MATTHEW BYRNE
w/ Special Guest EVER SWEET
An Evening of Newfoundland Songs & Stories
Twillingate Performing Arts Centre
August 21, 2026
Doors 7pm / Showtime 8pm
Tickets $25
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Since releasing his debut album Ballads in 2010, Matthew Byrne has established himself as one of Canada’s foremost traditional singers. His rich and powerful vocals, refined guitar style, and compelling interpretations of unique traditional songs have made him a favourite of folk audiences at home in Newfoundland and abroad. After a long hiatus from the studio and the road, Byrne released his 4th studio album, Stealing Time. This project brought Byrne to Yellow Arch Studios in Sheffield, UK, where he teamed up with folk legend Martin Simpson as producer. The album features instrumentation from some of the finest musicians on the English folk scene, including Nancy Kerr, Andy Cutting, and Liz Hanks. Stealing Time won two 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards - Traditional Album of the Year and Traditional Singer of the Year.
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Ever Sweet are Jordan Harnum & Joelle Sunshine, writing and performing songs rooted in the fishery, the coast, and the lives they’ve actually lived. This isn’t a tribute to tradition; it’s part of it. Their live performances are built on original songs and lived experience, drawing audiences into the culture, history, and spirit of Newfoundland & Labrador in a way that feels immediate, honest, and deeply human.
Stealing Time receives TWO Canadian Folk Music Awards:
Traditional Singer of the Year & Traditional Album of Year
New album Stealing Time available now!
After a long hiatus from the studio and the road, Matthew Byrne releases his 4th studio album, Stealing Time. This project brought him to Yellow Arch Studios in Sheffield, UK, where Byrne teamed up with folk legend Martin Simpson as producer. The album features instrumentation from some of the finest musicians on the English folk scene: Nancy Kerr, Andy Cutting, Liz Hanks, James Fagan, Louis Campbell, and Ben Nicholl.
Stealing Time is available now as stream, download, CD, and vinyl LP.
I versioned one of my favourite Archie Fisher songs - Merry England - on the new album. Here it is performed recently in Norris Point, NL at the beautiful Neddies Harbour Inn. Thanks a million to the wonderful Tom Cochrane for shooting it, and to Louis McDonald for mixing it.
Performed live at Neddies Harbour Inn (Norris Point, NL). Shot and produced by Tom Cochrane. Mixed and mastered by Louis Macdonald.
A jewel from the Newfoundland folksong canon that I versioned on my most recent album, Stealing Time. It was composed in the late 1800s by Mark Walker, a fisherman and songwriter from Tickle Cove, Bonavista Bay. A beautifully written piece of work....my favourite line is "for man is too stupid. dumb creatures to know."
Performed live at Neddies Harbour Inn (Norris Point, NL). Shot and produced by Tom Cochrane. Mixed and mastered by Louis Macdonald.