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...
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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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Gil’s Hootenanny Sponsoring Free Workshops for Collaborative Sing-Along Songwriting Gil’s Hootenanny will be offering a set of free songwriting workshops in April 2018 for songwriters who are interested in a collaborative approach to writing sing-along songs of hope and protest....
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Gil’s Hootenanny 201910th Anniversary Inspired by the legacy of Gil Levine, Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 will mark the 10th anniversary for Ottawa’s Gil’s Hootenanny, the annual community sing-along celebrating the stories, struggles and victories of working people. Gil Levine spent...
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The 2018 Hootenanny will take place at 7:30pm in the Clarke Room at the RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive. Staffed by UNIFOR members, the RA Centre is accessible, has loads of parking and is well serviced by OC Transpo. Inspired...
Continue reading...2017 Gil’s Hootenanny a Great Success
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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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...
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