Gator Beaulieu grew up on the Ebb and Flow First Nation and also spent time on the Sandy Bay First Nation. For the past 10 or so years, he has been travelling around Manitoba singing in pubs and bars.
It all started when Gator was six as that's when he started singing around the powwow drum and he picked up a guitar when he was about 13.
His dad taught him how to play Johnny Cash and some CCR as well. Beaulieu says singing is what he loves to do and he has enjoyed going to different communities to show off his pipes.
And Gator's most recent music video is taking off on Youtube as Beaulieu's first music video is called 'Highway Number Six'. Gator sings about what travelling is like on number six.
Gator spent a lot of time going back and forth between Winnipeg, Brandon, Norway House Cree Nation, Sandy Bay First Nation, and the Ebb and Flow First Nation during his childhood and the way to get around was always driving on number six.
"That highway is special to me because I've spent so much time on it, and I've travelled to various gigs on that road," said Beaulieu.
The video was released late last week and it's already been viewed more than 13,000 times. Gator says many of his thoughts can be echoed by so many people that use the highway for their travels.
"I take it as a good sign that people like the song," ended Beaulieu. "It gives me confidence and makes me feel good about the next stuff I'll release."
Gator also got the opportunity to perform at Festival du Voyageur last year and that marked the first time he was able to sing at the festival. He remembers a packed tent and the great time that was had by all involved.
