Texas country artist Charley Crockett has called off his Canadian tour, which included a stop in Saskatoon, after being refused entry into the country over a prior drug conviction. Originally, he was slated to perform at Saskatoon’s TCU Place before heading to various Canadian cities and then back to the U.S. Crockett expressed his frustration on Instagram, acknowledging the lingering impact of his past.
Due to a 2016 felony conviction for marijuana possession and trafficking in Virginia, Crockett and his band were denied entry into Canada at both Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia. The singer had previously toured Canada in 2024, making stops in Toronto and Saskatchewan but was now apologetic to his Canadian fans for the cancellation.
Jake Vaadeland, a local musician from Saskatchewan, was set to open for Crockett at several tour stops and expressed regret for missing the opportunity to perform. Crockett, known for his country-folk music and multiple album releases, was promoting his latest record, “Age Of The Ram,” part of the Sagebrush Trilogy that began with “Dollar a Day” in 2025.
The cancellation has broader implications for the local arts and culture scene in Saskatoon, according to Kirby Wirchenko, the director of theatre and programming at TCU Place. Despite the venue’s role as a rental for Live Nation, the cancellation affects artists, staff, and fans alike. Wirchenko highlighted the disappointment felt by the audience and the ripple effects on the community.
Refunds are being processed for the affected concert-goers as the impact of the cancellation reverberates through the local arts and entertainment landscape.
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