest single, a tribute to hard working men and women who like to help out a neighbor or two in need.
Click here to preorder “Yous and Me” the new release from Canadian Outlaw Country artist Sheldon Tyacke.
Sheldon at Canadian Country Music Week
Sheldon is super proud to be representing his native province of Saskatchewan at the upcoming Canadian Country Music Week in Calgary.
Join Sheldon and other talented Canadian artists at Bottlescrew Bill's Pub 140 10 Ave SW, Calgary, Canada on September 10.
Sheldon performs solo acoustic from 8 pm to 8:30 pm. See you there!
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Sheldon and Elvis
This picture was taken at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Nashville, Tennessee U.S.A.
Sheldon Tyacke and Elvis photo credit Sofia Petelina
I loved my Elvis growing up.
I would always beg my parents to pick me up an Elvis record when they went to a bigger town that had a record store.
Once I took a Greyhound to Graceland and visited Elvis’s house in Memphis and spent the night near there before hopping another Greyhound to Nashville for a Songpreneurs songwriter retreat.
The thing I loved most about Elvis’s music is that he could sing anything – any genre and just knock it out of the park and be right on the money. His voice had such range.
And the man could move.
They told him he could get up on stage, but he just couldn’t shake his hips or they were gonna have to shut him down.
And what can I say, the women loved Elvis. Everybody loved Elvis.
Man I miss the King. Too bad he had to go so early.
