Steve Jordan on Downtown Kingston's inaugural RoadTrip Music Festival

$Steve Jordan on Downtown Kingston\'s inaugural RoadTrip Music Festival$

Steve Jordan on Downtown Kingston's inaugural RoadTrip Music Festival

Author: Rob Howard

On September 12, 2026, Downtown Kingston will host the inaugural RoadTrip Music Festival. Its unconventional lineup warps the festival paradigm by mixing up musical styles and by blending local acts with touring acts from as far away as L.A. RoadTrip promises a refreshing, inclusive festival experience for residents and visitors alike, thanks to the vision of musical tastemakers Virginia Clark and Steve Jordan. In this episode, Steve Jordan joins Rob in studio to discuss his Kingston roots, founding the Polaris Music Prize, and why he thinks RoadTrip Music Festival is something you'll not want to miss.

Posted: Jul 31, 2026

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In photo: Steve Jordan on Downtown Kingston's inaugural RoadTrip Music Festival

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