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Marky Weinstock & Friends @ Hillside Festival Saturday, July 18 - 1:00 PM Rainbow Stage Hillside Festival - Guelph, ON Marky Weinstock & Friends are excited to be performing at this year's Hillside Festival! Join us for an interactive, music-filled adventure for the whole family in the beautiful setting of Guelph Lake Island. With incredible artists, hands-on activities, delicious food, and fun all weekend long, Hillside is one of Canada's most beloved summer festivals. Come

Liv Wade: Fur Queen Out now is the latest EP by Liv Wade, Fur Queen! Fur Queen is a 5-song folk/alt country collection, the title track being a story about Liv's birth mother and her life as a "Fur Queen" as part of the Northern Manitoba Trappers Festival. When Liv first started searching for her birth family, she had no idea about the festival or what or who a "Fur Queen" was. This pushed Liv to discover further information about her Metis heritage. She travelled to The Pas

The Big Bad Jug Band: Two Shows in Montreal The Big Bad Jug Band is heading to Montreal for a weekend of shows with Allison Wonderband! Saturday, July 18 - 9:00 pm w/ Jaguardini Quai des Brumes - Montreal, QC $20/PWYC https://facebook.com/events/s/jaguardini-big-bad-jug-band-al/27467643236220482/ Sunday, July 19 - 2:30 pm Turbo Haus - Montreal, QC $15/PWYC/NOTAFLOF https://www.facebook.com/events/2104920203772050/ THE BIG BAD JUG BAND is a psychedelic jug band from Orill

Graven & Elizabeth Royall @ Friday Night Folk CKCU Presents Friday Night Folk w/ Graven & Elizabeth Royall Hosted by Matt Gower Friday, July 10, 2026 - 8:30 pm Art House Cafe - Ottawa, ON $15 in advance, $20 at the door Matty McKechnie is Graven. Having recorded and released albums and EP’s with renowned Canadian producer/engineer/music- makers Charles Austin, Jim Bryson and Joel Plaskett (or completely on his own), his lyricism always explores metaphysical yet relatable them

My Friend Christopher: Blue Green and White Earth day . . . and night, week in and week out, season upon season. Blue Green and White is a celebration of the turning earth and its true colours seen with love from its inhabitants. Top New Zealand children’s musician Claudia Robin Gunn and Canadian folkie My Friend Christopher partnered to write and perform this grooving song with a reggae rhythm. Their sincere and gentle voices invite you into a swaying sea of calm where the c

Darren Roy Clarke: Find Time Warkworth, ON, singer-songwriter Darren Roy Clarke just released his much-anticipated new single, Find Time. Recorded down east with acclaimed Canadian producer, Daniel Ledwell, Find Time is true to Clarke’s style of writing songs that map the highways of his heart. Blending delicate roots, confessional country, and heartbreak folk, his music reveals a road-worn journey of the soul. Clarke says Find Time is a love letter to his wife; a reflection

Ella Eva West: Performance Video Releases Ella Eva West is a Canadian artist making music rooted in traditional folk, bluegrass, Americana, and country influences. She began writing her own music about a year ago, and this is her first released body of work. These releases are a series of four live performance videos featuring three original songs and one traditional bluegrass cover. In the performances, Ella leads on vocals and guitar and is joined by two friends on cello, v

Kentucky: In Kingston Tonight Kentucky, the musical project of Almonte, Ontario-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Jordan Holman, released his stirring new single "" In Kingston Tonight"" on Canada Day, July 1, 2026, a song that arrives as both a love letter to one of Canada's great music cities and a deeply felt call to every Canadian to take what The Tragically Hip gave us and carry it forward. Written, recorded, engineered, produced, mixed, and ma

Ian Tamblyn: The Fragile Tangent "North Track Records is pleased to announce the release of NT- 48, “The Fragile Tangent”, Ian Tamblyn’s 47th recording. Recorded at Happy Rock Studios International in Chelsea over the winter of 2026, “The Fragile Tangent” was recorded by Ross Murray and produced by Ian and Ross. The recording features eleven tracks with musicians Fred Guignion (guitars), Sue Johnson (vocals, harmonica), Pat Maher (electric bass, vocals), Ross Murray (drums),

Ryan Naismith Band: On Tour Ryan Naismith Band is joining Newport Electric and Brother Leeds for shows in Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa and London, Ontario. TOUR DATES: July 23 - The Painted Lady - Toronto, ON July 24 - Spearhead Brewing - Kingston, ON July 25 - Avant Garde Bar - Ottawa, ON July 26 - Eastside - London, ON Click here for more info

In·summer: WE, OTHERWISE & BEDA Let’s travel in music on July 12th! in·summer is proudly presenting two events in Toronto with incredible local and touring artists. WE, OTHERWISE · Join us for an early evening at @tranzac292, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm with Raha Javanfar & Neda Mohamadpour. This project proposes a recurring, intimate Sunday series designed as a cultural meeting point. Each month, we invite two artists from various cultural backgrounds to share an evening where per

Aeolian Hall: Tunes @ Noon After taking a break in June to focus our attention on our Aeolian Summer Music Festival, TUNES@NOON returns to the Southen Lounge at The Aeolian with an eclectic mix of great local and regional talent. For more information about the artists, visit their website. UPCOMING SHOWS July 7 - The Marrieds July 14 - Nora Joy (Stratford) July 21 - Bernie Gilmore July 28 - Stephen Ingram All @ The Aeolian Hall - London, ON TUNES@NOON at The Aeolian is suppo

Cabin Fever: Yours to Discover Tour Ontario's backroads are calling!
 This summer, Cabin Fever is hitting the road with their 2026 ‘Yours To Discover’ Summer Tour, bringing their unmistakable blend of folk, roots, and campfire storytelling to communities across Ontario. UPCOMING TOUR DATES: July 7 - Knox United Church - Dorset, ON July 10 - House Concert - Wyoming, ON July 11 - Time Out of Mind - Essex County, ON July 12 - Coastal Coffee - Goderich, ON August 21-23 - Gussapal

Niki Kennedy: I Don't Think About You Award-winning Pasifika singer-songwriter Niki Kennedy channels the quiet aftermath of a toxic relationship on I Don't Think About You, a deeply personal reflection on grief, healing, and rediscovering self-worth. Born and raised in Aotearoa, New Zealand, and now based in Toronto, her honest approach to storytelling explores themes of identity, belonging, and human connection that define her forthcoming album, The Space In Between. Written

Cameron Nickerson: ‘The Wagon’ Mini-Doc Director Nathaniel Cole pulls back the curtain on Nova Scotian bluegrass artist Cameron Nickerson in this mini-doc about the making of his latest album, The Wagon. "Riding the Rails to Sobriety" explores the creative process behind the record while sharing Cameron's personal journey through sobriety from alcohol, resilience and self-discovery through music. Through candid storytelling and behind-the-scenes footage, viewers gain a deeper

Close Kicks: Somewhere Lost - Acoustic Somewhere Lost - Acoustic is a re-imagined version that explores jealousy, insecurity, and emotional dependence. Built around intimate storytelling and a melancholic atmosphere, this acoustic version will sit well with your morning coffee. Click here for more info

Rebekah Hawker: Taking a Look In Folk singer-songwriter Rebekah Hawker is back with a magnetic new single, "Taking a Look In," out now via Victory Pool Records. The track pulls you straight into a sweltering dive bar at the dead of summer, a song about desire, that intense and almost desperate pull toward someone you know nothing about but suddenly need to. With echoes of The Chicks and Shania Twain, it's the kind of song best consumed at full volume on the drive to wherever

In this episode we chat with the Artistic Co-Director of Sunfest, Mercedes Caxaj. Mercedes takes us behind-the-scenes of creating a diverse and internationally focused music festival. She shares the story of how Sunfest began, how they bring artists from around the world to the stage, and the work involved in producing a free-admission festival. We also discuss how representation and community engagement shape the festival’s mission and create opportunities for artists and au

Satellite Birdhouse: Self-Titled Debut Album Ottawa's award-winning Satellite Birdhouse just released their eponymous debut album, featuring everything from heartfelt ballads straight through to post-apocalyptic folk rock. Praised by Apt613 for “an infectious playfulness with the crowd,” they're looking forward to bringing that energy and celebrating this release with a full band set on July 9 at Ottawa Bluesfest. Click here for more info

Loch Nisse Monster: The Aftermath Tour Loch Nisse Monster is heading back on the road with The Aftermath Tour, a new run of shows celebrating the next chapter of her acclaimed debut album, Forensis. Following a breakout year of festival appearances, headline performances, and growing recognition across Canada's folk and indie-rock scenes, the Ottawa artist is bringing her live show to audiences across the country. TOUR DATES Fri, Jun 26 - M for Montréal - Montréal, QC Sat, Ju