Tickets on sale now at stanfest.com

(Canso, NS) – The Stan Rogers Folk Festival, affectionately known as Stanfest, marks a major milestone this summer, celebrating its 30th anniversary and three decades of music, friendship, and community, in Canso, Nova Scotia, July 20-26, 2026.

Once a weekend camping event, the Stan Rogers Folk Festival has grown to a seven-day, county-wide music extravaganza, presenting over 50 artists from a rich diversity of genres and musical styles and offering something for everyone.

“Over the last couple of years Stanfest has grown into a massive musical event while somehow keeping the charm of the original weekend. We’re very proud of that,” says Artistic Director Steve MacIntyre. “This means more for families, more for music lovers, and more for the surrounding communities. Our 30-year celebrations will be the ultimate nod to songwriters from around the globe, and a huge tip of the hat to Stan himself.”

A Toronto writer is about to undertake one of the most personal and physically demanding tributes the city has seen in some time. From April 7 to 16, Marci Stepak will walk more than 300 kilometres to all 100 branches of the Toronto Public Library over 10 consecutive days, honouring the memory of her late mother and raising funds for the TPL Foundation.

The walk lands on the very day of the first anniversary of her mother's death. A lifelong Torontonian who held a TPL card for more than 50 years, Stepak's mother believed deeply that curiosity should cost nothing, and knowledge should belong to everyone. A few days before she died, in the same conversation where funeral plans were discussed, she reminded Marci to return her library books "so other people can enjoy them too." That detail says everything about who she was.

SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival announced the finalists for the SING! Canadian A Cappella Championships, taking place on Saturday, May 23 at 7 pm at Koerner Hall in the Telus Centre for Performance & Learning.273 Bloor Street West. Tickets go on sale today at https://www.rcmusic.com/tickets/seats/438601

The Inaugural Canadian Blues Music Awards Gala Takes the Stage March 30 at The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto — Nominees Announced Across 16 Categories

Let’s keep the celebration of the Junos weekend, and celebration on Monday Night at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto!

Celebrating Excellence in Canadian Blues

Canadian Blues Music Awards Gala

Monday, March 30, 2026

"We're all gonna shine one day / we'll stand our ground and never stray / rising tall with love and pride / while we live in dreams"

Celebrated Canadian musician, author, and visual artist Tom Wilson (Tehoháhake) today releases his luminous new video for "We Live In Dreams," co-written with award-winning Anishinaabe journalist, storyteller, and filmmaker Tanya Talaga. Produced by Tom Wilson and mixed by Gary Furniss at The Stonehouse, the song is a stirring and deeply felt anthem of Indigenous resilience, cultural pride, and the unshakeable power of community, and arrives as one of the most meaningful recordings of Wilson's remarkable career.

Marc Jordan, the visionary Brooklyn-born, Toronto-raised singer-songwriter whose work has defined the landscape of popular music for over fifty years, today announces a multi-dimensional celebration of his storied career. With the release of his authorized biography, Rhythm of My Heart, a chart-topping audiophile collection, and an intimate series of live performances, Jordan continues to expand his legacy as one of the most essential voices in the musical canon.

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Following the massive success of their JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour, global pop icons Jonas Brothers are bringing the celebration back to Canada this summer with a special ‘Greetings From Your Hometown Encore' performance at Croix Bleue Medavie Stadium in Moncton, NB on Saturday, August 8. Special guest is Arkells. TICKETS: Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday, March 20 at 10 a.m. local time at jonasbrothers.com. An artist presale will begin Tuesday, March 17 at 10 a.m. local time.

The new Encore dates extend the band’s landmark 20-year celebration, which launched with a historic hometown kickoff at MetLife Stadium and has since brought the Jonas Brothers’ career-spanning show to fans across North America and beyond. The tour has been defined by unforgettable guest appearances, emotional hometown tributes, and a setlist that highlights every era of the band’s journey. JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown is the band’s most ambitious live show to date, honoring two decades of music - from early hits like “Year 3000” to songs from their most recent album, Greetings From Your Hometown.

Tracey Savein brings an incredible eye (of the lens) capturing special moments in time. Because as the saying goes – A picture is worth a thousand words. “Any kind of photography, as I see it, is all about capturing motion and emotion. Whether the subject is raucous and rockin’ or the location is silent and still, if you can transport the viewer into a moment in time with an image and relay the energy of that moment, well, there’s your photograph.” – Tracey Savein

Stanley Clarke - March 14th @ Central Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Five-time grammy award winner and fusion pioneer of the bass, Stanley Clarke slaps and pops melodic, funk-driven grooves for bass buffs and diehards, as he returns with 4ever (his band) to Central Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake

The Inaugural Canadian Blues Music Awards Gala Takes the Stage March 30 at The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto — Nominees Announced Across 16 Categories

Celebrating Excellence in Canadian Blues
Canadian Blues Music Awards Gala
Monday, March 30, 2026
The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto
Gala Tickets Available Now
torontobluessociety.com/canadian-blues-music-awards-2/

Tracey Savein brings an incredible eye (of the lens) capturing special moments in time. Because as the saying goes – A picture is worth a thousand words. “Any kind of photography, as I see it, is all about capturing motion and emotion. Whether the subject is raucous and rockin’ or the location is silent and still, if you can transport the viewer into a moment in time with an image and relay the energy of that moment, well, there’s your photograph.” – Tracey Savein

Julian Taylor - February 28th @ TD Hall, Toronto

Award-winning Toronto Troubadour, Julian Taylor delivers a lush experience of heartfelt, acoustic stories and dynamic, electrified songs woven together while transcending his audience at TD Hall in Toronto

Encore memoirs launch for Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A ’90s Rock Memoir
Part of Wavelength Music Festival + Conference 2026
Presented with Sonic Boom
In partnership with TO Live
Sunday March 22, 2026
The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, Toronto / 3pm
$19.99 plus taxes and fees via DICE
bit.ly/EncoreMAdM

Encore, encore! Canadian alternative legend Melissa Auf der Maur’s book launch at the AGO sold out so quickly that we had to add a second date: join us for “Nineties Tea Time” with Melissa Auf der Maur. For this music-centric talk at delightfully grungy local music venue The Garrison, Melissa will chat in conversation with Emilie Hanskamp, Toronto music journalist and creator of the influential music discovery channel @emilietheaux.

The Birdsong Kensington Sound Salon Showcase will begin May 11th 2026

Canadian charity Birdsong New Music Foundation has partnered with Kensington Sound to continue producing new Birdsong artists in Kensington Market. The collaboration brings together Birdsong’s mission-driven support for musical artists living with mental illness with Kensington Sound’s state-of-the-art production facilities.

Tracey Savein brings an incredible eye (of the lens) capturing special moments in time. Because as the saying goes – A picture is worth a thousand words. “Any kind of photography, as I see it, is all about capturing motion and emotion. Whether the subject is raucous and rockin’ or the location is silent and still, if you can transport the viewer into a moment in time with an image and relay the energy of that moment, well, there’s your photograph.” – Tracey Savein

Kim Mitchell - February 15th @ The Regent Theatre, Oshawa

 Canadian rock icon, Kim Mitchell is indeed a wild party having a blast playing all the big hits for a stuffed house of diehard Max and Rockland fans alike at The Regent Theatre in Oshawa

Acclaimed Irish Trio Blends English and Italian Lyrics in Stunning Live Recording From Upcoming ‘The Celtic Tenors: Live at the Empire Theatre’ Out March 20, 2026

The Celtic Tenors - Ireland's internationally celebrated vocal trio – have released their stirring rendition of "Perfect Symphony," out now through Slammin’ Media and Believe Distribution. Captured live at The Empire Theatre in Belleville, Ontario, the performance transforms Ed Sheeran's modern classic into an intimate crossover experience that showcases the group's signature ability to bridge contemporary songcraft with timeless Irish folk sensibility. The single arrives as the second preview of their forthcoming album ‘The Celtic Tenors: Live at The Empire Theatre,’ marking an exciting new chapter for founding member Matthew Gilsenan, alongside Daryl Simpson BEM and dynamic new tenor George Hutton.

Largely Canadian Lineup to Gather at Riverstone Campus Along the Saugeen River July 10-12, 2026 | Durham, Ontario

Complete Lineup: Blackie & The Rodeo Kings • Tim Baker • The Bros. Landreth • Reuben & The Bullhorn Singers • Tom Wilson • Begonia • Georgia Harmer • Amanda Rheaume • ONTARIANS • Union Duke • Mountain Head • Benjamin Dakota Rogers • Sammy Tweedy • Youngtree & Carole Bee • Graven • Less Toches • Jolie Anastasia • JD Crosstown • Shjaane Glover • Golden Scoundrels • Brank Oh!

JUNO Award-winning powerhouse Crystal Shawanda returns with Sing Pretty Blues, the album that just earned her a 2026 JUNO Award nomination for Blues Album of the Year. The record takes listeners on a soulful journey through blues and southern country soul, paying homage to the classic sounds of Stax, Chess, and Motown. United by themes of resilience, self-worth, and independence, the songs reflect Shawanda’s refusal to settle in love, life, or business, delivering a powerful statement of strength and self-discovery.

We caught up with Crystal at her home in Nashville, Tennessse and asked how she felt about the current 2026 Juno Nomination for Blues Album of the Year.

“I was actually surprised! I really wasn’t expecting to be nominated at all so to be in the category of Blues Album of the Year is an incredible honour. I crossed over from Country to Blues in 2013-2014, so I truly feel blessed to be accepted by the Blues Community. No matter whether I win or not, I still appreciate being able to say Juno-nominated. I am proud to be there with all my respected peers.”

Tracey Savein brings an incredible eye (of the lens) capturing special moments in time. Because as the saying goes – A picture is worth a thousand words. “Any kind of photography, as I see it, is all about capturing motion and emotion. Whether the subject is raucous and rockin’ or the location is silent and still, if you can transport the viewer into a moment in time with an image and relay the energy of that moment, well, there’s your photograph.” – Tracey Savein

Ammoye/Tribute to Jimmy Cliff - February 1st @ The Flex Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto

Jamaican-Canadian sensation, Ammoye pays homage to Jimmy Cliff during an all-star tribute at Kuumba 2026 down at The Fleck Theatre, Harbourfront Centre in Toronto

TORONTO, ON — Now celebrating its 24th year, Winterfolk XXIV returns February 13 to 15, 2026 at the Tranzac Club, bringing together folk, roots, blues, and world music in an intimate, listening-room setting. A long-running Toronto festival and registered not-for-profit, Winterfolk champions established artists, elevates emerging voices, and builds community through carefully curated live performances and artist-led workshops.

Winterfolk offers audiences a warm, welcoming space where acoustic music thrives and Toronto’s cultural scene comes together during the heart of winter. With multiple rooms, thematic programming, and interactive workshops, the festival provides a rare opportunity to experience artists up close while exploring the stories, traditions, and ideas behind the music.

Seven years ago, when COVID hit, I was grounded from travelling and doing my keynote speaker appearances in Europe. And that is how Cashbox Radio was born. Now with listeners in Germany, Brazil, UK, Norway, Finland, Sweden, France, USA, Philippines our listeners are from all over world, once again showing music has no borders.

We gathered as music professionals, and we compiled an eclectic library that now exceeds over 7,500 tracks from all eras and many countries. And we are adding new songs daily.

So then we thought we should have a way to combine indie artists with hit artists to compile what could the Top Ten of most requested songs on the station every month.

Here are the Top Ten (in alphabetical order) for The Top Ten Pick Hits for February 2026.
 

Bruno Mars - I Just Might