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Canadian Music Management Collective: Gigging Music Students New Opportunities for Your Music Career: Whether you're looking for new performance opportunities, ways to promote your music, or tools to grow as an independent artist, CMMC is here to help. This month, we're sharing an exciting opportunity for gigging music students, along with some of the benefits available through CMMC membership. 🎓 OPEN CALL: Gigging Music Students. CMMC is launching a limited-time initiative

Mark Branscombe: Blind Leading The Blind Mark Branscombe - Video release “Blind Leading The Blind” is the first single from his 2026 album "Field Recordings." A deceptively simple folk song containing a complicated message is highlighted by lyrics such as, “Things have changed in the land of the free, they locked the door and can’t find the key, lost the handle on democracy.” All of us have something to say about the current state of the world, but few have the courage to put

Melodi Ryan: The Woods Ontario-based folk-pop artist Melodi Ryan has released her new single, The Woods (out October 15). Bright and upbeat with warm acoustic textures and a pop-forward lift, the track is catchy, honest, and light on its feet. The Woods offers a playful dose of self-reflection, pairing feel-good energy with a knowing wink. The single is also an early taste of Melodi’s upcoming album, set for release later this year. Click here for more info.

Merilainen Music Inc.: Raven Reid - Stages Of Gold Raven Reid releases 2nd album! Raven Reid has been defying the odds her entire life, and with her new album Stages Of Gold she has accomplished another long-held goal that only a few years ago seemed out of reach: Recording her songs with a full band live off the floor in a Toronto studio. Stages Of Gold is a 10-song collection that offers further unflinching glimpses of Raven’s life as an Indigenous woman, but in contrast to

Mark Branscombe: Field Recordings MARK BRANSCOMBE RELEASES SOLO ALBUM "FIELD RECORDINGS" The Vancouver singer/songwriter's new collection is a dynamic and diverse blend of roots music styles. The original concept of field recordings dates back to the early 20th century with the work of folklorists John and Alan Lomax, and its time may have come again in this age when the authenticity of nearly everything is questioned. Vancouver singer/songwriter and roots music scene veteran

The Bookends: CHAPTER TWO The Bookends are back with their second studio record, Chapter Two, following their 2020 debut, Chapter One, and acclaimed 2023 live album A Celtic Celebration: with the Stratford Symphony Orchestra. This JUNO and Canadian Folk Music Awards-nominated group continue to expand their modern Celtic sound on their latest release with original compositions “Alles Klar”, “Over The Hill”, and fan-favourite “Greystones”, as well as their own unique arrangemen

in·summer: Sisters In Songs BRINGING MORE WOMEN ON STAGE!! Coming to you on NOVEMBER 24 at Hugh’s Room Live, an evening of music and sisterhood presented by Chia Productions, Hugh's Room Live & in·summer. This event will feature Daughters of Donbas, Hildá Länsman and Tuomas Norvio and GETCHNAH. These musicians take you on a journey inspired by cultures and corners of the world, rooted in different traditions (Ukrainian, Sámi, Tamil), and singing stories often overlooked. Join

Chris Whiteley & Diana Braithwaite: Live @ Acoustic Harvest Acoustic Harvest is pleased to present multiple award-winning Chris Whiteley & Diana Braithwaite in concert on Nov 14, 2026, at 8 pm (doors at 7:30), 200 McIntosh St, Scarborough, ON M1N3Z3. Click here for tickets.

Kate Weekes: Live @ Motel Chelsea Gatineau Hills songwriters Kate Weekes and Alasdair Gillis pair up for an evening of original music at Motel Chelsea on November 14th. Both Weekes and Gillis have released new albums in the past year and will showcase these new works alongside multi-instrumentalist James Stephens & Brian Sanderson. Click here for more info.

The Maywoods: @ Arts Hub Brockville The Ontario Festival of Small Halls presents: The Maywoods, an Ottawa Valley-based quartet dedicated to honouring and performing the songs and music of legendary singer-songwriter John Prine. Formed in 2023, the band features Vicki Brittle, Tyler Craig, Nathan Sloniowski and Jessica Winskell. Known for their rich harmonies, The Maywoods share Prine’s catalogue through heartfelt interpretations and sing-alongs. 🗓️ November 28, 7 pm 📍 Arts