Fri 7pm at FT; Sat 1pm at FT; Sun 10am at FT
Sponsored by: Harwood House Bed & Breakfast

James Keelaghan, a folk singer-songwriter, with a strong focus on social justice issues, has been sharing his uncanny knack for finding incredible stories and turning them into powerful songs since 1987. Read More…

Fri 10:30pm at Paddy’s; Sat 2:30pm at FT; Sat 7pm at FT
Sponsored by: The Stella Rose B&B

Ryan Cook has developed a progressive style of country that is both traditional and innovative … a hardcore troubadour/travelling songwriter, born close to Yarmouth, NS. Read More…

Sat 11:15am at Whittle; Sat 10am (11:45am) at Market; Sun 1pm at FT
Sponsored by: Victoria’s Historic Inn

Fortunate Ones are Andrew James O’Brien and Catherine Allan. O’Brien established himself as a singer/songwriter with his 2011 record, “Songs for Searchers,” which garnered several nominations and awards. Allan found her voice in a musical family and became part of the band formed by O’Brien and her brother. Read More…

Sat 1pm at FT; Sat 7pm at FT
Sponsored by: Long & McQuade

Donovan Woods, an acclaimed recording artist, performer and in-demand country and folk songwriter from Toronto to Nashville, with a voice as distinctive as his lyrics. Read More…

Sat Noon at Tent (Parade); Sat 2:30pm at Market; Sat 10:30pm at Old O
Sponsored by: Aaron Allen Web & Media Design

This balkan-klezmer-gypsy-party-punk-super-band, a fifteen-piece wave of sound, started as a quartet of buskers in Toronto in 2010. Read More…

Sat 7pm at FT; Sun 10am at FT
Sponsored by: Just Us Coffee Roasters

Ruth Moody is a two-time Juno Award winning singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is also a founding member of the internationally renowned trio The Wailin’ Jennys and former lead singer of the Canadian Roots band Scruj MacDuhk. Read More…

Fri 7pm at FT; Sat 2:30pm at FT
Sponsored by: Acadia University

Dave Gunning is a captivating, seasoned performer whose writing includes flavours of Irish, Scottish, folk and country musical styles. The prolific Pictou County native has ten acclaimed albums to his credit since 1997, garnering numerous nominations and awards, including ECMAs. Read More…

Fri 7pm at FT; Fri 10:30pm at Paddy’s; Sat 11:15am at Whittle; Sun 10am at FT | Sponsored by: Herbin Jewellers

The Bombadils are a folk ensemble comprised of four musicians from across Canada who began their journey together while at McGill University, Montreal, QC., motivated by a shared curiosity in Celtic and bluegrass traditions. Read More…

Fri 10:30pm at Old O
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival

Swingology play light and lively acoustic gypsy swing. Their repertoire includes classic tunes, Django originals and modern tunes adapted to the irresistible gypsy swing style. Read More…