Festival Express

On today's episode, Matt Moskal, former host of UMFM's Bonus Hour, talks to Harrow Fair's Andrew Penner. Penner is no stranger to Canadian folk audiences from his time in Sunparlour Players while his partner in Harrow Fair, Miranda Mulholland has played in Great Lake Swimmers and Belle Star. Catch Harrow Fair on Sunday July 8th at 4:15 at Spuce Hollow as well as at several workshops throughout the...

On today's episode, Teri Stevens, host of Venus Envy speaks with enchanting Toronto songstress Jadea Kelly. Don't miss her as she plays at Spruce Hollow on Sunday, July 8th at 11:15 AM as part of this year's Winnipeg Folk Festival!

On today's episode, UMFM Program Director Michael Elves is joined by one of Ireland's finest singer-songwriters, Mick Flannery. Don't miss Mick as he plays at Spruce Hollow on Friday, July 6th at 3 PM as part of this year's Winnipeg Folk Festival!

On today's episode, Teri Stevens, host of Venus Envy kicks of our series speaking with Gaelynn Lea - the winner of NPR Music’s 2016 Tiny Desk Contest. Don't miss her as she plays at Spruce Hollow on Saturday, July 7th at 4:30 PM as part of this year's Winnipeg Folk Festival! Gaelynn is also currently raising funds for her new album, so head over to www.gofundme.com/gaelynnlea and please donate gen...

On our Interstellar Rodeo feature today at 11:30, Broose Tulloch, host of Beer For Breakfast, is joined by local phenom Faouiza! This powerhouse vocalist is sure to wow the crowd when she takes the stage at The Forks on Saturday August 19th at 3:10PM for this year's Interstellar Rodeo!

On our Interstellar Rodeo feature today at 11:30, UMFM Program Director Michael Elves is joined by transplanted Canadian Whitney Rose, who brings her unique blend of classic country and vintage pop to the stage at The Forks on Sunday August 20th at 1PM for this year's Interstellar Rodeo!

On our Interstellar Rodeo feature today at 11:30, UMFM Program Director Michael Elves is joined by longtime local favorite Greg MacPherson, half of dynamic duo Figure Walking! This longtime Peg city favorite takes the stage at Forks on Friday August 18th at 8:30PM for this year's Interstellar Rodeo!

On our Interstellar Rodeo feature today at 11:30, UMFM Program Director Michael Elves is joined by Toronto songbird Oh Susanna! This longtime Canadian folk favorite takes the stage at Forks on Sunday August 20th at 8:05PM for this year's Interstellar Rodeo!

Today's Interstellar Rodeo feature today at 11:30, UMFM Station Manager Jared McKetiak is joined by Nate Hilts, lead singer from the whiskey fueled ramblers in The Dead South! Get your dancing shoes ready as they hit the stage at Forks on Sunday August 20th at 2:15PM for this year's Interstellar Rodeo!

Our Interstellar Rodeo interview series continues with UMFM Program Director Michael Elves talking to Bristol, UK country artist Yola Carter about what led her to find the music that fits her voices. Carter takes the stage for her Canadian debut at the Forks on Friday August 18th at 7:25PM for this year's Interstellar Rodeo!

Our Interstellar Rodeo interview series kick things off today at 11:30 as UMFM Program Director Michael Elves is joined by the extremely entertaining Danny Michel, who takes the stage at Forks on Saturday August 19th at 3:50PM for this year's Interstellar Rodeo!

A special bonus Festival Express episode with legendary bluegrass performer Nick Forster - who can be heard as the host of eTown Wednesdays at 8AM on UMFM.

On today's episode, the final of our series, John Prentice, host of Planet Mainstage is joined by Festival Artistic Director Chris Frayer on the morning of this year's Winnipeg Folk Festival kick-off!

On today's episode, Broose Tulloch, host of Saturday morning's Beer For Breakfast is joined by Winnipeg soul sensation Begonia! Don't miss her as she plays Big Blue @ Night on Friday July 7th at 7PM as part of this year's Winnipeg Folk Festival!

On today's episode, Broose Tulloch, host of Saturday morning's Beer For Breakfast is joined by Yukon folk singer Diyet! Don't miss her as she plays at Spruce Hollow on Friday July 7th at 11:30PM as part of this year's Winnipeg Folk Festival!

On today's episode, Michael Elves, UMFM program director talks to Kristian Montano, lead singer / songwriter of Toronto band Sun K who will be following up their Northern Lies album with Bleeding Hearts this fall. Don't miss them as they play at Bur Oak on Friday, July 7th at 12:45 PM as part of this year's Winnipeg Folk Festival!

On today's episode, UMFM program director Michael Elves speaks with Tavis E. Triance who brings his band The Natural Way and years of experience in bands across country to the Fest. Don't miss him as he plays at Green Ash on Friday July 7th at 11:30AM as part of this year's Winnipeg Folk Festival!

On today's episode, Broose Tulloch, host of Saturday morning's Beer For Breakfast is joined by Winnipeg guitar slinger Joey Landreth! Don't miss him as he makes his debut on the mainstage, playing on Sunday, July 9th at 7:20pm as part of this year's Winnipeg Folk Festival!

On today's episode, Michael Elves, UMFM program director is joined by Edmonton-by-way-of-Dubai's Mohsin Zaman! Don't miss him as he plays at Little Stage On The Prairie on Sunday July 9th at 12PM as part of this year's Winnipeg Folk Festival!

On today's episode, Michael Elves, program director at UMFM is joined by Alabama singer/songwriter, and head of Single Lock Records, John Paul White. Don't miss him as he plays Big Blue Stem on Sunday July 9th at 4:15PM for this year's Winnipeg Folk Festival!⠀

Australia's Henry Wagons talks to Michael Elves, fresh off of playing Interstellar Rodeo: Edmonton and prior to hitting the road that will bring him to the Forks on Sunday, August 14th.

The train moves to a different track as we talk to Thao Nguyen of Thao & The Get Down Stay Down who are playing this year's Interstellar Rodeo at The Forks the weekend of August 12-14.

Alexander Beggins of Austin-based (but perpetually touring) Wild Child phones in from Wisconsin to talk about the band's past and their forthcoming album.