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Kalendar: Zemlya Earth   After five years in the making, Kalendar is finally releasing their epic ZEMLYA EARTH album! The celebration will fill DROM Taberna with the full vocal power of Kalendar’s singers. Expect songs from the Ukrainian folk opera ZEMLYA EARTH (created by Marichka, premiered in 2017), alongside other vibrant tunes embodying the strength, joy, and resilience of the Ukrainian people. Formed in 2013 out of Kosa Kolektiv’s singing events, Kalendar has spent year

Wild Remedy: Anxiety   Ottawa-based folk band Wild Remedy is proud to announce the release of their new single, “Anxiety,” a modern folk protest song that speaks directly to the heart of a generation. Known for their lush harmonies, raw storytelling, and feminist spirit, Wild Remedy channels the pulse of today’s world into a song that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. “Anxiety” captures the tension of living in an era defined by climate grief, social unrest, a

Cabin Fever & Friends Saturday, December 13, 2025 Doors 6:45 PM - Show 7:30 PM. Kineto Theatre - Forest, ON $25 Cabin Fever returns to the historic Kineto Theatre in Forest, Ontario, for their third annual December at The Cabin with their show 'Cabin Fever & Friends' on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This beloved holiday tradition invites fans to kick off the festive season with an evening of music, community, and special guest performances. Following their previously sold-out

MARK’S PATCHWORK — 25th Anniversary Celebration Thursday November 27, 2025 Doors: 7:30 PM - Music: 8:00 PM Rosario’s - Toronto, ON Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door (if not sold out) An Evening of Uplifting Folk Music & Special Guests!  Join Mark’s Patchwork, the beloved folk-collective “organic jigsaw band,” for a special night celebrating 25 years of heartfelt music, stories, and friendship. Enjoy meaningful tunes, tales from the road, and great food in a warm, comm

Fall Indie Folk Nite @ Live! On Elgin   w/ Birdie Whyte, CA & Sonny, Loch Nisse Monster, Austin Camp Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Live! On Elgin - Ottawa, ON Loch Monster Media's seasonal Indie Folk Nite Series is back for another spin this autumn. Ottawans, join us for a warm night in to be swept away by lyrical and instrumental folk performances (yes, with lots of fiddle) from Ottawa’s cherished Birdie Whyte with CA & Sonny, Loch Nisse Monster, and Austin Camp. Click here f

Michel Neray: Butterflies Are Like That   The song ‘Butterflies are Like That’ is a whimsical take on love, looks, and life… and I think the animation complements it perfectly! What do you think? (Yes, please post a comment and share on social media.)  Have a listen to the song now on the streaming platform of your choice at https://michelneray.music/stream-social Click here for more info

Kate Weekes: Rideau Roots Album Release w/ James Stephens, Brian Sanderson, Eva Mae Peringer Sunday November 16, 2025 8:00-11:30pm The Burdock on Bloor - Toronto, ON Few albums arrive with a backstory rivalling that of Rideau Roots, the gorgeous, sonically sprawling, and very of-the-moment fifth album from singer-songwriter and wilderness guide Kate Weekes. In May 2022, Weekes fulfilled a long-held dream: she and a group of fellow artists paddled the famed Rideau Canal along

Maureen Pollard: Sad Songs for a Merry Season Singer-songwriter Maureen Pollard daylights as a grief and trauma therapist, so she knows that the holidays can be a painful time for many people despite the pressure to be bright and festive. The seven songs on her new EP, Sad Songs for a Merry Season, were written in the shadows of tragedy and grief and she hopes they bring solace for those experiencing the sort of pain that sometimes haunts the holiday season.

Brian Tremblay: Peachie Pie On November 11, to commemorate our veterans, I’ll be releasing a new single called Peachie Pie. This is part of The November Project by Rob Horgan. They had a promo in the Folk Canada newsletter asking for collaborators, so I reached out. As a partner artist, I got to peruse 300 letters written between Rob’s grandfather and grandmother during WWII. With my father and grandfather being veterans, it was a worthy project to be involved in. I am very f