Swimming upstream: Jay Semko's musical journey

Jay Semko loves making music.
As a member of Saskatoon band The Northern Pikes he has toured Canada, had hit singles on the Canadian and U.S. charts and been inducted into the Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame. As a solo artist he has released 10 albums. He has composed music for film and television, including the full run of iconic Canadian TV show Due South.
Don Schmid, drummer for the Northern Pikes, says Semko’s songwriting is what sets him apart as a musician. In particular he cites