Across the folk music industry, artists and professionals like you are all emerging from the most turbulent time we’ve ever seen - and are searching for ways to build stability, reliable income, and improve our mental and physical health.
That’s why we’ve launched ReFolkUs. A new podcast by Folk Music Ontario, for folk artists and music industry professionals who want to learn how to make money, find their creative community, and stay grounded and healthy in this intensely stressful but heart-centred industry.
Each episode, we tap into the most inspirational minds from every corner of the music industry and discuss how to build your business, protect your mental and physical health, and ultimately, create a life and a living of your dreams, without burning out.
Be a pal and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts (a rate and review is nice too!).
This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada.
Sep 20 2023
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ReFolkUs is back with a special pre-conference drop, where we will be releasing four episodes prior to the Folk Music Ontario Conference being held in London, Ontario on October… Read more
Mar 24 2023
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In this week’s episode of ReFolkUs, we dive into the world of wellness for musicians, with special guest Anna Ruddick, a renowned bassist, and passionate advocate for musicians' mental,…
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Mar 22 2023
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In this episode, Rosalyn sits down with Ben Whiteley, a talented bassist and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto. Ben comes from a family of professional musicians and has an impressive career…
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Mar 20 2023
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In this episode, Rosalyn sits down with Saskia Tomkins, as they discuss the invitations for vulnerability that can come with the highs and lows of living in a post-pandemic…
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Mar 17 2023
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Late night gigs. Recording Sessions. Touring. The erratic schedules of working musicians make work-life balance a tough thing to achieve. Add a partner and a growing child to the…
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Mar 15 2023
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Today we sit down with multiple JUNO Award-winning folk singer Jenny Whiteley, to explore her unique journey growing up in a “working-musician” family, to coming into her own as…
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Mar 13 2023
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Julian Taylor’s career has been a testament to the power of perseverance. From his early days as a fully DIY musician to his current status as a celebrated artist,…
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Mar 10 2023
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As creatives, we often feel more comfortable telling other people’s stories rather than our own. What facts should you include? How do you ensure you sound humble, articulate and…
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Mar 8 2023
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It’s a fallacy to believe that if love to perform, that you won’t get nervous… Or that if you’re working in your passion, that you won’t feel anxiety.
The…
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Mar 8 2023
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Folk has been described as music “by the people, for the people” but does that include all people?
In today’s episode, we chat with Folk Recovery Executive Producer, Kejo…
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Mar 3 2023
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With free social media platforms easily accessible to everybody, what are the advantages to keeping a website up and running?
Today, we talk with Bandzoogle's Learning and Development Coordinator,…
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Mar 1 2023
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In today’s episode, we talk with Banjo-Player, Singer-Songwriter, and Music Educator, Chris Coole, about how he has successfully run marketing for his business with nothing but an email list…
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Feb 24 2023
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Learning a new instrument can be a daunting task for anyone, especially when it’s an instrument that isn’t seen regularly in the Western World.
Our guest today, Sophie Lukacs…
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Feb 22 2023
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Have you ever thought about what it takes to get started in the ever-expanding world of live-streaming?
In this mini episode, successful Twitch streamer, Danielle Allard, joins us to…
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Feb 22 2023
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“The show must go on!”
That was Danielle Allard’s thinking when the pandemic suspended all of her live in-person performances for the foreseeable future.
Wanting to continue to perform,…
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Feb 17 2023
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After five decades of writing, recording and performing, Fred Penner is a master of creating connection with audiences both young and young at heart.
In this episode, Fred shares…
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Feb 15 2023
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It’s a feeling folks know all too well: the inner dread that sets in as tax season approaches. After all, you got into a creative field for a reason,…
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Feb 10 2023
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You may not know the term ‘stagecraft’ when you read it, but when you see a musician who takes this term to heart, you can definitely see the results.
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Feb 8 2023
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Two years ago, our guest left a successful career doing what she loved in one of the most sought-after industry jobs: Music Supervision.
Why? Burnout.
Today, we speak with …
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Feb 3 2023
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Artists can experience some of the highest highs and lowest lows while they ride the emotional rollercoaster that comes with life in the music industry, and it can be…
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