Songwriter Showcase

The Sun Dogs songwriter showcase

Every couple of months, Sun Dogs puts on a songwriter showcase in Winnipeg: a short lineup of songwriters, usually a mix of people who've been at it a while and people just getting started. Doug hosts every night.

It's set up more like a listening room than a typical show: songs get introduced, stories get told, and the room is genuinely there for the music.

Next show

The next showcase date is still being lined up. Dates, lineups, and ticket info get posted on Instagram as each show gets closer.

Past showcases

Poster for Songwriter Showcase 5, October 6 2026: Jana Jacobs, Amber Rose, Melody Pearson-Munroe, Shannon Chapman, hosted by Doug McArthur

October 6, 2026

The Handsome Daughter, Winnipeg

Jana Jacobs, Amber Rose, Melody Pearson-Munroe, and Shannon Chapman, hosted by Doug McArthur.

Poster for Songwriter Showcase 4, August 18 2026: Shawn Pallister, The Good Sky Woman, Mari Padeanu, Jasmine Elyse, hosted by Doug McArthur

August 18, 2026

Good & Plenty's Clubhouse, Winnipeg

Shawn Pallister, The Good Sky Woman, Mari Padeanu, and Jasmine Elyse, hosted by Doug McArthur.

Poster for Songwriter Showcase 3, June 15 2026: Chandler Pretty, Rachel Colman, Troy Rayner, hosted by Doug McArthur

June 15, 2026

The Handsome Daughter, Winnipeg

Chandler Pretty, Rachel Colman, and Troy Rayner, hosted by Doug McArthur, who also performed.

Poster for Songwriter Showcase 2, April 21 2026: David Alpert, Adiyo, Trish V, hosted by Doug McArthur

April 21, 2026

The Handsome Daughter, Winnipeg

David Alpert, Adiyo, and Trish V, hosted by Doug McArthur, who also performed.

Poster for the February 17 2026 Songwriter Showcase: Shay Wolf, Daggerss, Anika Price, hosted by Doug McArthur

February 17, 2026

The Handsome Daughter, Winnipeg

Shay Wolf, Daggerss, and Anika Price, hosted by Doug McArthur, who also performed.

Poster for the November 18 2023 Songwriter Showcase at St. Norbert Arts Centre: Milt Homely, Doug McArthur, Shay Wolf, Heartsleeve

November 18, 2023

St. Norbert Arts Centre

Milt Homely, Shay Wolf, and Heartsleeve, hosted by Doug McArthur, who also performed.

Want to perform, or just come listen?

The contact page is the place to start, for performing, attending, or anything else. Day-to-day updates mostly happen over on Instagram.

Get in touch