940 Bonisteel Rd. Trenton
ON
New Canadian roots sensation Maggie’s Wake is a mod-trad, female-fronted folk group serving up an electrifying fusion of Folk-Celtic traditions with roots swagger. Expect driving jigs and reels, whistles, twin fiddle, flashes of country twang not to mention Cajun/global roots twists that’s pure joy from start to finish.
United in their passion for fiery tunes, heartfelt story-songs and soaring vocals, these 2025 Canadian Folk Music Award winners embrace their wide ranging influences and have built a refreshing new sound. The acclaimed band features award winning songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Tara Dunphy (The Rizdales, Luther Wright and the Wrongs) and award winning violinist/fiddler/songwriter & composer Lindsay Schindler (Rant Maggie Rant, Trent Severn), backed by powerhouses Andrew Kosty on bass and Ken Palmer on guitar.
This powerhouse quartet came together only a few years ago and quickly took Ontario by storm — selling out dates on their very first “Spirit of the Season” Holiday tour. Since then, they’ve showcased at major music conferences across Canada, the US and UK, have whirlwind 2026 & 2027 tours on the books, won the 2025 CFMA for ‘New Artist of the Year’, launched a Holiday EP, were just signed by UK’s Strada Music International with An 11-day UK tour coming up in 2027, and now launching LIFELINES… not bad for a band just a few years in.
Dale Watson, the Texas honky tonk legend, says “You can’t grow if you rip your roots out of the ground” and Maggie’s Wake have taken that to heart. They are honouring tradition while forging their own path in roots music.
ABOUT THEIR LIVE SHOW: “Maggie’s Wake was brilliant!! Their connection with the audience was wonderful, the tunes and songs were lovely and their storytelling was done with integrity, humour and affection! We hope they will come back again.” Brookside Music, Midland ON
“Your show was everything we hoped for and more with thoughtful storytelling, serious virtuosity and great arrangements. Lucky we caught you relatively early in this configuration. Next time we will need to rent a larger hall.” Music at MERA – McDonalds Corners ON
“Fabulous, electrifying concert!” Buffalo Friends of Folk Music – Buffalo NY “Maggie’s Wake were absolutely wonderful, a great show!” Bennington Theater – Bennington VT
“Their performance was fantastic! An absolute pleasure to have here.” Clayton Opera House – Clayton NY
“The reactions we have been receiving from our audience have been incredible! We are definitely interested in inviting Maggie’s Wake back.” Wesley Presents – Cambridge ON