Monday, August 19, 2024

2024 Ontario Folk Music Award Nominees, Including Local Arists

From the press release: 

Folk Music Ontario Announces the 2024 Ontario Folk Music Award Nominees!

The 30th annual Ontario Folk Music Awards will take place in Mississauga, Ontario on Sunday, October 6, 2024 following the Folk Music Ontario Conference.

Mississauga, ON - August 14 2024 - In recognition of the outstanding work and contributions of Folk artists and musicians from across the province of Ontario, Folk Music Ontario (FMO) is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2024 Ontario Folk Music Awards (formerly the 'Songs from the Heart Awards'). Now celebrating its 30th year, the annual award ceremony will take place as the final event of the Folk Music Ontario Conference at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ontario on Sunday, October 6, 2024 and will feature performances by a select number of nominated artists and special guests.

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Below is a complete list of nominees. Local artists are bolded

Performing Artist of the Year

Recording Artist of the Year

Album of the Year


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Saturday, August 3, 2024

New EP from Brantford's Benjamin Dakota Rogers is Emotional & Raw


Brantford's Benjamin Dakota Rogers has followed up his Juno-nominated album, Paint Horse with an equally impressive EP, Elizabeth. With 5 new offerings, he solidifies the folk/Americana sound with his unmistakable, raspy voice. Every tune is just packed with emotion and raw energy that compels the listener to hear the interesting tales that lie within. A gifted storyteller, Benjamin's lyrics will swirl in your head and lead you into a poetic narrative.

Available on: Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube

Stream the album below



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