If you haven’t had the chance to experience the intimacy of a performance in Showplace’s Nexicom Studio, there’s never been a better time.

On Friday, March 20 at 8pm, iconic Canadian frontman Russell de Carle of Prairie Oyster fame brings his unique mix of blues, jazz and R&B tinged western swing for an up close and personal performance you won’t forget.

As lead vocalist and bassist of iconic Canadian country roots band, Prairie Oyster, Russell de Carle is no stranger to awards and accolades, having been awarded an impressive list of JUNO and Canadian Country Music Awards as well as an induction into the CCMA Hall of Fame.

Held together by equal measures of heartbreak and hope, and featuring performances from some of Canada’s most accomplished instrumentalists, his newest album “Under the Big Big Sky” plays like the soundtrack to a vintage film.  Russell de Carle plays homage to his favourite artists while remaining fresh and familiar.”

Tickets for this experience are $29 and are available at the Showplace Performance Centre box office (290 George Street N.), by phone at 705-742-7469 or online at www.showplace.org.