ABOUT

With clawhammer banjo, haunting vocals, and foot-stomping rhythm, Meredith Moon delivers folk music that’s both rooted and rebellious. Blending old-time traditions with raw storytelling, her performances captivate intimate rooms and festival crowds alike. A singular voice in Canadian folk, she brings grit, grace, and authenticity to every stage.

Meredith Moon grew up immersed in folk music, inspired by her surroundings and the legacy of her father, legendary singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist and natural storyteller, she began crafting songs at a young age and spent her teens busking across Canada—from Halifax to Vancouver—developing the unique voice and style that define her work today.

Her music blends the raw spirit of traditional folk with a modern edge. Known for her powerful vocals and contemporary clawhammer banjo playing, Moon also weaves fingerstyle guitar, piano, and lap dulcimer into her performances. While rooted in old-time traditions, she brings a fresh, boundary-pushing energy that has earned her recognition in the international folk and old-time music communities.

What began in living rooms and DIY spaces has grown into a dynamic touring career. Moon has performed at major Canadian folk festivals, toured extensively across North America, Central America, the UK, and Europe, and in 2022, she opened for her father on his final cross-Canada tour. In 2024, she made her debut on NPR’s Mountain Stage and has shared the stage with numerous respected artists in the folk and roots scenes.

Her debut album Forest Far Away (2018) was followed by Constellations (True North Records, 2023), which garnered international acclaim, earned a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination, and landed on the Folk Alliance International Top 10 Albums Chart for two consecutive months.

Moon writes heartfelt folk songs, sings beautifully, and plays several instruments masterfully.

-Americana Highways

She conjures up songs awash in rich, moody melodies that catch the ear in a way, at least in my experience, that many don’t get close to.

-Rambles

There is a richness, a warmth, a homeliness, and an enthralling honesty to her music that no doubt comes from her independence and personal history.

-Spirit Rocks