Gabriel Minnikin is a singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. Even though Gabriel has been seen around Manchester since the year 2000, he has only recently made it his home. It wasn’t until 2004 that Gabriel would finally become an official Mancunian. It would also be the year he released his critically acclaimed debut record ‘Hard Feelings’. Steeped in the loam of Americana and hewn from the rough wood of blues, old time folk, country, & mountain music, Hard Feelings would establish Gabriel as a recognized singer/songwriter. He has been fortunate enough to tour and share stages with loads of great artists, Garth Hudson, Calexico, & The Handsome Family to name a few. 2006 he found himself back in Canada recording what would be his sophmore release ’Wandering Midnight’. Despite being a relatively unheard record, it did produce some more interest from fans, labels, and press. Gabriel’s voice has an unbelievable range. He has received work for BBC voiceovers, gained radio support from John Peel & Bob Harris, has done television appearances, toured extensively, produced records, been a side musician for many great artists, and has even had a hand in recording a film soundtrack. 2008 will hopefully be the year that his third record will be recorded and released to the masses.
