Joe Jencks is a 25-year veteran of the international folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter, and celebrated vocalist based in Chicago, IL. Merging conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit. Joe is noted for his unique merging of musical beauty, social consciousness, and spiritual exploration. Blending well-crafted instrumentals and vivid songwriting, Joe Jencks serves it all up with a lyric baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel.

Having penned several #1 folk songs, including the ever relevant “Lady of The Harbor,” Jencks has become a fan favorite throughout North America and is the co-founder of Brother Sun.

Juno award winning singer-songwriter-musician Cara Luft is that rare artist steeped in folk and traditional roots music almost from birth, yet willing to alter the fabric, stretch the boundaries and fearlessly bend genres and styles. A founding member of Canadian folk super-group The Wailin’ Jennys and the brainchild behind Winnipeg’s acclaimed powerhouse duo The Small Glories, Luft deserves her solid reputation as one of Canada’s finest live performers, armed with amazing tenacity, vision, energy and a contagious hilarity. To quote the roots magazine No Depression, “Luft has a rich tradition in folk music – it’s safe to assume that she knows her stuff – and upon listening it becomes quite clear that she is indeed a formidable songwriter and performer… [The] lovely Ms. Luft sets the bar for the talented few who’ll follow in her footsteps.”

Cara has a spirit that drives her to connect with people, and for this she is loved everywhere she goes. Reviewers of her live shows talk about her compelling vocals, superb musicianship, humorous anecdotes, accomplished songwriting, ability to switch between styles and the charm of her stage presence. Cara’s the real deal, there’s nothing pretentious about her. And that sense of honesty, integrity, personality and spontaneity permeates both her music and her live shows. “Long may she reign!” (Lonesome Highway)

This show is not included in either Season Pass.

The advanced price will increase to $30 on Sept. 1 2026.

Boreal is a powerhouse trio of Canadian singer-songwriters Katherine Wheatley, Tannis Slimmon and Angie Nussey. Their new album, “Winterbirds” (March 2025), has earned them Canadian Folk Music Award nominations for Album of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, and Vocal Group of the Year.

Their music brings together three distinct voices—Katherine’s is deep, steady and rooted in earthy folk; Tannis’s is ethereal, improvisational and explores sacred soundscapes; Angie is the emotional, untamed force. When they write and arrange their songs, they take advantage of these differences. The result is a unique sound that’s as cohesive as it is surprising.

With roots in Manitoba and the Ontario towns of Parry Sound and Sudbury, Boreal carries the stories of the places that shaped them, the people who touched their hearts, and the music that uplifts their spirits.

In the words of four-time Juno Award-winning songwriter David Francey: “I’ll give you three good reasons for catching Boreal in concert. There are three wonderful writers in this band, and three beautiful voices. That’s two reasons. The third is the magic that happens when these three women combine those wonderful songs and voices on stage. Each brings their own brilliance to the whole. Magical’s the word. I was transported.”

For three decades Canada’s legendary folk ensemble Tanglefoot carried the spirit of Canada in story and song across North America, the UK and parts of Europe.

Now the band brings their signature energy and warmth to a new chapter of touring, celebrating the enduring connections between the songs, friendships and audiences that have always been at the heart of their music.

Known for powerful harmonies, quick wit, and storytelling steeped in Canadian history, the band reunites Canadian Folk Music Award winners Steve Ritchie, Al Parrish, Sandra Swannell Young, and Rob Ritchie. They are joined by Rob’s son, singer/multi-instrumentalist Josh Ritchie who steps into the place once held by the late Terry Young, a tribute to both family and legacy.

This series of select performances will showcase fan favourites and hidden gems, with a spark that bridges generations through music that’s timeless, heartfelt and unmistakably Canadian.

Maggie’s Wake is a dynamic and refreshing band from Southwestern Ontario, Canada, blending the timeless roots of traditional folk with the energy of varied music styles, including jazz, Americana, and classic country. Drawing on their heritage while forging new ground, their sound is both deeply rooted and wholly original. With a passion for celebrating the rich history of folk music in a modern voice, Maggie’s Wake seeks to inspire, uplift, and bring joy to audiences everywhere.

At the heart of the band are two award-winning musical powerhouses: songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tara Dunphy (The Rizdales, Luther Wright and the Wrongs), whose soulful lead vocals and mastery of tin whistle, flute, and fiddle shine through every performance, and Lindsay Schindler (Rant Maggie Rant, Trent Severn), an internationally recognized fiddler, composer and author whose artistry is known for entrancing audiences. Together, they create a harmony-rich interplay that is the band’s signature. Rounding out the lineup is a group of equally celebrated musicians: Andrew Kosty on upright and electric bass, and Ken Palmer on acoustic and electric guitar.

Since their debut, Maggie’s Wake has lit up sold-out theatres and concert halls, steadily building anticipation for their self-titled debut album, Maggie’s Wake, which was released worldwide on March 17, 2024, to critical acclaim. Their artistry has also been recognized with multiple awards, including a Canadian Folk Music Award for Best New/Emerging Artist which they proudly accepted in April 2025.

With their passion, precision, and originality, Maggie’s Wake continues to carve out an inspiring space in the contemporary folk music landscape.

Jessica Rhaye with Bill Preeper and Sandy MacKay (aka Preeper Rhaye MacKay) is a folk trio comprised of Canadian songbird Jessica Rhaye, guitarist Bill Preeper, and multi-instrumentalist Sandy MacKay. They began working together in the folk-rock band The Ramshackle Parade.

This trio has developed a Maritime Appalachian Folk sound with a unique mix of acoustic and electric instrumentation that will take listeners back to the height of the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 60’s. The singers deliver lush 3-part harmonies, weaving and sharing lead and harmony parts for their own compositions, along with simple, yet elegant arrangements. It’s new folk music at its finest, pulling together inspiration from the likes of Woody Guthrie, Ian Tyson, and Bob Dylan. This group gets compared to a modern Peter Paul & Mary, creating an intricate vocal blend.