Gentlemen of the Woods

The Gentlemen of the Woods began nearly a decade ago as a long-simmering idea among friends ready to refocus their creative energy and see what would happen if they fully committed to making music. What started as a studio experiment quickly turned into an outpouring of catchy, old-time–inspired songs that earned the band a distinct and coveted place in the Ottawa music scene.

Momentum paused during the pandemic, forcing GOTW to temporarily shelve the project. With multiple albums’ worth of material still waiting to be captured—and new songs continuing to take shape—the band returned to the studio with renewed purpose, an evolved sound, and a newly added lead guitarist in Mike Zikovitz.

GOTW deliver a powerful live show built on tight musicianship, deep connection, and song-first arrangements. Their emotionally resonant storytelling and melodic craftsmanship have made them a standout draw, consistently selling out venues of all sizes across the Capital region.…