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  • The Maywoods (John Prine Experience) ~ Westport, ON

    The Cove Inn 2 Bedford Street, Westport, ON, Canada

    The Maywoods are an Ottawa Valley-based quartet dedicated to honouring and performing the songs and music of legendary singer-songwriter John Prine. Formed in 2023, the band features Vicki Brittle, Tyler Craig, Nathan Sloniowski and Jessica Winskell. Known for their rich harmonies, multi-instrumental arrangements and storytelling, The Maywoods share Prine's catalogue through heartfelt interpretations and sing-alongs. […]

  • Sue Foley – One Guitar Woman ~ Moose Creek, ON

    Moose Creek Recreation Hall 2 Munroe Street, Moose Creek, ON, Canada

    Sue Foley is a multi-award-winning blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose latest album, One Guitar Woman: A Tribute to the Female Pioneers of Guitar, was nominated for the 2025 GRAMMY® Award for Best Traditional Blues Album. Known for her fiery playing and soulful voice, Foley blends Texas blues grit with refined fingerstyle technique, whether on […]

  • Whitehorse ~ Carleton Place, ON

    Carleton Place Arena 75 Neelin Street, Carleton Place, ON, Canada

    For the first time, Whitehorse hit the road as a true family band — a full-circle moment where two decades of music-making now span generations on stage. With their new album All I Want Is All of It, Whitehorse return to the sound that first defined them: folk-rock romanticism, raw storytelling, and the lived-in chemistry […]

  • Whitehorse ~ Morrisburg, ON

    St. James Anglican Church, Morrisburg 20 High St, Morrisburg, ON, Canada

    For the first time, Whitehorse hit the road as a true family band — a full-circle moment where two decades of music-making now span generations on stage. With their new album All I Want Is All of It, Whitehorse return to the sound that first defined them: folk-rock romanticism, raw storytelling, and the lived-in chemistry […]

  • The Irish Descendants ~ Meaford, ON

    Meaford Hall Arts and Cultural Centre 12 Nelson St. E, Meaford, ON, Canada

    From the rugged shores of Newfoundland the Far East of the Western World originates one of Canada’s most celebrated folk groups, The Irish Descendants. For over 35 years, this multi-award-winning ensemble has captivated audiences across North America and beyond, performing more than 8,000 live shows and earning a reputation for musical excellence and cultural storytelling. […]

  • Sue Foley – One Guitar Woman ~ Carleton Place, ON

    Carleton Place Arena 75 Neelin Street, Carleton Place, ON, Canada

    Sue Foley is a multi-award-winning blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose latest album, One Guitar Woman: A Tribute to the Female Pioneers of Guitar, was nominated for the 2025 GRAMMY® Award for Best Traditional Blues Album. Known for her fiery playing and soulful voice, Foley blends Texas blues grit with refined fingerstyle technique, whether on […]

  • Reuben and The Dark ~ Almonte, ON

    Almonte Old Town Hall 14 Bridge Street, Almonte, ON, Canada

    Reuben and The Dark have built a reputation as one of Canada’s most stirring live acts, captivating audiences worldwide with performances that range from intimate club shows to celebrated international festivals. Their magnetic stage presence has earned them invitations to share bills with Vance Joy, Mumford and Sons, Boy & Bear, Leif Vollebekk, and The […]

  • The Irish Descendants ~ Fergus, ON

    Fergus Grand Theatre 244 Saint Andrew St. W, Fergus, ON, Canada

    From the rugged shores of Newfoundland the Far East of the Western World originates one of Canada’s most celebrated folk groups, The Irish Descendants. For over 35 years, this multi-award-winning ensemble has captivated audiences across North America and beyond, performing more than 8,000 live shows and earning a reputation for musical excellence and cultural storytelling. […]

  • Lloyd Spiegel ~ Newboro, ON

    Newboro United Church 6 Carlton Street, Newboro, ON, Canada

    Lloyd Spiegel is a bluesman at his core, a guitarist by trade, a comedian by nature and a showman at heart. He blends powerful vocals and jaw-dropping guitar prowess with a knack for humour and storytelling to deliver a unique, captivating performance that crosses genres and generations. With 10 albums to his name, the 14 […]

  • Sue Foley – One Guitar Woman ~ Carp, ON

    Carp Agricultural Hall 3790 Carp Road, Carp, ON, Canada

    Sue Foley is a multi-award-winning blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose latest album, One Guitar Woman: A Tribute to the Female Pioneers of Guitar, was nominated for the 2025 GRAMMY® Award for Best Traditional Blues Album. Known for her fiery playing and soulful voice, Foley blends Texas blues grit with refined fingerstyle technique, whether on […]

  • The Maywoods (John Prine Experience) ~ Almonte, ON

    Almonte Old Town Hall 14 Bridge Street, Almonte, ON, Canada

    The Maywoods are an Ottawa Valley-based quartet dedicated to honouring and performing the songs and music of legendary singer-songwriter John Prine. Formed in 2023, the band features Vicki Brittle, Tyler Craig, Nathan Sloniowski and Jessica Winskell. Known for their rich harmonies, multi-instrumental arrangements and storytelling, The Maywoods share Prine's catalogue through heartfelt interpretations and sing-alongs. […]

  • Whitehorse ~ Russell, ON

    Russell Agricultural Society 1076 Concession St, Russell, ON, Canada

    For the first time, Whitehorse hit the road as a true family band — a full-circle moment where two decades of music-making now span generations on stage. With their new album All I Want Is All of It, Whitehorse return to the sound that first defined them: folk-rock romanticism, raw storytelling, and the lived-in chemistry […]

  • Danny Michel ~ Navan, ON

    St. Mary's Hall 1171 Smith Road, Navan, ON, Canada

    The only good thing about not shopping in record stores like we used to is that you don’t have to figure out what genre to look for Danny Michel under. If that were the case, you could try searching under rock, pop, folk, world, or even classical. His own self-described musical A.D.D. has kept his […]

  • Fortunate Ones ~ Manotick, ON

    Manotick United Church 5567 Manotick Main St, Manotick, ON, Canada

    Fortunate Ones is a contemporary folk duo from Newfoundland. Celebrated for their harmony-entwined songs of hope, resilience, and the human condition and their joyfully disarming live shows, they have toured relentlessly, bringing their open-hearted performances to thousands of people across North America and beyond. Catherine and Andrew have been busy since the release of their […]

  • Pokey LaFarge ~ Pontypool, ON

    Pontypool Community Centre 254 John St., Pontypool, ON, Canada

    For two decades, Pokey LaFarge has walked his own effortlessly cool road as an exceptionally iconoclastic troubadour – forthright, genuine, and markedly keen to put it all out there. Rent Money now sees him pushing forward yet again in what can be safely declared his finest collection to date, both as an heartfelt expression of […]

  • Logan Staats ~ Maberly, ON

    Althorpe Bolingbroke Community Hall 3166 Bolingbroke Road, Maberly, ON, Canada

    Hailing from Six Nations of the Grand River, and fresh from his triumphant performance at the Los Angeles Kia Forum in front of 18,000 screaming fans for ‘Life is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson’, Mohawk artist Logan Staats continues to prove his performance and songwriting ability. Recent highlights include a Juno Award […]

  • Pokey LaFarge ~ Peterborough, ON

    Wesley Hall - New Canadians Centre 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, Canada

    For two decades, Pokey LaFarge has walked his own effortlessly cool road as an exceptionally iconoclastic troubadour – forthright, genuine, and markedly keen to put it all out there. Rent Money now sees him pushing forward yet again in what can be safely declared his finest collection to date, both as an heartfelt expression of […]

  • Danny Michel ~ Westmeath, ON

    Westmeath & District Recreation Centre 119 Synton St, Westmeath, ON, Canada

    The only good thing about not shopping in record stores like we used to is that you don’t have to figure out what genre to look for Danny Michel under. If that were the case, you could try searching under rock, pop, folk, world, or even classical. His own self-described musical A.D.D. has kept his […]

  • Fortunate Ones ~ Seeley’s Bay, ON

    Seeley's Bay Community Hall 151 Main Street, Seeley's Bay, ON, Canada

    Fortunate Ones is a contemporary folk duo from Newfoundland. Celebrated for their harmony-entwined songs of hope, resilience, and the human condition and their joyfully disarming live shows, they have toured relentlessly, bringing their open-hearted performances to thousands of people across North America and beyond. Catherine and Andrew have been busy since the release of their […]

  • Logan Staats ~ Morton, ON

    Morton Community Hall 13 Judd St., Lyndhurst, ON, Canada

    Hailing from Six Nations of the Grand River, and fresh from his triumphant performance at the Los Angeles Kia Forum in front of 18,000 screaming fans for ‘Life is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson’, Mohawk artist Logan Staats continues to prove his performance and songwriting ability. Recent highlights include a Juno Award […]

  • Pokey LaFarge ~ Norwood, ON

    Norwood Old Town Hall 2357 County Rd. 45, Norwood, ON, Canada

    For two decades, Pokey LaFarge has walked his own effortlessly cool road as an exceptionally iconoclastic troubadour – forthright, genuine, and markedly keen to put it all out there. Rent Money now sees him pushing forward yet again in what can be safely declared his finest collection to date, both as an heartfelt expression of […]

  • Danny Michel ~ Burritts Rapids, ON

    Burritts Rapids Community Hall 23 Grenville Street, Burritts Rapids, ON, Canada

    The only good thing about not shopping in record stores like we used to is that you don’t have to figure out what genre to look for Danny Michel under. If that were the case, you could try searching under rock, pop, folk, world, or even classical. His own self-described musical A.D.D. has kept his […]

  • Fortunate Ones ~ Carleton Place, ON

    Carleton Place Arena 75 Neelin Street, Carleton Place, ON, Canada

    Fortunate Ones is a contemporary folk duo from Newfoundland. Celebrated for their harmony-entwined songs of hope, resilience, and the human condition and their joyfully disarming live shows, they have toured relentlessly, bringing their open-hearted performances to thousands of people across North America and beyond. Catherine and Andrew have been busy since the release of their […]

  • Royal Wood ~ Mississippi Mills (Almonte), ON

    Union Hall 1984 Wolf Grove Rd, Mississippi Mills, ON, Canada

    Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Royal Wood returns with his new album Dear John, available now. Described as “a letter to himself,” the record reunites him with five-time Grammy winner Ryan Freeland and features musicians Ash Soan and Hutch Hutchinson. With more than 30 million streams and song placements on Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice, Royal’s […]

  • Rum Ragged ~ Merrickville, ON

    The Pews 100 St Lawrence Street, Merrickville, ON, Canada

    Formed by Aaron Collis and Mark Manning, Rum Ragged takes a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home, the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland. Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, guitar and button accordion, these new champions of East Coast music enliven and enlighten audiences with both songs and tune sets which they […]

  • Rum Ragged ~ Lanark, ON

    Watson's Corners Community Hall 1132 Dalhousie 3rd Concession, Lanark, ON, Canada

    Formed by Aaron Collis and Mark Manning, Rum Ragged takes a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home, the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland. Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, guitar and button accordion, these new champions of East Coast music enliven and enlighten audiences with both songs and tune sets which they […]