When Gil Levine died at 85 in 2009, three words in his obituary, “…plan a hootenanny”, were the beginning of Gil’s Hootenanny. The 2026 concert will be the 17th annual and last year of this engaging and entertaining sing-along of...
Continue reading...What is a Hootenanny?
Gil’s Hootenanny, Ottawa’s annual community singalong, celebrates songs of hope and protest with exuberant audience participation. While the word “hootenanny” may not be in everyone’s lexicon, Gil’s Hootenanny has been hell-bent on reviving this form of entertainment for folks of...
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Ken Whiteley, a prolific songwriter, gifted and versatile musician and powerful singer, will headline the 17th annual and final Gil’s Hootenanny. Whiteley delights his audiences with his participatory humour, grace, and energy. His music communicates themes of freedom, love and...
Continue reading...Ken Whiteley to Headline Gil’s Hootenanny 2026
Ken Whiteley, a prolific songwriter, gifted and versatile musician and powerful singer, will headline the 17th Annual and last Gil’s Hootenanny on Friday, May 1st at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa. Whiteley delights his audiences with his participatory humour,...
Continue reading...Gil’s Hootenanny Announces Last May Day Concert in 2026
(Ottawa, Ontario, February, 2026) – Gil’s Hootenanny announced today that its 2026 sing-along concert on May 1st will be its last concert in this format. This farewell show will mark the 17th year of this engaging and entertaining May Day sing-along of...
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