Folkus Concert Series

Folkus Concert Series Folkus is a roots-based music series held in the colder months in beautiful Almonte, Ontario. We off

Folkus began as a three-concert winter folk series in January 2002. Reception was tremendous, and we were encouraged to add a fourth show in our second year. Now in our 12th year, and with the kind support of the Ontario Arts Council, we are looking forward to another exciting series to take the chill off winter. Past Concerts

2011-2012
Royal Wood w/ Sarah Burton
Kelly Sloan / Cindy Doire (double

bill)
Hawksley Workman w/ Kyle Spinks
Brothers Chaffey / Silver Creek (double bill)

2010-2011
Jim Bryson
Selina Martin & Bidiniband
Sultans of String
Justin Rutledge

2009-2010
Lynn Miles
Lynne Hanson & Old Man Luedecke
Foggy Hogtown Boys
The Wild Turkeys & The Marigolds

2008-2009
Rob Lutes
Le Vent du Nord
Lori Cullen
Steve Dawson

2007-2008
Gregory Hoskins
Tri-Continental
Kim Barlow
Collette Savard & Jory Nash

2006-2007
Suzie Vinnick & Rick Fines
Ian Tamblyn
Layah Jane & Ember Swift
The Hootenanny Revue

2006-2007
das macht SHOW! (later named the Dust Poets), David Francey
Colin Linden
James Cohen & Tell Mama

2005-2006
Creaking Tree String Quartet
Tom Wilson with Tracey Brown
Rick Fines Trio
Eve Goldberg & Selina Martin

2004-2005
Suzie Vinnick & Paul Thorn
Peter Brown & Jennifer Noxon
Jenny Whiteley
Rick Denis & Terry Tufts

2003-2004
Stephen Fearing
Kelli Trottier
Malaika
Greg Hobbs

2002-2003
The Ragged Flowers
Terry Tufts
Peggy White

Friendly reminder about tonight's Maria Doyle Kennedy show!
04/05/2025

Friendly reminder about tonight's Maria Doyle Kennedy show!

HUGE NEWS! Tonight's Whitehorse show will go ahead as planned! We want to thank Mother Nature for going easy on us so we...
03/29/2025

HUGE NEWS! Tonight's Whitehorse show will go ahead as planned!

We want to thank Mother Nature for going easy on us so we can present a night of amazing music to our community!

See you tonight!

Hello Folkus Friends! With tonight/tomorrow’s predicted storm approaching, the Folkus team is monitoring the weather clo...
03/28/2025

Hello Folkus Friends!

With tonight/tomorrow’s predicted storm approaching, the Folkus team is monitoring the weather closely and will update this space with any impacts or changes to tomorrow’s show. We will also email ticket holders with updates and changes as needed.

We’re all VERY excited for Whitehorse, so please send good vibes for low-impact weather!

Keep an eye on your email and this space for more updates.

Above all, stay safe and look out for each other!

Better photos to come — but Lynn Miles is sounding sweet! Backed by the inimitable Rebecca Campbell on vocals and the in...
01/26/2025

Better photos to come — but Lynn Miles is sounding sweet! Backed by the inimitable Rebecca Campbell on vocals and the indomitable Keith Glass on guitar, it’s a beautiful night for folk music.

Assuring us that we’re on “The Other Side of Winter”, Jennifer Noxon and The Brindled Cats have filled the Almonte Old T...
01/26/2025

Assuring us that we’re on “The Other Side of Winter”, Jennifer Noxon and The Brindled Cats have filled the Almonte Old Town Hall with the warmth of their sound. It’s so lovely to hear them play together in a space they know so well.

Friendly reminder that if you have tickets for the SOLD OUT show with LYNN MILES and Jen Noxon & The Brindled Cats this ...
01/24/2025

Friendly reminder that if you have tickets for the SOLD OUT show with LYNN MILES and Jen Noxon & The Brindled Cats this Saturday, doors open at seven, and Showtime is at 7:30!

We're looking forward to seeing you!

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A new/old track from the fabulous Whitehorse! Coming to Folkus March 29 — passes are on sale now at Tickets Please. A li...
12/06/2024

A new/old track from the fabulous Whitehorse! Coming to Folkus March 29 — passes are on sale now at Tickets Please. A limited number of tickets will go on sale January 1.

If there’s one song that captures the wry wit and compassion built into Lyle Lovett’s entire body of work it’s the weird and wonderful narrative spun on If I had a Boat. When I was in my late teens and trying to crawl out from beneath my (fabulous) Beatles/Kinks/Who/Stones childhood, Lyle emerged as a wise elder Texan to guide me back to the American(a) roots of the former: the uncle we all deserve.

“Kiss my ass I bought a boat and I’m going out to sea” was a rallying cry for the relentless urge I had to explore the world — a cri-de-coeur for a Winnipeg kid with congenital wanderlust.

— Luke

Whitehorse's version of "If I Had A Boat" is streaming now on all platforms via Six Shooter Records — the link to listen is below.

https://SixShooterRecords.lnk.to/IfIHadABoatFA

A bit of a silver lining with the rain today. 5 Wednesdays in July has been relocated to the Old Town Hall for this even...
07/24/2024

A bit of a silver lining with the rain today. 5 Wednesdays in July has been relocated to the Old Town Hall for this evenings show. Come experience free music in this beautiful venue with amazing sound!

More music is good!

Gentle people -- LIke Puppets Up says, you cannot get by on love alone. Sponsors are a big help, and so are advance tick...
06/24/2024

Gentle people --

LIke Puppets Up says, you cannot get by on love alone. Sponsors are a big help, and so are advance ticket sales. If you're thinking of going, please buy your tickets in advance. Lots of festivals across the province are struggling in the wake of funding shortfalls, and we don't want to lose this one!

Our friends at Farmgate Cider are bringing in Newfoundland troubadour Sherman Downey for a really fun concert. Tickets ...
05/27/2024

Our friends at Farmgate Cider are bringing in Newfoundland troubadour Sherman Downey for a really fun concert. Tickets for this afternoon event are bound to go quickly — don’t leave it till the last minute!

Tickets for Sherman Downey LIVE at Farmgate Cider are now available! 🎉 Secure your spot for an afternoon of music, cider, and fun with friends and family! Hurry, they're selling fast! Get your tickets https://farmgatecider.ca/products/sherman-downey-concert-ticket!

Part performance art, part natural history, all music, The Moth Project has taken over the Almonte Old Town Hall. Feels ...
04/28/2024

Part performance art, part natural history, all music, The Moth Project has taken over the Almonte Old Town Hall. Feels like a fitting wrap-up to Arbour Week!

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Folkus began as a three-concert winter folk series in January 2002. From the beginning, this series has served as a safe haven for musicians in the colder months; but we are also a place where neighbour meets neighbour, where old friends are greeted warmly and where new friendships are formed.

Now in our second decade, and with the kind support of the Ontario Arts Council and The Government of Canada (Canadian Heritage), we are looking forward to another exciting series to take the chill off winter.

OUR VENUE

All of our series concerts are held in the Old Town Hall in Almonte, Ontario. Built in 1884, the auditorium’s soaring ceiling of hand-hewn Douglas Fir beams offers an acoustic setting unparalleled in the area. Our space has been used for recording classical and pop concerts for CBC Radio 2, folk albums by local artists, and even rock albums by visiting artists.