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Bremner Fletcher: Christmas Dream of New Orleans   I'm a Canadian singer-songwriter who had the pleasure of living in New Orleans for years. Right now, in New Orleans, Night-Scented Jasmine and Sweet-Olive trees are filling the streets with perfume. However, I'm looking out in Montreal and seeing snow and ice... and thinking about Christmas. The first single off my upcoming acoustic folk album launched is an upbeat, swinging, (slightly dark) Christmas song called ‘Christmas D

Kaeley Jade: The Ceiling Edmonton-based alternative-folk artist Kaeley Jade releases her moving new single "The Ceiling" and its accompanying music video. Co-written with singer/songwriter and friend Amanda Penner (Halfway Home), and produced and mixed by JUNO-Award Winning producer and musician Hill Kourkoutis (Aysanabee, Sebastian Gaskin), the track was born out of conversations about global unrest and feelings of powerlessness. Kaeley explains, “I had been holding onto th

Elizabeth Royall & Loch Nisse Monster @ Art House Cafe   Starry Night Wintersong w/ Elizabeth Royall & Loch Nisse Monster Friday, December 12Doors @ 8PM - Show @ 9PM Art House Cafe - Ottawa, ON Join songstresses Elizabeth Royall and Loch Nisse Monster for a cozy evening of original serenades and Yuletide covers at Art House Cafe in Ottawa. All ages. Click here for more info

Michel & Brianna @ Function Bar w/ Chris Staig Thursday, December 11, 2025 8pm Function Bar & Kitchen - Toronto, ON Michel & Brianna are joined by Chris Staig on slide guitar for an evening of indie-folk, Americana-infused songs and stories that dance in your head, heart, hips, and funny bone. Come to Function for great music, local craft beer, specialty cocktails & late kitchen in the heart of Yonge & Eglinton. Enjoy Toronto’s finest craft beer, a menu that caters to every

Showcase Applications are now open for the 2026 Folk Canada Conference (Formerly the Folk Music Ontario Conference), taking place October 14-18, 2026 in Hamilton, Ontario! Deadline to Apply: January 30, 2026 Click here to apply now Click here to read the FAQ We're getting out applications earlier than ever this year! Our aim is to give selected artists much more time to secure funding, make travel plans, and be as prepared as possible for networking and booking opportunities

Version française à suivre Ottawa, December 2, 2025 Members of Folk Canada voted unanimously at the 2025 annual general meeting to rename the Folk Music Ontario, Musique Folk de l’Ontario Conference as the Folk Canada Conference. The decision brings the event into full alignment with the current name of the organization. “We want every member of our Canadian folk community to feel represented in the name we carry and the events we create. To embrace this inclusive vision, we’

Janice Jo Lee and the QTs: Resistance Stew House Concert Friday, December 5, 2025 7pm Toronto, ON Tickets $25 RESISTANCE STEW Rally the base but keep it cozy.  You are invited to a house concert with Janice Jo Lee and the QTs. Friday December 5th, 2025, 7pm, Toronto, west end. Singalongs for the people, stew included.  House address will be sent to you when you buy your ticket (close to St Clair and Lansdowne).  Click here for more info

Isaac Baronikian: Heart Rock Garden   Release: December 1, 2025 Good for quiet evening walks with gentle snowfall, giving close pals a good hug, or mourning a pet that's no longer around. Third single from Isaac's upcoming full-length record, For The Road (May 2026). For fans of: John Mayer, Bahamas, Vulfpeck.

Cameron Nickerson: Little Country Home   “Little Country Home” is a warm, nostalgic bluegrass single from Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Cameron Nickerson, known for his evocative storytelling and rich acoustic sound. The track celebrates the comfort of returning to where you belong and was recorded live-off-the-floor over a weekend with his local acoustic band, capturing the raw, front-porch energy at the heart of his forthcoming contemporary bluegrass album, The Wagon.

Chris McKhool: Miracle in my Backyard   Following 30 years of acclaimed family performances across North America, three-time Parents’ Choice Award winner Chris McKhool steps back into the studio with "Little Leaf," his long-awaited family album and first release since the CFMA-winning and JUNO-nominated “FiddleFire!” CD 17 years ago. The focus track, “Miracle in my Backyard”, is written by legendary Canadian entertainer Bing Jensen. “A garden's magic comes from a combination