Back to Life: Shawn Desman returns to Saskatchewan

Canadian singer and dancer Shawn Desman returns to Saskatchewan this November with shows in Regina and Saskatoon.

A well-known Canadian musician is returning to Saskatchewan this fall and says he’s excited to see his long-time fans as he brings his Back to Life tour to the prairies.

“I was in Regina last year, sold-out show, and we’re back this year, and we added Saskatoon as well,” Shawn Desman told Your Morning Saskatchewan on Tuesday.

“You’ll hear all the classics, some new stuff as well, it’ll be a fun show for everyone.”

Desman, who burst onto the Canadian music scene in 2002 with hits like Get Ready, Shook, Let’s Go and Electric, took a break from the business from 2015-2022.

“I missed it so much when I left for a bit,” he explained. “Now that I’m back, I think why did I do that? It’s the best feeling in the world. Fans from 20 years ago are still coming and bringing their kids. It’s so great to see.”

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Saskatoon’s Sheri Turgeon has been a fan of Desman since she was a young girl and says she can’t wait to see one of her favourite musicians later this fall.

“The last time I saw Shawn Desman his concert was amazing,” she said. ”He’s so energetic and the way he interacts with the crowd really makes you feel like you’re part of the show.”

Desman, well-known for his dance moves, says concert attendees should be ready to have a good time.

“If you’re coming to a Shawn Desman show you better be wearing comfy shoes because you’ll be dancing all night. I feed off the crowd so much, they give me energy, you’ll see all the dance moves.”

For fans like Turgeon, this could be the last time they see Desman perform for a while.

“It’ll be the last time I tour for a bit, as I need to take a break, so I can’t wait to see everybody,” says Desman.

Canadian musician Jamie Fine is set to open for Desman at his Saskatoon show Nov. 26 at TCU Place, as well as his Regina stop Nov. 29 at Casino Regina.