ABOUT

Meredith Moon began playing several instruments and writing songs at a young age, inspired by growing up immersed in the world of folk music, her father being singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. In her teenage years, she found her sound as a busker on sidewalks from Halifax to Vancouver, and began travelling her home of Canada, and the world, by means of road and rail, finding inspiration for her unique style of songs which are often based on her travels, and crafted in a true storyteller's fashion.

Besides playing traditional tunes often 'non-traditionally', Moon presents a powerful voice and highly contemporary clawhammer banjo style which has gained acclaim within the international old-time music community. Moon incorporates finger-style guitar, piano and lap dulcimer, among other instruments, into her performance. Beginning in her teenage years in her friend's living rooms and DIY spaces, her audience has evolved throughout the last decade with many milestones under her belt. Moon has played many Canadian folk festivals, and has toured North America extensively, as well as Central America, the UK and Western and Eastern Europe. In 2022 she opened for her father on his last cross-Canada tour, and in 2024 she played NPR's Mountain Stage radio show. She has collaborated or shared the stage with countless notable musicians in the folk and roots music sphere.

Her first full-length album, "Forest Far Away" was released independently in May of 2018, and she released "Constellations" on True North Records in March of 2023. Her second release garnered international acclaim; was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award, and was featured on the Folk Alliance International Top 10 Album Chart two months running in April and May 2023, along with other notable Americana charts.

"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