CKBI BITS & BLOGS

Pattison Media is Growing STRONG Partnerships
What an exciting new partnership for Pattison Media. This morning in Regina our company announced a new partnership with Eagle Feather Media. "EFN Media can stay focused on telling Indigenous stories in Saskatchewan with business operations backed by the extensive resources and support of Pattison Media," - M...
Jun 28, 2024

Country Thunder 2024 - Everything You Need To Know!
Garth talks with Megan Benoit, Digital Manager for Country Thunder, all about this years festival at Craven. Click on the lineup for the interview
Jun 19, 2024

Sawyer Brown bringing their 40th Anniversary Tour to SASK!
Sawyer Brown 40th Anniversary Tour with Shenandoah and Special Guest George Fox! Concert Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Show Time: 8:00PM Venue: SaskTel Centre City: Saskatoon, SK. Tickets go on sale Friday, April...
Apr 15, 2024

PA Mintos 2024 Raffle Draw
Here are the winners of this years Mintos Raffle draws! Thanks to everyone who bought tickets and supported the team. Click on the logo below to hear all the draws and winners.
Apr 11, 2024

Garth Talks to Michelle Wright
In this interview, Garth has a great chat with Michelle all about her amazing career, why she chose to remake some of her biggest hit songs, life on the road and what's next for this Country Music Icon! CLICK on the picture below for the interview
Apr 05, 2024
COAST 2 COAST CLOSEUP

Madeline Merlo Interview
Madeline Merlo joins us on the phone to talk new music and what's on the way. Check out her new song and music video below
May 23, 2023

Coast 2 Coast Closeup - Alee
Alee is our guest on the Coast 2 Coast Closeup. We talk new music and what's on the way. Have a listen to her brand new song below
Feb 22, 2023

Coast 2 Coast Closeup - Avenue 65
Avenue 65 is a husband and wife vocal duo harmony act from Alberta made up of Jeff & Jo Janzen. They are currently releasing their 4th single digitally and to Canadian country radio with 3 more in the pipeline. When they decided to take the leap to commit to creating a new duo act together, they agreed on three gu...
Feb 14, 2023

Coast 2 Coast Closeup - Courtney Hunt
Courtney Hunt is our guest on the Coast 2 Coast Closeup. We talked new music and what's on the way. Have a listen to her brand new song below
Feb 13, 2023

Coast 2 Coast Closeup - Jamie Stever
Jamie Stever is our guest on the Coast 2 Coast Closeup. We talk new music and what's on the way. Have a listen to his brand new song below
Feb 10, 2023
SASKATCHEWAN COUNTRY CLOSEUP

From Pen To Performance, Jessica Robinson Talks Music on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Jessica Robinson Jessica Robinson is our special guest on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup. We talk about her new release, and what's on the way
Nov 18, 2025

From Studio to Stage: Jess Moskaluke on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: DMDS/ Dale Peters Jess Moskaluke is our special guest on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup. We talk new music, her Canadian tour, life on the road. Have a listen to her brand new song below
Oct 09, 2025

Strings, Stories, and Saskatchewan Skies - Tommy John Ehman On The Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Tommy John Ehman is our special guest on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup. We talk about his brand new song, what's on the way, the SCMA's and our ever popular, lightning round. Have a listen to his new song below
Oct 06, 2025

Where Prairie Winds Meet Country Strings. Meet Taya Lebel On The Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Taya Lebel Taya Lebel is our special guest on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup, we talk new music, what's on the way, and our ever popular lightning round. Have a listen to her brand new song below
Sep 29, 2025

Homegrown Harmony: Justin Rybinski talks Country, Roots, and Rhythm on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Chris Henderson/DMDS Have you ever had a song that played a special role in your relationship with your partner? One that evoked special feelings or memories? "Our Country Song" by Justin Rybinski is written about these significant songs, exploring the special moments and memories that come abou...
Aug 12, 2025




