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Sarah Segal-Lazar & the Dream Weavers: Golden Year - Hits of 1975  Wednesday, December 17 2025 7:30pm Segal Centre for Performing Arts - Montreal, QC Celebrate 50 years of songs from 1975, a banner year for music. Sarah Segal-Lazar & the Dream Weavers light up the stage with a powerful full-band tribute to the songs that defined a generation. From the poetry of Bob Dylan and wild energy of The Who to the sultry harmonies of LaBelle and pop prowess of ABBA, they’ll bring 1975'

Jory Nash: The Light Still Shines On The Main   5-time CFMA nominee JORY NASH is proud to announce the release of his first album in 7+ years, titled THE LIGHT STILL SHINES ON THE MAIN  After stepping away from music in 2019, Nash is making his return in 2025 with his 10th album, The Light Still Shines On The Main, co-produced with longtime friend Chris Stringer (The Wooden Sky, Elliott Brood, Timber Timbre, Megan Bonnell, Holly McNarland). The road to this record has been an

Sarah Siddiqui @ T.O. Lounge Feat. Dawn Lewis, Mitchie-Cola, Sarah Siddiqui, The Hands Friday, November 21, 2025 8:00PM T.O. Lounge - Toronto, ON Sarah Siddiqui is an established Canadian Pakistani Singer-Songwriter and Producer. Her music has been described as haunting with a dreamy-alt-folk sound. Sarah has been captivating audiences with her stunning voice and very poetic, and evocative lyrics since 1995. Her music releases span from 2000 and are available on all platforms

Tribe 369: The World is Waiting for You Tribe 369 is a Neo Soul World Folk Band. In 2024 we successfully played the 4 day It’s Your Festival “New Expo Stage” at Hamilton’s Gage Park. In 2025 we were asked to compete for a chance to play on the main Bandshell Stage at the same It’s Your Festival. This competition opportunity was given to 6 of the top drawing bands from the “New Expo Stage” 2024 Festival. After an intense musical afternoon at Stonewalls in Hamilton, in May 2025

Ori Shalva: Dilao   Toronto-based Georgian polyphonic ensemble Ori Shalva is proud to announce the release of Dilao, their first studio-recorded EP. The six-track album was recorded in a few short hours at The Farm, a Toronto recording studio run by Jean Marting, on October 30, 2025, and completed on November 4. Following their earlier EP — recorded for the 2019 TV series Sounds of Canada and released in early 2025 — Dilao represents a new chapter for the ensemble: current, s

Kalendar: Zemlya Earth   After five years in the making, Kalendar is finally releasing their epic ZEMLYA EARTH album! The celebration will fill DROM Taberna with the full vocal power of Kalendar’s singers. Expect songs from the Ukrainian folk opera ZEMLYA EARTH (created by Marichka, premiered in 2017), alongside other vibrant tunes embodying the strength, joy, and resilience of the Ukrainian people. Formed in 2013 out of Kosa Kolektiv’s singing events, Kalendar has spent year

Wild Remedy: Anxiety   Ottawa-based folk band Wild Remedy is proud to announce the release of their new single, “Anxiety,” a modern folk protest song that speaks directly to the heart of a generation. Known for their lush harmonies, raw storytelling, and feminist spirit, Wild Remedy channels the pulse of today’s world into a song that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. “Anxiety” captures the tension of living in an era defined by climate grief, social unrest, a

Cabin Fever & Friends Saturday, December 13, 2025 Doors 6:45 PM - Show 7:30 PM. Kineto Theatre - Forest, ON $25 Cabin Fever returns to the historic Kineto Theatre in Forest, Ontario, for their third annual December at The Cabin with their show 'Cabin Fever & Friends' on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This beloved holiday tradition invites fans to kick off the festive season with an evening of music, community, and special guest performances. Following their previously sold-out

MARK’S PATCHWORK — 25th Anniversary Celebration Thursday November 27, 2025 Doors: 7:30 PM - Music: 8:00 PM Rosario’s - Toronto, ON Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door (if not sold out) An Evening of Uplifting Folk Music & Special Guests!  Join Mark’s Patchwork, the beloved folk-collective “organic jigsaw band,” for a special night celebrating 25 years of heartfelt music, stories, and friendship. Enjoy meaningful tunes, tales from the road, and great food in a warm, comm

Fall Indie Folk Nite @ Live! On Elgin   w/ Birdie Whyte, CA & Sonny, Loch Nisse Monster, Austin Camp Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Live! On Elgin - Ottawa, ON Loch Monster Media's seasonal Indie Folk Nite Series is back for another spin this autumn. Ottawans, join us for a warm night in to be swept away by lyrical and instrumental folk performances (yes, with lots of fiddle) from Ottawa’s cherished Birdie Whyte with CA & Sonny, Loch Nisse Monster, and Austin Camp. Click here f

Michel Neray: Butterflies Are Like That   The song ‘Butterflies are Like That’ is a whimsical take on love, looks, and life… and I think the animation complements it perfectly! What do you think? (Yes, please post a comment and share on social media.)  Have a listen to the song now on the streaming platform of your choice at https://michelneray.music/stream-social Click here for more info

Kate Weekes: Rideau Roots Album Release w/ James Stephens, Brian Sanderson, Eva Mae Peringer Sunday November 16, 2025 8:00-11:30pm The Burdock on Bloor - Toronto, ON Few albums arrive with a backstory rivalling that of Rideau Roots, the gorgeous, sonically sprawling, and very of-the-moment fifth album from singer-songwriter and wilderness guide Kate Weekes. In May 2022, Weekes fulfilled a long-held dream: she and a group of fellow artists paddled the famed Rideau Canal along

Maureen Pollard: Sad Songs for a Merry Season Singer-songwriter Maureen Pollard daylights as a grief and trauma therapist, so she knows that the holidays can be a painful time for many people despite the pressure to be bright and festive. The seven songs on her new EP, Sad Songs for a Merry Season, were written in the shadows of tragedy and grief and she hopes they bring solace for those experiencing the sort of pain that sometimes haunts the holiday season.

Brian Tremblay: Peachie Pie On November 11, to commemorate our veterans, I’ll be releasing a new single called Peachie Pie. This is part of The November Project by Rob Horgan. They had a promo in the Folk Canada newsletter asking for collaborators, so I reached out. As a partner artist, I got to peruse 300 letters written between Rob’s grandfather and grandmother during WWII. With my father and grandfather being veterans, it was a worthy project to be involved in. I am very f

Isaac Baronikian: Outgrown   The new single from Isaac Baronikian, 'Outgrown', sounds like Third Eye Blind if they were fronted by John Mayer and he grew up in the High Park/Parkdale neighbourhood of Toronto. This is a song about not pulling your weight. With songs and sold-out performances that have earned him community radio play across Canada and comparisons to Donovan Woods, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, and Bahamas, Isaac is carving out his own slice of space as a mellow-sou

Jackie K: In the 1970s   Saskatchewan-based folk artist Jackie K returns with her nostalgic new single "In the 1970s", a heartfelt reflection on growing up in a simpler time. Written in 2023 and recorded in Saskatoon in early 2025, ""In the 1970s"" blends acoustic folk and alt-country textures with Jackie’s signature warmth and storytelling. The song unfolds like a memory — recalling a world of two-channel TVs, macaroni lunches, and the golden glow of youth. “It’s really a lo

Chinyi C: Everything is Changing   Chinyi C's latest single, "Everything is Changing", is a reflection on holding on to the people who matter in our lives when the world around us feels like it's changing at a pace too fast to catch up with. With ambient textures that sound like water and whalesong, honest lyrics, and a voice clear and soothing, the song reminds us to stay focused on what is truly important in a time where our attention is constantly pulled in different direc

Brampton Folk Club: A Seasonal Singalong   Friday, December 5, 2025 St. Paul’s United Church - Brampton, ON Come out for an old-fashioned singalong! Some of your favourite Brampton Folk Club members will lead you through a selection of the season’s most well-loved holiday classics, Christmas hymns and other gems. We’ll provide the words, so come and sing your hearts out at this special seasonal concert!  Here is the rest of this season’s exciting line-up: January 30th - Celti

The Big Bad Jug Band @ The Second Wedge Brewing Co.   The Big Bad Jug Band Sunday, November 16, 2025 - 3-5PM The Second Wedge Brewing Co. - Uxbridge, ON FREE SHOW The Big Bad Jug Band is a post-jug psych quartet from Orillia and Hamilton, Ontario. They write modern protest songs performed in styles of yesteryear. Their gonzo take on jug music mixes rock and roll, doo-wop and bluegrass progressions with a raucous panache. The Big Bad Jug Band brings the sounds of old into the

James LeClaire and Libby & Cal @ Friday Night Folk CKCU Presents Friday Night Folk Featuring James Leclaire and Libby & Cal Hosted & Curated by Matt Gower Friday November 14th, 8pm Art House Cafe 555 Somerset St W $15 advance $20 Door Friday Night Folk is a bi-monthly concert series at Art House Cafe. On the first Friday of every other month Art House Cafe will feature two folk acts, hosted by local singer-songwriter Matt Gower. Click here for more info