SPILL FESTIVAL REVIEW: WINTERFOLK XXI BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL

WINTERFOLK XXI BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL

@ KENSINGTON MARKET, TORONTO

FEBRUARY 24-26, 2023

Toronto’s Annual Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival celebrated its 21st anniversary this past month. This year it was held within the bohemian neighbourhood of Kensington Market at several renowned local venues: Free Times Café, Taco Taco, Supermarket, Church of St. Stephen’s (two stages) and Trinity Common.

Everyone in attendance was excited to enjoy a winter weekend filled with amazing music and great energy provided from a lineup of over 100 performers.

The festival showcased some of the most talented blues and roots musicians including three-time Juno Award winners Sultans of String, eight-time Maple Blues Award winner Gary Kendall Band, Jazz Violinist of the Year Anne Lindsay and many more artists.

Brian Gladstone, the Winterfolk Festival Director, noted that there is a sense of community at Kensington Market that emits a completely different vibe than anywhere else in the city. And I would have to agree with him – KM was the best choice for hosting this year’s Winterfolk 2023.

For more information and full artist list visit the Winterfolk Blues & Folk Festival website: https://www.winterfolk.com/winterfolk-xxi-schedule

– Zolen Jolene

(Photography by Zolen Jolene)

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