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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

Matt Zaddy: The Harvest Tour Matt Zaddy will be embarking on a short duo tour through Manitoba from Nov. 05-07. Calling it 'The Harvest Tour', as both seasonally appropriate and a nod to one of the greats, Zaddy will be performing acoustic shows accompanied by his partner in life and music - Heather Christine. Tour Dates: Nov. 05 - Winnipeg - Belle's Kitchen & Music Hall - 5 pm- 7:30 pm (early show!) Nov. 06 - Neepawa - Artsforward (Kaleidoscope Concert Series) - 7:30 pm Nov

WOMEX 2026 brought the global music community to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and Canada showed up in force — more than 80 Canadian delegates made the trip, joining artists, agents, presenters and labels from around the world for five days of showcases, meetings and conversations that will shape the year ahead. Folk Canada was proud to be there as part of the Northern Turtle Island Collective (NTI), alongside our partners Mundial Montréal, Small World Music, FolQuébec and Sunf

Kaeley Jade: Never Come Home Again EDMONTON, AB — Edmonton-based Métis alternative-folk singer/songwriter and multidisciplinary artist Kaeley Jade has received three nominations in the Best Music Video category at the 2027 Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMAs), with three videos from her sophomore album, The Great Unknown, recognized by the national awards. Dale Bailey is nominated for The Ceiling (Official Music Video), Emily Anne Corcoran for Wisest Fool (Official Music Video)

Maureen Pollard: When Will We Learn? “When Will We Learn?” is the first single on Maureen's upcoming full-length album The Patriarchy is Ruinous (for everyone). This concept album, with an alternate title, We Are One, is a compassionate invitation to understand one another with deep connection to our shared humanity, regardless of gender identity and roles. When Will We Learn proposes we can do better for men by encouraging and allowing little boys and grown men alike to be w

James Leclaire: What Have I Done? "What Have I Done?" is the latest single from James Leclaire's upcoming Spring EP. It was written over a decade ago but wasn't recorded until 2022, while James was at Bova Sound in Ottawa. "What Have I Done?" is a murder ballad that follows a man's emotional breakdown after his wife abruptly leaves him and then accidentally discovers the next day that she has been cheating on him with his best friend. His rash decision in the heat of the mome

Kylie Fox: Tacoma Kylie Fox drops infectious Americana-rock single, 'Tacoma', out October 23. Beneath its tongue-in-cheek chorus is a simple love story: the truck might change, but the person in the driver’s seat matters a whole lot more. Produced by Colin Buchanan (Paper Lions, Logan Richard), “Tacoma” pairs Fox’s conversational songwriting with a driving Americana-rock arrangement made for road trips, festival stages and, appropriately, car stereos. Click here to learn mor

Greenbank Folk Music Society: Caroline Marie Brooks - Album Release Caroline Marie Brooks - Album Release in Greenbank. This show is part of Caroline Marie Brooks’ release tour for her second solo album “Light and Matter”. Performing her bright, poetic, nature-inspired music, she will be accompanied by Dean Drouillard and Robbie Grunwald. Tickets $35 Showtime 7:30 Click here for more info.

Allison Lupton: Record Launch Tour Allison Lupton Band- Step Up Molly Album release tour featuring Andrew Collins, Shane Cook, Joseph Phillips and Kyle Waymouth. Nov. 5 - Hugh's Room Live- Toronto Nov. 6 - Red Bird Live- Ottawa Nov. 7 - Central Presbyterian Church- Cambridge Click here for more info.

The Big Bad Jug Band: Wake Up in The Morning, Wanna Die GATHER ROUND BOILS, GHOULS AND THOULS. The second installment of BIG BAD HALLOWEEN is fast approaching. We will have another jug piñata that prize winners will get thwacks at. So far, the THWACKS will be given to the winners of the following categories, BEST DOLLY PARTON COSTUME BEST FRANK N FURTER OR DARKNESS COSTUME (no other Tim Curry costumes will be accepted) BEST ANIMAL OR MONSTER COSTUME BEST COUPLE OR GROUP BES

The Pairs: Jimmy's Got a Gun Award winning trio, The Pairs, return today with their powerful new single, "Jimmy's Got a Gun," an anti-capitalist anthem that takes aim at the absurdity of wealth hoarding while so many people struggle to get by. Tackling gun violence, intolerance, transphobia and corporate power, the song shines a light on what happens when fear and greed are allowed to shape the world around us. "With the American midterm elections approaching, we’re releasing