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Mélisande: On Tour On the heels of the release of her upcoming album Sur la même longueur d'onde on May 8th, multi-award-winning singer Mélisande is going on tour across Canada for concerts with her électrotrad band and her acoustic quintet. More details available on her website. Check out the dates!! ÉLECTROTRAD DATES : Apr 23 - Place Henri-Dunant - Montréal, QC Apr 25/26 - Festival Théâtre Jeunesse en Acadie - Caraquet, NB May 21 - Le Ministère - Montréal, QC ACOUSTIC Q

Barrow Gang Buskers: Toronto Shows The Barrow Gang - Toronto Here We Come! We are ecstatic to be travelling to Toronto for two fabulous shows. Admission is free for both shows. Would love to see some Folk Canada members so we can meet you! Apr 27 - The Local - Toronto, ON Apr 28 - The Horseshoe Tavern - Toronto, ON Click here for more info

Chris McKhool: On Tour 3x Parent’s Choice Award Winner Chris McKhool celebrates his 2026 JUNO nomination for Children’s Album of the Year (Little Leaf) with a swing through Northern Ontario, joined by Saskia Tomkins on fiddle, and Kevin Laliberté on guitar. Thanks to the Canada Council for their support! TOUR DATES Apr 22 - Showtime - Iroquois Falls, ON Apr 23 - Kirkland Lake Entertainment Series - Kirkland Lake, ON Apr 24 - Pied Piper Kidshow - Temiskaming Shores, ON Apr

Lynn Harrison: Songwriting as Soul Work - Songs and the Inner Life New Book! "Songwriting as Soul Work: Songs and the Inner Life" by Lynn Harrison (FriesenPress, 2026). An inspiring resource that affirms the inherent value of songwriting as a path toward personal growth, well-being and wisdom. Acclaimed songwriter (and certified spiritual director) Lynn Harrison explores the value of songs' symbols and metaphors, the potential to move beyond expectations of praise and comm

summersets: Million Dollar Ticket "Million Dollar Ticket" is the new single by summersets, the duo project of Juno and Polaris-nominated singer-songwriter Kalle Mattson, and longtime collaborator Andrew Sowka. A song about playing the lottery as your retirement plan and your housing plan, but ultimately about love and hope. Click for more info

The Wilding: A Women+ Led Music & Makers Festival The Wilding Music Festival Saturday, May 2, 2026 Chelsea, QC To celebrate the release of their new EP "Wilding Part One", Jessica Pearson and the East Wind are hosting their first women+ led music and makers festival in Chelsea, QC. A Festival powered by women and open to all, happening on May 2nd, 2026. Their lineup includes music by Jessica Pearson and the East Wind, Claire Morrison, Wild Remedy, Vicki Brittle, Savannah Shea

In this episode, we sit down with Lisa La Rocca, a dynamic leader in the Canadian music scene, to explore her career across music, event production, and community building. From her early days as an intern to becoming an influential festival organizer and industry advocate, Lisa shares her journey and how she’s carved out her path. This episode is also filled with practical tips for emerging artists, including Lisa’s perspective on navigating constant shifts in the industry.

Welcome back to the fifth season of Refolkus. In this week's episode, we chat with artist Daniel Lew about how a life-changing hearing loss at 13 reshaped his relationship with music. He discusses his nonlinear approach to songwriting and recording, how self-help literature has influenced his creative mindset, and the ways he’s adapted his live performance to work with his physical limitations. It’s an empowering conversation about turning challenges into creative strengths.

Brian Tremblay: Songs for the Modern Cowboy Brian Tremblay releases his new album, Songs for the Modern Cowboy, on his birthday, April 18. The album pays homage to and celebrates themes and subjects such as the current state of the world, as in “They Won’t Take Us Alive.” There’s a ghost story with a moral to the story in The Junction Inn, and then Tremblay gives his solemn take on imposter syndrome with the melancholy ballad, I’m an Old Cowboy. The album contains twelve tr

Mellow Lily: Symphony Release: April 15 "Singer-songwriter Mellow Lily returns with a burst of sunshine in her brand-new single, “Symphony,” coming April 15, on all streaming platforms. Filled with bright ukulele strums, an upbeat rhythm, and Mellow Lily’s signature warm vocals, “Symphony” is a vibrant celebration of the everyday music that surrounds us all. At its heart, “Symphony” is an ode to joy — a reminder that the world hums with its own melody if you simply take the