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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 Blues, and Canadian Folk Music-winners including Lynn Miles, Jack de Keyzer, Swamperella and Wendell Ferguson.
Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival is on Brunswick Ave (near Spadina Avenue and Bloor Street), the all-ages, mid-winter, weatherproof event, is where you’ll find the best of urban, blues, rock, jazz, country, folk and roots music, emulating a multi-stage rural summer festival.
More than 150 artists will be performing on 5 stages. The festival will also include special tribute events, an awards ceremony, community stages and various themed musical workshops with something for everyone to enjoy in venues including The Tranzac Club and The Annex Hotel.
WHEN:
February 21-23, 2020
February 21, 7:00 pm – 1:00 am
February 22, 1:00 pm – 1:00 am
February 23, 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm
WHERE: Two venues in the Annex, Toronto
Tranzac Club (three stages), 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON | accessible location
Annex Hotel (two stages), 296 Brunswick Ave., Toronto, ON | save 15% on room rate with promo code WINTERFOLKANNEX
ARTISTS: More than 150 artists to perform, including:
Juno and multi Canadian Folk Music award winner Lynn Miles
Juno Award-winning blues artist Jack de Keyzer
Authentic Cajun/Zydeco band Swamperella
Multi-award-winning guitarist Wendell Ferguson
WRISTBANDS ON SALE NOW! Save 40% on advance Winterfolk Wristbands, only $15 till December 31, 2019. Order early to avoid disappointment – can sell out quickly! Avoid lineups at the door. A wristband allows entry to over 90 performances. The festival will be asking up to $25.00 at the door.
Wristbands will be mailed on January 2, 2020
Purchase here: https://www.winterfolk.com/tickets-2/
For more information on the festival, schedule and for updates, please visit www.winterfolk.com.
A MESSAGE FROM FESTIVAL DIRECTOR BRIAN GLADSTONE
Winterfolk XVIII is celebrating its 8th birthday and its move west from the city’s east end, to Toronto’s historic Annex neighbourhood.
More than 150 artists will perform on five stages in two venues during the annual 3-day festival on February 21-23, 2020. Three of the stages are in the culturally significant Tranzac Club, an accessible venue on Brunswick Avenue just south of Bloor Street, with a 1960s coffeehouse atmosphere.
We’re thrilled that two Winterfolk’s stages are in the beautiful Annex Hotel, just steps away from the Tranzac. One of the hotel’s Winterfolk stages will be located in the hotel’s Cafe and Wine Bar, a tranquil room with a modern minimalist design and a glowing warmth.
Shareable plates are on the menu, along with cocktails and a wine list curated by a local sommelier. Winterfolk acts will also be presented in the hotel’s more intimate room, the Annex Commons. We’re looking forward to bringing the talented artists of Winterfolk, both audience favourites and exciting new performers, to the Annex this February.
This year’s combined celebration affirmed what we in Toronto have long recognized – that this city has an unwavering commitment to music excellence.
WEBSITE: www.winterfolk.com
