A unique experience of true Americana! Alejandro Rose-Garcia (aka Shakey Graves) is one of Americana's real cult favorites. Since he first emerged in 2011 with his debut Roll Your Bones, he's been honing his lo-fi mix of country, blues and rock 'n' roll with understated ease, using bandcamp as one of his major selling platforms. Don't miss Shakey on the road this year, heading to a venue near you!

Brandon-Born, Winnipeg-based Liam Duncan a.k.a. Boy Golden heads out on tour across North America, following the release of the deluxe-version of his Polaris-nominated album Best of our Possible Lives! The folk and alt-country artist is one of the scene's most exciting stars, with almost every one of his releases since 2021 appearing in nominations at the Canadian Folk Music Awards and yearly best-of lists. Don't miss his new tour, beginning fall 2026.

Viral country-rock stars The Red Clay Strays are hitting the road this year! The group from Mobile, Alabama, found massive viral success in late 2022 with their single Wondering Why, leading to their first-ever appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 and a record deal with RCA. After winning Emerging Artist of the Year at the Americana Music Honors & Awards in 2024, they are definitely one to watch!

The Canadian folk and alt-rock singer is known for his progressive messages for social justice, the environment, politics, and welcoming spirituality, as much as he is for the sheer volume of material put out over 40 years. With over 300 songs recorded for 30 album releases, this hard-working rocker has seen 20 of these records achieve platinum status. With his 2014 autobiography, Rumours of Glory: A Memoir praised for its eloquence and humanity, Cockburn represents the best of the Canadian spirit.

Irish folk band Amble head to North America for the biggest tour of their career yet! The three-piece from Dublin's headline run kicks off in October 2026, following their summer appearances at Lollapalooza, Newport Folk Festival, Bonnaroo and other festivals, as well as stadium support slots with Ed Sheeran. It's been a whirlwind few years for the band and the shows will be a hot ticket, so be sure to secure yours before they're gone.

Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan have enjoyed a rapid ascension to the top of the indie folk world with their virtuosity in folk music, capturing the attention of both hardcore traditionalists and newcomers. With their greatest weapons being their close-knit vocal harmonies and their intricate guitar work, their work marks a departure from bro-country and foot-stomping folk acts of recent years, often being compared to Simon and Garfunkel.