Congratulations to SK artists showcasing at the Folk Music Ontario conference this week! Check out their showcase times below.
Lancelot Knight (Saskatoon)
With his captivating voice and guitar work, Indigenous singer-songwriter, actor, and activist Lancelot Knight from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan delivers emotionally charged performances that blend genres and raise awareness on Indigenous identity and political action. With 5 singles released, this international touring artist's debut solo album will be released later this year.
OFFICIAL SHOWCASE
Saturday, October 5, 9:40pm - Mississauga East
SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE
Friday, October 4, 11:10pm - Mississauga West
Last Birds (North Portal)
Using their small prairie hometown as a backdrop, Last Birds weave together rural legends and current day experiences to form a modern prairie gothic. Their 'two voices, two guitars' approach to live performance provides an intimate storytelling experience audiences have repeatedly described as mesmerizing.
OFFICIAL SHOWCASE
Saturday, October 6, 9:05pm - Mississauga West
SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE
Friday, October 4, 12:15am - Grand Ballroom
The North Sound (Saskatoon)
At the heart of great songwriting is great storytelling. For The North Sound, songs declare joy, a hallmark of yearning, and a tender tale of honesty. Yet amidst the rawness, trials, and tribulations, there are notes of hope and happiness. This is the duo at their best: Sharing stories in the way they know how. A new album is set for Jan 2025.
SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE
Friday, October 4, 2:40pm - Grand Ballroom
Learn more: https://folkmusicontario.org/conference
