With a nod to their East Coast heritage, West of Mabou carries on the tradition of Celtic musicianship with an animated and boisterous flair.

Described as having a “sound all their own,” West of Mabou has seductively blended traditional tunes and new music with a hearty helping of a good ol’ western rhythm. With an arsenal of instruments at their disposal and room to explore, their sound keeps finding new horizons.

The band’s beginnings are simple enough - a few folks on prairies getting together to play a few “chunes” on a chilly winter evening. What they found was an alchemy that led them to audiences across North America.

West of Mabou unites the talents of Scott Benson (fiddle), Jared Dormer (percussion), Justin Easton (guitar/bass/vocals), Alex Rasmussen (pipes/whistles), and Roberta Wallace (fiddle). Each of the band members is an experienced musician in their own right, having performed around the world.

Ten years strong now, they have received multiple nominations. Their first album, self titled West of Mabou, received a 2016 Western Canadian Music Awards nomination. The Bridge, the next album released by the band, was nominated for both a 2018 Canadian Folk Music award as well as a 2018 Western Canadian Music award. Most recently, their latest album, Horizons, was nominated for Instrumental Artist of the Year at the 2024 Western Canadian Music Awards.

West of Mabou charms audiences with their energy and rhythm, turning any gathering into a lively and soulful experience.