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• Five Days in July

  Blue Rodeo (Musical group)

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  Enjoy the country-rock tunes by Blue Rodeo in their fifth studio album, Five Days in July. This Canadian band will be performing at the Edmonton Folk Festival this year and is no doubt going to be playing some hits from this vinyl. If…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ridin'

  Bibb, Eric

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  Eric Bibb gives us another peak into his life with his Grammy-nominated album Ridin’. Eric Bibb will be performing at the Edmonton Folk Festival this year, so catch up on his latest release by putting this vinyl on your record player.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bootcut

  Bahamas (Musician)

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  Canadian artist Bahamas takes a country turn in his newest album Bootcut, featuring Vince Gill. Put on this vinyl to experience music reminiscent of old country classics with a modern twist.

• Songs of Love and Hate

  Cohen, Leonard, 1934-2016

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  If you’re looking for a classic ‘70s vinyl to put on your record player and travel back in time, Songs of Love and Hate is perfect for the job. Filled with imagery and poetic verses, this vinyl will surely take you on an emotional…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Now Playing

  Lightfoot, Gordon

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  Ontario-born-and-raised artist Gordon Lightfoot delivers a breathtaking performance in Now Playing. His folk vocal style will make you feel relaxed and ready for a beautiful summer day.

• More or Less

  Mangan, Dan

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  Juno Award-winning artist Dan Mangan offers us an intimate peak into his life with his album More or Less. This heartfelt folk album will become part of your regular vinyl rotation.

• Ladies of the Canyon

  Mitchell, Joni, 1943-

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  Are you a fan of Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi”? This hit single comes from her album Ladies of the Canyon released in 1970. Listen to this vinyl to get the full Joni Mitchell folk experience.

• Odeon-Budokan

  Young, Neil, 1945-

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  If you enjoy listening to live performances, Neil Young delivers raw vocals in Odeon-Budokan, captured from his 1976 tour. This vinyl will have you feeling like you never want it to end.

• Home Again

  King, Carole, 1942-

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  Recorded live during a 1973 concert in New York City, King’s performance in Home Again is breathtaking in every way. The full band accompaniment in this recording creates an immersive listening experience you don’t want to miss!

• Blood on the Tracks

  Dylan, Bob, 1941-

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  Bob Dylan has an extensive discography, making it difficult to pick which one to put on your record player first; start with Blood on the Tracks if you’re having a tough time deciding. You can’t go wrong with an album referred to by many…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Folkocracy

  Wainwright, Rufus, 1973-

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  Folkocracy deserves a turn on your record player because of the variety it offers to the listener. The vocals on this vinyl are not only sung by Rufus Wainwright but also by many iconic featuring artists such as John Legend and Sheryl…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bridge Over Troubled Water

  Simon and Garfunkel

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  End your Folk Fest-inspired lineup with the final Grammy Award-winning album released by Simon and Garfunkel. Still a fan favourite to this day, Bridge Over Troubled Water is a must-listen album for folk fanatics!