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Loreena McKennitt
McKennitt’s eclectic Celtic blend of pop, folk and world music has sold over 14 million albums worldwide. Her recordings have achieved Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum status in 15 countries on four continents. She has twice been nominated for a GRAMMY® Award and has won two Juno Awards, as well as a Billboard International Achievement Award.
She has performed in some of the world’s most-respected and historic concert venues, from Carnegie Hall to the famous Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain and for dignitaries including the late Queen Elizabeth II and His Majesty King Charles III, and other heads of state.
Her appearance at Summerfolk, her first ever, is rare for the international artist, who will be presenting a 60-minute set largely featuring her early repertoire of traditional Irish songs.
“It will be a bit like going back to ‘touch the stone’ performing some of these traditional songs which inspired me so many years ago. Besides, this is really in my backyard,” says McKennitt. “I first began performing in folk clubs in Winnipeg and folk festivals are in my blood. I miss them terribly and am so looking forward to being a part of them again this summer.”
McKennitt will be joined by special guests The Bookends, a Stratford-based Celtic band, and several of their songs will also be included in the sets. The band also performed with her during December’s eight-city Under A Winter’s Moon Tour in Ontario. Members of the band – who have previously appeared at the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival – are Errol Fischer on fiddle and banjo, Miriam Fischer on piano and accordion, Cait Watson on whistles and flute, Pete Watson on guitars and Romano DiNillo on Bodhran.
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Magenta is a 17 year old singer-songwriter from London Ontario. Born in the UK, she pulls inspiration from her feelings and experiences as well as the experiences of others. Her music is honest and relatable. Her hope is to create music that others can be heard and acknowledged by.
Meteor Heist is a Toronto-based art-pop band. The five members met in high school, establishing their current lineup after graduating in 2021. The band has played at many venues in Toronto, Cobourg, Kingston, and Lanark County. They are currently recording their first two singles with producer Ted Sevdalis.
