August 15th – 17th, 2025

Performers

Interested in playing at Summerfolk? Follow this link to fill out and application. Applications close Feb 28/2025

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Delhi 2 Dublin
The Pairs
Danny Michel
CatherineMcLellan
Catherine MacLellan
Trout Fishing in America
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Sechile Sedare
EmmG2
Emm Gryner
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John Wort Hannam
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Amber May

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Delhi 2 Dublin

Nurtured by equal parts raucous underground bass parties and all ages folk festivals, ​Delhi 2 Dublin​’s always distinctive sound has evolved over the past decade into its own decisive genre, freshly styled, “Subcontinental Pop” — a name that conveys both its deep South Asian roots and its expansive, crazy-fun appeal. The beautifully supercharged complexity of their sound flows from high-level folk, alternative-pop, with contemporary training, blended and delivered across an array of acoustic instruments — dhol, tabla, violin, guitar — and electronic beats, immersed in smart, heavy, sometimes gritty, and almost invariably joyful beats.

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The Pairs

This Internationally touring band of celebrated songwriters greet every stage with a genuine, quirky presence and unbottled chemistry. Their sibling harmonies and familial banter quickly connects them to their audience. Whether The Pairs are playing an intimate house concert or a sold out show at a Performing Arts Centre, these classically trained vocalists make it their mission to employ three-part harmony and honest storytelling as the mighty tools that soften and connect us. The Pairs will release their fourth studio album in spring 2025. This record aims to encapsulate the authentic, minimalistic, and acoustic style performances the trio has become known for.     

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Danny Michel

Danny Michel is a Canadian singer-songwriter and producer celebrated for his eclectic musical style and adventurous spirit. His work blends rock, pop, folk, and world music with introspective, socially conscious, and environmentally focused lyrics. With a loyal fan base, Danny has earned multiple accolades, including Juno and Polaris Prize nominations, as well as the CFMA’s “Producer of the Year” award.

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Catherine MacLellan

Catherine MacLellan has been captivating audiences around the world with her music for over two decades. Born and raised in the idyllic province of Prince Edward Island, Catherine’s songs reflect her deep connection to the land and the people that call it home. Her passion for songwriting runs in the family; her father, Gene MacLellan, wrote beloved hits like “Snowbird” and “Put Your Hand in the Hand.”

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TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA

Trout Fishing in America is bassist/vocalist Keith Grimwood (who occasionally plays fiddle) and guitar/banjo/bouzouki player/vocalist Ezra Idlet. The two have been writing songs and performing together as Trout for the past 46 years. They have toured extensively through the United States, several Canadian provinces, and even parts of Europe, clocking well over a million miles of travel. Trout Fishing in America is an eclectic folk/rock band who write songs for all ages. As individuals, they are about as different as one can imagine. Together, they blend seamlessly in a way that has captured the imagination (and hearts) of audiences of all ages for over four decades. 

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sechile sedare

Sechile Sedare are on a musical journey that bridges the past and the present, the personal and the universal. This duo transcends genres and resonates deeply with the spirit of the land they come from. Sechile Sedare—meaning ‘my younger brother, my older sister’ in the Dene language—represents the powerful connection of family, culture, and storytelling.

Born and raised in the Northwest Territories, Leela and Jay Gilday draw from their Dene heritage and a lifetime of shared experiences. Leela, a JUNO Award-winning artist, brings her soaring vocals and heartfelt lyrics, and Jay brings his passionate voice, textured guitar chops, and captivating storytelling. Together, they harmonize in a way only siblings can—capturing nostalgia, humour, and reflection in every note.

Their songs tell stories of family, land, and fate—With deep roots in the Northern wilderness, and voices that echo across generations, Sechile Sedare invites us all to listen closely and connect with the rhythms of life and the land.

Sechile Sedare bring depth and serenity to their performances: each note they play is crafted to evoke not just sound, but a story—an experience that resonates on a deeply emotional level.

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emm gryner

From the stages of Glastonbury Festival to the set of Saturday Night Live, my life has been a kaleidoscope of music, creativity, and unapologetic passion. As an artist, I’ve shared my voice on world-class stages and collaborated with legends like David Bowie and Def Leppard, while pioneering my own path in a music industry rife with change.

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John Wort Hannam

John Wort Hannam has been on his folk and roots-fueled troubadour journey for two decades, spinning song writing gold from the chaff of the lives he has encountered and those within his fertile imagination. Twenty-two years in, he shows no sign of slowing down.  In fact, he’s gaining both momentum and a wider audience, winning two 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards for Solo Artist of the Year and Contemporary Album of the Year. Add to this a Juno Award nomination, a Kerrville New Folk Win, a previous Canadian Folk Music Award, and it’s easy to see why audiences and critics alike hear something special in his narrative and lyrically driven songs.  Effortlessly mixing rich and clear timbered vocals with lyrics that tug at the heart, his sound is both unique and familiar.

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Amber May

Amber May is a folk-Americana singer-songwriter with roots deep in the wilderness of Northwestern Ontario. Her journey in music began early, singing from the age of three and penning her first songs by twelve. Amber started performing at local festivals and small gatherings, captivating audiences with her raw, soulful voice and authentic lyrics that echo the rugged beauty of her homeland.

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JD Crosstown

It is rare to meet a man of few words these days, especially one with surreal talents. Maybe it’s that JD Crosstown’s songwriting speaks for itself. This local musician is both humble and skilful, but before he broke into the music scene and has since gone “full steam ahead” as he puts it, he was first just a kid playing guitar by the fire.

Crosstown grew up in Neyaashiinigmiing, the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, and has family up north, giving him both Cree and Ojibwe heritage. His dad and uncle played guitar in his younger years, inspiring him to start as early as nine years old. Their old folk tunes stuck with a young JD, often playing classics like The Band and Bob Dylan, both of whom are still big influences.

Crosstown has always gravitated towards folk music, for its ability to connect with the audience, and describes his own music as traditional folk, country, and blues. There are several people to thank for helping to shape his sound and advance his musical career. One of which is local guitar legend, Pete Devlin. Many advised JD to connect with Devlin, and when they finally crossed paths, Devlin helped to connect Crosstown with other musicians in the area, like Morgan Barrie, a Summerfolk Youth Discoveries judge, who urged Crosstown to apply, anticipating the young man would be the perfect fit for a coveted festival spot. Crosstown played on the grand ol’ Summerfolk stage the following year, and the crowd loved him.

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Terra Lightfoot

Whether you’re talking about her as a songwriter, guitarist or vocalist, one thing is indisputable: roots rocker Terra Lightfoot is a ferocious talent. Her songs tap into the raw emotion of hearts supercharged by love, loneliness and temptation. Her playing melds expert finger‐picking and distorted, hook‐heavy melodies. And her elemental voice commands attention and awe, whether on slow‐burning soul ballads or hard‐charging rock numbers. Terra released her self‐titled debut album in 2011; its critically acclaimed follow‐up, 2015’s Every Time My Mind Runs Wild, marked the artist’s arrival as a striking songwriter and compelling live performer. 2017 brought two new albums: the orchestral collaboration Live in Concert and her third studio album, New Mistakes, the latter nominated for Adult Alternative Album of the Year at the 2018 JUNO Awards and long‐listed for the Polaris Music Prize.

On her new CD, Healing Power Lightfoot showcases her considerable clout as a pop songsmith, delivering a dozen stunning tracks that together represent a career high. The album is her third outing with producer Gus van Go, and it is tribute to her creative ambitions and capacity that the collaboration is yet another quantum leap in her artistic development. 

 

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