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Ronnie Douglas: Universal Blues As part of the ongoing Ronnie Douglas Music Is Medicine Series, the single “Universal Blues” is slated to drop on all streaming platforms on August 28, 2026. Click here for more info

In this episode, we chat with Luisa González, a music industry professional and booking agent with a background in film. Listen to Refolkus: https://refolkus.transistor.fm/subscribe Luisa shares practical advice for emerging artists on building an authentic brand, developing a strong visual aesthetic, creating compelling content on a budget, and building a professional online presence. We also explore how to approach networking and follow-ups at industry events and confere

The 32nd annual Ontario Folk Music Awards will take place at The Studio in Hamilton, Ontario on Wednesday, October 14th during the annual Folk Canada Conference. Folk Canada is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2026 Ontario Folk Music Awards. In recognition of the outstanding work and contributions of Folk artists and music industry from across the province of Ontario. The 32nd annual Ontario Folk Music Awards will take place during the Folk Canada Conference at The St

Canadian Music Management Collective: Project Development Lab From idea to execution, in just 3 sessions. Do you have a vision for an album, release, tour, live show, or a grant, but you’re struggling to turn it into a structured and realistic plan to bring it to life? Great projects stall when the path from idea to execution isn't clear. This September, join us for the Project Development Lab for Independent Musicians: a hands-on, 3-part workshop designed to help you define

Tony McManus @ Rogue Folk Club Rogue Folk Club Presents: TONY MCMANUS - GUITAR WORKSHOP Sunday, September 20th 2:00-4:00 PM (in advance of his evening concert) Mel Lehan Hall, St. James Community Square, 3214 W 10th Ave, Vancouver Advance Registration (Google form) or at the door from 1:30-2 PM $30 or $20 with concert ticket Hailed by John Renbourn as ‘the best Celtic guitarist in the world, ’ Tony McManus has been listed as one of the 50 transcendental guitarists of all time

Naghmeh: Joshua Tree (Live @ Barnhouse) I was selected to be part of the Emerging Artist Program, an initiative by Justin LaPointe of Barnhouse Sound Productions in Qualicum, BC. I wanted to capture the energy of the live performance with Vincent Schneider, as we toured around Canada. We wanted to do one song. We recorded three. Joshua Tree is the first release from this collection. Click here for more info

Aeolian Hall: Tunes @ Noon September has five Tuesdays. That means we will have five TUNES@NOON concerts. London is fortunate to have so many amazing musicians. September 1 - Michael Trudgeon September 8 - Anne Moniz September 15 - Laika Berdey September 22 - Julianne Hobby September 29 - Willow Switch TUNES@NOON at The Aeolian is supported with thanks to The Paul Seed Fund through London Community Foundation and is a London UNESCO City of Music project. Click here for more i

The Big Bad Jug Band: Tour The Big Bad Jug Band's Fall Dates! Thurs Sept 10th - Orillia Legion, Orillia, ON w/ Golden Scoundrels Sat Sept 12th - Black n Bluegrass Festival, Rideau Pines Farms, Ottawa, ON Sun Sept 13th - Mallard's Milk Bar, Arnprior, ON Sat Oct 31th - Tranzac Southern Cross, Toronto Fri Nov 13th - Hamilton Public Library Central Branch, Hamilton Room, noon-1 pm, Hamilton, ON Click here for more info

In this episode, we chat with Kerri Stephens, the Artistic Director of Northern Lights Festival Boréal in Sudbury, Ontario and founder of Lost Cat Artists. Listen to Refolkus: https://refolkus.transistor.fm/subscribe Kerri takes us behind the scenes of programming Northern Lights Festival Boréal, sharing how she curates a cohesive lineup and considers everything from an artist’s fit with the festival’s mandate to the overall audience experience. She also shares practical a

Tony Molesworth @ Free Times Cafe Free Times Cafe – 320 College St. (2 blocks West of Spadina) Date: September 26th, 2026 Doors 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Tony Molesworth presents an enchanting musical mystical night of bluesy picking, deep folk, spoken myrh and pro-fun-dittys of crazy hippy wisdom. Opened for: Weird Al, Elvis Costello, Leonard Chohen, Howie Mandel & more. Tony has produced 7 one man shows. His past shows have been presented in theaters, universities, festivals, c