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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014/15ExEcutivE committEEPresidentAlex Sinclair ................................pmsinc@interlog.com

vice President Rachel Barreca .......moxy.woman.creations@gmail.com

treasurerJan Cody ................................ janicecody@rogers.com

SecretaryAmie Therrien ..................amie@balsampiermusic.com

member-at-LargeShawna Caspi ..........................info@shawnacaspi.com

StAFF

Executive DirectorAlka Sharma ................asharma@folkmusicontario.ca

office manager Jennifer Ellis ...................... jellis@folkmusicontario.ca

volunteer coordinator William Meloche .............register@folkmusicontario.ca

Bookkeeper .................................................Lynn Rae

Youth Program coordinator ............. Treasa Levasseur

Art Beat coordinator .................................... Jill Zmud

Phone: 1-866-292-6233 or 613-560-5997

Fax: 613-560-2001

www.folkmusicontario.caMailing address: 508-B Gladstone Avenue, ottawa, oN K1R 5P1Please visit bit.ly/18LoEZK for ad rates, formats and sizes.Submissions and pictures welcome! We cannot guarantee inclusion of your submission in Folk Prints (but we’ll try!). Please send submissions in text format only. If you have pictures, call us before sending them.

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The views expressed in this magazine are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of Folk Music Ontario. Questions or comments regarding Folk Prints should be brought to the attention of Alka Sharma at asharma@folkmusicontario.ca. Articles and photos may not be reprinted without the express written permission of the author and/or photographer.

DiREctoRS

Nicole Colbeck ................nicole.littleacorn@gmail.com

James Keelaghan .............................. jkinfo@mac.com

Jani Lauzon ............................... lauzon75@gmail.com

Brad McEwen ...........................mill_race@yahoo.com

Scott Merrifield ........................smerrifield@eastlink.ca

Katharine Partridge.................................katharine.a.partridge@gmail.com

Preetam Sengupta ............... preetam@lamavision.com

Jerry Switzer .................. jswitzer@feehelygastaldi.com

PASt PRESiDENtS

Jim McMillan

Magoo

Bill Marshall

Carolyn Bigley

Warren Robinson

PASt ExEcutivE DiREctoRS

Peter MacDonald Erin Benjamin

PASt EStELLE KLEiN AwARD REciPiENtS

Harvey Glatt

Mike Stevens

Arthur McGregor

Paul Mills

Grit Laskin

Sharon, Lois & Bram

Bernie Finkelstein

Stan Rogers

Cover photo courtesy of Don Lee, The Banff Centre.

2015 Estelle Klein Award recipient Sadie Buck

Richard Flohil

Ken Whiteley

Sylvia Tyson

The Friends ofFiddler’s Green

Ian Tamblyn

Jackie Washington

Estelle Klein

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Doug McArthur

Sam Baijal

Aengus Finnan

Paul Mills

Scott Merrifield

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Director’s Message ......................................................................................... 9

The President’s Message .............................................................................................. 11

FMO Equality Statement ................................................................................................ 12

Estelle Klein Award Recipient Sadie Buck ..................................................................... 13

Promise Keepers: Keynote Speaker Donna Walker-Kuhne .......................................... 16

Colleen Peterson Award ................................................................................................ 17

2014/15 Board of Directors ............................................................................................ 18

Panelist Photos and Bios ............................................................................................... 19

Silent Auction Item List .................................................................................................. 24

The FMO Taylor Mitchell Bursary ................................................................................... 26

Songs From the Heart Winners ..................................................................................... 27

Official Showcase and Songs From the Heart Jury Members ...................................... 28

Export Development Program and The Succession Plan ............................................. 33

Export Development Delegates ..................................................................................... 34

New Members ................................................................................................................ 36

FMO Official and Family Showcase Artists and Alternates ........................................... 38

Youth Program Participants and Mentors ...................................................................... 42

Westin Bristol Place Floor Plans .................................................................................... 44

Conference Schedule Grids .......................................................................................... 45

Schedule of Events ........................................................................................................ 51

Volunteers ...................................................................................................................... 60

Executive Director’s Annual Report ............................................................................... 76

President’s Annual Report ............................................................................................. 77

Primer for Understanding Financial Statements ........................................................... 78

Audited Financial Statements ........................................................................................ 79

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OCTOBER 15-18, 2015

Greetings from the Honourable Minister

of Tourism, Culture and Sport

On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am delighted to welcome everyone to Folk Music Ontario’s annual conference. As the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, I greatly appreciate how music enriches our lives. Now entering its 29th year, the Folk Music Ontario Conference continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening the cultural mosaic of our communities. Folk and roots music is a powerful means of expression that speaks to people of all cultures and walks of life. The government continues to celebrate Ontario’s culture in 2015, by supporting the highest number of events and festivals in our history. We are pleased to support music organizations throughout the province that encourage people to gather, create and celebrate music. Thank you to Folk Music Ontario for organizing this conference, for continuing to promote arts and culture and strengthening Ontario tourism. Best wishes for an excellent conference. Sincerely,

Michael Coteau Minister

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Celebrating 43 YearsCelebrating 43 Years

Victoria Park, London ONVictoria Park, London ON

Performers Announced Spring 2016Performers Announced Spring 2016

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ExECUTIvE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE by Alka Sharma

On behalf of the staff andallthevolunteers,Iwouldliketowelcomeyoutothe29thAn-nualConferenceofFolkMusicOntario! The 2015 conference isuponusandwearebackattheWestinBristolPlaceHotelhereinToronto.Welookforwardtoworking with the staff of theWestin once again. Next year,wewillbeinOttawafromOcto-ber20–23attheDeltaOttawaCityCentrewherewe’llbecel-ebratingour30thanniversary!Ottawawaschosentohostthe30thanniversaryconferenceasthe Folk Music Ontario office is locatedintheheartofthecity. This year, the conferenceexpanded again by adding sixmore slots for Official Showcas-es. These provide more oppor-tunities for artists to performand for festival artistic direc-tors and presenters that arepartoftheExportDevelopmentProgramtolistenandenjoythemusic. EveryyeartheBoardofDi-rectorsseemstoexceedmyex-pectations as they continue towork tirelesslyonall thecom-

mittees and working groupsthattheyparticipateinfortheorganization. They are a verydedicated group of volunteersthat should be congratulatedforallthehardworkthattheydo for Folk Music Ontario.Please feel free to thank theBoard Members that you seeduringtheconference. The Conference WorkingGroup – Amie Therrien, BradMcEwen, Nicole Colbeck,Shawna Caspi, the FMO staff and Copperworks ConsultingInc. – have been diligent inputting together this year’sconference with great panels/workshops and a fun-filled four days.JenniferEllis,FMO’sof-fice manager, has been fabu-lous in managing all of yourquestions, enquiries and con-cerns inregardstotheconfer-ence. William Meloche is ournewvolunteer coordinator.HecomesthroughtheOntariogov-ernment’s Job Creation Part-nership (JCP) program. I willtakethistimenowtothankallofourhardworkingvolunteers!Williamhasbeenatremendousasset in organizing the volun-teers and will be more thanhelpful in guiding them overthedaysoftheconference. Once again, Jill Zmud iscoordinating Art Beat andTreasaLevasseuriscoordinat-ing the Youth Program. Theybothhavedoneafabulousjob!Weare really excited that thecommunity outreach programhas thrived as well as it hasand the Youth Program keepsgetting so many young people

involved with Folk Music On-tario. As well, Tamara KaterofFolkMusicCanadahasbeenworkinghardcoordinatingtheExport Development Programto match artists with NorthAmerican and internationalpresenters. I will take this moment toencourage you all to vote inthe federal election when youget home on Monday, October19. This is an important elec-tionanditisuptoyoutobein-formedofwhichcandidateyouwould like to see as Canada’snewPrimeMinister.Vote!! Thank you members anddelegates.Pleaseenjoythecon-ferenceandthemusic!

*** Aunomdupersonneletdetousettouteslesbénévoles, jetiensàvoussouhaiterlabien-venueà la29eConférencean-nuelle de la Musique folk del’Ontario! Nous voici à la conférencede 2015 et de retour à l’HôtelWestin Bristol Place, ici àToronto. Nous avons à nou-veau hâte de travailler aveclepersonnelde l’hôtelWestin.L’annéeprochaine,nousseronsàOttawa,du20au23octobre,au Delta Ottawa City Centreoùnousfêteronsnotre30ean-niversaire!Ottawaaétéchoisiepouraccueillirlaconférencedu30eanniversaire,carlebureaudeMusiquefolkdel’Ontarioestsituéenpleincœurdelaville. Cette année, la conférenceaprisde l’envergureenajout-ant six autres plages horaires

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pour des présentations offi-cielles. Celles-ci permettentaux artistes de donner plusde spectacles et donnent auxdirecteurs artistiques de fes-tivals et aux présentateursquifontpartieduProgrammed’aideàl’exportation,d’écouteret de profiter de la musique. Chaque année, le conseild’administration semble dé-passer mes attentes, car iltravaillesansrelâchesurtousles comités et groupes de tra-vailauxquelsilparticipepourl’organisation.C’estungroupetrèsdévouédebénévolesdontle travail ardu pour Musiquefolkdel’Ontario,mérited’êtrefélicité.Veuillez,s’ilvousplaîtremercier à votre aise, lesmembresduConseilquevousverrezpendantlaconférence. LeGroupedetravaildelaConférence - Amie Therrien,BradMcEwen,NicoleColbeck,Shawna Caspi, le personnel de MFOetCopperworksConsult-ing Inc. - a diligemment missurpiedlaconférencedecetteannée avec d’extraordinairestables rondes/ateliers et qua-tre jours qui regorgent de di-vertissements. Jennifer Ellis,chefdebureaudeMFO,amag-nifiquement géré l’ensemble devosquestions,demandesetpréoccupations concernant laconférence. William Melocheest notre nouveau coordonna-teurdesbénévoles.Ilnousestvenu par l’intermédiaire duProgramme de partenariatspourlacréationd’emploi(PCE)dugouvernementdel’Ontario.Je vais maintenant profiter de cemomentpourremerciertousnos bénévoles qui travaillentsidur!Williamaétéunatoutformidabledansl’organisation

des bénévoles et leur sera unguide extraordinaire, tout aulongdelaconférence. Unefoisdeplus,JillZmudcoordonne Art Beat et TreasaLevasseur coordonne le Pro-gramme de la Jeunesse. Ellesonttoutesdeuxfaituntravailexceptionnel! Nous sommesvraiment très excités de voirà quel point le programme desensibilisationcommunautaireaprospéré,etleProgrammedelaJeunesse attiredeplus enplus de jeunes gens qui sontimpliqués dans Musique folkdel’Ontario.TamaraKaterdeMusique Folk Canada a aussitravaillésansrelâchepourco-ordonnerleProgrammed’aide

à l’exportation pour assortirles artistes aux présentateursnord-américains et interna-tionaux. Je saisis cette occasionpour vous encourager tous ettoutesàvoterauxélectionsfé-dérales lorsquevousarriverezchez vous le lundi 19 octobre.C’est une élection importanteet il est à vous d’être informésurquel candidatvousaimer-iez voir en tant que nouveaupremier ministre du Canada.Votez!! Un grand merci à vous,membres et délégués. Je vousprie de bien profiter de la con-férenceetdelamusique!

Shane Cook & The Woodchippers: Ontario Step Dance Shane Cook &The Woodchippers is a collection of multi-instrumentalists, singers and Canadian National Champion step dancers. This five-member group has a deep foundation in the traditional music, song and dance of Ontario, with superbly crafted arrangements that are a modern and exhilarating approach to fiddle tunes and dance. Led by Canadian and US National fiddle champion Shane Cook, The London Free Press says their music “takes the spirit of traditional music from Canada’s past into 2015 and beyond.” Many of the group’s fiddle tunes, songs and dances have roots tracing back to the lumber camps of Ontario. This traditional Ontarian music itself has roots in the music of Ireland and Scotland, and is also influenced by the music of Quebec and the bluesier sounds of the south. The Woodchippers’ performances thrive on an exciting mix of dynamic musicianship, high energy and engaging stage presence. With youth on their side, they are quickly building a reputation for their humour and spontaneity. Whether they are playing at a festival, a dance or in an intimate theatre, you won’t find an unresponsive toe in the audience! The Woodchippers are: Jake Charron (piano, guitar, tenor banjo), Kyle Waymouth (bass, tenor banjo), Emily Flack (piano, vocals) and Sarah Robinson (step dancer). catch their performance on Friday, october 16, 5:30pm in Sutton B.

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THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Alex Sinclair

Welcometothe29hConfer-enceofFolkMusicOntario. Whateveryoudothisweek-end, don’t forget to vote whenyougethomeonMonday.Thisfederal election really reallymatters. IfIhaveeverbelievedany-thingaboutfolkmusicitisthatit is nothing if not relevant.The halls of this hotel shouldbe shaking this weekend withthe music of anger, joy, love,pain,andsorrowandhope.Andthereshouldbelotsofpassion-ate conversation, and lots oflaughter. Conversations aboutwhat we would do if we wererunning the country. Glassesraisedtoafuturewherewebe-long. We are here this weekendbecause we think that we canbuild a real and meaningfulcareer in the music businesswithoutlosingheartandwith-outlosingsoul.Weworkbetterasacommunitythanamarket,but we are a market and wecome here to share and tradeand have everyone go away alittle bit richer for the experi-

ence.Richerinexperience,and–Ihope–alittlericherinourgigcalendarsandfestivalline-ups. Again I extend a heartfeltthankstoourExecutiveDirec-tor, Alka Sharma, our over-worked staff (Jennifer Ellis,assisted by William Meloche),Copperworks, our ConferenceWorkingGroup,and theFMOBoard of Directors. What yousee here at the conference isthe glorious tip an iceberg ofhardworkandpassion fromalotofgreatpeople.LikeTreasaLevasseurandJillZmud,whomake our Youth Program andArtBeatbettereveryyear. Nowit’suptoyoutomakethemostoftheexperience,andtohelpothersgetthemostoutof their experience. Talk toeach other, share stories andinformation and advice andcontacts.Talktous(we’repeo-pletoo!),andhelpusgetbetterat delivering the services thatyouneedtomakethefolkbizabetterplace tobe.Play lotsofmusic, listen to lots of music.Listen. Listen. Listen. It’s thebestwaytolearn. Andifyoubumpintoanyofyourboardofdirectorsorstaff,stopandsayhello.Weneedtoknow you as more than justnames inadatabase.Ifyou’renew to the conference pleasedon’thesitate to stopsomeoneand ask how you might makebest use of your time, or getthemtointroduceyoutosome-one who might matter to youandyourcareer.

And:• Speaking of elections, don’t forget to vote before 3:00pmSaturday to elect four direc-tors to the FMO Board for athree-yearterm,choosingfromamong the eight candidateswhohavebeennominated.• Be sure to attend the An-nual General Meeting on Sat-urdaymorningat9:30a.m.Wewant you to hear about lastyear, our plans for next year,andwewanttohearyourcom-mentsandideasfornextyear. At the Awards Brunch onSunday we will honour Sadie Buck, this year’s recipient oftheEstelleKleinAward.We’llalsobecelebratingthewinnersof this year’s Songs From the HeartawardsandtheColleenPetersonAward.Watchforop-portunities to catch theseper-formersinshowcasesandelse-where.Hirethem. Have a great conference.Andthankavolunteer.

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Bienvenueàla29eConférencedeMusiquefolkdel’Ontario. Quoi que vous fassiez ceweek-end,n’oubliezpasdevot-er quand vous arriverez chezvous lundi. Ces élections fé-déralescomptentvraiment. S’il y a quelque chose que je pense concernant la mu-siquefolk,c’estqu’iln’yariendepluspertinent.Lessallesdecethôteldevraienttremblerceweek-endaveclamusiquedelacolère, la joie, l’amour, ladou-leur,latristesseetl’espoir.Et

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gens aussi), et aidez-nous àmieuxvousfournirlesservicesdontvousavezbesoinpourquele monde du folk soit encoreplusattrayant.Jouezbeaucoupde musique, écoutez beaucoupde musique. Écoutez. Écoutez.Écoutez. C’est la meilleure fa-çond’apprendre. Etsiparhasard,vousren-contrez l’un des membres devotre conseil d’administration,oudevotrepersonnel,arrêtez-vousetdites-luibonjour.Nousavons besoin de vous connaî-tre plus que seulement desnoms dans une base de don-nées. Si c’est votre première fois à la conférence, s’il vousplaît, n’hésitez pas à arrêterquelqu’un et à lui demander

comment vous pourriez lemieuxutiliservotretemps,oul’ameneràvousprésenterunepersonnequipeutavoirsonim-portanceaussi bienpourvousquepourvotrecarrière. Et:• Parlant des élections,n’oubliez pas de voter avant15 h, samedi, afin d’élire qua-treadministrateursauconseildelaMFO,pourunmandatdetroisans,enchoisissantparmiles sept candidats qui ont éténommés.• Assurez-vous d’assister àl’assembléegénéraleannuelle,samedi matin à 9 h 30. Nousvoulons vous faire part desactivités de l’année dernière,denosplanspourl’annéepro-

chaine,etnousvoulonsenten-dre vos commentaires et vosidéespourl’annéeprochaine.Au Brunch de remise de Prixdedimanche,nousallonshon-orer Sadie Buck, récipiendaire du Prix Estelle Klein de cetteannée. Nous allons égalementcélébrer les lauréats des PrixSongs From the Heart et du PrixColleenPetersondecetteannée. Soyez à l’affût des pos-sibilitésd’entendrecesartistesdans des présentations et ail-leurs.Embauchez-les. Je vous souhaite une ex-traordinaire conférence, etvous prie de remercier un bé-névole.

Folk Music Ontario’s Board of Directors has been working throughout 2015 to buildan inclusive organization. As a first step, the organization adopted an Equality Statement at itsSeptember 12, 2015 Board meeting. It also recognized next steps to be implemented in thecoming months, including development of related policies, practices, and communications.

Equality StatementEqual opportunity is based on the fundamental value that all Folk Music Ontario members and colleagues are equal and de-serve mutual respect. Any conduct that undermines the dignity of any individual or group hurts us all.

Folk Music Ontario is committed to strengthening the organization by building a culture that is founded on the tenets of mutual respect, cooperation, inclusiveness and understanding. These tenets will bind our community and strengthen our relation-ships within the music industry to increase our joint capacity and willingness to work together on shared concerns.

Folk Music Ontario activities are discrimination and harassment-free zones. Folk Music Ontario will not tolerate harassment, preferential treatment or discrimination in any form arising as a consequence of a member’s disability, age, gender, religion, race, language, physicality, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or national origin. Folk Music Ontario will not condone behavior or any form of communication that may undermine the stated fundamental value that each individual or group is entitled to.

Folk Music Ontario undertakes to ensure that its governing by-laws, policies and practices reflect our commitment to equality, respect and dignity for all.

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Sadie Buck once said, “Everybodytaughtme,nobodytaughtme.”It’stheperfect byline forapersonwhohaslovingly nurturedand learned hertraditionandthentaken it places ithas never beenbefore.

Sadie Buck was born in Tonawanda, New York and moved when she was veryyoung to Oshweken, Ontario. Her father hadresponsibilities in both Tonawanda and Six Nations of the Grand River and Sadie recalls a lot of time spent in car rides between the two.Fromtheradiosheheardwesternswing.Fromherparentssheheardtraditionalsong. You could say that Sadie Buck has dedicated herlifetothetraditionalsongsanddanceoftheSeneca people. You could say it, but Sadie might disagreewithyou.Dedicationwouldimplythatshe chose to sing and dance. But to Sadie song anddancearenotachoice,theyarejustapartofthefabricoflife. She talks of songs as conversations. She remembersatimewhen“…alotoftheoldtimerswouldjustputthedrumoutwhereyoucouldseeit…ifyouwantedtosingyoucouldpickupthedrum right away and sing. This was like theirgreeting, theirhello. Insteadofhavingawholeconversationtheywouldjustsitdownandsing.” As a child, Sadie and some friends began a “Singers Society”. It would become the Six Nations Women Singers Society. The travelling performersfromthesocietytookthetraditionalsongs of the Seneca to some pretty spectacular places. They were the first Aboriginal group to play at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, andjoined the opening ceremonies of the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics in February 2002 alongwith Robbie Robertson. They also performed

at the Presidential inauguration in 1997 andadded their recordings to the Smithsonian’s Voices of First Nations Women series. Sadie alsocollaboratedwithRobertsononhiscriticallyacclaimedalbum“ContactfromtheUnderworldofRedBoy”. Innineveryactiveyearsbetween1992and2001, the Banff Centre for the Arts consultedwith Sadie, who helped change the landscape of Aboriginal women’s music by creating theAboriginalWomen’sVoicesprogram.Theprogramencouraged the exchange of ideas and soundsbetween contemporary and traditional singers,and between the styles of different regions ofthecountry.Thewatershedrecording“Heartsofthe Nations” was nominated for a Juno AwardandtheFullCircleconcertthataccompanieditintroducedavisionofAboriginalwomen’svoicestothebroaderworld. Sadie’s association with the Banff Centre culminated with the creation of the danceOpera “Bones”. For Sadie the opera was about reuniting song and dance, because in the Seneca culturethereisnosongwithoutdance;thereisnoseparationbetweenthetwo. Sadie Buck has been many things in her life. In the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Six Nations she is a clan mother, a teacher, and aculture bearer. She is the carrier of a tradition and an innovator within that tradition. Sadie Buckhaslovinglypreserved,encouraged,cajoled,shapedandlivedthattradition.

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Folk Music is not just themusicofthepeople(thefolks),it is a promise to the people.It’sapromisetosharethepast,present,andfutureinsongandmusic, whether it is popularorviable,ornot.It’sapromiseto value the transmission ofstory, instrumentation, ideas,history, and culture. It is adeep tenet of folk music to infact promise authenticity. It’sapromisebythosewhomake,move, and mount folk music.Anditisapromisetoreachallpeople…notjustticketholdersorhabitualeventattendees.There is aweightandwonderto this promise, and to therole of artists, administrators,curators, and culturaltorchbearers. Not unlikepolitical,religiousoreducationalinstitutions, the gathering ofaudiences in coffee houses,concert halls, and festivalfields presents the opportunity for reflection, inspiration, and challenge through the potentpower of shared experienceand interaction with a livingartform.Itcanbeanobleanddauntingresponsibility.

So what is to be done when the music typically reachesor includes only one part of acommunity,notasitpertainstomediaortechnicaldistribution,but related to who is in theaudience? In the constant effort topromote ourselves, our art,and our organizations, or tosimplymakealiving,keepthedoors open, and stay afloat, we can forget to look out at thevery audience we serve andask ourselves who is missing,and why. One need only lookaround at many of our ownorganizations, fan bases, andfestival audiences to note itis often a particularly limitedculturaldemographic. Nurtured by proactivefunding models keen to seenationalprioritiesofinclusivityreflected in programming, many do make concertedefforts to reach beyond theobvious,tooutreachtodiversecommunities, to welcome newattendance, and to formallyengage new perspectives inprogramming and governance.Sadly however, too often we don’t notice or know how toaddress the reality of thecommunities not present, notinattendance,notengaged,orsimplynotinvitedtotheparty. Though concerts, festivals,and music conferences aretypically public events, manypeople simply don’t feelwelcomed,areunfamiliarwiththe physical or social setting,don’t perceive that it is theirplace, or don’t have the same

context for the delivery of theart.Evenfortheorganizationsthat are actively trying toaddress these issues, theirown gaps in understanding,connection, and guidance mayrequirethoughtfulleadershiptoelevateeffortsinameaningful,articulate,andinformedways. Enter Donna Walker-Kuhne… the world’sforemost expert on AudienceDiversification, and the most down-to-earthpersononecouldhope to have open the doorsand windows on this houseof issues, assumptions, andmisunderstanding. An author, artsadministrator, and educator,Donna has devoted her careerto increasing access andconnection to the arts for arapidly growing multiculturalpopulation. She is Adjunct Professor at Brooklyn College,Columbia, and New YorkUniversity with past clientsthat include The ApolloTheater, Sony/BMG Music, andthePresident’sCommitteeonArtsandHumanities. She has presented for Grants Makers in the Arts,theArtsandBusinessCouncil,HarvardandYaleUniversities,the National Arts Council ofSingapore, the Australian Council on the Arts, and theCanadaCouncilfortheArts. But it is the words ona humble thank you notefrom an attendee at the 2015Folk Alliance Internationalconference that simplyillustrate the impact of her

PROMISE KEEPERS by Aengus Finnan

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illustrious career, demeanour,anddelivery… “Being an ethnic minorityI’vealways felt likeanoutlierand outsider playing the typeofmusicthatIplay.IwenttoDonnaWalker-Kuhne’sspeechand her message resonatedwith me deeply. For the first time I saw my background asanassetandnotahindrance.Igotreallyexcited.” Hermessageisoneofhope,growth, and connection. Itis a gentle reminder, a starkreality-check, and a solidtoolboxforchange.Itallstartswith truly acknowledging thedisparity between the currentcomposition of our audiences,boards,andprogramming,with

thatofthemulticulturalsocietyinwhichwelive.Ultimatelyitbegsthequestion,iffolkmusicis for all folks, how are weensuring they are all part ofit? Donna Walker-Kuhne will be delivering FMO’s eighth annual keynote address, generously sponsored by Long & McQuade, at the 2015 conference on Friday, October 16 at 6:00pm. The keynote address will be preceded by a Step Dance Recital at 5:30pm, and followed by the SOCAN Reception.

Past keynote speakers2014– Charlie AngusGuitarist/songwriterandNDPMemberofParliament2013–Sarah Harmer Singer/songwriter and environmentalactivist2012– Jowi TaylorRadio broadcaster and Six String Nation originator 2011–Eric BaptisteSOCAN CEO /Loreena McKennittSinger/songwriter 2010–Mike StevensArtsCanCirclefounder2009–Bob EzrinRecordproducer2008–Elijah WaldMusichistorian

COLLEEN PETERSON SONGWRITING AWARDThe Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award was established to help support and promote the work of Ontario-resident emerging singer/songwriters in the genres of roots, traditional, folk and country music. The annual recipient is chosen by an Ontario Arts Council (OAC) selection panel from nominations put forward by Folk Music Ontario’s Songs From the Heart competition jury.

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is pleased to announce Graydon James as the recipient of the 2015 Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award for his song “Couldn’t Be Any Worse”. Congratulations, Graydon!

Graydon JamesGraydon James is a member of The Young Novelists, an engineer/producer, a dad, an author, and a former tap dancer. His band’s latest album (“made us strangers”, released April 2015) recently received 2 CFMA nominations: New/Emerging Artist and Best Vocal Group. The Young Novelists also won the Connecticut Folk Festival Grassy Hill 2015 songwriting competition, and made numerous festival appearances in both Canada and the States over the summer. They recently completed their first European tour.

Songs From the Heart ShowcaseSaturday, October 172:�0-�:00pmPlaza B

2:�0pm Allison Lupton2:�5pm Melanie Brulée and Anique Granger�:00pm Shawna Caspi�:25pm Kunle�:�0pm Glen Hornblast�:55pm Graydon James

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Alex Sinclair (President)Alex is a long-time musician and songwriter with deep roots on the Ontario folk scene, both as a solo artist and with the folk group Tamarack. Alex also works as an ad-ministrator/bookkeeper for the likes of Borealis Records, and sits on the board of the ArtsCan Circle.

Rachel Barreca(Vice President)Rachel is a community builder and educator with a passion for transformative learning through the arts. With twenty-plus years of experience in the world of music as a performer, producer, promoter, academic, volunteer, broadcaster, and administrator, she brings a broad skill-set, a fresh perspective, and her infectious laughter to FMO.

Jan Cody (Treasurer)Jan’s focus has been in the arts and music industries, developing programming, marketing and outreach programs for clients and par tner groups. As ED of the CCMA for a decade, her role included producing a national awards program and TV broadcast, overseeing the Hall of Fame process, and financial management of the organization. Jan is the former ED of Shelter Valley Folk Festival.

Amie Therrien (Secretary)The owner of Balsam Pier Music, Amie is currently work-ing with a number of independent artists to help them realize their goals. Among other things, she has taken on tour booking, career planning, grant writing, marketing & publicity. Her involvement in organizations outside of the music world gives her a unique perspective and new ideas to bring to the FMO table.

Shawna Caspi(Member-at-Large)Shawna is a touring singer-songwriter from Ottawa, now based in Toronto. Shawna has experience in funding and marketing for artists and arts organizations. Her work with the Ontario Arts Council, Roots Music Canada, Queen of Puddings Music Theatre, Bravo!FACT, and CARAS have given her a familiarity with the marketing, administration and promotional aspects of the music business at the grass roots level.

Nicole ColbeckArtist manager (little acorn music management), Ottawa house concert presenter (Westboro House Concerts), and passionate supporter of musicians, Nicole also worked as Assistant to the ED at the OCFF/FMO. In the late 1990s, she helped establish Nutshell Music Inc., one of Ottawa’s premiere festival production companies.

James KeelaghanFor over 25 years James has been a touring singer songwriter. Born and raised in the folk music hothouse of Calgary, he writes about the history of working people, ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances and the landscape that forms such a large part of the Canadian artistic psyche. James is also the AD of Owen Sound’s venerable Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival.

Jani LauzonJani Lauzon is a multidisciplinary artist of Metis back-ground. Twice-nominated for JUNO awards, she has toured extensively throughout Canada and has lent her voice to countless film/theatre sound tracks as well as a long list of compilations and guest artist appearances. Jani is also an accomplished traditional flutist. She is an award-winning film actress and a three-time Dora-nomi-nated stage actress.

Katharine PartridgeKatharine has been attending and supporting folk festivals since the ‘70s. She became actively involved in the com-munity in 2003 as one of the founders of Shelter Valley Folk Festival. She has given presentations on governance, strategic planning, and green initiatives at FMO and Folk Alliance conferences. Katharine is a communications and stakeholder engagement specialist, managing a Toronto-based boutique consultancy advising international clients on sustainability issues..

Brad McEwenBrad McEwen is the founder and AD of the Mill Race Folk Society Music. He is a musician who has performed throughout Ontario and the UK. He has served on many Cambridge city council-appointed advisory committees and cofounded the Grand River Folk Community. He has served for over two years on the FMO Board and advocates strongly on behalf of both festivals and traditional music. Brad has received arts and culture awards, including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal.

Scott Merrifield(Past President)A founder and past Artistic Director of Northern Lights Fes-tival Boréal, Scott was also involved in Folk Music Ontario in its early days and gave workshops at early conferences. Since 1992, he has been presenting approximately 8 house concerts per year in Sudbury. In 2008, Scott retired from his job as Director of Policy & Planning for FedNor, where he delivered community-based social and economic devel-opment programs throughout Northern Ontario, including extensive work with Aboriginal communities.

Preetam Sengupta Preetam runs a company called Letting Artists Make Art (LAMA), dedicated to helping (predominantly folk-roots) musicians make a living through their music. LAMA fills in gaps on the business side so artists can focus on creativity. Preetam is a singer/songwriter, balancing the business and the stage. He writes and sings solo and in a band called Crash Bamboo, and works closely with Northstarr Entertainment, a leader in Canadian Urban music.

Jerry SwitzerJerry is the chair of Tottenham Bluegrass Festival (1991 to present) and legal counsel for several arts organizations, clubs, charities, foundations and associations. In addition, Jerry is a Director and Officer of community organizations relating to business and cultural events and a member of the South Simcoe Ramblers bluegrass band. Jerry is involved in the musical community at all levels, and is a songwriter and performer.

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PANELISTSCoco Love AlcornCoco Love Alcorn writes and sings original songs bor-rowing from the traditions of folk, soul and gospel. The human spirit is her muse. Whether she is improvising on a festival stage with her voice or trumpet, boldly genre-hopping from project to project, or simply tack-ling life as a professional musician and mother, Coco Love Alcorn follows her spirit.

David AmramDavid Amram is a pioneer of Global Folk Music. He has collaborated with Pete Seeger, Odetta, Bob Dylan, Dizzy Gillespie, Leonard Bernstein, Tito Puente, Floyd Westerman, Charles Mingus, Willie Nelson and author Jack Kerouac. Today at 84, Amram still tours the world as a multi-instrumentalist, classical composer, author and lecturer in five languages.

Aurora BangarthInitially trained as a classical percussionist, Aurora’s academic and professional interests gradually veered towards popular music. She earned an MA in Popu-lar Music from The University of Liverpool in 2008 where her studies focused on performativity of gender through paramusical movement and semiotic musical analysis. Aurora joined the FACTOR team as a Project Coordinator in December 2013.

David BarnardDavid is a cultural consultant with the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Canada Arts Presentation Fund. He loves his job (most days), even though seven years later he still feels like an outsider on the inside. The presenters he works with tell him this is a good thing.

Jon BartlettJon Bartlett founded Kelp Records in 1994, which has grown into a management company (Kelp Man-agement) based in Ottawa. Jon also is the Director of MEGAPHONO, an organization focused on spreading Ottawa-area music to the world, which held the first edition of an annual music showcase festival in Febru-ary 2015. He is also the ED of the Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations (CCMIA) and sits on the Board of the newly-formed Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC).

Laura BatesPlaying the fiddle since the age of three, Laura was the first violinist to graduate from Humber College’s re-nowned Jazz and Contemporary Music program. She cut her teeth busking on street corners, closing dive bars and living out of a van on cross country tours. Her band work focuses on the Canadiana roots trio Trent Severn, the prohibition-era jazz of the Boxcar Boys and her brooding doom metal project Völur.

Erin BenjaminIn November of 2014, Erin Benjamin assumed the po-sition of first-ever Executive Director of Music Canada Live after serving as the CAPACOA Executive Director for six and a half years. She had formerly joined CA-PACOA after eight years as the first Executive Director at Folk Music Ontario which followed a decade-long career as a touring and recording singer/songwriter.

Sadie BuckSadie’s life’s goal is to create a better world for her people and all people as best she can. She has strived to be real in all she does. She works with her skills, talent and love and compassion and very simply just tries to get things done.

Christine ButchartChristine is an acoustic sound tech, and she loves folk music. Actually she loves most live music - if it’s not too loud. Christine works a lot of music festivals in Ontario and does sound for local folk music events. She both mixes and stage manages at festivals.

Pam CarterPam Carter is the current President of the Mariposa Folk Foundation, and has also been the festival orga-nizing chair for the last seven years. As Chair of the Festival Organizing Group, she is charged with the responsibility of planning, coordinating and imple-menting all of the activities related to the successful operation of the Mariposa Folk Festival.

Tim ChaissonTim Chaisson’s third album, Lost In Light, was re-leased February 2015 on MDM Recordings and de-buted at #1 on the iTunes Country Chart. Tim is also a member of PEI Celtic trio The East Pointers. TEP released their debut album, Secret Victory, October 2015.

Jan CodyJan has been a part of the arts and music industries for many years, developing programming, marketing and outreach programs for clients and organizations. As Executive Director of the Canadian Country Music Association for a decade, and recently with Shelter Valley Folk Festival, she has sought roles that help support and grow organizations and knowledge for membership.

Cindy CogbillWhether you are a writer, performer, etc. Cindy wants to know who you are and why you love what love. She is the Programming Director for Memphis’ most historical venue, the Levitt Shell (where Elvis played his first paid gig). She loves putting talent in the ears of receptive audiences.

Dave CoolDave Cool (yes, that’s his real name) is the Director of Artist & Industry Outreach at Bandzoogle. Built for musicians by musicians, Bandzoogle makes it easy to build a beautiful mobile-friendly website, and sell music, merch & tickets commission-free. Dave is a recovering punk rock drummer, folkie, comedy nerd, and wine snob. @dave_cool

Darlene darlenYaDarlene darlenYa has been writing and performing music for over 25 years - Sweetwater Women, the Road Dog Divas and her own solo project. After con-tracting parasites followed by rheumatoid arthritis, she experienced crippling pain and inflammation and was unable to perform. Now in her seventh year of healing, she is strong enough to begin again.

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Shauna De CartierShauna de Cartier founded Six Shooter Records in 2000. Her company actively represents 20 artists and produces The Interstellar Rodeo in Edmonton and Win-nipeg. Shauna has also served as the Chair of CIMA for the past three years. Shauna lives by the Six Shooter motto that “Life is Too Short to Listen to Shitty Music.”

Susan De CartierSusan de Cartier has been managing artists and de-veloping talent since 1990. Throughout our history, Starfish has been directly involved in the creation and release of more than 45 albums and its clients include Blue Rodeo, The Sadies, Oh Susanna, Skydiggers and The Jim Cuddy Band. Starfish also runs and operates The Woodshed Recording Studio.

Rosalyn DennettRosalyn is the Membership Services Coordinator for MusicOntario and CIMA. She focuses on engaging emerging industry professionals and artists through resources, showcasing, professional development and networking opportunities designed to strengthen the in-dependent music industry, both provincially and nation-ally. Formerly, she was in the quartet Oh My Darling, and was a freelance musician and teacher.

Tim Des IsletsTim Des Islets is the founder of the Canadian artist man-agement company Noisemaker based out of Toronto. With achievements in cultivating Canadian talent that has reached audiences both at home and abroad, Tim man-ages an award-winning roster of artists that includes Poor Young Things, Steve Strongman, co-manages The East Pointers, and provides artist management consult-ing services to Maple Music.

Christy DiFeliceChristy is the Music Officer at the Toronto Arts Council. She holds an M.A. in Ethnomusicology/ Musicology from York University (2008), having concentrated on music and cultures of the African Diaspora, specifically North American Jazz and Blues. She has previously worked with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, the Fine Arts Cultural Studies De-partment at York University, and as a music copyist.

Sherman DowneyRecently named NL’s 2015 ‘SOCAN Songwriter of the Year’, Sherman Downey continues to find his way into the hearts of listeners with his charming delivery of sol-id songs and has carved out a spot as one of the most exciting acts to add to your calendar this year.

Desiree D’SouzaDesiree D’Souza has been a Health &Safety profes-sional working with Workplace Safety & Prevention Ser-vices (WSPS) since 2008. She is the AODA Consultant at WSPS and has worked with a number of employers across the province to help them comply with the Ac-cessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, which was passed in 2005.

Darren EedensKnown in his travels as “The Dirty Little Picker” banjo player Darren Eedens has been relentlessly on the road for three years. A Canadian musician who now calls Wales home, he tours Europe, often in a number of countries every month, playing everything from dive bars and theatres to festivals.

Aengus FinnanCurrently the ED of Folk Alliance International in Kansas City, Aengus is an Ontario songwriter who spent eight years touring North America before founding the Shelter Valley Folk Festival. He also founded FMO’s Art Beat community outreach initiative, was Board President of FMO (then OCFF), and co-founded the annual Gordon Lightfoot Tribute series in 2003. Aengus later served as the OAC’s Touring and Audience Development Officer.

Lisa FiorilliLisa Fiorilli is the Research and Communications Coordinator at the Canadian Independent Music Association. Armed with an MA in Public Policy & Administration and a love for music, Lisa joined the CIMA team in 2014 and is responsible for all things research, policy, and advocacy.

Ellen Flanagan Ellen LeBlanc Flanagan is both a patient and healthcare provider in the accessibility field, working as an Occupational Therapist and accessibility consultant. Through her work and life, she explores inclusivity and accessibility through identifying and decreasing barriers. Ellen loves and was raised on Canadian folk music.

Richard FlohilRichard Flohil is a veteran publicist, writer and concert presenter who has, over a long career, helped mentor many artists. Among them: Loreena McKennitt, Serena Ryder, Alejandra Ribera, Downchild, Roxanne Potvin, Jadea Kelly, Melanie Brulee, Shakura S’Aida, The Jerry Cans and Jay Aymar. Despite his age, he remains vertical.

Nathan Garber Nathan Garber has been working to strengthen the nonprofit sector for more than 40 years. His work has been marked by creativity, innovation, leading-edge thinking, and challenging conventional ideas. Nathan’s interactive workshops and presentations use collaborative learning techniques to engage participants in active learning.

Mark GarnerThe ED and Chief of Staff for Toronto’s Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area, Mark Garner has over the past decade increasingly focused on the revitalization and development of urban downtowns, playing an integral role in catalyzing on economics, neighbourhoods, social innovation and incubators. A passion for music, arts and culture through proactive programming of parks, laneways and other unique assets has driven Mark to play a key role in activating urban neighbourhoods.

Vance GilbertVance Gilbert burst onto the singer/songwriter scene in the early 1990s. Eight accomplished albums later, Vance continues to refine his unlikely union of humor, virtuosity, and the unexpected. Whether with classic, original songwriting or ageless interpretations of covers, his is a presentation steeped in deep humanism and bravery, stunning artistry and soul, and contagious, unbridled joy.

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D. Jae GoldD. Jae Gold is a professional accountant practicing principally within the music and entertainment indus-tries. With his website, rocknrollaccountant.com, and a professional staff of 13, he attracts songwriters and music acts that need advice in many specialized areas of accounting, taxes and grantwriting. Jae is featured as a major contributor on the audio podcast series entitled “The New Indie - Making a Living Making Music”.

Eve GoldbergEve Goldberg is a compelling writer and interpreter with deep roots in American folk music traditions. She helps organize The Woods Music and Dance Camp, runs the Parkdale Ukulele Group, and performs with the duo Gathering Sparks. She is also the Canadian Vice Presi-dent of Local 1000, the travelling musicians’ local of the American Federation of Musicians. www.evegoldberg.com

Alan GreyeyesAlan Greyeyes is the Aboriginal Music Development Manager for Manitoba Music and chairperson of Ab-original Music Manitoba. In 2009, he launched the Ab-original Music Week festival to challenge stereotypes about Aboriginal music, people, and events. Greyeyes also serves as a board/committee member for Much-FACT and Canada’s Music Incubator, among others.

Sheila HamiltonAs the ED of the Unison Benevolent Fund, Sheila Hamil-ton works with its Board of Directors developing emer-gency assistance programs to benefit the music com-munity. She previously spent most of her career with the Canadian Country Music Association, becoming its executive director in 1988. Sheila was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame for her role in developing the association and the country music in-dustry in Canada.

Jeff HaywardJeff Hayward joined FACTOR in early 2015 and has since become an indispensable member of the Client Services team. He is a life-long fan and ambassador of Canadian independent music, hailing from the great city of Brantford which helped shape his unique taste at a young age. His love for data and spreadsheets is surpassed only by his love of Whitney Houston.

Ken IrwinKen Irwin co-founded Rounder Records and has pri-marily been focused on A&R, bringing such artists as Alison Krauss, Bela Fleck, Hazel Dickens, Abigail Wash-burn, the SteelDrivers and Della Mae to the label. Ken has served on the Board of Directors of FAI and IBMA.

Steve JohnsonSteve Johnson, co-host of MerleFest Radio Hour, cur-rently works as the Artist Relations Manager for Wilkes Community College / MerleFest. Prior to joining Wilkes Community College, Johnson was the President and CEO of Mountain Music Entertainment, an artist man-agement and publicity firm with offices in Nashville and Jonesborough, Tennessee.

Raven KanataktaRaven Kanatakta is a musician, songwriter, producer, engineer, music entrepreneur and a rez kid at heart. Raven’s musical sights are primarily focused with his partner ShoShona Kish under their music group ‘Dig-ging Roots’. They’ve toured in Europe, the US, Mexico, Australia, and most of the corners of Canada multiple times. A JUNO winning artist Raven’s latest release with Digging Roots is titled ‘For the Light’.

Anita KatakkarWith Indian/Scottish roots in multicultural Toronto, Anita Katakkar’s music practice represents a link between her heritage and community. She has studied tabla for 20 years with composer and musician Ritesh Das and in California and Kolkata with the pre-eminent exponent of the Lucknow style tabla, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri. In Rakkatak, Anita merges rhythms and melodies influ-enced by classical Indian music with western instru-mentation and a pop music aesthetic.

James KeelaghanFor over 25 years James Keelaghan has been a touring performer and songwriter. He has grown from a cof-fee house act in his hometown of Calgary to a concert hall favourite in Canada. In addition he is currently the AD at the Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival in Owen Sound, ON.

Keely KempKeely Kemp has a deep commitment to building a vibrant and profitable cultural sector. In 2013, Keely launched CultureCap Inc. to bridge culture and commerce by providing a suite of much-needed business services to creative companies in music, film & TV, publishing, interactive digital media and performing arts, as well as festivals, conferences, trade associations, NGOs, and government. Prior to starting CultureCap, Keely was a program consultant for the Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) for twelve years.

Bruce LandonBruce Landon is an A&R Researcher for SOCAN - the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. He has been working on behalf of Canadian songwriters with SOCAN for the past 4- 1/2 years pro-viding valuable assistance as part of SOCAN’s effort to maximize performance royalties and music revenue for SOCAN members.

Dave LangAs one of Toronto’s premier live sound engineers, Dave Lang has mixed both local and international touring acts at Toronto’s venerable Hugh’s Room, The Mariposa Folk Festival, and many other esteemed venues. He also plays upright bass for several Toronto bands including: Houndstooth, Marc Roy & Friends, The Wanted.

Mike LargeStarting out as a musician, over the course of his ca-reer Large transitioned to a music manager, and then to the non-profit sector. His knowledge and expertise has assisted countless individual artists, businesses and organizations working in the arts, culture and the social services. Mike is also the Technical Director of the FMO Conference.

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Jani LauzonJani Lauzon is a multidisciplinary artist of Metis back-ground. Twice-nominated for JUNO awards, she has toured extensively throughout Canada and has lent her voice to countless film/theatre sound tracks as well as a long list of compilations and guest artist appear-ances. Jani is also an accomplished traditional flutist. She is an award-winning film actress and a three-time Dora-nominated stage actress.

Devon LegerDevon Leger has been working in roots music for over a decade as a publicist, music supervisor, freelance writer, and event/festival producer. He runs HearthPR, one of the premiere roots music publicity agencies in the US. Devin also runs KITHFOLK, a roots music magazine. He loves Canadian roots music!

Sara LeishmanAs the Development Director for the Calgary Folk Mu-sic Festival and Festival Hall, Sara is responsible for the creation and stewardship of strategic partnerships with sponsors, donors and prospects. She achieves winning results by creating customized agreements and provid-ing targeted benefits, thus ensuring value for both the contributor and the CFMF. She focuses on brand align-ment and designing creative and high impact oppor-tunities.

Bill LovePresident of MyEventApps, Bill has over 25 years’ ex-perience developing high technology products, in areas as diverse as telecommunications, speech recognition, social media, video motion graphics and now, mobile apps. Bill is a father of three who plays hockey regularly and loves to play guitar and travel around the world.

MagooMagoo is a singer songwriter and award winning chil-dren’s performer. He hosts The Blue Skies Music Fes-tival among other events, is the chair of ArtsCan Circle (www.artscancircle.ca), a Past President of the OCFF (now FMO), and is nervous about this Elder designation thing.… www.magooman.com

Brad McEwenBrad McEwen has been the Artistic Director of the Mill Race Festival of Traditional Folk Music since its incep-tion in 1993. In 2013, he received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal for his contributions. A direc-tor on the FMO Board, Brad serves on the Conference Working Group and Festival Retreat committees.

Jen McKerralAs the Music Outreach Officer at MFM, a founding board member for both the River & Sky Camping/Music Festival and We Live Up Here (presenters of Up Fest, the inaugural edition of which just took place with much success in Sudbury), and a member of retro-pop band Pistol George Warren, there almost isn’t a facet of the industry Jen hasn’t stuck her nose in.

MélisandeDrawing from a rich heritage of Québécois traditional songs, Mélisande presents rare treasures with a femi-nist perspective and the modern sound of her band. Her quartet offers energetic music with acoustic and elec-tric instruments, vocal harmonies and sequencing. Mé-lisande received the 2014 Canadian Folk Music Award for Traditional Singer of the Year.

Ana MiuraAna Miura has happily worked in the arts for over ten years. With a background as a touring folk musician, she’s been on staff with Ottawa Folk Festival, Ottawa Bluesfest, and Ottawa Chamberfest. Currently she is the BossBabe of Babes4Breasts, Canadian Rep for Folk Alliance International, and Director of Miura Arts & Event Consulting.

Janis MontureJanis Monture is from Six Nations of the Grand River, Mohawk Nation Turtle Clan. From 2003 until recently, Janis was the Executive Director of the Woodland Cul-tural Centre, one of the largest First Nations-run cul-tural centres/museums in the country. She served as Guest Artistic Director of Planet IndigenUS in 2009 and 2012. Janis continues to volunteer in her community at Six Nations and in Brantford and is a member of the boards of Brant Community Foundation and Kaha:wi Dance Theatre.

Eldon MorrisEldon Morris is the vice president of the Mill Race Folk Society and formerly was the Site Coordinator of the Mill Race Festival of Traditional Folk Music. He is cur-rently Chair of the Arts and Cultural Advisory Commit-tee of Cambridge. In 2006 Eldon was elected to the Galt BIA where he helped to put on a variety of events. Eldon is a furniture designer and builder of fine uphol-stered seating.

Jory NashJory Nash is an award-winning singer songwriter who blends elements of folk, jazz, blues, soul and country into an original stew of sound. He has released eight CDs, including 2015’s The Many Hats of Jory Nash.

Jim OlsenJim Olsen is the President of Signature Sounds, an indie record label specializing in American Roots Mu-sic. The company was founded in 1994 to promote the music scene in Western Massachusetts. Signature Sounds also produces many music events including the Green River Festival and runs The Parlor Room in Northampton, MA.

Grant PaleyJoining Paquin Entertainment’s Agency Division in 2009, Grant Paley represents a diverse roster of art-ists. Before making the transition to full-time agent, he toured extensively under the alias RPG, and most notably with multi-WCMA winning funk group Moses Mayes. A mentor to emerging artists, Grant has sat on juries for FACTOR, the Canada Council for the Arts, and Manitoba Film & Music.

Lisa PattersonLisa Patterson is an award-winning Canadian music artist & entrepreneur bringing diverse expertise and ex-perience to roles as a composer, performer, producer, engineer, educator and concert curator. Whether per-forming globally with original project Roam (Canada, Mexico, India, Europe) or in her Toronto studio provid-ing recording and education services, the trademark of all Patterson’s work is collaboration and diversity.

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Tom PowerTom Power is a musician and broadcaster, best known as the host of Deep Roots and Radio Morning on CBC Radio 2 and as an occasional guest host of Q & As It Happens on CBC Radio One. He also leads the tradi-tional Newfoundland music group The Dardanelles to tours around Canada and at festivals around the world. He still likes to think of himself as a misguided banjo player.

Nicole RochefortNicole Rochefort is the owner of AIM: Artists in Motion. AIM is an independent booking agency representing all genres of music. With a focus on building artists’ tour-ing careers (including artist development), AIM brings a new energy and approach to the Canadian concert touring industry.

Corinna RoseBanjo wielding songstress Corinna Rose will make your heart flutter and use its beat to start a hoedown. Crafting songs that push the boundaries of the folk world, Rose unabashedly uses crooked rhythms and jazz chords while staying true to the warmth of the tradition.

Jaspreet SandhuJaspreet Sandhu is a multi-disciplined artist with a strong focus on social justice. As Director of Member-ship and Advancement Operations for the Toronto Inter-national Film Festival, she oversees the links between TIFF’s four fundraising units: Government Relations; Foundation Relations; Membership; and Philanthropy.

Joanne SetteringtonJoanne Setterington birthed Indoor Recess Inc. 15 years ago with a simple mission – work with good mu-sic and good people. It earned a reputation as one of the strongest indie PR companies in the world, based on its creative, detail-driven and comprehensive approach to media and entertainment industry relations. Indoor Recess added artist management to its dominion five years ago when Joanne began working with The Strum-bellas.

Candace ShawCandace Shaw is a feminist, bon vivant, emcee, and cultural producer. A fixture on the Canadian music scene for twenty years, she was the long-time AD of Peterborough Folk Festival and is the current Chair of Shelter Valley Folk Festival. She is the founder of Cana-dian Women Working in Music and Secret Frequency.

Kevin SinclairKevin Sinclair is a founding partner of Spincount mu-sic, bringing a background as an attorney and editor to music promotions. Since 2008, Kevin has worked with Canadian artists promoting music through radio, print and online media. Spincount is an industry leader, known for its innovative and media savvy approach to music promotions.

Kimberly SinclairKimberly Sinclair built SpinCount into an award-win-ning promotions and publicity firm and her clients are routinely nominated for CRMAs, JUNOs, Polaris Prize, Canadian Folk Music Awards, and provincial Music In-dustry Association awards. Kimberly has been elected the board of directors at Music Nova Scotia and ap-pointed to ECMA board.

Greg SpenceGreg Spence is a resident of Moose Factory, Ontario. Greg has worked extensively for Cree Culture and Lan-guage Development for the James Bay Region. Since 2003, Greg has coordinated the CreeFest event which celebrates Cree cultural and traditions blending both modern and traditional elements of the Cree people of Hudson/James Bay.

Laura SpinkLaura Spink is a vocalist/percussionist for the Toron-to-based band, The Young Novelists. She has toured Canada, the eastern United States, and Europe, and the band’s latest album ‘made us strangers’ (released in April 2015) garnered two CFMA nominations. Laura is also the proud mom of an amazing 4 1/2 old son.

Ian TamblynA musician since 1972, Ian Tamblyn has released 38 albums and CDs of his work as well as acting as pro-ducer for dozens of other artists. Over the years Ian has written too many songs and has given up on counting them. He has also written fourteen plays and over 100 theatre soundtracks. Currently Ian is writer in residence at Carleton University, teaching songwriting and compo-sition to fourth year music students.

Mike TannerMike is Toronto’s Music Sector Development Officer, Economic Development & Culture. With the city’s film and entertainment team, Mike supports Toronto’s music community in achieving its potential as a ma-jor generator of economic benefit and a touchstone of Toronto’s culture. Formerly Director of Operations for NXNE, Mike helped it become a marquee event. He has years of experience as a performing, touring, and re-cording musician.

Carly ThomasCarly Thomas was born in Thailand and raised in Argen-tina, France, and various parts of North America. Cur-rently based in London, ON, won a 2015 Jack Richard-son music award for contemporary singer/songwriter. Her music is characteristic of modern folk, rock, and country. She has recently toured across Canada in sup-port of her latest release, Explode (2014).

Julia TrainJulia is the Senior Manager, Communications and Out-reach at the Musicians’ Rights Organization Canada (MROC), ensuring that musicians receive the recom-pense to which they are entitled. After graduating from Harris Institute for the Arts, she worked for the CMRRA’s Royalties Administration department, and then for FAC-TOR as a Submissions Coordinator and Communica-tions Manager.

Susan WheelerSusan Wheeler is an author and educator on topics related to access and chronic health issues. Her ap-proach to accessibility is simple, clear and respectful: “Access is a right, not a privilege.” She has shared her pragmatic and doable expertise with many Ontario folk festivals and is a key access advisor for Sixthman’s Cayamo roots music cruise. Website: http://accessibili-tymatters.ca Blog: www.lifesmarts.ca Email: susan@lifesmarts.ca

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Liana WhiteLiana White is the Executive Director of the Canadian Federation of Musicians. White has worked for the CFM since 1996 [then AFM Canada], and in 2012 was pro-moted to her current position. As a music industry pro-fessional for nearly 20 years, White has gained a wealth of knowledge and helps musicians with everything from crossing borders to insurance programs to revenue streams and more.

Ken WhiteleyKen has written over 400 songs and made 30 albums. His songs have won numerous awards including a Ge-nie Award for Best Song in a Canadian film. His work has been covered by dozens of other artists. A record producer of over 140 recordings, he is a skillful and sen-sitive collaborator.

The FMO Silent Auction takes place in the Registration area of the Westin Bristol Place on Friday and Saturday, 10:00am-8:00pm. Take a look and place your bids! NOTE: Items may be changed or added.

coLLEctoR’S coRNER

1 Anonymous Donor _______________Collector’s edition musical instrument _______________TBD

2 Anonymous Donor _______________Collector’s edition musical instrument _______________TBD

3 Long & McQuade ________________Epiphone EJ200 CE Acoustic/Electric _______________$549

Vintage Sunburst Guitar

4 Richard Flohil ___________________Framed vintage Womenfolk poster featuring___________$150

_____________________________Connie Kaldor at the Horseshoe ___________________

5 Richard Flohil ___________________Framed vintage folk photo featuring _________________$75

Colin James in performance

6 Borealis Records _________________Five-LP Stan Rogers collection ____________________$200

LivE muSic

1 SOCAN Awards _________________ Two tickets for 2016 Awards plus official ____________$400

swag bag (portable charger, Bluetooth speaker,

water bottle, toque, tote bag)

2 Tottenham Bluegrass Festival _______Four weekend passes and merchandise _____________$400

3 Babes4Breasts __________________Two tickets for 2015 annual concert plus compilation CD TBD

plus compilation CD

4 Mariposa Folk Festival _____________Two weekend passes plus exclusive CD _____________$325

SILENT AUCTION

Marie ZimmermanMarie did her PhD work in literature and cultural studies and has worked in the world of festivals for the past 12 years in several different roles, including artistic di-rector, publicist, and risk-management consultant. She is the Executive Director of the Hillside Festival and a founding member of the Guelph Fab 5.

Jill ZmudJill Zmud is a 2014 Canadian Folk Music Award nomi-nee for her rootsy, soulful album “Small Matters of Life and Death”. At this year’s conference, she’s the coordinator for FMO’s outreach program, Art Beat. In 2016, Jill is thrilled to be opening for Ruthie Foster at the Calgary Folk Club.

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REJuvENAtE AND REFRESH

1 Jane Harbury Publicity ___________ Client CD collection from Jane Harbury Publicity _______$100

2 Stony Plain Records _____________ Client CD collection from Stony Plain Records _________$100

3 Leo Mowry Village Yoga __________ Personal and peaceful yoga session for two ___________$125

4 United Talent Agency _____________ CD collection from United Talent Agency/ _____________$125

Agency Group

5 AIM: Artists in Motion _____________Client CD collection _____________________________$125

6 Stock-In-Trade __________________Truly unique evening for two at acclaimed Toronto ______$110

butcher shop’s monthly supper night

7 Starfish Entertainment ____________Client CD collection and merchandise $125

GEttiNG it DoNE: cAREER AccESS

1 Folk Music Ontario ______________ Lifetime FMO membership ________________________$745

2 Folk Music Ontario ______________ 2016 30th Anniversary conference registration _______$420

3 Master Songwriter Session _________Personal learning and sharing session (in ____________$500

person/phone/Skype) with a master songwriter

4 Stakeholder Research Associates ____One session: Essential strategic planning for _________ $700

careers, organizations, festivals

5 Revolution Recording Studios ______ 10 hrs of production time ________________________$650

6 Bandzoogle ____________________ Two years standard membership __________________$300

7 Folk Alliance International _________ One FAI Conference registration 2016 _______________$250

8 Len Gaik Entertainment Law _______ Consultation with leading legal advisor for ____________$500

Individuals and businesses

9 Canadian Music Week _____________Two 2016 CMW registrations _____________________$125

Youth Mentor ShowcaseFriday, October 162:30-4:30pmMayfair2:�0pm Julian Taylor2:55pm Amélie Lefebvre�:20pm Quique Escamilla�:�5pm LAL�:10pm James Keelaghan

Youth ShowcaseSaturday, October 172:30-4:30pmMayfair2:�0pm Sydney Delong2:55pm Cloé Deguire�:20pm Mira Meikle�:�5pm Braden Phelan�:10pm Jillian Kerr

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NORTHERN LIGHTS FESTIVAL BORÉAL #45

The Tradition Continues in Sudbury

July 8–10, 2016

www.nlfbsudbury.com – 705-674-5512

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In2010, inmemoryofherdaughter,CanadiansongwriterTaylorMitchell,EmilyMitchellestablished The OCFF TaylorMitchell Bursary for partici-pants in the Youth Performer

THE FMO TAYLOR MITCHELL BURSARY

program. Initially funded forfive years (2010-2014 inclu-sive),thebursaryhasrecentlyreceivedadditionalfunding,al-lowingittobeawardedthroughthe2019conference. One young performer ischosen to receive up to $500towards costs associated withattending the conference andparticipating in the performerstream of the Folk Music On-tarioyouthprogram.Allcandi-dateschosenbyjurytopartici-pateintheprogramareeligibleforthebursary.Therecipientisdetermined according to needbyagroupofmusicalmentorswho knew and loved Taylor.The award was renamed theFolk Music Ontario Taylor

MitchellBursaryin2013. Thisyear’srecipientoftheFMO Taylor Mitchell BursaryisguitaristandsingerBradenPhelanofGuelph.YoucanseeBraden and the other youthperformers in the TicketproYouth Showcase on Saturday, October17,2:30-4:00pmintheMayfair room of the WestinBristolPlace. YouthProgramparticipants and alumni willalsobeperformingintheirownprivateshowcaseroomonthatnightinRoom352. Ifyouareinterestedincon-tributing to the FMO TaylorMitchell Bursary fund, pleasecontacttheFolkMusicOntariooffice at 1-866-292-6233.

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SONGS FROM THE HEART WINNERS

STINGRAY RISING STARS PROGRAM

2015 Stingray Rising Star – EnglishAllison Lupton – one more DayAllison Lupton hails from Zorra Township, SW Ontario. She has been a fea-tured performer on CBC Radio’s Vinyl Café and has received two CFMA nomi-nations : Traditional Singer in 2008 and Vocal Group (The Lucky Sisters) in 2015. Allison’s new CD “Half My Heart” has achieved international acclaim.

Stingray Music is proudly committed to supporting emerg-ing Canadian music talent through its Rising Stars Program. The objective of this program is to help provide opportuni-ties for up-and-coming musicians in all genres by providing showcase opportunities, monetary awards and potential airplay on the Stingray Music channels. Since its inception in 2000, over 900 artists have directly benefited from the Program.

The Stingray Music service is available in over 11 million homes across the country. The service offers 100 music channels programmed by experts in a variety of genres. No commercials, no talk, just great music.

Stingray Musique est fier de contribuer à l’émergence des musiciens canadiens grâce au programme Prix Étoiles Stingray. L’objectif de ce programme est de supporter les musiciens canadiens émergents, dans tous les genres de musique en leur offrant de la visibilité et des bourses pour aider à l’avancement de leurs carrières. Depuis sa création en 2000, le programme Prix Étoiles Stingray a récompensé le talent de plus de 900 musiciens d’ici.

Stingray Musique est disponible dans plus de 11 millions de foyers au Canada avec les services de télévision numéri-ques. Le service offre les 100 chaînes programmées par des experts en musique. Pas de publicité, pas d’interruption, que de l’excellente musique!

music.stingray.comCongratulations to the winners,

Lisa Doganieri - Marketing Manager – Stingray Music

2015 Stingray Rising Star – Frenchmelanie Brulée and Anique Granger – Antidote du douteMelanie Brulée is Canada’s indie Edith Piaf, a sassy and sweet bilingual mix of folk, surf rock, country, jazz and pop. A “quirky and inventive” live performer, she blurs lines between audience and artist. Her latest release (Débridée May 2015) sounds like a Tarantino film soundtrack. In French.

Sub-category winners

children’s Rory Gardiner – Don’t Ever Change Humorous Shawna Caspi – Devil’s Rolling Pin instrumental Kunle – My Little Fingersmulticultural Glen Hornblast – Freedom TrainPolitical Shawna Caspi – Not So Silent

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Christopher DearloveChristopher Dearlove is the General Manager of the Scenes at Canada’s National Arts Centre, where he oversees the music program-ming and operations for one of the country’s largest multi-disciplinary arts festivals. Before taking on his current role, he was Orches-tra Manager of the NAC Orchestra for almost a decade. Chris also serves as the Treasurer of the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA).

Megan JeromeDrawing from a musical life of family singsongs and formal training in classical and jazz piano, Megan Jerome has created a soulful and eclectic approach to singing, playing piano, arranging and songwriting. Her albums and performances have delighted critics and audiences alike, earning her a Galaxie Rising Star Award.

Kwende KefentseFascinated by cities, Kwende’s various professional ventures reflect different explorations and investigations into how they function, with a particular focus on culture, space and music. He is currently leading a music industry development initiative in partnership with local music business leaders that has so far resulted in the inaugural MEGAPHONO festival and a soon to be released report about the Ottawa music industry.

Every year, Folk Music Ontario calls on members of the folk community to help with our various competitions. We rely on them to choose the right mix of artists who will perform in FMO’s offical

showcases and to select the recipients of the Stingray Music Songs From The Heart overalland sub-category prizes. These jury members generously donate their time and expertise.

Folk Music Ontario appreciates their hard work!

Natalie BernardinUne passionnée d’événements de l’industrie musicale elle débute de sa carrière, avec de nombreux événements tant à l’échelle régionale qu’à l’échelle nationale. Elle a travailler en tant que diffuseur, gestionnaire d’équipe, directrice artistique et directrice générale. Polyvalente et engagée, elle travail maintenant au sein de l’équipe de l’APCM.

Passionate about music industry events, Natalie started out her careerwithinnumerous local and national organizations, working as a presenter, artistic director, volunteer manager and executive director. Versatile and engaged, shenowheads the team at the Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique (APCM).

Christa CoutureChrista Couture has toured, recorded and made ends meet in music for 10 years. Her last album The Living Record garnered “Best of 2012” picks by CBC Music and The Georgia Straight and her 4th album will be released April 2016. She’s also the managing editor of RPM.fm “Indigenous Music Culture.”

Andy FrankAndy Frank is a long-time supporter of Canadian folk music through his work in Southern Ontario terrestrial radio (2004-present), Roots Music Canada (rootsmusic.ca, which he co-founded with David Newland in 2009), his independent video work (including three Estelle Klein Award films for FMO), and his six year association with the Canadian Folk Music Awards, for which he currently serves as theProject Director.

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SHOWCASES: October 16 & 17, 2015, 11pm-3am

Room 344, Westin Bristol PlacePANEL - Dividing Tasks to Multiply Success:

Building Your Music TeamOctober 16, 2015, 2-3pm @ Bristol B

www.music-ontario.ca for full lineup

& details on how to join our organization!

ROOM #345ARTSCAN CIRCLE SHOWCASE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1611:0011:3012:0012:301:001:302:002:30

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Katherine WheatleyRoger RogerKarla AdolpheTeal & JoyceLynne HansonChristophe ElieSing Along Tim and The PacifiersAnne Walker

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17Amy & Rachel BeckClan HanniganMary BennetKaren MorandBig Little LionsCody McMillanKristin SweetlandApryll Aileen

ArtsCan Circle thanks these artists for raising support through their showcase to support our Arts Education programmes in remote northern communities.

visit www.artscancircle.ca to learn how you can get involved

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QUÉBEC SPOTLIGHTAT FMO 2015

PRESENTED BY

SATURDAY/SAMEDI 17 OCTOBRE • BRISTOL A

12h00 - 12h20SIN AND SWOON

www.sinandswoon.com

12h30 - 12h50CORINNA ROSE

www.corinnarose.com

13h00 - 13h20MÉLISANDE

[ÉLECTROTRAD]www.melisandemusic.com/en

13h30 - 13h50CÉCILE

DOO KINGUÉTRIOwww.cdkmusik.com

SPOTLITE QUÉBEC ROOM 357Acoustic showcaseFRIDAY / VENDREDI 16 OCTOBRE11h00 - 11h20 pm : CORINNA ROSE

11h30 - 11h50 pm : QRISTINA & QUINN BACHAND

12h00 - 12h30 am : MÉLISANDE [ÉLECTROTRAD]

0h30 - 0h50 am : SIN AND SWOON

1h00 - 1h20 am : MÉLANIE BRULÉE / ANIQUE GRANGER

1h30 - 1h50 am : PATRICIA CANO

SATURDAY / SAMEDI 17 OCTOBRE11h00 - 11h20 pm : SIN AND SWOON

11h30 - 11h50 pm : QRISTINA & QUINN BACHAND

12h00 - 12h30 am : MÉLANIE BRULÉE / ANIQUE GRANGER

0h30 - 0h50 am : ENIID

1h00 - 1h20 am : CÉCILE DOO KINGUÉTRIO

FOLQUÉBECisanot-for-pro itorganizationthathasdevelopedauniqueandhighlysuccessfulmodelforthe international promotion of folk music and dance madeinQuébec.Sinceitscreation,theorganisationhaschampionedbothup-and-comingandestablishedartists via participation at trade shows and conferences in Canada, the United States and Europe.

L’associationFOLQUÉBECestunorganismeàbutnonlucratif,enregistréauQuébec,dontlavocationest de promouvoir et de diffuser les musiques folk faites au Québec. Le principal objectif de FOLQUÉBEC est d’accroître la reconnaissance de notre culture musicale non seulement en Amérique du Nord, mais auplaninternational,ensoulignantl’abondance,la richesse et la diversité des talents québécois dans ce domaine.

www.folquebec.cominfo@folquebec.com

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ExPORT DEvELOPMENT PROGRAMAND THE SUCCESSION PLAN

ExportDevelopmentProgram. There are three key Export DevelopmentProgram initiatives that help connect exportdelegates,mentorsandartists:• Meet&GreetonThursday:thiseventhelps

delegatesandartistsgettoknoweachotherearlyintheevent.

• One-on-one business meetings: wematchmake more than 300 meetings overtwo days, ensuring that artists are meetingwith delegates who ‘fit’ their music and career goals.

• CD Library: Export delegates browse alibraryofCDsso they caneasilyaccess themusicoftheartiststakingpartintheExportDevelopmentProgram.

Inadditiontotheseinvite-onlyactivities,our38 export delegates also participate in panels,and take inshowcaseperformances throughouttheweekend. The Export Development Program is man-agedbyTamaraKater,ExecutiveDirectorofFolkMusic Canada. The Succession Plan is organized byTanyaGallant,onbehalfofCAPACOA.

Aspartofitsmandatetofosteranddevelopthe folk music industry in Ontario, Folk MusicOntariohaspartneredwithFolkMusicCanadaandCAPACOAtopresentthesetwokeyprogramsatthe2015conference. What is an Export Development Program?Basically, it means that we invite key buyersandindustrypeople(ExportDelegates)toattendFolkMusicOntario.ThegoalistogettherightExport Delegate connected to artists attendingthe conference, particularly performers whoareconsideredexport-ready.WealsohopethattheExportDevelopmentdelegateswillnetworkwithOntariofestivalsandothermembersoftheOntariofolkcommunity,butultimately,wewantthe Export Delegates to connect with artistsperformingattheconference. The Succession Plan, presented by CAPACOA, is intricately linkedto theExportDevelopmentProgram as it strives to connect emergentarts administrators (festival directors, artistmanagers etc) with mentors in their field, with thegoalofadvancingprofessionaldevelopment,personal growth and peer network resources.In general, participants in The Succession Plan (bothmentorsandmentees)alsotakepartinThe

These programs are made possiblewith the support of:

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Graham Ashton - @footstompmusicFootstomp Music, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Dana Beeler - @goldenbaypromoGolden Bay Promotions/ In The Dead of Winter, Halifax, NSMentored by Devon Léger

Adele Boychuk Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), Saskatchewan, SK

Mike Campbell - @mscamboThe Carleton Music Bar & Grill/The Halifax Urban Folk Festival (HUFF), Halifax, NS

Cindy Cogbill - @LevittShellLevitt Shell, Memphis, TN

Ghislaine CormierFédération culturelle de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard, Charlottetown, PE

Sarah Craig - @CaffeLena Caffe Lena, Albany, NY

Val Denn - @valdenn Val Denn Agency, Chester, NS

Julien DesaulniersFestival du Voyageur, Winnipeg, MB

Jessica DesrosiersTour de Fort, Fort Frances, ON

Craig Gates - @LowellFolkFestLowell Festival Foundation, Lowell, MA

Terry Hart Terry Hart Music Management, Ajax, ONMentored by Roger Lockyer

Andy Hillhouse - @harrisonfestHarrison Festival Society, Harrison, BC

Ken IrwinRounder Records, Boston, MA

Steve Johnson - @wncstevejohnson MerleFest, Wilkesboro, NCMentoring Cynthia MacLeod

Michael Kornfeld - @MichaelKornfeldFolk Music Society of Huntington, Centerport, NY

Stan LaevensRed Lake Wilderness Entertainment Series, Red Lake, ON

Matthew Large - @mtlfolkfestMontreal Folk Festival on the Canal, Montreal, QC

Devon Léger - @hearth_music HearthPR/KITHFOLK, Seattle, WAMentoring Dana Beeler

2015 ExPORT DEvELOPMENT DELEGATES

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Roger Lockyer - @foleymore Foleymore Entertainment, St. John’s, NLMentoring Terry Hart

Cynthia MacLeod - @smallhalls Festival of Small Halls, Charlottetown, PEMentored by Steve Johnson

Gardiner MacNeill Manager, Charlottetown, PEMentoring Marie Bachand

Rob MillerQuicksilver Productions, Montrose, CO

Trish Murray - @redleafmusic RedLeaf Music, Ottawa, ONMentored by Mark Watson

Jen Ochej - @jenochej Manager, Toronto, ONMentored by Michelle Szeto

Jim OlsenSignature Sounds/ Green River Festival, Northampton, MA

Tim Osmond - @homeroutes.ca Home Routes, Winnipeg, MBMentoring Amanda Lynn Stubley

Jessica Potter - @thepaintedladyyThe Painted Lady, Toronto, ON

Susan Reany-IskraDryden Entertainment Series, Dryden, ON

Kimberly Sinclair - @SpinCountSpinCount Promotions & Publicity, Milton, NS

Greg SpenceCreeFest, Moose Factory, ON

Amanda Lynn Stubley -@sweetappalachia Old North House Concerts, ONMentored by Tim Osmond

Michelle Szeto Paquin Entertainment, Toronto, ONMentoring Jen Ochej

Brad TisdelSisters Folk Festival, Sisters, OR

Taylor “TK”Pride Toronto, Toronto, ON

Mark Watson - @WatsonEntertain Watson Entertainment, Burlington, ONMentoring Trish Murray

Brigid WilkinsonClassic Theatre, Cobalt, ON

Carol WoodSioux Hudson Entertainment Series, Sioux Lookout, ON

The Succession Plan mentee The Succession Plan mentor

Marie Bachand

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NEW MEMBERSFolk Music Ontario welcomes the following new members who joined us since the last issue of Folk Prints:

Vicki Heacock, Fenelon FallsMax Heineman, TorontoJennifer Holub, SudburyJillian Kerr, OttawaDeborah Landry, OttawaAbigail Lapell, TorontoAmanda Lowe W., OttawaTrish MacAulay, TorontoEmily Madronich, Port ColborneLara Martin, TorontoMackenzie McRuer, MarkhamMira Meikle, OakvilleSerge Monette, AppletonArnie Naiman, AuroraDaniela Nardi, TorontoJason O’Brien, TorontoZeynep Ozbilen, TorontoJordan Percival, OttawaBraden Phelan, Guelph-Eramosa

Jordan Raycroft, BarrieShawn Sasyniuk, North BayChris Staig, TorontoNicole Theobald, TorontoCarly Thomas, LondonLaura Tremblay, TorontoStephen John Van de Kemp, BradfordDavid White, North BayLori Yates, Hamilton

New Ontario OrganizationalMembersFly Away Home Music Festival, MadocFolkus Concert Series, AlmonteHometown Music Festival, WhitbyIndiecan Records, Toronto

New Ontario Individual MembersRichard Barry, TorontoDave Bates, StratfordLorrina Belluz, Thunder BayAdam Buller, Niagara FallsDouglas Cameron, TorontoClaire Coupland, TorontoNathaniel Deshpande, GuelphEric Dubeau, OttawaMark Dunn, Sault Ste. MarieSarah Erickson, TorontoTim Ewing, CambridgeDoris Folkens, GuelphMartine Fortin, SudburyMark Fossen, OttawaSarah Gardiner, TorontoDennis Gaumond, GuelphJennifer Gillmor, GuelphD. Jae Gold, Richmond Hill

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FMO OFFICIALSHOWCASE ARTISTS

Alysha Brilla2015 Juno Nominee, Alysha Brilla is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer. She is Tanzanian-Canadian of the Indian diaspora. Her second full length al-bum “Womyn” was released Sept 2014. She plays guitar, piano and djembe, creating a unique original soul-folk sound which has been featured on stages internationally.

Ashley CondonAshley Condon was raised be-tween two potato fields on Prince Edward Island. Like pecan pie – sweet and nutty – Ashley has won audiences over with her larger-than-life stage presence and down-to-earth charm. Grow-ing up on everything from old-time country to folk, blues and soul, her music resonates.

Cécile Doo-Kingué TrioAn exceptional stage presence, guitarist / singer-songwriter Cécile Doo-Kingué blends blues, afro-roots and soul to create a unique sound. Born and raised in New York City and now an adopted Montrealer. Powerful, sexy and raw, Cécile Doo-Kingué’s lyrics and sound, live or recorded, make for an enthralling and intimate communion.

Coco Love AlcornCoco’s current project is The Spir-it Sessions.“Coco is the ultimate musical spark plug...an electrical connector through which the cre-ative energy flows. In my 30 years of touring around the world, I have never seen another performer able to bring people together like Coco does.” - James Keelaghan

Corinna RoseBanjo wielding songstress Corinna Rose will make your heart flutter and use its beat to start a hoe-down. Crafting songs that push the boundaries of the folk world, Rose unabashedly uses crooked rhythms and jazz chords while staying true to the warmth of the tradition.

Darren EedensDarren Eedens is becoming known as “The Dirty Little Picker”. His dazzling instrumental skills, picking more notes per bar than most people can wrap their heads around has earned him this moni-ker. The songs are spellbinding displays of technical ability com-bined with lyrical content of an old soul.

Digging RootsMusical partners Raven and Sho-Shona have been finding the right balance of fairytale-style good fortune, old-fashioned hard work and the rare creative chemistry to make a go of it. Their new JUNO-nominated album For the Light brings global-infused songs to their live shows with a supporting tour already in the making across Canada, the US and Europe.

HillsburnFolk-pop quartet Hillsburn is made up of Rosanna Burrill, Paul Aarn-tzen, Jackson Fairfax-Perry, and Clayton Burrill. The band’s rich vocal harmonies and song-first arrangements produce an amped-up but thoughtfully-constructed sound.

Jadea KellyJadea Kelly’s music bridges lilting country tinges of Iris DeMent with the darker influences of Portishead synth and organ pads. Spending much of the last year touring the United States and Europe with artists such as Whitehorse, she is preparing for the 2016 release of her highly anticipated album, ‘Love & Lust’.

JoJo WorthingtonJoJo Worthington is an experi-mental-folk artist from Waterloo, known for her award-winning and ethereal songwriting on the uku-lele. By using loops, reverbs and delays, JoJo creates a euphoric atmosphere that has never been heard before with this instrument. Her infectiously catchy and whim-sical melodies of different genres delight any audience.

Ken Whiteley and the Beulah BandIt’s new music with old soul! Chock full of funky, folk fun, in-strumental virtuosity and fabulous 3 part singing from award winning songwriter Ken Whiteley on gui-tars/mandolin, Rosalyn Dennett on fiddle, Frank Evans on banjos, Ben Whiteley on bass. Echoes of blues, gospel, swing, string and jug band sounds.

Linda McRaeLinda has performed with the VSO and the Folsom Prison blues band! Performing on banjo, gui-tar and accordion, her warm and world-weary voice, unforgettable melodies and thought-provok-ing lyrics, make her a captivating and sought-after artist. “One song breaks your heart, the next one puts it back together”.

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Maneli JamalAward winning Maneli Jamal is a story teller who’s lived all over the world (Iran, Belarus, Germany, USA, Canada). When you first wit-ness a live performance, you’ll find yourself staring at him trying to figure out if all that sound is re-ally being produced by two hands and one guitar.

Matthew ByrneByrne is an engaging storyteller who delivers tasteful and honest interpretations of traditional New-foundland songs with polished guitar work and powerful vocals. He has inherited a unique reper-toire of traditional music, which he presents with thoughtful mu-sical arrangements and deep un-derstanding of the oral traditional from which he has come.

Mélisande [électrotrad]Mélisande leads this project fea-turing high-energy traditional French-Canadian songs. She presents stories about the lives of women through a feminist lens creating a new sound. Comprised of award-winning musicians, the band offers a fresh proposition to the music scene and is ready to rock the main stages at folk fes-tivals.

Michelle WillisBorn in small-town England and raised in Toronto, Canada, Mi-chelle Willis’ songwriting brings together the nuances of Donny Hathaway’s soul, Joni Mitchell’s melody and the jazz-roots sensi-bility of Norah Jones, bathed in a sea of voices and Americana-style writing. Her debut solo record, See Us Through, comes out late 2015.

Mo KenneyIn My Dreams is a stunningly ac-complished and exciting follow-up to Mo Kenney’s universally-ac-claimed self-titled debut. Released in September 2014, the album showcases an artist who has grown in every facet of her craft. The record made 2014 best-of lists and won an ECMA for Pop Recording of the Year.

MonsoonMonsoon is a Canadian Indo-Jazz collective combining elements of traditional Indian Classical mu-sic and creative Jazz into a rich and meaningful cross-cultural expression. Monsoon captivates audiences with exotic Eastern melodies, worldly grooves and creative improvisations that, when combined, create a truly unique musical experience.

Monsoon estune collective indo-jazz qui combine des éléments du Jazz créatif et de la musiqueindi-enneclassiquedansune expression interculturelleéloquante et abon-dante. Monsoon a captivé des publiques avec des compositions originalesetuniquescaractérisées par des mélodieséxotiques de l’Est, des grooves de musiques du monde variées, et des impro-visations créatives. Le réesultat: uneexpérience musicale vraiment unique.

Patricia CanoBorn in Sudbury to a Peruvian household, Patricia Cano gradu-ated from U of T in Theatre and Spanish Literature. She spent five years in Paris at the world-renowned Théâtre du Soleil and Seoul studying traditional South Korean singing and drumming, and seven months in Rio sing-ing the Carioca scene! Patricia is currently working on her second album.

Qristina and Quinn BachandHailing from Canada’s West Coast with its signature tolerance for experimentation & improvisation, Qristina& Quinn Bachand have always sought to find their own ‘voice’, exploring all kinds of mu-sical traditions, fusing styles such as Old-time, Irish trad, Folk, and Jazz to create their own distinctive sound.

RakkatakFeaturing tabla player Anita Katak-kar, sitarist Rex Van der Spuy, bassist Oriana Barbato and per-cussionist Randolf Jimenez, this Toronto-based collective merges rhythms and melodies influenced by classical Indian music with western instrumentation and a pop music aesthetic.

Rosie and theRivetersRosie & the Rivetersare four sassy dames who revisit the spirit of gospel music with a retro 1940’s flair. Their original compositions feature sophisticated harmonies, body percussion, scintillating cho-reography, inviting humour and enough ooh-la-la to charm your socks off!

Samantha Martin and Delta SugarA rising star in the Canadian roots & blues scene, Samantha Martin’s latest ensemble Delta Sugar have quickly gain attention and praise from soul, gospel and blues fans alike. The debut album ‘Send the Nightingale’ was released in Feb-ruary 2015.

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Sheesham and Lotus and ‘SonHG Wells meets Doctor Seuss meets the Memphis Jug Band. Old Time trad songs and tunes played with ridiculous sibling harmonies and true attention to antiquity. Fiddle, Banjo, Sousaphone and home-made instruments like the contrabass harmoniphoneum, and the controversial sepia-phonic mono-phone.

Sherman DowneyRecently named NL’s 2015 ‘SO-CAN Songwriter of the Year’, Sher-man Downey continues to find his way into the hearts of listeners with his charming delivery of solid songs and has carved out a spot as one of the most exciting acts to add to your calendar this year.

Shtreiml and Ismail FenciogluShtreiml& Ismail Fencioglu per-form innovative music rooted in the Jewish and Ottoman traditions, but brimming with roots-rock sen-sibilities and dexterous improvi-sations. With fleet-fingered oud playing, fiery harmonica brilliance and Balkan flair, the group’s set is always performed with intensity, authenticity and good humour.

Sweet AlibiWinnipeg-based folk/pop trio Sweet Alibi infuse their hallmark harmonies with influences of everything from folk to country to soul, without a hint of shame. Sharing their personal experiences genuinely in song, they’ll have you dancing and singing along. They’re currently touring new ma-terial from their sophomore release We’ve Got To (produced by Rusty Matyas of Imaginary Cities).

The BroodThe Brood is a psychedelic, ec-centric, rock & roll band. Fuse to-gether the sounds of Chuck Berry, Frank Zappa and Genesis, mix in the improvisational nature of The Grateful Dead and the wit of Ween, and you start to get a taste for the musical stylings of The Brood

The Lonesome Ace StringbandThe Lonesome Ace Stringband features John Showman (fiddle), Chris Coole (banjo) , and Max Heineman (bass). This all-star band play old-time music for all occasions: festivals, dances, wars, parties and funerals. “Three powerful musicians playing and singing some powerful music.” -- Bluegrass Unlimited

The Next Generation LeahyWith three generations of Leahy musical excellence behind them, The Next Generation Leahy are astounding audiences worldwide with their remarkable musician-ship. These young Leahys are already seasoned entertainers, featuring the fiddle and dance of their heritage, and introducing ac-cordion, cello, vocals, and more into each amazing performance.

Trent SevernTrent Severn is a trio from Strat-ford, ON comprised of indie songster EmmGryner, multi-tal-ened Dayna Manning, and violin whiz/songbird Laura C. Bates. Influenced by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Trent Severn has no lead singer and no doubled tracks. The sound of the band is CANADI-ANA based in folk, roots and old country.

Vox SambouVox Sambou is originally from Limbe, Haiti. He is a founding member of Nomadic Massive, has toured Canada, USA, France, the Caribbean and Latin America. He sings in Creole, English, French and Spanish. He holds a BA in Psychology and Anthropology and is director of The Youth House of Côte-des-Neiges, preventing de-linquency among teenagers.

YaoMultitalented artist and poet, and passionate advocate for the quest for knowledge through literature and music, YAO is comparable to a modern-day troubadour. With a mix of slam poetry, jazz and blues, his eclectic approach and esca-pades in various musical genres give a rich, unique and very pleas-ant sound.

The East PointersThe East Pointers’ – banjoist KoadyChaisson, fiddle player Tim Chaisson, and guitarist Jake Charron – talent and penchant for traditional Celtic tunes of decades past greatly belie their respective ages. Their 6-song, self-titled EP was released October 2014 and is a collection of a diverse mix of influences.

Stef PaquetteStef won Album of the Year at the TrilleOr gala in 2013. Energetic and crowd-pleasing, Stef won the Coup de Foudre at Contact Onta-rois 2014 and gave a tour of over 50 shows across the province. In 2015, Stef was the CBC’s male performer of the year, and was nominated for best songwriter and song of the year.

FMO OFFICIALSHOWCASE ARTISTS

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Raina KrangleImagine Sheryl Crow & Janis Jop-lin. That’s the sound you get when you hear Raina performing her catchy original kids’ tunes. Raina is an experienced musician with a fresh folk-rock vibe who has been entertaining young children for many years. She is also an educator, parent and professional folk/rock artist.

Songs For Terrible ChildrenSongs for Terrible Children is a new project from singer-song-writer Ben Spencer that uses sat-ire and humour to address social issues with younger audiences. Dubbed as a sort of “Stephen Colbert for kids,” Ben sings songs that are funny, heartfelt, and ex-tremely catchy.

Hey BusterHey Buster is an Ottawa band that plays original “wonkytonk-folk-a-rockabilly” songs for children and their parents. Their energetic, interactive, cabaret style show features dance moves, dramatic props and great guitar licks de-signed to entertain the whole fam-ily. Like a more rock n roll, more wiggly, Wiggles.

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Zachary LuckyZachary Lucky truly is the bread and butter of the massive Cana-dian folk scene. With an emphasis on songwriting and an ear for deli-cate arrangements, Lucky’s songs will haunt you and remind you of what country and western music was originally conceived as.

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Big Little Lions“The duo’s sound mixes the new school folk of Mumford and Sons with a dance rhythm that keeps the music sounding light and up-beat. It also doesn’t hurt that their songs are very catchy and aided by how well Austin and Otten’s voices complement each other.” -- Examiner.com

PtarmiganPtarmigan is a progressive folk band from Toronto, ON. Their epic, melodic folk songs skillfully blend acoustic instrumentation with the contemporary sounds of prog, pop, and indie rock for a uniquely creative take on modern folk music.

Red Haven“While also a folk band, Red Haven’s sound is decidedly differ-ent; it’s more whiskey soaked and vaudevillian. The quartet blends gypsy jazz and indie pop melo-dies.” Their newest record Vili-fied supplements a catalogue of 40 songs from three songwriters, with a sound that is both familiar and innovative.

Shawn William ClarkeThe key word for Shawn’s song-writing is restraint. Simple melo-dies, and insightful lyrics are sup-ported by his accomplished guitar playing. Although sometimes sub-tly, his influences include Paul Si-mon, Hayden, Jim O’Rourke and Gillian Welch.

Spencer BurtonWhen it comes to Spencer Bur-ton’s live performances, it could simply be the singer, six strings, and a handful of songs, or a full band bringing an added element to the songs. In either case, audi-ences will connect instantly with his earnest but delicate delivery.

The Boxcar BoysThe Boxcar Boys deliver an original gumbo of old-time jazz, klezmer, folk and country. The six inimitable musicians present joy-ous performances featuring an eclectic array of acoustic instru-ments: clarinet, harmonica, fiddle, trombone, accordion, washboard, bass drum, banjo, tuba, and trumpet.

The JessicaStuart FewCanadian innovators, The Jessica Stuart Few are the world’s only “koto-toting folk-jazz power trio”. Signature songwriting featuring the Japanese 13-string harp next to double bass, drums, tight vo-cal harmonies & exceptional guitar work have put the undeni-ably charismatic Few on festival stages in Canada, the US, Japan, Germany and Australia.

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YOUTH PROGRAMPARTICIPANTS

Cloé DeguireA Grade 12 student from Sudbury, Cloé Deguire has par ticipated in such musical events as Mélomanie, Radio-Chaud and Quand Ça Nous Chante. In 2014, she won the audience award at La Voix du Nord in Timmins. After participating in Jamais Trop Tot, an initiative of the Festival International de la Chanson de Granby, Cloé was sponsored by the APCM to participate in the 2015 FMO Youth Program.

Sydney DelongA recent Young Performer of the Year nominee in the Canadian Folk Music Awards, 19-year-old Sydney Delong is juggling life as a struggling singer-songwriter, college student and part-time retail goddess. Sydney has released two EPs, been nominated by TIMA for folk originals, and performed at Folk Alliance, Summerfolk, CMW, and NXNE.

Jillian KerrJillian Kerr was born and raised on the outskirts of Ottawa. Jillian is a singer-songwriter going into her final year at Carleton University and will be completing her Bachelor of Music Honours degree. She writes lyrics that listeners can relate to and attracts their attention with her unique and soothing voice.

Mira MeikleMira Meikle is a young Canadian singer/song-writer with a fresh perspective. Her music is captivating and her lyrics are wise beyond her years and are always thought provoking. And she sings with a pure voice that is artfully tuned to her piano playing. She has written over 40 songs and has only just begun.

Braden Phelan (Taylor Mitchell Bursary recipient)The result of a saucy night of passion between Neil Young and The Band (Fred Eaglesmith watched) - Braden Phelan’s take on Canadiana is a hearty sonic stew. Releasing his debut record “379 Evert St.” on October 10, 2015, Phelan is poised to make a profound impression on Canada’s music scene.

Quique Escamilla2015 Juno Award Winner / 2014 CFMA Winner Quique Escamilla fuses traditional Mexican Folk music such as Ranchera, Huapango, and other Latin American rhythms with rock and reggae, while creating his own unique mix of “Music of the Americas” and delivering passionate lyrics that touch on issues such as indigenous rights, anti-racism and anti-oppression.

Rosina KaziOne of the ‘behind scenes’ movers and shakers in Toronto’s underground music scene, Rosina Kazi is the lead singer of the electronic collective, LAL. She has been instrumental in the growth of many of the city’s radical female / queer artists, providing venues and forums for their musical expression.

James KeelaghanFor over 25 years James Keelaghan has been a touring performer and song-writer. He has grown from a coffee house act in his hometown of Calgary to a concert hall favourite in Canada. In addition he is currently the AD at the Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival in Owen Sound, ON.

Amelie LefebvreOn the Canadian music scene since 2003, Amélie currently fronts the band Amélie & les singes bleus, which has been described as a sultry, funny, exciting and exuberant experience that transcends language and culture. Amélie is also a professionally trained actor and a mother of two little girls that constantly fill her well of creativity. www.alsb.ca

Julian TaylorToronto native Julian Taylor is an award-winning singer-songwriter who has released seven albums, five top-forty rock singles and has toured the world playing more than 2000 live shows in a decade. Equal parts troubadour and soul singer, Taylor emits a raw, emotive and distinct delivery.

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Lower Lobby Registration and FMO Board Voting (4:30PM - 10PM)

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Plaza A FMO Welcome Reception

Plaza B Official Showcase(7:30PM-10:30PM)

Borealis Showcase(11PM-1AM)

CarltonEDP/TSP Pitch

Training(3PM-4PM)

Bristol A Official Showcase(7:45PM-10:45PM)

Bristol B

Mayfair

SloaneYouth Lounge

Ticketpro Youth Program Orientation

Ascot/Kent Instrument Lockup (7PM - 11PM)

Regent Drop Boxes (7PM - 11PM)

CarlyleSalonEDP Lounge

EDP/TSPWelcome Reception

Balmoral Salon

WindsorSalon

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All-NightJamming

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***Folk Music Ontario Conference Schedule - SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Updated September 28, 2015***

CONFERENCE BASICS SHOWCASE CLOSED SESSION

Rooms 9:00AM 9:30AM 10:00AM 10:30AM 11:00AM 11:30AM 12:00PM 12:30PM 1:00PM 1:30PM 2:00PM

Lower Lobby Registration and FMO Board Voting (9AM - 10PM) / Silent Auction (10AM - 8PM)

MainLobby

Sutton A Exhibit Hall

Sutton B Breakfast

Sutton C

Plaza A Wisdom of the Elders

Plaza B Artists in Motion Showcase

CarltonCollective Rights: Who, What,

When,Why & How (9AM-9:45AM)/ Effective Radio Tracking

(9:45AM-10:30AM)

Bristol A Folk Music Canada Showcase

Bristol BGrantwriting: Making Believers out

of Text (9AM-9:45AM) / Accounting for Musicians and Self-Employed

Music Workers (9:45AM-10:30AM)

Mayfair Toronto Blues Society Showcase

SloaneYouth Lounge

Ticketpro Youth Workshops Ticketpro Youth Program Lounge

Ascot/Kent Instrument Lockup (9AM - 11PM)

Regent Drop Boxes (9AM - 11PM)

CarlyleSalonEDP Lounge

EDP One-on-One Sessions Export Development Program Lounge (12PM - 5:30PM)

Balmoral Salon EDP One-on-One Sessions

WindsorSalon

World/Trad Music Round Table

AboriginalPresenters

GoodSoundAdvice

MusicOntario:Dividing Tasks to Multiply Success:

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Registration and FMO Board Voting (9AM - 10PM) / Silent Auction (10AM - 8PM)

Folk Music OntarioSong Swap Campfire

Exhibit Hall

OntarioStep

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Long & McQuadeKeynote Address / SOCAN Reception

Marcato Speed Networking Sessions

Trailblazers 2:Beyond the Great Idea

Vance Gilbert’sCollision Course

Official Showcase(7:30PM-10:30PM)

Building and Maintaining

Effective Sponsor Partnerships

Official Showcase(7:15PM-10:45PM)

Dare to StreamHouse Concert

PresentersRound Table

Youth Mentor Showcase

Ticketpro Youth Program Lounge

Instrument Lockup (9AM - 11PM)

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MainLobby Joyful Songs Campfire

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Sutton B FMO AGMand Breakfast

Sutton C

Plaza AAccessibilityin the Folk Community

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CarltonThe Next

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Bristol BMaintaining

Health: When Life Takes You Out of the Game

Mayfair

SloaneYouth Lounge

Ticketpro Youth Workshops Ticketpro Youth Program Lounge

Ascot/Kent Instrument Lockup (9AM - 11PM)

Regent Drop Boxes (9AM - 11PM)

CarlyleSalonEDP Lounge

EDP One-on-One Sessions Export Development Program Lounge (12PM - 5:30PM)

Balmoral Salon EDP One-on-One Sessions

WindsorSalon

The Kids are All Right

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Registration (9AM - 10PM) / FMO Board Voting (9AM - 3PM) / Silent Auction (10AM - 8PM)

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Northern Presenters Meet and Greet

MMF: Crossing Borders: Advocating

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Stingray Songs From the Heart Showcase

Official Showcase(7:30PM-10:30PM)

Organizational Development and Management (From

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Form and Function: A Songwriting

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Official Showcase(7:15PM-10:45PM)

Women in Music Meet and Greet

Meeting of FMO Festival Board Chairs

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Ticketpro Youth Showcase

Ticketpro Youth Program Lounge

Instrument Lockup (9AM - 11PM)

Drop Boxes (9AM - 11PM)

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Rooms 9:30AM 10:00AM 10:30AM 11:00AM 11:30AM 12:00PM 12:30PM 1:00PM

Lower Lobby Silent Auction Payment and Pick-up

MainLobby Gospel Sing-Along

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Sutton B

FMO Awards Brunch Estelle Klein Award Interview

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Plaza B

CarltonVolunteer Recruitment,

Development and Management Round Table

Festival Administration

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Meeting of FMO Festival ADs

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Mayfair

SloaneYouth Lounge

Ticketpro Youth Program Wrap-up

Ascot/Kent Instrument Lockup (9AM - 1PM)

Regent Drop Boxes (9AM - 1PM)

CarlyleSalonEDP Lounge

EDP Wrap-up

Balmoral Salon

WindsorSalon

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2015

***Folk Music Ontario Conference Schedule - SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Updated September 28, 2015***

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SCHEDULE OF EvENTS

tHuRSDAY, octoBER 15

3:00pm – 4:30pmEDP/tSP Pitch training(closed session)Carlton

4:30pm – 10:00pmRegistration and Board votingLower LobbyThis is the first stop and favourite meeting place for conference delegates. Pick up your badge and delegate bag, and say hi to the staff of Folk Music Ontario! Members are strongly encouraged to exercise their franchise by casting a ballot in the FMO board elections.

5:00pm – 6:00pmEDP/tSP welcome Reception(closed session)Carlyle Salon EDP Lounge

6:00pm – 7:30pmFmo welcome ReceptionPlaza ACome and meet all of the other delegates who have arrived for the conference weekend!

ticketpro Youth Program orientation (closed session)Sloane Youth Lounge

7:00pm – 11:00pminstrument LockupAscot/KentTired of lugging that stand-up bass around? Artists are welcome to check their instruments in for the evening. IMPORTANT: This room does NOT stay open all night, so be sure to pick up your instrument before closing time.

Drop Boxes RegentIf you want to make sure that ADs, radio DJs and other presenters hear your music, be sure to drop off a CD and one-pager in each of the drop boxes.

7:30pm – 10:30pmofficial ShowcasePlaza B

7:45pm – 10:45pmofficial ShowcaseBristol A

11:00pm – 1:00am Borealis ShowcasePlaza B

11:00pm on All-Night JammingLower Lobby

FRiDAY, octoBER 16

9:00am – 10:00pmRegistration and Board votingLower LobbyThis is the first stop and favourite meeting place for conference delegates. Pick up your badge and delegate bag, and say hi to the staff of Folk Music Ontario! Members are strongly encouraged to exercise their franchise by casting a ballot in the FMO board elections.

9:00am – 11:00pminstrument LockupAscot/KentTired of lugging that stand-up bass around? Artists are welcome to check their instruments in for the evening. IMPORTANT: This room does NOT stay open all night, so be sure to pick up your instrument before closing time.

Drop Boxes RegentIf you want to make sure that ADs, radio DJs and other presenters hear your music, be sure to drop off a CD and one-pager in each of the drop boxes.

9:00am – noonExport Development Program one-on-one Sessions (closed)Carlyle Salon EDP Lounge

Export Development Program one-on-one Sessions (closed)Balmoral Salon

9:00am – 9:45amcollective Rights: who, what, when, why & HowCarltonCollective Rights and knowledge of how collective rights work in music should be understood by all artists. A knee jerk reaction when seeing this term may be to skip it all together. The problem with that is collective rights and collective rights management is essential to you getting compensated for your music. So what is it exactly? Can I manage it alone or does someone else do that for me? This participatory session will explain all there is to know about Collective Rights as well as how to get Collective Rights working for you. Please bring your laptop!Facilitator: Jory Nash

Grantwriting: making Believersout of textBristol BIt’s a reality that we all have to face at some point if we work in the music industry in Ontario: At some point we’re going to be asking someone, anyone, for money. Some of us are better at it than others and have created an art form out of grantwriting. The rest of us are still struggling to find the perfect combination of selling ourselves in writing and maintaining a sense of creative mystery. Whether you’re a festival or a musician, we all have nightmares about hitting “send” on our latest grant application. Hopefully this panel will take some of the sting out of it.Facilitator: David Barnard

9:30am – 10:30amwisdom of the EldersPlaza AWithin the Folk Music Ontario family we are blessed to have artists that have been performing for most of their lives. With a lifetime of performing and creating comes a wisdom that we should all be so lucky to attain. This panel is a chance to sit and listen to some of our community’s greatest treasures as they share their life lessons with the rest of us.Panelists: Magoo (moderator), David Amram, Sadie Buck, Ian Tamblyn

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world/trad music Round tableWindsor Salon Come out and join us for a lively roundtable discussion about Folk Music Ontario’s diverse Traditional and World music community. We’ll chat about our future, the challenges we face as artists and hopefully hear some great new ideas from our working artists.Panelists: Brad McEwen (moderator), Anita Katakkar, Mélisande, Tom Power

9:45am – 10:30amEffective Radio tracking CarltonSo you’ve sent your latest record off to the radio stations and now you can’t wait to hear it getting some airplay! Think your job ends at slapping a stamp on the envelope? Any musician with a strong radio presence will tell you that good Radio Tracking can be the key to pushing your record to the top of the college radio charts. This panel will cover just what Radio Tracking is, what’s involved and how to be maximize the job effectively.Facilitator: Kevin Sinclair

Accounting for musicians and Self-Employed music workersBristol BAccounting isn’t for everyone and most artists would prefer to write songs and live on stage than think about the mathematics and finances involved in being a musician. We’ve all faced the reality of just how important good accounting practices can be for working artists and this panel will cover the basics of practical accounting for musicians as well as those of us self-employed in the industry.Facilitator: D. Jae Gold

ticketpro Youth workshopsSloane Youth Lounge9:30-10:00 – Drawing a Stage Plot10:15-11:15 – Building a Team – Julian Taylor11:15-12:30 – Songwriters Toolbox – James Keelaghan

10:00am – 8:00pmSilent Auction – viewing and BiddingLower LobbyCheck out a wide selection of goods and services that have been generously donated for auction, and put in your (hopefully) winning bid! A partial list of the items up for auction can be found in this conference program.

10:30am – noonExhibit HallSutton A

continental BreakfastOutside Sutton BBreakfast items will be available for delegates while quantities last.

12:00pm – 2:00pmArtists in motion ShowcasePlaza B

Folk music canada ShowcaseBristol A

toronto Blues Society ShowcaseMayfair

12:00pm – 5:30pmExport Development Program Lounge (closed session)Carlyle Salon EDP Lounge

12:30pm – 5:30pmticketpro Youth Program LoungeSloane Youth Lounge

2:00pm – 3:00pmAboriginal PresentersPlaza AMusic plays an important role in Aboriginal communities, keeping both their history and voices alive. Aboriginal presenters are instrumental in not only offering Aboriginal music at home, but in regularly finding outlets for Aboriginal performers across Ontario and nationally. This panel will offer some insight into the world of Aboriginal presenters and what they mean to both their communities and to the artists. Panelists: Jani Lauzon (moderator), Alan Greyeyes, Janis Monture, Greg Spence

Good Sound AdviceCarltonJust because you play on stage it doesn’t mean you’re an expert audio technician. Everyday more and more artists are purchasing small PAs and running their own sound in order to perform in smaller venues, save money etc. This is all well and good, but are your knob and fader techniques doing more harm than good with respect to winning over audiences? When feedback persists, does turning down the volume and moving a speaker take care of the problem or is it a Bandaid

fix? This panel will discuss some common mistakes, practices and secrets that will help those who run their own sound get a little better.Panelists: Mike Large (moderator), Christine Butchart, Dave Lang

musicontario: Dividing tasks to multiply Success: Building Your music teamBristol BTired of being your own one-man/woman super team? Maybe it’s time to start putting together your own team of superheroes to help you! Who should that be? Are you looking to lighten your load or seriously outsource big pieces of your business? What can you afford? These are tough questions and our panel will discuss the pros and cons of getting help and what kind of help you should be looking for!”Panelists: Rosalyn Dennett (moderator), Tim Des Islets, Grant Paley, Joanne Setterington

2:30pm – 4:00pmvance Gilbert’s collision coursePlaza BVance’s Collision Course Workshop offers you the opportunity to take an instructive, simultaneous look at your performance skills and your songwriting in an “open mike” stage setting. Vance believes that your performance and your songwriting are inseparably intertwined. Your whole presentation - from adjusting the microphone, stage patter, eye contact, song arrangement, lyric tweak, and approach to the instrument - all will be reviewed, gently critiqued, and adjusted in real time by Vance in the supportive stage setting of other singer-songwriter students, one of who will be “next” to take the stage. It’s all entertaining and great fun.Facilitator: Vance Gilbert

2:30pm – 4:30pmYouth mentor ShowcaseMayfair

3:00pm – 4:30pmFmo Song Swap campfireMain LobbyCome to the campfire and play another FMO member’s song. The only rule is that you don’t sing one of your own!Host: Eve Goldberg

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3:00pm – 4:00pmtrailblazers 2: Beyond the Great idea Plaza AArmed with passion and foolproof business plan, you have taken the plunge and set your unique idea into motion. But statistics show that 80% of businesses fail in the first 18 months. How do you sustain your vision and propel it forward into a successful business? Building on the success of Trailblazers 1 panel at FMO conference 2014, an inspiring panel of high achieving entrepreneurs with diverse expertise will discuss and exchange with delegates on surviving and thriving to beat the odds and stay in the black.Panelists: Lisa Patterson (moderator), Shauna de Cartier, Keely Kemp, Nicole Rochefort

Building and maintaining Effective Sponsor Partnerships CarltonSponsorship shouldn’t be a dirty word. Working effectively with sponsors and building sustainable partnerships is essential to the health of festivals. We’ll hear from panelists who have successfully bridged the divide between “selling out” and effective partnerships, bearing equal benefits to both the sponsor and the festival.Panelists: Bill Love (moderator), Sara Leishman, Ana Miura, Marie Zimmerman

Dare to StreamBristol BSo much is being said about music streaming in the media today but really how does it all work? How does an artist make money from streaming? Is it a waste of time or is it a huge opportunity? The panel will shed some light on the pros and cons and the future of streaming.Panelists: Dave Cool (moderator), Jon Bartlett, Bruce Landon, Julia Train

4:00pm – 6:00pmExhibit HallSutton A

4:00pm – 5:30pmmarcato Speed Networking SessionsSutton CReady……set…….network!!! You’ll have ten minutes with FMO’s seasoned experts to grab as much info as you can.

*Mentor bios and sign-up sheets will be available in the Registration area from 1:00pm-3:00pm.

4:30pm – 5:30pmHouse concert Presenters Round tableBristol BOver the past year, several conversations have taken place amongst a core of Ontario house concert hosts, mostly specific to seeking support or advice. Come out to discuss best practices, challenges and successes in the world of presenting house concerts.

5:00pm – 6:00pmFriends of Bill w.Windsor SalonThis is a safe, supportive twelve-step session for our delegates.

5:30pm – 6:00pm ontario Step DanceSutton BStart your evening off right with a lively step dance demonstration featuring Shane Cook & The Woodchippers.

6:00pm – 7:30pmLong & mcQuade Keynote Address / SocAN Reception Sutton BAll conference delegates are invited to listen to keynote speaker Sadie Buck and to attend the reception that follows.

7:15pm – 10:45pmofficial ShowcaseBristol A

7:30pm – 10:30pmofficial ShowcasePlaza B

11:00pm – 3:00amPrivate ShowcasesRooms 336 - 363

11:00pm onAll-Night JammingLower Lobby

SAtuRDAY, octoBER 17

9:00am – 3:00pmBoard votingLower LobbyMembers are strongly encouraged to exercise their franchise by casting a ballot in the FMO board elections.

9:00am – 10:00pmRegistrationLower LobbyThis is the first stop and favourite meeting place for conference delegates. Pick up your badge and delegate bag, and say hi to the staff of Folk Music Ontario!

9:00am – 11:00pminstrument LockupAscot/KentTired of lugging that stand-up bass around? Artists are welcome to check their instruments in for the evening. IMPORTANT: This room does NOT stay open all night, so be sure to pick up your instrument before closing time.

Drop Boxes RegentIf you want to make sure that ADs, radio DJs and other presenters hear your music, be sure to drop off a CD and one-pager in each of the drop boxes.

9:00am – noonExport Development Program one-on-one Sessions (closed)Carlyle Salon EDP Lounge

Export Development Program one-on-one Sessions (closed)Balmoral Salon

9:30am – 10:30amAccessibility in the Folk communityPlaza AWith regards to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) it is imperative that, as a community, we ensure we are ready to be fully compliant and completely accessible by the Ontario-wide 2025 deadline. Whether you are a festival or a venue or a working musician with a disability, this panel will help craft the discussion regarding accessibility within the folk community.Panelists: Pam Carter (moderator), Desiree D’Souza, Ellen Flanagan, Susan Wheeler

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the Next Generation: Audience DevelopmentCarltonIf a tree falls in a forest, does anybody hear? We could ask the same question about a festival without an audience. Audiences are fundamental to festivals, yet it can be easy to become complacent about your audience once your festival is up and running. As festivals grow and the communities around them age, it is imperative to begin developing the next generation of audience to ensure the long-term viability, health and stability of festivals. This participatory panel will hear from festivals that have successfully developed new audiences and audience members who’ve been through the trenches.Panelists: Jan Cody (moderator), Erin Benjamin, Jen McKerral, Jaspreet Sandhu

maintaining Health: when Life takes You out of the GameBristol BAs a musician, performing and creating is often your whole life. But what happens when life throws you a curve ball? Let’s say you get injured and can’t play anymore? As a community, how can we band together to help our fellow artists? Perhaps we need to get creative with our artistic futures when life takes us out of the game. We’ll also offer up some tips for staying healthy while living a lifestyle that can often make that seem impossible.Panelists: Brad McEwen (moderator), Darlene darlenYa, Sheila Hamilton, Raven Kanatakta

the Kids are All RightWindsor SalonOften we aim our professional development panels at the newly established artists and up-and-comers in the hopes of teaching them something, but to be honest, many of us, including veterans, can learn a thing or two from the aforementioned demographic. In many cases they have a clearer grasp of the new music model and their drive to succeed pushes them to think outside the box. This panel will give these so called ‘newbies’ the chance to share their knowledge, experiences and lessons. Let’s hear their ideas for the future and how the industry is changing in their hands. Who knows? Maybe some of older folk might learn a thing or two...Panelists: Jill Zmud (moderator), Laura Bates, Tim Chaisson, Corinna Rose

10:00am – 8:00pmSilent Auction – viewing and BiddingLower Lobby

ticketpro Youth workshopsSloane Youth Lounge10:00-11:00 – Many Paths to Success – Rosina Kazi11:00-12:00 – Worth Listening To – Self Confidence On and Off Stage – Amélie Lefebvre

10:30am – 12:00pmJoyful Songs campfireMain LobbyBring your instrument or just your voice to join in this celebration of songs of joy and good humour.Host: Glenn McFarlane

Folk music ontario AGm and BreakfastSutton BThe AGM is the annual opportunity for FMO members to gather and hear about the activities of the past year, and look to the future together. The Board of Directors and Executive Director present reports, the audited financial statement and the results of the Board elections. This is also a public opportunity for members to present FMO business. Breakfast items will be available for delegates while quantities last.

12:00pm – 5:30pmExport Development Program Lounge (closed session)Carlyle Salon EDP Lounge

ticketpro Youth Program LoungeSloane Youth Lounge

12:00pm – 2:00pmmanitoba music BrunchPlaza B

Spotlight Québec ShowcaseBristol A

2:00pm – 4:00pmorganizational Development and management (From volunteer Run to Paid Staff)CarltonFrom Operations to Governance: Transitioning from an all-volunteer organization to a staff-driven corporation. The introduction of a paid executive director or artistic director into an all-volunteer organization brings challenges as well as benefits. Some of the jobs done by the board

and committees become redundant, creating role confusion and leaving volunteers wondering about their purpose and value. In this session, we will explore the issues arising from the division of roles and responsibilities and seek solutions to some of the problems created by the transition.Facilitator: Nathan Garber

2:00pm – 3:00pmRoad Stories: Learning the Hard wayPlaza AWant to hear some tips about managing your life on the road as a touring musician? This panel will share road stories from folks who have spent years cruising the Canadian highways. Hear horror stories, health tips and highway how-to’s from those in the know!Panelists: Laura Spink (moderator), Sherman Downey, Darren Eedens, Carly Thomas

music canada Live: what is a music city?Bristol BA Music City is a community of any size with a vibrant music economy. Beginning with artists and musicians, Music Cities are home to a broad range of professionals who support artist entrepreneurs in their career development, and foster a live scene with an engaged and passionate audience, providing artists with a fertile ground for developing their craft. Join the panel as they discuss findings from Music Canada’s recent “The Mastering of Music City” report, and share strategies and approaches to building stronger, more vibrant music communities.Panelists: Erin Benjamin (moderator), Mark Garner, Mike Tanner

Folk music canada: Digital marketing for Export-Ready ArtistsBalmoral SalonThis session will give you a hands-on approach to building the digital strategy and tools you need to bring your music to a national and international marketplace. From building a plan, to mastering your platforms, you will come away from this workshop with concrete tools to master digital marketing as a self-managed artist, or as a member of an artist’s support team.Panelists: Devon Leger, Kimberly Sinclair

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2:30pm – 4:00pmStingray Songs From the Heart ShowcasePlaza B

2:30pm – 4:30pmticketpro Youth ShowcaseMayfair

3:00pm – 4:00pmmusic managers Forum: crossing Borders: Advocating for Easier Access to other marketsPlaza AWe’ve all heard stories about what a pain it can be to cross the border for a gig in the U.S. Why is something so simple such a complicated process?? Perhaps it’s time that we as a community start lobbying the powers that be to ease up on the red tape? This panel will talk about things you can do to make the crossing a bit easier and will also hopefully start a larger discussion about future plans we can initiate together as a music community.Panelists: Susan de Cartier (moderator), Aengus Finnan, Lisa Fiorilli, Eve Goldberg

Form and Function: A Songwriting workshop Bristol ABy popular demand, this is your much anticipated songwriting workshop! Here we will cover some songwriting tips from some of our community’s strongest troubadours. Stuck on a troublesome lyric? Bring it along and get some feedback in this hands-on session.Panelists: James Keelaghan (moderator), Coco Love Alcorn, Ken Whiteley

women in music meet and Greet Bristol BThis session will build on the phenomenal success of last year’s informal gathering to discuss the challenges facing women in music today.Facilitator: Candace Shaw

Folk music canada: taking care of (Export) BusinessBalmoral SalonAssuming your music is ready, what does your business need to support your career as a self-managed artist who wants to bring their music to a national and international marketplace?

And what are the key international industry stakeholders looking for in an export-ready artist, beyond their artistic product? Come hear from the decision makers and experts. Walk away knowing what you need to put in place to take your career to an international level.Panelists: Cindy Cogbill (moderator), Ken Irwin, Steve Johnson, Jim Olsen, Liana White

4:00pm – 6:00pmExhibit HallSutton A

4:00pm – 5:30pmNorthern Presenters meet and GreetSutton CHave you ever wondered what’s involved in touring throughout northern Ontario? Come and meet the people who run vibrant northern venues in Cobalt, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Fort Frances, Red Lake and even Moose Factory!

meeting of Fmo Festival Board chairs (closed session)Bristol BIn this annual gathering, FMO member festival Board Chairs share best practices, challenges and successes in their organizations.

4:30pm – 5:30pmFriends of Bill w.Windsor SalonThis is a safe, supportive twelve-step session for our delegates.

5:30pm – 7:00pmBorealis ReceptionSutton BOpen to all conference delegates, this reception celebrates and honours the Canadian Folk Music Awards.

7:15pm – 10:45pmofficial ShowcaseBristol A

7:30pm – 10:30pmofficial ShowcasePlaza B

11:00pm – 3:00amPrivate ShowcasesRooms 336 - 363

11:00pm onAll-Night JammingLower Lobby

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9:00am – 1:00pminstrument LockupAscot/KentTired of lugging that stand-up bass around? Artists are welcome to check their instruments in for the evening. imPoRtANt: Be sure to pick up your instrument before closing time!

Drop Boxes RegentIf you want to make sure that ADs, radio DJs and other presenters hear your music, be sure to drop off a CD and one-pager in each of the drop boxes.imPoRtANt: if you applied to have a drop box, come and get it!

9:30am – 11:00amFolk music ontario Awards BrunchSutton B & CAll are welcome to enjoy brunch (while quantities last) and honour the recipients of the 2015 Estelle Klein Award, Songs From the Heart prizes, Colleen Peterson Award, and Taylor Mitchell Bursary.Host: David Newland

10:00am – 11:30amSilent Auction – Payment and Pick-upLower lobbyBring your credit card or chequebook when you come to see if your bid was the winning one! All items must be picked up and taken by their winning bidders. Any items left at the conference will be mailed at the winners’ expense.

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10:30am – 11:30amvolunteer Recruitment, Development and management Round tableCarltonVolunteers are the often unsung heroes of festivals. Without the resources that volunteers bring, festivals likely wouldn’t be able to get off the ground. This round table will discuss the roles that volunteers can play, from board members to ticket takers, and how to develop, manage and retain your volunteers.Facilitator: Eldon Morris

11:00am – 12:00pmExport Development Program wrap-up (closed session)Carlyle Salon EDP Lounge

Estelle Klein Award interviewSutton B & CJoin Estelle Klein Award recipient Sadie Buck and interviewer Jani Lauzon as they chat together.

11:30am – 12:30pmFestival Administrators Round tableCarlton

In this annual gathering, festival administrators share best practices, challenges and successes in their organizations.

ticketpro Youth Program wrap-up (closed session)Sloane Youth Lounge

12:30pm – 1:30pmmeeting of Fmo Festival ADs (closed session)Carlton

In this annual gathering, FMO member festival ADs share best practices, challenges and successes in their organizations.

12:00pm – 1:30pmGospel Sing-AlongMain LobbyIt’s the end of the weekend, and almost the end of the conference. Come and enjoy some gospel music as you say goodbye to friends old and new and hit the road for home.Host: Sam Turton

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SHOWCASE

VITRINE

Scott MacKay

Amy & Rachel Beck

Shawna Caspi

Shawn William Clarke

Lydia Hol

Roxanne Potvin

Jory Nash

Jenie Thai

Joanna Chapman-Smith

Red Haven

Karla Adolphe

Raine Hamilton

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Sarah Beatty

Lizzy Hoyt

Matthew Byrne

Mélisande

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The Noisy Locomotive

Jenny Ritter

Mike McKenna

Corinna Rose

David Newland

Kev Corbett

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Nancy DutraAli EisenhammerGary EisenhammerChristophe ElieKirk FelixMelanie FrankeAllan FraserKevin GallowayMadison GallowayWendy GallowayRichard GarveyWill GillespieMarianne GirardCarol GoodmanFélix Hallée-ThéoretMelina HankeSteafan HanniganVicki HeacockWayne HosickFrank IacobucciAhkinoah Izarh

Angelik JonesKirsten JonesBob LeDrewBill LemEric LiliusKristen LindellKim LogueCatherine MahlerJim MarinoBill MarshallPatricia McCawColin MeikleJamie Meikle Janet MercierAmelia MerharKaren MorandTristan MurphyHannah Shira NaimanBen NesrallahDavid NewlandKate Paulson

Debra AlexanderMargaret AlmackNoosa Al-sarrajKelly AmbroseGareth Auden-HoleGeorge AuerbachWendy AustinDouglas BayleyAmy BeckRachel BeckMary BennettDon BirdErik BleichBrita BrookesElivia CazzolaAimee CharbonneauMaxim CossetteLee-Ann CowanSue CutlerRob DavisJennifer DiplockKathleen Dorner

Ragnar PaulsonKery Peterson-BeaubienTrevor PoolAndrew QueenDonné RobertsSusan RobinsonDawson RogersPaul RogersTracy RogersGautam SubraSaskia TomkinsTony TurnerSytske van der VeenLinda VanderleeAnne WalkerAnnie WhittyTony WohlfarthDouglas WortsDin YalonenCameron Zeran

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THE BOREALIS SHOWCASEPlaza B - Thursday, OcTOBer 15Th 11:00 PM

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12:30 - JAMES KEELAgHAn

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SHOWCASE

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Melanie Brulée

Irish Mythen

Sin and Swoon

The Young Novelists

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Coco Love Alcorn

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Ashley Condon

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Irish Mythen

Christa Couture

David Newberry

Sherman Downey

Carly Dow

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Corin Raymond

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Sweet Alibi

Rosie and the Riveters

Melanie Brulée

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The Brood

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ExECUTIvE DIRECTOR’S ANNUAL REPORT by Alka Sharma

FolkMusicOntario(FMO)was able to receive fundingagain from the Departmentof Canadian Heritagethrough the Canada ArtsPresentation Fund’s Develop-ment Component, to bringsix presenters from NorthernOntariototheconference.Lastyear, the Northern presenterswere able to experience theconference and network withmany of the artists. We havebrought back some of thosepresenters so that they canform more of a bond withmany of the people they met.Wehavealsobroughtinotherpresenters from NorthernOntario that have never beento the conference. This is anexciting program that allowsFolk Music Ontario to extendits benefits farther than ever before. Thisyear,FMOwastaskedwith developing its Strategic Plan for the next five years. I would like to take thisopportunitytothankKatharinePartridgeandDanGreenwood

for all their hard work inbringing this process and theplan to fruition. Katharine, inparticular,workeddiligentlyinputtingthecommitteetogetherand everyone was brilliantin reaching out to membersto receive feedback about theorganizationinordertodeveloptheplan.Asyouwillsee,FMOisbecomingstrongerandhasarobust Strategic Plan moving forward. Scott Merrifield and Shawna Caspi have both completedtheirtermsasBoardMembers and are not seekingre-election.IwouldliketothankScott for all of his guidance and experience on the FMOBoard. As past-president, Scott has overseen the transitionof the organization. He hasprovided invaluable supportandinformationinbringingtheorganizationtowhereitisnow.Shawna has been outstanding astheChairoftheNominationsCommittee for the last twoyears and has really workedhardatmakingsureFMOhastherightpeopleinplacetorunfor the Board. She has also been great at Board outreachand has provided tremendoussupport as a member of theConference Working Group.Thank you Shawna. All the best to both of you and thankyouforallofyourwork. Overthispastsummer,theFMO staff attended severalmember festivals, including:RBCBluesfestinOttawa,HomeCountyMusic&ArtFestivalinLondon, Stewart Park Festival

inPerth,TheMillRaceFestivalof Traditional Folk Music inCambridge, Goderich CelticRoots Festival in Goderich,Trout Forest Music Festivalin Ear Falls, and CityFolk inOttawa. It has been great tobe able to attend our memberfestivals. I will continue toattend other conferences andeventsinordertopromoteFolkMusicOntario. Thisyearwehadachanceto again partner with APCM(Associationdesprofessionnelsdelachansonetdelamusique)tohaveoneoftheiryouthmembersjoinourYouthProgramattheFMO Conference. As well, weare partnering with APCM topresent a singer/songwriterworkshopinOttawa. The Taylor MitchellBursary,whichstartedin2010,goesalongwaytohelpayoungmusician to accomplish theirdreamsandfurthertheircareerby attending the conference. IwouldlikecongratulateBradenPhelan on being this year’srecipient of the FMO TaylorMitchellBursary. FMO was able to producea surplus of $30,227, so ouraccumulated deficit is now at $56,520. This came about as a result of extensive cuttingof expenses and bringing innewrevenues.Itwillstilltakeapproximately 2-3 years toeliminate the deficit, but it is steadilyhappening. Public funding from ourgovernmentpartnershasbeenstable for this year. We areparticularly grateful for the

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ongoing operational fundingprovided by the Departmentof Canadian Heritage andthe Ontario Arts Council.We are still trying to bring inmore private funding throughsponsorships and to signcompaniesandorganizationsto

multi-year sponsorship deals.Earned revenues have beenup for this year and we aregratefulforthesupportfromtheOntario Media DevelopmentCorporation for the OntarioMusicFund,FACTORfundingandfromallofoursponsors.

Folk Music Ontario hascomea longwayandwehopethatyouwillhaveagreattimeat this year’s conference. Weare also looking forward tocontinuing to reduce our deficit intheupcomingyear.

PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT by Alex Sinclair

Welcome to the 2015Annual General Meeting ofFolkMusicOntario. Let’s have the good newsfirst. Our finances continue to improve. The 2015 year-endfinancial report shows another healthy surplus and over thecourseoftwoyearswehavecutour accumulated debt in half.The battle may not be over,butthetidehasturned inourfavour. Moregoodnews–weheldour second festival retreatin May; an Assistant DeputyMinister who oversees theOntarioMusicFunddroppedbyandthefestivalsinattendanceweregivenarareopportunitytospeakdirectlytopower.Beforethis fiscal year is out we will holdacoupleofeventsjustforsongwriters.Andwe’relooking

at ways that we can supportoursmallerpresenters. We have developed ournew Strategic Plan. It will be presented at this AGM andthen become the basis of ourOperational Plan, which willguide us over the next five years. Already there’s a longlist of projects and servicesthatwehopetorolloutforyou,as long as we can keep somemoneycominginandkeepourhardworkingstaffhappy. More good news: Alka,Jennifer, William - we have agreat staff, and are proud oftheworkthattheydoonyourbehalf.Wethankthem,andwe

thank you, our members, foryourongoingsupport. And to Scott Merrifield and Shawna Caspi, who are stepping off the board – we thank youforyouryearsofservicetoFolkMusic Ontario. It has been aprivilegetoworkwithyou,andyouwillbemissed.IreservetherighttosaythesametoKathyPartridge and Jan Cody whomayormaynotbeontheboardnext year, depending on theresultsofthecurrentelection. Andspeakingofelections–make sure that you vote onMonday. Asforthebadnews,Ican’tthinkofany.

…or has your contact information changed? Please take a moment to send us your new details,

by e-mail (jellis@folkmusicontario.ca) or by snail mail to:

Folk Music Ontario 508-B Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1R 5P1

Be sure to include your name, postal address, phone number, e-mail address and website, as well as any business

contact information. Thanks for helping us keep our records straight!

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