Home-grown Saskatchewan country singer Brody Siebert is bringing his tunes and his guitar to heat up Louis’ Country Cabaret at the University of Saskatchewan.

Siebert was born and raised in Spiritwood, Sask. where he learned his love of guitars and singing from his older brother.

“My brother has always been there to support me in all I do and he has been playing music longer than I have,” Siebert said, in an email to the Sheaf. “He has always helped me to learn little tricks here and there when playing guitar or singing.”

Last year, Siebert’s first single, “Lay It On Me Tonight,” spent a few weeks on the weekly top 30 songs list on Saskatoon’s country radio station, 92.9 The Bull. Fans of Brett Eldredge and of Kip Moore’s quieter side are sure to identify with Siebert’s romantic yet upbeat style.

Siebert’s songs so far share one thing in common: they are about love. His rich voice and noticeably Canadian country twang mean that his songs bring to mind waving wheat fields and long, slow sunsets sitting on tailgates holding hands. Siebert’s singles are perfect for late prairie summers, when the stars are bright and the breeze is warm.

Although the prairies are his home, Siebert willingly admits that not everything about Saskatchewan is great.

“I think we all hate the winter months,” Siebert said. “But I have to say, I love my home province and it’s a great place to be.”

Siebert loves touring and performing in Saskatchewan, and is looking forward to his Sept. 12 show at Louis’ Pub. Performing live is a thrill, and he shared some past memories from his times on the road.

“I think my favourite memory so far was from a show we played at a festival called Country at the Creek in Big River, Sask.,” Siebert said. “We were playing my single ‘Lay It On Me Tonight’ and we could hear the crowd singing the lyrics back to us. It was pretty cool.”

Siebert, being a country artist, has to contend with the American market which isn’t always keen on Canadian talent. Nonetheless, Siebert recorded his first few tracks in Nashville, Tenn. and will be be heading back there this fall to finish off his first album. Judging by what he’s offered to the public so far, this album should be a notable addition to the Canadian country scene.

Canada’s truly successful country music artists are disappointingly small in number. We hang on to Shania Twain as our golden girl, but that was close to two decades ago. Canada has some exciting up-and-comers in the genre these days — for example, Dallas Smith, who toured with big-time southerners Florida Georgia Line recently, and Tim Hicks, who is unafraid to reference his own Canadian tendencies in his lyrics and is still penning hits. Tim Hicks is this decade’s Corb Lund — if only Lund had released “Long Gone to Saskatchewan” and “Hurtin’ Albertan” 10 years later.

Brody Siebert belongs among these young Canadian country music artists who are gaining fame and recognition. His recorded songs allow the focus to be on his voice, not on his background instruments. Siebert’s voice is unique and memorable — well worth checking out in person.

Siebert said his favourite song to cover live is “Watching Airplanes” by Gary Allan, so it’s a fair assumption that U of S students attending Louis’ Country Cabaret will hear it. You’ll also get to hear his own songs, including “Back in Mine,” a secondary song to Siebert’s earlier single, which — fair warning — is sure to be stuck in your head for days.

Siebert’s genuine enthusiasm about his music is the most attractive part of him as an artist.

“I have always had a love of putting words together and making a melody,” Siebert said.

Yes, his voice could melt butter, and yes, his lyrics rival Thomas Rhett’s for their romantic insinuations. At their base though, is a local guy who just loves to sing and perform. Louis’ Pub might be U of S students’ last chance to see Siebert before he makes it big.

For more information on Brody Siebert’s upcoming shows and music, check out brodysiebert.

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Photo: supplied/Keith Hershmiller