Daniel Raymond: What We’re Trying to Become

Daniel Raymond's NEW 4-Song EP is available now on all music streaming services.  This new 4-song EP was produced by Ottawa's Jim Bryson.  

Canadian Beats notes that "The EP is a testament…

Developing Artists 2023: Sarah Jane Scouten, Jessie Gosling & Nicholas Campbell

We are pleased to release the fourth in a series of performances recorded live at the Folk Music Ontario (FMO) Conference! This video features Jessie Gosling & Nicholas Campbell,…

Kristin Lindell & Jesse Whiteley: Live @ Art House
 
Kristin Lindell & Jesse Whiteley
Friday, April 12, 2024 - 9:00 p.m. EDT
Art House - Ottawa

Kristin Lindell and Jesse Whiteley will dish up toe tapping roots infused with folk…

Union Duke: Coming In Clear 

Toronto Folk-Rock mainstays Union Duke released their brand new single "Coming In Clear" Friday April 5th, and celebrated with a sold-out release party at the Rivoli. Recorded with local super-producer Aaron Goldstein, this…

Nathan Sloniowski: The Lost Love Letter to a Small Town

Nathan Sloniowski's latest album is "The Lost Love Letter to a Small Town". It's a nine-song tribute to what he calls “the collage of open-hearted dreamers who grew me…

The 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards were presented over the weekend, during two gala concerts Saturday, April 6th and Sunday, April 7th held at the beautiful Majestic Theatre in St. John's, Newfoundland! 

The…

Old Man Luedecke: Live @ Greenbank Folk Music Society

Old Man Luedecke
Presented by the Greenbank Folk Music Society
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Greenbank Centennial Hall - Greenbank, ON
Doors open at 7pm / show 8pm Reserve tickets at 905…

We are pleased to release the third in a series of performances recorded live at the Folk Music Ontario (FMO) Conference! The FMO Developing Artist Program (DAP) is a highlight of our annual event… with learning and music galore! This…

Leverage For Mountains & The Salt Cellars: Live @ Haliburton County Folk Society
 
Haliburton County Folk Society Presents
Leverage for Mountains
w/ The Salt Cellars
Saturday Apr. 20, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Highland Hills United Church - Minden Hills, ON…

Since the Federal budget process began in August 2023, FMO has been working with the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA), helping them to advocate for the live music sector:

• The #FutureOfLIVE campaign, advocating for more funding for CAPF and…

Magic Machine: Live @ The Rainbow  

Ottawa’s Magic Machine is bringing their Folky-Theatrical goodness back to the stage on April 13! Joined by the incomparable Ottawa Guitar Trio and backing up fellow FMO Member Sarah Segal-Lazar, this show is…

Emily Jean Flack: Live @ Coulson Concerts

"The Coulson Concerts" are back this year with an exciting line-up of Canadian musical artists. This folk and roots series is presented in a quaint historic church in Oro-Medonte, located in the hamlet…

The Folk Music Ontario Developing Artist Program (DAP) is a highlight of our annual conference… with learning and music galore! This video is the second in a series of performances recorded live at the FMO Conference! This video features Francesca…

Oddeline: Mercury Ascendant
 
Ottawa-based folk musician Oddeline’s new single, Mercury Ascendant, wears its influences from the darker side of classic folk music on its sleeve. Taking inspiration from Nick Drake, Francoise Hardy, Bob Dylan, and Leonard Cohen, the…

Sarah Segal-Lazar: 401+ Tour
 
In support of her new album Valleys, produced by Canadian folk luminary Matthew Barber, Sarah Segal-Lazar is heading out on THE 401+ TOUR! 

From Ottawa to Toronto (plus a few special ancillary additions):

• Apr 13 •…

Tragedy Ann: Every Morning

Tragedy Ann welcomes Spring and invites a moment of gratitude with their new animated music video "Every Morning". 

Alongside Garth Laidlaw and Jenna Kessler, Liv & Braden created the concept and conducted…

Folk Night at the Registry: Tom Chapin & Mark Rust

Two great upcoming shows from Folk Night at the Registry in Kitchener! Tickets are available for both in person and online shows… see below for availability! 

Folk Night at the…

The Folk Music Ontario Developing Artist Program is a highlight of our annual conference… with learning and music galore! We are very pleased to release this first in a series of performances recorded live at the FMO Conference! This video…

FMO 2024: Developing Artist Program Applications Open!

Folk Music Ontario Conference
October 3-6, 2024 - Mississauga, ON
Developing Artist Program Applications Deadline: April 15, 2024

The FMO Developing Artist Program (formerly known as the FMO Youth Program) is a…

Matt Zaddy: What Comes Around
 
Matt Zaddy has released a live acoustic version of his latest single 'What Comes Around'. The acoustic video just hit over 100k views on YouTube, and the song and is a semifinalist in…

Danté Ravenhearst: Half Sun/Half Moon 

Toronto-based musician Danté Ravenhearst follows the success of her debut single Asphalt (featured in Canadian Beats, Crooked Forest, Eclectic Music Lover and playlists from Exclaim! and Music Mecca) with the release of her debut…

Angela Saini: On Tour

After the release of her song "SAY" and recent announcement as Semi-Finalist in the 2024 International Songwriting Competition, Angela Saini is hitting the road for some select dates in Ontario. She will be joining fellow FMO…

Brian Tremblay: I Walked for Miles

Brian Tremblay releases a new single that was inspired by the time his vehicle broke down on a remote Northern Ontario highway. I Walk For Miles is the latest from Tremblay and came about…

John Ian: In Limbo 

“In Limbo” was released by John Ian on February 1st as a work in progress album/interim EP. It is only available on Bandcamp and currently features six old and new songs that were recorded and produced…

SHOWCASE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS YEAR'S CONFERENCE

FMO 2024: SHOWCASE DEADLINE TOMORROW!

Folk Music Ontario Conference
October 3-6, 2024 - Mississauga, ON
Showcase Applications Deadline: March 13, 2024 - 5:00pm EST
Click here for more info and to…