Joseph Desjarlais was born and raised in Ile-a-la Crosse, a small Métis community in Northern Saskatchewan. He was taught by John Arcand when he was 10 years old to play the Métis fiddle and has since then branched out into a few other styles of fiddle playing, though he finds it hard not to turn every tune he plays Métis.
Joseph has finished his Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Biomedical Neuroscience and is now looking to undertake Postgraduate masters and doctoral studies. Joseph has played for many events and people over his 12 years of fiddle playing. From large events like Back to Batoche all the way to a small supper for his family and friends, he isn’t picky about who, what, when, or where he plays the fiddle.
Jaxon Lalonde is the lead singer for the bluegrass band The Local Group, and banjo player for Jake Vaadeland and The Sturgeon River Boys. His solo debut comes after many years of performing as a multi-instrumentalist in different musical outfits, recording, and touring across Canada and internationally.
Heritage Festival of Saskatoon 