Winterfolk VI

Winterfolk VI Artists

Multi-instrumentalist AL LERMAN is a journeyman blues musician who plays with sizzle and a whole lot of soul. He is leader of the Juno Award winning band FATHEAD.

Lukashevsky beholds an incomparably soulful, cigar-smoky voice, an amorphous approach to guitar playing and profound lyrical witticisms.

"A mellifluous guitarist whose influences run the gamut from folk to blues to bluegrass, to sounds from Brazil, Africa, and the South Pacific" – John Kendle – Uptown Magazine

ARIANA GILLIS, has just turned 16 and is creating quite a stir in the music community as an accomplished singer/songwriter.

A modern-day griot, chronicling urban life with smart lyrics, unaffected vocals, an engaging personality, a laid-back groove, and a unique point of view.

Brian Gladstone is finger-picking guitar master, an insightful lyricist, a colourful story-teller, and a dynamic performer. (Canada Music Week Magazine)

Dan McVeigh is a country songwriter promoting his current CD “Drove” which has already garnered great reviews from Country Music News & others. Dan’s strong voice and his music has been compared to great artists such as Ronnie Milsap, Billy Joel, Eagles and Garth Brooks to name a few.

With over 150 gigs filling his calendar David is delivering performances that live up to his a reputation as an Award-winning guitarist and prolific singer/songwriter.

David Leask is a songwriting journeyman. His songs are shaped with folk, Celtic and country influences

Frank Patrick is a songwriter/poet/troubadour who mixes folk, world, blues and more into a unique, one-of-a-kind sound: "transglobal rhythm & song".

Winner – Hamilton Blues Award for Best Blues, 2007

Herb Dale's passion is songwriting, but he lives to play country music. A seasoned musician, Herb is a regular performer in country and folk venues in Toronto.

Howard Gladstone is a Canadian singer/songwriter creating songs that strive for an authentic voice – realistic and romantic. Think Leonard Cohen crossed with Jerry Garcia and John Lennon. Well crafted and meaningful lyrics, a fitting laid-back vocal style, plus strong acoustic guitar playing

Multi Juno and Maple Blues award winner going back to his roots at Winterfolk in an all acoustic setting.

Canadian Folk Fossil James Gordon gets together with his two Indie rock kids, Evan and Geordie. They play a bazillion instruments and they let their dad play some too. Their new CD "Nine Green Bottles" has given prominence to their hybrid sound, and has found the Gordon Boys a whole new audience.

Based an hour west of Toronto, Canada, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jay Linden is a semi-reclusive lege nd who’s been making music for over 40 years. He writes and sings haunting, memorable slices of time and space firmly rooted in a folk sensibility. His debut CD is called Satchel.

Award winning folk singer-songwriter, Jon Brooks is an unrepentant idealist. His songs aim to reflect the truth about Canada past and present.

Jory Nash is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Toronto. He has recorded 5 CDs and sold over 10,000 CDs, all independently. His latest CD FolkJazzBlues&Soul showcases a variety of styles and influences.

Julian Fauth is a soulful singer, songwriter and barrelhouse piano player working in the tradition of pre-war acoustic blues.

Born in Madrid, Spain, singer songwriter Laura Fernandez is a classically trained pianist who writes musical life-portraits in English and Spanish.

Nominated at l'ADISQ and Folk Alliance Awards, they have developed a repertoire of traditional stories and songs called 'modern future', they take you on a fantastic musicial voyage into an New-World-of-old.

Captivating and acclaimed performer looweeze de'Ath is one of Western Australia's most unique acts.

Singer-songwriter from Ottawa with a soulful voice and real stories to tell. Porch music that merges universal themes with Texas soul-country

A versatile guitarist, Margaret Stowe had performed and recorded with a host of Canadian/International artists. Her departure point is jazz, but her style ranges from folk to blues to world beats, propelled by her trademark high energy and eclectic tastes

Marianne Girard has moved back into the heart and pulse of Toronto, and is busy thrilling new audiences here with her spectacular voice and songs to cry for.

Born of the cosmics, while squeeging her third eye, this eclectic drummer, sings while spinning plates and balancing on a ball…all while cooking dinner and cleaning the floor.

Max Cann has a reputation as one of the finest singer songwriters in the south west of England, making music based on 35 years of rich experience.

Meredith Luce beguiles her audiences with her unique vocals, her funny, fearless banter, her award-winning songs and her infectious guitar riffs.

You name it – he plays it. Acoustic or electric blues, old-time country or cajun, swing or R&B, Michael performs and writes in all these styles. He is a virtuoso on guitar, fretless gourd banjo, fiddle, harmonica, and mandolin.

Born in 1965 in Newport, Vermont into a musical family with an English mother and a French-Canadian father, Mike Goudreau picked up his first guitar at age 14 and hasn't stopped playing since

Presents an array of Oakville based selected singer / songwriters.

MOSE SCARLETT is, unarguably, one of a kind. While he draws on a wide range of musical sources from the early 1900's through the 40's, his style defies categorization or comparison – the blend is unique

Michael Brennan is considered the voice of REAL country music in Toronto.

Mr. Rick & The Biscuits

"The Original Alt Country Power Trio"! 3 piece acoustic stringband performing: "Skillet Fried Roots Music". A tasty Gumbo of Folk, Country, Swing, Early Jazz, Bluegrass, Blues & Gospel performed with "greasy" rhythm…

Nabi Loney's music is an original brew of jazz, rock, and experimental, with strong folk undertones. Her poetic lyrics paint an emotional blend of world views, life experiences, and are cathartic for the listener.

Nancy Dutra’s beautiful voice perfectly compliments her songs about heartbreak and personal experiences.

Dan McVeigh hosts singer / songwriters

Neema is a Montreal-based singer songwriter / spoken word poet and a world traveler. Her style is mainly folk with spoken word, pop, world and aboriginal influences.

Montreal-born Noah Zacharin lives in Toronto. Six CD's of original music, production and performance credits on over a dozen others.

Notre Dame de Grass is a five-piece Canadian bluegrass band specializing in original songs and instrumental material.

Peter Verity is a Toronto-based singer/songwriter/performer and multi-instrumentalist who shares his award-winning poetic story-telling songs with the audience and has them leaving with an AH-HA gotten from recognizing the truth and emotions in his songs that resonate with what is happening in everyone's real lives.

Toronto based singer/songwriter Russell Leon is a dynamic performer; his engaging rock/folk music spans genres from blues to reggae to celtic and more.

Sebastian ‘Seb’ Agnello is a musical, political gadfly with acerbic wit.

Shawn Brush is one of the finest performers of bluegrass, folk, and country music you will ever have the good fortune to hear.

All-female 6-piece band. Yiddish swing and klezmer tunes of from the 30s and 40s as well as original music.

In-demand guitarist Steve Briggs is bandleader for the Bebop Cowboys, and has also played with such prominent Canadian artists as Russell deCarle, Carroll Baker and Quartette with Sylvia Tyson among others.

Steve Payne delivers a mix of folk, blues and country via exquisite acoustic guitar work and sensual vocals, working on both sides of the Atlantic.

Suzie Vinnick is the owner of a gorgeous, powerful voice. Her music is roots-based branching out into blues, folk and pop.

Tanja Rice is an American musician currently based in the UK, self-taught and influenced by the timeless traditions of old-time country/ Americana and folk.

Ellen Drake presents an artists seminar and features performances by Winterfolk showcase winners.

Based in Toronto, The River Pilots are an instrumental quartet with an eclectic sound that'll take you imagination on a journey across the globe and beyond.

Toronto's own, Brian Gladstone, Noah Zacharin and Rick Zolkower combine to perform as the new “power-Roots” trio The Guitar Boys Of Alderon. They took up space in school, and now they are cadets.

TiaMcGraff (from Port Dover, Ont.), is an Americana/Folk singer/songwriter who's credits include:4 internationally releasedalbums, videos on CMT Canada and World, and more.

Tim Harrison has been on the folk music scene in Canada for over 35 years. He has been described as "cinematic Canadian songwriter" by the Boston Globe "poetic [and] a true standout" by SINGOUT! magazine.

Veteran guitarist/producer TONY QUARRINGTON is very busy in the jazz,folk, and klezmer communities. He has 10 albums out as a jazz leader, and won a Juno in 1998 for Willie P. Bennett's HEARTSTRINGS.

Wendell Ferguson is an idiot! But, a very talented idiot.

Winterfolk Venues

Congratulations to this year's showcase winners

Darrelle London, Ontario, Canada

Alex Tintinalli Band, Ontario, Canada

Joe Dolce , Carlton, Australia

Andy Sheppard , Ontario, Canada

Matt Minglweood , Nova Scotia, Canada

Jon Brooks, Ontario, Canada

The Good Lovelies, Ontario, Canada

The River Pilots , Ontario, Canada