A unique fusion of Klezmer, Balkan, Gypsy and Romanian.

Hot bluegrass and jiggy Maritimes raunch (plus melodic balladry, cabaret and even symphonic music).

Fall 2008: Michael is currently on tour in Western Canada.

Browne performs everything from old Appalachian music to Chicago blues with captivating authenticity.

Beguiling left-of-centre compositions straddle the divide between mainstream roots and acoustic indie pop.

His songwriting ability moves seamlessly from ballads and lullabies to folk, country, blues and rock.

The music of the late Rick Fielding (1944 - 2004) spans country, blues, bluegrass, traditional ballads, contemporary folk, and more.

His songs reveal honest and potent observations of life, inspired by a dramatic and dynamic past.

Their rich vocal blend is the hallmark of a folk-music partnership that celebrates fine songwriting and a shared history growing up in rural Quebec.

A trademark mixture of folk, blues, country, bluegrass, old time, and jazz.

Original, topical songs about Canada’s identity and heritage.

Original and traditional repertoire influenced by the duo's Celtic and North American folk roots.

Hot ukulele. Seriously. 

Frequently referred to as the "man of a thousand songs", Ron Hynes' songs have been covered by dozens of artists worldwide.

Poet laureate of the folk and roots music world.

A voice that transcend the years – pure, honest, uncompromising and true.

Unabashedly Folk.

A joyous musical family reunion of Quebec and Brittany – a sound that swings, reels, jigs and sings with centuries of joie de vivre dancing toward a new horizon.

From traditional shanties to songs fashioned from a seafaring background, Tom recruits his audience for a voyage by turns reflective, dramatic and humorous.

A stalwart of the Newfoundland music scene, Frank Maher is a master of the button accordion.

a.k.a. "Curly Boy Stubbs," Paul is a guitar-picker's guitar-picker.

An alt-country crooner, an angel-voiced folk darling (and even a seductive songstress).

Give up trying to label this band and just fall in with the music.

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The Once (Andrew Dale,Geraldine Hollett and Phil Churchill) is a band of exceptional singers and musicians armed with bouzouki, guitar, mandolin and banjo who deliver ballads, shanties and original songs stemming from the rich traditions of their Island home. While Newfoundland music is often known for its raucousness, the Once come from the province's quieter and more intimate side; weaving their music around riveting vocal harmonies and tasteful acoustic accompaniment.

Winners of four Music Newfoundland and Labrador awards in 2009 and nominated for an East Coast Music Award in 2010, The Once are quickly making their presence felt on the Canadian folk/roots scene. Most recently the group has appeared with Stuart McLean on CBC Radio's Vinyl Cafe and this summer will be performing at a number of festivals across Canada before embarking on a fall tour of Ireland.

Not only talented musicians but thespians as well, Dale, Hollett and Churchill have significant acting credits having appeared in national plays, sketch comedies and television shows.

“Perfect vocal harmonies thick enough to stand on. Think of the heavenly mix of Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch, back them up with The Chieftans, and let Daniel Lanois swim around in it, and you’re still only halfway there.”
Amelia Curran, ECMA Nominated Singer/Songwriter

Toronto CD Launch Concert - Thurs. Sept. 16th 8:00 PM

The Gladstone Hotel - 1214 Queen St. W. Toronto - Doors 7:30 PM /$15.00 at the door only.

A singer-songwriter and spoken word artist with a unique perspective on the world, a commanding voice, and way with words and melodies that won’t let you go. 

Maybe the expectations placed on the son of the Canadian folk icon Stan Rogers are extremely high, but he fulfils them effortlessly, with his own quality as a first class songwriter and interpreter.

Rukanas is a five-member ensemble that performs the music of the Quechua people of the Andes mountains.

Three outstanding individuals in the world of folk, blues, and swing, who have created a magical combination, both on recordings and in live concert performances.

A one-of-a-kind fiddler sounding like a "fusion of Ontario fiddling traditions with the kind of architectural, string-crossing music of Bach's solo violin works".

With evocative songs, bang-on vocals, down-home humour and two adventurous musical minds in the mix, Sirens’ performances are moving – tickling the funny bone one moment, drawing tears the next.

A "must have" for anyone who is a guitar music aficionado, this three-volume series is available as individual CDs or a 3 CD box set.

A great collaboration of old and new, humorous and serious from two exceptional musicians.

Songs that are direct, beautiful, sometimes quirky, sometimes funny but above all, songs that go straight to the heart.

Mike is a phenomenal harmonica player who has backed everyone in the bluegrass world from Bill Munroe to Jim and Jesse to the Lewis Family to Raymond McLain.

Mike Stevens and Raymond McLain play a new and unique combination of musical styles that reflect their backgrounds in bluegrass, blues and old time country music.

Intelligent, well-written folk-influenced songs played with hell-bent, rampaging abandon… that may be why Tanglefoot was once described as "Stan Rogers meets Van Halen."

Superb singer, writer and guitarist

Earthy, rootsy music that draws on country, rock, and folk influences.

Several awards have been created to honour not only his outstanding musicianship but his ability to “get the joint jumpin” and “light up the world.”

Sneezy boasts a vast repertoire and an unerring ability to interpret a song. 

Brilliant and tuneful topical songs. (Yes, she is that Nancy White – the woman who wrote and sang hundreds of songs about the news for CBC radio's Sunday Morning.)

Veteran roots music singer and multi-instrumentalist (trumpet, harmonica, guitar, and pedal steel).

He’s been called a “playing encyclopaedia” for his vast repertoire, command of a wide variety of styles (including blues, gospel, swing, folk and his own compositions), and his prodigious ability on over a dozen instrument.

Chris and Ken Whiteley are two incredibly talented musicians who have appeared on over a hundred and fifty recordings between them, deservedly winning the respect of critics, the admiration of their peers and the love of their fans.

Borealis Records has released several great compilation CDs featuring the best Canadian folk musicians.