Ariana Gillis – The Maze
Several years ago I adopted the practice of waiting until after I’d seen an artist in concert for the first time before I listened to any of their music. My goal was to avoid going to a show with any ...
15 facts about Richard Flohil as he celebrates his 85th ...
Iconic Canadian industry mogul Richard Flohil has already had lots of practice at birthday parties. He’s had so much practice at growing old gracefully that no one around the scene is currently laying claim to being older than him. At ...
Check out this new crowdfunding video from the New Customs
Since 2016, The New Customs (Emma Cloney and Dale Brown) have been carving out their own unique style of indie folk music. With two albums and over 200 shows played across every corner of Canada already, the duo has taken ...
Downchild Blues Band 50th Anniversary Party at the Toronto Jazz ...
L.to R.: Paul Shaffer, Donny Walsh, Mike Fitzpatrick, Chuck Jackson, Dan Aykroyd, Gary Kendall, Pat Carey “What a great night to be playin’ the blues, eh?” ~ Chuck Jackson The stained alleyways and decrepit staircases that germinated the talent and ...
Kevin Closs – ‘Song of Svalbard’
Count Kevin Closs among that elite group of folk singer-songwriters that has managed to merge their love of music and their love of adventure travel. Ian Tamblyn might’ve pioneered this rather unique career path, but others, notably Roots Music Canada ...
Jessica Heine – ‘Figure it Out’ live (video)
Earlier this month, we told you about Fallen Tree Records, the brand new Canadian folk-roots label launched by Peter Chapman, who used to work over at Stoney Plain records. We’ll now we’re thrilled to premiere new music from the label. ...
Preview this year’s Canadian folk festivals with this AMAZING festival ...
Planning to go to a folk music festival in Canada this summer? We’ve created the perfect playlist for you to listen to, whether you’re driving, flying, or walking across the country. With over nine hours of music and 74 artists ...
Twas Now releases Flesh and Bone and “Family Roots” video
For anyone who has lived in Kitchener, ON since the 1980s, it’s a safe bet they know the enigmatic graffiti adorning a prominent railroad bridge that simply states, “Twas Now.” No one really knows who put it there or what ...
Oh Susanna – June 7 at the Longboat Hall in ...
I was fortunate enough to catch Oh Susanna (Suzie Ungerleider) at the Longboat Hall in Toronto on Friday, June 7. It was a very special concert as it marked the 20th anniversary of her debut full-length album Johnston, which was ...
Bruce Cockburn is releasing a new instrumental album this fall
True North Records has announced a Sept. 20 world-wide release date for Crowing Ignites, the new all-instrumental CD from legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn. Bruce has also announced his North American tour (dates below) with more shows to be confirmed. Crowing ...