About Gail

BIOGRAPHY

Gail Hawkins is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose music lives where roots, folk, and retro country meet. With a storyteller’s instinct and a craftsman’s touch, she writes songs that blend warmth, wit, and emotional honesty — the kind that feel lived-in and true. Her voice carries the ease of conversation and the weight of experience, revealing new layers with every listen.

Based in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, Gail draws on her background as both musician and visual artist, creating work that’s deeply connected to place and time. Her lyrics often weave subtle humour and human truth into themes of love, resilience, and reflection — echoing the traditions of Americana storytellers like Gillian Welch, Norah Jones, and Mary Gauthier.

Whether she’s performing solo or with her band – Gail Hawkins and The Riders, her songs invite listeners in like a hot cup of coffee on a long cold night — rooted, warm, and real.