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Simply put, Gillian is the all-Canadian girl. She is authentic and down-to-earth and this comes across in her music. At the young age of 22 she has a strong sense of who she is as an artist. Had she been alive in the 60's, she would have been hanging out with the likes of Neil Young and Joni Mitchell.” - -Hugh Dickie Producer/Musician/Songwriter
"Saying that she has a great voice is just a given. What sets Gillian Hobbs apart from most contemporary artists is how uplifting her music is. Not in a heavy-handed or preachy way either, in a way that simply lifts you up and makes you smile and sing along."
- -Gregory Milne Photographer, Film-maker
Discography
"Something to Write Home About" - 2008
Gillian is a regular on CJSF 90.1FM Radio's program: Melodies in Mind.
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Bio
Gillian's straight forward lyrics and her stirring melodies have been capturing the hearts of audiences since she burst on the Canadian music scene in November 2008 with the release of her debut album: “Something to Write Home About.”
Influenced by Canadian legends like Leonard Cohen, Sarah McLachlan, KD Lang, Joni Mitchell, Jann Arden and Alan Doyle, Gillian's music is honest, heartfelt and inspiring. Gillian's down-to-earth, honest lyrics show an artist not afraid of her own vulnerability and show uncharacteristic maturity and insight for someone so young. Her songs are incredibly uplifting. They make her listeners feel good and encourage them to live their dreams. Look for her debut release: Something to Write Home About at www.itunes.com or your favourite digital retailer.
This past summer, Gillian embarked on a hugely successful BC tour, including playing at two of BC's finest music festivals, the Edge of the World music festival in the Queen Charlotte Islands, and the Islands Folk Festival in Duncan, BC.
Gillian also recently performed in the Burnaby Arts Council's: “Stars of Tomorrow” Showcase, a Spirit of BC 2010 Olympic Countdown celebration. She also garnered the attention of the Music Industry Association of BC with her Christmas Song "Sit 'Round the Fire" from the highly anticipated Rave On Studio compilation “A Very Vancouver Christmas” Vol 4.
Be sure to check out: www.gillianhobbs.com
Musicians Gillian has played with:
Tim Readman
David Blair
Melissa Endean
Ryan McMahon
Sarah Cole
Laurell
Gillian has performed at a number of venues and events including:
The Edge of the World Music Festival 2009, Queen Charlotte Islands, BC
The Islands Folk Festival 2009, Duncan, BC
Bill Siksay MP Cabaret Night Fundraiser Summer 2009, Burnaby, BC
Rave On Studio's Very Vancouver Christmas Concert at St. James Hall 2009 Vancouver, BC
The Burnaby Arts Council's “Stars of Tomorrow” 2010 Olympic Countdown Celebration
The Hyack Christmas Festival and Parade 2008
The City of Coquitlam's: Light the Lake Celebration 2008
Mazda Muzik Tour 2008
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