Bio
Emily Gilbart is an indie 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. She was a semi-finalist in the Under 18 Category of the Canadian Songwriting Competition in 2016 and a finalist in 2017. Her first EP entitled Long Gone, a collection of 5 original songs, was released in 2018 and a follow-up single Dandelion Wine, in June of 2020 with support from FACTOR Canada. She is working on a new EP titled From the Road for release in Summer 2022 with an accompanying tour designed to promote local pandemic recovery with an emphasis on mental health. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy at Wilfrid Laurier University while continuing her passion for song-writing and live performance. 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.
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Performance History
2022
Mill Creek Pub, April 16, May 14
Taphouse Craft Beer + Kitchen, May 13
Orangeville Farmer's Market, May 7
Mono Cliffs Inn, May 1
Port Elgin Home & Food Expo, April 9
The Hatter, March 3
Taphouse Craft Beer + Kitchen, Oct 2, Nov 6 & May 13
Hillside Inside, February 4-6
2021
Taphouse Craft Beer + Kitchen, Oct 2, Nov 6 & Dec 3
Everdale Farm with the Northcoast Band, October 23
Blackwolf Smokehouse, October 15
Erin Farmer's Market, September 24 & October 1
Taphouse Craft Beer + Kitchen, August 7 & September 4
Aardvark Music & Culture, August 27
Orangeville Farmer's Market, August 21
Port Music Festival, August 21/22
Grit & Grace, August 6 & 20
TD Harbour Nights Concert Series, July 25
2020
Taphouse Craft Beer + Kitchen, October 2 & 24
Giggin' Live 3, Market Brewing Company, September 26
Metropolis Mercantile & Café, September 11
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, March 30, May 3
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, January 19, February 1
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, September 21, October 12
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