David Roth (Massachusetts)
Friday October 01/10

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David Roth strikes many chords, hearts, and minds with his unique songs, offbeat observations, moving stories, sense of the hilarious, and powerful singing and subject matter. As singer/songwriter, recording artist, keynote speaker, workshop leader, and instructor, David has earned top honors at premier songwriter competitions
Kerrville (TX) and Falcon Ridge (NY) and taken his music, experience, and expertise to a wide variety of venues around the world full-time for more than two decades. The former artist-in-residence at New York’s Omega Institute is a frequent songwriting judge at several festivals, and also teaches singing, songwriting, and performance. David’s accolades extend from his live performances, to his lectures, workshops and 10 CDs.

On Sale September 13/10

And the Winner is...
Friday October 15/10

Catherine McLellan (Ontario)

2009 Canadian Folk Music Award: Best Solo Performer
At the ECMA 2010 awards, Catherine MacLellan took home Songwriter of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Best Folk Recording and Best Album, for “Water in the Ground”. Matching pure and ethereal vocals with poetic lyrics and her uncompromising song writing craft, she has become one of the most celebrated new singer/songwriters in Canada.

Old Man Leudecke (Nova Scotia)

2009 Juno: Best Roots Solo album
Chris Luedecke’s memorable melodies, poetic sense and easy charisma appeal to anyone searching for new growth from old roots. His uncliched banjo playing sparkles beautifully and dynamically. This young man with an old soul is a wild and charming storyteller. Contemporary lyrics coupled with the irresistible rhythm of the old time banjo creates a powerful audience connection.

Tim Buckley (Alberta)

2010 Calgary Folk Festival Songwriting Competition: Best Song
After being chosen as a finalist in The Calgary Folk Music Festival Songwriting Contest three years in a row, Tim is very proud to have won the 2010 songwriting competition. This native Calgarian derives his inspiration from a diverse
set of influences, including Gram Parsons, Neil Young, Lyle Lovett, Hank Williams and Old Crow Medicine show.

On Sale September 27/10

John Gorka (Minnesota) and Susan Werner (Illinois)
Friday October 29/10

Opener: After the Storm

John Gorka is an honored icon of folk tradition. Energetic acoustic music that is not a trend, not a fad, but an expression of everyday life, is his trademark. John's rich baritone voice and unique songcraft spin a magical spell: "Gorka is widely heralded for the sophisticated intelligence and provocative originality of his songs." - Boston Globe

Singer/songwriter Susan Werner weaves old with new to create original genres of music when existing ones do not suit her muse, and she keeps audiences guessing and laughing simultaneously. Her work infuses traditional music styles and methods with a contemporary worldview, challenging listeners to experience music from a fresh perspective.

On Sale October 12/10

The Once (Newfoundland)
Friday November 12/10

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Armed with bouzouki, mandolin, banjo and guitar, Andrew Dale, Geraldine Hollett and Phil Churchill deliver ballads,
shanties and original songs with riveting vocal harmonies. While Newfoundland music is known for its raucousness, The Once comes from the province’s quieter and more intimate side. Winners of four Music Newfoundland and Labrador awards in 2009 and nominated for an East Coast Music Award in 2010, The Once have quickly become highly visible on the Canadian folk/roots scene, appearing with Stuart McLean on CBC Radio’s Vinyl Café. Not only talented musicians but thespians as well, Dale, Hollett and Churchill have significant acting credits, having appeared

On Sale October 25/10

Compadres (Manitoba / Alberta)
Friday November 26/10

Opener: After the Storm

James Keelaghan and Oscar Lopez met over 15 years ago. Both emerging artists at the time, each became a leading international figure in their respective genres. In 1997, they released an album that would become one of the most notable independent Canadian roots recordings of the late 90s. “Compadres”, as they called the project, sold over 15,000 copies independently, earned a Juno nomination for Best Roots and Traditional Album – Group, and received critical praise from coast to coast. Following a highly successful tour of Australia and New Zealand, their new album features the same wild, passionate and downright fun Latin-Celtic numbers as its predecessor - along with a similar compliment of superb instrumentals and evocative ballads.

On Sale November 08/10

Lunch at Allen's (Ontario)
Friday January 14/11

Opener: After the Storm

Marc Jordan, Murray McLauchlan, Ian Thomas and Cindy Church are some of Canada's biggest and best known singer/songwriters – collectively they are the band, Lunch At Allen’s, an extraordinary musical revue. Starting from a regular gettogether of old friends at Allen's Pub & Restaurant on The Danforth in Toronto, with the addition of the
captivating voice of Cindy Church, a "lunch at Allen's" turned into an outstanding band performing some of Canada's (and the world's) most enjoyed songs. Their stage show is an intimate and humorous performance by some of Canada's finest individual performers. Their music compositions have become signature classics, recorded

On Sale November 29/10

Eileen McGann (British Columbia)
Friday January 28/11

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Juno nominee Eileen McGann, (a one-time Dalhousie resident!), is widely acclaimed as one of the best contemporary Canadian songwriters, as well as one of the finest Celtic traditional singers anywhere. Her dynamic performance style, infectious sense of humour and "hauntingly beautiful" voice delights audiences across North America and Great Britain. From awardwinning environmental anthems and stark social commentary to side-splitting political satire, her lyrics challenge, stimulate and inspire. While clearly connected to the Celtic tradition, her songs also tackle the challenges and contradictions of modern life, the journeys of the human spirit, and the beauty and fragility of the Canadian wilderness. Listeners can’t help but sing along with her 2010 release “Pocketful of Rhymes”.

On Sale January 10/11

The Paul McKenna Band (Scotland)
Friday February 11/11

Opener: After the Storm

The Paul McKenna Band has been playing traditional music, as well as original songs and tunes, throughout the U.K. since 2006. Their contemporary approach to songs never strays far from their roots with arrangements that are fresh and innovative. Paul is an outstanding singer/songwriter with a charismatic voice. Fiddler, Ruairidh Macmillan, was the 2009 winner of the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award. The driving guitar and bouzouki of David McNee, a warm pairing of Sean Gray’s flute and whistle, and the dynamic percussion of Ewan Baird is an
infectious mix. Winners of the Up and Coming Artist of the Year

On Sale January 24/11

Dala (Ontario)
Friday February 25/11

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This delightful duo dazzled us in an opening set in Oct. 2009. Since then, Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine have cut an impressive swath through the North American folk scene: performances at the 50th Anniversary Newport Folk
Festival and the New Orleans Jazz Fest, their own PBS special, “Girls of the North Country”. They’ve been highlighted on BBC2’s Good Morning Sunday program and won the 2010 Toronto Independent Music Award for Best Folk Artist. Amanda’s ethereal soprano voice blends seamlessly with Sheila’s velvety alto, creating the lush harmonies that have become their trademark. Sweetness with strength, poignancy with punch - the sheer joy with which they perform is infectious, creating instant fans with every performance.

On Sale February 07/11

Tish Hinojosa (Texas)
Friday March 11/11

Opener: After the Storm

Tish Hinojosa’s music crosses borders – between cultures, languages and musical genres. Moving with equal grace through folk, country, pop and latino styles, Tish’s music, captured in her 15 albums, is an amalgam of the cultural influences of her Mexican immigrant parents, the ‘60s and ‘70s pop/folk culture of her youth and the pure country genre that she grew to love. This enchanting Texan singer/ songwriter’s characteristic warmth and pure, soulful voice, has gained Tish a loyal audience throughout North America, Europe and beyond. She has gained the respect and admiration of many well-established musicians, recording and working with Linda Ronstadt, Joan Baez, Kris Kristofferson, Dwight Yoakam, Nanci Griffith, Pete Seeger and Los Lobos.

On Sale February 21/11

Steel Wheels (Virginia)
Friday March 25/11

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The Steel Wheels, based in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, is truly an Americana band, exploring the territories between blues and bluegrass, old-time sing-alongs and foot-stompin’ fiddle tunes. Subtle innovators, they respect the past while layering in rich textures and decidedly modern energy to forge a new sound. Their live performances are dynamic and captivating. Creative songwriter and vocal lead, Trent Wagler, provides the band with a broad range of spirited and expressive songs delivered in exceptional four-part harmonies. Jay Lapp’s signature mandolin style is remarkable and unmistakable. Brubaker’s fiddle, both lively and evocative, suits the band exactly, and Dickel’s upright
bass grounds the outfit. “There is purity

On Sale March 07/11

The Barra MacNeils (Nova Scotia)
Friday April 08/11

Opener: After the Storm

A Barra’s live concert experience is a delectable sensory treat! Multiple lead vocalists, beautiful sibling harmonies, top drawer instrumental prowess on a wide variety of acoustic, stringed, percussion and wind instruments blend with dancing, storytelling, and Gaelic songs creating a journey through an ancient culture. This is entertainment of the highest order. Steeped in the strong Celtic traditions of Cape Breton, this diverse and talented family group includes siblings Kyle, Lucy, Sheumas, Stewart, Boyd and Ryan, joined by bassist Jamie Gatti. They’ve won multiple awards and released 14 recordings. For over 20 years they have been Celtic ambassadors to sold-out audiences throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and Europe.

On Sale March 21/11