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Folk Canada is the organization for people who make and support folk and roots music in Ontario, and hosts Canada's largest annual folk music conference, the Folk Canada Conference.

Tony Molesworth @ Free Times Cafehttps://www.folkcanada.com/post/tony-molesworth-free-times-cafeFree Times Cafe – 320 Co...
08/21/2026

Tony Molesworth @ Free Times Cafe
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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 myrrh 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, concerts, cruise’s, & casino headliners. From the Catskills to Vegas, LA’s Magic Castle to Disney World. Three Armed Forces Tours.

Loch Nisse Monster: Forensis (Solved)https://www.folkcanada.com/post/loch-nisse-monster-forensis-solvedYer No Fun (Live ...
08/20/2026

Loch Nisse Monster: Forensis (Solved)
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Yer No Fun (Live at Kailash Mital Theatre) ft. James Shaheen

The original album Forensis was the investigation of a crime scene as a metaphor for a breakup. Forensis (Solved) is the aftermath - the evidence has been examined, the case is closed, and you're left with the memories. One studio track, one demo, and exclusive live recordings.

Chris McKhool: Animal Sambahttps://www.folkcanada.com/post/chris-mckhool-animal-sambaANIMAL SAMBA is an irresistible new...
08/20/2026

Chris McKhool: Animal Samba
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ANIMAL SAMBA is an irresistible new family video from acclaimed Canadian children's musician Chris McKhool that gets kids moving, singing, and discovering the natural world through music. From his upcoming album Global Dance Party! (Nov 6/26), Animal Samba blends infectious samba-inspired rhythms with hand percussion, playful animal movements, and uplifting lyrics. The song invites listeners to clap flamenco rhythms, prowl like cats, soar with ravens, and splash like giant blue whales. It's an energetic celebration of imagination, wildlife, and our connection to the heartbeat of the Earth.

Perfect for festivals, family dance parties, classrooms, and young adventurers, Animal Samba encourages active participation while fostering curiosity about animals and music from around the world. A Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient, 2x JUNO nominee with his music for children, and award-winning educator, Chris McKhool continues his mission of creating joyful, inclusive music that inspires children to learn, laugh, and move together.

McKhool's credentials speak to a career built on both artistry and impact. A Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient, and multiple Canadian Folk Music Award winner, he has performed for more than a million children across North America and has appeared on Mr. Dressup, YTV’s Treehouse, and CBC. Little Leaf, his most recent full length album, earned him a 2026 JUNO nomination for Children's Album of the Year, following an earlier nomination for FiddleFire!, and the momentum from that recognition helped fuel a 50-show Canadian tour.

Cameron Nickerson: Coffee & Sleeping Pillshttps://www.folkcanada.com/post/cameron-nickerson-coffee-sleeping-pills-1Nova ...
08/19/2026

Cameron Nickerson: Coffee & Sleeping Pills
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Nova Scotia's Cameron Nickerson announces a new official music video for his recent bluegrass single “Coffee and Sleeping Pills”, shot by Shawn Bourque of Greenlight Studios in Yarmouth, NS. The single is a no-nonsense bluegrass burner that is brought to life by Nickerson's experiences working countless day jobs to support his music career.

Scott Cook: Troubadourly Yourshttps://www.folkcanada.com/post/scott-cook-troubadourly-yoursWest Virginia-born, Edmonton-...
08/19/2026

Scott Cook: Troubadourly Yours
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West Virginia-born, Edmonton-based folksinger Scott Cook is releasing his eighth full-length album Troubadourly Yours August 21. Cook worked with co-producer Miles Wilkinson (Guy Clark, Emmylou Harris, Anne Murray) at CJSR Radio in Edmonton and a cast of musical friends from around the world including John Showman (Lonesome Ace Stringband) in Toronto, Warren Hood (Lyle Lovett) in Austin, and Pete Denahy (Slim Dusty) in Australia. The collection showcases Cook's plainspoken storytelling style, informed by nearly two decades of incessant touring around the world, finding common ground with people everywhere he goes. The CD comes packaged in a cloth-bound 72-page hardcover book and the vinyl includes a 20-page booklet, both containing the words and chords to the songs and an introductory essay. Fresh from the open road, these are sturdy, straight-talking songs that see the good in you.

Niki Kennedy: Gardeniashttps://www.folkcanada.com/post/niki-kennedy-gardeniasAotearoa-born and Toronto-based singer-song...
08/18/2026

Niki Kennedy: Gardenias
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Aotearoa-born and Toronto-based singer-songwriter Niki Kennedy releases her heartfelt tribute to her late grandma, Gardenias, in the final single ahead of her forthcoming album, The Space In Between (October 2, 2026).

One of Niki’s most personal songs yet, Gardenias reflects the vulnerability and journey of grief, the joy of memory, and the beauty of whānau. It sets the tone for an album that explores themes of home, identity, and belonging through cultural reconnection and is available for pre-order now.

VANCAMP: House Parties in the Avenueshttps://www.folkcanada.com/post/vancamp-house-parties-in-the-avenuesMerch Girl Reco...
08/18/2026

VANCAMP: House Parties in the Avenues
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Merch Girl Records Announces VANCAMP’s New EP, House Parties in the Avenues

Merch Girl Records is proud to announce House Parties in the Avenues, the new EP from Peterborough-based indie pop-rock band VANCAMP.

Written by frontman Calvin Bakelaar in the years following university and during the uncertainty of the pandemic, the record reflects the disorientation of small-town life in your twenties. Across the collection, VANCAMP explores strained friendships, people-pleasing, broken promises, and the restless feeling of wanting to escape a place you had wanted to be only moments before.

Blending indie rock, folk, pop, and modern country influences, House Parties in the Avenues pairs personal storytelling with energetic full-band arrangements and memorable choruses. The EP was produced by Tristan Konkle and recorded at Electric Alchemy Studio in Peterborough, Ontario.

Named Emerging Artist of the Year (2024) by the Peterborough Folk Festival and an alumnus of the Mariposa Folk Festival, VANCAMP has performed more than 100 shows across Ontario and Quebec since 2022. The five-piece has built a reputation for live performances that move between stripped-down intimacy and high-energy, communal moments.

House Parties in the Avenues marks a new chapter for VANCAMP and continues Merch Girl Records’ commitment to supporting independent Canadian artists rooted in honest songwriting, community, and a DIY spirit.

The Salt Cellars @ Motel Chelseahttps://www.folkcanada.com/post/vancamp-house-parties-in-the-avenuesFriday, August 28, 2...
08/18/2026

The Salt Cellars @ Motel Chelsea
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Friday, August 28, 2026 - 8:00pm
Motel Chelsea - Chelsea, QC

The Salt Cellars are coming to Motel Chelsea on August 28th, bringing their smooth blend of original music best described as caught "somewhere between a porch at golden hour and a late-night blues club". Joining Virginia deCarle & Rob Bersan is special guest, Mike Britton, on the trombone & bass. We'd love to see you there!

Secondhand Dreamcar: Take Your Mind Off It, Babyhttps://www.folkcanada.com/post/secondhand-dreamcar-take-your-mind-off-i...
08/12/2026

Secondhand Dreamcar: Take Your Mind Off It, Baby
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Edmonton nine-piece Secondhand Dreamcar has released "Take Your Mind Off It, Baby," a feel-good new single that captures the electricity of the JUNO-nominated group's celebrated live shows and serves as the lead track from their upcoming sophomore album, Get Ready, due out September 2026.

Bursting with soulful vocals, driving rhythms, vibrant horn arrangements, and joyful energy, the single offers an irresistible rock 'n' roll introduction to a record that showcases the band's evolution while staying rooted in the timeless sounds that have made them one of Canada's most exciting independent acts. ""Take Your Mind Off It, Baby"" is out now everywhere you listen, accompanied by a brand new video.

Fronted by Dana Wylie, Secondhand Dreamcar blends blues, soul, funk, and roots music, drawing comparisons to Three Dog Night and Tedeschi Trucks Band. The group has earned national media coverage on CBC Radio, Jazz FM, Global News, and CityNews Edmonton, with journalist Peter North calling them ""the most exciting thing to come out of the city since k.d. lang and the Reclines."" CKUA helped push their debut album, Answer the Call, to No. 6 on the station's Top 100 Albums of 2024.

That debut earned Secondhand Dreamcar their first JUNO nomination for Blues Album of the Year, making them the only fully independent act and first-time nominee in the category. They've since picked up three 2026 Canadian Blues Music Award nominations and a Western Canadian Music Award nod, alongside standout sets at the Edmonton Folk Festival and Calgary Blues Festival - momentum that now carries into Get Ready.

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