MEMBER NEWS

Joce Reyome: Smoke Break Award-winning blues artist Joce Reyome is set to release Smoke Break, a six-song collection arriving September 18, 2026, offering a powerful preview of what’s to come from one of Canada’s rising blues voices. Originally from Massachusetts and now based in Canada, Reyome has quickly built an international reputation for a commanding live performance, soulful songwriting, and a sound rooted in blues while drawing inspiration from artists including Etta

Caitlin Jade: fireworks in videos Fireworks in videos is the newest single by indie folk artist Caitlin Jade. The song is inspired by summer loves and the chaos and intensity of fireworks, both literally and metaphorically. Recorded at Pisces Heart Studios, produced and performed by Caitlin Jade, and mastered at Lacquer Channel by Thomas Aman. Stream the song now on all platforms to support! :) Click here for more info.

Stephen Stanley & NoElectric: On Tour Stephen Stanley & NoElectric head out for a series of dates throughout Ontario & Quebec in early November. They'll be joined by Toronto's Jennifer Foster. November 5 - Clifford Brewing Co., Hamilton, ON November 6 - Hugh’s Room Live, Toronto, ON November 7 - Light of Day, St. Catharines, ON November 8 - The Andrew, Picton, ON November 12 - Motel Chelsea, Chelsea, QC November 13 - Hotel Wolfe Island, Wolfe Island, ON November 14 - The Seco

The Glenn McFarlane Trio: Living in the Moment The Glenn McFarlane Trio is proud to announce the release of their first album, “Living in the Moment”. As the title implies, the songs deal with subjects such as living life to the fullest, aging gracefully, and having a lot of fun along life’s journey. The pieces vary considerably in musical styles, including pop, rock (rock and roll and psychedelic!), blues, folk (even an inland sea shanty!), a country cover, 4 songs with worl

Rusty & Maja: Busmans Holiday Tour Rusty & Maja's Oct 26 Busmans Holiday Maja Bannerman's 'THIS IS ANNE ~ Older & Wiser ~' is a refreshing and emotional journey into the best stories of Anne, of Green Gables fame, delivered in reflection by an older Anne. Orillia(Tue Sept 29) Barry's Bay (Wed Sept 30) Ottawa (Thur Oct 1 - Irene's Pub Blues' Night) Chelsea, Que. (Sat Oct 3 - Motel, Chelsea) Montreal (Sun Oct 4 - BAMM! Gallery) the townships (Mon-Thur - Cheese eating holiday) O

Clever Hopes, Rebekah Hawker, & Matthew Barber: On Tour In celebration of the release of his 3rd album, Even Gooder Than Tomorrow, Clever Hopes is hitting the road with pals Matthew Barber and Rebekah Hawker for a sensational triple bill Clever Hopes is the songwriting project of Halifax–based artist Andrew Shaver, whose song Holding On went to #1 on CBC Music in December. Sept 23 | Mill’s Hardware, Hamilton Sept 24 | Karlo Estates, Wellington Sept 25 | The Garden Party, Wolf

Jennifer Foster @ Silence Stephen Stanley, founding member of Lowest of the Low, and Toronto singer-songwriter Jennifer Foster join forces for a special double bill featuring two full sets of acclaimed Canadian songwriting. Sept 23 at Silence, GUELPH (46 Essex Street) Doors 7:30 pm • $20 Click here for tickets and info.

Elise Boeur & Adam Iredale-Gray: On Tour Toronto-based fiddle duo Elise Boeur & Adam Iredale-Gray are touring north-western Europe, before recording their second duo album live off the floor at Sänna Kultuurimõis in Estonia. Sep 23 | Stockholm SE | Stallet Sep 25 | Guldsmedshyttan SE | Stripabryggeriet Sep 26 | Kärrboda SE | Kärrboda Kultur Sep 27 | Malmö SE | Beijers Park Café Sep 28 | Sabro DK | WinterCoat Sep 29 | Åbyskov DK | Åbyskov Forsamlingshus Sep 30 | Copenhagen DK

Kellylee Evans: On Tour Juno Award–winning singer-songwriter and keynote speaker Kellylee Evans brings her soulful voice, captivating storytelling, and genre-blending sound to stages across Ontario this fall and winter. Known for her work across soul, pop, jazz, and beyond, Kellylee creates performances that connect with audiences through music, stories, and the joy of being together. Her award-winning career has taken her around the world, and she continues to explore the sp

The 2026 Ontario Folk Music Awards will be presented Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in Hamilton, Ontario, in a gala event that will kick off the 2026 Folk Canada Conference. Folk Canada is very pleased to announce the recipients of the following awards: 2026 Estelle Klein Lifetime Achievement Award - Chris White 2026 Estelle Klein Community Builder Award - Coco Love Alcorn 2026 Culture in Climate Award - Logan Staats Estelle Klein Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient - Chris