Trick Ryder brings Royal Hotel nostalgia to Moose Jaw Centre for Arts & Culture

River Street Promotions will present "An Evening with Trick Ryder: Remembering the Royal & River Street" on Friday, October 3rd at the Moose Jaw Centre for Arts & Culture (MJCAC), featuring the band that served as the house act for the legendary Royal Hotel.

Jenna Murdock of River Street Promotions said the show will revisit the era when River Street was home to venues like the Royal Hotel, the Brunswick, and the Nevada Nickel. Led by Moose Jaw’s own Kelly Bourdages, Trick Ryder brings laughs, heart, and honky-tonk with their high-energy country show. 

"Trick Ryder was kind of like the house band for the Royal," Murdock said. "We reached out to Kelly and he's going to come and kind of tell some stories and revisit the days."

The evening will feature storytelling alongside live music, offering audiences a chance to hear first-hand accounts from the musicians who performed during Moose Jaw's vibrant downtown entertainment scene. Special guests Darrell, Angie & Brandon Andrei, plus Tracy Tressel will start the show.

"They have a little set that they're going to do, and then it's going to flow right into Trick Ryder," Murdock said. The show represents a celebration of Moose Jaw's musical heritage, particularly the River Street entertainment district that attracted performers and audiences during its heyday.

Tickets are $45 including taxes and are available at the Box Office of the MJCAC. Murdock said tickets are selling well and encouraged early purchase.

"They are moving, so definitely get those sooner rather than later."

The event serves as a fundraiser for youth initiatives supported by River Street Promotions, adding a community benefit component to the nostalgia-focused entertainment.

River Street Promotions recently organized the Homestand festival and continues to bring live music events to Moose Jaw, connecting the community with both current and historic musical acts. The October 3rd show offers longtime residents an opportunity to relive memories of Moose Jaw's entertainment past while introducing younger audiences to the stories and music that shaped the city's cultural scene.