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Mariposa Folk Festival with Judy Collins, KT Tunstall, and more

Jul 7, 2023  ·  Tudhope Park, Orillia, ON Tudhope Park, Orillia, ON

Mariposa Folk Festival
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Mariposa Folk Festival
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Judy Collins, born in Seattle, is a versatile folk artist known for her clear voice and interpretive flair. She gained fame with hits like "Both Sides Now" and "Send in the Clowns." Throughout her six-decade career, she has covered songs by artists such as Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan and penned originals like "My Father." Collins' collaborations include Stephen Stills, who inspired "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes." Her career renaissance saw chart-topping success with Winter Stories in 2019 and her first all-original album in 2022. Her work spans genres from folk-rock to a cappella, earning her lasting acclaim.
Grammy®-nominated Scottish musician KT Tunstall gained fame with her 2004 debut, Eye to the Telescope, featuring hits like "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree." Known for blending introspective folk with electrified rock, Tunstall released an album trilogy after moving to California in 2015, including KIN and WAX. Despite losing hearing in one ear, she found solace in music.
Juno nominee and Polaris Prize longlisted musician Tim Baker, from St. John’s, Newfoundland, blends masterful songwriting with holiday warmth in "Full Rainbow of Light." Known for his international tours and selling out venues like Massey Hall, Baker continues his artistic evolution with a bridge between full-band strength and solo vulnerability.
Rufus Wainwright, born in New York's Hudson Valley, is a Juno-winning, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter known for lush, theatrical pop. Influenced by Tin Pan Alley and opera, he scored hits like "Release the Stars" and paid tribute to Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall. His diverse collaborations include Helena Bonham Carter, Florence Welch, and John Legend. Raised in Montreal, he debuted in 1998 and also composed opera and classical pieces, further showcasing his versatility.
The Wood Brothers, an American roots trio known for joyful, genre-blending music and Grammy nods, craft soulful songs with clever lyrics and rich, collaborative sound.
Toronto's Tamara Lindeman, known as The Weather Station, blends folk and pop, with acclaimed albums like Ignorance. She's toured with Bahamas and Basia Bulat.
Matt Andersen, a New Brunswick native, delivers tender folk and soul with remarkable stage presence. His widely streamed work has captivated audiences globally.
Steve Poltz, a live music phenomenon, is celebrated globally and at festivals like Bluesfest and Telluride. Collaborating with Jewel and Billy Strings, his energetic shows have won critical acclaim from Rolling Stone and beyond.
Winnipeg’s Bros. Landreth, brothers Dave and Joey, blend soulful roots and guitar-driven rock. Two-time JUNO winners, Grammy-winning songwriters, praised for heartfelt songs.
The Trews, a Canadian rock band known for hard-charging riffs and powerful vocals, blend vulnerability and optimism to explore resilience and connection in their music.
Jeremy Dutcher, a Two-Spirit artist from Tobique First Nation, mixes traditional songs with jazz, pop, and classical styles. His acclaimed album, Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa, won the 2018 Polaris Prize and a 2019 JUNO. Dutcher has performed globally and collaborated with Beverly Glenn Copeland and Yo-Yo Ma.
Born in Canada, Jill Barber blends jazz and French chanson, famed for her album "Chansons" with over 120M streams. She sings Piaf-inspired songs, collaborated with Grammy-nom Drew Jurecka.
Melbourne blues artist Lloyd Spiegel, a 14-time Australian Blues Award winner, tours globally with his unique guitar style, storytelling, and powerful vocals, reinventing blues.
Newfoundland duo Quote the Raven blend Americana and folk with lush harmonies and storytelling. Known for songs like “Back in Spring,” they’ve worked with top Canadian artists.
Born in LA and raised in Queens, Son Little (Aaron Livingston) blends blues, soul, and hip-hop. Known for Grammy-winning work with Mavis Staples and collabs with The Roots.
Led by Alberta native Nils Edenloff, The Rural Alberta Advantage is a Toronto indie folk-rock trio known for rhythmic intensity and expansive melodies. Famous for "Departing," nominated for a Polaris Prize, they achieved Billboard success with albums like "Mended with Gold" and "The Wild." Formed in 2005 with Paul Banwatt and Amy Cole, they gained traction after SXSW shows and collaborating with Saddle Creek Records. Their 2023 album "The Rise & the Fall" showcases their dynamic sound.
Born in Canada, Martha Wainwright is known for her emotive songwriting and raw style. Her fifth album, "Love Will Be Reborn," produced by Pierre Marchand, follows themes of love, pain, and rebirth. She collaborated with Marchand, known for his work with Sarah McLachlan, to create an album full of optimism.

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