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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...
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...
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...
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)....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Brian Gladstone Live Radio Interview – 02/09/14 – Brantford, Ontario – CKPC Radio 1380 AM / 92.1 FM \”Just us Folk\”
Brian Gladstone Live Radio Interview – 02/08/14 – 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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Award for Contribution to Live Music
2013 Recipient is the Freetimes Cafe Proprietor Judy Perly Details and description will be updated soon
Winterfolk 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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...