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Canadian Music Management Collective: Project Development Lab From idea to execution, in just 3 sessions. Do you have a vision for an album, release, tour, live show, or a grant, but you’re struggling to turn it into a structured and realistic plan to bring it to life? Great projects stall when the path from idea to execution isn't clear. This September, join us for the Project Development Lab for…
Tony McManus @ Rogue Folk Club Rogue Folk Club Presents: TONY MCMANUS - GUITAR WORKSHOP Sunday, September 20th 2:00-4:00 PM (in advance of his evening concert) Mel Lehan Hall, St. James Community Square, 3214 W 10th Ave, Vancouver Advance Registration (Google form) or at the door from 1:30-2 PM $30 or $20 with concert ticket Hailed by John Renbourn as ‘the best Celtic guitarist in the world, ’…
Naghmeh: Single Release I was selected to be part of the Emerging Artist Program, an initiative by Justin LaPointe of Barnhouse Sound Productions in Qualicum, BC. I wanted to capture the energy of the live performance with Vincent Schneider, as we toured around Canada. We wanted to do one song. We recorded three. Joshua Tree is the first release from this collection. Click here for more info
Aeolian Hall: Tunes @ Noon September has five Tuesdays. That means we will have five TUNES@NOON concerts. London is fortunate to have so many amazing musicians. September 1 - Michael Trudgeon September 8 - Anne Moniz September 15 - Laika Berdey September 22 - Julianne Hobby September 29 - Willow Switch TUNES@NOON at The Aeolian is supported with thanks to The Paul Seed Fund through London…
The Big Bad Jug Band: Tour The Big Bad Jug Band's Fall Dates! Thurs Sept 10th - Orillia Legion, Orillia, ON w/ Golden Scoundrels Sat Sept 12th - Black n Bluegrass Festival, Rideau Pines Farms, Ottawa, ON Sun Sept 13th - Mallard's Milk Bar, Arnprior, ON Sat Oct 31th - Tranzac Southern Cross, Toronto Fri Nov 13th - Hamilton Public Library Central Branch, Hamilton Room, noon-1 pm, Hamilton, ON Click…
In this episode, we chat with Kerri Stephens, the Artistic Director of Northern Lights Festival Boréal in Sudbury, Ontario and founder of Lost Cat Artists. Listen to Refolkus: https://refolkus.transistor.fm/subscribe Kerri takes us behind the scenes of programming Northern Lights Festival Boréal, sharing how she curates a cohesive lineup and considers everything from an artist’s fit with the…
Tony Molesworth @ Free Times Cafe Free Times Cafe – 320 College St. (2 blocks West of Spadina) Date: September 26th, 2026 Doors 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Tony Molesworth presents an enchanting musical mystical night of bluesy picking, deep folk, spoken myrh and pro-fun-dittys of crazy hippy wisdom. Opened for: Weird Al, Elvis Costello, Leonard Chohen, Howie Mandel & more. Tony has produced 7 one man…
Loch Nisse Monster: Forensis (Solved) The original album Forensis was the investigation of a crime scene as a metaphor for a breakup. Forensis (Solved) is the aftermath - the evidence has been examined, the case is closed, and you're left with the memories. One studio track, one demo, and exclusive live recordings. Click here to learn more
Scott Cook: Troubadourly Yours West Virginia-born, Edmonton-based folksinger Scott Cook is releasing his eighth full-length album, Troubadourly Yours, on August 21. Cook worked with co-producer Miles Wilkinson (Guy Clark, Emmylou Harris, Anne Murray) at CJSR Radio in Edmonton and a cast of musical friends from around the world, including John Showman (Lonesome Ace Stringband) in Toronto, Warren…
Chris McKhool: Animal Samba ANIMAL SAMBA is an irresistible new family video from acclaimed Canadian children's musician Chris McKhool that gets kids moving, singing, and discovering the natural world through music. From his upcoming album Global Dance Party! (Nov 6/26), Animal Samba blends infectious samba-inspired rhythms with hand percussion, playful animal movements, and uplifting lyrics. The…
Niki Kennedy: Gardenias Aotearoa-born and Toronto-based singer-songwriter Niki Kennedy releases her heartfelt tribute to her late grandma, Gardenias, in the final single ahead of her forthcoming album, The Space In Between (October 2, 2026). One of Niki’s most personal songs yet, Gardenias reflects the vulnerability and journey of grief, the joy of memory, and the beauty of whānau. It sets the…
Cameron Nickerson: Coffee & Sleeping Pills Nova Scotia's Cameron Nickerson announces a new official music video for his recent bluegrass single “Coffee and Sleeping Pills”, shot by Shawn Bourque of Greenlight Studios in Yarmouth, NS. The single is a no-nonsense bluegrass burner that is brought to life by Nickerson's experiences working countless day jobs to support his music career. Click here for…
VANCAMP: House Parties in the Avenues Merch Girl Records Announces VANCAMP’s New EP, House Parties in the Avenues Merch Girl Records is proud to announce House Parties in the Avenues, the new EP from Peterborough-based indie pop-rock band VANCAMP. Written by frontman Calvin Bakelaar in the years following university and during the uncertainty of the pandemic, the record reflects the disorientation…
The Salt Cellars @ Motel Chelsea Friday, August 28, 2026 - 8:00 pm Motel Chelsea - Chelsea, QC The Salt Cellars are coming to Motel Chelsea on August 28th, bringing their smooth blend of original music best described as caught "somewhere between a porch at golden hour and a late-night blues club". Joining Virginia deCarle & Rob Bersan is special guest Mike Britton on the trombone & bass. We'd love…
Folk Canada is pleased to announce the second edition of the Ready & Emerging Artist Development Incubator (READI) Program, presented in partnership with Reseau Sparc Network, taking place at the 2026 Folk Canada Conference in Hamilton. The READI Program is for artists of all ages and genres to gather for an intensive day of training, peer sharing, mentorship, and community building before the…
