artist The Classy Chassys

"If you haven’t seen their live show, you might be missing out on one of the best in Canada. At such young ages (all band members are under 25 years old), The Classy Chassys pluck the heart strings of rock and soul. Lead vocalist/guitarist Matt Joyal infuses his smooth tenor with such raw energy that you might mistake him for a living -- but possessed -- Elvis Presley. Once you hear him belt it out in his element, you’ll know what I mean.

The band's rhythmic backbone is provided Luke Saretsky (banging on the stand-up drums) and Dan Neumeier (slapping on the upright bass). Wailing alternately on a tenor and an alto saxophone is is Kenny Martelli, who joins Joyal on the lead team. Together, the four musicians create a new millennium rockabilly sound that simultaneously takes their audience back to the days of diners and drag races.

The Classy Chassys' unique ability to blend the ultramodern with the nostalgic isn't limited to their music; they appear on stage in an updated version the true greaser fashion -- tight black pants, white shirts and suspenders, their hair in hip pompadours.

Honestly, their whole presentation is so delicious that I’d be lying if I said they didn’t make me practically bite through my bottom lip at each performance."   -Indieklyne

One of the best bands I’ve heard recently may not be reinventing the wheel, but their “straight, no-chaser” swing spirit and excellent musicianship caught my attention in seconds. The Classy Chassys look like hooligan ‘50s greasers with their thick leather jackets and huge pompadour haircuts — and I love it. Rockabilly in Saskatoon hasn’t been so good since the last days of The Heatscores.   -Craig Silliphant, Planet S