“A journeyman with a lifetime of stories in song.”
Whitey Somers
Guitarist Singer Songwriter
Original Roots, Blues and Other Grooves!
Whitey Somers is a Canadian roots and blues artist known for his authentic songwriting, expressive guitar work, and engaging live performances. A journeyman musician, he has spent decades performing across Canada and beyond, from intimate venues to festival stages. ~ Whitey’s albums, including Down That Road and The Call of the Blues, have received international airplay and chart success. His music blends roots, blues, and storytelling into a sound that is both timeless and personal.
Based in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan
PRESS
A few quotes
"Southwest musician earns international songwriting award Shaunavon blues musician Whitey Somers is celebrating an award-winning year after earning a silver award at the International Singer-Songwriters Association Awards in Atlanta, Ga". ~ ERIC HATTUM / SwiftCurrentOnline.com
"The Canadian guitar slinging vet and mainstay takes it real after hours here where you can feel the blue lights burning in the basement".
~ CHRIS SPECTOR / Midwest Record
“Well worth your time. Check it out.”
~ NORMAN DARWEN / Blues in The South
"Whitey’s a tunesmith His compositions vary from unhurried, topical ballads to blues-rock and toe-tapping shuffles – all of which are contemporary and delivered in a pleasant tenor".
~ MARTY GUNTHER / Chicago Blues Guide
"Canadian Whitey Somers presents a variety of musical styles in his latest
release of all original songs, The Call of the Blues. What really stands out about this
album is the excellent musicianship. Not surprisingly, all the solos are outstanding".
~ ANITA SCHLANK / Blues Blast Magazine
Achievements of Note
A Few Highlights
~ 2026 WINNER, INTERNATIONAL MALE, SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (SILVER) at the INTERNATIONAL SINGER SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION AWARDS
~ 2026 UP FOR 4 INTERNATIONAL SINGER SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION AWARDS (To be awarded in Atlanta Ga. USA Aug 2026) INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITER, VOCALIST, MUSICIAN AND EMERGING ARTIST
~ 2026 5 INTERNATIONAL SINGER SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION AWARD NOMINATIONS
~ 2026 SPRING, THE SONG "GONE" FEATURED THE FEATURE FILM "THE KILLER BALLOON: 'TIL DEATH DO US PART"
~ 2026 INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE QUARTER-FINALIST (Beale St, Memphis Tn. USA)
~ 2025 ROAD TO MEMPHIS WINNER, SASKATOON (Heading to IBC Memphis)
~ 2025 NOMINATED SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR ELITE MUSIC AWARDS
~ 2025 INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITERS DAY COMPETITION 3rd. place (Song) "A Free Man"
~ CONTINUED WORLDWIDE AIRPLAY AND CHARTING
~ DENIM & LEATHER TOP 2021 TOP 20 ALBUMS BLUES ROCK #19
~ RMR TOP 50 CANADA ALBUM CHART TOP 10 FOR 3 MONTHS, ENTERED AT #3
~ 2019 CANADIAN MUSIC COMPETITION 3rd. place (Live Video) "Down That Road"
~ 2 X SEMI-FINALIST UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC COMPETITION
Sample Video
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