Summerfolk Archives
Take a look back at past performers we loved and wrote about.
Half a Century of Love, Peace, and Music
Fred Penner
At a recent keynote address to an early childhood education conference, acclaimed family entertainer, singer/songwriter, composer, actor, writer, author, TV host and keynote speaker Fred Penner delivered a simple, yet
Joel Morelli
Joel Morelli was born and raised in Owen Sound and was launched into the local music scene at an early age. He soon developed a reputation as an unassuming character
Kunle
An acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter, Kunle’s folk and soul music bridges contemporary styles with roots in West African rhythms and stories. Nigerian-born and currently based in Toronto, Kunle brings together
Urban Highlanders
Bagpipes, whistles, 6-string violin, soprano sax, piccolo, clarinet, acoustic guitar, mandolin, an array of drums and percussion… all join the fray in an inspired musical dust-up. Based in Toronto, the URBAN HIGHLANDERS
The Kubasonics
The Kubasonics are arguably Newfoundland’s finest Ukrainian band. Winners of three 2017 MusicNL Awards (Group of the Year, Folk/Roots Artist of the Year, The Overcast Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year),
Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar
2018 has all the signs of being the break out year for Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar. The group’s latest recording, entitled Run to Me, was just released on April 27 2018.