Summerfolk Archives
Take a look back at past performers we loved and wrote about.
Half a Century of Love, Peace, and Music
Rob Elder
Rob Elder is a playful mix of blue-eyed soul, slick guitar, and crooning country rhythms with a voice that surfs from solid depths to groovy falsetto highs. He delivers honest
Emily Gilbart (Youth Discoveries)
Emily Gilbart is a young singer/songwriter from Mono, Ontario. She began singing and playing guitar at age 10 and has been at it ever since. Starting with open mic nights
The Lifers
The Lifers, led by sisters Liv and Anita Cazzola, are an art-folk/rock collective from Guelph, Ontario. Their intertwined voices dynamically convey vulnerability and strength. Softly plucked strings, accordion swells, and
Drew McIvor
If music be romance, then Drew McIvor’s music just might be the first date: playful, chatty, honestly yearning to connect. With his trusty six-string, this charismatic crooner performs with a
Fork n’ Harp (Youth Discoveries)
After joining forces as fellow solo artists, Madison Galloway and Jonathan Markov take on the music scene as the duo “Fork n’ Harp”. Their mix of folk, rock,
Esther’s Family (Youth Discoveries)
Esther’s Family is the musical embodiment of ugly sweaters and awkward photos. This musical collective from London, Ontario boasts high energy shows, quirky personalities, nostalgic melodies and wholesome lyrics.