The Harpoonist and The Axe Murderer Bringing Electrifying Blues to Mariposa
The name may conjure graphic imagery but this dynamic duo is all about kicking out some pretty raw and primal […]
Posted onFolk-Pop Group Seryn Coming to Mariposa
Beautifully layered instrumentation, vast musical talent, and exquisite dynamics between performers, is the exciting experience of Seryn. With harmonies that […]
Posted onEileen Laverty has Fans from Here to Ireland
With crystal clear vocals, beautiful arrangements, exquisite song writing and extraordinary covers of some of the most powerful tunes of […]
Posted onAmerica’s Local Band, Red Wanting Blue, Making at Stop at Mariposa
Red Wanting Blue could be described as America’s local band. With only the aid of word of mouth, hard work […]
Posted onFolk and Blues Rocker Keith Secola is Mariposa Bound
A guitarist and aboriginal flute player, singer-songwriter, and music producer, Keith Secola is an accomplished folk and blues rocker. His […]
Posted onThe JD Edwards Band Coming from Canada’s Middle City to Mariposa
A lot of great Canadian music has come out of Winnipeg over the decades, and this just might be the […]
Posted onKim Wempe: An Old Soul with Artistic Conviction
Every now an then a young artist with the confidence and depth of a storied minstrel comes along and blows […]
Posted onCraig Cardiff Bringing His Particular Brand of Folk To Mariposa
His voice is like a diamond in the rough. His playing is accomplished and ground-breaking. His song writing is exquisite […]
Posted onElephant Revival: Bound to Take Mariposa By Storm
Every once in a while, a truly original, fantastic-sounding group comes along and creates excitement on the Americana music scene. […]
Posted onEnnis: Flawless Harmonies and Engaging Performances
Newfoundland has always always been known as a rich source of folk music, and that definitely holds true with this […]
Posted onTim Chaisson Making His Mariposa Debut
Tim Chaisson has accumulated tonnes of accolades and recognition, and his star just keeps rising higher and higher. His musical […]
Posted onThree Little Birds Flying Into Mariposa
With music that is fun and beautiful, and sometimes controversial, this folk music trio is gaining critical acclaim and causing […]
Posted onAn Artist With Uncannily Lucid Lenses on the World – PrufRock Shadowrunner
Mariposa has a proud tradition of presenting spoken word artists. Some of the greats have graced our stages, so we […]
Posted onDar Williams Making Her Way To Mariposa
A poet of confessional songs, pop-folk artist, Dar Williams, has been described in The New Yorker as one of America’s […]
Posted onMariposa Young Singer/Songwriter Workshops off to a Strong Start
There are benefits to being one of the oldest and most-respected folk festivals in the world, especially when it comes […]
Posted onIndie Trailblazer Ani Difranco Making a Long-Awaited Return
The influence of Ani DiFranco on fellow musicians, activists, and indie-minded people the world over is huge. She proudly identifies […]
Posted onUnion Duke Making a Highly Demanded Return
It’s not that often that Mariposa Folk Festival books the same act two years in a row, but when they […]
Posted onBlues Ace Sugar Brown Coming to Mariposa
While rubbing elbows and playing with the best blues musicians on the American scene for many years, you learn a […]
Posted onIan Tamblyn, An Essential Figure in the Canadian Musical Tapestry
A singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an extensive discography and over 1500 songs to his credit, Ian Tamblyn is an […]
Posted onThe Carper Family to Swing Through Mariposa
Crystalline harmonies, swinging melodies, bopping rhythms and sheer musical fun. These are just some of the descriptors for The Carper […]
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