Acoustic guitar on the Burlington Canal pier looking toward the lift bridge, Skyway, and Hamilton

Burlington, Ontario

John & Sheila Ludgate

Latest news

Folk Rock, the new album with Luke, Anthony and Shane, is out now — on Apple Music, Spotify and all streaming services.

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On the calendar

Upcoming shows

  • Aug 28, 2026

    Park View

    Brantford2:30 p.m.

  • Sep 8, 2026

    The Village Of Riverside Glen

    Guelph2 p.m.

  • Sep 10, 2026

    The Kensington

    Oakville3 p.m.

  • Oct 8, 2026

    Churchill Place

    Oakville3 p.m.

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In their words

What people write

Ludgate finds the beauty that lies at the intersection of two generations while telling stories that speak directly to the human condition. What The Camera Couldn’t See employs elements of John and Sheila’s roots and folk music as a serene base for the vibrant electronic and rock influences of their three sons Luke, Anthony, and Shane.

Music Notes Global · Music Notes Global

What do you get when you combine two parts roots with three parts alternative? A transcendent sound that fills the heart with an indescribable warmth, a sound that only Ludgate could create … a dialogue between the two music styles, bonding together a wide variety of influences … needs to be heard to be understood, it needs to be felt, the resonance of the guitars need to vibrate in your chest to fully understand the gravity of the song.

Samantha Stevens · The Littlest Voice Magazine

John and Sheila Ludgate and family have been putting out quality music for quite a while now. Their folk tunes have been consistently strong through the years, but the addition of the younger family members have added some punch and electric to some songs.

Jim Marino · Penguin Eggs Magazine — 2018 Top 10 CDs
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