Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Jeffery Straker Captures Holiday Nostalgia and Wonder on Heartfelt Roots-Folk Ballad “Never Too Old to Wish”
Jeffery Straker is a singer-songwriter and pianist known for his rootsy, storytelling style that transports listeners from the quiet of a northern Canadian lake to the charm of a prairie main street. A skilled lyricist with a distinctive voice, his work has drawn comparisons to Kris Kristofferson, Jackson Browne, and Murray McLauchlan, earning him multiple accolades including two ‘Roots-Folk Artist of the Year’ awards, a Western Canadian Music Award, and four consecutive ‘Keyboard Player of the Year’ titles from the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards. Straker’s music blends folk, country, and classical influences, shaped by his upbringing on a Saskatchewan grain farm and inspired by icons like Joni Mitchell and Gordon Lightfoot.
A true musical vagabond, Straker has toured internationally—from England and Mexico to remote Nunavut communities—performing in intimate house concerts, theaters, festivals, and even symphony halls. Highlights include winning Chile’s prestigious Viña del Mar song competition and performing for millions of viewers across the Spanish-speaking world. His music has also been licensed for TV, film, and theater. On December 2, he will release A Very Prairie Christmas, a holiday album blending nostalgic classics and original songs with piano, acoustic guitar, harmonies, and folk instrumentation, evoking the warmth and quiet beauty of prairie winters.
“It seems with each passing year that the meaning of Christmas has evolved or changed for me, bit by bit. When I was a kid, it was all about the gifts from Santa. Over time, the magic of Santa faded, but the magic of the season didn’t – it just shifted. It became about connection, gratitude, and joy.”
Saskatchewan-born singer-songwriter Jeffery Straker brings warmth, wit, and heartfelt reflection to the holiday season with his new piano-driven roots-folk single, “Never Too Old to Wish.” The song celebrates the enduring magic of memory, the joy of togetherness, and the beauty of growing older while still holding onto a sense of wonder. Blending tender storytelling with Straker’s signature piano melodies, it explores the emotional journey of the holidays—from childhood excitement to the quieter, nostalgic reflections of adulthood. Written in the wake of losing both of his parents, the song reflects on how memories and the people we love continue to shape the meaning of Christmas.
Straker explains that the song is meant as a celebration rather than a lament: “When I was little, I used to dream about Santa arriving on his sleigh. Now I dream about having some of the people with me who are no longer here. I’m still wishing—just wishing about different things.” Rooted in his warm, narrative voice, “Never Too Old to Wish” feels deeply personal yet instantly familiar—a comforting reminder that the spirit of the holidays lives on in our memories, the people we hold close, and the simple act of wishing itself, no matter our age.
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