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Just Prince: Mercy Mercy reflects on the loss of an innocent life and the lingering impact it leaves behind. It touches on the experience of having visions, moments where memory feels vivid and almost present and the realization that those moments can’t be controlled or recreated. The song carries a sense of unfinished conversation and a quiet request for forgiveness for not being there, while navigating the space between memory and reality. Click here for more info

Isaac Baronikian: Teenage Jesus Post-Toronto-indie-emo-alt-country-folk-rock. Learning to live with hurt and imperfection in relationships and friendships. Single #7 from Isaac's upcoming album 'For The Road' (May 2026). 'For The Road' will kick off with shows in Toronto (Burdock Music Hall) and Ottawa (Red Bird) in May. Drums: Peter Von Althen Mix: Nicholas Nagurka Master: Philip Shaw Bova Click here for more info

Mary Gauthier @ Rogue Folk Club Mary Gauthier - Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Mercy Now Presented by MRG Live and Rogue Folk Club Wednesday, June 10 - 8:00 p.m. Vancouver Playhouse - Vancouver, BC Tickets $35-$55 (w/ service charge) I am excited to announce that this year is the 20th Anniversary of the release Mercy Now, a record that changed my life. We are celebrating with a vinyl re-release and a tour. I’m not really one to look back, but reflecting on these ten so

Danny Michel @ Newmarket Folk Society Saturday, March 28, 2026 - Doors 7:15, Show 8:00 Newmarket Legion - Newmarket, ON Tickets: $35 The only good thing about not shopping in record stores like we used to is that you don’t have to figure out what genre to look for Danny under. If that were the case, you could try searching under rock, pop, folk, world, or even classical. His own self-described musical A.D.D. has kept his music fresh for decades. Maybe it has something to do

The Slocan Ramblers @ Brampton Folk Club w/ Julia & Peter Presented by Brampton Folk Club Friday, March 27, 2026 - 7:30PM St. Paul’s United Church - Brampton, ON The next Friday Folk Night will be March 27th when we present the energetic bluegrass band The Slocan Ramblers. The Slocan Ramblers are Canada’s bluegrass band to watch. They have been featured on the Grand Ole Opry and were a Juno Award Nominee in 2019. With a reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musician

Femmes pour Logifem Vol V: Return of the Femmes Feat: Naghmeh, Julie Neff & Nazanii Thursday, March 26 - doors 7:00, Show 8:00 Casa Del Popolo - Montréal, QC Tickets: $20. * Any donation beyond that amount qualifies for a tax receipt. Montreal! After a 3 year hiatus, we’re thrilled to invite you all to the 5th edition of the benefit concert Femmes pour Logifem vol V: The Return of the Femmes, at Casa del Popolo. This genre bending musical event will be a night of woman-fro

Jessica Pearson and the East Wind: On Tour Jessica Pearson and the East Wind's going on Tour! Backed by the impeccable harmonies of Sam Stone and Malia Rogers alongside clawhammer banjo, mandolin, and tasteful percussion, Jessica's storytelling and songs centre kindness and vulnerability while imploring audiences toward a better future for all. Audiences will enjoy versatile Americana stomp-and-holler, upbeat Celtic sing-and-sway, and intimate, high-lonesome folk ballads,

Chris White, Mary Gick & Quiet Sky @ Motel Chelsea Thursday, March 19 - 7:30pm Motel Chelsea - Chelsea, QC Admission is free. Donations are welcome. In this concert, Chris White will perform selected songs from his catalogue – some humorous, some heartfelt, some old and some new. The evening will also feature contributions from Mary Gick on banjo and voice, and some beautiful original songs from Quiet Sky (Pam and Jeff Gleeson). The evening will finish up with an old-time

Brandon Agnew: Night Shadows - Volume 1 Brandon Agnew is happy to announce the full digital release of his latest album "Night Shadows - Volume 1", recorded in Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario and produced by Steve Goldberger. Following two sold-out Album Release Shows on January 17, 2026 at the Niagara Artists Centre in St. Catharines, Ontario, the 10-song album is available on all streaming sites (except Spotify) on Tuesday March 10, 2026. Additionally, the album is availabl

Minta & The Brook Trout w/ Sarah Greene & Paul Kolinski: On Tour Sarah Greene & Paul Kolinski join Minta & The Brook Trout (Portugal) on a spring tour of Ontario and Quebec This spring, Sarah Greene & Paul Kolinski are heading out on a six day tour of Ontario and Quebec with Minta & The Brook Trout - a Lisboa, Portugal-based band who write songs about everyday things, like breakups and furniture. Stretch, their fifth album, was released by louva-adeus in September 2025. Th

Kaeley Jade: Never Come Home Again On her new single "Never Come Home Again,” Edmonton-based alt-folk artist Kaeley Jade invites listeners to release what no longer serves them and step boldly into the unknown. The new single arrives alongside a striking new video, directed by Jade herself in her debut behind the camera. "All endings lead to new beginnings, and time has a funny way of bringing us perspective," Jade continues. "There have been many moments in my own journey

Brian Tremblay: They Won’t Take Us Alive "On March 14, 2026, balladeer and songwriter Brian Tremblay will release his first protest song, They Won’t Take Us Alive. The song was written in response to the situation happening in the United States and how the world, in general, has become untenable. “I feel that all musicians should use their voice to speak out against the rise of fascism,” says Tremblay. “Silence is complicity.” The song is performed as a duet with his wife,

My Friend Christopher: In the Neighbourhood The title track from My Friend Christopher's upcoming album "In the Neighbourhood" brings you the moving sounds and sights from a morning moment in the neighbourhood; from the crosswalk to the treetops. This rhythmic journey is moved along by swinging percussion and supported by a full range of family voices while the Dad Influences keep time and sing in the spaces on piano, upright bass, alto sax and trombone. Click here for more i

Rachel Dara: In the Darkness Rachel Dara's first of three singles, "In the Darkness" from her upcoming EP "Old at Soul and Young at Heart" came out on March 6th. While this track takes inspiration from other genres, Rachel Dara stays true to her Folk roots through her storytelling & a rockin' acoustic Godin parlor guitar in this track. It was produced at Classic Avenue Studio in Mississauga by Josh Goldman, on the same 2-inch tape machine used to record "Jagged Little Pill" b

Cabin Fever: No Back Page "In their powerful new song “No Back Page,” Cabin Fever turns a deeply personal story into a resonant anthem for small towns everywhere. Inspired by life in northern Saskatchewan, the song reflects on the quiet heartbreak that followed the closure of a beloved local newspaper - the kind “where your name might be spelled three different ways in the same article.” When the paper was forced to fold, more than newsprint was lost. A living archive of

Suzanne Nuttall @ Night Oat ‘Live Without A Net’ album launch Thursday, April 9, 2026Night Oat - Ottawa, ON Singer-songwriter Suzanne Nuttall is officially launching her new live album, LiVE WITHOUT A NET, with - you guessed it - an evening of live music at Night Oat in Ottawa. It's a party, social and mini music festival where you'll discover some fabulous Ottawa musicians! Featured will be: Libby & Cal, Dawn Sev, Slo' Tom, Erin Okrainec, Patrick Shanks and Suzanne Nuttall.

Loch Nisse Monster @ Meow! That's Hot Look What the Cat Dragged In Loch Nisse Monster w/ Row Tunks Presented by Ego & Vice Friday, March 27, 2026 Meow! That's Hot. - Ottawa, ON On March 27, Look What The Cat Dragged In features Loch Nisse Monster w/ guest Row Tunks. An up close and interactive performance showcasing the songwriting of Ottawa artist Loch Nisse Monster, including an artist Q&A by Ego & Vice Podcast. Click here for more info

Kate Weekes: Rideau Roots Release Show Sunday, Mar 22, 2026, 2:00 PM The Black Sheep Inn - Wakefield, QC Kate Weekes is releasing her album Rideau Roots at the Black Sheep Inn! ABOUT THE PROJECT In May of 2022, a collective of songwriters, musicians and spoken word artists paddled the Rideau Canal from Kingston to Ottawa, Ontario. This traveling musical residency was spear-headed by Kate Weekes, a wilderness canoe guide and award-winning songwriter. The journey offered an opp

Malia Rogers: Sunlight (A Good Death) Single Release Show Wednesday, March 11, 2026 6:00pm Doors - 7:00pm Show Art House Cafe - Ottawa, ON Nova Scotia-raised, Ottawa-based singer-songwriter Malia Rogers returns with “Sunlight (A Good Death),” a dynamic, celtic-influenced folk single celebrating the interconnectedness of grief and love. Written on Ireland's coast on the anniversary of her grandfather's passing, “Sunlight"" moves from intimate to vast, with a cathartic breakdow

Piner: Odelia Kingston, ON - Canadian artist Piner announces the release of her new single, “Odelia,” a powerful pop/rock track rooted in folk storytelling that confronts gender inequality, inherited expectations, and the radical act of self-trust. “Odelia” arrives at a moment when conversations around women and 2SLGBTQI+ rights, autonomy, and power feel both urgent and necessary. It’s time to stand up… time to feel your power… time to know your worth. Cover Art by Becky Hinc