Winterfolk XIX

Streamed Feb 19, 20, 2021

Winterfolk Will be Streamed This year. February 19, 20, 2021

7:00 PM – 10 PM both Nights

Registration is Free.

Winterfolk is collecting optional donations for the Daily Bread Foodbank.

Scenes from Winterfolk XVIII

(February 22-24, 2020)

This was last year’s Winterfolk festival.

Winterfolk XIX

Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival is now going into the nineteenth year. For the first time, Winterfolk will not be live, for health reasons. This year Winterfolk will be presented on line to in compliance with Covid-19 regulations as specified by the health care experts..

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Why Register for Winterfolk?

When you register to view the stream for Winterfolk online February 19, 20, 2021, you will receive your private credentials via email including log-in data, as well as password.

You will need these login credentials to view the Winterfolk stream. So please register NOW!

We will send you news, periodic updates before festival time, including artist additions, schedule changes, and everything you need to know to enjoy Winterfolk.

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Winterfolk XIX Artists

Julian Taylor

Evolving creatively is a key goal for any artist, especially for songwriters. Being able to tap into the vein of shared experiences by way of a...

Jack de Keyzer

Acclaimed guitarist, singer, song writer, band leader and producer, Jack de Keyzer rarely sits still. For 46 years or roughly a couple million miles, de Keyzer has been hitting the road, air and studio to bring his brand of guitar driven blues around the globe. With 12 records, 1 DVD, 2 Junos and …

Ken Whiteley

Ken Whiteley is one of Canada’s most respected “roots” musicians. Drawing on his incredibly rich background in blues, gospel and folk styles, this 7...

Laura Fernandez

Born in Madrid, Laura Fernandez is a versatile singer songwriter pianist whose music merges the genres of pop, jazz and Latin music. Laura Fernandez...

Melanie Peterson

Blessed with a voice reminiscent of an early Joni Mitchell, and an ability to imbue her vocals with palpable and authentic emotion, Saskatoon-born,...

Mandy Goodhandy

Mandy Goodhandy, Canada’s first trans woman stand up comic, has had years of experience as an entertainer including singing, dancing and stand-up...

Donné Roberts

Donné Roberts is a 2 X Juno Award Winner! Donné Roberts is a guitarist, singer and songwriter from Toronto ON Canada. Donné Roberts is a passionate...

Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley

DIANA BRAITHWAITE - A vintage and classic blues & jazz performer When Diana Braithwaite sings, you hear passion, with sultry stories of life...

Ariana Gillis

Gillis displays a confidence and poise beyond her years. Ariana Gillis is singer-songwriter who grew up in the heart of Niagara, Ontario. Her...

Suzie Vinnick

A Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Suzie Vinnick is the proud owner of a gorgeous voice, prodigious guitar and bass...

Q & A – Tony Quarrington and Zoey Adams

One-of-its-kind Canadian musical duo Q&A — as in JUNO Award-winning Tony Quarrington and his esteemed counterpart Zoey Adams — deliver the...

Sue and Dwight

Contemporary folk music with a few twists. Although Sue and Dwight were born too late to be part of the folk revival of the 1960’s their music...

Winterfolk XIX Performance Schedule The artists produced and submitted their own videos. We didn’t want to make edits, so some of the videos may run a bit long. Thus the scheduled start times may vary slightly from the posted times. .
Time	February 19, 2021	February 20, 2021
7:00	Donne Roberts	Melanie Peterson
7:30	Mandy Goodhandy	Sue & Dwight
8:00	Ken Whiteley	Laura Fernandez
8:30	Q & A (Tony Quarrington and Zoey Adams)	Jack de Keyzer
9:00	Suzie Vinnick	Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley
9:30	Julian Taylor	Ariana Gillis

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Winterfolk is accepting Donations (optional) to the Daily Bread Food Bank

Help to feed your neighbours.

You can support the Daily Bread Foodbank by making an optional donation when you register for Winterfolk.

Proceeds collected by Winterfolk will be donated to the Daily Food Bank

Why Register for Winterfolk Stream?

When you register to stream Winterfolk online February 19, 20, 2021, you will receive your private credentials via email including log-in data, as well as password. We will send you periodic updates before festival time, including any artist or schedule changes.

Register Now

No one should go hungry. Since the pandemic, food bank use continues to rise. You can help ensure everyone’s right to food is realized this holiday season. You can choose to donate to the Daily Food bank, when you register for Winterfolk.

The Daily Bread Food Bank’s distribution facility houses the Street Food Bank, which launched its COVID-19 hunger relief effort to support its community and provide access to food. At the moment they’re asking for online monetary donations to help them purchase goods.