Gord Bamford

Gord Bamford

November 10, 2021
by Kerry Doole

Josh Ramsay (pictured) teams up with Chad Kroeger, The Beaches launch The Lemmon Stage, and Andy Curran sells artwork for a good cause. Others in the news include The Glorious Sons, Andrea Ramolo, Gord Bamford, Ian Lake, Priyanka, Robi Botos, Tami Neilson, Folk Alliance, and farewell Andy Barker.

Tate McRae
June 8, 2021
by Kerry Doole

A breakthrough year for Tate McRae (pictured), a look at past and present Junos, and a prestigious rave review for Mustafa. Also in the headlines are Believe, TikTok, Cancon, Don Amero, Hillsburn, Kathryn Moses, Gord Bamford, RSD, Lyor Cohen, Scooter Braun, Jxdn, Liz Phair, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Keith Richards, Bruce Springsteen, and Post Malone.

Gord Bamford Facebook photo
December 17, 2020
by Kerry Doole

Gord Bamford (pictured) hosts a star-studded holiday special, Unison’s fundraising live-stream is on Friday, and Justin Bieber partners with a choir of London medical staff for a charity single. Also in the news are the 2020 Saskatchewan Music Awards, Mariposa, John Prine, Barenaked Ladies, Andrea Ramolo, Matt Mays, RSDC Unsigned, BIPOC Fest, ArtsCan Circle, David Bowie, and farewell Don Zimmermann.

Gord Bamford
February 28, 2020
by Kerry Doole

The Prism Prize Top 20 list is announced, Gord Bamford (pictured) signs to Anthem, and a hometown tribute to Neil Peart is set. Also in the news are Thundermug, The Wheat Sheaf, D.O.A., Alexina Louie, Florent Vollant, Lindy Vopnfjord, Busty and the Bass, TBS, the RBCxMusic Concert Series, and farewell David Roback.

Oscar Peterson  Photo: Juno Awards
November 6, 2019
by Kerry Doole

Oscar Peterson (pictured) and D.O.A. earn the Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize designation, ren signs to Geffen, and Johnny Orlando and Shawn Mendes earn EMAs. Also making news are CMTF, Bill King, SATE, Brad Machry, Neil Young, Indie Week, Gord Bamford, Aphrose, Hilario Duran, and farewell Kelley Looney. With video.

(l-r): Kristy Fletcher, ED MusiCounts, Gord Bamford, Sherry MacDonald, President/CEO  Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation Photo: Neil Zeller
October 30, 2019
by FYI Staff

The country star and noted humanitarian is honoured by MusiCounts and The Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation in Calgary on Sunday. Pictured (l-r): Kristy Fletcher, Gord Bamford, Sherry MacDonald).

Gord Bamford and Make-A-Wish recipient Abby with the Grey Cup.  Photo: Two Stones Creative
August 14, 2019
by FYI Staff

The Canadian country star's 12th Annual Charity Golf Classic in Alberta raised a phenomenal sum for his charitable foundation last week. To date, it has contributed over $4M for children’s charities across Canada. Pictured: Bamford hoisting the Grey Cup at the event.

Gord Bamford
July 17, 2019
by FYI Staff

The 12th Annual Gord Bamford Foundation Charity Golf Classic takes place Aug. 7-8, at the Cambridge Hotel Resort & Conference

Wintersleep  Photo: Norman Wong
December 12, 2018
by Kerry Doole

Halifax modern rockers Wintersleep release their seventh album, In The Land Of, on March 29 via Dine Alone.

October 5, 2018
by Kerry Doole

Now based in Nashville, the Ontario country singer/songwriter impresses on this radio-friendly duet with Gord Bamford. The two stars trade verses and harmonise effectively on a tune featuring whiskey as the cure for post-breakup pain.

September 26, 2018
by Kerry Doole

Colin James (pictured) announces a major 2019 tour, Gord Bamford partners with Kubota, and Shad will hit the road. Also making news are Emm Gryner, Nova Scotia Music Week, Steph Cameron, The Voices of Freedom Concert, Juno judges, Willie and Van, Deeps, FMO, Folk Under The Clock, and Steven Taetz. Videos provided for your enjoyment.

L-R: ole’s Gilles Godard, Gord Bamford, ole CEO, Robert Ott
September 19, 2018
by Kerry Doole

Gord Bamford (pictured) hits the top in both Canada and Oz, imagineNATIVE announces its schedule, and Rogers Hometown Hockey seeks local bands, Also making news are music streaming, Phil Collins, The Dungarees, Harris Institute, Bob Seger, Billy Idol, TSO, Specialtones, L&O Music, and farewell Big Jay McNeely. Videos added for your enjoyment.