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In this episode, we chat with Fiona Black, the Artistic Director of Vancouver Folk Music Festival. Listen to Refolkus: https://refolkus.transistor.fm/subscribe Fiona shares insights into booking international artists, creating meaningful collaborations and workshops, and what makes the Vancouver Folk Music Festival such a unique experience for artists and audiences. We also explore how festivals have evolved post-pandemic and the role of community in creating memorable liv

Secondhand Dreamcar: Take Your Mind Off It, Baby Edmonton nine-piece Secondhand Dreamcar has released "Take Your Mind Off It, Baby," a feel-good new single that captures the electricity of the JUNO-nominated group's celebrated live shows and serves as the lead track from their upcoming sophomore album, Get Ready, due out September 2026. Bursting with soulful vocals, driving rhythms, vibrant horn arrangements, and joyful energy, the single offers an irresistible rock 'n' roll

James LeClaire: The Deal Tour James LeClaire will be heading west to Vancouver and Vancouver Island from Sept 02-12 to tour in support of his June 2026 album, The Deal. TOUR DATES Sept 2 - Dog Mountain Brewing - Port Alberni, BC Sept 3 - The Coda - Victoria, BC Sept 4 - The Queens - Nanaimo, BC Sept 5 - Tyrant Studios - Vancouver, BC Sept 6 - 40th Day of July Festival - Duncan, BC Sept 9 - Beach Fire Brewing - Campbell River, BC Sept 10 - TBA Sept 11 - Woodleys - Salt Spring

Mallory Chipman: Maritimes Tour 2026 Canadian Folk Music Award nominee, Mallory Chipman, returns to the Maritimes in September & October with 8 concerts between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, including her debut appearance at the Halifax Urban Folk Festival with Chris Murphy and Ria Mae. TOUR DATES Sept 24 - Le Blue Casa - Moncton, NB Sept 25 - The Pink Piano - Lower Sackville, NB Sept 26 - Treehouse Villa - Bridgewater, NS Sept 27 - Old Confidence Lodge Oct 1 - Halifax Urban

In this episode, we sit down with Tim Des Islets, founder of Noisemaker Management and Noisemaker Presents, a Canadian artist management and event promotion company. Listen to Refolkus: https://refolkus.transistor.fm/subscribe Tim shares insights into the world of artist management, the evolving artist-manager relationship, and what it takes to promote shows and festivals in today’s live music landscape. We also explore how community, strategy, and strong industry relatio

Old School Bluegrass Camp Weekend @ Everdale Farm September 18-20, 2026 Everdale Farm - Erin, ON Get ready for an unforgettable autumn weekend of pickin', learnin’, and jammin’ under the open sky! Hosted at the scenic Everdale Farm in Erin, Ontario from September 18–20, 2026, the Old School Bluegrass Camp Weekend is a music-lovers' autumn getaway for acoustic musicians and bluegrass enthusiasts. Get yourself one more camping weekend under the stars before winter creeps in, an

Close Kicks: Day Like This Close Kicks teamed up with longtime friend, Eli & The Straw Man, to create a minimalist but repetitive hook. It was written on a Saturday afternoon with two guitars and some old melodies. More friends arrived later to add that group feel. An energy was captured in the recording that captures the love of this long-term friendship. Click here for more info

C.C. Trubiak: Being Rich Northern Manitoba singer-songwriter C.C. Trubiak is pleased to share his latest single, "Being Rich," from his new independent album Jukebox in Exile. Rooted in traditional country and folk storytelling, the song reflects on the quiet wealth found in community, memory, and the people who shape our lives. Written in the aftermath of the 2025 wildfire evacuation that displaced his hometown of Flin Flon, Jukebox in Exile explores themes of home, resilien

Pete Moss: The Wood Wide Web The Wood Wide Web is a family folk album about trees, forests and community. It is inspired by recent research that has shown trees communicate, care for their young and share resources with different species. Which tree is the most like you? Can trees fall in love? Do trees yawn? We explore these questions and also consider: are trees a reminder of a cooperative spirit that exists deep within us all? The Wood Wide Web is available only in physic

Tom Wilson & Thompson Wilson @ Four Winds Music Fest Fundraiser An Exclusive Evening with Tom Wilson & Thompson Wilson Saturday, October 3rd | 6:00 p.m. Kimberly, Ontario We’re excited to invite you to a truly unforgettable evening in support of Four Winds Music Fest. Join Tom Wilson and Thompson Wilson for an intimate acoustic performance in a stunning heritage barn in Kimberley, Ontario. This isn’t just another concert—it’s a rare opportunity to experience two incredible m