From the Glen Tay Valley just outside Perth, Ontario, Melwood Cutlery is a Canadian folk/roots singer-songwriter who blends blues and country-inspired music on guitar, piano and harmonica with unforgettable vocals.

Over a decades-long career, he’s played festivals and venues in Canada and the US, drawing critical acclaim for his songs (the touching or clever lyrics, the haunting or catchy melodies), dynamic performances with splashes of quirky humour and, always, that unique voice. A working musician and songwriter since he was a teenager, he gained early recognition as a solo artist in his native Ottawa and has continued to build his reputation in subsequent years.

Cutlery’s six studio albums demonstrate the evolution of his music with finely crafted songs that range from the melancholy of romance to unforgettable ballads about uniquely Canadian stories. In his newest release, “A Complete Display of Tackle” (2025), Cutlery is at the top of his game as a songwriter, singer, guitar picker and piano player, embracing a myriad of influences but with unexpected twists.

Listen to Melwood Cutlery on Bandcamp