Returning to the fabulous Stonecroft Folk House Concert series.  We had an amazing experience last time, very honoured to be asked back.  Get tickets and details at http://www.stonecroftfolk.ca – please reserve seats ahead.

BBQ and show!  Playing as a trio at this Oakville’s premier folk venue.

Thanks to an early Canadian iTunes release, my NEW album has a Juno nomination! My good (and very talented) friend Denis Tougas has been nominated for Engineer of the Year at the 2010 awards for The Mad Mile, which will take place on April 18th in St. John’s, Newfoundland. And thanks to the May 11th [...]

“Bittersweet Grand Canyon” has just been chosen as one of the finalists in the International Songwriting Competition – out of 15,000 entries! The winners will be chosen this month, so stay tuned…By the way, both ISC finalist songs (the other is “You Ain’t Comin’ By”) are on the new CD The Mad Mile, which releases [...]

Indoor Recess and Joanne Setterington have joined The Mad Mile team!This incredible publicist has worked with Blue Rodeo, Kathleen Edwards, Sarah Harmer, and Rounder Records (including Alison Krauss). Thanks to her experience and the amazing clientele she has promoted, this partnership was a no brainer and will give The Mad Mile an incredible launching pad.Welcome [...]

Yes, it’s true – Kirsten was selected as one of five acts to watch out for in 2010 by Billboard Canada correspondent Robert Thompson! Here are some key excerpts from that awesome article…January is always a good time to peruse acts that look set for bigger and better things in the coming months… Jones attracted [...]

Billboard Canada – Robert Thompson“January is always a good time to peruse acts that look set for bigger and better things in the coming months…  Jones attracted Canadian music industry attention when Jayhawks main man Gary Louris agreed to produce her album.  …but then Jones is full of surprises…don’t be surprised if a label comes [...]

Paul CantinAbout five years ago, singer-songwriter Kirsten Jones was in New Zealand, on holiday from her work as a major-label account executive in Toronto, when she took a sea kayaking trip that would change her life. The leisurely paddle on the open water took an abrupt, dangerous turn when a storm blew in, leaving the [...]

Billboard Canada – Robert ThompsonOne of the Canadian artists we tipped in January to make waves during 2010, Kirsten Jones is following her dreams and creating some believers along the way. The latter include the Jayhawks’ main man Gary Louris, who produced the little-known Toronto alt country singer’s second album, “The Mad Mile”, and Blue [...]