Aside from being an amazing blues and R&B singer, Wilma Groenen is and always has been a socially active person. She has been called "The Benefit Dance" lady by at least one conference organizer, and that is indeed what this band has become known for.

 "I decided long ago that I would be no good as an activist in a board environment," says Wilma, "but that I could help create a strong sense of solidarity with all kinds of socially conscious people. I want my music to be a tool for building community."

 That doesn't mean Wilma is not an active participant in the community. She's participated, and still does so, in a variety of activities, from producing Synergy Magazine with her husband Gary Smith, to helping build a safe playground for her kids.

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Enjoy Wilma and her band at their
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:

Friday, April 23^rd, 2010 9:00 p.m.
Presented by the Sasktoon Jazz Society at The Bassment Lower Level B3 202, 4th Avenue North (the old post office) Saskatoon, SK S7K 0K1
(306) 683-2277.

Wednesday, May 19^th, 2010 7:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Beily's 2404 8th Street East, Saskatoon.

Satuday, July 3^rd, 2010 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Saskatoon Jazz Festival Kiwanis Park Stage.

Saturday, November 21^st, 2009 8:00 p.m.
Presented by the Sasktoon Blues Society at the Cosmo Senior Center, 614 11th Street East.

Wednsday, December 9^th, 2009 7:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Beily's 2404 8th Street East, Saskatoon.

Wednesday, May 13^th, 2009 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Beily's 2404 8th Street East, Saskatoon.

Friday, July 3^rd, 2009 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saskatoon Jazz Festival Kiwanis Park Stage.

Friday, Feb. 16^th, 2007 9:00 p.m.
Benefit for the Northern Saskatchewan International Children's Festival at The Odeon Event Center 241 2nd Ave. South, Saskatoon

March 2^nd, 2006
Saskatoon Blues Society Cosmos Senior Hall

April 1^st, 2006
Battlefords' Jazz Society - Legion Hall, North Battleford

April 7^th and 8^th, 2006
Brass Monkey 220 21^st Street East Saskatoon

April 28^th, 2006 (8:00 pm midnight)
Briar Patch Benefit Dance - The Exchange - 2431 8^th Ave. Regina SK

They've obviously heard her before - Here's what the Saskatoon Jazz Society has to say about Wilma and her band: 

"Get ready to shout and shimmy when Wilma takes the stage. This special Friday night presentation is a benefit performance for the Saskatoon Jazz Society by one of the city's premier vocalists and her band. Wilma Groenen wraps her powerhouse vocals and passionate delivery around everything from grinding blues and swinging two-steps to weeping ballads. 

Hot licks are provide courtesy of Doug Scarrow on guitar, Ernie Kurz on the blues harp and Rod Salloum on keys and vocals. The rocking rhythm section of Gary Smith on bass, Glenn Ens on drums and Roy Sydiaha on percussion and vocals will keep you dancing all night. After a much-needed hiatus from a busy schedule, the band is ready to party - so come and join the fun. Wilma's accomplished songwriting has made her a much admired and beloved performer."