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Version française à suivre Ottawa, December 2, 2025 Members of Folk Canada voted unanimously at the 2025 annual general meeting to rename the Folk Music Ontario, Musique Folk de l’Ontario Conference as the Folk Canada Conference. The decision brings the event into full alignment with the current name of the organization. “We want every member of our Canadian folk community to feel represented in the name we carry and the events we create. To embrace this inclusive vision, we’

Janice Jo Lee and the QTs: Resistance Stew House Concert Friday, December 5, 2025 7pm Toronto, ON Tickets $25 RESISTANCE STEW Rally the base but keep it cozy.  You are invited to a house concert with Janice Jo Lee and the QTs. Friday December 5th, 2025, 7pm, Toronto, west end. Singalongs for the people, stew included.  House address will be sent to you when you buy your ticket (close to St Clair and Lansdowne).  Click here for more info

Isaac Baronikian: Heart Rock Garden   Release: December 1, 2025 Good for quiet evening walks with gentle snowfall, giving close pals a good hug, or mourning a pet that's no longer around. Third single from Isaac's upcoming full-length record, For The Road (May 2026). For fans of: John Mayer, Bahamas, Vulfpeck.

Cameron Nickerson: Little Country Home   “Little Country Home” is a warm, nostalgic bluegrass single from Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Cameron Nickerson, known for his evocative storytelling and rich acoustic sound. The track celebrates the comfort of returning to where you belong and was recorded live-off-the-floor over a weekend with his local acoustic band, capturing the raw, front-porch energy at the heart of his forthcoming contemporary bluegrass album, The Wagon.

Chris McKhool: Miracle in my Backyard   Following 30 years of acclaimed family performances across North America, three-time Parents’ Choice Award winner Chris McKhool steps back into the studio with "Little Leaf," his long-awaited family album and first release since the CFMA-winning and JUNO-nominated “FiddleFire!” CD 17 years ago. The focus track, “Miracle in my Backyard”, is written by legendary Canadian entertainer Bing Jensen. “A garden's magic comes from a combination

Desiree Dawson: Chop Some Wood   Desirée Dawson’s 'Chop Some Wood' is a warm, upbeat song reminding us to get outside when life starts to become overwhelming. This song is a companion for the heavy times, during celebratory moments and there is a line-dance that accompanies it!

Will Gillespie: Magic & Starlight New Year's Eve Cabaret Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Black Box 70 - Oshawa, ON $65 / ticket The Magic & Starlight New Year's Eve Cabaret is "an evening of timeless elegance" with a dash of bohemian whimsy. A classic, retro New Year's Eve party complete with midnight countdown, champagne toast, hors d'oeuvres, party hats, noise makers, a magician and live music by Will Gillespie and His Snazzy, Jazzy Cocktail Combo. It will be like celebrating

Imaginary Expedition @ Tranzac Club  w/ Jonathan Davies Sunday, December 14, 2025  10pm-midnight Tranzac Club - Toronto, ON PWYC Imaginary Expedition ( imaginaryexpedition.com ) is a classically-informed, contemporary, folk duo known for precise counterpoint, snug harmony, and cozy vibes. A collaboration between New-England-Conservatory–educated composer Glyph Greenleaf, and vocalist Victoria Dobbs, who combine the intricate structures and melodies of classical and early musi

The Lonesome Ace Stringband @ Newmarket Folk Society Saturday, December 6 2025 Newmarket Legion - Newmarket, ON The Lonesome Ace Stringband bring grit, skill and abandon to Americana music, bridging old-time, bluegrass and folk traditions into a seamless hybrid of original material that is at once fresh and timeless.  The trio’s sound is anchored in the fiddle and clawhammer banjo of John Showman and Chris Coole. They are joined by a rotating cast of extraordinary upright bas

Naghmeh @ Bar de Courcelle   Join us to celebrate the launch of Naghmeh’s new single “Étoile filante”! Naghmeh will be accompanied by a full band, while Naomi will offer a solo set on harp and keys. Friday, December 5, 2025 Doors at 7pm Concert at 8pm Bar de Courcelle - Montréal, QC Tickets $15 You can pre-save Étoile filante on your preferred streaming platform:  https://ffm.to/j24rvx1    Click here for more info