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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2016 Sing-Along-able Songwriting Contest Winner
Congratulations Mark Evenchick. The winning song is Believe Again.
Continue reading...2016 Bread Recipe
Hollis’ Hovis Bread Hovis is a contraction of the Latin phrase hominis vis meaning the strength of man. A dense and nutritious loaf. 1 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp margerine 5 tsp white vinegar 1 tsp salt 3 tbsp brown...
Continue reading...2016 Sing-Along-able Songwriting Contest Finalists
Congratulations to the composers of the four songs chosen by our judges as “finalists” for the Gil’s Hootenanny 2016 “Sing-Along” Song Writing Contest. In no particular order the finalists are: The Journey Begins (composers: Anne Hurley, Jim Videto) Keep Your...
Continue reading...Sharon Hampson’s Musical Roots: Historic Camp Naivelt
Sharon and Bram Headline 2016 Gil’s Hootenanny It’s not often that a summer camp is recognized for its cultural and heritage value, but such is the case for Camp Naivelt, which was given a heritage designation in 2010 by Brampton...
Continue reading...Bram Morrison’s Musical Roots: Mariposa and Mills
Sharon and Bram Headline 2016 Gil’s Hootenanny Bram Morrison honed his performance skills in folk clubs and folk festivals in the 1960s. One of his earliest influences was Canadian folk music legend Alan Mills, for whom Bram started as an...
Continue reading...Sharon & Bram – Singing “to our Heart’s Content”
Musicians strive to create and present music that makes a meaningful connection with their audiences. For Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison, forging that linkage comes naturally. Their exuberant delivery, combined with an eclectic mix of participatory music, brings a timeless...
Continue reading...Sharon & Bram to Perform Joe Hampson’s “Talk About Peace”
Among the many outstanding songs Sharon & Bram will be highlighting at the 2016 Gil’s Hootenanny is “Talk About Peace”, written by Sharon’s husband, Joe Hampson. Joe, who passed away 10 years ago, was a member of Canada’s beloved folk...
Continue reading...Bread and Roses
The Elizabeth Riley Band will be leading this beautiful, powerful song – “Bread and Roses” – at Gil’s Hootenanny. Practise singing with the video, and then come out and sing along on Friday, May 1st at the First Unitarian Congregation.
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