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SUMMARY:The East Pointers - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:JUNO Award-winning band\, The East Pointers\, are innovators within the ever-evolving world of modern folk. They craft a joy-conjuring\, dancefloor-shaking\, roof-rattling fusion of folk\, pop\, and dance music. In the studio\, their four records have captured the furious energy of their live shows\, adding to the legacy of East Coast folk while lighting a path for a new generation of music lovers.  \nFull Bio: \nJUNO Award-winners The East Pointers\, Tim Chaisson (vocals/fiddle/percussion)and Jake Charron (guitar/keyboards)\, are innovators within the ever-evolving genre of modern folk\, crafting a joy-conjuring\, dancefloor-shaking\, roof-rattling fusion of folk\, pop\, and dance music. In the studio\, four records have captured the furious energy of their live shows\, adding to the legacy of East Coast folk while lighting a path for a new generation of music lovers. \n  \nAlready internationally acknowledged as musical trailblazers\, on their newest offering\, Schoonertown\, released January 23\, 2026\, The East Pointers have come home. Equal parts origin story and statement of craft\, Schoonertown captures the moments that shaped their youth: nights out with the boys\, the dizzy romance of first love\, sprawling families and small towns\, two weeks on in a bleak winter\, kitchen parties and vinyl records and tape decks\, every mistake\, every late night\, every long drive\, beer and cigarettes and fights\, laughing until you can’t breathe\, ambition rising like a king tide\, the piss and vinegar of youth\, the sun emerging so bright over the horizon you have to shield your eyes–the devastation and exhilaration of all of it. \n  \nSince their debut album\, Secret Victory\, took home the 2017 JUNO Award for Traditional Album of the Year\, The East Pointers have cemented their place as a defining voice in contemporary folk music. Their music\, streamed millions of times over each month\, has been featured on television\, film\, and broadcast\, and their acoustic performances on social media have been shared by the likes of Ed Sheeran and Mumford & Sons. They regularly light up stages across Australia\, Japan\, the UK\, Europe\, Mexico\, New Zealand\, the USA\, and Canada\, and each fall they bring that energy back home to Prince Edward Island\, where they host Goolaholla!\, a festival celebrating music\, community\, and the spirit of the East Coast.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/the-east-pointers/
LOCATION:The Park Theatre\, 698 Osborne Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3L 2B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Moontricks
DESCRIPTION:Based in the rustic Kootenay Mountains of Western Canada\, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of the nationally renowned electro-folk duo Moontricks draw inspiration from the ongoing cycles of the natural world. Blending organic folk\, roots rock\, and old-time blues with modern electronic production\, Moontricks creates a sound that is both timeless and fresh. Throughout the night\, you’ll be on your feet\, grooving to bluesy bass lines and electro-folk vibes with your like-minded people.   \nFull Bio: \nBased in the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada\, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of nationally renowned electro-folk duo Moontricks draw inspiration from the ongoing cycles of the natural world. Both volatile and constant—like nature’s best offerings—the band finds solace and beauty in the fusion of seemingly disparate elements. \nThere’s a kind of technicolor campfire quality to their uniquely hybrid sound: Each track is steeped in tradition and polished with a futuristic sheen\, mixing organic folk\, roots rock\, and old-time blues with modern electronic production. Since its initial release\, the band’s breakout hit “Home” has reached over 10 million streams\, and their original tracks have been licensed for a wide range of television networks\, including Netflix and Fox Sports. \nWith the release of their debut full-length album Currents via Westwood Recordings\, the duo reveals an ever-evolving\, cohesive blend of introspective writing\, soulful\, gritty blues\, boot-stomping basslines\, and intricate electronic arrangements. Vast\, intimate\, and dazzling\, Currents is an album about settling into feeling comfortably lost\, and being okay with not knowing it all. It’s about finding joy and inspiration in the act of seeking.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/moontricks/
LOCATION:The Park Theatre\, 698 Osborne Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3L 2B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:SYML: Solo in North America
DESCRIPTION:SYML is the solo venture of Seattle artist Brian Fennell. Welsh for “simple\,” SYML makes music that taps into the instincts that drive us toward places of sanctuary\, whether that sanctuary is a place or a person. With more than four billion streams\, the multi-platinum artist explores grief\, loss\, mortality\, and the passing of time with honesty and sensitivity. His intimate\, casual performances and highly vulnerable music create an immersive evening of grounding\, to pause and recharge.  \nFull Bio: \nSYML is the solo venture of Seattle artist Brian Fennell. Welsh for “simple”—he makes music that taps into the instincts that drive us to places of sanctuary\, whether that be a place or a person. \nFennell’s latest offering\, Nobody Lives Here\, marks his clearest\, crispest writing. Written\, recorded\, and produced by him and his longtime collaborator Brian Eichelberger\, it is fueled by the keen understanding that life is a contradiction\, a fleeting moment. But as we accept the presence of loss\, we can still welcome others into our space with melody\, lyrics\, a slide guitar\, or a cello’s hum. His sense of humanity is his musical compass. As an artist\, Fennell takes license to both gut and be gutted. “If the dark inspires the good\, that’s a good thing to be honest about\,” he says. \nHe released his self-titled debut album in 2019\, which includes the multi-platinum song “Where’s My Love” and the Gold Record fan favorite “Girl.” His 2023 sophomore album\, The Day My Father Died\, described by NPR as “euphoric\,” was recorded at Studio X with renowned producer Phil Ek and features collaborations with Elbow’s Guy Garvey\, Lucius\, Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek\, and Charlotte Lawrence. His music has become the soundtrack to countless films and TV shows and was used by Lana Del Rey on the song “Paris\, TX\,” from her Grammy-nominated 2023 album. \nWith over four billion streams\, the multi-platinum artist looks at grief\, loss\, mortality\, and the passing of time directly in the eye\, unwavering and harmonious. \nIn 2024\, SYML launched the imprint\, FIN. Recordings\, a collaboration with his label\, Nettwerk Music Group\, and management Good Harbor Music
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/syml/
LOCATION:Burton Cummings Theatre\, 364 Smith Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 2H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Vieux Farka Touré - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:General Admission\, fully seated at Amphithéâtre Pauline Boutal \nCo-Presented with Festival du Voyageur \nCo-presented by the Winnipeg Folk Festival and Festival du Voyageur\, this show features one of the world’s most celebrated guitarists. Often called “The Hendrix of the Sahara\,” Vieux Farka Touré blends traditional Malian music with blues\, rock\, and contemporary influences to create a powerful live performance that has earned him fans around the globe.  \nFull Bio: \nOften referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara”\, Vieux Farka Touré was born in Niafunké\, Mali in 1981. He is the son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Touré\, who died in 2006. Ali Farka Touré came from a historical tribe of soldiers\, and defied his parents in becoming a musician. When Vieux was in his teens\, he declared that he also wanted to be a musician. His father disapproved due to the pressures he had experienced being a musician. Rather\, he wanted Vieux to become a soldier. But with help from family friend the kora maestro Toumani Diabaté\, Vieux eventually convinced his father to give him his blessing to become a musician shortly before Ali passed. \nVieux was initially a drummer / calabash player at Mali’s Institut National des Arts\, but secretly began playing guitar in 2001. Ali Farka Touré was weakened with cancer when Vieux announced that he was going to record an album. Ali recorded a couple of tracks with him\, and these recordings\, which can be heard on Vieux’s debut CD\, were amongst his final ones. It has been said that the senior Touré played rough mixes of these songs when people visited him in his final days\, at peace with\, and proud of\, his son’s talent as a musician. \nIn 2005\, Eric Herman (still Vieux’s manager today) of Modiba Productions expressed an interest in producing an album for Vieux; this led to Vieux’s self-titled debut album\, released by World Village in 2007. Ali Farka Touré’s work to tackle the problem of malaria is continued as 10% of proceeds are donated to Modiba’s “Fight Malaria” campaign in Niafunké through which over 3000 mosquito nets have been delivered to children and pregnant women in the Timbuktu region of Mali. On this first album\, Vieux pays homage to his father and follows Ali’s musical tradition\, giving new versions of the West African music that is echoed in the American blues. The album features Toumani Diabaté\, as well as his late father. \nOn his second record\, Fondo on Six Degrees (2009)\, Vieux branched out and presented his own sound: while remaining true to the roots of his father’s music he uses elements of rock\, Latin music\, and other African influences. The album received a great deal of critical acclaim from across the globe\, and Vieux was clearly moving out of his father’s shadow. \nBy June 2010\, Vieux was performing at the opening concert for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. That month Vieux also released his first live album\, LIVE. His live performances are highly energized and Vieux is known for dazzling crowds with his speed and dexterity on the guitar\, as well as his palpable charisma and luminous smile\, both of which captivate audiences from all audiences in spite of any language barriers (though Vieux does speak 8 languages). \nIn 2011 Vieux released his 3rd studio album\, The Secret\, so named because the listener will hear the secret of the blues with a blend of generations from father to son. It was produced by guitarist Eric Krasno (of the Soulive trio) and features South African-born vocalist Dave Matthews\, Derek Trucks on electric slide guitar and jazz guitarist John Scofield. The title track is the last collaboration between Vieux and his late father. With the heralded release of The Secret\, Vieux Farka Touré has clearly established himself as one of the world’s rare musical talents and guitar virtuosos with a distinct style that always pays homage to the past while looking towards the future. \nVieux released The Tel Aviv Session (Cumbancha) in April 2012\, a collaborative project with Israeli superstar Idan Raichel dubbed ‘The Touré-Raichel Collective’ that has been hailed by fans and critics alike as a masterpiece and one of the best collaborative albums in the history of international music\, drawing comparisons to Ali Farka Touré and Ry Cooder’s legendary Talking Timbuktu album. \nIn 2013\, Vieux Farka Touré’s beautiful and critically acclaimed album Mon Pays was released as an homage to his homeland. Being that his native Mali had recently been splintered by territorial fighting between Tuareg and Islamic rebels since January 2012\, Mon Pays was devoted to reminding the world about the beauty and culture of his native Mali. Translated as ‘My Country\,’ this predominantly acoustic undertaking transformed into an artifact of cultural preservation. Two songs on the project – ‘Future’ and ‘Peace’ feature Sidiki Diabate’s kora leading an emotional charge complemented by Touré’s spectacular guitar work. Both tracks represent an important generational “passing of the torch” as Sidiki’s father\, Toumani is considered one of the greatest living kora masters and was a close friend of Vieux’s father Ali. Mon Pays has been widely hailed as the most mature and lovely record yet from one of this generation’s most exciting artists to come out of Mali and one of world music’s true rising stars. \nVieux reunited with Idan Raichel in Paris to record\, release and subsequently tour their 2nd collaborative album as The Touré-Raichel Collective in 2014. The result was yet another musical and critical triumph\, titled ‘The Paris Session’ (Cumbancha) revered by many as not just a musical gem for the ages\, but a powerful testimonial to the power of art and fraternity to transcend vast cultural and political divides. In 2015\, Vieux released another unexpected\, genre-bending collaborative album\, this time with New York-based singer Julia Easterlin\, aptly titled ‘Touristes’. The album shot to the top of the iTunes World chart and earned critical acclaim\, including that of John Schaefer (NPR) who called it “brilliant.” On April 7\, 2017\, Vieux released his next album ‘Samba’\, recorded live in front of a small audience at Applehead Studio in Woodstock\, NY. \nWhen the COVID pandemic hit in 2020 and all touring ground to a halt\, Vieux stayed focussed on his craft at home. He worked tirelessly in the studio he built at his family’s compound (which he named ‘Studio Ali Farka Toure’ in honor of his late father) to record his debut album for World Circuit Records/BMG\, the prestigious UK-based record label with whom his father recorded and released most of his own work. The resulting album\, ‘Les Racines’ (released June 2022)\, sees Vieux masterfully return to the deep roots of the Desert Blues music that his father introduced to the world and Vieux spent most of his career to date exploring\, experimenting with\, and expanding. 2022 also saw the release of a long-awaited collaborative album between Vieux and Houston-based psych-rock superstars Khruangbin called ‘Ali’ – an album on which the artists join forces to pay homage to Ali Farka Toure by reimagining eight of his songs together. The album was an instant hit around the globe\, immediately getting millions of streams\, enormous critical acclaim and even earning the praise of Sir Elton John who called it “one of the albums of the year – absolutely wonderful music.” With each new project Vieux broadens his horizons\, embraces new challenges and further entrenches his reputation as one of the world’s most talented and innovative musicians. \nAs a passionate champion for the people of Mali and The Sahel\, Vieux founded the charity Amahrec Sahel in 2012. As part of Amahrec Sahel’s mission to support humanitarian reconstruction and culture\, the charity has provided school supplies for children\, supported an orphanage in Bamako and provided musical instruments for young musicians in Mali. Vieux is also the director of The Ali Farka Touré Foundation\, an international organization dedicated to the preservation of Ali’s legacy and the cultural growth of Mali.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/vieux-farka-toure/
LOCATION:Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain\, 340 Provencher Blvd\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R2H0G7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Bahamas
DESCRIPTION:JUNO Award-winning Afie Jurvanen\, who performs as Bahamas\, returns to Winnipeg this September. Bahamas is praised for his exceptional guitar skills\, minimalist soulful sound\, and clever\, honest songwriting. He blends breezy indie pop\, folk\, country\, and soft-soul funk into laid-back\, intimate performance.  \nFull Bio: \nAfie Jurvanen does not spend too much time in cities these days. For nearly two decades\, Jurvanen was a fixture of the Toronto scene\, both as a valued multi-instrumentalist and producer for friends like Feist\, The Weather Station\, and Kathleen Edwards and as the architect of one of his country’s most celebrated artists\, Bahamas. Jurvanen came of age across Bahamas’ first six albums\, the restlessness of jumpy early hits like Pink Strat and Barchords slowly shifting into the generous domesticity of 2023’s Bootcut. But Jurvanen has long been drawn to open spaces\, to a quieter life. In 2009\, the year of his aforementioned debut\, he began visiting Nova Scotia\, the Atlantic Ocean. Over the next decade\, his trips became more consistent\, then more frequent\, and then longer\, until\, in 2019\, Jurvanen and his family of four finally made the move—nearly 2\,000 kilometers northeast\, to Nova Scotia. They live a lifestyle\, Jurvanen half-jokes\, that is “close to Mennonite.” The kids are homeschooled. No one has an iPad. Text messages can feel like miracles. \n  \nBut in 2022\, Jurvanen went back to a city—namely\, Music City\, or Nashville\, Tenn. During five days at the Sound Emporium\, he worked with some of America’s true country greats\, aces like Vince Gill and Sam Bush\, Russ Pahl and Mickey Raphael. Bootcut\, he reminisces\, was maybe the easiest record he’s ever made\, his songs and visions executed with utter clarity by absolute pros. When Jurvanen came home\, though\, he still had a few tunes and plenty of energy. Could he make more music\, he wondered\, outside of a city? \n  \nDespite his extended résumé\, Jurvanen has never been much of a tech guy or studio hound\, never one for making his own records. In 2021\, however\, producer and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Van Tassel had also left Toronto\, moving back to Nova Scotia and building a little studio\, called DreamDate\, in a backyard shed there. It was just small enough to skirt inspections\, just big enough to house everything. Jurvanen had once rented Van Tassel’s space back in Toronto to listen to his Earthtones album on someone else’s speakers\, to decide if it was ready for release. He’d been impressed by the place’s minimalism and tidiness\, by the studio rarity of everything working. So Jurvanen began driving the 20 minutes from his cottage to Van Tassel’s spot via a winding ocean road\, passing his days hanging out with his local friend and recording some songs. There was no real agenda but to work and play. And that’s how two people in a little shed made what may be the most effortlessly magnetic record in the entire Bahamas catalogue\, My Second Last Album. \n  \nVan Tassel and Jurvanen played every sound on My Second Last Album\, from the buzzing acoustics of “Shadows” to the Mellotron ostinato of “Play the Game.” This self-dependence allowed them to do anything they wanted\, to follow musical enthusiasms into any space they favored. Jurvanen wrote “The Bridge” via text with Hiss Golden Messenger’s M.C. Taylor\, and he and Van Tassel turned it into an infectious country-funk tune\, the strutting refrain closing the gap between Little Feat and Canned Heat. “Ready for a New Thing” echoes Joni Mitchell’s famous electric guitar tone\, using it as the core of a buoyant little pop song about growing up\, about being happy with growing older. “Feels So Good” is a modern soul wonder\, its perfect groove framed by bass\, piano\, and finger-snap drums and built with a brilliant amount of negative space. There is charging indie rock\, hazy piano\, and pastoral folk-rock. Again\, My Second Last Album is anything Van Tassel and Jurvanen wanted it to be. \n  \nWhat’s most striking about these 10 songs\, though\, may be Jurvanen’s lyrical candor and open sense of play. He often found himself so motivated by what he and Van Tassel had accomplished during the day that he’d go home and write another song by night\, the pace giving him permission to put down words without second-guessing himself. “Don’t hold back/share your opinion\,” as he belts out as he emerges from the bridge on the funny and real opener\, “Sauna.” His opinions here range from government payouts that could feel like pandemic bribes (again\, “Sauna”) to the anti-rock star practice of waking up early enough to see the dawn and feel the day take shape (“Ready for a New Thing”). Over the tender piano of “Only Inspiration\,” he extols the virtues of living in a house of women and girls\, while he chastises Henry Ford’s vitriol and social media’s endemic bile on “Dearborn.” There is a burgeoning strain of self-determination to it all\, of finding and accepting new ways to live for oneself and for everyone else\, too. As Jurvanen\, the son of immigrants\, sings during the poignant closer\, “We all belong in this country.” In the country\, Jurvanen found his own state of being. \n  \nFor a long time\, Jurvanen didn’t know what to do with My Second Last Album. After cutting a legitimate country record in the city where the genre lives\, was it a too-weird left turn to put out a loose-limbed indie-pop set cut in a shed? He thought about slicing it into singles or splicing it as a bonus onto some sort of future Bahamas compendium\, maybe even shelving it altogether. But then he put the record back on after not hearing it for several months and had the simplest and most profound realization possible: He loved these songs\, the way they sat together\, the story they told about who he was at that moment—a married father content to live in the country alongside the very ocean where he surfs\, a musician who often goes to his buddy’s house to casually make some music. It became My Second Last Album\, one of Bahamas’ truly indispensable works.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/bahamas/
LOCATION:Burton Cummings Theatre\, 364 Smith Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 2H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Richard Inman
DESCRIPTION:He’s got a new record! Hear it here first! Road-weary\, dusty and worn down from thousands of miles\, hundreds of shows a year\, from Canada to Denmark\, Germany and back\, Richard Inman is an authentic story telling troubadour. Playing for thousands at festivals or dozens in a smoke filled back road bar in rural Saskatchewan\, Inman’s honesty has connected him to a devoted cult following and cemented his place as a Canadian songwriting giant. \nJoin us at The WECC Friday Aug 14th for Richard’s album release concert.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/richard-inman/
LOCATION:West End Cultural Centre\, 586 Ellice Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 1Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260626T203000
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SUMMARY:Willows & Tinge
DESCRIPTION:Willows is coming to Winnipeg for a free concert on Friday\, June 26\, co-presented by the sākihiwē festival\, the Winnipeg Folk Festival\, and The Forks! \nShe’ll be trading songs with Tinge under the canopy at The Forks for the full 90 minutes. \nIndigenous Coffeehouse Live\nWillows & Tinge\nPresented by the sākihiwē festival\, the Winnipeg Folk Festival\, The Forks\nFriday\, June 26\nThe Canopy at The Forks\, 1 Forks Market Road\, Winnipeg\nMusic: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nFree admission\nAll ages\, everyone welcome \nSchedule:\n7:00 pm: Willows & Tinge (90 minutes) \nACCESSIBILITY \nThe performances will be under the Canopy beside The Forks Market. Accessible parking spots are available in front of The Forks Market parking lot and behind the Johnston Terminal. The Canopy is at street level. Accessible washrooms are available in The Forks Market\, which has automatic doors at street level.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/willows-tinge/
LOCATION:The Forks\, 1 Forks Market Road\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C4L9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:The Cat Empire: Riebl Tedesco McGill
DESCRIPTION:Making their Canadian debut\, Riebl Tedesco McGill bring together three of Australia’s most accomplished and genre-defying musicians for a rare and intimate live experience. \nUniting the distinct voices of Felix Riebl\, Richard Tedesco\, and Ollie McGill\, this collaborative trio blends songwriting\, virtuoso musicianship\, and deep musical storytelling into something truly unique. From the fiery\, intricate rhythms of flamenco guitar to expansive piano textures and soulful vocals\, their sound is rich\, dynamic\, and deeply connected. \nDrawing on decades of experience across global stages\, jazz\, flamenco\, pop\, and contemporary composition\, the trio present a carefully curated performance of original works\, solo material\, and select reinterpretations – including moments inspired by The Cat Empire’s celebrated catalogue. \nDesigned for intimate venues\, this is a rare chance to experience three master musicians in close conversation\, sharing the nuance\, spontaneity\, and chemistry that define their collaboration.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/the-cat-empire-riebl-tedesco-mcgill/
LOCATION:West End Cultural Centre\, 586 Ellice Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 1Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Whitehorse
DESCRIPTION:For the first time\, Whitehorse hit the road as a true family band — a full-circle moment where two decades of music-making now spans generations on stage. \n  \nWith their new album All I Want Is All of It\, Whitehorse return to the sound that first defined them: folk-rock romanticism\, raw storytelling\, and the lived-in chemistry of two decades spent writing\, touring\, and building a life together. Recorded in a farmhouse setting with an emphasis on instinct over perfection\, the album captures the duo at their most direct and personal\, letting the songs breathe with the textures of the world around them. \n  \nThe All of It Tour brings those songs to life with a full band that reflects the deeply personal nature of the record. Longtime collaborator Johnny Obercian returns on drums\, joined by Jimi Doucet\, Luke and Melissa’s son\, now performing full-time on keys. For this tour\, the family circle widens even further with the addition of daughter Chloë Doucet\, a Toronto-based singer-songwriter whose jangly\, incisive indie-pop — heard on her recent album Sincerely\, has already taken her to stages alongside Hayden and performed in New York and Los Angeles. \n  \nLuke Doucet adds “After years of coyly rejecting our advances\, the impossibly lovely and talented Chloë Doucet will be joining us on our Canadian tour. Not only will she be performing her songs at various intervals throughout the evening\, she’ll also be joining Whitehorse on guitar and vocals to round out what is now truly a family band\, alongside her brother Jimi on keys. Initially we invited Chloë to open the show\, but after some thought we decided an ‘evening with’ Whitehorse featuring Chloë would feel more like the family celebration it really is.” \n  \nThe evening unfolds over two sets\, with Chloë joining the band throughout the performance\, making the show feel like a true family affair. \n  \nThe result is a performance that feels both expansive and intimate — a celebration of twenty years of Whitehorse and the ties that bind.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/whitehorse/
LOCATION:The Park Theatre\, 698 Osborne Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3L 2B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Leith Ross – SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from a small town near Ottawa\, Ontario\, singer-songwriter Leith Ross (they / them) channels their honest and emotional storytelling through introspective lyrics and a blend of indie folk with alternative and rock sounds. In 2020\, they first introduced their artistry and independently released their debut Motherwell EP. Recorded live\, it received widespread praise from tastemakers and fans alike. They continued to evolve with their viral singles “I’d Have To Think About It” and “We’ll Never Have Sex\,” while also maintaining their momentum with a rising social presence. Signing to Republic Records in 2022 lead to their long awaited debut album To Learn the following year. As with all of their music\, the songs on To Learn are deeply personal and take them to vulnerable places\, exploring themes like queerness\, love\, relationships\, and mental health and rendered in folk-adjacent tones—sometimes with a pop beat or a rock riff\, sometimes with just their voice and their guitar alone. Closing out 2023\, they unveiled the deluxe version To Learn\, More\, including live versions of fan favourites “(You) On My Arm\,” \n“Orlando\,” and “To Learn.” Critical acclaim followed from the likes of NME\, CLASH\, Them.\, Ones To Watch\, and The FADER\, who hailed them as “your new obsession.” Beyond tours with Lord Huron\, Bahamas\, and Helena Deland\, they sold out headline shows worldwide\, performed at festivals across North America\, and received the inaugural “John Prine Songwriter Fellowship” at 2022’s Newport Folk Festival and a nomination for “Alternative Album of the Year” at 2024’s Juno Awards. Now\, with over 450 million streams across their catalogue to date\, they return with the new emotionally charged single “Grieving\,” heralding a highly anticipated new album helmed by hit producer Rostam [Vampire Weekend].
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/leith-ross-4/
LOCATION:Side Stage\, 700 Osborne Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3L 2B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:William Prince - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:The distance traveled on William Prince’s new album\, Further From the Country\, is generational\, aspirational\, and metaphysical. Expansive and declarative\, Further From the Country is the work of an artist who meets the challenge of putting incisive and enduring words to this age of uncertainty. William Prince’s perspective – a songwriter who carries great legacies of family and songcraft forward – is singular and significant. Further From the Country\, his fifth LP\, is an extraordinary work of observation\, reflection and ambition\, a work that will leave its mark on listeners for its humanity and its potency. \nThe two-time JUNO Award winning artist continues to build an exceptional body of acclaimed work\, with recent accolades including the John Prine Songwriter Fellowship and Americana Honors & Awards nomination. From Newport Folk Festival to sold out shows at prestigious theatres including Massey Hall\, from NPR’s Tiny Desk to tours with The War and Treaty\, Yola and more\, William Prince has made significant appearances on historic stages. Celebrated by peers\, critics and fans\, William Prince’s songs resonate on deep emotional levels. \nNow\, with Further From the Country\, Prince expands his sound and sharpens his focus for a collection of songs that share personal and universal truths alike. A commanding and accomplished album\, Further From the Country signals an artist who has impelled his craft to formidable new heights.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/william-prince/
LOCATION:Centennial Concert Hall\, 555 Main Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 1C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Matt Berninger
DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, after ten years of living in Los Angeles\, Berninger (along with his wife and teenage daughter) moved to Connecticut. This change of scene suited him; he began to spend his days outside\, painting\, reading\, smoking weed and listening to music\, much of it his own. He wrote lyrics all over old baseballs\, and arranged dust-covered items in his barn into strange and surreal works of art. It felt good to be creating and to understand why he loves what he does. \nThroughout his work with The National\, Berninger is known for his contemplative narratives in which characters peer over the cliff’s edge. He has always been forthcoming about his own mental and emotional pitfalls. “Our heart’s are like old wells filled with pennies and worms\,” he explains. “I can’t resist going down to the bottom of mine to see what else is there. But sometimes you can get yourself stuck.” In 2020 he went through “a long period of writer’s block and self-disgust. I just got sick of of asking myself ‘Why am I like this?’” For him\, identity is amorphous and ever-evolving\, and stretches beyond individuality. This is the driving force of his second solo album Get Sunk. Under water\, everything moves in slow motion and Berninger saw his creative voice slipping away. But sometimes we have to drown to remember how to breathe. Get Sunk is the inhale\, bringing blurry realizations to the surface. \nBerninger worked with Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer Sean O’Brien. The pair would get together once a week to “fuck around for five or six hours.” The sonic world blossomed with the help of of friends and musicians\, including Booker T Jones\, Meg Duffy (Hand Habits)\, Julia Laws (Ronboy)\, Kyle Resnick (The National)\, Garret Lang\, Sterling Laws\, Mike Brewer (Nancy)\, Walter Martin (Walkmen)\, Paul Maroon (Walkmen) and Harrison Whitford to name a few. Some recorded individual parts\, most recorded together in a basement with Berninger. \nThe collection of songs spans the last few years\, but Berninger re-recorded vocals and rewrote lyrics for many of the older compositions. “I got my voice back\, so I needed to say something new\,” he explains. Inspired by the flora and fauna of his new home\, he recalled his childhood on the edge of Ohio\, and spending summers on his aunt and uncle’s farm in Indiana with his five cousins. They would hike in creeks\, cracking open “crystal apples” (a Berninger term for geodes) surrounded by Osage orange trees and dirt\, dust and bugs. They harvested Christmas trees and tobacco––Berninger admits he’s loved nicotine since first chewing on a tobacco plant when he was 12––and camped out. On one particular freezing night\, Berninger kept close to the fire and woke to find the soles of his shoes sizzling blue-violet. \nGet Sunk is not necessarily an autobiographical album\, but the narrator is processing how he became himself. Who is he compared to the kid on that sepia-toned farm? What is his idea of happiness? What the hell are we all searching for? Berninger is an expert in what it feels like to lose all bravery\, and Get Sunk points to an undulating reflection in the water. It’s about realizing that you are not yourself without a thousand others; parents\, friends\, siblings\, spouses and exes\, college roommates\, childhood best friends\, cousins and kids\, strangers even. \nGet Sunk’s opener “Inland Ocean” matches propulsive\, marching keys with a choral chant: “God loves the inland ocean / Lost cause\, I have no emotion.” Berninger often drifts to water in his lyrics––ocean sounds and kids’ voices are heard on the Ronboy-featuring “Silver Jeep” and album closer “Times of Difficulty” speaks of “how long we’ve been staring out to sea.” He says this is not an intentional motif\, but rather a more expansive metaphor. “It’s a sea of wildflowers\, or crickets. It’s that drowning feeling of life. It’s a sea of stars\,” he says\, adding\, “dead stars still delight us.” It was important to Berninger that these songs be delightful and romantic. He wanted the sun to come out\, to find the colors and bright spots\, but also encourage the shadows to coexist. “Times of Difficulty” points to this reach as he sings “I’ll think of you if you think of me / The way the sky thinks of the sea.” \nGet Sunk’s “Bonnet of Pins” highlights his knack for world-building\, pointing to the tiny details that make this stuff palpable. There are cigarettes and styrofoam cups filled with Nabokov cocktails\, miscommunication and sorrow. It’s a reminder that grief can also be a little funny. “Breaking Into Acting\,” which features Meg Duffy (Hand Habits) on vocals\, laments on the plasticity of performance. “Your mouth is always full of blood packets / You’re breaking into acting / I completely understand\,” the pair sing over a slow acoustic sway. “Sometimes you have to fake forgiveness before you can actually forgive\,” he explains. \nGet Sunk is an ode to the infinite. The others that make us who we are; the possibilities our paths can take and the abyss of both misery and bliss. Never static\, Berninger dissolves the border between process and product\, and surrenders to the many shapes both he and these songs will take. These shapes oscillate throughout Get Sunk but coalesce just enough to offer catharsis\, and something that feels tangible and real. “I was able to get the blurry picture as close to just right for me\,” he says. That the picture ever comes into full focus isn’t the point; it’s by being happy that we can make out anything at all.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/matt-berninger/
LOCATION:Burton Cummings Theatre\, 364 Smith Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 2H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Jaxon Haldane\, Arlo and Nick Hamm
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URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/library-series-mar-14-2026/
LOCATION:Millennium Library\, 251 Donald Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 3P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library Series
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SUMMARY:Matt Andersen
DESCRIPTION:When Matt Andersen steps on stage\, he brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays. His latest album\, The Hammer & The Rose\, is a veritable garden of heart; a (mostly) delicate collection of tender folk and stirring soul numbers that find the New Brunswick-born songwriter thoughtfully tending to the most important things in life. Andersen’s stage presence is informed by decades of cutting his teeth in dusty clubs\, dim-lit bars\, and grand theatres all over the world\, delivering moving performances that run the gamut from intimate to wall-shaking. In the studio\, he’s always brought the same attention to detail and commitment to craft as he has to his live show\, and the result – a multi-faceted and poignant body of work – has led him to amass over 33 million streams on Spotify and 30 million views on YouTube. \nIn addition to headlining major festivals\, clubs and theatres throughout North America\, Europe\, and Australia\, he has shared the stage and toured with Marcus King\, Beth Hart\, Marty Stuart\, Greg Allman\, Tedeschi Trucks Band\, Randy Bachman\, Serena Ryder\, Tab Benoit\, and more. \nAndersen nabbed the 2013 and 2016 European Blues Awards for Best Solo/Acoustic Act\, was the first ever Canadian to take home top honours in the solo category at the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis\, won the CIMA Road Gold award in 2015\, and has won multiple Maple Blues Awards. Matt Andersen & The Big Bottle of Joy was nominated for a Juno Award in 2024.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/matt-andersen-with-mariel-buckley/
LOCATION:Burton Cummings Theatre\, 364 Smith Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 2H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260207T140000
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SUMMARY:Jo Miller\, Keri Latimer\, and Onna Lou
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/library-series-02-07-2026/
LOCATION:Henderson Library\, 1-1050 Henderson Highway\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R2K 2M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library Series
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SUMMARY:Jake Vaadeland - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Jake Vaadeland’s Goodness Gracious\, It’s Christmas! Returns for a Second Year! \nFollowing the success of last year’s debut holiday tour\, Jake Vaadeland is back with a second Goodness Gracious\, It’s Christmas! tour—bringing festive cheer\, timeless music\, and his signature style to theatres across Canada once again. The show will feature music from his upcoming Christmas EP\, including favourites “Jingle Bell Rock” and “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem\,” along with Jake’s newest singles “Great Joy & Happiness” & “Everybody Loves My Little Darling”. \n‘Christmas is a special time of year when friends and neighbours come together\, and I’m excited to present our Goodness Gracious\, It’s Christmas Tour once again. Our program will have a little something for everyone\, both young and old’ Jake will once again be joined by his band\, The Sturgeon River Boys\, whose standout musicianship and stage presence bring an electric\, high-spirited energy to every performance.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/jake-vaadelands-goodness-gracious-its-christmas/
LOCATION:The Park Theatre\, 698 Osborne Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3L 2B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:JP Hoe Hoe Hoe Holiday Show
DESCRIPTION:Spreading that holiday joy for the 20th time! Tickets go on sale Thursday\, October 23 at 10:00 AM. Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets to the annual JP Hoe Hoe Hoe Holiday Show\, happening December 19\, 2025\, at Burton Cummings Theatre! \nA beloved tradition\, this festive event promises an unforgettable night of music and holiday spirit. Tickets sell out fast\, so act quickly to secure your spot!
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/jp-hoe-hoe-hoe-holiday-show/
LOCATION:Burton Cummings Theatre\, 364 Smith Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 2H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Ariel Posen
DESCRIPTION:Ariel Posen’s music occupies the space between genres. It’s a rootsy sound that nods to his influences — heartland rock & roll\, electrified Americana\, blue-eyed soul\, R&B\, Beatles-inspired pop — while still moving forward\, pushing Posen into territory that’s uniquely his own. \nAlong the way\, Posen has received standing ovations not only from his audiences\, but also from outlets like Rolling Stone\, who dubbed him “a modern-day guitar hero\,” Music Radar\, listing him as a fan-voted top 10 rock guitarist of the year\, and the Western Canadian Music Awards\, who nominated him for Breakout Artist of the Year in 2020 and 2021\, as well as Rock Artist of the Year and Recording of the Year in 2022. \nAriel Posen stands as a beacon of artistic ingenuity\, transcending conventional boundaries with an unparalleled musical vision that defies categorization. At the core of his creative odyssey lies an unwavering commitment to artistic expression\, weaving together a sonic tapestry that resonates with profound authenticity and emotional depth.His music is a testament to the boundless possibilities of artistic exploration\, seamlessly melding elements of heartland rock & roll\, electrified Americana\, blue-eyed soul\, R&B\, and Beatles-inspired pop into a singular\, captivating sound. With each soul-stirring lyric and every emotive chord progression\, Posen invites listeners on a transformative journey\, transcending genres and touching the very essence of human experience. \nAriel Posen’s artistic brilliance has garnered widespread acclaim\, earning him standing ovations from enraptured audiences and accolades from industry luminaries alike. Rolling Stone heralds him as “a modern-day musical virtuoso\,” recognizing not only his exceptional skill as a guitarist but also his innate ability to evoke profound emotion through his artistry. \nFurthermore\, Posen’s impact extends far beyond the confines of his instrument\, as evidenced by his nominations for Breakout Artist of the Year and subsequent recognition in categories such as Rock Artist of the Year and Recording of the Year at the esteemed Western Canadian Music Awards. In every facet of his craft\, Ariel Posen epitomizes the essence of artistic excellence\, leaving an indelible imprint on the landscape of contemporary music and inspiring generations to come.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/ariel-posen/
LOCATION:The Park Theatre\, 698 Osborne Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3L 2B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Georgia Harmer
DESCRIPTION:Georgia Harmer is known for her ethereal voice and lyricism. She has emerged as one of Canada’s most compelling voices in indie music. Her songs display a vast emotional range and striking vulnerability. Harmer’s upcoming sophomore album\, Eye of the Storm\, will be released this summer and showcases an evolution in her songwriting. Her debut album\, Stay in Touch\, captivated audiences and garnered praise from publications like Stereogum and SPIN. We cannot wait to welcome her back to Winnipeg!
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/georgia-harmer/
LOCATION:The Park Theatre\, 698 Osborne Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3L 2B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:The Strumbellas
DESCRIPTION:Formed in 2008\, multi-award winning internationally renowned alternative rock band The Strumbellas have built their career on crafting exceptional songs\, easily connecting with fans through their honest and relatable lyricism and versatile sound. The two-time JUNO Award winners have spent much of their time on the road\, delivering standout performances at such notable festivals as Bonnaroo\, Governor’s Ball\, Lollapalooza\, Austin City Limits and more. \nTheir 2016 studio album Hope gained international attention with single ‘Spirits’ topping the Billboard Alternative Songs chart\, earning them the JUNO Award for  ‘Single of the Year’ and a coveted performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. ‘Spirits’ has since been certified 3x Platinum in Canada and Italy\, Platinum in Germany\, and Gold in Belgium\, France and the United States. Their 2019 release Rattlesnake and lead single ‘Salvation’ garnered another TV performance opportunity\, this time on Late Night with Seth Meyers\, and the track went on to win the band a 2020 SOCAN ‘Rock Music’ Award. \nNow\, with four full length albums under their belt\, an iHeartRadio Music Award\, three Canadian Radio Music Awards and two Canadian Independent Music Awards\, The Strumbellas recently reconfigured from six to seven members\, adding frontman Jimmy Chauveau to the mix after original lead Simon Ward opted to pull back from the rigorous touring schedule that’s become routine for the group. The latest iteration of The Strumbellas look to the future of the band\, working towards the next chapter of their career; ever evolving\, adapting and growing. The Strumbellas are Jimmy Chauveau (lead vocals\, acoustic guitar)\, Jeremy Drury (percussion)\, Jon Hembrey (guitar)\, Darryl James (bass)\, Isabel Ritchie (strings)\, David Ritter (keys)\, and Simon Ward (songwriter).
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/the-strumbellas-2025/
LOCATION:Burton Cummings Theatre\, 364 Smith Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 2H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Foxwarren (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:No one in Foxwarren has ever made a record quite like 2. The Canadian quintet\, built on 20 years of friendship\, ostensibly plays folk music\, where warm tones and cantering rhythms buoy songs of characters wrestling with existential quandaries inside of twilit vocals. But after touring their lauded 2018 self-titled debut\, Foxwarren decided to do it all differently\, eventually dropping the familiar band-in-a-room routine to instead plug those songs\, and various other sounds into a sampler. The result is mesmerizing and uncanny\, an album that traces two sides of a relationship through 37 minutes of collage art that aspires to “sound best blasting out your car window” as put by singer Andy Shauf. \nTo understand how Foxwarren got here\, it’s best to understand where they started. During the last decade\, Andy Shauf has become known as a uniquely imaginative and precise storyteller – a perpetually restless songwriter and musician\, always using some fresh fascination\, skill\, or concept as the catalyst for albums he would write\, play\, and produce almost entirely by himself. These ever-evolving interests are evident from 2016’s The Party through to 2023’s Norm. But before Shauf’s solo acclaim\, he was a member of Foxwarren\, which initially consisted of Shauf\, fraternal rhythm section Avery and Darryl Kissick\, and guitarist Dallas Bryson. \nFoxwarren’s debut arrived almost an entire decade after the formation of the band. It was released in late 2018 on ANTI-\, and quickly became a fan favorite. They found momentum through solid reviews and beloved live shows\, immediately overcoming any suggestion whatsoever that this was just a side project. Multi-instrumental ace Colin Nealis—a member of Shauf’s touring band—officially joined Foxwarren after their summer touring in 2019. Riding a crest of enthusiasm\, the band headed into the studio in October of the same year\, hoping to cut a half-dozen songs for a follow-up rather quickly. Given a little distance\, though\, the songs felt flat. \nSo Foxwarren opted to try something entirely new: In their own home studios across four provinces\, all five members would upload song ideas\, melodic phrases\, or rhythmic bits to a shared folder. In Toronto\, Shauf would then plug these into a sampler and construct songs from the fragments supplied by his bandmates\, leaning into classic hip-hop techniques and musique concrète alike as unlikely lodestars. Foxwarren would convene at weekly online meetings\, offering long-distance suggestions about which way a song might shift. \nIt was neither a fast nor an easy process\, but 2 became an uncanny revelation for Foxwarren\, a rock band allowing itself to be sampled in order to become something else. They warped and pushed the florid folk-rock of their past until it evolved into a song cycle about the vagaries of love\, where voices sampled from the past commingled with songs that sparkled with the power of their collective imagination in the present. It is a fun and surprising record\, where boundaries between genre and song are constantly blurred. \nAvery Kissick kickstarted the process\, uploading a mound of drum takes for the others to plunder. Bryson used one such fragment as the basis for a tune that would eventually be called “Say It.” When Shauf heard Bryson’s melodic vocal turn\, he was inspired\, lifting the melody and placing it over broad new bass notes dissolving between piano stabs\, singing of romantic \ndoldrums in a tone rising just above a whisper. Bryson completed the song with a halting guitar solo\, suggesting the search for some new language. The band upped the ante by weaving a trove of found-sound conversations between two lovers into the songs\, interstitial bits that advance the story but also raise intriguing questions about where songs begin and end\, how one melody might fade into another. These aren’t chances supposed “folk-rock records” take; they delight and so animate 2\, always prompting you to wonder how this story might evolve from here. \nThere is something uncanny about the feeling of these songs\, the way bits recorded in different home studios amplify your attention\, looping and interlocking. But the true connective tissue is the generous and gentle way Foxwarren’s 2 moves with melody. The woodwinds\, piano\, and drums of opener “Dance” intertwine like some soft-pop fantasy\, a perfect platform for an endearing plea for shared connection. “Yvonne” is a compulsory study of love’s strange spell\, Shauf setting the scene above a loping Laurel Canyon rhythm. The vocal harmonies hitting the string section feels like watching the sun rise in someone else’s eyes. \nFoxwarren’s quest for levity is evident in the song “Deadhead\,” which somehow moves from an MF Doom-like pitch-shifted sample to a line-dance guitar lick to honeyed country-rock harmonies of the titular band all in three minutes. There are darting flutes\, mangled electronics\, and meticulous snippets of rhythm\, all expertly placed to illustrate the song’s emotional tumult. “I won’t stop dancing\,” is exactly how it feels. \nA bit of borrowed dialogue offers the title phrase of “Listen2me\,” before a guitar riff and bounding rhythm cut in to repeat themselves\, spinning around again and again while Shauf relays a loud-mouthed lover’s quarrel—who is paying attention to whom\, who is interesting or exhausting. And then there’s the way “Serious” plods on purpose\, extending the bickering contest between lovers. This inevitable moment unspools into fitful samples and slow drones\, the disorienting end of the affair\, at least for now. \nBy himself\, Shauf has already had a stellar career\, his reputation built not only by the sweetness of his melodies and sharpness of his words but also his inability to rest with past success. Foxwarren\, especially here\, is a crucial part of that ongoing process\, but 2 represents something even more significant—five friends now nearing the end of their second decade making music together\, pushing against what they’ve learned how to do in order to venture somewhere new. It is the sound of friends who trust each other\, cutting themselves loose from their past and their preconceptions to have some fun with a sampler and the very idea of songs.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/11-26-2025-foxwarren/
LOCATION:The Park Theatre\, 698 Osborne Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3L 2B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Julian Taylor & Logan Staats
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning\, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Julian Taylor has been part of the musical fabric and landscape in Canada for two decades. Taylor enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2020\, when his second solo acoustic album\, The Ridge\, earned more than five million plays on Spotify\, praise from press worldwide\, and airplay from America to Australia to the U.K. Loaded with soulful Americana and country twang\, the album was produced by Taylor himself and Saam Hashemi\, and was recorded at The Woodshed in Toronto. In addition to winning Taylor Solo Artist of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards\, The Ridge was also nominated for: two JUNO Awards (Contemporary Folk Album of The Year\, Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year)\, the Polaris Prize Long List\, a Summer Solstice Indigenous Award (Contemporary Folk Album of the Year)\, a Canadian Music Week INDIES Award (Indigenous Artist of the Year)\, and an additional Canadian Folk Music Awards nomination in the English Songwriter of the Year category. The nominations and awards kept coming in 2022\, with Taylor winning best male artist in the International Acoustic Music Awards and scoring five Native American Music Award nominations. In 2023\, Taylor received a nomination in the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards in the Roots Artist of the Year category\, and a further nomination for a JUNO Award in the Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year category. \nTaylor’s currently on tour in support of his new music\, with confirmed dates in the UK\, Canada and the US. With a live show that always wows audiences\, Taylor caught the attention of Jeremy Vine of BBC2 last year at his show in London\, who proclaimed that Taylor is “an incredible\, profound\, thoughtful\, musical genius” on the social media platform X. \nHailing from Six Nations of the Grand River\, and fresh from his triumphant performance at the Los Angeles Kia Forum in front of 18\,000 screaming fans for ‘Life is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson’\, Mohawk artist Logan Staats continues to prove his performance and songwriting ability. Recent highlights include a Juno Award nomination for his album ‘A Light in the Attic’\, receiving the TD SOCAN Indigenous Songwriter Award\, earning a Native American Music Award win in the U.S.\, and charting #7 iTunes Rock Chart for his single ‘Deadman’. Logan first rose to national prominence when he won CTV’s ‘The Launch’ and released his debut single ‘The Lucky Ones’ which peaked at #1 in Canada. \nAs a land defender\, a cultural tastemaker\, and a sought-after collaborator\, he has performed and created with artists such as Allison Russel\, Terra Lightfoot and Serena Ryder. He has brought his raw and electrifying performances across Canada\, and around the world\, with dates in the U.S.\, Europe and South America\, and acted as support for Mumford & Sons\, Eric Clapton and Steve Earle. \nTogether\, these two artists promise an evening of unforgettable stories\, powerful vocals\, and music that resonates long after the last song.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/julian-taylor-logan-staats/
LOCATION:The Park Theatre\, 698 Osborne Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3L 2B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251108T140000
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SUMMARY:Abrielle Turenne\, Bush Lotus and Sam Fournier
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URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/library-series-11-08-2025/
LOCATION:Louis Riel Library\, 1168 Dakota Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R2N 3T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20261024T174752
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SUMMARY:FONTINE\, Kris Ulrich\, and Taylor Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Join FONTINE\, Kris Ulrich (host)\, and Taylor Jackson for a FREE Folk Fest workshop experience.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/library-series-fontine-kris-ulrich-and-taylor-jackson/
LOCATION:Transcona Library\, 1 Transcona Boulevard\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R2C 5R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251018T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251018T200000
DTSTAMP:20261024T174752
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SUMMARY:Leith Ross (Second Show)
DESCRIPTION:Support A Songwriters Circle (artists who will join is yet to be announced) \nHailing from a small town near Ottawa\, Ontario\, singer-songwriter Leith Ross (they / them) channels their honest and emotional storytelling through introspective lyrics and a blend of indie folk with alternative and rock sounds. In 2020\, they first introduced their artistry and independently released their debut Motherwell EP. Recorded live\, it received widespread praise from tastemakers and fans alike. They continued to evolve with their viral singles “I’d Have To Think About It” and “We’ll Never Have Sex\,” while also maintaining their momentum with a rising social presence. Signing to Republic Records in 2022 lead to their long awaited debut album To Learn the following year. As with all of their music\, the songs on To Learn are deeply personal and take them to vulnerable places\, exploring themes like queerness\, love\, relationships\, and mental health and rendered in folk-adjacent tones—sometimes with a pop beat or a rock riff\, sometimes with just their voice and their guitar alone. Closing out 2023\, they unveiled the deluxe version To Learn\, More\, including live versions of fan favourites “(You) On My Arm\,” “Orlando\,” and “To Learn.” Critical acclaim followed from the likes of NME\, CLASH\, Them.\, Ones To Watch\, and The FADER\, who hailed them as “your new obsession.” Beyond tours with Lord Huron\, Bahamas\, and Helena Deland\, they sold out headline shows worldwide\, performed at festivals across North America\, and received the inaugural “John Prine Songwriter Fellowship” at 2022’s Newport Folk Festival and a nomination for “Alternative Album of the Year” at 2024’s Juno Awards. Now\, with over 450 million streams across their catalogue to date\, they return with the new emotionally charged single “Grieving\,” heralding a highly anticipated new album helmed by hit producer Rostam [Vampire Weekend].
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/leith-ross-second-show-added/
LOCATION:The Park Theatre\, 698 Osborne Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3L 2B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251017T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251017T200000
DTSTAMP:20261024T174752
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SUMMARY:Leith Ross (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Support A Songwriters Circle (artists who will join is yet to be announced) \nHailing from a small town near Ottawa\, Ontario\, singer-songwriter Leith Ross (they / them) channels their honest and emotional storytelling through introspective lyrics and a blend of indie folk with alternative and rock sounds. In 2020\, they first introduced their artistry and independently released their debut Motherwell EP. Recorded live\, it received widespread praise from tastemakers and fans alike. They continued to evolve with their viral singles “I’d Have To Think About It” and “We’ll Never Have Sex\,” while also maintaining their momentum with a rising social presence. Signing to Republic Records in 2022 lead to their long awaited debut album To Learn the following year. As with all of their music\, the songs on To Learn are deeply personal and take them to vulnerable places\, exploring themes like queerness\, love\, relationships\, and mental health and rendered in folk-adjacent tones—sometimes with a pop beat or a rock riff\, sometimes with just their voice and their guitar alone. Closing out 2023\, they unveiled the deluxe version To Learn\, More\, including live versions of fan favourites “(You) On My Arm\,” “Orlando\,” and “To Learn.” Critical acclaim followed from the likes of NME\, CLASH\, Them.\, Ones To Watch\, and The FADER\, who hailed them as “your new obsession.” Beyond tours with Lord Huron\, Bahamas\, and Helena Deland\, they sold out headline shows worldwide\, performed at festivals across North America\, and received the inaugural “John Prine Songwriter Fellowship” at 2022’s Newport Folk Festival and a nomination for “Alternative Album of the Year” at 2024’s Juno Awards. Now\, with over 450 million streams across their catalogue to date\, they return with the new emotionally charged single “Grieving\,” heralding a highly anticipated new album helmed by hit producer Rostam [Vampire Weekend].
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/leith-ross-3/
LOCATION:The Park Theatre\, 698 Osborne Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3L 2B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251011T200000
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Richman
DESCRIPTION:Show starts right at 8PM. \n“Richman is one of America’s most unique and dynamic songwriters…” – Nashville Scene “Richman didn’t need much else besides a beat to work his magic.” – New York Daily News \n“Buy tickets early. Buy tickets often. This is just good general life advice\, but even more so when you’re talking about Jonathan Richman. Don’t get denied at the door\, don’t leave things up to chance: You will regret it.” – Nashville Scene \n“Rhymes worthy of Ogden Nash.” – The New York Times \n“Richman has spent decades removing barriers between himself and his audience\, cultivating an intimacy that is almost extinct in modern music.”- Nashville Scene \n“As of a few years ago\, I was going to just play theatres\, cabarets and such\, but we ended up by mistake at the Zebulon in Los Angeles and had such a fine time that those kind of shows have to happen too. So\, you might see us nowadays in theatres\, cabaret-style places\, or the right club or bar. The theatres have the best sound\, usually\, and under-21s can get in\, but in the clubs people can dance and get close in to ya\, like we like. We’ll keep trying things.”
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/jonathan-richman-featuring-tommy-larkins-on-the-drums/
LOCATION:West End Cultural Centre\, 586 Ellice Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 1Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Noah Reid with Madeleine Roger
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Noah Reid has announced a 30+ date North American tour in support of his latest album\, Adjustments. The tour begins September 11 in Chicago\, IL\, and wraps October 26 in Northampton\, MA\, with stops across the U.S. and Canada in iconic venues from coast to coast. \nNoah Reid has earned a permanent place in the music industry as a result of his powerful vocals and honest delivery. Evident on his debut album Songs from a Broken Chair (2016)\,  sophomore album Gemini (2020) and his highly-anticipated third album Adjustments (2022)\, which collectively have garnered over 180 million streams\, two nominations at the 2022 Canadian Folk Music Awards in the ‘Songwriter of the Year’ and ‘New/Emerging Artist of the Year’ categories and landed Noah on four Billboard charts. Reid’s songwriting style is reminiscent of singer-songwriters of the seventies but with a contemporary twist\, resulting in a signature polished\, albeit slightly rusted over\, tone. \nAs an actor\, Reid is best known for playing ‘Patrick’ in the Emmy-winning comedy series Schitt’s Creek\, for which he won a Screen Actors Guild Award\, along with the cast\, for ‘Best Ensemble.’ In 2022 he was seen in Brian Watkins’ Amazon series Outer Range opposite Josh Brolin\, Imogen Poots and Lewis Pullman and wrapped up his Broadway debut as the lead of Tracy Letts’ Tony-nominated play The Minutes\, which received rave reviews.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/noah-reid/
LOCATION:Burton Cummings Theatre\, 364 Smith Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 2H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250426T140000
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SUMMARY:Arlo Jones\, Lily Bee Vanderhooft\, and Melody Pearson Munroe
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URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/tbd-3/
LOCATION:Bill and Helen Norrie Library\, 15 Poseidon Bay\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3M 3E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250419T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250419T230000
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SUMMARY:Wild Rivers with Anna Graves
DESCRIPTION:Platinum-selling indie trio Wild Rivers\, Khalid Yassein [guitar\, vocals\, keys]\, Devan Glover [vocals]\, and Andrew Oliver [lead guitar\, synths]\, have a gift for penning introspective lyrics and genre-fluid melodies that transmit wisdom beyond their years. That expertise can be found across their new album\, Better Now (out October 18)—a companion to their latest record\, Never Better\, released this past July. \nRecorded at the same time in Joshua Tree\, CA with producer Gabe Wax (known for his work with artists such as Soccer Mommy and Adrienne Lenker)\, both Never Better and Better Now are filled with the band’s “inventive melodies\, rich harmonies\, and lush instrumentals” (Associated Press) and reflect their personal and creative growth the past few years\, as they’ve faced burnout\, mental health challenges and the complicated\, confusing and unknown realities of life in their twenties. \n“On the first record\, the songs contain raw\, absolute and instinctual feelings\,” Wild Rivers shares. “In many ways\, Better Now is the afterglow of this. We’re reflecting and understanding that relationships change over time. Complicated situations can be just that\, complicated. Feelings can remain unresolved. If the first record is bright and bold\, this one is the softer gradients in between; the sunrises and the sunsets. Both projects make up the full spectrum of who we are.” \n“Finishing Better Now\, we really felt that it was the close of a massive musical and personal chapter\,” the group continues. “It’s bittersweet but so meaningful to be able to chronicle our lives between these projects. Ultimately\, we are optimistic; ‘better now\,’ after the ups and downs of the relationships and turbulence of our twenties. Hopefully we’re wiser for it.” \nBorn in Canada\, Khalid\, who is half-Egyptian\, and Devan\, who spent her childhood in London\, England\, before returning to Canada\, first connected at Queen’s University in Kingston in 2013. Starting out as an acoustic singer-songwriter project\, Khalid and Devan expanded their aesthetic to a more full-bodied sound\, adding multi-instrumentalist Andrew\, whom Khalid calls their “Swiss army knife.” \nSonically\, Wild Rivers pull from a spectrum of sounds\, imbuing pop\, rock\, indie\, and folk into each song’s blueprint. Devan explains\, “We all converge on the classic songwriters. Paul Simon\, Joni Mitchell\, Neil Young\, Fleetwood Mac\, The Beatles and Elton John. Then today\, we have influences across the map\, indie\, hip hop\, R&B\, and pop. But even in those genres\, most of those artists are referencing another era of music\, which we think is really cool. We like to pull our favorite parts of every genre and patch them together and see what works and see what feels good.” \nSince their 2016 debut\, Wild Rivers has released three albums including 2022’s Sidelines\, which landed at #9 on the U.S. Spotify Debut Album Chart. Released to critical acclaim\, Under The Radar praised\, “expertly straddles the lines between folk and indie\, offering an empathetic and enveloping comfort and a piece of poignant pop beauty\,” while American Songwriter declared\, “Soul-stirring…rich male/female harmonies bring the emotional lyrics to life.” Following the release of Sidelines\, Wild Rivers was nominated for Breakthrough Group of The Year at the 2023 JUNO Awards\, saw their breakout single\, “Thinking ‘Bout Love\,” certified Gold in the United States and Australia and Platinum in Canada\, and garnered over 850 million global streams. The group also spent much of their career touring across the world including countless headline shows as well as dates supporting artists such as The Chicks and Noah Kahan. Known for their engaging live performances\, Wild Rivers will continue to tour through this fall with their international headline tour\, which includes sold-out shows in Los Angeles\, New York\, Chicago\, Dublin\, Denver\, Atlanta and more.
URL:https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/concert/wild-rivers/
LOCATION:Burton Cummings Theatre\, 364 Smith Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 2H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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