Edmonton Folk Music Festival Edmonton Tickets - Gallagher Park

LineUp

Half Moon Run

1 concert

Half Moon Run, formed via Craigslist in Montreal's Mile End in 2009, features multi-instrumentalists Devon, Conner, and Dylan. The band released their platinum debut, "Dark Eyes" in 2012, and has won two Juno Awards with their inventive musical style.

Margo Price

33 concerts

Margo Price, US singer-songwriter, excels in rock with hits addressing social issues. Known for tackling industry double standards and farmers' rights, she joined Farm Aid’s board in 2021.

Old Crow Medicine Show

12 concerts

Old Crow Medicine Show, started by busking, gained fame after Doc Watson discovered them. Known for “Wagon Wheel”, they won 2 Grammys and are Grand Ole Opry members.

The Teskey Brothers

3 concerts

Australian brothers Sam and Josh Teskey captivate with their soulful blues, folk, and rock. Known for timeless albums, a Grammy nod, and ARIA wins, they're a global sensation.

Tim Baker

3 concerts

Tim Baker's EP, Along The Mountain Road, complements his album The Festival with themes of returning to Newfoundland roots and exploring pandemic impacts through a musical journey of varied emotions.

Bella White

4 concerts

Calgary-born Bella White blends fresh country/folk with deep bluegrass roots. Known for her debut album "Just Like Leaving," she embraces musical freedom, transcending traditional styles as a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

Gregory Alan Isakov

24 concerts

Born in Johannesburg, now in Colorado, Gregory Alan Isakov is a horticulturist turned musician known for indie-rock and folk. With albums like "Evening Machines" (Grammy-nominated) and "Appaloosa Bones," his velvet baritone captivates listeners. He tours internationally and collaborates with U.S. symphonies. Offstage, he runs Starling Farm in Boulder County.

Sona Jobarteh

4 concerts

Born in Gambia to a Griot family, Sona Jobarteh is the first female virtuoso Kora player. She blends traditional music with modern styles, gaining global recognition and advocating for social and educational reforms in Africa.

Greensky Bluegrass

14 concerts

Formed in Kalamazoo, Greensky Bluegrass merges rock and Americana, known for hits like "If Sorrows Swim." They’ve shared stages with Béla Fleck and hit #1 on bluegrass charts.

Sue Foley

7 concerts

Sue Foley, infused with Texas blues & influenced by Austin, champions her beloved pink paisley Fender "Pinky" across classics & originals like "Dallas Man" on "Pinky's Blues."

The Secret Sisters

6 concerts

Alabama-born The Secret Sisters blend country-folk in their harmonious songs addressing life, love, and womanhood's challenges. Known for deep lyrics and captivating style, they inspire with insightful themes.

Nick Shoulders

10 concerts

Nick Shoulders blends punk's defiance with gritty country music, rooted in his family's vocal traditions. Known for his authentic, joyful style, he often collaborates with influences like Hazel Dickens.

Valerie June

4 concerts

Valerie June, known for her distinctive voice and style, is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter from Tennessee. She blends love and joy in her music, with albums like "Pushin’ Against A Stone" and "The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers." Praised by Bob Dylan, she has collaborated with M. Ward, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and Norah Jones. Her songs resonate with emotional honesty and optimism.

Grace Petrie

4 concerts

Grace Petrie is a folk singer-songwriter and activist from Leicester, UK, known for her emotive anthem "Farewell to Welfare." Her witty takes on life, love, and politics have made her a respected voice in UK's folk scene.

Jill Barber

3 concerts

Born in Canada, Jill Barber is celebrated for her French songs like "Chansons," favored worldwide with over 120M streams. Known for her unique "Je ne sais quoi," she collaborated with Grammy-nominee Drew Jurecka.

Aysanabee

16 concerts

Aysanabee, an award-winning Oji-Cree artist, blends indie, soul, and electronic sounds. First Indigenous artist to win Canada's JUNO for Alternative Album and Songwriter of the Year.

DakhaBrakha

20 concerts

DakhaBrakha is a world-music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Founded by avant-garde director Vladyslav Troitskyi, they blend Ukrainian folk with global rhythms, using Indian, Arabic, African, and Australian instruments. Known for powerful vocals and theatrical performances, their unique "ethnic chaos" sound promotes cultural liberation worldwide.

Julian Taylor

6 concerts

Toronto-born Julian Taylor is a singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of folk and rock. His acclaimed album "The Ridge" earned multiple award nominations including two Juno Awards. Taylor has captivated audiences globally, with standout tracks echoing themes of resilience and identity.

Dervish

1 concert

Born in Sligo, Ireland, Dervish is renowned for fiery live shows and masterful arrangements. Known for 'The Great Irish Songbook,' they've collaborated with Vince Gill and Rhiannon Giddens, and won a BBC Radio 2 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Le Vent du Nord

1 concert

Le Vent du Nord, a cornerstone of Canadian folk, hails from Quebec. Known for French-Canadian and Celtic influences, they shine with rich harmonies sung in French. Their Juno-winning debut in 2003 set the stage for collaborations with De Temps Antan and award-winning albums like "Symphonique."

Mariel Buckley

13 concerts

Mariel Buckley, alt-folk artist, renowned for heartfelt songwriting, debuted with miles-toured experience. Known for "Everywhere I Used To Be", collaborates with producer Marcus Paquin.

Crystal Shawanda

1 concert

Crystal Shawanda, from the Wikwemikong reserve in Ontario, is an Indigenous Blues musician. Formerly a country artist with RCA, she later embraced the blues, inspired by her youth. Known for her powerful voice, she's released multiple blues albums with True North Records, performed at the 2013 Obama Inauguration, and is a motivational speaker.

The Paper Kites

30 concerts

The Paper Kites, an Australian band, blend folk/rock/Americana, boasting over a billion streams. Known for hits like 'Bloom,' certified platinum in multiple countries, they've toured globally, captivating audiences with heartfelt performances. Their albums earned ARIA nominations for Best Blues & Roots and Best Adult Contemporary Album.