Advance Ticket Pricing Ends Jan 31 – Order Now!
Advance Ticket Pricing ends Jan 31 Pieces go up Jan 31, Midnight. Offer will not be extended or repeated. We expect to be sold out in advance – so order now. 3 Day Weekend Pass – Feb 14, 15, 16 2025 – $40.00 till Jan 31 – Door price is...
Toronto’s Winterfolk XXIII Celebrates Another Year Of Folk, Blues & Roots Music
Winterfolk, Toronto’s beloved annual celebration of folk, blues, and roots music, returns for its 23rd year from Feb. 14-16 at the iconic Tranzac Club. This year’s festival promises an extraordinary mix of established artists, including Michael Jerome Browne, Dala,...
Winterfolk music festival returns downtown for 23rd year
Once a small grassroots event, the Winterfolk festival will draw 150 performers to Toronto’s Tranzac Club in February TorontoToday Staff Jan 1, 2025 9:00 A Festival founder Brian Gladstone performs at a past Winterfest. The festival offers audiences folk,...
Lynn Miles Coming to Winterfolk
Lynn Miles COMING TO Winterfolk XXIII Blues and Roots Festival – Feb 14, 15, 16, 2025 – Last night’s concert, presented by Acoustic Harvest, was a standout event with Treasa Levasseur opening for Lynn Miles to a full house.
Almost a Quarter Century of Winterfolk
June 8 Artists_copy (2) Once a small grassroots event, the Winterfolk festival will draw 150 performers to Toronto’s Tranzac Club in February – TorontoToday Staff A downtown Toronto celebration of folk, blues and roots music will return for its 23rd year...
Winterfolk XXIII Back for 23rd Year
Winterfolk XXIII: Celebrating 23 Years of Folk, Blues, and Roots Music in Toronto December 20, 2024. Reprinted From Record World International February 14–16, 2025 Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, ON Friday, February 14: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Saturday,...
Winterfolk XXIII: Celebrating 23 Years of Folk, Blues, and Roots Music in Toronto – Feb 14 -16, 2025
Winterfolk, Toronto’s beloved annual celebration of folk, blues, and roots music, returns for its 23rd year from February 14–16, 2025 …
Winterfolk XXIII in Toronto
Cashbox Magazine, Dec 20, 2024 by Sandy Graham February 14 –16, 2025 Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, ON Friday, February 14: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Saturday, February 15: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Sunday, February 16: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Winterfolk,...
Winterfolk XXIII: Celebrating 23 Years of Folk, Blues, and Roots Music in Toronto – Feb 14-16, 2025
February 14–16, 2025 Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, ON Friday, February 14: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Saturday, February 15: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Sunday, February 16: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Winterfolk, Toronto’s beloved annual celebration of folk, blues, and roots...
Winterfolk Celebrates 23 Years of Folk, Blues & Roots Music in Toronto
This year’s festival combines iconic performers with fresh, youthful energy. By Darryl Sterdan – 2024-12-19 Winterfolk, Toronto’s beloved annual celebration of folk, blues, and roots music, returns for its 23rd year from Feb. 14-16 at the Tranzac...
TORONTO’S WINTERFOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES PERFORMERS FOR 2024 SPRING FESTIVAL
Posted by Jesse Read | May 22, 2024 | Winterfolk Music Festival is proud to announce its inaugural Spring Edition event taking place on June 8th, 2024 at Toronto’s historic Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard Street E. This special edition of the festival promises to...
Winterfolk Springs Into Action
The Toronto music festival has announced the first performers for its June event. Winterfolk Music Festival is proud to announce its inaugural Spring Edition event taking place on June 8, 2024 at Toronto’s historic Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St. E. This special...
Toronto’s Winterfolk Music Festival Spring Edition – June 8, 2024
Winterfolk Music Festival is proud to announce its inaugural Spring Edition event taking place on June 8th, 2024 at Toronto’s historic Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard Street E. This special edition of the festival promises to be a celebration of local talent,...
Winterfolk Festival Takes Hiatus in 2024
Toronto’s highly regarded Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival will be temporarily suspended for the entirety of 2024, signaling a departure from its annual celebration of diverse musical talents and the unique winter atmosphere it brings. The decision stems from the...
Winterfolk in Top 50 Toronto Winter Events
Winterfolk Music Festival The Winterfolk Music Festival is a celebrated festival of live music in Toronto for over 20 years. Taking place at the end of February, Winterfolk showcases over 100 artists across five stages in Kensington Market. It’s an all-ages, winter...
Toronto’s Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival
Toronto’s Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival Marks 21st Year Featuring Sultans of String, Gary Kendall Band, Anne Lindsay & MORE Friday February 24th will stream 8:00 – 10:30 PM ONLINE Sunday February 25th – LIVE 1 PM – 10 PM Sunday February...
Winterfolk XXI Feb 24-26
ANNUAL WINTERFOLK BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL MARKS 21ST YEAR FEATURING SULTANS OF STRING, GARY KENDALL BAND, ANNE LINDSAY & MORE POSTED BY BK ON JANUARY 26, 2023 IN ARTS, MUSIC, MUSIC REVIEWS, NEW RELEASE, PREMIERE, SHOWCASE, UNCATEGORIZED | LEAVE A COMMENT Friday...
Toronto’s Winterfolk Festival Marks 21st Year
Toronto’s Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival Marks 21st Year Featuring Sultans of String, Gary Kendall Band, Anne Lindsay & MORE Friday February 24th will stream 8:00 – 10:30 PM ONLINE Sunday February 25th – LIVE 1 PM – 10 PM Sunday February...
Toronto’s Winterfolk festival returns to Kensington Market
BY GIULIA ORSINO | NORTH YORK MIRROR Gary Kendall is one of many performers of this year’s Winterfolk festival, taking place Feb. 24-26. Toronto’s Winterfolk festival returns to live shows this winter Winterfolk has moved this year to a new neighbourhood,...
Winterfolk is back in-person this year – and also on line!
After two years of being online-only due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Toronto’s annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival is back in real life for its 21st anniversary. The festival, which features a change of neighborhood this year to Kensington Market, will showcase...
Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival Marks 21st Year
Sultans of String, Gary Kendall Band, Anne Lindsay & many more are on the lineup. After two years of an online-only hiatus, Toronto’s annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival is back IRL for its 21st anniversary. The festival, which features a change of...
Announcing Winterfolk XXI – Feb 24, 25, 26, 2023
Announcing Winterfolk XXI – The 21st edition of Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival will be welcoming their audience back on February 24, 25 & 26, with live shows featuring more than 100 artists on five stages. We’re excited that...
Winterfolk Festival is this weekend
It’s official: Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival adds award-winning guitarist and singer-songwriter Sue Foley to this year’s event lineup for the weekend. Fresh off the release of her latest album, 2021’s Pinky’s Blues, Sue will close-out the three-day...
Brian Gladstone Interview with Rick Keene
Winterfolk – Twentieth Anniversary by RicKeene
Winterfolk Confirms 20th Annual Lineup
Submitted by Sandy Graham Reprinted from From Record World It’s official: Celebrating its landmark 20th year presenting the finest sounds around, Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival adds award-winning guitarist and singer/songwriter Sue Foley to this...
Virtual Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival Set for Feb. 18-20
Toronto, Ontario’s annual blues and roots festival, will be streamed online, February 18-20, 2022 from 7-10 p.m. EST all three nights. by MICHAEL KORNFELD on Feb 10, 2022 • 10:46 – reprinted from Acoustic Music Scene As was the case last year, the COVID-19...
Winterfolk XX Confirms Lineup
Toronto’s blues & roots fest moves online with free sets by Sue Foley, Shari Ulrich, Lucy Kaplansky, Jack de Keyzer Band, Suzie Vinnick, Ori Dagan and plenty more. By Darryl Sterdan It’s official: To celebrate its landmark 20th year presenting the finest...
Segerini: Don’t believe a Word I Say
Reprinted from issue January 2022 – Toronto’s Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival has announced it’s 20th annual roster: Sue Foley, Shari Ulrich, Lucy Kaplansky, Mean Mary, Jack de Keyzer Band, Robert Priest, Jerome Tucker Band, Suzie Vinnick, Ori Dagan,...
TORONTO’S ANNUAL WINTERFOLK CONFIRMS 20TH ANNUAL LINEUP
Reprinted from Grate Ful Web -It’s official: Celebrating its landmark 20th year presenting the finest sounds around, Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival adds award-winning guitarist and singer/songwriter Sue Foley to this year’s event lineup online February...
Winterfolk, le mini-festival bruxellois où manger de la fondue au fromage
Reprinted from Le Soir – Vous aimez le théâtre et encore plus les fondues ? Un mini-festival a décidé de conjuguer les deux pour nous offrir une soirée insolite et surtout hautement cocooning à Bruxelles. On a trouvé LE concept idéal pour votre prochaine soirée...
Toronto’s Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival Confirms 20th Linue
Reprinted from Cashbox Online Magazine – It’s official: Celebrating its landmark 20th year presenting the finest sounds around, Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival adds award-winning guitarist and singer/songwriter Sue Foley to this year’s event lineup...
20TH WINTERFOLK BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL
20TH ANNUAL WINTERFOLK BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL: SUE FOLEY, JULIAN TAYLOR, ORI DAGAN + MORE PERFORM FEBRUARY 18-20 FREE ONLINE Reprinted from ORCA – Your Arts and Entertainment News Source – It’s official: Celebrating its landmark 20th year presenting the...
Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival Feb 18-20
Reprinted from Blues Festival Guide, Jan. 2022 – TORONTO, CANADA – Celebrating its landmark 20th year presenting the finest sounds around, Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival added award-winning guitarist and singer/songwriter Sue Foley to this year’s...
Music Digest
– It is unfortunate that the 20th anniversary of Toronto’s important annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival has to be held online, but organisers have curated an impressive list of performers. It includes Shari Ulrich, Sue Foley, Lucy Kaplansky,...
Winterfolk 2022 Announced
Reprinted from Live Ontario Music Many of the musicians that look forward to performing during Winterfolk are the kind of people that Live Music Ontario was built to serve. If you can attend any of the places where they will be appearing during Winterfolk or at any...
Winterfolk Returns With Streamed Performances
By Darryl Sterdan | 2021-01-21 | Reprinted from Tinnitist Magazine Toronto’s 19th Annual festival is Set for Feb. 19th & 20, with a slate of online acts. When a Canadian music festival has been running for 19 consecutive years — in the middle of winter, no...
Winterfolk XIX Music Festival is Set to Stream in February
by Michael Raine Jan 20, 2021 | Reprinted from Canadian Musician Magazine, Jan 20, 2021 After 19 consecutive years, the organizers of Toronto’s annual Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival aren’t going to stop for a pandemic. After all, they decide...
Julian Taylor
Evolving creatively is a key goal for any artist, especially for songwriters. Being able to tap into the vein of shared experiences by way of a personalized point of view is a gift the best songwriters are able to build upon from song to song and album to album. Only...
Jack de Keyzer
Jack will be playing a rare solo set at Winterfolk XIX. Acclaimed guitarist, singer, song writer, band leader and producer, Jack de Keyzer rarely sits still. For 46 years or roughly a couple million miles, de Keyzer has been hitting the road, air and studio to...
Ken Whiteley
Ken Whiteley is one of Canada’s most respected “roots” musicians. Drawing on his incredibly rich background in blues, gospel and folk styles, this 7 time Juno award nominee is always a wonderful addition to any festival or concert series. He has played at virtually...
Laura Fernandez
Born in Madrid, Laura Fernandez is a versatile singer songwriter pianist whose music merges the genres of pop, jazz and Latin music. Laura Fernandez a modern-day renaissance woman. She is an acclaimed painter, award-winning illustrator and designer, and a popular...
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 one of the brightest lights on the Toronto...
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 torch songs and ballads are...
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 immediately exhilarates the crowd even if...
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 descendant of the Wellington County pioneers...
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 many heavy hitters in the music industry at a...
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 triumph after triumph. Among her most recent...
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, including lead single “How Do I Love You?” ...
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 themes of peace, courage, and social justice. At...
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 100 artists performing on 5 stages over the 3...
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 Festival happening in Toronto over 3...
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 Toronto’s ANNEX More than 100+ Artists on 5 Stages...
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 been performing across Ontario for the...
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’ competition and was featured on the Taste of...
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 old, rickety, wooden Cajon upon which he sits,...
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 of genres with her delectable...
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 indoors is the Winterfolk Blues...
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 Blues and Roots Festival, giving music...
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 Advance festival wristbands at $15.00...
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, mid-winter, weatherproof event, where you’ll...
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 all-ages, mid-winter, weatherproof festival,...
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 Winterfolk performances to see more than 100...
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 of Americana and Canadiana country music....
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 Lifetime Achievement Award (OCFF/FMO)...
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 $15.00l Dec 31 til 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 now moving to The Annex. Five stages...
Winterfolk XVIII is Set for February 21st, 22nd & 23rd in Toronto’s ANNEX
Toronto’s 18th Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival Sets the Stage for 2020 Toronto’s 18th Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival Sets the Stage for 2020 More than 100+ Artists on 5 Stages for 3 Days of Music Reprinted with Thanks from Music Express,...
Winterfolk XVIII Newsletter Dec 11, 2019
Winterfolk XVIII News December 8, 2019 Winterfolk Has A New Home Winterfolk XVIII is celebrating its 18th year 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 during the annual...
Abigail Lapell
2017 Canadian Folk Music Award Winner for Contemporary Album of the Year; new album GETAWAY released 2019 Call it prairie noir, or Canadiana desert rock: Abigail Lapell sings haunting, gorgeous modern folk songs. The Toronto vocalist, guitarist and...
Collette Savard and the Savants
Steely Dan and Fleetwood Mac go wandering through the backwoods playing songs you’ve never heard before With her palette of acoustic folk instruments, Collette whittles out of her imagination beautiful song gems. She brings them to you wrapped in the exciting...
Kevin Breit
Stony Plain Recording artist. Kevin Breit is a Canadian musician who has traveled the world making music. Kevin Breit has recorded with Norah Jones, Rosanne Cash, k.d. Lang, Hugh Laurie, Cassandra Wilson, Holly Cole, Jane Siberry, Serena Ryder, Taj Mahal, Irma Thomas...
Suzanne Jarvie
New Sophomore CD In The Clear Released January 2019; Winner, 2019 Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award for All In Place Canadian Americana singer, songwriter and guitarist Suzanne Jarvie is about to embark on her second 2019 European tour supporting In The Clear and is...
Soozi Schlanger
Songs from the Heart Contest runner up You know her as Swamperella – Toronto’s Queen of Cajun…that little power house that can rock a room and can get anyone up dancing…anytime…anywhere! What happens to ‘Swamperella’ once the...
Sonic Peach Music
Sonic Peach Music is a Record Label focussing on great music in multiple genres, and released in high resolution audio format. The founding SPM artists will perform in this showcase – Laura Fernandez, Q&A, and Howard Gladstone. Note to all musicians:...
Swamperella
Swamperella is not only Canada’s own Cajun/Zydeco band with 22 years under their shiny belts – Swamperella is an experience! What puts the swamp into Swamperella? Driving accordions – Gutsy fiddling- Sultry vocals and a Killer rhythm section that pumps out...
Brian Blain
Slow-cooked, solid-groove story-telling blues from this year’s recipient of the Maple Blues “Blues Booster” lifetime achievement award Brian Blain, a mainstay of the Toronto blues scene since the early 90s and a well-respected “elder...
Ben Sures
Past John Lennon and Isc songwriting contest winner, Irrelevant show cast member and touring artist. Super fun singer songwriter and storyteller.Great guitar player, fun to watch, memorable songs. Ben Sures is a Winnipeg folk festival raised singer songwriter known...
Donné Roberts
2 times Juno Award winner and 3 times Juno Award nominee. New release on Nov 2019 – Donné Roberts ONWARD Donné Roberts is a guitarist and a singer songwriter. Donné Robert’s music makes winter feels like summer. African blues & jazz with joyful...
Steve Raiken
Steve’s CD was released in 2010 at Hugh’s Room and had extensive radio airplay across Canada. Steve Raiken has been playing guitar and singing for 50 years. As a student at the University of Buffalo in the late 1960s, Raiken immersed himself in the folk...
Winterfolk XVIII Blues and Roots Festival Confirms First Round of 2020 Artists
Reprinted from Sax & Violins Magazine, November 29, 2019 – Toronto, Canada’s annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival is back for its 18th instalment and has confirmed the first round of artists. Held from February 21-23, 2020, the three-day event...
The 18th Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival
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,...
Mike McKenna
Toronto born Mike McKenna is a blues guitar player who in has played with Luke & the Apostles, Downchild, MeKenna Mendelson Mainline, and more. Opened for Jefferson Airplane & Grateful Dead His unique style of electric slide guitar has even earned him...
Sue & Dwight
Songwriters, singers, musicologists, authors, advocates, activists – Socially conscious Canadiana folk music with a few twists Born too late to be part of the 1960’s folk revival, Winnipeg born, Toronto based Sue and Dwight embody the musical spirit of that...
D’Arcy Wickham & Son
Winner -Songs from the heart 2008, Signal Hill CD release 2019 D’Arcy Wickham is a teacher and performer of multiple guitar genres and stringed instruments who delights with his musical prowess as shown on his new ‘Signal Hill’album In over 45 years...
Mr. Rick
Mr. Rick is a Singer and fingerstyle acoustic guitarist performing original arrangements of the Trad. American Roots and Blues Song book. A solo album by Rick is coming any minute now Rick’s 3rd CD “Songs about God and Booze” available at CD Baby. Now Magazine, 4...
Melanie Peterson
New Single #1 from upcoming EP will be out in Jan/Feb/Mar 2020, Single #2, from album + full album Apr/May/Jun 2020! For over ten years, Melanie Peterson has been entertaining fans, near and far, with her cheerful, lively, original songs, and unique renditions of...
Sebastian Agnello
A 52 year veteran of the Canadian music scene. Seb is a scathing, hilarious, politically incorrect but always entertaining performer. Since his band, “The Lords Of London”, topped the Canadian Charts when he was just 14 years old, Seb Agnello has performed with the...
Gathering Sparks
Winner, Folk Music Ontario 2019 “Songs From the Heart” Award, Singer-Songwriter; New CD “All That’s Real” Released Sept 2019 Uplifting folk-roots music with divine harmonies. You will come to listen, and walk away singing. GATHERING SPARKS is the...
Lynn Miles
Great Canadian Singer/songwriter with a Juno Award and 6 Canadian Folk Music awards Lynn is a Singer / songrwiter with 900 songs 14 albums and thousands of roads travelled. Lynn Miles is one of Canada’s most accomplished singer/songwriters. With 14 solo albums...
Laura Fernandez
Born in Madrid, Laura Fernandez is a versatile singer songwriter pianist whose music merges the genres of pop, jazz and Latin music. Laura Fernandez was born in Madrid, Spain and immigrated to Canada as a young girl after also having spent a good part of her childhood...
Sam Broverman
New CD Released November 2018 – A Jewish Boy’s Christmas Toronto based jazz singer, former chorister on CBC’s “Hymn Sing” Sam Broverman is a Winnipeg-born, Toronto based jazz singer and songwriter. He has performed in venues across...
Noah Zacharin
Noah Zacharin is an acknowledged guitar master and literate songwriter with 7 CD’s of original music and countless appearances on stage and CD, supporting many of the best in town and beyond. Noah Zacharin is an exciting performer—a singer / songwriter / guitarist...
Kyp Harness
Kyp Harness has released 15 albums of his songs. He has opened for Elvis Costello and has his songs covered by Ron Sexsmith and Mary Margaret O’Hara. Kyp Harness has released 15 albums of his songs and published two novels. Kyp Harness has been called a...
Saije
Folk Alliance Australia ‘Young Artist of the Year 2019/20’, New CD Released 2019 Saiji is a multi-instrumental folk duo whose soulful harmonies, dynamic guitar-lines and percussive breakdowns breathe life into heartfelt stories. Their song writing...
Danny Marks
Star of stage screen and radio, award winning musician, broadcaster singer songwriter. Danny Mark’s roots go back to 1960’s Capitol records band, Edward Bear. Danny Marks is a Toronto Blues Society’s Blues with a Feeling Award winner for lifetime...
Howard Gladstone
Howard Gladstone unveils new songs on climate crisis, modern and ancient exiles, remembering Woodstock, and other urgent topics. Howard Gladstone asks: Are songs the front line in a world where beauty, truth and understanding are elusive? Howard Gladstone shares...
David McLachlan
New CD Released August 2019 An artist who sings songs In The Heart Of Now. David is a prolific performing songwriter with 7 albums released, and one coming next Aug 2020-he has recorded 5 albums in Nashville with stellar A-list players. David has received a warm...
Taylor Abrahamse
Debut Album Produced With Eddie Kramer, Pre-Order Available Now. Taylor Abrahamse is a Toronto singer/songwriter. Co-founder of Silverthorn Studios, he has played across Ontario and wowed crowds with songs he wrote for his debut album, produced with the legendary...
Wendell Ferguson
Award winning guitarist, songwriter, instrumentalist, humorist and ‘all-round idiot’ joins the Winterfolk Cast! He’s won awards for his guitar playing, his films and his albums. And his shows are crazy, only one thing is guaranteed.. you’ll...
Lynn Harrison
Lynn Harrison returns with “Something More,” acclaimed new solo release. An inspiring artist with songs of uncommon beauty, integrity and spiritual insight, Lynn Harrison returns to Winterfolk following the release of her sixth recording “Something...
Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley
9 time Maple Blues Award winners , New CD released 2019 Hot blues and cool jazz with Diana’s memorable voice and Chris’ multi-instrumental virtuosity. Multi award winning duo, Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley have toured extensively throughout...
Bill Heffernan
Latest CD Release 2016–The Horses Are Loose; Co-Founder Alive Poets Society (1987-2000 ) BILL HEFFERNAN is a Singer-Songwriter, Story Telling, Spoken Word Artist, MC, Auctioneer, and Social Activist Teacher. From the back-roads of Southern Ontario to the Pan...
Wayne Neon
Songs you’ve heard too many times, but not lately. Wayne Neon is the illegitimate love child of Bob Dylan and Duke Ellington. Memorable melodies, clever lyrics, rich voices, and solid rhythms are his hang-ups. His laser focused folk, jazz, blues, rock, skiffle,...
Ori Dagan
“Nathaniel: A Tribute to Nat King Cole” Silver Medal, Best Album, Global Music Awards ’17; “Sweetheart” Best Jazz Song American Songwriting Awards ’18 Award-winning Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and recording artist...
Clela Errington
“Clela has it all and she showcases her talents effortlessly, beautiful, spiritual, and earthy.” Fatea Records UK Clela Errington has a voice that is timeless and true, effortlessly reaching beyond technique and trends to wrap you in a warm soul embrace. Clela’s...
Faith Nolan
Afro Scotian Music Award, Chalmers Award, Honored Dyke(Toronto Pride), Recipient, Ontario Federation Labour Cultural Activist Award Faith Nolan a Queer Afro Scotian singer-songwriter and self-taught musician,folk singer , banjo ,guitar bluesharp her career spans...
Jerome Tucker Band
Winner Durham vocalist of the year 2011, CBC Song of the week Oct 2016, CBC sounds of the season 2016 JTB is a wickedly talented group of musicians delivering funk, soul and a blistering brand of rhythm and blues. Jerome Tucker Philadelphia area born, Co-wrote songs...
Vivienne Wilder
Vivienne Wilder is a Canadian singer, multi-instrumentalist, writer, and visual artist currently living in Toronto. Originally from sunny Saskatchewan, Wilder grew up in a musical family, the youngest daughter of an orchestra bassist father and torch-singer mother....
Dan McVeigh
New CD release 2018 – Resolutions, 2001 Brampton Arts Acclaim Award, Multiple Song Contest Winner (NSAI, Billboard Magazine) Dynamic singer-songwriter with 3 CD releases featuring award winning songs for songwriting. Dan McVeigh is an award winning songwriter...
Q & A – Zoey Adams and Tony Quarrington
Cowriter, coproducer,performer – two original CDs: Q&A “Christmas Dream”, Q&A “One More Thing”. Writer/performer, 2 original CDs for Children:” ROWAN!” Seasoned actress, comedienne, director, singer, songwriter. Zoey...
Barbara Lynch
Will You Ever Care for Me, Last CD released in 2009 and gained attention of the Cowboy Junkies and a place with their label Latent Records.
Barbara Lynch is a Toronto based singer songwriter. Her music has strong blues, old style jazz rhythms and boogie woogie piano influences.
Heather Luckhart
Blues-infused music with a message Heather Luckhart brings her life experiences and endurance into every musical moment. Luckhart’s connection to the blues is one she has earned. Her passion for the music community connects her internationally, which is evident...
David Storey
A SONG WRITER AS QUINTESSENTIALLY CANDIAN AS MAPLE SYRUP AND ICE STORMS BeatRoute magazine: “David Storey and the side Road Scholars effortlessly bring the boot stomping, sing along energy when the time is right, but also know how to settle into more pensive moments.”...
Jack de Keyzer
Jack de Keyzer, 2X Juno, 7X Maple Blues Winner, International blues guitarist, singer & song writer. Jack de Keyzer plays the blues world wide. One of Canada’s most awarded and in demand blues guitarists he has released 11 CD’s and 1 DVD. An exciting live...
Jon Brooks & The Outskirts Of Approval
“Brooks’ massive declamatory vibe and hypnotic, inimitable guitar playing gives an audience goosebumps you could grate cheese on.” – Paul Corby, 2019. A machine gun of sincerity saving us from the healers of sadness and unknowing. Jon Brooks’ music is...
Terry Jones
Singer-songwriter, poet and performer, tempered by the 60s-a beatnic hippy radical imbued with lots of mirth apparently. (Image not available at time of posting) Singer-songwriter, poet and performer, tempered by the 60s-a beatnic hippy radical imbued with lots of...
The Layrite Boys
The Layrite Boys, Self titled EP released, 2017. Stay tuned for the full length LP record! Toronto’s Old-time Country Duo. The new-old stock country sounds of The Layrite Boys hearken back to the Golden Age of country and bluegrass, but with feet firmly planted...
Isaak Bonk
Isaak is the Subject of ‘Waiting in the Street’ – A documentary by Shane Pendergast Isaak Bonk is a Toronto born musician, he plays a mixture of his his own compositions and pre-war/ folk revival era country blues and bluegrass. A TTC busker...
James Gordon
40th album “The Heritage Hall Sessions” released 2019. New one-man Show “James Gordon’s Emergency Climate” Musical touring now. Veteran Canadian Songworker and Poetician. James Gordon is a Canadian songwriter/playwright/musician/producer...
Meg Tennant
New CD Echoed Light released in Spring 2019 Folk roots songwriter Meg Tennant’s new CD Echoed Light offers up some hope, comfort and clarity. Originally from Northern Ontario, songwriter Meg Tennant is currently based in Toronto after spending many years...
Glen Hornblast
Glen Hornblast is an award-winning Toronto songwriter, well-known to the Toronto folk community. Glen Hornblast is a well-known Toronto singer-songwriter whose music is an intoxicating blend of folk, country, blues and jazz. His latest CD “Once In A Blue Moon” has...
VK Artist Promotion
Since 2013, VK Artist Promotion & Bookings has been working with talented artists across the GTA, supporting the live music scene in the city. VK offers live music entertainment, for any event or party, to help create an exciting and memorable experience. We are...
Seneca College Music Program
Seneca College’s music programs offer a unique educational opportunity to a select group of creative musicians. The intensive, hands-on curriculum, taught by some of Canada’s top music professionals, provides the students with the technical, musical and business...
Brampton Folk Club
The Brampton Folk Club is a nonprofit community group dedicated to promoting folk music in the Brampton area. We have been around for 22 years and have over 50 members from all over the GTA. We hold monthly song circles, present two concert series, hosts open mics and...
NSAI Toronto
NSAI Toronto has been part of the local songwriting community since 1992. NSAI Toronto has supported songwriters through monthly seminars on the art of songwriting and music industry education. They also provide opportunities for their members to perform in showcases...
Alfie Smith & Nicole Christian
Award-winning slide guitar duo, 2018 IBC contestants, Hamilton-based songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Alfie Smith and Nicole Christian are old-style slide guitarists, multi-instrumentalists and a blues duo not to be missed. Featuring Alfie’s belting...
Winterfolk Accommodation at Reduced Rate
Reduced Accommodation Rate with Promo Code Hotel Discounts are available to Winterfolk guests at The Annex Hotel, which is one of our venues. Attentive design and unparalleled comfort is what you can expect at the Annex. Save 15% on room rate with Promo Code...
Winterfolk Has a New Home
Presenting Winterfolk XVIII Feb 21, 22, 23, 2020
How Winterfolk XVII helped Paul Corby get through another winter weekend
By Paul Corby Feb 26, 2019, as printed in Roots Music Canada Magazine – A rousing carousel of song spun everything from simple roots folk to visceral blues scorchers past an audience of musical tourists this past weekend on the upper east bank of Toronto’s Don...
Blues and Roots Radio on Winterfolk XVII
Reprinted from Roots and Blues Radio – I have been attending this event since I came to Canada ten years ago, In the past I have been a volunteer running the stage at the Black Swan Pub ( Upstairs ) and in recent years have covered the event for Blues &...
Toronto Born Singer/Songwriter returns for Winterfolk
Ruth Schweitzer – Special to The CJN – Lynda Marks Kraar’s parents, both Holocaust survivors, were distressed when they saw their artistic, only child, now an ace guitarist, was preoccupied with music rather than concentrating on academics....
Jerome Tucker Band
Cd released 2016 “Still on Fire” Winner song of the week CBC Here and Now 99.1FM CBC Sounds of the Season Host band 2016 We are a funky R&B soul band with a blistering groove. Jerome Tucker band is a blistering funky, rocky, exciting entity. Based out...
Winterfolk Festival Comes to Danforth
Reprinted from Danforth BIA Website ANNOUNCES FULL LINEUP FEBRUARY 22-24, 2019 www.winterfolk.com WHO: Donné Roberts, Jack de Keyzer, Gary Kendall Band, Mose Scarlett,Cassie & Maggie, Moscow Apartment, James Gordon, Ken Whiteley, Danny...
Chloe Watkinson – This Is Our Time
Reprinted from FYI Jan 25, 2019 – Chloe Watkinson: “This Is Our Time” (Aporia): This Toronto singer is gradually making inroads with the tracks she has been releasing over the past year, now spinning on 200+ radio stations in 26 countries, and this...
Winterfolk XVII Announces Full Artist Line Up
FEBRUARY 22-24, 2019 www.winterfolk.com WHO: Donné Roberts, Mose Scarlett, Cassie & Maggie,Moscow Apartment, James Gordon, Ken Whiteley, Danny Marks, The Lifers, Tragedy Ann, David Storey, Ori Dagan,Chloe Watkinson, Sammy Duke, Ken Yoshioka, Jon...
The Blues of Winterfolk Tickets On Sale
Co Presented by The Toronto Blues Society
Scarborough teaser show a taste of Winterfolk tonight
Reprinted from Toronto Moon Magazine Jan 19, 2019, by Beverly Kreller – Festival-goers will have a chance to get a sneak preview of what’s in store at the 17th ANNUAL WINTERFOLK BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL when some of the finest folk, roots and...
Preview the Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival this weekend in Scarborough
Reprinted from Roots Music Canada Jan 18, 2019 – Music fans will have a chance to get a sneak preview of what’s in store at the 17th annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival when some of the finest folk, roots and blues artists will take the stage at St....
Winterfolk Volunteer Meet Up Jan 19
The Winterfolk Blues an Roots Music Festival will be back at Danforth and Broadview February 22- 24, 2019. We are looking for volunteers to help out over the weekend so if you want to get involved and hear some great live music please consider signing...
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 Lifetime Achievement Award (OCFF/FMO)...
Extended – Save 40% on Advance Winterfolk Wristbands Till Jan 31
Save on advanced wristband orders, as the price will be higher at the door. Order now and save!
Winterfolk XVII Preview Jan 19
Reprinted From Music News Digest – Acoustic Harvest hosts a Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival preview concert in Scarborough on Jan. 19 at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St. The event showcases some of the artists who’ll play...
Winterfolk XVII Blues & Roots Festial
Reprinted from NOW Magazine – The 17th annual festival takes place at three venues and four stages in the Danforth area. This all-ages, mid-winter, weatherproof event features urban, blues, rock, jazz, country, folk and roots...
Winterfolk Preview at Acoustic Harvest Jan 19
Acoustic Harvest + Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival Present: Winterfolk XVII Preview – Saturday, January 19 – St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St. Scarborough, ON – Doors 7:30pm | Music 8: For Immediate Release / Please Retain...
Gary Kendall Band
The 9th Annual Maple Blues Awards, Bassist Of The Year, Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto Everyone knows Gary Kendall as oft-elected Maple Blues’ Bassist of the Year, blues man about town and keeper of the bottom end for Downchild. But Gary’s alter ego is...
Jon Brooks
No One Travels Alone (Borealis/2018), is first example in popular music of an album written and recorded in circular, ‘corona’ form. 4 x Nominee ‘Songwriter of the Year’ (2007/2009/2012/2014) @ The Canadian Folk Music Awards Jon Brooks writes...
Alfie Smith
Representing Western new York Blues Society in Memphis at the International Blues Challenge Guitar Blues Slide singer songwriter “Hamilton is blessed with a wealth of great blues guitarists. None is better than Alfie Smith when it comes to the acoustic...
Acoustic Harvest hosts Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival preview concert in Scarborough
Acoustic Harvest and Winterfolk XVII Blues & Roots Festival are teaming up to present the Winterfolk XVII Preview and Benefit Concert on Saturday, Jan. 19 at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., in Scarborough. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the music starts...
Mike McKenna
Toronto born Mike McKenna is a blues guitar player who in has played with Luke & the Apostles, Downchild, MeKenna Mendelson Mainline, and more. Opened for Jefferson Airplane & Grateful Dead Toronto born Mike McKenna is a blues guitar player who in has played...
David McLachlan
Performing songwriter who has recorded four albums of original song. Latest album “Traveling Truthfully” available Dec 1/2016. Honourable Mention for Songwriting-Bandwars (Mike Pinder of Moody...
For King & Country
Songs about Canadians in the First World War, by Tony Quarrington For King and Country will feature Toronto musician-composer Tony Quarrington’s new CD about Canadians and their contributions during the First World War. The roots-music songs will be performed by...
Jack de Keyzer
2 X Juno Award Winner 7 X Maple Blues Award Winner Jack de Keyzer is a 2 X Juno (Canada’s Grammy) and 7X Maple Blues award winning artist, blues guitarist, singer, song writer and producer and one of the finest blues guitarists on the scene today. Jack de...
Alana and Leigh Cline
Alana & Leigh Cline are a Toronto based Celtic fiddle/guitar instrumental duo who combine Irish, Cape Breton and Scottish styles to create their own sound. Irish, Scottish and Cape Breton Traditional Fiddle & Guitar Duo “I am listening to your CD and...
Danny Marks
Danny Marks is a genre bending stage performer who can blend music and humor seamlessly, with style and authenticity. star of stage screen and radio holder of the Maple Blues Award for Lifetime Achievement Celebrated Musician and Broadcaster Danny Marks began to play...
Lynn Harrison
One of the Toronto music scene’s enduring treasures, Lynn Harrison writes songs that speak to the heart and inspire audiences of all ages Also an ordained Unitarian minister Releasing her sixth recording in 2019 Host of “The Bridge” inspirational open stage A gifted...
Roger Clown
Roger Clown has been performing for five decades successfully, in a variety of group and solo offerings, live and electronically, for audiences of all sizes, social standing, ages, genders, and abilities. happily. Roger Clown has been performing for five decades...
Chloe Watkinson
With a solid music education and a rich performance history (including at Preservation Hall and leading a brass band in New Orleans, and playing regional clubs and festivals in Canada and the US) Chloe launched her solo career in 2018, performing at Toronto venues...
Brian Gladstone
Brian Gladstone is an analogue techno-hippie trapped in a digital world. Gladstone’s five albums have all gained worldwide acclaim and global airplay. Brian Gladstone is the founder and active festival director for Winterfolk, an annual blues and roots...
Maggie & Mr. Rogers
Maggie & Mr. Rogers put a fresh spin on Folk and Jazz standards, with a repertoire that spans decades. “Maggie & Mr. Rogers Make Jazz and Folk Belong Together” — Gary 17 – Publisher, Toronto Moon Magazine About our first...
Emilyn Stam and John David Williams
Emilyn Stam and John David Williams merge the melodic voices of violin and clarinet, with a touch of accordion, creating a modern, playful sound steeped in traditions from regions of Europe and North America. “Ingenious, witty…” – fROOTS Magazine (UK)...
Alessia Cohle
With several tours across the country, being a part of the CCMA house band, and receiving numerous awards, Alessia Cohle’s love for all styles of music has helped her define and create her own unique sound, joining the next wave of artists who continue to...
STAV
Winner, Folk Alliance Australia ‘Young Artist of the Year’ 2018 Debut Canada national tour February 2019 including official showcase at FAI ‘The Horizon Line’ CD released 2016, 2 singles released in 2018 The 2018 Folk Alliance Australia...
Q & A
Their first two gigs were in a bookstore and a barbershop. Tony Quarrington and Zoey Adams They wrote 50 songs in our first year of co-composing. With a combined hundred years of professional work, they are poised to be an overnight success He was a veteran...
Lynda Kraar
Original songs and songs inspired from the soundtrack of my life. Performer, Musicians on Call (NYC) Award-winning author of short stories and poetry Fronts the Palisades All-Star Revue: An American Music Experience Lynda Marks Kraar got her professional start in the...
Sue and Dwight
Songwriters, singers, musicologists, authors, advocates, activists Socially conscious contemporary folk music with a few twists Creators of Canada’s only tribute to the 60’s folk revival, ‘Where Have All the Folk Songs Gone’ Born too late to be part of the...
Tony Quarrington
Juno Award Winning Producer for Willie P. Bennett’s HEARTSTRINGS (1998) Latest album is FOR KING AND COUNTRY, new songs about Canada in WW1. One of the most appreciated tributes to my work was Winterfolk’s album SONGS OF TONY QUARRINGTON I’ve...
Mark the Dates Winterfolk XVII – Feb 22-24, 2019
Winterfolk XVII Festival News Dec 18, 2018 Winterfolk XVII Blues and Roots Festival Mark the Dates – Winterfolk XVII Feb 22-24, 2019 Be sure to mark your calendars for the 17th Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival taking...
Sammy Duke
New CD “Terminus” Released July 2018 Three time JUNO-nominated percussionist One-man-band and folk fusion songwriter – performing on eight instruments simultaneously! You would never be able to mistake one-man-band Sammy Duke for anyone else once he...
Steve Raiken
Steve Raiken is appreciated by audiences as a very talented singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist Steve Raiken has been playing guitar and singing for 50 years. As a student at the University of Buffalo in the late 1960s, Raiken immersed himself in the folk...
Simone Morris
New original jazz album “Settling Up” released November 2018 hit #1 on iTunes Canada Jazz Chart in its first week Toronto jazz vocalist SIMONE MORRIS exudes a rare blend of soulfulness and subtlety – a natural storyteller who artfully lures audiences...
The Barrel Boys
New Album, Cold Spring, Released 2017 A 5-piece bluegrass powerhouse featuring rich vocal harmonies, killer picking, and a fun-loving, down-to-earth stage presence, The Barrel Boys are a unique staple of the Toronto music scene. Established in 2012, The Barrel Boys...
Doris Folkens
Winner, Songs from the Heart Contest 2017 Debut Album Released 2018 Doris Folkens is developing a reputation in Canada’s music scene as a storyteller, reviving tales of past generations with old-time inspired folk and nostalgia. Doris Folkens turns stories into...
Ken Yoshioka
2nd solo CD released in 2012 Featured in independent documentary film “Harmonica Man From Japan”2006 Ken Yoshioka sings blues, plays guitar and harmonica with soul. Ken Yoshioka is a Toronto based blues singer/songwriter, harmonica/guitar player,...
Ori Dagan
Critically Acclaimed New Album: “Nathaniel: A Tribute to Nat King Cole” Winner, “Best Album” Silver Medal at the Global Music Awards Award-winning singer, songwriter and recording artist Ori Dagan is taking jazz to new and exciting places. His rich baritone voice and...
David Storey and the Side Road Scholars
David Storey is excited to announce the release of his new album “made in Canada” which continues the pattern established on two previous releases of wry wit and penetrating insights about life’s challenges, characters and passions. With a dynamic career...
James Gordon
About to release his 40th album “Heritage Sessions” Composer of “Frobisher Bay” which has become a Canadian classic with over 100 covers worldwide Co-founder of legendary folk trio Tamarack, Guelph-based James Gordon has gone on to a thriving...
Mark The Dates WFXVII – Feb 22-24, 2019
WINTERFOLK XVII BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 22-24, 2019 WHO: Some of the best blues & roots artists on the Canadian music scene today WHAT: The 17th Annual Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival WHERE: Various venues...
Mr. Rick
Mr. Rick was one of the featured performers in “The Harry Smith Anthology, tribute to American Folk Music” Singer, guitarist, and player of old time Roots Americana, Mr. Rick (aka Rick Zolkower) was born in post war Detroit. Rick learned his craft...
Bywater
Winner, 2018 Toronto Blues Society Talent Search the TD Toronto Jazz Festival Winner, 2017 Merriam Emerging Artist at the TD Oakville Songs of Summer Winner of the 2018 Toronto Blues Society Talent search at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival, Bywater Blues debuted...
Tragedy Ann
Winner, Songs from the Heart 2018 (Blues Category) Winner, Songs from the Heart 2018 (Humorous Category) New Full Length, “Matches”, released September 2018 The award-winning music of Guelph folk duo Tragedy Ann inspires chills,...
Brian Blain
Slow-cooked, solid-groove folk blues – soulful, thoughtful and always entertaining. His highly original blues-based repertoire earned him the coveted Porcupine “Golden Quill” Award in 2005 Brian Blain, a mainstay of the Toronto blues scene since the...
Cassie and Maggie
2018 JUNO nominees, Nova Scotian sisters Cassie and Maggie have been lighting up the world with their blend of traditional and original Celtic roots music. 2018 JUNO nominees for Root/Trad album of the Year. 2017 Winners of Roots/Trad album of the Year at the...
Moscow Apartment
Winner, Slaight Music It’s Your Shot Competition, 2018, Canadian Songwriting Competition (Under 18) Winner, Best Young Songwriter Independent Music Awards, 2017, Winner, Best Young Songwriter Canadian Folk Music Award 2017 Winners of a Canadian Folk Music Award,...
Donné Roberts
2 Time Juno Award Winner New CD Released in November 2018 Donné Roberts’ music make winter feels like summer. The rhythm will make you dance and the melodies will make you sing along. The music is mainly in Malagasy the language of Madagascar. Website...
Dan McKinnon
2017 Toronto Blues Society Talent Search Winner 2017 Amy Louie Grossman’s Scholarship Winner Toronto-based blues/rock guitarist Dan McKinnon has been working hard to establish himself as a Canadian Blues artist on the rise. Following the success of his debut...
Howard Gladstone
Toronto singer-songwriter Howard Gladstone released Hourglass—his fifth album of original contemporary folk/roots music in the U.S.A. on June 15, 2018 Howard Gladstone shares emotion and meaning in his songwriting and performance, exercising both sides of his brain,...
Margaret Stowe
Guitarist Margaret Stowe will appear at Winterfolk! Guitarist Margaret Stowe has been playing jazz, jazz-blues and other styles for several decades, performing and recording with a variety of Canadian and international artists. During her career, she has performed...
Noah Zacharin
Guitar Master, Writer of Deeply-felt, Literate Songs, and Dynamic Performer Noah Zacharin is an acknowledged guitar master, writer of literate and deeply-felt songs, and dynamic and ever-evolving performer. He has released eight CD’s of original music, all of...
The Lifers
Nominee, Canadian Folk Music Awards: Emerging Artist of the Year, 2018 The Lifers, led by sisters Liv and Anita Cazzola, are an art-folk/rock collective from Guelph, Ontario. Their intertwined voices dynamically convey vulnerability and strength, confronting the...
Evaristo Machado
Evaristo: Cuban Trovador Evaristo is a multi-talented singer, songwriter and guitarist. His CD, “Siempre Que Llueve… (After the Rain)” is available on iTunes, and features some of Toronto’s best Canadian and Cuban musicians. Born in Havana, Evaristo...
D’Arcy Wickham
With a career spanning over 4 decades and with credits that include …guitarist for the Ian Thomas Band , Polydor Recording and touring Artist, award winning songwriter D’Arcy Wickham looks forward to the release of his 3rd CD ‘Signal Hill’...
Wayne Neon
Wayne Neon is the illegitimate love child of Bob Dylan and Duke Ellington. Memorable melodies, clever lyrics, rich voices, and solid rhythms are his hang-ups. His laser focused folk, jazz, blues, rock, skiffle, country, mariachi, English Beat, Motown, Dixieland, Honky...
Black Suit Devil
Black Suit Devil Singer/Songwriter Andy Du Rego took his years of experience in the Blues & Rock scenes as a guitarist and has fused it with his life experiences to breathe life into the Black Suit Devil project. An ever-evolving project best described currently...
Glen Hornblast
Glen Hornblast is a well-known Toronto singer-songwriter whose music is an intoxicating blend of folk, country, blues and jazz. His latest CD “Once In A Blue Moon” has been very well-received and has garnered great reviews and radio play around the world. He describes...
Sebastian Agnello
Seb is a protest singer. Scathing, hilarious, politically incorrect and always entertaining. Seb is a protest singer. Scathing, hilarious, politically incorrect and always entertaining. Seb can turn the largest venue...
Norm Lucien
Harpin’ Norm Lucien walked into a kitchen jam in a pub in downtown Toronto, joined in on harmonica and quickly found himself in the embrace of the Toronto music community! Gradually playing just about every style backing just...
Winterfolk XVII Preview & Benefit Dec 8, 2018
Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival Presents Winterfolk XVII Preview & Benefit WHO: David Storey, & The Side Road Scholars, HOTCHA!,Chloe Watkinson, Tony Quarrington, Brian Gladstone, and Glen Hornblast Band WHAT: Winterfolk...
Join the Winterfolk Team
We welcome your application. Join with other members of the community to help us make a difference. Though our annual showcase event is the Winterfolk festival in February, our work is ongoing. We appreciate the help of good volunteers year round. If you have any...
Brampton Folk Club
The Brampton Folk Club holds monthly song circles on the 1st Monday of every month, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Bring your instrument! We also present two concert series, hosts open mics and participate in a variety of community events. This is the 4th year we have been...
Casa Loma guitarist strikes a chord for Winterfolk festival
Rick Zolkower talks performing, coming to Canada and his future album February 19, 2018 Brian Baker Americana, musician, Rick Zolkower, Winterfolk Reprinted from Streeter – The fallout from the Riverboat scene in Toronto’s 1960s...
WINTERFOLK XVI PREVIEW & BENEFIT @ HUGH’S ROOM, TORONTO
January 21, 2018 – Reprinted from Spill Magazine Last year, Hugh’s Room announced it was closing its doors. Like many fans, I waited with bated breath, sorry to see yet another beloved Toronto venue cease to exist. Thankfully, generous donations and...
Winterfolk XVI by Cashbox Magazine
Submitted by Lenny Stoute The 16th Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival,taking place in Toronto February 16-18, 2018, is set to present the best of urban, blues, rock, jazz, country, folk and roots music, and will feature returning favourite artists as...
WINTERFOLK XVI ANNOUNCES FULL LINEUP – FEBRUARY 16-18, 2018
Reprinted from Spill Magazine – The 16th Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival, taking place in Toronto February 16-18, 2018, is set to present the best of urban, blues, rock, jazz, country, folk and roots music, and will feature returning favourite artists...
WINTERFOLK XVI PREVIEW & BENEFIT
Reprinted from Spill Magazine – by Elizabeth Andrews Jan 29, 2018 – Last year, Hugh’s Room announced it was closing its doors. Like many fans, I waited with bated breath, sorry to see yet another beloved Toronto venue cease to exist. Thankfully,...
Jessica Wedden
Jessica Wedden is a 15 year old fiddler, trick fiddler, step dancer, composer and 2016 Canadian Folk Music Award nominee with an upbeat Celtic and East Coast repertoire, who thoroughly enjoys any opportunity to share her music. Nominated for...
Sabrina Soares
Girl-next-door with swag. Nerd-cool. Guitar prodigy with heart. Debut EP ‘Plan A’, Released 2016. “Best Vocalist” Winner at Emergenza Band Competition Grand Finals, 2014. ...
Steve Raiken
Steve Raiken is a highly regarded singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist. Acclaimed singer/songwriter and guitarist with signficant radio airplay of 2010 CD. Steve Raiken has been playing guitar and singing for nearly...
Ori Dagan
Toronto jazz singer-songwriter Ori Dagan takes jazz to exciting new places. Critically Acclaimed New Album: “Nathaniel: A Tribute to Nat King Cole” (2017). Winner, “Best Album” Silver Medal at the...
It’s closer than you think: Winterfolk preview tonight at Hugh’s
Reprinted from Toronto Moon Magazine – We referred the other day to the spectacular success of the annual Winterfolk Festival started by Brian Gladstone fifteen years ago next month and as always this year’s 16th edition of the now...
Get a sneak peek of what’s coming at Toronto’s Winterfolk
Annual roots and blues festival held at several east Toronto venues Reprinted from Inside Toronto East York Mirror – Fans of folk, roots, and blues music can get a glimpse of what’s to come at this year’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival on Sunday, Jan. 21....
Winterfolk Volunteer Meet Up Saturday Jan 20, 2018
More Info Do you want to know more about volunteering at Winterfolk? Would you like to meet other volunteers? Do you have past experiences you’d like to share with others? This is an informational gathering for anyone who is thinking about volunteering at the...
Anne Lederman
Fiddler, singer, composer, storyteller, multi-instrumentalist, Anne is known for her explorations into Canadian/World traditions, and for bringing them to life through tune, song and story. Winner: Estelle Klein Award, FMO...
Acoustic Harvest & Winterfolk: WF Preview Jan 21@Hugh’s Room Live
Greetings of the new year with hope for a better future for the World. As we have done for the past four years, prior to the Winterfolk Festival, we have a sneak-peak at a few of the 150 or so artists who will be performing at the festival. Here’s the lineup:...
Ken Whiteley
Highly acclaimed Canadian folk, blues and gospel veteran, multi-instrumentalist, powerful vocalist, versatile songwriter. New cd, “Freedom Blues” released 2016 (Ken’s 30th recording as an artist). ...
FYI Music News Announces Winterfolk XVI
by Kerry Doole – Reprinted in FYI Music News – Now in its 16th year, Toronto’s annual Winterfolk roots music fest continues to get better, and bigger. Staged in clubs on Danforth Ave, and the first round of performers include...
Mose Scarlett
Mose Scarlett is a Borealis Records recording artist. A forty year veteran on the Canadian music scene, Mose Scarlett is a Borealis Records recording artist....
Mike McKenna
Toronto born Mike McKenna is a blues guitar player who in has played with Luke & the Apostles, Downchild, MeKenna Mendelson Mainline, and more. Opened for Jefferson Airplane & Grateful Dead. Toronto born Mike McKenna is a blues guitar...
Winterfolk Preview Show Jan 21 at Hugh’s Room Live
Winterfolk XVI Preview SUNDAY, JANUARY 21ST Doors 6:00 pm | Music 7:30 PM @ Hugh’s Room Live 2261 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON Festival wristbands only $10 at the preview!
Winterfolk Preview Show Jan 21 at Hugh’s Room Live
Winterfolk XVI Blues & Roots Festival and Acoustic Harvest Present… Dirty Dishes will be performing at the Winterfolk XVI preview at Hugh’s Room Live on January 21, 2018 Winterfolk XVI Preview SUNDAY, JANUARY 21ST Doors 6:00 pm | Music 7:30...
Winterfolk Volunteer Meetup Jan 6, 2018
More Info Do you want to know more about volunteering at Winterfolk? Would you like to meet other volunteers? Do you have past experiences you’d like to share with others? This is an informational gathering for anyone who is thinking about volunteering at the...
Al Lerman
A 40+ year veteran of the Canadian blues scene and one of the top harmonica players in the country, Al is a an engaging and skilled performer whose often humorous anecdotes are interspersed between great blues numbers. Nominated in 2016 for...
Danny Marks
A founding member of Edward Bear in the 1960’s, Danny spent many years in Toronto Clubs, from Alberts Hall to the Cadillac Lounge. He apprenticed at CBC radio with Arthur Black and Shelagh Rogers before landing his own program on JAZZ.FM. ...
Santerias
Toronto Urban Latin ensemble fires up funk fusion. Santerias was just voted by people’s choice “Play The Parks 2017 Band of the Season”! Santerias’ newest single release “Mundo Desigual” (Unequal World)...
Jessica Wedden
Nominated for Young Performer of the Year at the 2016 Canadian Folk Music Awards Opened for Ashley MacIsaac and Joined Him for a Couple Tunes for the 2017 Festival of Small Halls Ontario Advanced to the Semi-Final Round at the 2017 Canadian National...
Jack de Keyzer presents ‘Evolution of Blues Guitar’ – From Robert Johnson to Jimi Hendrix
From Robert Johnson to Jimi Hendrix
Musically Yours
We provide a platform for new artists to be heard on TV & on our website. We provide free recording opportunities. Our magazine showcases awesome Canadian independent talent. We are proud to...
Laura Bird
Known for her warm stage presence, finely honed guitar work, and distinctive, sultry voice, Guelph songstress Laura Bird draws musical influence from a mosaic of early folk roots, contemporary bluegrass and old jazz standards. Winner Wellington...
Jerome Tucker Band
We are a funky R&B soul band with a blistering groove. CD released 2016 “Still on Fire”. song of the week CBC Here and Now 99.1FM. CBC Sounds of the Season Host band...
Jory Nash
Winner, Songs From the Heart Contest 2000. 4 time CFMA nominee. Winner, Penguin Eggs Album of the Year, 2010. Jory Nash is a singer songwriter who blends elements of folk, jazz, blues and soul...
Sean Peever
A roots music powerhouse who stirs a heady mixture of folk-rock-soul-RnB-Celtic-country-bluegrass-rocksteady. CD release, The Eyes of Sarah Miles, 2015. Played at the Eaglewood Folk Festival, 2007, and The Stewart Park...
Wayne Neon
Wayne Neon is the illegitimate love child of Bob Dylan and Duke Ellington. Folksinger humdinger! Songs you’ve heard too many times, but not lately. Wayne Neon is the illegitimate love child...
David McLachlan
David sings with heartfelt conviction songs that reflect life and it’s lessons. New cd released Sept 2017 called “out of love”. No 4″ Bless This House”- European Country Music chart- March...
Sebastian Agnello
Seb is a protest singer. Scathing, hilarious, politically incorrect and always entertaining. Seb is a protest singer. Scathing, hilarious, politically incorrect and always entertaining. Seb can turn the largest venue...
Get a sneak peek of what’s to come at 16th annual Winterfolk Festival
Reprinted from ‘Inside Toronto’ – The organizers of the 16th annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival are hosting a preview/benefit and birthday bash on Saturday, Dec. 9. The special sneak peek event, which will feature The Achromatics, David...
Acoustic Harvest
Acoustic Harvest was started in 1997 by the late, great, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, radio host, Rick Fielding. AH features award winning local, regional, national and international acoustic roots artists. ...
NSAI Toronto
NSAI Toronto is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary as a songwriters chapter in 2018. NSAI meetings are held at the Harris Institute once a month. New writers alway welcome. NSAI puts on our 19th annual songwriters...
The Moonshine Cafe
The Moonshine Cafe Stage at Winterfolk is a showcase of emerging talent chosen from our regular performers at the Open Mic’s and Jam’s in our venue. The Moonshine Cafe is into it’s thirteenth year of presenting Live Music.. 7...
Tony Quarrington and Zoey Adams
An institution at Winterfolk since Year One, singer/songwriter Tony Quarrington appears this year with his new duet partner Zoey Adams. In our new incarnation as ‘Q. and A.’, singers and co-composers, we have already done concerts...
David Bradstreet
David Bradstreet: writer of hit, “Renaissance”; JUNO, “Best New Male Vocalist” 1977; extensive recording and touring for 45 years. Gold and Platinum Albums. JUNO Award Winner and...
Smokey Folk
Traditional bluegrass with a modern sound. Toronto’s premiere bluegrass band. Smokey folk has been playing around Toronto for over 10 years, delighting audiences with their distinctive bluegrass sound. Traditional and...
Sue and Dwight
Socially conscious contemporary folk music with a few twists. Songwriters, singers, musicologists, authors, advocates, activists. 3 CD releases including For A Moment (2016). Creators of Canada’s...
Kim Doolittle
Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller, Original Recording Artist, Humorist. Into The Blue released April 2017! Top 5 on Stingray Radio. Programmed on CBC, Blues Radio Neetwork, Folk Routes and Stingray...
The Max Woolaver Band
The Max Woolaver Band draws inspiration from the lyrical power and inspired musicianship of the deep well of North American roots tradition. Factor New Talent; Pick of the Writer’s Nights, Bluebird Cafe, Nashville; Penguin Eggs – Highly...
Jon Brooks
Jon Brooks writes songs to calm those souls who’ve looked into and seen what is in their hearts; he also writes songs to terrify those who have not. 4 x nominee for English Songwriter of the Year at The Canadian Folk Music Awards...
Durham County Poets
The obvious joie de vivre expressed while performing together is reflected in the good-time feel that the band creates. New CD Grimshaw Road 2017 riding high on Canadian Blues charts. Durham County Poets’ groovy...
BluesReel
Songs & tunes, reeds & strings, rhythm & blues, jigs & reels, original & trad. Debut CD “Riverfield” released in 2016, recorded in a 200-year-old log house in the Chateauguay Valley. ...
Signe Miranda
Toronto-based lead singer/songwriter of Signe Miranda’s Veranda and author of #1 international best selling book, “The Song Creation Formula: 7 Easy Steps to Writing Your Song” recently released a new single, “It’s Been So Long (Spread...
Clan Hannigan
Clan Hannigan is an Intergenerational family band that takes traditional Irish music and blends it with elements of Jazz, Pop, and other folk traditions, to create a unique high energy sonic soundscape. Fab people and great to listen to. Great...
Bobby Dove
Bobby Dove is an alt-country singer-songwriter and troubadour from Montreal. Bobby Dove’s Debut Album, Thunderchild, Released 2016. Bobby Dove captured by aliens, forced to write best folksong of all time – or...
Harpin’ Norm Lucien
Versatile Harmonica player, singer-songwriter with radio play and songs covered by others! Harpin’ Norm’s feature tonight exemplifies the Fat Albert mission/TorontoMoon.ca 160615We/Shows for Wed. June 15, 2016. Feast...
Andy Griffiths
Andy writes and performs fun / interesting folk rock music for children/families and adults alike! Andy Griffiths has released a new folk rock children’s album! ‘OUR CAT FLASH’. See www.kidzent.com for...
Winterfolk XVI Preview and Fundraiser Dec 9, 2017
Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival Presents Winterfolk XVI Preview & Fundraiser WHO: The Achromatics, David Storey, Tony Quarrington, Brian Gladstone, Piper Hayes w/ Carson Ritcey-Thorpe, The Mini-Clan Hannigan and more WHAT: Winterfolk XVI Preview...
Announcing Winterfolk XVI
Alfie Smith
“Hamilton is blessed with a wealth of great blues guitarists. None is better than Alfie Smith when it comes to the acoustic slide and he’s got a voice to match.” ~Graham Rockingham The Spec. Representing Western new york Blues...
Linda Saslove
Linda Saslove truly lives up to her name. She is the perfect blend of Sas with a whole lot of love. Often compared to Carole King and Joni Mitchell. her Debut Album, “Everything”. Available at Winterfolk with official CD Release in...
Brian Jantzi & The Lost Mariachis
Singer/songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Brian Jantzi digs deep into folk, rock, jazz, blues, bluegrass, Celtic, western, latin, psychedelic, & world traditions with original songs that lay a lonesome hippie vibe over lyrics that make you want to hear every...
Piper Hayes
Born in New York, raised in Toronto, and now residing in Hamilton since 2015, critically acclaimed folk singer, songwriter and social activist Piper Hayes is truly authentic. Debut full-length album ‘Piper & Carson’ released...
Glen Hornblast
Toronto singer-songwriter Glen Hornblast is a popular performer in many of Toronto’s folk and jazz clubs. In 2014, he released his first CD entitled, “Once In A Blue Moon.” The twelve-track CD received a lot of airplay on folk internet radio stations...
Laura Fernandez
SingerSongwriter pianist, spanish born and multilingual performer Laura Fernandez. Winner New York international independent Music Festival, multilingual singer songwriter, new Cd Imagination coming 2018. Born in Mafrid....
Dirty Dishes
Dirty Dishes is a kick-in-the-pants harmony-driven roots trio. Fourth album to be released this spring. Dirty Dishes is well known for their spirited music, tight three-part-harmonies, and entertaining live shows....
Rob Lutes
As skilled delivering a Piedmont blues classic as he is performing his own award-winning original songs, Rob Lutes’s masterful fingerstyle guitar work and soulful voice bring an unmistakable intensity to his live performances. Double...
D’Arcy Wickham
D’Arcy has been an established name in the Toronto music scene as an outstanding songwriter and guitarist with strong name recognition. Winner songs from the heart contest 2009 , new CD to be released in 2018, guitarist Ian Thomas band , former...
Howard Gladstone
Howard Gladstone, Toronto-based performing songwriter has released his 5th and strongest album. (Hourglass, 2017). Howard’ Gladstone (vocal/guitar) Trio features Laura Fernandez (vocal, piano) and Tony Quarrington (vocal,...
David Essig
David Essig has performed at every major folk/roots festival in Canada, during a career that has now spanned nearly 50 years. Veteran Canadian Roots Artist Celebrates 46 years of Performing at Canadian Festivals. David...
Jack de Keyzer
Jack de Keyzer is a 2 X Juno (Canada’s Grammy) and 7X Maple Blues award winning artist, blues guitarist, singer, song writer and producer and one of the finest blues guitarists on the scene today. 2 X Juno Award Winner. ...
Tia McGraff
Grammy nominated, Tia McGraff and Tommy Parham are an international touring Americana/Folk duo who have been compared to Johnny and June! Grammy nominated, Hamilton Music Award Winner, international touring singer/songwriters, written and...
Julian Fauth
Julian Fauth is a singer, piano player and songwriter in the tradition of barrelhouse blues with a touch of insanity. Juno Award Winner Best Blues Album 2009 Maple Blues Award winner – Best piano...
Lynn Harrison
One of the Toronto music scene’s enduring treasures, Lynn Harrison writes songs that speak to the heart and inspire audiences of all ages. Creator and host of “The Bridge” themed open stage. Winner, Songs...
Melanie Peterson
Melanie Peterson is a Toronto based, Saskatoon born singer-songwriter and actress. New EP released summer 2017. Mary Poppins with a broken heart, BBC Radio. ...
Brian Gladstone
Brian Gladstone has been involved in the Canadian roots music scene for almost thirty-five years. Brian Gladstone is a world class finger-style guitar player, a dynamic performer, and a prolific song writer not restrained by conventional...
Kat Goldman
One of Canada’s most loved songwriters. Kat Goldman Releases her Fourth Album “The Workingman’s Blues”. Kat Goldman’s songs have been covered by notable artists Dar Williams, and The Duhks,...
The Bridge
Unique shared stage on a theme, hosted by Lynn Harrison. Celebrating the connection between creativity and spirituality. Monthly event at the Imperial Pub, now in its third year. The Bridge is an...
Noah Zacharin
Born in Montreal, living in Toronto, Noah Zacharin has earned his place as a musical hero. Plays many styles comfortably and authentically. 7 solo CD’s. Also plays well with others–producing and performing on many other folks’...
Maggie & Mr. Rogers
Scott Rogers, vocalist Maggie Keogh and lap steel guitarist Donald Rooke (of the Henrys) conjure up dreamy renditions of folk and jazz tunes. First time performers at Winterfolk. New recording ‘M&Mr.R’...
Moscow Apartment
Moscow Apartment is a young indie folk duo based in Toronto who are taking the Canadian Music Scene by storm. Debut EP released September 2017. Winner, Best Young Songwriter, Toronto Independent Music Awards,...
Mponda Kalunga
Mponda Kalunga is a sensational singer/songwriter with a mission to promote unity and courage. Finalist for North Canada CBC Searchlight 2016 Finalist for Toronto in The Great Canadian Song Search ...
Mr. Rick
Mr. Rick is a Singer and fingerstyle acoustic guitarist performing original arrangements of the Trad. American Roots and Blues Song book. A solo album by Rick is coming any minute now Rick’s 3rd CD “Songs about God...
Jessica Pearson & The East Wind
Jessica Pearson and the East Wind’s music is a blend of maritime kitchen parties, breathtaking Harmonies and intimate traditional melodies. Recently signed to Willow Sound Records. Toured Ireland & released their...
David Storey
David Storey is Comin’ Home. Back on stage since 2011, he has enthralled fans with his simple but powerful and literate Folk-Rock ballads describing characters, situations and emotions that are delivered with wit and honesty. New album to be...
Peter Verity
Peter Verity sings and plays his original brand of “Charged Folk” with matchless heart and conviction. Winner “best folk” T.I.M.A. (Toronto Independent Music Awards) for album “Sometimes A...
The Max Woolaver Band
Formed in Toronto, The Max Woolaver Band brings together outstanding players with not be missed great songs. Bluebird Cafe, Nashville, Pick of Songwriters Night FACTOR New Talent Award NXNE,...
Meredith Moon
Folk music played from the heart, including originals as well as traditional Appalachian folk tunes played on banjo and guitar. Five time Mariposa Folk Festival performer Multi-instrumentalist ...
Sharron Katz
Sharron Katz -singer/songwriter living in Stratford Ontario- with a unique folk/ Jazz vibe. CD Release at Winterfolk! Love Notes First CD produced by Juno nominee Robbie Patterson featured on CBC...The Achromatics
A vibrant 9-pc band featuring a powerful female horn section, Motown-style vocals, a Latin-influenced rhythm section and a Top-40-calibre stage show. Toronto Independent Music Award 2017 Nominees Debut CD Give Me That...
Winterfolk Volunteer Meetup, Sunday November 19
Sunday, November 19 at 1 PM – 3 PM Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario M4K1N1 Do you have questions about volunteering at Winterfolk? Would you like to meet other volunteers? Do you want to share your past experiences with others? This...
NASHVILLE BOUND
Glen Hornblast is a well-known Toronto singer-songwriter who has run open mics and songwriter showcases for many years. NASHVILLE BOUND has presented over 200 songwriters and given them opportunities to showcase their songs for a...
Tonight’s Winterfolk preview a good way to ease into cooler climes
Reprinted from Toronto Moon Magazine by Gary 17 – As the Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival prepares to turn sweet sixteen this coming February it’s perhaps not too young to begin engaging in occasional bouts of nostalgia. Certainly festival...
Seneca College Independent Music Presents
John Switzer and Linda M host a songwriter showcase featuring the talented students and alumni of Seneca’s Independent Music Programs. “Indie” is not a genre. “Indie” does not mean “unsigned”. Indie is an approach, a way of life, a DIY...
The Best of Dr. B’s Acoustic Medicine Show
Dr. B’s is a weekly open stage and jam held at the Freetimes Cafe in Toronto. Join us for an intimate afternoon of great acoustic music, every Saturday. We want to create a place for artists, friends, and fans to hang...
WINTERFOLK 2018 Tribute & Benefit Concert Nov 4, 2017
Nashville Bound Presents: WINTERFOLK 2018 Tribute & Benefit Concert Nov 4, 2017 WHO: Maggie & Mr. Rogers, Meredith Moon, HOTCHA!, Glen Hornblast, Harpin’ Norm, D’Arcy Wickham, Brian Gladstone, Tony Quarrington (w/ Zoey Adams), Kim Doolittle...WF XV Meeting Notes Sept 12, 2017
Being aware of acoustic vs. electric performances for scheduling the Swan upstairs vs. downstairs. 2) More training for stage manager volunteers – one or more meetings 3) Explore new venues for expansion – Danforth Music Hall? Do they do matinées? Brian to contact...
Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival
Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival celebrated their 15th Anniversary on the Danforth, on February 17th-19th. It was an all-ages, mid-winter, weatherproof event, where you found the best of urban, blues, rock, jazz, country, folk and roots music,...
Editor’s Corner March 2017
Written by David Olds Category: Editors Corner – Sticking with my Pot Pourri theme, I had the pleasure of meeting up with a friend from my early childhood at Winterfolk on the Family Day Weekend. David Storey and I knew each other back...
Winterfolk Roundup Various Clubs Toronto
Winterfolk XV was busier, punchier and way warmer than usual, all good things for the folk that swarmed over the bridge to check the annual feast of blues and roots musics of all kinds. Folkie Peter Verity opened the launch party at The Black...
Americana Media Pro: Fred Boenig reviews Winterfolk
From American Media Pro Winterfolk XV Roots and Blues Fest Underway One of the great mid-winter music festivals is underway in Toronto this weekend with the 15th edition of the Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival. This 3 day festival showcases the finest in local and...
Tony Quarrington tribute album shows Winterfolk’s stature
\ TO EAST \ Reprinted from Toronto Moon Magazine There was a time when there was really only one Roots festival that artists of that genre talked about in TO. Back when I started this publication —25 years ago this coming April, as Open Season (which gave birth...
Winterfolk is back for its 15th year on The Danforth
All-ages, mid-winter festival to feature some of the best Canadian blues and roots artists East York Mirror – The 2017 edition of the Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival is coming to The Danforth. The 15th annual event, which features some of the best...
Entertainment Beat – Its that time of year again
February 9, 2017February 8, 2017 Anna Killen and Lara O’Keefe Reprinted from Beaches Metro It’s that time of year again. Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival is on the Danforth Feb. 17-19, 2017 and Acoustic Harvest will be there with bells, and...
Winterfolk Hour on BLUZ FM
Don’t miss the Winterfolk hour on Bluz Fm on JAZZ.FM91 with Danny Marks which will air this Saturday Feb 11 from 10 to 11 PM. We will be talking about a variety of topics including local music scene, the role of music in society, and of course highlights of the...
WINTERFOLK XV ANNOUNCES FULL LINEUP
WHO: Trent Severn, Johnson Crook, The Small Glories, Command Sisters, Julian Taylor, The Jerome Tucker Band, Jon Brooks, Lily Frost, Louis Simão, Denielle Bassels, Blair Packham + more! WHAT: Winterfolk XV Blues & Roots Festival TICKETS: Advance tickets for the...
A Musical Extravaganza for All Ages on the Danforth Strip
By: Thomas Schultz posted Mon, Feb 6, 2017 in SPECIALINTEREST Toronto serves as Canada’s hub for art, commerce, and entertainment, making it an ideal destination for travelers. The city won’t disappoint thanks to a wide range of world class restaurants...
A Music Extravaganza for All Ages on the Danforth Strip
By: Thomas Schultz posted Mon, Feb 6, 2017 in SPECIALINTEREST Toronto serves as Canada’s hub for art, commerce, and entertainment, making it an ideal destination for travelers. The city won’t disappoint thanks to a wide range of...
Blog Toronto on Winterfolk
Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival is on the Danforth, Feb. 17-19, 2017. It’s an all-ages, mid-winter, weatherproof event, where you’ll find the best of urban, blues, rock, jazz, country, folk and roots music , emulating a multi-stage rural summer...
Entertainment Beat
February 9, 2017February 8, 2017 Anna Killen and Lara O’Keefe – It’s that time of year again. Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival is on the Danforth Feb. 17-19, 2017 and Acoustic Harvest will be there...
Winterfolk XV Blues & Roots Festival announce full lineup
From February 17-February 19th, the Winterfolk XV Blues & Roots Festival will be held in full force. The festival will be held in five venues with six stages in total in Danforth, Toronto. On February 17, the hours will...
Live Album Release The Songs of Tony Quarrington
Tickets are Limited – Order Early to avoid disappointment Sunday Feb 19, Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth Ave. The Songs of Tony Quarrington Live CD Release– featuring Heather Fielding, Glen Hornblast, David Storey, HOTCHA!, Wendell Ferguson, Seb...
Winterfolk’s 15th anniversary Feb. 17-19 will include many East York talents
Reprinted from East York Chronicle, by /Gary 17/ Although it was not born in east TO, the annual Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival has made its home here for most of what will be 15 years of existence February 17-19. From its beginnings the event, held at five...
Soul Maître Ds
We may not be your soul mates but we want to be your Soul Maître Ds. The Soul Maître’D’s are Lawrie Ingles and Henry Lees… We want to star in your Freak Show! When two seasoned singer/songwriters like Henry...
The McDales
The McDales, Country songwriter Herb Dale and his partner Fran McCann have been performing in Toronto venues, and co-hosting open mics since 2009. Herb Dale hs been very active in the Toronto music scene for over 40 years, and many young artists refer to him fondly as...
All Day Breakfast Stringband
The Montreal-based All Day Breakfast Stringband plays old time music from the southern and midwestern USA. Fiddle, guitar, double bass, banjo, and voices join forces to confirm that the old music is still exhilarating. Traditional old time...
The Redhill Valleys
Folk Rock Trio from Hamilton, The Redhill Valleys are devoted songwriters, blending timeless harmonies and unforgettable melodies into a unique sound all their own. Debut Album Released 2016. The Redhill Valleys are an...
Winterfolk Preview Jan 21
BITS’N’PIECES – Reprinted from Cashbox TORONTO – Festival-goers will have a chance to get a sneak preview of what’s in store at the 15th ANNUAL WINTERFOLK BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL when some of the finest folk, roots and blues...
Steve Raiken
Toronto artist Steve Raiken is a very skilled guitarist and talented singer/songwriter who has been performing and writing songs for nearly 50 years in Canada and the U.S. New CD Released in 2010 at Hugh’s Room. Significant radio airplay...
Juneyt
Turkish Immigrant Juneyt is a Self-Thought Nuevo-Flamenco Guitarist from Waterloo, ON., Juneyt has built a large, dedicated following through his regular, electric performances throughout the World. Multi-Award Winner and Nominated for Many...
Command Sisters
We may have played the Shanghai Int Music Fest, won the John Lennon songwriting contest, had our song Earthquake played on the Today Show, had four Guitar World features and conversed with Prince William at a private event, but we still can’t whip and nae nae...
Tom Leighton
Multi instrumentalist Tom Leighton brings sophisticated colours and novel arrangements to his music that few musicians can match. He plays piano, accordion, accordion bass, bouzouki, bodhran, whistles, jaw harps, mandolin and trombone—...
Onion Honey
Onion Honey plays original and traditional old-time folk music that sounds like good home cooking with instruments in the kitchen. Home cookin’ hillbilly folk darlings from Kitchener. Onion Honey makes folk music,...
Lily Frost
The style is a tasteful blend of old timey swing, 60s surf, spaghetti western and sultry torch fronted by Lily who draws on the aesthetics of Audrey Hepburn and Bettie Page. Well known from song placements in TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy,...
Jan 21 Winterfolk Preview at Acoustic Harvest
Winterfolk XV Preview & Benefit Saturday, January 21st Acoustic Harvest, Robinson Hall, St. Nicholas Anglican Church 1512 Kingston Rd., Toronto | 416.729.7564 Doors 7:30 pm / Music 8:00 pm ...
Isaak Bonk
Isaak Bonk is a young Toronto folk singer and poet, making his first appearance at WinterFolk. Named in Brian Gladstone’s “top three discoveries of 2016.” In the last year Isaak has become a frequent...End of the Road
Take more decades of performing than the guys like to admit; add born in the bone raw talent to instrumental virtuosity, stunning harmonies, endless on-stage energy and thoughtful, thought provoking lyrics and you have arrived at the “End of the...
Mary Kelly
Mary is a singer, actor, writer, and teacher who comes from a long line of storytellers and believes no story is too big or too fantastic – especially if it’s told with grace and wit. Mary Kelly Mary was delighted when...
Missy Burgess
“You can hear the weight of experience Missy brings to her strong original material and to the interpretive voice she brings to standards and the gems from other writers she chooses to cover.” (Mike Regenstreif)! The only Canadian to perform at...
Anne Walker
Anne Walker is a singer-songwriter based in Toronto who writes moving and deeply honest songs and delivers them in a strong, expressive voice. New CD released 2016 “Down the Horseshoe Valley Road.” Anne...
The Small Glories – Nominated for 2 Canadian Folk Awards!
Folk powerhouse pair The Small Glories are Cara Luft & JD Edwards, a dynamic duo planted on the Canadian Prairies.
Nashville Bound
Nashville Bound is a Nashville-style Songwriters Showcase created by Toronto singer-songwriter Glen Hornblast, who has run this Songwriter Series since 2014, and showcased over 200 Canadian songwriters. Inspired by Glen’s many trips to Nashville, and his...
Mike McKenna
Mike McKenna has enjoyed 50 years as one of Canada’s most respected guitarists. Toronto born Mike McKenna is a blues guitar player who in has played with Luke & the Apostles, Downchild, MeKenna Mendelson Mainline, and...
Joe Hall
Joe Hall led the unique canadian folk-rock ensemble THE CONTINENTAL DRIFT in the 1970s and continues to sing and songwrite thru the new millenium. Has had a monthly residencey at the tranzac club since 2002. Released an...
Louis Simão Duo
Toronto-based musician, Louis Simão has been composing, performing and recording as a multi-instrumentalist in a variety of genres for over twenty years. New CD “A Luz” released on October 30th, 2016. ...
Dr. Tom Hamilton
Violinist/fiddler Dr. Tom is a perennial feature in festivals across Canada and abroad. He produces emerging Canadian singer/songwriters. He makes his home in Toronto. Founder/curator/host of Toronto Urban Folk Art Salon, in partnership with...
Pat Temple and the Hi Lo Players
Singer, songwriter Pat Temple brings his impressive, swinging body of work to “Winterfolk” with Canadian, folk legend Pineapple Frank on steel guitar, and the new talent of Kyler Tapscott on lead Guitar and Rob Foreman on standup...
Julian Taylor
“Beautiful songwriting that connects.” Pat Blythe, Cashbox Magazine. CBC Radio 2 – Set Me Free #2 and Fever #9. “In an era when music lovers seem to be required to like one thing, one style, one genre, we get...
Danny Marks
Danny Marks, star of stage, screen and radio. BLUES WITH A FEELING AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT. CASHBOX LEGACY AWARD. NEW ALBUM in 2016, CITIES IN BLUE. This iconic...
Trent Severn
Trent Severn is an acclaimed Ontario folk trio who sing original, contemporary songs easily described as “Canadian history in harmony” We want to honour a particular legacy left behind by the great songwriters of...
The Small Glories
Folk powerhouse pair The Small Glories are Cara Luft & JD Edwards, a dynamic duo planted on the Canadian Prairies. Two veteran singer/songwriters have teamed up and are building a buzz around their tight harmonies, authenticity and...
Johnson Crook
Noel Johnson, Jared Craig and brothers Nathan and Trevor Crook are Johnson Crook, a four-piece roots rock/country band based in Toronto, ON. Full length self-titled debut album produced by Bill Bell (Jason Mraz, Tom Cochrane, Justin Nozuka,...
Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival
Reprinted from `India News Calling` – TORONTO – MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2016 – Be sure to mark your calendars for the 15th Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival taking place February 17-19, 2017 in Toronto. Winterfolk is an all-ages, mid-winter, weatherproof...
The Moonshine Cafe
The Moonshine Cafe continues to evolve as one of the premier Music Venues in the country. Our challenge is to keep abreast of changes on the music scene and to entice a broad demographic to our venue. We run events that...
Margaret Stowe
Margaret Stowe is an eclectic jazz-based electric and acoustic guitarist. Guitarist Margaret Stowe has recorded and performed with a host of Canadian/International artists. “Stowe’s departure point is jazz, but her style ranges from...
Denielle Bassels
Denielle is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Her original music and arrangements tell stories with whimsy and purpose, and draw inspiration from swing and jazz from 1920’s to 60’s. Winner of Grand Prize in Jazz...
Brian Blain
At 70, Brian Blain is a well-respected elder of the Canadian roots music community, mostly working behind the scenes writing, publishing and hosting his legendary blues campfire jams but still writing and recording songs with smart lyrics, unaffected vocals and a...
Turbo Street Funk
Turbo Street Funk is Toronto’s hottest New Orleans-inspired brass-rock quintet. With over 100 performances across Ontario, Quebec and New York State, Turbo Street Funk has gained a reputation for explosive live shows. Earshot Top 10 Jazz...
The Bridge with Lynn Harrison
Unique shared stage on a spiritual theme. Hosted by Lynn Harrison, singer-songwriter and Unitarian minister. Long-running monthly event in downtown Toronto. The Bridge combines songs (and spoken...
Tragedy Ann
When grit and groove meets softly swaying silk, the thrift-folk of Braden Phelan and Liv Cazzola comes to life. Recipient, Taylor Mitchell Bursary, 2015. Debut EP Released August 2016. Western...
Stephanie Braganza
Stephanie Braganza is a Canadian powerhouse singer and an animal activist, who after receiving her degree in the performing arts with her co-writer, Kolin Stewart, has worked dilligently on creating music with a message and participates in animal activism, speaking...Stephanie Braganza
SongTown Presents
Produced 4 compilation CD’s with over 40 artists and working on the 5th in 2017. Produced numerous artist showcase concerts and working on a 10th anniversary concert in 2017. Since 2006 SongTown has supported...
Seneca College Independent Music Presents
If you’ve seen ‘Seneca College Independent Music presents’ at earlier Winterfolks you’ll know how much talent there is in that programme. If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat. The Independent Music Production Program at Seneca...
Acoustic Harvest Presents
Since 1997, the Acoustic Harvest Saturday Night Monthly Concert Series has showcased and nurtured the careers of many fine Canadian performers. The late, great, Rick Fielding had the vision to bring the finest in acoustic roots/folk music to Toronto’s east end...
Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) – Toronto Chapter
NSAI Toronto exists to meet the educational and awareness needs of Toronto-area songwriters and to further the craft of songwriting in the GTA. The Toronto Chapter holds monthly meetings on the First Tuesday of every month at Harris Institute...
Lynn Harrison
An inspiring presence on the Toronto folk music scene for many years, Lynn Harrison’s music bridges the boundary between “secular” and “spiritual,” uniting diverse audiences and acting as a powerful force for social good. Also an ordained...
David Storey
David Storey is Comin’ Home. Back on stage since 2011, he has enthralled fans with his simple but powerful and literate Folk-Rock ballads describing characters, situations and emotions that are delivered with wit and honesty. Twenty-five years of award-winning...
Soozi Schlanger
You know her as Swamperella – Toronto’s Queen of Cajun…that little power house that can rock a room and can get anyone up dancing … anytime … anywhere! New CD solo works Released 2013. Songs from the Heart Contest...
Sue and Dwight
Sue and Dwight’s unique Canadiana sound embodies the musical spirit of the 1960’s folk revival featuring passionate vocals and warm harmonies to convey human stories of peace, courage, and social justice. New CD Released 2016, For A...
Tony Quarrington
Veteran guitarist of all styles TONY QUARRINGTON has lately emerged as a songwriter with his own very individual style. Won Juno as producer Willie P. Bennett’s HEARTSTRINGS 1998. Commemorated in HONORING OUR OWN concert at Winterfolk XII 2014. Working on album...
Jack de Keyzer
Jack de Keyzer is a 2 X Juno (Canada’s Grammy) and 7X Maple Blues award winning artist, blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer and one of the finest blues guitarists on the scene today. 2 X Juno (Canada’s...
Kim Doolittle
Singer, Songwriter, Story Teller, Musician, Troubador, Humorist, all around music gal. Into The Blue, Produced by Ken Whiteley, dropping in Spring of 2017. A sound much like Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda...
Isabel Fryszberg
Isabel Fryszberg in the last year has won audiences, gained strong reviews and radio play from her debut album Hearts and Arrows. “Her tunes are like diner menus.” John Aspice, No Depression. She will be joined with the sublime Tony Quarrington at...
Howard Gladstone
Howard Gladstone is a Toronto based singer/songwriter with 4 CD’s of original material. Returning to music with renewed energy and purpose after a forced hiatus, Howard is working on a new release for 2017. “Howard...
Freeman Dre
Singer-Songwriter Freeman Dre is one of Toronto’s best. Backed by a cult following and a killer band. New Vinyl in 2017. Winner, NOW Magazine, Best Songwriter, 2011. Freeman Dre may be the...
Wayne Neon
Wayne Neon is a singer/songwriter, composer, arranger and bandleader, a multi-instrumentalist who sings lead and harmony and plays guitar, flute, saxophones, and hand percussion. Folksinger Humdinger. World’s...
Melanie Peterson
Blessed with an ability to imbue her vocals with palpable emotion without going over the top, Melanie Peterson, a Saskatoon born, Toronto based, singer-songwriter and actress has quietly become a bright light on the Toronto folk music scene. ...
Brian Gladstone
Brian Gladstone is a world class finger-style guitar player, a dynamic performer, and a prolific song writer not restrained by conventional boundaries. Brian Gladstone has been involved in the Canadian roots music scene for almost thirty-five...
D’Arcy Wickham
Veteran Toronto fingerstyle dazzler D’Arcy Wickham returns to Winterfolk with a bevy of new material from his upcoming new CD. Winner, Songs from the heart 2009. New CD release, 2017. As a...
Jory Nash
Jory Nash is an award-winning singer-songwriter who blends elements of folk, jazz, blues, country and soul into an original stew of sound. 4 time CFMA nominee. Songs From The Heart winner, 2000. ...
Noah Zacharin
Noah Zacharin is an acknowledged guitar master and literate songwriter with 7 CD’s of original music and countless appearances on stage and CD, supporting many of the best in town and beyond. Noah Zacharin is an exciting performer—a...
Andy Griffiths
ANDY is an energetic and passionate rootsy folk rock singer/songwriter who will have you tapping your toes and singing along with the chorus! ‘Mind On Other Things’ was nominated for ‘Roots Recording of the Year’ at the...
Suzanne Jarvie
Toronto singer songwriter Suzanne Jarvie sings with “lonely, lovely yearn”, has just completed her third European tour of her beautiful Americana debut record, Spiral Road and 2016 EP One Take Only. Suzanne is thrilled to be home playing Winterfolk...
David Essig
West-coast based David Essig is a guitarist’s guitarist and a helluva songwriter to boot who has been performing and recording in Canada for 45 years. Award-winning Canadian roots musician. Europeans call him one...
Jerome Tucker Band
Jerome Tucker is a bass player, singer, writer, and performer from the Philadelphia area, now currently performing with his own band, the Jerome Tucker Band, in the Toronto area. CBC Sounds of the Season, House Band/Performer,...
Laura Fernandez
Canada’s newest Steinway artist Laura Fernandez is a multifaceted artist- a multi lingual singer songwriter, pianist and composer who ‘s songs encompass the many aspects of life, inspiring and emotional lyrical content and storytelling are the hallmark of...
Mr. Rick
Mr. Rick is a Singer and fingerstyle acoustic guitarist performing original arrangements of the Trad. American Roots and Blues Song book. Rick has just finished his 3rd CD “Songs about God and Booze” available at CD...
Wendell Ferguson
Wendell Ferguson. The songs are slick, the jokes are sick but the fingers and wits are quick. He won’t leave a dry seat in the house. Inducted as the artist inductee into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in 2014. ...
Blair Packham
Tuneful Toronto-based singer/songwriter Blair Packham used to be in an 80s pop band but he’s spent the intervening years playing countless shows sharpening his solo performing skills. Blair Packham is one of Canada’s best unsung pop...
Peter Verity
Peter Verity plays an original brand of “charged folk” with honest heart and passion. Winner, Best Folk at the T.I.M.A. awards. (Toronto Independent Music Awards). Runner up in the folk/roots category of...
Glen Hornblast
Glen Hornblast is a well-known Toronto singer-songwriter whose music is an intoxicating blend of folk, country, jazz and blues. Winner “Songs From The Heart Contest” 2015. Semi-FInalist International Song...
Jon Brooks
We’ve been told we like ‘happy songs.’ These are lies. The blurbs go here. They assure us the artist has been vetted by the right people from the right cultural institutions. If somebody at the Toronto Star felt the artist...
Harpin’ Norm Lucien
Harpin’ Norm Lucien emerged on the Folk scene with a pocketful of harmonicas and soon his signature style and versatility has become in demand in performance and recording studios. Harpin’ is now enjoying radio play of his songs and a new eleven song CD, ‘The World’s...
Stuart Laughton
Stuart cannot be categorized, but his multi-instrumental skills and infectious enthusiasms are winning him fans. Stuart Laughton’s RADIO DIAL features Rebecca Campbell, Burke Carroll, Martin Worthy and Steve Lucas. ...
David McLachlan
David sings with conviction songs about life and its lessons. Performing songwriter who has recorded four albums of original song. Latest album “Traveling Truthfully” available Dec...
Sebastian Agnello
Internationally respected for his guitar playing, Seb will tell you “the guitar’s just a prop…it gets me onstage where I can shoot my mouth off”. Above all else, Seb is a protest singer. Scathing, hilarious, politically incorrect and always...
Winterfolk benefit supports festival’s artists
Event will also include open mic for anyone who’d like to perform a tune or two The organizers of the 15th annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival are hosting a benefit concert on Saturday, Nov. 26. The event, which will feature guitar aces Tony...
Winterfolk Preview Nov 26, 2016
Festival-goers will have a chance to get a sneak preview of what’s in store at the 15th ANNUAL WINTERFOLK BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL when some of the finest folk, roots and blues artists will take the stage at Toronto’s Black Swan Tavern on Saturday, November 26th....
T.O. musicians fête Tony Quarrington
Tony Quarrington, composer, guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, and producer, was honoured by his fellow musicians on August 10th at Toronto’s Black Swan Tavern. “The Songs of Tony Quarrington” featured performances by 15 different artists, each of whom interpreted one...
Nashville Bound Winterfolk Preview Oct 30
Don’t miss the first Winterfolk Preview at the Free Times on Sunday Oct. 30th from 8:00 to 11:00 pm – we have a stellar cast that I’m sure you’ll all enjoy: with Tony Quarrington,Brian Gladstone, Mr. Rick, Melanie Peterson,Suzanne Jarvie, Laura...
‘The Songs of Tony Quarrington’
Purchase Tickets to the songs of Tony Quarrington live recording. Order early, as we expect these to be sold out! Be a Part of a New Tribute CD Recorded Live off the Floor 15 Artists playing the music of Tony Quarrington Laura Fernandez – HOTCHA! –...
Winterfolk XIV Friday Feb 12, 2016 Highlights
The View from the Corner Stool – Highlights from Friday Night at the annual festival. Includes parformances by Joey Landreth, Murder Murder, Annabelle Chvostek, D’ Arcy Wickham, Tia Brazda, and many others!
Caledon based Corner Gas creator David Storey set to release debut album at Winterfolk
Caledon Enterprise By Danielle Marr – David Storey is coming home. Caledon based David Storey, best known for developing, producing and directing the hit TV series Corner Gas is returning to his musical roots. The Inglewood resident is best known for developing,...
More than 150 artists to perform at Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival during Family Day weekend
Reprinted from the East York Mirror – The 14th annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival is on tap for the first three days of this Family Day weekend, Feb. 12 to 14. More than 150 artists will perform on five stages in four venues on the west Danforth, between...
Winterfolk music festival engages and inspires with themed performances
Healing In Song and Audience Participation Songwriting are two of the many events at Danforth festival By Daniel McKenzie | Posted: Feb 10 2016 8:16 am – February can be a long month, despite what the calendar says. It’s cold, people are broke from holiday...
What’s On This Week in Toronto
Reprinted from the Toronto Sun, Feb 6, 2016 – Get your fill of blues, roots and folk music while wandering around on the Danforth near Broadview, Feb. 12-14. This is an all-ages musical festival with some 150 artists at five venues — and yes, it’s weatherproof....
East York talents will be featured at Winterfolk Feb. 12-14
Reprinted from East York Chronicle by Gary17 – With over 100 artists appearing on five stages at four venues on Danforth Avenue, the Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival is set to hold its 14th annual edition in East York from February 12 through 14. Shows take...
Five acts to keep on your radar for Winterfolk XIV
Reprinted from the East York Examiner Feb 5 2016 – Toronto’s Winterfolk returns on the weekend of February 12-14. The festival, not limited to folk music, also happens to fall on the Valentine’s Day and Ontario’s Family Day Weekend....
Winterfolk 2016 – The Interview on Folk Roots Radio
The 14th Annnual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival takes place on The Danforth in Toronto from February 12-14 2016. Featuring some of the best blues and roots artists on the Canadian music scene, playing on five stages in four venues, it promises to be a fabulous...
Trent Severn
Trent Severn is an acclaimed Ontario folk trio who sing original, contemporary songs easily described as “Canadian history in harmony”
Winterfolk showcase Jan 16 at Acoustic Harvest
Reprinted from Entertainment Beat Jan 12,2016 Acoustic Harvest presents a pre-Winterfolk showcase on Saturday, Jan. 16 at Robinson Hall, St. Nicholas Anglican Church. This sneak preview of the 14th annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival will feature the finest in...
Jason LaPrade
Jason LaPrade may be more well known as an in demand Toronto sound engineer, but he is equally adept as a dobro/guitar player who’s primary purpose is supporting and enhancing the artist’s he performs with. Owner/Sound Engineer at...
Meeting Notes Jan 5, 2016
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Lotus Wight
As a result of his astonishing performances Lotus is rumoured to be the illegitimate offspring of Buster Keaton and Elizabeth Cotton. Pricipal banjoist for Sheesham, Lotus and ‘Son. Celebrated new cd -great reviews...
DRUMHAND
Fusing the energy of New Orleans parade bands with the circuitous rhythms of West Africa, Cuba, India and Brazil, Toronto’s DRUMHAND is becoming increasingly known for their innovative, dynamic performances and artistic accessibility for audiences of all...
Brian Cober
Brian and his Double Slide would be a pleasent gimmick were it not for his mastery and musicality. Two big things in Brian’s developement were going bare right-handed (without picks) and his trusty metronome. “Austin Wired”...
Winterfolk Preview Show Jan 16, 2016
Brian Gladstone, HOTCHA!, David Storey, and more! Winterfolk Showcase at Acoustic Harvest January 16, 2016, 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm St Nicholas Anglican Church Robinson Hall 1512 Kingston Rd., Toronto (one block east of Warden Ave.) Toronto, Ont M1N 1R7 Canada Map St...
Old Man Luedecke
Old Man Luedecke is the recording name of two-time Juno Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and banjo player Chris Luedecke of Chester, Nova Scotia. His 2008 album, Proof of Love, won a 2009 JUNO Award for Traditional Folk Album of the Year. In 2011, Luedecke won...
Pete Otis
Pete Otis is a multi faceted singer songwriter who has been in the music industry for over 40 years. New CD release in April 2016 – “Mountains to Climb.” Producer of “Honouring Our Own ” concert...
Mike McKenna
Known largely for his slide guitar playing, McKenna began playing professionally in the early 1960s in Yorkville where he formed the group Luke & The Apostles. He has since gone on to international fame. Toronto-born Mike McKenna is a blues guitar player who has...
Ben Sures
Ben Sures is a masterful guitar player and songwriter, if you like Paul Simon and Richard Thompson you will probably like him too! Ben Sures is the bravest songwriter in Canada – James Keelaghan. “No wonder the...
Brian Gladstone
Brian Gladstone is a world class finger-style guitar player, a dynamic performer, and a prolific song writer not restrained by conventional boundaries. PSYCHEDELIC PHOLK PSONGS was rated as FIVE STARS by the International Country Music...
SongTown
Produced 4 compilation CD’s with over 40 artists and working on the 5th in 2016. Produced numerous artist showcase concerts and working on a 10th anniversary concert in 2016. Since 2006 SongTown has supported...
Howard Gladstone
Howard Gladstone is a Toronto based singer/songwriter, who has released 4 CDs of original material, and returns to Winterfolk after 2 year recovery from a spinal cord injury. Returning to performing at Winterfolk after 2 years, recovering from...
Joey Landreth
Winnipeg artist Joey Landreth is best known as the lead singer and guitarist with JUNO Award winners, The Bros. Landreth. JUNO Award winner with his band The Bros. Landreth. Has been featured in Rolling Stone, Billboard,...
Evaristo
Evaristo’s career has taken him from performing solo guitar in underground clubs in Havana to traveling the world as a lead singer of Havana’s world famous Tropicana show. Now in Toronto, he is a singer/songwriter whose songs mix Cuban folk rhythms with rock and...
Murder Murder
Murder Murder is a Bloodgrass band (Bluegrass + Outlaw Country + Exclusively Murder Ballads) hailing from the frozen forests of the Ontario Northland. Their tales of death are filled with life by the kick of the suitcase, saw of the fiddle, and roll of the...
Jane Lewis
Canadian singer-songwriter Jane Lewis will showcase her piano-based folk-pop-roots style of music at Winterfolk this year, supported by Toronto dobro player Jason LaPrade. Finalist for the 2015 Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award. 2015 Independent Music Award for Best...
Grit Laskin
William ‘Grit’ Laskin has been building guitars since 1971, recorded on Stan Rogers label Fogarty’s Cove, co-founded Borealis Records, co-founded the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Member of the Order of Canada. Winner of the Saidye Bronfman Award of...
Lynn Mantle
Toronto based singer, songwriter, musician, activist and mother, Lynn Mantle is just returning to music full time as a solo artist, blending genres of blues, folk, R&B and jazz with thoughtful lyrics to create a sound all her own. Winner of Finish Joe Hill’s...
Katherine Wheatley
Acoustic roots, catchy melodies, arresting vocals, great guitar playing, smart and moving lyrics that get you and that you get – these things are written over and over again about Katherine Wheatley. Her song “Hallelujah” won a Golden Quill award and was...
Rosalee Peppard
Up for a great story? Effervescent raconteur Rosalee Peppard, with soaring vocals above her guitar and dulcimer, is delighted to regale her internationally acclaimed Canadian women’s musical oral history and more, at Winterfolk’s Acoustic Harvest Showcase. Rosalee was...
CD Release at Winterfolk – Coming Home by David Storey
If you had walked into any of Toronto’s music clubs or coffee houses 25 years ago – places like the Horseshoe, Sneaky Dee’s, Free Times Cafe or Lee’s Palace – chances are you may have seen David Storey on the stage. Back then, music was his life. And it was a good...
Winterfolk Lineup – Check Out the Talent at This Year’s Festival
Abigail Lapell – Alfie Smith & Nicole Christian – Barbara Lynch – Ben Sures – Bill Heffernan – Brampton Folk Club – Brian Blain – Clela Errington – Collette Savard and the Savants – D’Arcy Wickham & Son – Dan McVeigh
– Danny Marks – David McLachlan – David Storey – Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley – Donné Roberts – Faith Nolan – Gathering Sparks – Glen Hornblast – Heather Luckhart – Howard Gladstone – Isaak Bonk – Jack de Keyzer
Tony Quarrington
Veteran guitarist of all styles TONY QUARRINGTON has lately emerged as a songwriter with his own very individual style. Won Juno as producer Willie P. Bennett’s HEARTSTRINGS 1998. Commemorated in HONORING OUR OWN concert at Winterfolk XII 2014. Working on album...
Turbo Street Funk
With an infectious combination of Top 40 hits and top notch originals, Turbo Street Funk get people moving and grooving. Discovered on the streets of Toronto by jazz legend Richard Underhill. From professional busking band to festival favourite. Released debut album...
Glen Hornblast
Glen Hornblast is a well-known Toronto singer-songwriter whose music is an intoxicating blend of folk, country, blues and jazz. Featured performer at Free Times Cafe 35th Anniversary 2015. Nashville Bound – a monthly songwriter series at...
The O’Pears
The O’Pears are a female folk trio based in Toronto. With their homegrown musicality, sibling-like blend, and lyrical sensibility, The O’Pears, with their signature jaw-dropping harmonies, hold listeners captive. They are excited to release their new album “Like...
David Essig
West-coast based David Essig is a guitarist’s guitarist and a helluva songwriter to boot who has been performing and recording in Canada for 45 years. Award-winning Canadian roots musician. Europeans call him one of Canada’s best...
Laura Fernandez
International artist Laura Fernandez is a bilingual singer songwriter pianist and visual artist whose heartfelt songs encompass a variety of influences including jazz, Latin, pop, folk and rhythm and blues. Steinway artist....
Julian Taylor
JT is an artist born and raised in Toronto. He first appeared on the scene as a teenager performing at Open Jams across the GTA. “All eclectic and all-encompassing; well-crafted songs, resulting in highly energetic and incredibly entertaining...
Joanne Crabtree
Singer/songwriter Joanne Crabtree is delighted to be reuniting with her Winterfolk peeps and bringing what she refers to as her “baritone” vocals back home to The Danforth … let’s get this party started! 1960’s Chatelaine Magazine dubs Joanne...
Sebastian Agnello
Seb has released nine solo albums and has performed on and/or produced over 200 other albums. He has gained critical acclaim and wide-spread recognition for his song-writing, musicianship, and ability to entertain an audience. Seb also produced, wrote, directed and...
Harpin’ Norm Lucien
Harmonica player, Singer/Songwriter, Harpin’ Norm Lucien writes original tunes for himself and for others internationally. Canada, Nashville, Turkey, Russia, Lithuania his harmonica accompanies them all. Song ‘How Much Love’ picked up by The...
Urban Highlanders
The all new, all acoustic URBAN HIGHLANDERS play an inspired combination of original instrumentals and songs on a dazzling array of instruments, including Highland Bagpipes, African drums & percussion, 6-string violin, saxophones, whistles, piccolo, acoustic...
Toronto Songwriting School
Hosted by Murray Foster, Toronto Songwriting School presents a preview of our quarterly Muse or Monster Songwriter Showcase. The showcase will feature artists Tory Cassis, Michelle Rumball, Matt Bentley, Ambur Bosi, Dan Bellchambers, and Blake...
Kristine Schmitt with the Lonesome Ace Stringband
Kristine Schmitt’s smart, gritty original songs plus the old-time fire of Lonesome Ace Stringband. Watch out, this means trouble! Kristine Schmitt and the Lonesome Ace Stringband will be releasing a new album of originals in Spring 2016. Lonesome Ace Stringband...
Nicole ‘Songbird’ Coward
Songs that are simple but expressive, performances that are soft but powerful, Nicole Coward’s music will leave you feeling inspired, moved and uplifted. Nicole Coward’s latest album “Strong Enough For Love” was added to playlists in over 100...
Sue and Dwight
Sue and Dwight’s music is honest and insightful with themes of peace, courage, and social justice. Rich harmonies are front and centre in their musical arrangements, supported by laid-back guitars and accordion. Sue and Dwight have two CDs of...
Murray Foster
Best known as a songwriter and musician from the bands MOXY FRUVOUS and GREAT BIG SEA, Murray Foster has over twenty years of experience in the creative arts – bass player, writer, music producer, director, screenwriter, and film scorer. Best known for his role in the...
Fraser & Girard
“The best folk duo mix since Ian and Sylvia” Bob Mersereau, CBC arts critic. Fraser & Girard possess a special magic. Lyrics that matter, rustic Americana-Roots inspired melodies, rich with sound and scuffed with traditional tone, this is a delight....
Dan McVeigh
Brampton artist Dan McVeigh is a one-of-a-kind keyboard player with a successful career as a country songwriter as well as a classic rock performer. 8 time Song contest winner with Billboard, NSAI. 2001 Arts Acclaim Award from City of...
The Moonshine Cafe
Hour 1. The Moonshine Stage this year will be Showcasing 13-17yr old up and coming local performers selected from our KidZ Are Alright Open Stage. We will be showcasing individual’s and groups chosen from our regular Open Stage &...
Mark the Dates! Winterfolk XIV – Feb 12,13,14, 2016
MARK THE DATES! WINTERFOLK XIV BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 12-14, 2016 www.winterfolk.com WHO: Some of the best blues & roots artists on the Canadian music scene today WHAT: The Fourteenth Annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival WHERE: The Danforth:...
Zeynep Ozbilen
Zeynep, a Turkish-Canadian songstress and composer, believes in the uniting power of music – connecting people across era and culture through rhythm, melody and interpretations. John Lennon Songwriting Award 2015 World Finalist. Over 500 performances in 4 continents....
Isabel Fryszberg
Isabel Fryszberg in the last year has won audiences, gained strong reviews and radio play from her debut album Hearts and Arrows. “Her tunes are like diner menus.” John Aspice, No Depression. She will be joined with the sublime Tony Quarrington at Winterfolk. Winner...
Annie Sumi
Annie Sumi is a songwriter that gracefully captivates her listeners through the songs and stories of her life. 2015 April released Debut-Album “Reflections”. Nominated for Songwriter of the Year 2015 TIMAs. 3 Successful Tours across Eastern Canada Summer...
Acoustic Harvest Presents
Since 1997, the Acoustic Harvest Saturday Night Monthly Concert Series has showcased and nurtured the careers of many fine Canadian performers. The late, great, Rick Fielding had the vision to bring the finest in acoustic roots/folk music to Toronto’s east end...
D’Arcy Wickham
D’Arcy Wickham brings his exceptional songwriting and instrumental guitar talents to Winterfolk. 2007 Winner ‘Songs from the heart’ competition, for ‘Feather Fingers’. Featured performer North by Northeast Music Festival 2008, 2010, 2012....
Rick Taylor
London Ontario based finger style guitarist, singer songwriter and blues performer. Rick’s dynamism on guitar in several genres has kept him busy as a sought after session player and Main Stage performer for well over 40 years. Jimmy Lewis Life Time Achievement...
Peter Verity
Peter Verity is a routes songwriter and performer who never fails to deliver a heart-felt performance laced with poignancy and humour. Winner of Best Folk Performer at the Toronto Independent Music Awards (TIMA) in 2005. 1st runner up in the folk category in The John...
Danny Marks
Danny Marks is a celebrated Canadian Musician and Media Host. Celebrated Musician Broadcaster. Host of BLUZ FM on JAZZ.FM91 and Cities in Blue on HIFI TV. Holder of Lifetime Achievement “Blues With a Feeling” award from Toronto Blues Society. A founding...
Lynn Harrison
An inspirational presence on the Toronto singer-songwriter scene, Lynn Harrison captivates audiences of all ages with songs that are moving, powerful, life-affirming and just plain catchy. Also a Unitarian Universalist minister. Creator/host of “The...
Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) – Toronto Chapter
NSAI Toronto exists to meet the educational and awareness needs of Toronto-area songwriters and to further the craft of songwriting in the GTA. The Toronto Chapter holds monthly meetings on the First Tuesday of every month at Harris Institute...
Evolution of Blues Guitar: Jack de Keyzer
The two times Juno Award winner and seven times Maple Blues Award winner Jack de Keyzer performs and explores the history of Blues Guitar from the 1930s …
Alana & Leigh Cline
Alana and Leigh Cline are a Toronto based Celtic fiddle/guitar instrumental duo who combine Irish, Cape Breton and Scottish styles to create their own sound, while also including occasional Balkan tunes in their sets. Alana and Leigh Cline are a Toronto based Celtic...
Mean Mary
Known internationally for lightning-fast fingers, haunting vocals, and intricate story songs, Mary travels the genres of folk-rock, bluegrass, and blues with banjo, fiddle, and guitar. New CD Release February 2016. New Novel Release February 2016. Iron Horse – IMA Vox...
Annabelle Chvostek
Annabelle Chvostek is a Juno-nominated singer songwriter, multi instrumentalist and once member of The Wailin’ Jennys. She has just released her fifth studio album “Be the Media”. New CD “Be the Media” released 2015. Juno nomination for...
Sharron Katz
Soulful Singer/songwriter Sharron Katz will connect you to your heart with her deep passionate vocals and original music in alternate tunings. Sharron’s CD Love’s crime featured on CBC Radio. New CD released September 2015 Another Song About Love Featuring...
Glenn Marais
Glenn Marais is a bluesy folk artist, with an intense and passionate performance style, creating original songs of hope, inspiration and true life. JUNO NOMINEE BEST SONGWRITING CATEGORY-“EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE LIKE YOU”. Architect of the Say My Name Canada...
Wendell Ferguson
Wendell Ferguson is a hilarious songwriter, a great MC/Host, a stand up comic and can also play the guitar… a bit. 10 time CCMA award winner! 6 for Guitarist of the year. CFMA Winner for Instrumental Album of the Year “Menage A Moi”. Inducted into the...
Mr. Rick
Mr. Rick is a Singer and fingerstyle acoustic guitarist performing original arrangements of the Trad. American Roots and Blues Song book. Rick has just finished his 3rd CD “Songs about God and Booze” available at CD Baby. Now Magazine, 4 stars. Singer,...
Moo’d Swing
Moo’d Swing plays 1930s classic & obscure jazz tunes totally twisted into a roots style and piles of great 3 part vocal harmonies. Third cd just released titled Singin’ In the Bathtub. Celebrating our 20th year together. Moo’d Swing plays...
Whiskey Epiphany
Whiskey Epiphany is a high energy, Celtic acoustic rock band based out of Oakville, Ontario and are excited to be making their return to the Winterfolk stage! Opened for the Barra MacNeils this year at Carrousel by the River Festival in Windsor, 2015. Released first...
Noah Zacharin
“stunning guitar player”: Holger Peterson, Stony Plains Records, CBC; “like Bruce Cockburn, Ry Cooder, and Bonnie Raitt, Noah Zacharin possesses a virtuoso command of the guitar…world-wise songwriting”: Minor 7th; “wonderful songwriter...
David Storey
David Storey is Comin’ Home. Back on stage since 2011, he has enthralled fans with his simple but powerful and literate Folk-Rock ballads describing characters, situations and emotions that are delivered with wit and honesty. Twenty-five years of award-winning...
Onion Honey
Onion Honey plays a heartwarming, foot stomping mix of traditional and original folk music with classic instruments like banjo, Mandolin, guitar, washboard and more! Onion Honey has played a number of festivals across the country from Cambridge’s Mill Race...
Successful Winterfolk XIV Sneak Preview and Fundraiser!
Full House at the Winterfolk XIV Sneak Preview Showcase and Fundraiser Sunday, Nov 22nd @ The Freetimes Café. The Free Times Cafe audience enjoyed a sneak preview of what they can look forward to at the 14TH ANNUAL WINTERFOLK BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL in February 2016....
Jory Nash
Jory Nash is an award-winning singer-songwriter who blends elements of folk, jazz, blues, country and soul into an original stew of sound. 4 time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee. 8 CDs released. Producer/Artistic Director of THE WAY WE FEEL, a continuing multi...
Clela Errington
Clela’s voice is timeless and true, effortlessly reaching beyond technique and trends to wrap you in a warm soul embrace. Released new album More Love and Happiness in 2014. Produced by Juno award winner Alec Fraser Songs From the Heart – Best Instrumental –...
Shawna Caspi
Shawna Caspi is a guitar-picking, classically-trained folkie with a sweet-tooth for a good story, a sly lyrical wit, and a rich, powerful voice. Toured across Canada, including performances on VIA Rail trains Two songs from latest album received awards in 2015 Songs...
Tia Brazda
Tia Brazda’s sassy songs and pin-up girl style have made a startling impression on the music scene in Canada and beyond, performing from Montreal to Amsterdam with a sound that pays homage to the golden era while adding a modern twist. New album...
Winterfolk Preview and Fundraiser November 22, 2015
With Tony Quarrington, Mr. Rick, HOTCHA!, Brian Gladstone, Noah Zacharin, D’Arcy Wickham, Clela Errington, David Storey and Glen Hornblast will also MC.
WFXIV Artists will be posted in Dec 2015
About Winterfolk
About Winterfolk Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival is on the Danforth, Feb. 12-14, 2016. It’s an all-ages, mid-winter, weatherproof event, where you’ll find the best of urban, blues, rock, jazz, country, folk and roots music ,...
Working Within the Toronto Roots Music Community and More
Winterfolk Works with Toronto Area Roots Music Community Partners Winterfolk works with various organizations and presenters within the Toronto music community, offering them stages at the festival. We aim to help increase their public visibility, attract larger...
It takes a community to build a festival
[tippy title=”What You Should Know about Winterfolk”height=”450″ width=”650″ offsetx=”200″ offsety=”-60″] About Winterfolk Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival is a combination of paid and free...Copy of Maplepost email
Hi Folks, Wow, Winterfolk is almost here! Personally I’m really excited about appearances from The Polka Dogs, Linda McRae, Julian Taylor, Isabel & The Uncommons, The Heavyweights Brass Band, Ben Sures, Lynn Miles, The O’Pears, — oh geeez, the...
Folks Happily Brave the Winter for Winterfolk
Submitted by Lee Fraser – This is a tale of bitter cold and welcoming warmth. Somehow, here in Toronto, the right light bulb went on over the right head. Winterfolk is the creation of Brian Gladstone. Having spent most of his life in the corporate world, it...
Love at Winterfolk
Period costumes, good guitar times and triangle solos make for a fun Valentine’s Day – BY SARAH GREENE [nggallery id=7] SWAMPERELLA, THE TRIO OF FUN, HOTCHA! and VIVIENNE WILDER BAND as part of WINTERFOLK XIII at Black Swan Tavern, Saturday, February 14....
Julian Taylor revels in versatility
Toronto musician plays R&B at the Horseshoe one night, partakes in folk festival the next. By: Nick Krewen Music, Published on Thu Feb 12 2015 Julian Taylor is used to shaking it up. For example, those headed to the Horseshoe on Saturday night will experience the...
Winterfolk trumps other special events this weekend
Reprinted from TorontoMoon.ca – Gary 17 – While lovers will be preparing for Valentines Day on Saturday, patriots for the 50th anniversary of Flag Day Sunday and parents for Family Day on Monday, many GTA fans of Roots and Blues music are probably a lot...
Winterfolk on west Danforth Feb. 13 to 15
East York Mirror – Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival will take place this weekend, Feb. 13 to 15. More than 150 artists will be performing on five stages in four venues, all between Broadview and Chester subway stops along Danforth Avenue,...
The top 5 shows to catch at Winterfolk 2015
by Ryan Ayukawa Fraser & Girard – When Allan Fraser and Marianne Girard were in the process of coming up with a name for their duo, Marianne, was partial to “Girard and Fraser”. After a short time they changed it to Fraser & Girard for the...
WELCOME MEDIA
WINTERFOLK XIII BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL www.winterfolk.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ABetterWorldOrg Hashtag: #Winterfolk2015 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winterfolk-A-Better-World/115302915190784 Facebook Event Page:...
Julian Taylor Like Coming Home
Reprinted from Cashbox Magazine by Don Graham – Toronto’s annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival is a combination of paid and free concert stages on the Danforth, February 13 – 15, 2015. It’s an all-ages, mid-winter, weatherproof event, where you’ll...
A WAVE OF FRESH TALENT AT WINTERFOLK XIII BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL – FEB 13-15, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PLEASE RETAIN FOR LISTINGS A WAVE OF FRESH TALENT AT WINTERFOLK XIII BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL – FEB 13-15, 2015 WHO: ARTISTS NEW TO THE FESTIVAL INCLUDE ALFIE SMITH, THE ANDREW COLLINS TRIO VIVIENNE WILDER BAND, THE POLKA DOGS, THE...
Winterfolk XIII Blues and Roots Festival
TICKETS: www.winterfolk.com/winterfolk-advance-ticket-sales/ Winterfolk’s 13th annual edition of the festival will host a variety of music styles, filling five stages in various venues at Broadview and Danforth in Toronto, where the festival will present four ticketed...
Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival Line-Up Announced
The artist line-up has been announced for the Winterfolk Festival XIII and it sure to be a time for them to shine at this great event. TORONTO – The Winterfolk XIII Blues & Roots Festival is proud to announce a stellar lineup for the 13th annual edition of the...
Jon Brooks
I do not wear hats; I cannot grow a beard; I haven’t worn plaid in years; I am sincere and never cool; and no looping pedal or ukelele sits safely within 50 feet of my show. 5 time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee (2007/2009/2012/2015); 4 x for Songwriter of...
Meg Tennant
Meg Tennant’s warm, bright blend of rootsy country and a capella songs will stir, challenge, uplift and comfort. Meg Tennant’s songs are “beguilingly beautiful” according to Steve Edge, artistic director of BC’s Rogue Folk Club, where Meg opened shows for the likes of...
Kelli Trottier
Kelli Trottier is a triple threat with her angelic voice and crisp fiddling enhanced by her own songs and fiery step dance. Performed for Sir Sean Connery’s private 80th birthday celebration. Toured with sensation string Entourage “Bowfire” for nine...
Clela Errington & Jocelyn Barth
Clela is a singer, instrumentalist and songwriter with a unique blend of folk and jazz influences that create the perfect vehicle for her intimate and dynamic vocal delivery. In 2014, Clela released her fourth indie album, More Love and Happiness, produced by Juno...
Laura Bird
Orangeville songstress Laura Bird draws inspiration from colorful palettes of folk roots, bluegrass and jazz standards. Writing with the keen eye of the observer and painters’ eye for lush images, she delivers her beautifully crafted songs through finely honed guitar...
Suzie Vinnick
Roots and Blues Niagara-based musician Suzie Vinnick is a force of nature with a six-string guitar. 10x Canadian Maple Blues Winner. Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Vocalist of the Year. 3x Juno Nominee. “She can belt out blues or croon a ballad with equal...
BRILLIANT TALENT TO SHINE AT WINTERFOLK FESTIVAL XIII
January 15, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PLEASE RETAIN FOR LISTINGS BRILLIANT TALENT TO SHINE AT WINTERFOLK FESTIVAL XIII FEBRUARY 13 – 15, 2015 ARTIST LINEUP ANNOUNCED! WHO: Danny Marks, David Essig, Gary Kendall, Jack de Keyzer, Polka Dogs, Jory Nash, Julian...
Cure Those Winter Blues
The Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival, by Jeremy Finkelstein Reprinted from Collections Magazine, Dec 19 2014 insert to Toronto Globe and Mail – As a socially conscious brand of popular folk music exploded in the 1960s, with icons like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez...
Draft .. meeting notes – will finalize after your feedback
This is a draft . listed notes by Bev and Marci .. I think most is covered .. anything else pls let me know … Nothing received from Kevin, Lindsey, Katie, Dougal – pls let me know if there is anything in addition to these notes. I’m confused .. pls...
Acoustic Harvest rings in the New Year with Winterfolk Showcase
Acoustic Harvest is ringing in the New Year with its Pre-Winterfolk Festival Showcase, featuring an impressive lineup of talent.By Jon Muldoon • January 12, 2015 – Brian Gladstone has been part of Canada’s roots music scene for more than three decades, and has...
The top 5 winter music festivals in Toronto for 2015
by Aubrey Jax – Winter music festivals in Toronto won’t be quite as chilly as previous years, what with outdoor Brrrrr Fest not returning to Echo Beach, but that might be for the best. Live music is best kept as an indoor affair during the frozen months,...
Winterfolk XIII Preview Jan 17, 2015
Acoustic Harvest Presents Winterfolk XIII Preview Showcase WHEN: January 17, 2015 ARTISTS: FEATURING Brian Gladstone, Tony Quarringon, Noah Zacharin, Lynn Harrison, Clela Errington & Jocelyn Barth , Fraser...
The Top Ten Events in Toronto This Winter
by Aubrey Fax, Dec 8 2014, Toronto Blog – Toronto’s 13th annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival is a combination of paid and free concert stages on the Danforth, February 13 – 15, 2015. It’s an all-ages, mid-winter, weatherproof event, where...
SAVE THE DATE Winterfolk XIII Blues and Roots Festival
Returns Family Day Long Weekend – February 13 – 15, 2015 WHAT: Winterfolk XIII Blues and Roots Festival WHERE: The Danforth: • Black Swan Tavern (two stages), 154 Danforth Ave. , 416-469-0537, • Dora Keogh Irish Pub, 141 Danforth Ave., 416-778-1804, • Terri O’s,...Winterfolk XIII Posting Brief Summary
WHAT: Winterfolk XIII Blues and Roots Festival WHERE:The Danforth: Black Swan Tavern (two stages), 154 Danforth Ave. 416-469-0537, http://www.torontopubs.com/pub/blackswan Dora Keogh Irish Pub, 141 Danforth Ave. 416-778-1804, www.allens.to/dora/ Terri O’s, 185...
Winterfolk Returns Family Day Long Weekend
Winterfolk XIII Blues and Roots Festival Returns Family Day Long Weekend February 13 – 15, 2015 www.winterfolk.com Toronto’s 13th annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival is a combination of paid and free concert stages on the Danforth, February 13 – 15,...
Nashville Bound Salutes Winterfolk – 11/30/14 – Toronto, Ont – Freetmes Cafe
Nashville Bound Salutes Winterfolk Nov 30, 2014
This is Great! Nashville Bound Salutes Winterfolk & A Better World ! Glen Hornblast’s monthly series – ‘Nashville Bound’ Free Times Cafe – will feature artists playing at the upcoming Winterfolk Festival. On Sunday November 30th, the...
Moonshine Café owners receiving deserved honours from Winterfolk Festival
Reprinted from torontomoon.ca Having just celebrated its eighth anniversary last month, Oakville’s Moonshine Café is about to get a new feather in its cap to display as part of its many mementos of special moments over those years. The room at 137 Kerr St. in downtown...What the Artists Have to Say about Winterfolk XII
This is a forum for Winterfolk XII artists to share their festival experience for the Winterfolk Website.
TONY QUARRINGTON – Honouring Our Own – A Film by Glen Hornblast
A short video celebrating the career of Canadian musician Tony Quarrington at an event sponsored by Winterfolk Festival and Songtown on February 16th, 2014 at the Black Swan in Toronto. Directed by Toronto Musician/Filmmaker, Glen Hornblast.
Winterfolk music festival on tap Friday to Sunday at Danforth Avenue venues
Reprinted from the East York Mirror, Feb 13, 2014 Folk-blues-roots festivals are usually held in the summer in rural areas. But Winterfolk, which runs in Toronto Friday, Feb. 14, to Sunday, Feb. 16, turns that on its head and does just the opposite: it’s a...
Winterfolk Roots and Blues
MUSIC MUSIC FEATURE Winterfolk XII By SARAH GREENE WINTERFOLK XII featuring JACK DE KEYZER, LYNN MILES, RON HYNES, TONY QUARRINGTON, SWAMPERELLA, DINAH THORPE and more, at various venues, Friday to Sunday (February 14-16). Free-$15. winterfolk.com. The Winterfolk...
Ginger St. James drops the burlesque, but not the tease
Reprinted from the Toronto Star, Feb 13, 2014 From bump ’n’ grind to bumps n’ bruises, Ginger St. James has experienced it all. And now the former Les Coquettes and Steeltown Sirens burlesque queen is bumping up her popularity as a sassy and dynamic rockabilly singer,...
Brian Gladstone Interview, from James McGee
Brian Gladstone Interview Had a chance last week (on a snowy afternoon no less) to sit down with Brian Gladstone and discuss the upcoming Winterfolk Festival. Now in its 12th year the festival features a wide range of musical styles including Zydeco, cajun, blues,...
Copy of Meeting Notes
Winterfolk Meeting Notes Feb 2, 2014 TO DO PERSON RESPONSIBLE Brian to contact John at Black Swan and ensure he is OK with Lindsey using 3rd floor room for counts, and storing cash in his safe. Brian Get $150 float for cash boxes – $10, $5, $2, $1 and bring to...
MC NOTES
READ THE FOLLOWING at About 8 MINUTES BEFORE THE HOUR, BETWEEN ARTISTS DURING SET UP. WHEN THE ARTIST IS SET UP AND READY TO GO, THEN INTRODUCE THE ARTIST / AND READ THEIR BIO. MC SCRIPT Good afternoon/evening. Welcome to the 12th Annual Winterfolk Festival, where...WF XII Artist Quick Bios
Andy Griffiths is a passionate folkin’-rock singer/songwriter known for his fun energetic performances and catchy tunes. He is thrilled to be part of the WINTERFOLK family again this year! Anne Walker, singer-songwriter based in Toronto writes moving...Brian Gladstone on Global TV: Morning Show – 02/13/14 – Toronto, Ontario – Global TV: Morning Show
Lynn Miles Live Radio Interview: Sirius XM Radio – 02/15/14 – Toronto, Ontario – Sirius XM Radio: The Ward and Al Show
Ron Hynes Live Radio Interview: SiriusXM Radio – 02/15/14 – ON – IndieCan Radio/SiriusXM Radio: The Verge
Ginger St. James Live Radio Interview: SiriusXM Radio – 02/14/14 – ON – IndieCan Radio/SiriusXM Radio: The Verge
Brian Gladstone Live Radio Interview: Sirius Radio – 02/15/14 – ON – IndieCan Radio/SiriusXM Radio: The Verge
The 12th Annual Winterfolk Music Fest looks back and moves forward
The 12th Annual Winterfolk Music Festival is right around the corner does any of you even know that it’s been around for 12 years? With the JUNOS right around the corner, Winterfolk festival announced a few notables as part of their festival line up...Winterfolk TIcketed Event: The Best of Winterfolk Blues & Roots – 02/15/14 – Toronto, Ont – Black Swan Tavern
Winterolk Ticketed Event: Love at Winterfolk – 02/14/14 – Toronto, Ont – Black Swan Tavern
Ginger St James Featured Story: Toronto Star – 02/13/14 – Toronto, Ontario – Toronto Star
Brian Gladstone Featured Story: Toronto Star – 02/13/14 – Toronto, Ontario – Toronto Star
Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival returns to west end of Danforth Avenue
The west Danforth is once again home to the 12th annual Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival, which will take place on five stages in four venues Feb. 14 to 16. The venues include the Black Swan Tavern (two stages), Globe Bistro, Terri O’s and Dora Keoghs; all...Winterfolk XII Day 3 – 02/16/14 – Toronto, Ont – Black Swan Tavern
Winterfolk XII Day 2 – 02/15/14 – Toronto, Ont – Black Swan Tavern
Winterfolk XII Day 1 – 02/14/14 – Toronto, Ont – Black Swan Tavern
Lynn Miles Live Radio Interview – Corby\’s Orbit – 02/14/14 – Regent Radio
Mr. Rick Live Radio Interview – Rogers TV – 02/13/14 – Toronto and Southern Ontario – Live on Rogers TV
Brian Gladstone Live Radio Interview – Rogers TV – 02/10/14 – Toronto and Southern Ontario – Live on Rogers TV
Lori Cullen
With 7 recordings under her name this unique singer has an honest and heartfelt connection to the songs she performs. Juno Nominated Folk and Jazz Singer/Songwriter. This juno nominated singer never relies on clichés, never adheres to trends, and never emphasizes...
Mean Mary James ready to play at Toronto’s Winterfolk XII
StrynatkaToronto Performing Arts Examiner “Mean” Mary James is about as opposite from her nickname as a person can get: she’s sweet, kind, patient, easygoing, and upbeat. And in an interview from her home in Nashville, Tennessee on Jan. 22, 2014,...
Tony Quarrington’s days of being part of the background may be ending
Reprinted from Toronto Moon Given his commanding physical presence and even more impressive list of accomplishments, creations and distinctions, you’d think it would be hard for people to overlook multi-instrumental guitarist, composer and producer Tony Quarrington....
COMMUNITY IS KEY AT WINTERFOLK FESTIVAL XII – FEB 14 – 16, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PLEASE RETAIN FOR LISTINGS COMMUNITY IS KEY AT WINTERFOLK FESTIVAL XII – FEB 14 – 16, 2014 TORONTO – THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014 – The Winterfolk XII Blues and Roots Festival announces another superb collection of community stages at the...
Winterfolk XII arrives in Toronto in just over three weeks
Christina StrynatkaToronto Performing Arts Examiner To say Winterfolk founder and director Brian Gladstone is excited the festival’s returning to the Danforth is an understatement. “I talked to the owners on the Danforth and they said,...
Winterfolk announces lineup for twelfth year Feb. 14-16
Reprinted from Toronto Moon Magazine With its return to venues located on Danforth Ave. near Broadview in east Toronto, the Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival is poised to once again be the place to be for live music during the forthcoming Valentines Day weekend....Live on Rogers TV with Tony Quarrington – 02/10/14 – Toronto and Southern Ontario – Live on Rogers TV
Corby\\\’s Orbit with Paul Corby – 01/17/14 – Regent Radio
WINTERFOLK FESTIVAL XII PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS – FEB 14 – 16, 2014
– HONOURING OUR OWN: CELEBRATING CANADIAN TREASURE TONY QUARRINGTON – THIS ONE’S THE DREAMER: REMEMBERING RICK FIELDING – GRAINNE CD RELEASE OF LAST YEAR’S “LIVE at winterfolk” RECORDING – REMEMBERING OUR ROOTS: A FORAY INTO CANADA’S ROOTS MUSIC SCENE IN THE 1960S –...Brian Gladstone Live Radio Interview – 02/08/14 – Brantford, Ontario – CKPC Radio 1380 AM / 92.1 FM “Just us Folk”
Brian Gladstone Live Radio Interview – 02/09/14 – Brantford, Ontario – CKPC Radio 1380 AM / 92.1 FM \”Just us Folk\”
Video Clips
Videos courtesy of Glen Hornblast Download Video Clips (Dropbox) Julian Taylor 15 Seconds Julian Taylor 30 Seconds Mr. Rick 15 Seconds Mr. Rick 30 Seconds Sample View Video Clips (files are HD high definiation, allow...
Winterfolk Documentary Video
Winterfolk Video by Glen HornblastSee what Winterfolk is all about.This is Winterfolk on the Danforth … Thanks for Watching
JoJo Worthington
This pink headed chick is going to blow your brains to smithereens with her infectiously catchy tunes and whimsical loops! Winner of Best Folk and Best Song at Toronto Independent Music Awards New CD Released January 15th 2015 New Music Video release for...
BRILLIANT TALENT TO SHINE AT WINTERFOLK FESTIVAL XII
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PLEASE RETAIN FOR LISTINGS BRILLIANT TALENT TO SHINE AT WINTERFOLK FESTIVAL XII FEB 14 – 16, 2014 ARTIST LINEUP ANNOUNCED! WHO: Ron Hynes, Jason Fowler, Mean Mary, Lynn Miles, Tony Quarrington, Rick Taylor, Danny Marks, Jack de...This One’s the Dreamer – Remembering Rick Fielding
RICK FIELDING The music of the late Rick Fielding (1944-2004) spans country, blues, bluegrass, traditional ballads, contemporary folk, and more. Fielding was an accomplished musician who played guitar, banjo, dobro, mandolin, and autoharp, and who truly loved...TONY QUARRINGTON
Veteran musician Tony Quarrington has been a formidable and thriving presence on the Toronto music scene for more than 40 years. He first appeared at the Mariposa Folk Festival in 1966, and played at many renowned Yorkville nightclubs and coffee houses in the late...The Spirit of Yorkville
The Spirit of Yorkville: The voice of a generation This stage will honour some of the legends of the Yorkville era of music in Toronto. Presented by The Spirit Of Yorkville, a loose coalition of former “Yorkville village” denizens and habitu鳬 the show will feature...Where Have All The Folksongs Gone?
Where Have All The Folksongs Gone? An audience sing-along hosted by Sue and Dwight The legendary folk revival of the ’60s happened 50 years ago, but the songs of hope and social justice that defined the era still resonate today. Toronto folk/roots duo Sue...
Honouring Our Own CelebratesTony Quarrington
9,000 Gigs + 40 Albums + 1 Juno = 10,000 Memories Veteran musician Tony Quarrington has been a formidable and thriving presence on the Toronto music scene for more than 40 years. He first appeared at the Mariposa Folk Festival in 1966, and played at many renowned...
Where Have All the Folk Songs Gone?
An audience sing-a-long hosted by Sue and Dwight The legendary folk revival of the ’60s happened 50 years ago, but the songs of hope and social justice that defined the era still resonate today. Sue and Dwight, Michelle Rumball, and Tony Laviola bring their...
The Spirit of Yorkville
The Voice of a Generation Honouring some of the legends of the Yorkville era of music in Toronto. Presented by The Spirit Of Yorkville, a loose coalition of former “village” denizens and habituées, the show will feature some of the iconic talents from the area’s...
Winterfolk returning to Danforth Ave. for twelfth festival Feb. 14-16
Reprinted from Toronto Moon Magazine Following a preliminary announcement that didn’t attract a lot of attention when it was first made on December 5 (your favourite music news magazine never even received a copy of it until it was forwarded by an artist today!) the...
MARK THE DATES! – Winterfolk is Back on the Danforth! – February 14-16, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARK THE DATES! WINTERFOLK XII BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 14-16, 2014 WE’RE BACK ON THE DANFORTH! WHO: Some of the best blues & roots artists on the Canadian music scene today WHAT: The Twelfth Annual Winterfolk XII Blues and Roots...
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f Headlines [/tabtext] About More Video [/tabcontainer] Content goes here Content goes here Content goes here Content goes here [/tabs] f f f Consummate live performer AARON GARNER had his musical career begin nearly 20 years ago, and his travels have led him to all...
Jack de Keyzer
Jack de Keyzer is a 2 X Juno (Canada’s Grammy) and 7X Maple Blues award winning artist, blues guitarist, singer, song writer and producer and one of the finest blues guitarists on the scene today. 2 X Juno (Canada’s Grammy) 7X Maple...Brian Gladstone Live Interview – Acoustic Workshop – 02/10/14 – Toronto, Ontario – CIUT 89.5 FM
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Announcing Winners @ Winterfolk Audition Dec 1 @ The Black Swan
Hi Everyone, We would like to congratulate the winners of the Winterfolk Festival auditions held at The Black Swan – Toronto, ON this past Sunday, Dec 1 WINNERS: PILOT LIGHT www.sonicbids.com/PilotLight2 DINAH THORPE www.dinahthorpe.com PILOT LIGHT and DINAH THORPE...
Early-Bird Tickets Now On Sale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EARLY-BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW! WINTERFOLK XII BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 14-16, 2014 SPECIAL PRICING UNTIL CHRISTMAS! VENUES ANNOUNCED www.winterfolk.com TORONTO – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013 – Tickets are on sale now for the 12th...
This One’s the Dreamer – Remembering Rick Fielding
Rick Fielding was a beloved performer and teacher, who mentored many in today’s roots community like Eve Goldberg and Chris Coole Rick released two great recordings on the Canadian label BOREALIS. Rick appeared at Mariposa in 1966 with the Gangreen Boys,...
Seneca College Independent Music Presents
If you’ve seen ‘Seneca College Independent Music presents’ at earlier Winterfolks you’ll know how much talent there is in that programme. If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat. The Independent Music Production Program at Seneca...
Song Town Presents
SongTown is a multi-faceted music company involved in the discovery and promotion of artists, event co-ordination, CD production and music publishing Produced 4 songwriter compilation CD’s with #5 slated for the fall 2014 Produced 2 SongTown Music...
Interview Request
Speak Music Beverly Kreller 416-258-5683 bev@speak-music.com Interview Requested With * Select Artist Name From ListAcoustic Harvest PresentsAlana & Leigh ClineAnnabelle ChvostekAnnie SumiBen SuresBrampton Folk ClubBrian GladstoneClela ErringtonDan McVeighDanny...Winterfolk Live Auditions – 12/01/13 – Toronto, Ont – Black Swan Tavern
WINNERS @ WINTERFOLK AUDITION at the Moonshine Cafe
We would like to congratulate the winners of the Winterfolk Festival auditions held at The Moonshine Cafe – Oakville, ON this past Sunday, Nov 24th WINNERS: JOJO WORTHINGTON www.jojoworthington.com SARAH BEATTY www.sonicbids.com/LorneAllan2 JoJo Worthington and Sarah...Winterfolk Live Auditions – 11/24/13 – Oakville, Ont – Moonshine Cafe
WF Sneak Preview Shows
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! Winterfolk XII Sneak Preview Showcases – Nov 30TH @ The Moonshine Café, Oakville / Dec 7TH @ The Freetimes Café, Toronto WHO: FEATURING: Rick Taylor, Soozi Schlanger, Ginger St. James, Tony Quarrington, Mr. Rick, HOTCHA!, Brian Gladstone, Noah...About Winterfolk
About Winterfolk Winterfolk is an all-ages, urban blues and roots festival held annually in February and is situated in downtown Toronto. This winter festival emulates multi-stage rural summer festivals and has more than 150 artists performing on 5 stages for 3 days....
Winners of The Winterfolk Auditions Nov 10 at the Black Swan
We would like to congratulate the winners of the Winterfolk Festival auditions held at The Black Swan – Toronto, ON this past Sunday, Nov 10 WINNERS: DON CAMPBELL www.doncampbellmusic.ca URBAN-GYPSY www.urban-gypsyband.com DON CAMPBELL and URBAN-GYPSY will be featured...Last Chance to Buy Winterfolk Tickets at half price. – 12/25/13 – Toronto, Ont – Winterfolk Festival
Last chance for early pricing on Winterfolk Artist Submisisons – 12/15/13 – Sonic Bids
Winterfolk Preview Shows – Nov 30 Oakville and Dec 7 Toronto – Tickets on Sale
Winterfolk XII Sneak Preview Showcase – 12/07/13 – Toronto, Ont – Freetmes Cafe
Winterfolk XII Sneak Preview Showcase – 11/30/13 – Oakville, Ont – Moonshine Cafe
Winterfolk Live Auditions – 11/10/13 – Toronto, Ont – Black Swan Tavern
The Winners of Sunday’s Live Winterfolk Auditions
What a great night Nov. 3rd for the 1st round of auditions in Oakville's Moonshine Cafe The! Here are your winners who will perform at #WinterfolkXII Feb 14-16, 2014! Join us at the festival and check 'em out! WHISKEY...
Winterfolk Live Auditions – 11/03/13 – Oakville, Ont – Moonshine Cafe
Announcing Winterfolk XIV
February 12 – 14, 2014 The festival will be presenting over 150 artists in 5 venues for 3 days of Blues and Roots music. Festival Dates are Feb 14-16,3014 at the Delta Eaton Hotel in downtown Toronto, Canada.
Enter – Fingerstyle Guitar Competition
Winterfolk Fingerstyle Guitar Competition Date and Time February 16, 2014. 1:00 PM Start. Room to be advised. Prizes First Prize $500.00, Second Price $250.00, Third Prize $125.00 Apply Send an email to info@winterfolk.com to advise us you want to compete. Don’t...
Award for Contribution to Live Music
2013 Recipient is the Freetimes Cafe Proprietor Judy Perly Details and description will be updated soonWinterfolk Showcase @ Folk Alliance – 02/20/13 – Toronto, Ont – Delta Chelsea Hotel
COLD WINTER MAKES WAY FOR HOT TALENT AT THIS YEAR’S WINTERFOLK BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL
MUSIC FESTIVAL REVIEW Winterfolk is an Annual Blues & Roots Festival which was recently held at The Delta Chelsea Hotel in Toronto for the 11th year. It featured 150 Canadian Folk, Roots and Blues artists on 4 stages for 3 days of free unbelievable entertainment...Winterfolk XI Festival – Day 3 – 02/17/13 – Toronto, Ont – Delta Chelsea Hotel
Winterfolk XI Festival – Day 2 – 02/16/13 – Toronto, Ont – Delta Chelsea Hotel
Winterfolk XI Festival – Day 1 – 02/15/13 – Toronto, Ont – Delta Chelsea Hotel
Winterfolk XI Launch Party – 02/14/13 – Toronto, Ont – Delta Chelsea Hotel
Winterfolk on Jazz FM – 02/09/13 – Toronto – JAZZ FM 91.1
HONOURING OUR OWN: A TOAST TO CANADIAN FOLK ICON BRENT TITCOMB – AS PART OF WINTERFOLK XI – FEB 17, 2013 @ 8-11 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WInterfolk and Songtown Present… HONOURING OUR OWN: A TOAST TO CANADIAN FOLK ICON BRENT TITCOMB AS PART OF WINTERFOLK XI – FEB 17, 2013 @ 8-11 PM – w/ LIAM TITCOMB, DAVID BRADSTREET, DAVID WOODHEAD, TONY QUARRINGTON, BRIAN GLADSTONE, BRIAN...TUNE IN THIS WEEKEND FOR SOME WINTERFOLK XI LOVE….
For some Winterfolk love, Tune in this weekend to… CHES Radio — The Mix 88.1 Acoustic Planet – Join host Steve Clarke tonight and next Friday from 8-10pm for some of the best folk and roots music from artists such as Jon Brooks, Grainne, Sue &...ARTISTS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE LATE GREAT PHIL OCHS – w/ HOST SONNY OCHS AND GUESTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PLEASE RETAIN FOR LISTINGS ARTISTS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE LATE GREAT PHIL OCHS AT WINTERFOLK XI – FEB 14-17, 2013 – w/ HOST SONNY OCHS AND GUESTS WHO: Sonny Ochs, Jon Brooks, Eve Goldberg, Noah Zacharin, D'Arcy...Interview by Hosts HOTCHA! w/ Brian Gladstone & Rye & FairyTales – 01/28/13 – Toronto, Ontario – CIUT 89.5 FM
Interview by host Jan Vanderhorst w/ brian Gladstone – 01/27/13 – Brantford, Ontario – CKPC Radio 1380 AM / 92.1 FM \”Just us Folk\”
A WEALTH OF TALENT AT WINTERFOLK FESTIVAL XI – FEB 14-17, 2013 – ARTIST LINEUP ANNOUNCED!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PLEASE RETAIN FOR LISTINGS A WEALTH OF TALENT AT WINTERFOLK FESTIVAL XI – FEB 14-17, 2013 – ARTIST LINEUP ANNOUNCED! WHO: Sonny Ochs, The Whiteleys, Brent Titcomb, Liam Titcomb, Maria Dunn, Danny Marks, Jack de Keyzer, Al...
Smokin Guitars of Wintefolk – 01/19/13 – Port Perry, Ont – Salvatore\’s Trattoria
[add_to_cart item=”SM3″ quantity=”user:2″ text=”Smokin Guitars Jan 19 Port Perry, Ont” ] Note: The printed receipt constitutes your ticket. Please bring it with you! Smokin Guitars of Winterfolk – Every year Winterfolk Blues...Performance and Interview on Channel 12 Television (Oshawa) w/ Brian Gladstone and Tony Quarrington
CHANNEL 12 TELEVISION (OSHAWA) THURSDAY, JAN 17 @ 5, 7 and 11:30PM Festival Director Brian Gladstone will chat about the fest and the concert and artist Tony Quarrington will perform.COMING TO PORT PERRY! JAN 19 – SMOKIN’ GUITARS OF WINTERFOLK XI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PLEASE RETAIN FOR LISTINGS SMOKIN’ GUITARS OF WINTERFOLK XI BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL PREVIEW CONCERT @ SALVATORE’S TRATTORIA IN PORT PERRY, ON WHO: Some of the best blues & roots artists on the Canadian music scene today WHAT:...
MARK THE DATES! WINTERFOLK XI BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL – FEB 14-17, 2013
WHO: Some of the best blues & roots artists on the Canadian music scene today WHAT: Winterfolk XI Blues and Roots Festival WHERE: The Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard St W Toronto, ON / 416-595-1975 WHEN: February 14-17, 2013 TICKETS: Free! WEBSITES:...
Benefit Concert For ArtsCan Circle
Benefit Concert For ArtsCan Circle Founded in 2002 by Mike Stevens, harmonica virtuoso, ArtsCan Circle has been building relationships with remote First Nation communities for over ten years. ArtCan Circle links volunteer creative artists with youth at risk in remote...
The Organization
Winterfolk Festival Winterfolk XII is returning to the Danforth & Broadview Area. All stages are indoors, under one roof, featuring quiet listening rooms. Mission Winterfolk was formed to entertain, educate, enlighten, engage and encourage our community about...
The Songs of Phil Ochs
The Songs Of Phil Ochs to be resurrected at Winterfolk XI Ochs’ sister and a panoply of fine artists pays tribute to the late master In his “When I’m Gone” song the late Phil Ochs stated that “you won’t find me singin’ on this song” nor “singing louder than the guns”...Smokin Guitars of Wintefolk – 12/08/12 – Toronto, Ont – Freetmes Cafe
WINTERFOLK XI SNEAK PREVIEW SHOWCASES – @ THE FREETIMES CAFÉ, TORONTO / THE MOONSHINE CAFÉ, OAKVILLE / SALVATORE’S / PORT PERRY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / PLEASE RETAIN FOR LISTINGS WINTERFOLK XI SNEAK PREVIEW SHOWCASES – @ THE FREETIMES CAFÉ, TORONTO / THE MOONSHINE CAFÉ, OAKVILLE / SALVATORE’S / PORT PERRY WHO: FEATURING: THE TRIO OF FUN: Tony Quarrington, Wendell...WINNERS @ WINTERFOLK AUDITION @ The Moonshine Cafe – Oakville, ON – Nov 25
Hi Everyone, We would like to congratulate the winners of the Winterfolk Festival auditions held at The Moonshine Cafe – Oakville, ON this past Sunday, Nov 25 WINNERS: THE SCHOTTS http://www.theschotts.com THE BLACKWOOD TWO www.theblackwoodtwo.com The Schotts and the...Winterfolk Live Auditions – 11/25/12 – Oakville, Ont – Moonshine Cafe
Winterfolk Live Auditions – 11/18/12 – Toronto, Ont – Black Swan Tavern
Winners of Auditions Nov 18 at the Black Swan
Hi Everyone, We would like to congratulate the winners of the Winterfolk Festival auditions held at The Black Swan – Toronto, ON this past Sunday, Nov 18 WINNERS: IRENE TORRES & THE SUGAR DEVILS http://www.thesugardevils.com CAROL TEAL & DAVID JOYCE...Winterfolk Live Auditions – 11/11/12 – Stouffville, Ont – Buggys Diner
Winners of Winterfolk Auditions Nov 11 at Buggy’s Diner, Stouffville
Hi Everyone, We would like to congratulate the winners of the Winterfolk Festival auditions held at Buggy's Diner – Stouffville, ON this past Sunday, Nov 11 WINNERS: JULIAN TAYLOR http://ca.myspace.com/juliandeantaylor GLEN MARAIS...Winterfolk Live Auditions – 11/04/12 – Oakville, Ont – Moonshine Cafe
Winterfolk Tunes and Interview on Rogers TV – 11/02/12 – Toronto and Southern Ontario – Live on Rogers TV
Winterfolk Live Auditions – 10/28/12 – Toronto, Ont – Monarchs Pub
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