A rainy May Day 2017 did not dampen the enthusiasm at Gil’s Hootenanny. Bringing together a wide range of talented musicians and an enthusiastic audience that likes to “sing along” made for a fine evening of “songs of hope &...
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Moonfruits | What the Future Holds
Gil’s Hootananny might be one of the last opportunities to see Moonfruits in person, as 2017 is looking to be a busy year for them. Shortly after headlining Gil’s Hootenanny, Moonfruits – Kaitlin Milroy and Alex Milliare – will be...
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When asked to pinpoint performances that left a lasting impression on them, Moonfruits – Kaitlin Milroy and Alex Milliare – have a myriad of meaningful personal and professional experiences to draw upon. From singing and playing banjo during a protest...
Continue reading...Christine Graves Wins Gil’s Hootenanny 2017 Songwriting Contest
Gil’s Hootenanny is delighted to announce that Christine Graves has won the 2017 “Songs of Hope and Protest” Sing-Along Songwriting Contest for her inspirational song “Rise Above”. All finalists performed their original songs at the Ottawa Grassroots Festival on Saturday,...
Continue reading...Songwriting Contest Finalists To Perform At OTTAWA GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL
Come cheer on the five finalists for the annual Gil’s Hootenanny “Songs of Hope and Protest” Sing-Along Songwriting Contest as they perform their original songs at the Ottawa Grassroots Festival on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 4pm, in Room 7...
Continue reading...Tony Turner & His Life-Changing “Hootenanny” Hit
One of Ottawa finest singer-songwriter’s life and career were forever changed by his participation in Gil’s Hootenanny, after his song won the 2015 song-writing contest. Tony Turner’s winning composition about then Prime Minister Stephen Harper, “Harperman”, thrust him into a...
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It Started with Family As is the case for so many musicians, family encouragement was crucial for Moonfruits’ Kaitlin Milroy and Alex Milliare in nurturing their talent and inspiring them to pursue careers in music. Family lore has it that...
Continue reading...Gil’s Hootenanny 2017 Hosts
Karen Flanagan McCarthy & Tony Turner Gil’s Hootenanny’s is delighted that its 2017 emcees are two familiar voices and faces from the Ottawa music scene: Karen Flanagan McCarthy and Tony Turner.
Continue reading...Mark Evenchick | Passion, Talent & Perseverance
Singer-songwriter Mark Evenchick will be one of the featured performers at Gil’s Hootenanny 2017. He is expected to perform a new song, It’s Not Funny Anymore, about the political situation south of the Canadian border. The winner of the 2016...
Continue reading...The 2017 Hootenanny Band
Versatility, originality and activism are the hallmarks of this year’s Hootenanny Band. All four members are singer-songwriters, multi-instrumentalists and vocalists from the Elizabeth Riley Band who bring a raw, contagious energy to their music that captivates and inspires audiences:
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