Bio:
Emily Gilbart is a singer/songwriter influenced by many different genres – her work can be described as a folk-fusion of storytelling combined with acoustic guitar and filled with bluesy undertones. She was selected as a finalist in the Toronto Blues Society's Talent Search and was part of the Developing Artist Program with Folk Music Ontario in 2019 as well as a finalist in the Youth Discoveries Program at Summerfolk 43 in 2018. Her first EP entitled Long Gone, a collection of 5 original songs, was released in 2018 and she recently released a new single called Dandelion Wine, in June of 2020. A believer in the healing power of music to connect diverse groups of people, she hopes to inspire others to shine and become their most authentic selves. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Music while continuing to pursue her passion for songwriting and live performance.
Press Links:
Mono singer-songwriter releases her first EP, 'Long Gone’
Getting Rrampt for Summerfolk: The Youth Discoveries article
Craig Cardiff Post-Valentine's Concert
From Our Ears to Yours – Ken Yates, Emily Gilbart, and The Wilds
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Performance History
2020
Whole Village House Concert with Erin Elf, February 22
Fan/Joy Restaurant, February 1, 14 & 15
Revival 1863, January 9 & February 13
2019
Fan/Joy Restaurant, December 21 & 28
Revival 1863, December 19
Beyond the Gate, October 26
Revival 1863, October 19
Surge Gala, October 4
Folk Music Ontario Developing Artist Showcase, September 27/28
The Edge Restaurant & Bar, August 24
Georgian Triangle Music Festival, August 23
House Concert opening for Suzie Vinnick, August 16
Erin Farmer's Market, August 9
Orangeville Farmer's Market, August 3
Railyard Music Festival, July 27
Alton Mill Wine & Food Festival, July 21
Canada Day Celebration, McMillan Park, July 1
Toronto Blues Society Talent Search, TD Jazz Festival, June 29
Fan/Joy Restaurant, June 23
Celebrate Your Awesome, Pride & Diversity Day, June 22
Appalachian Public House, June 21
Fan/Joy Restaurant, June 14
Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival, June 1
This Side of Broadway, Westminster United Church, May 25
Alton Mill Arts Centre, May 4
Fan/Joy Restaurant, May 3
Fan/Joy Restaurant, March 30
Gin Mill, Single Release Show with Basset, March 22
Heartwood Concert Hall, March 6
Collective ARTS TAP Takeover, CROW Bar, March 2
Summerfolk Youth Discoveries Playback, Heartwood Concert Hall, February 22
Fan/Joy Restaurant, February 1
Fan/Joy Restaurant, January 19
2018
Fan/Joy Restaurant, December 15
Grand Spirits Distillery, December 7
Rob Elder Album Release Show, Heartwood Concert Hall, November 9
The Edge Restaurant & Bar, October 26
Grand Spirits Distillery, October 12
Grand Spirits Distillery, September 21
Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival, August 17-20
Grand Spirits Distillery, August 10
Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival, June 2
The Edge Restaurant & Bar, May 25
The Road to Summerfolk: Youth Discoveries Finale, Roxy Theatre, March 23
Mill Creek Pub, opening for Craig Cardiff, February 15
The Edge Restaurant & Bar, February 3,9,16