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“During his career, Chris Whiteley toured with Stuart Maclean’s Vinyl Café show on CBC for 10 years. Kansas born multi-instrumentalist Chris Whiteley, (guitar, harmonica, trumpet, steel guitar), has had an illustrious music career spanning some 50 years since his early beginnings with the renowned Sloth Band. A legend on the Canadian music scene, Whiteley’s extensive touring career includes working with many renowned jazz and blues legends such as Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson and countless appearances on television and radio including a special guest appearance on Saturday Night Live with the international recording artist Leon Redbone. A multiple award-winning international touring performer, Chris Whiteley has appeared on over 250 recordings. In January 2020 Chris Whiteley won the Maple Blues Award for the top blues horn player in Canada–for the 9th time.” https://hotblues.ca/about-diana-chris/

“Lucinda Gayl Williams is an American singer-songwriter and a solo guitarist.” Genres include rock and folk. Accolades include three Grammy Awards and seventeen nominations, two Americana Awards, ranked 79th greatest songwriter of all time according to Rolling Stone, and inducted to the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame in 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucinda_Williams

“[Quisha Wint] grew up in a Jamaican home listening to Reggae, Motown, Gospel, R&B, then expanded to jazz when she entered the well-known jazz program at Humber College in the mid ’90s. Since then, Quisha has sung in many parts of Asia, Europe, North America, and Caribbean, leaving her audiences applauding and wanting more of this dynamic performer. As one of Toronto’s sought-after session vocalists, Quisha is a rising star in the tight-knit music industry thanks to her bright personality and strong emotive vocal abilities. A career highlight was when Quisha was asked to sing with Jane Siberry on her hit song “Calling All Angels” in the 2000 film “Pay It Forward” which stared Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt and Haley Joel Osment. In 2003, Quisha made it all the way to the Top 30 finalists of Canadian Idol’s first season and shortly after received a phone call from Jacksoul’s lead singer, the late Haydain Neale, to become his new backup vocalist. While on the road with Jacksoul, fans embraced her as her energy swept through the sold-out crowds. Quisha has also sung backgrounds for top Matt Dusk, Maestro and Snow, and currently tours with Johnny Reid. This beautiful and talented artist is a breath of fresh air in an industry over-saturated with pop culture. Quisha’s voice is mesmerizing and captures the soulful sounds of the legendary artists Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, and Aretha Franklin who’ve paved the way before her.” https://themedley.ca/event/tbs-quisha-wint-lance-anderson/

Rucksack Willies is a six-person old style country band. The front-woman of the band, Angela Hilts, song write for the band.

“The Chocolate Church was the first professional venue that helped Papa Tim launch his career and we are excited to have him return with his eclectic and powerful renditions of R & B classics and some originals. Papa Tim has been described as 'equal parts bluesman and Baptist preacher. His powerful renditions of R&B classics have garnered him critical acclaim throughout Maine. [...] Papa Tim has already developed a huge fan base with the Desperate Man's Blues Explosion.” https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/papa-tim-and-his-desperate-man-s-blues-explosion-returns/113174

“Molly Rose Tuttle is an American vocalist, songwriter, banjo player and guitarist, recording artist and teacher in the bluegrass tradition, noted for her flatpicking, clawhammer, and crosspicking guitar prowess. She has cited Laurie Lewis, Kathy Kallick, Alison Krauss and Hazel Dickens as role models. In 2017, Tuttle was the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Association's Guitar Player of the Year award. In 2018 she won the award again, along with being named the Americana Music Association's Instrumentalist of the Year. Tuttle won the Best Bluegrass Album and received a nomination for the all-genre Best New Artist award at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molly_Tuttle

"Paul Valdemar Horsdal, CM (born 1 September 1945[1]), commonly known as Valdy, is a Canadian folk and country musician whose solo career began in the early 1970s. He is known for "Rock and Roll Song", his first mainstream single. Valdy is the winner of two Juno Awards for Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year, and has received seven additional Juno nominations. His fourteen albums, including four which are certified gold, have achieved sales of nearly half a million copies." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valdy

April Verch, born 7 April 1978 in the Ottawa Vallery in northeastern Ontario, "with two decades leading her own band and with 14 albums in her name [two nominated for JUNO awards]", she is "best known for her deep expertise in the distinctive Ottawa Valley fiddle and step dancing styles. [.. She also performs] regional Canadian roots, American old-time, 50’s country, and Scandinavian folk music [...]. Verch got her first taste of career musicianship touring with established acts like Canadian country music legend Tommy Hunter and Celtic pop band Mad Pudding as a backing fiddler. But her dream was always to form her own band, representing the Ottawa Valley and the sounds of home. In 2000, she first began touring under her own name, the April Verch Band."  http://aprilverch.com/about-april/

"The Slocan Ramblers are a Canadian bluegrass music group from Toronto, Ontario." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Slocan_Ramblers

“The Wooden Sky are a Canadian indie folk band based in Toronto, Ontario. The band originated after lead singer Gavin Gardiner, of Morden, Manitoba, wrote songs for a school project while attending Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University). He formed the band with bassist Andrew Wyatt and drummer Chris Cocca, who has left the band. They originally formed as Friday Morning's Regret, releasing the song "The Wooden Sky" on the Friends in Bellwoods compilation album, but opted to change the band's name to The Wooden Sky before releasing their debut album.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wooden_Sky

“Turbo Street Funk defy convention; whether they’re playing a festival, pub, concert hall, or even on a busy street corner, the infectious sounds of Turbo Street Funk always sound at home. With a performance style rooted in the New Orleans horn band tradition, Turbo Street Funk combine Top 40 hits with top notch originals in an incendiary show that gets people moving. Formed in 2011, Turbo Street Funk started as a professional busking band, performing on the streets of Toronto four days a week each spring and summer while members of the band attended university. [...] The band quickly drew the attention of Canadian jazz legend, Richard Underhill, who introduced them to fellow “Shuffle Demon” and music producer, George Koller. With George at the helm, Turbo Street Funk released their debut album, To The Street, in May 2014 at Toronto’s legendary Horseshoe Tavern. The album features unique artwork and design from JUNO Award Winning graphic artist, Michael Wrycraft.” https://turbostreetfunk.com/bio

“Ian Dawson Tyson was a Canadian singer-songwriter who wrote several folk songs, including "Four Strong Winds" and "Someday Soon", and performed with partner Sylvia Tyson as the duo Ian & Sylvia. [...] The pair became a full-time musical act in 1961 and married three years later. In 1969, they formed and fronted the group The Great Speckled Bird. [...] From 1970 to 1975, Tyson hosted a national television program, The Ian Tyson Show, on CTV, known as Nashville North in its first season. Sylvia Tyson and the Great Speckled Bird appeared often on the series. [...] In 1989, Tyson was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. [...] Sylvia joined Ian to sing their signature song, "Four Strong Winds", at the 50th anniversary of the Mariposa Folk Festival on 11 July 2010, in Orillia, Ontario.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Tyson

“Union Duke is two fifths country, two fifths city, and one fifth whiskey. They have been described as a raucous collision of alt-rock and twang, bringing crowds to their feet with songs from the heart. Soaring harmonies, driving rhythm, and an infectious enthusiasm have seen these five guys from youth to young manhood and helped carve out a space for themselves in the annals of Canadiana.”

“Reid Jamieson + Carolyn Victoria Mill (and sometimes special guests Anne Lindsay, Mary Margaret O’Hara, John Sheard etc) = The Reid Jamieson Band. Our shows are an eclectic mix of our originals and tasty covers. We also have a 50s era show The Presley Sessions Review, plus our new folk opera fundraiser The Pigeon and The Dove.” https://reidjamieson.com/about/

"The Young'uns are an English folk group from Stockton, County Durham, England, who won the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards "Best Group" award in 2015 and 2016 and “Best Album” for Strangers in 2018. They specialise in singing unaccompanied, and they perform traditional shanties, contemporary songs such as Billy Bragg's "Between the Wars" and Sydney Carter's "John Ball", and original works including "You Won’t Find Me on Benefits Street". The members are Sean Cooney, David Eagle and Michael Hughes." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Young%27uns

"Kelly Thibodeau animates Cajun fiddling with his dynamic approach and engaging style. Coming to Mariposa from his Baton Rouge, Lousiana, via Oregon, Kelly's Cajun fiddling style thrills aficionados and wins new converts with every performance. Not only does he entertain with his 'swamp rock', but Kelly educates as well. Mariposa audience members are invited to join-in at Kelly's interactive workshops to learn, hands-on, how to play the fiddle. He guarantees that within an hour, you'll be able to scratch out a few pleasing sounds on one of the instruments he provides." Mariposa Folk Festival programme, 2009, p. 47

“Three Women and The Truth is a trio of accomplished, richly talented, multiple award winning female songwriters, Mary Gauthier, Gretchen Peters and Eliza Gilkyson, whose songs cut through the murky layers of life's complexities and bring clarity to many of the challenges we all long to make sense of. Writing from their life’s experience, these songwriters are skilled in balancing personal tales with classic underpinnings, which hint at the evocative idea that all our lives are full of events and incidents that touch on the mythic and the timeless.” https://www.pitchforksocial.com/shows/2018/7/11/three-women-and-the-truth

“Sylvia Tyson, CM is a Canadian musician, performer, singer-songwriter and broadcaster. She is best known as part of the folk duo Ian and Sylvia, with Ian Tyson. Since 1993, she has been a member of the all-female folk group Quartette. [...] The Canadian Music Hall of Fame inducted Ian & Sylvia as a duo in 1992. In 2003, Sylvia Tyson was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Tyson

“Jan Vanderhorst is the host of "Just Us Folk", a show devoted to acoustic roots music including contemporary and traditional folk, singer-songwriters, acoustic blues and bluegrass music. Jan showcases new and established performers in the world of folk music. Throughout the year Jan travels to folk festivals near and far to interview performers and discuss their craft. Jan has been a stage MC at many festivals and a judge for both the Canadian Folk Music Awards and the Junos Awards. Jan has also served on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals. Just Us Folk has been on the air in Brantford since 1981, currently on AM 1380. Just Us Folk also airs on 100.7 The Breeze in Winnipeg.” https://www.folkmusicontario.ca/membership/member-profile/jan-vanderhorst/

"From the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Canada, brothers Allan Spinney, on guitar and vocals and Rick Spinney on banjo and vocals, debuted their band in 1991. Known as Canada’s International Bluegrass Band, they featured a tight brother duet vocal style that was immediately recognized for its energetic and distinctive sound." https://www.spinneybrothers.com/

Ian Thomas is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, author, and actor from Hamilton, Ontario. He is a part of the Canadian music group "Lunch at Allen's".

"Tio Chorinho is the first ensemble in Canada dedicated to performing Brazilian choro music. Founded over a decade ago, the group performs frequently throughout Toronto and southern Ontario, and has also toured parts of the US (California, Michigan, Maryland). The group’s debut album "Chora Brazil," earned two Canadian Folk Music Awards nominations (World Music Album of the Year and Instrumental Group of the Year) and was described by Wholenote Magazine as “an absolute delight from start to finish…a terrific debut CD; play it on a grey day and your room will be filled with sunshine!” ... The group features Carlinhos Cardozo (cavaquinho), Maninho Costa (percussion), Milos Popovic (accordion), Eric Stein (mandolin), and Andre Valerio (7-string guitar)." https://www.tiochorinho.com/about

“The Deep Dark Woods are a Canadian folk band from Saskatoon. [...] First established in 2005, the band consisted of singer and guitarist Ryan Boldt, bass guitarist Chris Mason, guitarist Burke Barlow and drummer Lucas Goetz. Pianist and organist Geoff Hilhorst joined the group in 2009 after the release of their breakout album Winter Hours. Founding member Burke Barlow played guitar until 2012 when he left the group and was replaced by Clayton Linthicum. Founding Member Lucas Goetz left the group in late 2014, after which the band went on hiatus. In 2017 Chris Mason officially left the group.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Deep_Dark_Woods

“he East Pointers are a Canadian contemporary folk music group from Prince Edward Island, who won the Juno Award for Traditional Roots Album of the Year for their album Secret Victory at the Juno Awards of 2017. The group originally consisted of guitarist Jake Charron, banjoist Koady Chaisson, and fiddler Tim Chaisson. They perform Celtic-influenced original songs and instrumentals with contemporary influences.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_East_Pointers

“The Griddle Pickers are an acoustic country and bluegrass band, dedicated to producing organic, homegrown music. Based out of Orillia, Ontario, the hometown of folk hero Gordon Lightfoot and the legendary Mariposa Folk Festival, these musicians have been steeped in the areas diverse blend of musical traditions. The result is The Griddle Pickers, a band that delights audiences with a mix of the traditional and original tunes. The group originated in the summer of 2012, when banjoist Sean Patrick was invited to participate in the annual Arts for Peace rally. Sean assembled a family band comprised of his brother Dale Patrick, girlfriend Sarah Milner, and her father Mike Milner. Realizing their potential as a band, the group formed The Griddle Pickers early in 2013, and have gone on to play various events in central Ontario.” https://soundcloud.com/thegriddlepickers

“The Jerry Cans are a band from Iqaluit, Nunavut who combine traditional Inuit throat singing with folk music and country rock. Their music is largely written in Inuktitut, the indigenous language of the Inuit, with lyrics which "reflect the challenges and beauty of life in the Far North".” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jerry_Cans

“The Kubasonics are a Ukrainian-Canadian speed-folk band based in St. John's, Newfoundland. Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, The Kubasonics are honoured in the Ukrainian Canadian community for recreating traditional Ukrainian melodies, with a twist.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kubasonics

"The New Pornographers are a Canadian indie rock band, formed in 1997 in Vancouver. Presented as a musical collective and supergroup of singer-songwriters and musicians from multiple projects, the band has released eight studio albums to date. The band have received critical acclaim for their use of multiple vocalists and songwriters, as well as for the elements of power pop incorporated into their music. Members: Kathryn Calder, Neko Case, John Collins, Todd Fancey, Carl Newman, Joe Seiders." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_Pornographers

"The Paper Kites are an Australian indie rock/folk rock band from Melbourne, Victoria. The band was formed in 2009 by lead vocalist/guitarist Sam Bentley and keyboardist/guitarist Christina Lacy. To date, the band has released five studio albums and four EPs. Their latest studio album, Roses, was released on 12 March 2021. Members: Sam Bentley, Christina Lacy, Dave Powys, Sam Rasmussen, Josh Bentley." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Paper_Kites

"A folk collective headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod, the band has toured extensively through Canada, Western Europe, and the UK. They're joined by banjo player Chris Suen (Viper Central) and violinist Carly Frey (The Coal Porters). Over the past twelve years, they’ve earned a reputation for unforgettable live shows, brimming with complex harmonies, infectious storytelling and top-notch musicianship. [...] Performance highlights include major folk festivals across Canada, headlining slots in overseas americana festivals, and a 2019 sold-out run across Germany." http://www.fugitives.ca/about

"The Good Lovelies are a Canadian folk/country harmony trio, consisting of Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore. [..] They can be described as a country/folk trio, with tinges of pop, roots, jazz and sometimes hip-hop mixed in. The group's three members, Brooks from Whitby, Ough from Port Hope and Passmore from Cobourg, were all performing as solo artists in the Toronto area when they came together in 2006 to perform at a Christmas concert at Toronto's Gladstone Hotel." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_Lovelies

“The Heavyweights Brass Band hits hard with its seasoned blend of groove, energy, virtuosity, and originality! For over a decade, this Toronto-based, New Orleans-inspired brass institution has brought theatre-goers to their feet and club-goers to the dance floor with an inspiring blend of original music and unexpected covers. The decision is in and audience members across North America unanimously give the win to HWBB in a knockout! Their music has been featured on film, commercials, radio, and television and they have performed and recorded with the best in the game from percussion legend Giovanni Hidalgo to NOLA legends Roger Lewis of the Dirty Dozen Brass band and Joe Lastie of Preservation Hall fame. Their extensive touring experience has given them the opportunity to share the stage with the likes of Trombone Shorty, The Roots, and The Soul Rebels, among many others.” https://heavyweightsbrassband.com/

“Fronted by JD Edwards, the JD Edwards Band is a 6 piece Winnipeg based group with a fascinating history and a brand new story to tell. The JDEB is anything, but a genre driven act. The six-piece group seamlessly ranges from an electric folk-rock sound, a groovy soul vibe and a laid back acoustic experience that even the pickiest music fan can enjoy. Starting out in Oshawa, Ontario making his way to Kingston then Toronto, and finally a brotherly visit in Winnipeg. Drawn in by the vibrant music scene and the cheap rent, JD decided to make Winnipeg his permanent stay. Shortly after his decision to take up residency, JD met Mike Ormonde & Matt Robins at a bowling alley on lane 27 one night in late October 2005. With roots in the Winnipeg music scene, the fellas introduced JD to many other musicians and later to the current band line-up with Jesse Ives, Jake Bell, Alex Campbell, Mike Ormonde and Matt Robins. With a diverse melting pot of musicians, Winnipeg proved to be the perfect homestead to form the signature JD Edwards Band sound. Delivered with a contagious optimism and energy, each performance JD is able to draw in audiences with a real sense of musical purity. Offering a full pallet of textures and sounds the JD Edwards Band always manages to musically acknowledge their influences without compromising their integrity or principle.” Band members include JD Edwards – Lead Vocals, Acoustic/Electric Guitar; Mike Ormonde – Lead Guitar/Vocals; Jessie Ives – Bass; Jake Bell – Drums; Alex Campbell – Keys/Organ/Vocals; Matt Robins – Guitar/Vocals. https://summerfolk.org/performers/j-d-edwards/

“The MacKenzie Blues Band are one of the hottest bands out of Owen Sound. Featuring the powerhouse vocals of Tara MacKenzie alongside the guitar of Trevor MacKenzie with Joel Dawson on bass and Mike Weir on drums they were voted best new artist or group at the 2014 Maple Blues Awards.” https://folkrootsradio.com/the-mackenzie-blues-band-the-interview/

"The Dixie Flyers were a Canadian bluegrass band based in London, Ontario, Canada. The band first came together in 1974, and became one of Canada's best known bluegrass bands. Original members of the band were guitarist Bert Baumbach, mandolinist Ken Palmer, harmonica player Willie P. Bennett, bassist Brian Abbey and Dennis LePage on the banjo.[3] Although lead vocalists Baumbach and Palmer have been continuous members, over the years the band has seen a number of changes in the lineup." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dixie_Flyers

“A family group consisting of fiddling and step dancing siblings – Tom, Kerry & Julie Fitzgerald and Alanna Jenish on guitar. These siblings, from just outside of Canada’s renowned Ottawa Valley, have come a long way from their small town roots. Featuring 3-time Canadian Grandmaster Fiddle Champions and Ontario Open Step Dance Champions, this unique act features high-energy fiddling and mind-blowing step dancing. It is the rare combination of exceptional musicianship, incomparable step dancing, audience interaction, evident love of performing, and genuine sibling connection that resonates with audiences of all ages and sets this group apart.” https://www.thefitzgeraldsmusic.com/bio

“The Free Label is an Alt-Pop Partyband from Toronto, Canada. The group started their career playing house parties, local festivals and venues before their debut single “All Night” allowed them to tour internationally. The group is composed of lead vocalist Josh Daniel, guitarist Malik Mungo, keyboardist Cole Mendez, and bassist Mathew Fantini. The band is known for their free-flowing approach to creating and performing music, where all members are simultaneously vocalists, multi-instrumentalists and producers.” https://www.submithub.com/artist/the-free-label

“The Fretless are a Canadian folk music group based in Toronto, Ontario. The group, consisting of violinists Trent Freeman, Karrnnel Sawitsky and Ben Plotnick, and cellist Eric Wright, won the Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2017.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fretless

"Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer are a Vancouver based blues duo, consisting of Shawn Hall and Matthew Rogers." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpoonist_%26_The_Axe_Murderer

"The John Henrys have developed a reputation for tight musicianship, original arrangements and well crafted song writing. Band members Rey Sabatin (lead vocals / guitarist), Steve Tatone (keyboards), Doug Gouthro (guitar), Darryl Quinlan (bass) and Geoff Ward (drums) all contribute to the songwriting and production, and a deep appreciation for vintage instruments and analog recording that is heard through their music. [...] The John Henrys first hit the Canadian music scene with the release of their self-titled debut album released locally in their hometown of Ottawa in 2004. With the support from the local college radio station CKCU the album went to #1 and was featured extensively on CBC radio, including a performance on the national show Definitely Not The Opera. Over the next few years The John Henrys expanded their fan base touring with The Sadies, Cuff the Duke, the Golden Dogs, Elliot Brood and FembBots. [...] The John Henrys take their name from the John Henry of popular folklore, who has been immortalized in dozens of traditional folk songs. As the story goes, John Henry was a giant who labored laying railway tracks and digging tunnels. He challenged the first steam powered drilling machine to a race to determine what was stronger – man or machine. His superhuman effort won him the race, after which he immediately died of exhaustion." http://www.sonicbids.com/band/thejohnhenrys/

“The Milk Carton Kids are an American indie folk duo from Eagle Rock, California, United States, consisting of singers and guitarists Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan, who began making music together in early 2011. The band has recorded and released six albums: Retrospect, Prologue, The Ash & Clay, Monterey, All the Things That I Did and All the Things That I Didn't Do, and The Only Ones. They are noted for releasing their first two albums free of charge. The band was featured on the Peacock TV show Girls5Eva with the new song New York Lonely Boy.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Milk_Carton_Kids

“The Most Loyal is Sarah Davignon and Andrew Patten's band, also known as "Caitlin's Band" and also contains Ian Mackay, Ian Koiter, Melissa Burke, and Dave Burke.” https://themostloyals.bandcamp.com/

"The Once is a folk trio based in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. The group features Geraldine Hollett on lead vocals and vocalist-instrumentalists Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale playing a variety of instruments. The group performs a mix of original and traditional material and is noted for their three part harmonies, which are sometimes performed a cappella." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Once

"The Proclaimers are a Scottish rock duo formed in 1983 by twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid who were born on 5 March 1962. They came to attention with their 1987 single "Letter from America", which reached No. 3 in the United Kingdom, and the 1988 single "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", which topped charts in Australia, Iceland and New Zealand. The Proclaimers have sold over 5 million albums worldwide. First active from 1983 as an acoustic duo, the Proclaimers moved toward band-oriented rock in later works. The Proclaimers' style draws from a diversity of influences, including country, folk, and punk rock. Their playing range has included roots rock, alternative rock and folk rock, and their music is typified by their Scottish accents. The Proclaimers often tour internationally, and have released 11 studio albums since 1987, the most recent being 2018's Angry Cyclist, as well as three compilation albums and a DVD." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Proclaimers

"The Dardanelles are a Canadian folk music group from Newfoundland and Labrador. Led by vocalists and guitarists Tom Power and Matthew Byrne, the band also includes Emilia Bartellas on fiddle, Aaron Collis on accordion and Rich Klaas on bodhran and percussion. [...] The band's recording of "Polly Moore", from The Eastern Light, was included on the soundtrack to the 2013 film The Grand Seduction." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dardanelles_(band)

“Toronto’s folk-bluegrass troubadours” https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/courier-archive/community/whats-on-this-week-aug-20-27-3016793

“The Grass Mountain Hobos are a wandering pack of neer'do'wells hailing from the folk music mecca of Prince Edward Island. With two East Coast Music Awards and six Music PEI Awards to their credit, they have toured folk festival circuits throughout the US, Canada, and the UK. The Hobos musical style has been compared to the steam-train banjo-driven folk music styles of Mumford and Sons and Trampled by Turtles - their performances are an explosion of pent up emotion which leave fans the feeling of having bathed in the fountain of youth.” https://www.grassmountainhobos.com/copy-of-home

"Besides the fact this is actually a quartet and not a trio, the Great Wooden Trio is a unique group whose electic style and presentation fascinates their audience. These are four independent artists dedicated to reviving the lost art of listening. They are a guitarist, percussionist, singer and storyteller, and together they mix lyrical acoustic grooves, brillant harmonies and world beat rhythms, and weave them together through legends, folk tales and personal stories." Mariposa Folk Festival programme, 2009, p. 57

“The Imbayakunas' music allows the listener to escape on an exotic voyage to a South American traditional Native community. Our musical intention is to share the rich sounds of the Andean regions. In Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia traditional music is the privileged expression of 20 million Quechua and 4 million Aymaras. Our music ranges from the traditional sounds of Yarabi, San Juan, Albasos, Tinkus, Huaynos, Tobas, Taquiraris and Sayas to the more contemporary sounds of Cumbias, Bombas, Rumbas and Ballads. We play traditional Andean Native music with an infusion of Latin and European sounds. Our traditional instruments are the pan flutes, rondador, charango, drum, ronrroco and cajas. We also use newer instruments like the guitar, violin, bandolin and bass. The mixing of these sounds allows us to expand our art. We have been told by our audiences that our distinctive melodies speak to the heart and soul. Some of our rhythms are pensive and incorporate sounds of the natural world while others are upbeat and very danceable. The songs are sung in Spanish and also Quechua (pronounced "kee - chew - ahh"). Themes of the songs are of respect for "Pacha Mama" (mother earth in Quechua), annual Andean festivals, working overseas, love and new romance.” http://theimbayakunas.com/

“The Kruger Brothers is a trio of musicians who play bluegrass and new American folk music. The trio consists of Jens Kruger (banjo, harmony vocals), Uwe Kruger (guitar, lead and harmony vocals) and Joel Landsberg (bass, harmony vocals). Originally from Switzerland, where the trio first formed, Jens Krüger and Uwe Krüger later moved to Wilkes County, NC. The brothers began playing North American folk music at an early age and were particularly inspired by recordings of Doc Watson, Flatt and Scruggs, Bill Monroe, and other progenitors of country, bluegrass and folk music. Their first public performances were as a duo, busking on the streets of cities throughout eastern and western Europe. Later, after gaining a recording contract as well as a radio show on SRG SSR, the Swiss public broadcaster, they teamed up with bass player Joel Landsberg, inaugurating a trio that has been playing professionally together since 1995.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kruger_Brothers

“The Lonesome Ace Stringband is an old-time band with bluegrass credentials playing some righteous Americana music. There's a depth of groove and sense of space not often heard in bluegrass today, a level of instrumental interplay uncommon in old-time, and an on-stage rapport that transcends all of this. Three Canadians lost in the weird and wonderful traditional country music of the American South, the band members Chris Coole (banjo), John Showman (fiddle) and Max Malone (bass) are each journeyman musicians and veterans of some of Canada's top roots music acts (New Country Rehab, The David Francey Band, The Foggy Hogtown Boys, Fiver).” https://lonesomeace.com/about

“For the past 20 years The Paddling Puppeteers have been touring Canada with their nature and history based musical puppet shows. In the early years the show was packed into a “Wiigwaas-Jiimaan” Ojibway style birch bark canoe and we traveled from show to show along the waterways of Ontario. “Honest Frankie the Frog’s Shoreline Review” has been a popular show ever since, a show all about the natural and cultural history of Ontario waterways with a message of nature stewardship. More recently our light hearted and humorous show “Plugging into Nature” is all about turning off the screen and getting outside to connect with nature and to promote mental and physical wellness. Our latest show “The Great Geo-Story” travels back in time featuring creatures from millions of years ago including the ever popular Wolly Mammoth! All of the shows are full of original sing-a-long songs, colourful puppets, string stories and more! After 20 years of performing at folk festivals, schools, libraries, museums, First Nations communities and provincial and national parks we feel like we are just getting started and can’t wait for our next show! We also offer puppet making, soap stone carving and nature game workshops and can even provide trees from our tree nursery as a “hands on” way to help care for our home the earth.” https://www.philandglen.com/paddling-puppeteers

"Snowblink is an indie pop band based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Snowblink is now a duo of singer/songwriter Daniela Gesundheit and multi-instrumentalist Dan Goldman." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowblink

“Hamilton singer and songwriter known across Canada for her high energy shows! At home St James collaborates with Hamilton musicians and friends for all-star fun around town. Blending country, blues and rockabilly, her powerful voice and entertaining style on-stage leave her fans wanting more!” https://hometownhub.ca/listing-item/ginger-st-james/

"Jayme Stone is a Canadian banjoist, composer and producer who makes music inspired by sounds from around the world. His solo album The Utmost won the 2008 Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayme_Stone

“Leonard Sumner is an Anishinaabe singer-songwriter from Canada, whose music blends aspects of country, folk and hip-hop music. He is most noted for his 2018 album Standing in the Light, which received a Juno Award nomination for Indigenous Music Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2019. He released his debut album Rez Poetry in 2013, and followed up with Standing in the Light in 2018.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Sumner

"Ungerleider chose to perform under the name Oh Susanna, alluding to the classic American folk song "Oh! Susanna", rather than her given name as a means of keeping her private and professional lives separate. She initially wanted to be a somewhat theatrical performer." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzie_Ungerleider

Sandra Swannell played fiddle and viola for Tanglefoot. She also formed My Sweet Patootie with Tanglefoot member Terry Young. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanglefoot_(band)

“A member of Quartette since 1997, Winnipeg-born Gwen Swick is an accomplished singer/songwriter, guitarist and bassist who lives in Elora, Ontario. Her solo releases include “Gwen Swick” (1993), “A Pebble of Mercy” (1995), and “Love and Gold” (2002). [...] Gwen is a member of the Marigolds, along with Suzie Vinnick and Caitlin Hanford. As well, she writes and arranges vocal music for choirs. Gwen’s music has been featured on several film soundtracks, including “Never Talk to Strangers (1995), and Terrance Odette’s award-winning Canadian features, “Heater” (1999), and “Sleeping Dogs” (2006).” https://www.quartette.com/swick.html

“Toronto based blues/roots singer, songwriter and piano player, Jenie Thai, is excited to get back to performing live, in-person shows with her band in 2023. In 2019, Jenie supported The Legendary Downchild Blues Band’s 50thAnniversary Tour, including their SOLD OUT show at the National Arts Centre, where she performed alongside Dan Aykroyd, Tony D (MonkeyJunk) and Suzie Vinnick, to fantastic response from the audience for her lights out piano playing and sing on Downchild’s “Trying To Keep Her ‘88’s Straight”. Jenie has performed at numerous festivals, including Montreal Jazz Festival, Edmonton Folk Festival, Mariposa, Toronto Jazz Festival, and the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival to name a few.Check out one of Canada’s exciting, young up and coming talents with her original material from her latest album “Night On Fire”.” https://www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com/jenie-thai

“Established in 2012, The Barrel Boys are a 5-piece acoustic string band based in Ontario, Canada. The band’s sound is built around rich vocal harmonies and virtuosic instrumental playing, and their unique repertoire of original material is informed by their fluency in classic bluegrass, old-time, country, and Americana. Each of the 5 members writes and sings their own songs, making for a wide stylistic range within the band’s sound.” https://thebarrelboys.com/about

"Canadian Folk Music Award nominees The Bombadils, comprised of folk darlings Luke Fraser and Sarah Frank, bring together bluegrass and contemporary folk music with poetic lyrics and classical grace. Canadian arts journalist Bob Mersereau describes their music as "folk tunes done with musical adventure and sophistication" and Elmore Magazine calls it "an enchanting folk romp."" https://thebombadils.com/about

"The Brights is an exciting new duo formed by estbalished singer-songwriters and respected instrumentalists, Don Bray and Alyssa Wright. Roots music, tinged with gospel, country and blues is accompanied by guitar, cello, dobro, accordion, mandolin, and whatever new sounds have tickled their fancy. Bray and WRight have shared their musical stylings an dplayful banter with audiences at the Orilia and Newmarket Folk Societies, Museum on the Boyne, Sunflower Studios, Mersey House, and a variety of house concerts in Ontario and the East Coast." Mariposa Folk Festival programme, 2009, p. 55

“The Austin-based trio of Melissa Carper [upright bass], Beth Chrisman [fiddle], and Jenn Miori [guitar] applies their signature, stunning three-part harmonies to bluegrass, old-time, country and swing tunes of the standard and original variety, pushing and honoring American musical traditions at every step.” https://www.carperfamilyband.com/bio.html

"'The Soul Surfers’, are a Russian funk band formed by Igor Zhukovsky and his classmates. Their music crosses a lot of genres: deep funk; lowrider soul; psychedelic rock; and exotic music. [...] [They] have been doing shows in Europe, the US, the Middle East and all over the Russia." http://thesoulsurfers.bandcamp.com/

“Sultans of String are an instrumental music group based in Toronto, Ontario, combining elements of Spanish flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms, and French Manouche Gypsy-jazz. The group's leader is producer and Canadian musician Chris McKhool.” Members include Kevin Laliberté, Eddie Paton, Drew Birston, and Chendy Leon. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultans_of_String

“Taj Weekes is a dreadlocked Rastafarian singer-songwriter who fronts a dynamic reggae band named Adowa.” https://tajweekes.com/bio/

“Jowi Taylor is a Toronto-based radio personality, public speaker and originator of the Six String Nation guitar, also known as Voyageur. As a radio broadcaster, producer, writer and host, Taylor is known for his work at CBC Radio's weekly music and news programme, Global Village, which ran from 1997 to 2007. He also hosted and co-produced the eight-part series The Wire: The Impact of Electricity on Music, and its follow-up six-part series The Nerve: Music and the Human Experience with Chris Brookes and Paolo Pietropaolo. For his work in radio, he has received the Prix Italia, a Gabriel Award, a New York Festivals Award, and a Peabody Award.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jowi_Taylor

“Ten Strings and a Goat Skin was a Canadian folk music group from Rustico, Prince Edward Island, who performed traditional Celtic and Acadian folk music, in English and French. The band's members were Rowen Gallant (vocals, fiddle, tenor banjo, and viola), Jesse Périard (guitar, vocals, and pump organ), and Caleb Gallant (bodhran, foot percussion, snare, cajon, vocals, clawhammer banjo).” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Strings_and_a_Goat_Skin

The Beauties is a Canadian alternative roots/country group from Toronto, Ontario. "The band members are Shawn Creamer, Derek Downham, Paul Pfisterer, Jud Ruhl and Darin McConnell." In 2009 they were named the best roots/country band in Toronto by NOW Magazine. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beauties

"Ian Tamblyn, Order of Canada, is a Canadian folk music singer-songwriter and record producer, adventurer and playwright." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Tamblyn

“Perfecting what they call “Roadhouse Trucker Slop Country”, this 5 piece honky-tonk band hailing from Orillia, ON, CA, is sure to keep floors filled from the first note. Coming together over a passion for keeping country music raw and true to its roots but at the same time adding an energetic kick that has been winning over all audiences from folkies to metal heads and punkers. The personnel that make up this outfit are Terry Savage (tele spanking/lead vocal), Timmay Kehoe (crying pedal steel guitar), Stanton McKinon (honky-tonk piano/other assorted keys), and let’s not forget the thundering rhythm section from hell that is Grant Lauer (bass guitar/harmony vocals) and Aaron Bennet (drums/voices).” https://cottagecountrybeertrail.ca/jv_events/terry-savage-and-the-wonky-honkees/

“Tethera is the name for a group of Cambridge, Kitchener and Hamilton musicians; Paul Morris (Concertina, Melodeon and Vocals), Brad McEwen (Citterns and Vocals) and Brian Sinclair (Mandocello, Guitar, Mandolin and various other unique stringed instruments), Gwen Potter (Vocals & Viola D’ Amore) and Bill Nesbitt (Concertina Harmonica and Vocals). The repertoire consists of mainly traditional English dance tunes and songs. However, other things have been known to creep in from Ireland, France, Brittany, Belgium as well as Canadian variants of British ballads and some Newfoundland dance tunes.” https://tethera.webs.com/

“The Barr Brothers is an indie folk band founded in Montreal, Quebec in 2006, consisting of two American brothers Andrew (drums, percussion, vocals, keyboards) and Brad Barr (guitar, vocals), as well as bassist Morgan Moore, pedal steel guitarist Brett Lanier, and harpist Eveline Gregoire-Rousseau.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Barr_Brothers

“a Toronto-based band bringing an acoustic folk sound and original music to the indie scene.” Their music has been described as bluegrass & roots inspired indie folk and Rowdy Folk. https://thebelleregards.bandcamp.com/album/east-to-west

“Laura Spink is a vocalist/percussionist in the Toronto-based duo, The Young Novelists. She has toured Canada, the United States, and Europe, and the band has won a Canadian Folk Music Award for New/Emerging Artist of the Year. Besides working full-time in music, Laura graduated with a Geochemistry degree from the University of Waterloo and works part-time at the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. She is also the proud mom of an amazing 7-year old son.” https://soundcloud.com/the-story-collider/laura-spink-these-conventional-looks

“Mandolinist, bassist, bandleader, artistic director and producer, Toronto’s Eric Stein has been a prominent figure in Canada’s folk, world, and Jewish-roots music scenes for over 20 years. He is founder/leader of the innovative klezmer/balkan fusion group Beyond the Pale, with whom he has performed across North America, Europe, Brazil and Australia and released four award-winning CDs. Eric also leads the Brazilian choro ensemble Tio Chorinho, is a member of the international supergroup the Ger Mandolin Orchestra, and has performed with a number of other leading world, folk and classical artists, including Socalled, Theodore Bikel, Flory Jagoda, MIke Marshall, Avi Avital, and various Canadian chamber groups and symphonies. Eric is Artistic Director of Toronto’s Ashkenaz Festival, one of the world’s largest celebrations of Jewish music and culture. Eric remains close to his roots in classic rock and folk music through his work with the unique acoustic trio King Harvest, and with rock outfits Eat a Peach and Electric Meat.” https://www.estein.ca/

“Mike Stevens is an award-winning harmonica player, composer and author living in Sarnia, Ontario Canada. His talent is as unorthodox as his career trajectory. As a ground-breaking performer, composer, educator, keynote speaker and author, Mike continues to expand the paradigms of harmonica, balancing tradition with cutting-edge innovation. He has toured the world with legendary Bluegrass music stars and Grand Ole Opry members Jim & Jesse and can count among his fans Roy Acuff, the King of country music. Roy would in fact make special trips to the Opry stage just to watch Mike play. Mike has logged more than 300 appearances on the world famous Grand Ole Opry stage and is a true pioneer of Bluegrass Harmonica; creating a much copied style of playing.” https://mikestevensmusic.com/epk

“Sussex is a sextet that features Montreal singer-songwriter Rob Lutes and his childhood friend from New Brunswick, Michael Emenau. They play a mixture of folk, jazz, ragtime, dixieland and other styles. The sound quality on this live video isn’t flawless, but if you’re patient with it, you’ll start losing yourself in Rob’s evocative songwriting and world-weary vocal style – and in the subtle, slightly jazzy arrangements that feature Michael on vibraphone. [...] Also, as an added bonus, Jesse Zubot’s in this band.” https://www.rootsmusic.ca/2019/12/28/sussex-dustbowl-daddies-rob-murphy-and-kate-weekes/

"The Arrogant Worms are a Canadian musical comedy trio that parodies many musical genres. They are well known for their humorous on-stage banter in addition to their music. Members are Trevor Strong (vocals), Mike McCormick (guitar, vocals) and Chris Patterson (bass, vocals)." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Arrogant_Worms

“The Breakmen formed in 2005 when four of Vancouver BC's best young songwriters and acoustic musicians got together to work on each others' songs. They quickly found an enthusiastic audience for what they were doing, performing to sold out houses and playing a leading role in the flourishing West Coast roots music scene. The band's sound has matured into a potent blend of acoustic roots and bluegrass music. Known for tight vocal harmonies, creative instrumental work, and contagious stage energy the band has attracted national and international attention.” https://www.last.fm/music/The+Breakmen/+wiki