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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...
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 of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 second release in their multi-genre triple EP offering, One More FOLK Thing,...
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 embodies the spirit of that time. Both are songwriters whose work focuses on...
WINTERFOLK BLUES & ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL @ TRANZAC CLUB
POSTED BY BK ON MARCH 21, 2020 IN MUSIC REVIEWS, REVIEWS by Wayne Baggs Reprinted from BK Hats off to Brian Gladstone for pulling it all together. Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival offers an impressive...
The Country Radio Show Winterfolk Edition with Tony Quarrington & Suzanne Jarvie
Hosted by Dave Woods. This year's Winterfolk Artistic Director Tony Quarrington & Canadiana Americana singer-songwriter Suzanne Jarvie join Dave Woods on this episode to discuss the upcoming Winterfolk Blues & Roots...
Toronto’s 18th Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival
Toronto’s 18th Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival Sets the Stage for 2020 — Announces Three Showcase Events in Addition to Wristband-Accessed Shows Winterfolk XVIII is Set for February 21st, 22nd & 23rd in...
Paige Rutledge
Brand new single, Without Me, available now on all streaming platforms! Paige Rutledge is a young, energetic performer you don't want to miss. Paige Rutledge is an up and coming Canadian Country artist to watch. Paige has...
Kate Mallen
2018 Taste of Country Riser Buffalo based singer songwriter and Taste of Country Riser. Kate Mallen is a singer songwriter from Buffalo, N.Y. and a member of NSAI’s Toronto. In 2018 she won Taste of Country’s ‘Riser’...
Yan-Nick Michaud
Canadian barefoot multi-instrumentalist Yan-Nick Michaud spills his out to the stage with a strong sense of love, honesty a humility. With one bare foot rattling various homemade shakers and the other thumping upside the...
Just Jillian
Debut album "What Day Is It" now available Worldwide Just Jillian is a solo artist with a long history in the Toronto music scene. “The Toronto based artist clearly doesn’t construct her sound around any boundaries...
Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival Celebrates 18 Years – February 21-23 2020
Submitted By Sandy Graham - Fri Jan 24, 2020 - Reprinted from Cashbox Magazine Canada - Toronto is a music mecca for festivals and events in the spring and summer months, but the event that takes the same concept...
Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival Celebrates 18 Years – February 21-23 2020
Submitted by Sandy Graham - Reprinted from Record World Magazine Toronto is a music mecca for festivals and events in the spring and summer months, but the event that takes the same concept indoors is the Winterfolk...
Toronto’s 18th Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival 2020 Announces Full Musical Lineup
Toronto's 18th Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival 2020 Announces Full Musical Lineup Extended Deadline for Early Bird Passes Festival's Move to NEW Venues More than 100 Artists on 5 Stages for 3 Days of Music...
Winterfolk XVIII Meeting Notes Jan 7, 2020
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Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival
Reprinted with Thanks from Live Music Ontario Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival is on Brunswick Ave (Near Spadina and Bloor) in Toronto Feb. 21-24, 2020. It’s an all-ages,...
Acoustic Harvest Presents ‘A Taste of Winterfolk’ January 18
Acoustic Harvest presents A Taste of Winterfolk on Saturday, January 18, 2020 Acoustic Harvest presents a sneak preview of the Winterfolk XVIII Blues and Roots Festival, a jam-packed night of music and a teaser for the...
Winterfolk Artists
Winterfolk XVIII presents a stellar line up of artists this year. Check out the performers list.
Wristbands
Discount Valid to January 30, 2020 Advanced wristbands at $15.00! Avoid line ups in the cold. Order early to avoid disappointment – can sell out quickly! Avoid lineups at the door. A wristband allows entry to over 90...
The Queen Street Cowboys
Winterfolk this year is proud to present the return of Glen Hornblast & the Queen Street Cowboys ! Winterfolk this year is proud to present the return of Glen Hornblast & the Queen Street Cowboys playing their blend...
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...
Winterfolk XVIII News December 29, 2019
Winterfolk XVIII News December 30, 2019 Below: Jack de Keyzer Guitar Jam at Winterfolk XVII (last year) Visit the Winterfolk Website 3 Days Left - Advance Wristbands on Sale - Order Now Save 40% on wristbands...
FYI Music Digest
Toronto’s annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival turns 18 in 2020, and has made a major change. Written by Kerry Doole, FYI Music Digest - Long based in a cluster of venues in the Danforth and Broadvew area, it is...