10/01/2025
Aysanabee’s “The Way We’re Born Tour” in Orillia November 29!
Orillia, October 1, 2025, 10:00am
The Mariposa Folk Festival opens its 2025-26 concert series with two-time Juno award winner, Aysanabee.
“Aysanabee is no stranger to the Orillia area, having performed at the Mariposa Folk Festival in 2022 and An Autumn Mariposa in 2023,” said Mariposa Folk Festival President Pam Carter. “This tour features his 2025 album release, Edge of the Earth, which is garnering much praise across the country.”
“Singer-songwriter and guitarist JD Crosstown is the special guest performer at Aysanabee’s November 29 concert,” Carter said. “Mariposa fans at our 2023 Showcase experienced JD Crosstown’s talents firsthand, and now he’s back.”
The concert is on Saturday, November 29 at St. Paul's Centre, 62 Peter Street North in downtown Orillia. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35, including taxes and fees, and are available at the Mariposa Festival office, 10 Peter Street South, Orillia, or at mariposafolk.com.
Tickets available at this link:
https://www.universe.com/events/mariposa-in-concert-presents-aysanabee-tickets-FPGXSZ
Aysanabee
Join two-time JUNO Award-winning Oji-Cree artist Aysanabee (Ace-in-abbey) on his first-ever headlining tour, The Way We’re Born Tour, supporting the June 2025 release of his sophomore album Edge Of The Earth. Following two incredible Canadian support tours with Allison Russell and Dan Mangan, this spring’s Eastern Canadian tour, as well as countless global festival appearances, it is now time for Aysanabee to take center stage and share his powerful music—including the radio hit singles "Nomads," “We Were Here”, "Somebody Else" and his newest radio charting single “Edge Of The Earth”—along with his engaging storytelling.
The alternative indie artist, of Sucker Clan from the Sandy Lake First Nation, a remote fly-in community in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, now calls Toronto home. He began making music under his mother’s maiden name when moments of stillness allowed him to slow down and create music that truly represented him as an artist. He’s been compared to Hozier and Kings of Leon, among others.
In March 2024, Aysanabee made history as the first Indigenous artist to win the JUNO Awards for Alternative Album of the Year and the coveted Songwriter of the Year for his EP Here and Now. His debut album, Watin (Nov 2022), named after his grandfather, combined music and journalism with artistry and expression and was shortlisted for the 2023 Polaris Music Prize.
JD Crosstown
JD Crosstown is a singer-songwriter and guitarist whose work bridges the traditions of folk, country, and blues. Raised in Neyaashiinigmiing (Chippewas of Nawash Territory), Ontario, Crosstown began playing guitar at a young age, influenced by the classic sounds of artists such as Bob Dylan, and The Band.
His early exposure to music was through family and community that evolved into a serious artistic pursuit, now culminating in performances across both sides of the Atlantic, touring across Canada and Europe.
Crosstown’s live performances are marked by their emotional intimacy and technical skill. Whether performing solo or collaborating with fellow musicians, he continues to build a reputation as a compelling storyteller and skilled musician.
His work is grounded in tradition, yet unafraid to explore new sonic territory—making him an artist to watch in the evolving landscape of contemporary music.
In May 2025, Crosstown released his debut full-length album, Takin’ My Time, which features 11 original tracks including “Wildflower,” and “Grey Goose.”
The Mariposa Folk Festival’s 2025-26 Concert Series is sponsored by Alleycats Music & Art, Apple Annie’s Café, Back to Function, CanPro Plumbing, Cathy Cleary, Dapper Depot, Dentistry on West, Tim & Rhonda Lauer, Lavender Hills Farm, Paul Raymond & Natalie Little, Amy & Al Wallace, Woodland Tree Service.
