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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. ...
![Live Album Release The Songs of Tony Quarrington](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/SongsOfTQ3.jpg)
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...
![Winterfolk’s 15th anniversary Feb. 17-19 will include many East York talents](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Harpin-Norm-featured-@-Winterfolk-SongTown-150215w-226x300.jpg)
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....
![Soul Maître Ds](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Soul-Maître-Ds-cropped.jpg)
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...
![The McDales](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/The-McDales-1.jpg)
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,...
![All Day Breakfast Stringband](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/All-Day-Breakfast-Stringband-cropped.jpg)
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...
![The Redhill Valleys](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/The-Redhill-Valleys-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Winterfolk Preview Jan 21](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Blair-Packham.preview-small.jpg)
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...
![Steve Raiken](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Steve-Raiken-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Juneyt](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Juneyt-cropped.jpg)
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. ...
![Command Sisters](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Command-Sisters-jip6124-cropped.jpg)
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,...
![Tom Leighton](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Tom-Leighton-cropped.jpg)
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,...
![Onion Honey](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Onion-Honey-2749260-e1450115516332.jpg)
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...
![Lily Frost](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Lily-Frost-1-cropped.jpg)
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...
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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...
![Isaak Bonk](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Isaak-Bonk-1-cropped.jpg)
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...
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...
![Mary Kelly](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mary-Kelly-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Missy Burgess](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Missy-Burgess-cropped1.jpg)
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...
![Anne Walker](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/anne-walker-photo-cropped.jpg)
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...
![The Small Glories – Nominated for 2 Canadian Folk Awards!](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/smallg33.jpg)
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](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Nashville-Bound-glen-norm-bw-square.jpg)
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...
![Mike McKenna](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Mike-McKenna-square.jpg)
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...
![Joe Hall](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Joe_Hall_small.jpg)
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...
![Louis Simão Duo](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cropped.jpg)
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,...
![Dr. Tom Hamilton](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Dr.-Tom-Hamilton-1-img_0391-1-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Pat Temple and the Hi Lo Players](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Pat-Temple-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Julian Taylor](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/julian16_web-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Danny Marks](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Danny-Marks-3-D300dpi8x12-square.jpg)
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...
![Trent Severn](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/trent-severn-square.jpg)
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...
![The Small Glories](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/the-small-glories-square.jpg)
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...
![Johnson Crook](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/johnson-crook-square.jpg)
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...
![Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/article49046.jpg)
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...
![The Moonshine Cafe](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/moonshine-logo-converted.jpg)
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...
![Margaret Stowe](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Margaret-Stowe-1-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Denielle Bassels](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Denielle-3-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Brian Blain](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/brian-blain-35b-headshot-sm-500k.jpeg)
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...
![Turbo Street Funk](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Turbo-Street-Funk-1.jpg)
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...
![The Bridge with Lynn Harrison](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BridgeGuitarPromoImage-429192_1080x566.jpg)
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...
![Tragedy Ann](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/tragedy-ann-low-res-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Stephanie Braganza](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Stephanie-Braganza-dsc_3441-cropped.jpg)
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...
Stephanie Braganza
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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. ...
![Seneca College Independent Music Presents](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Seneca_logo.jpg)
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...
![Acoustic Harvest Presents](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ah-icon-turquoise-square.jpg)
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...
![Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) – Toronto Chapter](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/nsai-toronto-chapter-logo-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Lynn Harrison](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Lynn-Harrison-Promo17B-cropped.jpg)
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...
![David Storey](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Storey-High-Park-Hero-C-LRez-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Soozi Schlanger](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Soozi-Schlanger-3.jpg)
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...
![Sue and Dwight](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Sue-and-Dwight.jpg)
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...
![Tony Quarrington](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Tony-Quarrington-is.jpg)
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...
![Jack de Keyzer](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/jack_de_keyzer-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Kim Doolittle](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Kim-Doolittle-1-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Isabel Fryszberg](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Isabel-Fryszberg-1-cropped.png)
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...
![Howard Gladstone](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Howard-Gladstone-dsc_0064-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Freeman Dre](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Freeman-Dre-freemandre-pic-cropped.jpg)
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,...
![Wayne Neon](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Wayne-Neon-8226-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Melanie Peterson](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Melanie-Peterson-FullSizeRender-1.jpg)
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...
![Brian Gladstone](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Brian-Gladstone-cropped.jpg)
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...
![D’Arcy Wickham](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DArcy-Wickham-JPEG-Image-2999110.jpg)
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...
![Jory Nash](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/JoryNash_144JSquires-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Noah Zacharin](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Noah-Zacharin-full-face-by-maite-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Andy Griffiths](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Andy-Griffiths-2-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Suzanne Jarvie](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Suzanne-Jarvie-JasonvanBruggen_DSC3631-cropped.jpg)
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...
![David Essig](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/David-Essig-1-imgp4074-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Jerome Tucker Band](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Jerome-Tucker-Band-3.jpg)
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...
![Laura Fernandez](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Laura-Fernandez-1-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Mr. Rick](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Mr.-Rick-5-cropped.png)
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"...
![Wendell Ferguson](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Wendell-Ferguson-3-cropped.png)
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...
![Blair Packham](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Blair-Packham-1-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Peter Verity](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Peter-Verity-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Glen Hornblast](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Glen-Hornblast-BLUES-BOOGIE.jpg)
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. ...
![Jon Brooks](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Jon-Brooks-Banyon-Tree-SFFF-2015.jpg)
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...
![Harpin’ Norm Lucien](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Harpin’-Norm-Lucien-2-cropped.jpg)
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...
![Stuart Laughton](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Stuart-Laughton-crop.jpg)
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...
![David McLachlan](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/David-McLachlan-crop.jpg)
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"...
![Sebastian Agnello](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/seb-pic-for-acoustic-poster-cropped.jpg)
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...
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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,...
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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...
![T.O. musicians fête Tony Quarrington](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/peopleschoice.png)
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...
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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...
![‘The Songs of Tony Quarrington’](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/TonyLIve2-658x1024.jpg)
‘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...
![Winterfolk XIV Friday Feb 12, 2016 Highlights](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Terri-Os-fans002.jpg)
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](https://www.winterfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/caledonenterprise.png)
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Trent Severn
Trent Severn is an acclaimed Ontario folk trio who sing original, contemporary songs easily described as “Canadian history in harmony”
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...