Changing the World Through the Power of Song When Gil Levine died at 85 in 2009, three words in his obituary, “… plan a hootenanny”, were the beginning of Gil’s Hootenanny, an Ottawa tradition now into its 13th year and...
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2018 Hootenanny Was Fantastic!
A sold out audience sang and clapped their way through a rollicking 2018 Gil’s Hootenanny at the Clarke Room of the RA Centre on May 1st. Everyone, audience, performers and volunteers had a great time. Here are some highlights: A...
Continue reading...Gil’s at Grassroots: Come Hear Original Sing-Along Songs April 28th at 4pm
A debut not to be missed!!! Four original “Songs of Protest, Songs of Hope” will debut at a free afternoon session during the Ottawa Grassroots Festival on April 28th.
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“Gil’s at Grassroots”: A Celebration of Original Sing-Along Songs April 28th at 4pm Building on the long tradition of working together to create melodies and lyrics for protest songs, Gil’s Hootenanny is hosting a free afternoon session at the Ottawa...
Continue reading...Songwriting Workshop Inspiring Lyrics and Rousing Melodies
Over two dozen novice and experienced songwriters gathered at the Black Irish Pub on Sunday, April 8th to participate in the first of two Gil’s Hootenanny-sponsored workshops designed to create sing-along songs that share and celebrate the stories, struggles and...
Continue reading...Elizabeth Riley Band: The 2018 Hootenanny Band
Versatility, originality and activism are the hallmarks of this year’s Hootenanny Band. The core members of the band are singer-songwriters, multi-instrumentalists and vocalists from the Elizabeth Riley Band who bring a raw, contagious energy to their music that captivates and...
Continue reading...Eve Goldberg – A Voice for Social Justice
Eve Goldberg, the 2018 Gil’s Hootenanny headliner, is a singer-songwriter who believes that she has a unique platform “to be a voice for social justice and the power of positive change”. For Eve, this commitment not only means writing issue-oriented...
Continue reading...Gil’s Hootenanny 2018 Hosts – Karen Flanagan McCarthy & Tony Turner
Gil’s Hootenanny’s is delighted that emcees Karen Flanagan McCarthy and Tony Turner will be returning to host the 9th annual Gil’s Hootenanny.
Continue reading...Eve Goldberg: Boundless Musical Influences
Anyone lucky enough to see Eve Goldberg perform is captivated not only by her talent and charisma but also by the obvious depth of her musical background and influences. Gil’s Hootenanny’s 2018 headliner, Eve grew up in the Boston area,...
Continue reading...Gil’s Legacy – Changing the World A Song at a Time
When Gil Levine died at 85 in 2009, three words in his obituary, “… plan a hootenanny”, started an Ottawa tradition that is now into its 9th year and getting stronger. Held each year on May Day, this annual celebration...
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