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Winterfolk Preview Show November 25,2025 – Hugh’s Room Live
Join us at Hugh’s Room for a Special Winterfolk
Blues and Roots Festival Preview and Fundraising Event featuring some of Toronto’s finest performers.
Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Venue: The Green Sanderson Hall, Hugh’s Room – 296 Broadview Ave, Toronto
Time: Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
Tickets: $30+ advance | $37+ at the door
$20.00 Wintefolk Discount 3 Day Pass With Purchase
With Hugh’s Room ticket purchase, you will receive a $20 discount on a Winterfolk Three-Day Weekend Pass (Feb 13–15, 2026). Discount codes will be emailed directly from Winterfolk after purchase.
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- Lynn Harrison – Singer-songwriter blending folk, blues, and rock influences. Her songs explore personal stories and human connections.
- Tyler Ellis – Folk musician known for melodic guitar and storytelling. He brings traditional techniques into contemporary settings.
- Brian Gladstone – Musician and festival organizer with deep roots in Toronto’s folk scene. He combines songwriting with performance and community engagement.
- Jessica Stuart – Songwriter with expressive lyrics and strong vocals. Her music blends narrative depth with memorable melodies.
- Robert Priest – Poet and performer combining spoken word with music. He explores social themes and personal reflection.
- Donne Roberts – Singer-songwriter from Madagascar. His music blends folk and contemporary storytelling.
- Howard Gladstone – Guitarist connecting classic folk styles with modern songwriting. He brings skill and creativity to every performance.
- Jesse Greene – Quickly rising star and phenom on the blue guitar. She blends folk and contemporary styles with strong vocals.
- Shawna Caspi – Singer-songwriter blending folk traditions with contemporary storytelling. Her performances focus on lyrical expression and melodic craft.
- Melanie Peterson – Winterfolk Artistic Director, hosting the evening and introducing the artists.
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 a modern-day renaissance woman. She is an acclaimed painter, award-winning illustrator and designer, and a popular...
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 beautifully expressed through music. Born in Toronto, Braithwaite is a descendant of the Wellington County pioneers in...
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, Toronto based singer, songwriter and actress Melanie Peterson has become one of the brightest lights on the Toronto...
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 ability to tell intricate stories with her songs caught the attention of many heavy hitters in the music industry at a...
Mandy Goodhandy
Mandy Goodhandy will be teaming up with her musical partner as the duo "Lady & the Rambler" Mandy Goodhandy is a singer, comedian, and author who dips into her background of Musical Theatre and Cabaret. Her choices...
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 chops, and an engagingly candid performance style. Her career has seen...
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 performer. When he hits the stage he carries with him an energy that immediately exhilarates the crowd even if they've...
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