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Carla Muller toasts her 32-year relationship on ‘Another Morning After’

It’s easy to take what we have for granted in the moment, and Woolwich, ON-based folk artist Carla Muller perfectly captures that sentiment with her new single “Another Morning After.” Featuring whimsical violin, acoustic guitar, banjo, and upright bass, “Another ...
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How Canada stands out from other places to tour, according ...

So what would happen if three blues artists from different parts of the world got together in a kitchen to play some music, tell stories and generally fool around? Earlier this year, audiences from Whitehorse to St. John’s found out ...
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Ryan Wayne is readying the release of Crow Among the ...

Accomplished Americana/roots-rock singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Wayne releases his debut solo album, Crow Amongst The Sparrows on Friday, Sept. 22  – followed by an album release matinee party on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Dakota Tavern in Toronto. Ryan will ...
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Why Rae Spoon’s album about their cancer journey sounds so ...

“I’m happier now than I’ve ever been,” Rae Spoon said, speaking to me on the phone on Aug. 11, the release day for their new album, Not Dead Yet. “When I’m on stage, I’m just happy the whole time.” I’m ...
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Dispatches from Summerfolk day three (Sunday) night time

Flautist and singer Allison Lupton with her excellent band opened the evening on the main stage. It was a lovely sunny afternoon with beautiful views of the Georgian Bay water. We are quite convinced that Allison knows how to design ...
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Dispatches from Summerfolk, day three (Sunday) daytime

Sunday morning opened with a 90-minute gospel blues show on the main stage. The Lee Boys (from Miami) were in fine form, and according to Saturday night’s host, David Newland, promised redemption for those who showed up. We got there ...
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Dispatches from Summerfolk day two (Saturday) night time

Playing various percussion instruments and drums, the stilt walkers Tallbeat lead the children’s parade this evening just before the start of the evening’s main stage performances. Artistic Director James Keelaghan directed the parade from the kids playground around to the ...
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Dispatches from Summerfolk day two (Saturday) daytime

The first workshop stage of Saturday morning was titled The Voice – Owen Sound. Windborne from Massachusetts, doing their Summerfolk debut, led off with a gorgeous four-piece harmony a cappella piece, a very old protest song. Next was Cara Luft’s ...
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Dispatches from Summerfolk day one (Friday)

The Friday night audience at Summerfolk was captivated and entranced by singer-songwriter Mimi O’Bonsawin’s performance. Her voice is glorious. She sings of powerful women, the land, farming, water, and dreams. Everything she does is infused with a singular spirituality. Hailing ...
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Loryn Taggart’s cinematic folk-pop ballad is an auspicious preview of ...

Just when the track list was set for her forthcoming album, Loryn Taggart found inspiration in fellow Canadian artist Jadea Kelly’s 2022 release, Happy. In the middle of the pandemic, Loryn took a chance and connected with Jadea to gauge ...