Shred Kelly :: Bringin’ their banjo boogie to the Windsor
by Sheldon Birnie Shred Kelly's unique brand of foot-stompin', banjo driven roots boogie has been getting crowds up and off...
Brandon Folk Festival gears up for 29th year
by Andrew Friesen Although the grove of cottonwood trees beside Brandon’s Keystone Centre may not look like much from the...
Rory Verbrugge – Rory Verbrugge
You might recognize Rory Verbrugge as the drummer for Prog-Metal group Jarhead. (more…)
Luke Winslow-King – The Coming Tide
For those of you who dig the sounds of the old time juke-joints as reimagined by 21st century pickers and...
Danny Michel brings eclectic mix to Folk Festival mainstage
by Isaac Würmann The Caribbean waters and dense rainforests of Belize may seem like a dramatic departure from the rugged...
Stephen Fearing – Between Hurricanes
When you’re considered one of the best in your field, like Stephen Fearing, expectations are much higher, perhaps unfairly so....
New Country Rehab – Ghost of Your Charms
During the Edmonton Folk Fest last year a friend and I wandered upon a session at a side stage and...
Jonny Fritz – Dad Country
This latest LP from Nashville-based Jonny Fritz (formerly Corndawg) is sure to delight fans of well crafted country songs. (more…)
JUSTIN RUTLEDGE – Valleyheart
The latest from Canadian song-crafter extraordinaire Justin Rutledge is a subdued beauty of a record, perfect for bright mornings sipping...
JOSH RITTER – The Beast in its Tracks
When I heard that Josh Ritter’s latest album The Beast in its Tracks was written in the shadow of the...