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The 18th Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival
Reprinted from Cashbox Magazine November 28, 2019 - Toronto-based Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival has announced its 18th annual celebration, with music and food on full display February 21- 23, 2020, including a stellar lineup of JUNO, Maple...
Mike McKenna
Toronto born Mike McKenna is a blues guitar player who in has played with Luke & the Apostles, Downchild, MeKenna Mendelson Mainline, and more. Opened for Jefferson Airplane & Grateful Dead His unique style of electric slide guitar has even earned him...
Sue & Dwight
Songwriters, singers, musicologists, authors, advocates, activists - Socially conscious Canadiana folk music with a few twists Born too late to be part of the 1960’s folk revival, Winnipeg born, Toronto based Sue and Dwight embody the musical spirit of that time....
D’Arcy Wickham & Son
Winner -Songs from the heart 2008, Signal Hill CD release 2019 D'Arcy Wickham is a teacher and performer of multiple guitar genres and stringed instruments who delights with his musical prowess as shown on his new 'Signal Hill'album In over 45 years of performing, and...
Mr. Rick
Mr. Rick is a Singer and fingerstyle acoustic guitarist performing original arrangements of the Trad. American Roots and Blues Song book. A solo album by Rick is coming any minute now Rick’s 3rd CD “Songs about God and Booze” available at CD Baby. Now Magazine, 4...
Melanie Peterson
New Single #1 from upcoming EP will be out in Jan/Feb/Mar 2020, Single #2, from album + full album Apr/May/Jun 2020! For over ten years, Melanie Peterson has been entertaining fans, near and far, with her cheerful, lively, original songs, and unique renditions of...
Sebastian Agnello
A 52 year veteran of the Canadian music scene. Seb is a scathing, hilarious, politically incorrect but always entertaining performer. Since his band, “The Lords Of London”, topped the Canadian Charts when he was just 14 years old, Seb Agnello has performed with the...
Gathering Sparks
Winner, Folk Music Ontario 2019 “Songs From the Heart” Award, Singer-Songwriter; New CD "All That's Real" Released Sept 2019 Uplifting folk-roots music with divine harmonies. You will come to listen, and walk away singing. GATHERING SPARKS is the graceful collision of...
Lynn Miles
Great Canadian Singer/songwriter with a Juno Award and 6 Canadian Folk Music awards Lynn is a Singer / songrwiter with 900 songs 14 albums and thousands of roads travelled. Lynn Miles is one of Canada’s most accomplished singer/songwriters. With 14 solo albums...
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 was born in Madrid, Spain and immigrated to Canada as a young girl after also having spent a good part of her childhood...
Sam Broverman
New CD Released November 2018 - A Jewish Boy's Christmas Toronto based jazz singer, former chorister on CBC's "Hymn Sing" Sam Broverman is a Winnipeg-born, Toronto based jazz singer and songwriter. He has performed in venues across Canada, the US, Europe and Asia. He...
Noah Zacharin
Noah Zacharin is an acknowledged guitar master and literate songwriter with 7 CD’s of original music and countless appearances on stage and CD, supporting many of the best in town and beyond. Noah Zacharin is an exciting performer—a singer / songwriter / guitarist...
Kyp Harness
Kyp Harness has released 15 albums of his songs. He has opened for Elvis Costello and has his songs covered by Ron Sexsmith and Mary Margaret O'Hara. Kyp Harness has released 15 albums of his songs and published two novels. Kyp Harness has been called a "great writer"...
Saije
Folk Alliance Australia 'Young Artist of the Year 2019/20', New CD Released 2019 Saiji is a multi-instrumental folk duo whose soulful harmonies, dynamic guitar-lines and percussive breakdowns breathe life into heartfelt stories. Their song writing typically...
Danny Marks
Star of stage screen and radio, award winning musician, broadcaster singer songwriter. Danny Mark's roots go back to 1960's Capitol records band, Edward Bear. Danny Marks is a Toronto Blues Society's Blues with a Feeling Award winner for lifetime achievement. This...
Howard Gladstone
Howard Gladstone unveils new songs on climate crisis, modern and ancient exiles, remembering Woodstock, and other urgent topics. Howard Gladstone asks: Are songs the front line in a world where beauty, truth and understanding are elusive? Howard Gladstone shares...
David McLachlan
New CD Released August 2019 An artist who sings songs In The Heart Of Now. David is a prolific performing songwriter with 7 albums released, and one coming next Aug 2020-he has recorded 5 albums in Nashville with stellar A-list players. David has received a warm...
Taylor Abrahamse
Debut Album Produced With Eddie Kramer, Pre-Order Available Now. Taylor Abrahamse is a Toronto singer/songwriter. Co-founder of Silverthorn Studios, he has played across Ontario and wowed crowds with songs he wrote for his debut album, produced with the legendary...
Wendell Ferguson
Award winning guitarist, songwriter, instrumentalist, humorist and 'all-round idiot' joins the Winterfolk Cast! He's won awards for his guitar playing, his films and his albums. And his shows are crazy, only one thing is guaranteed.. you'll laugh! Wendell Ferguson is...
Lynn Harrison
Lynn Harrison returns with "Something More," acclaimed new solo release. An inspiring artist with songs of uncommon beauty, integrity and spiritual insight, Lynn Harrison returns to Winterfolk following the release of her sixth recording “Something More". One of the...
Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley
9 time Maple Blues Award winners , New CD released 2019 Hot blues and cool jazz with Diana's memorable voice and Chris' multi-instrumental virtuosity. Multi award winning duo, Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley have toured extensively throughout North America...
Bill Heffernan
Latest CD Release 2016--The Horses Are Loose; Co-Founder Alive Poets Society (1987-2000 ) BILL HEFFERNAN is a Singer-Songwriter, Story Telling, Spoken Word Artist, MC, Auctioneer, and Social Activist Teacher. From the back-roads of Southern Ontario to the Pan American...
Wayne Neon
Songs you've heard too many times, but not lately. Wayne Neon is the illegitimate love child of Bob Dylan and Duke Ellington. Memorable melodies, clever lyrics, rich voices, and solid rhythms are his hang-ups. His laser focused folk, jazz, blues, rock, skiffle,...
Ori Dagan
"Nathaniel: A Tribute to Nat King Cole" Silver Medal, Best Album, Global Music Awards '17; "Sweetheart" Best Jazz Song American Songwriting Awards '18 Award-winning Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and recording artist Ori Dagan is taking jazz to new and...
Clela Errington
“Clela has it all and she showcases her talents effortlessly, beautiful, spiritual, and earthy.” Fatea Records UK Clela Errington has a voice that is timeless and true, effortlessly reaching beyond technique and trends to wrap you in a warm soul embrace. Clela’s...
Faith Nolan
Afro Scotian Music Award, Chalmers Award, Honored Dyke(Toronto Pride), Recipient, Ontario Federation Labour Cultural Activist Award Faith Nolan a Queer Afro Scotian singer-songwriter and self-taught musician,folk singer , banjo ,guitar bluesharp her career spans...
Jerome Tucker Band
Winner Durham vocalist of the year 2011, CBC Song of the week Oct 2016, CBC sounds of the season 2016 JTB is a wickedly talented group of musicians delivering funk, soul and a blistering brand of rhythm and blues. Jerome Tucker Philadelphia area born, Co-wrote songs...
Vivienne Wilder
Vivienne Wilder is a Canadian singer, multi-instrumentalist, writer, and visual artist currently living in Toronto. Originally from sunny Saskatchewan, Wilder grew up in a musical family, the youngest daughter of an orchestra bassist father and torch-singer mother....
Dan McVeigh
New CD release 2018 - Resolutions, 2001 Brampton Arts Acclaim Award, Multiple Song Contest Winner (NSAI, Billboard Magazine) Dynamic singer-songwriter with 3 CD releases featuring award winning songs for songwriting. Dan McVeigh is an award winning songwriter with 3...
Q & A – Zoey Adams and Tony Quarrington
Cowriter, coproducer,performer - two original CDs: Q&A "Christmas Dream", Q&A "One More Thing". Writer/performer, 2 original CDs for Children:" ROWAN!" Seasoned actress, comedienne, director, singer, songwriter. Zoey Adams’ performance career has spanned many...
Barbara Lynch
Will You Ever Care for Me, Last CD released in 2009 and gained attention of the Cowboy Junkies and a place with their label Latent Records.
Barbara Lynch is a Toronto based singer songwriter. Her music has strong blues, old style jazz rhythms and boogie woogie piano influences.
Heather Luckhart
Blues-infused music with a message Heather Luckhart brings her life experiences and endurance into every musical moment. Luckhart’s connection to the blues is one she has earned. Her passion for the music community connects her internationally, which is evident...
David Storey
A SONG WRITER AS QUINTESSENTIALLY CANDIAN AS MAPLE SYRUP AND ICE STORMS BeatRoute magazine: “David Storey and the side Road Scholars effortlessly bring the boot stomping, sing along energy when the time is right, but also know how to settle into more pensive moments.”...
Jack de Keyzer
Jack de Keyzer, 2X Juno, 7X Maple Blues Winner, International blues guitarist, singer & song writer. Jack de Keyzer plays the blues world wide. One of Canada’s most awarded and in demand blues guitarists he has released 11 CD’s and 1 DVD. An exciting live...
Jon Brooks & The Outskirts Of Approval
“Brooks’ massive declamatory vibe and hypnotic, inimitable guitar playing gives an audience goosebumps you could grate cheese on.” - Paul Corby, 2019. A machine gun of sincerity saving us from the healers of sadness and unknowing. Jon Brooks’ music is polyphonic...
Terry Jones
Singer-songwriter, poet and performer, tempered by the 60s-a beatnic hippy radical imbued with lots of mirth apparently. (Image not available at time of posting) Singer-songwriter, poet and performer, tempered by the 60s-a beatnic hippy radical imbued with lots of...
The Layrite Boys
The Layrite Boys, Self titled EP released, 2017. Stay tuned for the full length LP record! Toronto's Old-time Country Duo. The new-old stock country sounds of The Layrite Boys hearken back to the Golden Age of country and bluegrass, but with feet firmly planted in the...
Isaak Bonk
Isaak is the Subject of 'Waiting in the Street' - A documentary by Shane Pendergast Isaak Bonk is a Toronto born musician, he plays a mixture of his his own compositions and pre-war/ folk revival era country blues and bluegrass. A TTC busker and musician about...
James Gordon
40th album "The Heritage Hall Sessions" released 2019. New one-man Show "James Gordon's Emergency Climate" Musical touring now. Veteran Canadian Songworker and Poetician. James Gordon is a Canadian songwriter/playwright/musician/producer and community activist....
Meg Tennant
New CD Echoed Light released in Spring 2019 Folk roots songwriter Meg Tennant's new CD Echoed Light offers up some hope, comfort and clarity. Originally from Northern Ontario, songwriter Meg Tennant is currently based in Toronto after spending many years on the...
Glen Hornblast
Glen Hornblast is an award-winning Toronto songwriter, well-known to the Toronto folk community. Glen Hornblast is a well-known Toronto singer-songwriter whose music is an intoxicating blend of folk, country, blues and jazz. His latest CD “Once In A Blue Moon” has...
VK Artist Promotion
Since 2013, VK Artist Promotion & Bookings has been working with talented artists across the GTA, supporting the live music scene in the city. VK offers live music entertainment, for any event or party, to help create an exciting and memorable experience. We are...
Seneca College Music Program
Seneca College’s music programs offer a unique educational opportunity to a select group of creative musicians. The intensive, hands-on curriculum, taught by some of Canada’s top music professionals, provides the students with the technical, musical and business...
Brampton Folk Club
The Brampton Folk Club is a nonprofit community group dedicated to promoting folk music in the Brampton area. We have been around for 22 years and have over 50 members from all over the GTA. We hold monthly song circles, present two concert series, hosts open mics and...
NSAI Toronto
NSAI Toronto has been part of the local songwriting community since 1992. NSAI Toronto has supported songwriters through monthly seminars on the art of songwriting and music industry education. They also provide opportunities for their members to perform in showcases...
Alfie Smith & Nicole Christian
Award-winning slide guitar duo, 2018 IBC contestants, Hamilton-based songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Alfie Smith and Nicole Christian are old-style slide guitarists, multi-instrumentalists and a blues duo not to be missed. Featuring Alfie's belting baritone...
Winterfolk Accommodation at Reduced Rate
Reduced Accommodation Rate with Promo Code Hotel Discounts are available to Winterfolk guests at The Annex Hotel, which is one of our venues. Attentive design and unparalleled comfort is what you can expect at the Annex. Save 15% on room rate with Promo Code...
Winterfolk Has a New Home
Presenting Winterfolk XVIII Feb 21, 22, 23, 2020
How Winterfolk XVII helped Paul Corby get through another winter weekend
By Paul Corby Feb 26, 2019, as printed in Roots Music Canada Magazine - A rousing carousel of song spun everything from simple roots folk to visceral blues scorchers past an audience of musical tourists this past weekend on the upper east bank of Toronto’s Don River....
Blues and Roots Radio on Winterfolk XVII
Reprinted from Roots and Blues Radio - I have been attending this event since I came to Canada ten years ago, In the past I have been a volunteer running the stage at the Black Swan Pub ( Upstairs ) and in recent years have covered the event for Blues & Roots...
Toronto Born Singer/Songwriter returns for Winterfolk
Ruth Schweitzer - Special to The CJN - Lynda Marks Kraar’s parents, both Holocaust survivors, were distressed when they saw their artistic, only child, now an ace guitarist, was preoccupied with music rather than concentrating on academics. “I think as...
Jerome Tucker Band
Cd released 2016 "Still on Fire" Winner song of the week CBC Here and Now 99.1FM CBC Sounds of the Season Host band 2016 We are a funky R&B soul band with a blistering groove. Jerome Tucker band is a blistering funky, rocky, exciting entity. Based out...
Winterfolk Festival Comes to Danforth
Reprinted from Danforth BIA Website ANNOUNCES FULL LINEUP FEBRUARY 22-24, 2019 www.winterfolk.com WHO: Donné Roberts, Jack de Keyzer, Gary Kendall Band, Mose Scarlett,Cassie & Maggie, Moscow Apartment, James Gordon, Ken Whiteley, Danny...
Chloe Watkinson – This Is Our Time
Reprinted from FYI Jan 25, 2019 - Chloe Watkinson: "This Is Our Time" (Aporia): This Toronto singer is gradually making inroads with the tracks she has been releasing over the past year, now spinning on 200+ radio stations in 26 countries, and this new cut, released...
Winterfolk XVII Announces Full Artist Line Up
FEBRUARY 22-24, 2019 www.winterfolk.com WHO: Donné Roberts, Mose Scarlett, Cassie & Maggie,Moscow Apartment, James Gordon, Ken Whiteley, Danny Marks, The Lifers, Tragedy Ann, David Storey, Ori Dagan,Chloe Watkinson, Sammy Duke, Ken Yoshioka, Jon...
The Blues of Winterfolk Tickets On Sale
Co Presented by The Toronto Blues Society
Scarborough teaser show a taste of Winterfolk tonight
Reprinted from Toronto Moon Magazine Jan 19, 2019, by Beverly Kreller - Festival-goers will have a chance to get a sneak preview of what’s in store at the 17th ANNUAL WINTERFOLK BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL when some of the finest folk, roots and blues...
Preview the Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival this weekend in Scarborough
Reprinted from Roots Music Canada Jan 18, 2019 - Music fans will have a chance to get a sneak preview of what’s in store at the 17th annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival when some of the finest folk, roots and blues artists will take the stage at St. Paul’s...
Winterfolk Volunteer Meet Up Jan 19
The Winterfolk Blues an Roots Music Festival will be back at Danforth and Broadview February 22- 24, 2019. We are looking for volunteers to help out over the weekend so if you want to get involved and hear some great live music please consider signing...
Ken Whiteley
7 Juno nominations for his own recordings in Blues, Roots, Traditional & Children’s categories 20+ Canadian Maple Blues Award nominations, Best Blues song for "Everybody has the Blues" (OCFF/FMO 2007) Estelle Klein Lifetime Achievement Award (OCFF/FMO) &...
Extended – Save 40% on Advance Winterfolk Wristbands Till Jan 31
Save on advanced wristband orders, as the price will be higher at the door. Order now and save!
Winterfolk XVII Preview Jan 19
Reprinted From Music News Digest - Acoustic Harvest hosts a Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival preview concert in Scarborough on Jan. 19 at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St. The event showcases some of the artists who'll play Winterfolk...
Winterfolk XVII Blues & Roots Festial
Reprinted from NOW Magazine - The 17th annual festival takes place at three venues and four stages in the Danforth area. This all-ages, mid-winter, weatherproof event features urban, blues, rock, jazz, country, folk and roots music. Performers...
Winterfolk Preview at Acoustic Harvest Jan 19
Acoustic Harvest + Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival Present: Winterfolk XVII Preview - Saturday, January 19 - St. Paul's United Church, 200 McIntosh St. Scarborough, ON - Doors 7:30pm | Music 8: For Immediate Release / Please Retain For Listings Acoustic...
Gary Kendall Band
The 9th Annual Maple Blues Awards, Bassist Of The Year, Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto Everyone knows Gary Kendall as oft-elected Maple Blues’ Bassist of the Year, blues man about town and keeper of the bottom end for Downchild. But Gary’s alter ego is...
Jon Brooks
No One Travels Alone (Borealis/2018), is first example in popular music of an album written and recorded in circular, 'corona' form. 4 x Nominee 'Songwriter of the Year' (2007/2009/2012/2014) @ The Canadian Folk Music Awards Jon Brooks writes songs to calm those...
Alfie Smith
Representing Western new York Blues Society in Memphis at the International Blues Challenge Guitar Blues Slide singer songwriter "Hamilton is blessed with a wealth of great blues guitarists. None is better than Alfie Smith when it comes to the acoustic slide...
Acoustic Harvest hosts Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival preview concert in Scarborough
Acoustic Harvest and Winterfolk XVII Blues & Roots Festival are teaming up to present the Winterfolk XVII Preview and Benefit Concert on Saturday, Jan. 19 at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., in Scarborough. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the music starts...
Mike McKenna
Toronto born Mike McKenna is a blues guitar player who in has played with Luke & the Apostles, Downchild, MeKenna Mendelson Mainline, and more. Opened for Jefferson Airplane & Grateful Dead Toronto born Mike McKenna is a blues guitar player who in has played...
David McLachlan
Performing songwriter who has recorded four albums of original song. Latest album "Traveling Truthfully" available Dec 1/2016. Honourable Mention for Songwriting-Bandwars (Mike Pinder of Moody...
For King & Country
Songs about Canadians in the First World War, by Tony Quarrington For King and Country will feature Toronto musician-composer Tony Quarrington’s new CD about Canadians and their contributions during the First World War. The roots-music songs will be performed by...
Jack de Keyzer
2 X Juno Award Winner 7 X Maple Blues Award Winner Jack de Keyzer is a 2 X Juno (Canada’s Grammy) and 7X Maple Blues award winning artist, blues guitarist, singer, song writer and producer and one of the finest blues guitarists on the scene today. Jack de...
Alana and Leigh Cline
Alana & Leigh Cline are a Toronto based Celtic fiddle/guitar instrumental duo who combine Irish, Cape Breton and Scottish styles to create their own sound. Irish, Scottish and Cape Breton Traditional Fiddle & Guitar Duo "I am listening to your CD and it's...
Danny Marks
Danny Marks is a genre bending stage performer who can blend music and humor seamlessly, with style and authenticity. star of stage screen and radio holder of the Maple Blues Award for Lifetime Achievement Celebrated Musician and Broadcaster Danny Marks began to play...
Lynn Harrison
One of the Toronto music scene’s enduring treasures, Lynn Harrison writes songs that speak to the heart and inspire audiences of all ages Also an ordained Unitarian minister Releasing her sixth recording in 2019 Host of “The Bridge” inspirational open stage A gifted...
Roger Clown
Roger Clown has been performing for five decades successfully, in a variety of group and solo offerings, live and electronically, for audiences of all sizes, social standing, ages, genders, and abilities. happily. Roger Clown has been performing for five decades...
Chloe Watkinson
With a solid music education and a rich performance history (including at Preservation Hall and leading a brass band in New Orleans, and playing regional clubs and festivals in Canada and the US) Chloe launched her solo career in 2018, performing at Toronto venues...
Brian Gladstone
Brian Gladstone is an analogue techno-hippie trapped in a digital world. Gladstone's five albums have all gained worldwide acclaim and global airplay. Brian Gladstone is the founder and active festival director for Winterfolk, an annual blues and roots festival...
Maggie & Mr. Rogers
Maggie & Mr. Rogers put a fresh spin on Folk and Jazz standards, with a repertoire that spans decades. "Maggie & Mr. Rogers Make Jazz and Folk Belong Together" — Gary 17 - Publisher, Toronto Moon Magazine About our first recording... "Soundscape and...
Emilyn Stam and John David Williams
Emilyn Stam and John David Williams merge the melodic voices of violin and clarinet, with a touch of accordion, creating a modern, playful sound steeped in traditions from regions of Europe and North America. “Ingenious, witty…” – fROOTS Magazine (UK)...
Alessia Cohle
With several tours across the country, being a part of the CCMA house band, and receiving numerous awards, Alessia Cohle’s love for all styles of music has helped her define and create her own unique sound, joining the next wave of artists who continue to...
STAV
Winner, Folk Alliance Australia 'Young Artist of the Year' 2018 Debut Canada national tour February 2019 including official showcase at FAI 'The Horizon Line' CD released 2016, 2 singles released in 2018 The 2018 Folk Alliance Australia 'Young Artist of the...
Q & A
Their first two gigs were in a bookstore and a barbershop. Tony Quarrington and Zoey Adams They wrote 50 songs in our first year of co-composing. With a combined hundred years of professional work, they are poised to be an overnight success He was a veteran...
Lynda Kraar
Original songs and songs inspired from the soundtrack of my life. Performer, Musicians on Call (NYC) Award-winning author of short stories and poetry Fronts the Palisades All-Star Revue: An American Music Experience Lynda Marks Kraar got her professional start in the...
Sue and Dwight
Songwriters, singers, musicologists, authors, advocates, activists Socially conscious contemporary folk music with a few twists Creators of Canada’s only tribute to the 60’s folk revival, 'Where Have All the Folk Songs Gone’ Born too late to be part of the 1960’s folk...
Tony Quarrington
Juno Award Winning Producer for Willie P. Bennett's HEARTSTRINGS (1998) Latest album is FOR KING AND COUNTRY, new songs about Canada in WW1. One of the most appreciated tributes to my work was Winterfolk's album SONGS OF TONY QUARRINGTON I've been around the...
Mark the Dates Winterfolk XVII – Feb 22-24, 2019
Winterfolk XVII Festival News Dec 18, 2018 Winterfolk XVII Blues and Roots Festival Mark the Dates - Winterfolk XVII Feb 22-24, 2019 Be sure to mark your calendars for the 17th Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival taking place...
Sammy Duke
New CD "Terminus" Released July 2018 Three time JUNO-nominated percussionist One-man-band and folk fusion songwriter - performing on eight instruments simultaneously! You would never be able to mistake one-man-band Sammy Duke for anyone else once he starts performing...
Steve Raiken
Steve Raiken is appreciated by audiences as a very talented singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist Steve Raiken has been playing guitar and singing for 50 years. As a student at the University of Buffalo in the late 1960s, Raiken immersed himself in the folk...
Simone Morris
New original jazz album "Settling Up" released November 2018 hit #1 on iTunes Canada Jazz Chart in its first week Toronto jazz vocalist SIMONE MORRIS exudes a rare blend of soulfulness and subtlety - a natural storyteller who artfully lures audiences into her...
The Barrel Boys
New Album, Cold Spring, Released 2017 A 5-piece bluegrass powerhouse featuring rich vocal harmonies, killer picking, and a fun-loving, down-to-earth stage presence, The Barrel Boys are a unique staple of the Toronto music scene. Established in 2012, The Barrel Boys...
Doris Folkens
Winner, Songs from the Heart Contest 2017 Debut Album Released 2018 Doris Folkens is developing a reputation in Canada's music scene as a storyteller, reviving tales of past generations with old-time inspired folk and nostalgia. Doris Folkens turns stories into folk...
Ken Yoshioka
2nd solo CD released in 2012 Featured in independent documentary film "Harmonica Man From Japan"2006 Ken Yoshioka sings blues, plays guitar and harmonica with soul. Ken Yoshioka is a Toronto based blues singer/songwriter, harmonica/guitar player, originally from...
Ori Dagan
Critically Acclaimed New Album: “Nathaniel: A Tribute to Nat King Cole” Winner, “Best Album” Silver Medal at the Global Music Awards Award-winning singer, songwriter and recording artist Ori Dagan is taking jazz to new and exciting places. His rich baritone voice and...
David Storey and the Side Road Scholars
David Storey is excited to announce the release of his new album "made in Canada" which continues the pattern established on two previous releases of wry wit and penetrating insights about life’s challenges, characters and passions. With a dynamic career that over 40...
James Gordon
About to release his 40th album "Heritage Sessions" Composer of "Frobisher Bay" which has become a Canadian classic with over 100 covers worldwide Co-founder of legendary folk trio Tamarack, Guelph-based James Gordon has gone on to a thriving solo career with more...
Mark The Dates WFXVII – Feb 22-24, 2019
WINTERFOLK XVII BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 22-24, 2019 WHO: Some of the best blues & roots artists on the Canadian music scene today WHAT: The 17th Annual Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival WHERE: Various venues...
Mr. Rick
Mr. Rick was one of the featured performers in "The Harry Smith Anthology, tribute to American Folk Music" Singer, guitarist, and player of old time Roots Americana, Mr. Rick (aka Rick Zolkower) was born in post war Detroit. Rick learned his craft by watching,...