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James LeClaire and Libby & Cal @ Friday Night Folk CKCU Presents Friday Night Folk Featuring James Leclaire and Libby & Cal Hosted & Curated by Matt Gower Friday November 14th, 8pm Art House Cafe 555 Somerset St W $15 advance $20 Door Friday Night Folk is a bi-monthly concert series at Art House Cafe. On the first Friday of every other month Art House Cafe will feature two folk acts, hosted by local singer-songwriter Matt Gower. Click here for more info

Noah Malcolm: On Tour Official FMO showcaser and pride of PEI, Noah Malcolm (Antidote Artists) resumes his Ontario/Quebec autumn tour: Nov 13 - The Bunker - Stratford, ON - w/ Leah Holtom Nov 14 - The Yeti Cafe - Kitchener, ON -  w/ Leah Holtom Nov 15 - Dog-Eared Cafe - Paris, ON -  w/ Charissa Nov 18 - Burdock - Toronto, ON -  (QtheMusic showcase) Nov 19 - Proudest Pony - Picton, ON -  w/ Leah Holtom Nov 20 - Motel Chelsea - Gatineau, QC - w/ Leah Holtom Nov 21 - The Ivy - L

The Barrel Boys: Bluegrass Christmas   Celebrate the holiday season with one of Canada’s most beloved bluegrass bands, The Barrel Boys. Their enchanting melodies and heartwarming harmonies bring a delightful blend of folk, bluegrass, and Americana to your seasonal festivities. From timeless carols to original compositions, their holiday show captures the season's essence, infusing every note with warmth and memory. Join The Barrel Boys for a magical Christmas show that will f

Drea Lake: A Call From Somewhere Else   Drea Lake's debut album A Call from Somewhere Else is available on band-camp and physical copies November 7th while being released one song at a time on streaming platforms until well into next year. This album was a labour of love that took five years to craft.

Rebekah Hawker: Twenty-Nine   To me, Twenty-Nine is like a reversible jacket and depending on the weather, or your mood, you might gravitate toward one version over the other. And that’s ok with me.” With the release of “Twenty-Nine (the cowboy version)”, Rebekah Hawker brings new life to a fan-favourite from her Quit My Habit EP, paired with a behind-the-scenes video filmed by Sally Cinnamon during the 2024 studio sessions. Featuring favourite collaborators Will Crann, Emma

Amanda Rheaume @ Greenbank Folk Music Society   w/ Kyler Tapscott & Mark Thackaway Presented by the Greenbank Folk Music Society Saturday Nov 8, 2025 Greenbank Centennial Hall - Greenbank, ON Doors open at 7pm / show 7:30pm Reserve tickets at 905 985 8351 Showtime 7:30 pm Tickets $35 In Rheaume’s music, songs of resistance and resilience travel centuries. With a gentle yet unflinching touch, Rheaume has grown to be a chronicler of stories and people whose acts - out of necess

The Dusty Halos: Keep Us This Night  Halifax-based folk duo The Dusty Halos release KEEP US THIS NIGHT, their second EP of dreamily melancholic songs, featuring layers of sweet and crunchy vocal harmonies, intricate fingerstyle guitar, sonorous upright bass, and warmly-sung lyrics that will gently break your heart. Featuring the haunting single "With You."

Kate Greenland: Longing & Dreaming Kate Greenland’s debut album, Longing & Dreaming, available November 1st, is a heartfelt journey through Classic Country and Folk traditions. Known for her work with The Monroe Sisters and The Folk Collusion, Kate steps into the spotlight with a collection of original and cover songs that feel both intimate and timeless. Rooted in the sounds of '60s and '70s country, the album features warm pedal steel (Stuart Rutherford), tender fiddle (Nat

Marky Weinstock & Friends: Express Yourself 🌟 New Video: “EXPRESS YOURSELF!” 🌟  by Marky Weinstock & Friends Get ready for a joyful, feel-good anthem all about being proud of who you are and shining your light  Award-winning children’s musician and educator Dr. Marky teams up with powerhouse vocalist Shahi Teruko Cuffy (The Soul Motivators), bringing bold energy and big smiles to every beat. Together they share a funky, feel-good celebration of everything that makes YOU spe

Chris McKhool: A Place in the Choir     “A Place in the Choir” is the second single from 3x Parent’s Choice Award Winner Chris McKhool’s upcoming family album entitled “Little Leaf”. “’A Place in the Choir" sings of belonging, where every creature - large or small, ordinary or strange - has a note to add to life’s great chorus” says Chris. “The variety of animal voices is a metaphor for the many shapes of human difference, and reminds us that what seems odd or uncommon is bea