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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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 8th year and getting stronger. Held each year on May Day, this annual celebration...
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Tony Turner, winner of the 2015 Gil’s Hootenanny songwriting contest, has been featured in a February 14, 2017 article in the National Observer.
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Moonfruits, the 2017 Gil’s Hootenanny headliners, were featured in a St. Valentine’s Day article in MetroNews.
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Joanne Laucius, Ottawa Citizen More from Joanne Laucius, Ottawa Citizen Published on: February 5, 2017 | Last Updated: February 5, 2017 8:17 PM EST You can’t go to any major city these days without tripping over a crowd of people...
Continue reading...Gil’s Hootenanny 2017 Sing-Along Songwriting Contest Now Open for Entries
April 1st is the deadline to submit your song to the Gil’s Hootenanny “Songs of Hope and Protest” Sing-Along Songwriting Contest. Linked to May Day celebrations, this contest has given rise to some excellent musical creations from Canadian songwriters such...
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When: 7:30pm, Monday, May 1st Where: Clarke Room, RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON. Inspired by the legacy of Gil Levine, Monday, May 1st, 2017 will mark the 8th year for Ottawa’s Gil’s Hootenanny, the annual community sing-along celebrating...
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Both the Family Singalong and All-Ages Singalong in 2016 were well attended and together smashed our previous attendance records. A great hootenanny was had by all. Thanks to all who attended, to our artists, to the volunteers, and to our...
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