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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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

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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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.

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.

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