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On behalf of the board of directors and staff of Folk Music Ontario, we are saddened to hear of the passing of Canadian music legend and folk icon Gordon Lightfoot. He passed…

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LISTEN NOW - Episode 9 BONUS: Whats on Your Website? w/ Joseph Longo

With free social media platforms easily accessible to everybody, what are the advantages to…

Daniel James McFadyen: Sunshine Tour 2023
April 30-July 2, 2023

Nova Scotia-based indie folk artist Daniel James McFadyen has announced his new single “Sunshine”, slated for release on April 28th via Canary Minor Music on all streaming platforms.

Produced…

Alex Whorms: Where Did We Go Wrong?

Desperately searching every memory of a broken relationship for clarity and closure, songwriters Aaron John and Alex Whorms sing an emotionally charged duet in “Where Did We Go Wrong?”.

Melancholy piano, sombre strings,…

Sultans of String and Dr. Duke Redbird: Our Mother the Earth
Sultans of String and Dr. Duke Redbird Release New Single “Our Mother the Earth”

‘Our Mother the Earth’ is a collaboration between legendary Chippewa/Anishinaabe Elder Dr. Duke Redbird and …

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LISTEN NOW - Episode 9: A Banjoist's Guide To Marketing with Chris Coole

In today’s episode, we talk with Banjo-Player, Singer-Songwriter, and Music Educator, Chris Coole,…

Sophie Lukacs: Bamako
Shows April 25-May 3

Sophie Lukacs is a Montreal-based artist who is a singer-songwriter and plays the kora, a 21-string harp lute from the Mandingue empire. Born in Budapest, Hungary, and raised in Canada, few women master…

Ken Dunn: Anthology, Volume 2
On Tour: May 4-Sept.9, 2023

During the past 30 years, Canadian songwriter Ken Dunn has performed at hundreds of venues across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Central America. After years in both the U.S. and…

Home County Music & Art Festival
July 14-16, 2023 - London ON

The Lineup has been announced for the 48th Home Country Music & Art Festival! Performances will include sets from FMO Members and 2022 Showcasers Aysanabee, The Allen Family…

The Ottawa Grassroots Festival
April 20-23, 2023 - Ottawa

It’s time for the Ottawa Grassroots Festival! Featuring Performances from FMO Members & 2022 Showcasers: Benj Rowland, Moonfruits, Mia Kelly, Polky, & Arthur McGregor!

Also featuring shows from C.A. and…

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LISTEN NOW - Episode 7: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome /w Danielle Allard

“The show must go on!” 

That was Danielle Allard’s thinking when the pandemic suspended all of…

Kyla Tilley & Paul Cafcae: Musical Oddities Tour
April 21 - May 6, 2023

Kyla and Paul’s Musical Oddities Tour. A flavourful cocktail inspired by Willie Nelson, Joni Mitchel, Elvis Presley, and Rush.

Kyla Tilley (she/her) and Paul Cafcae…

Innes Wilson's Freightliner II
Release Date: April 21

The trio hailing from Guelph, Ontario return with another americana-infused 5 song EP. Fronted by singer-songwriter Innes Wilson and featuring R.P. McMurphy and Joshua Osmond, the band ramp up the twang…

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LISTEN NOW - Episode 6: Creating Authentic Connections w/ Fred Penner

After five decades of writing, recording and performing, Fred Penner is a master of creating connection…

Songwriters in The Round
w/ Basset, Alexis Normand & Rebekah Hawker
The Cameron House, Toronto
Sat, April 15 - 6:00pm

Three amazing artists hit the stage for a great evening of music at the Cameron House! Basset, Alexis Normand, and…

Sam Krüger - The Songs I Write in my Bedroom
Release Date: April 14

After thousands of voice memo demos, hundreds of shows, years of waiting on the perfect moment and the perfect production, Sam Krüger releases his minimalist third…

The Pairs - Easier to Leave

“Easier to Leave” was inspired by all the challenges that we inevitably face within long term relationships. It was written in response to the many fears and anxieties that trickle into our day to…

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LISTEN NOW - Episode 5: Financial Health for Artists w/ Sondra Gold

It’s a feeling folks know all too well: the inner dread that sets in as…

Tragedy Ann: Perfect Strangers
Music Video

What does it mean to relate to one another? To be a good neighbour? Have you ever met someone who you feel you already know? What would happen if we all got to know…

Logan Duke - Two Lane Highway

"Canadian-American singer-songerwriter, Logan Duke, is excited to announce the release of his 7th single titled ‘Two Lane Highway’ available on all streaming platforms on Friday, March 24th.  It is the third in line, after…

Jumbo Train - When Will It Be Okay

Jumbo Train Singer-Songwriter Pens New Signature Song In Hours After Cancer Diagnosis

Canadian music composer and performer, Dennis Kalichuk, claims that artistic inspiration can come from almost anywhere. He will tell you…

Wish I Wrote It! - Hosted by MeHuman

Wish I Wrote It!- Celebrating Artists Who Inspire! Weekly video podcast hosted by Mehuman - "Everything worthwhile starts and ends with a song!" Watch Wednesdays at 8pm EST

Syndicut Music: Songwriter Retreat
May 26-28, 2023

We are delighted to announce that The Syndicut is organizing a new songwriter retreat from May 26th to May 28th. If you are looking to gain a deeper understanding of yourself as a…

Sam Stone: Wanna Be

Sam Stone released Wanna Be (Live Session) on March 8th. The song, released on International Women's Day, is Sam Stone's debut single and shares a powerful message. The  audio and accompanying video, released on March 10th,…

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LISTEN NOW - Episode 3: Breaking Through Burnout w/ Dondrea Erauw

Today, we speak with Dondrea Erauw, the author of Bye Bye Burnout, a newsletter…