We would like to thank everyone at the Saskatoon Musicians’ Association Local 553 for honouring Kenny Shields as part of their Gala Showcase this year. Kenny’s wife Elena and Jeff Neill have been invited to take part in the presentation of The Kenny Shields Special Recognition Award for distinguished service to the professional arts on Thursday, October 5th.
Kudos to everyone @ Local 553 and a special thanks to Warren Rutherford for all his help in arranging for us to be a part in this special evening. You have shown class and respect in formally acknowledging one of Saskatchewan’s most enduring artists and we are most grateful to be a part of this event.
“The Saskatoon Musicians’ Association is proud to announce the formal dedication of our annual Local 553 Special Recognition Award for distinguished service to the professional arts, in honour of Kenny Shields, as part of our Gala Showcase 2017 show being held Thursday, October 5th. at The Bassment in Saskatoon. (202 4th Ave. N. ). Kenny joined the Saskatoon Musicians’ Association in 1971, and was an active member of Local 553 of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada through the year 2009.”