You may have been following Gordie Tentrees for the past 7 years as he has collaborated with bandmates Ken Hermanson and Matt King, releasing 2 records in that time ( Bottleneck to Wire {2007} and 29 Loads of Frieght {2004}). If not, this may be the time to turn your interest to this Yukon based Roots songwriter.
The new album captures the bands’ live show and features 12 story-driven songs with production expertise by Juno-Award winning producer Bob Hamilton.
Having toured extensively in North America, Europe and the UK, Tentrees has created an international buzz in the roots music circle. He’s opened for Kelly Joe Phelps and Fred Eaglesmith, and has shared the stage with Rick Fines, Blackie & the Rodeo Kings and the D-Rangers.
In support of the new release “Mercy or Sin”, there are 180 CD release shows slated across North America, Europe and the UK. The Western Canada dates are below and you can get the full list here.
July 17-19 – Fort Macleod, AB
July 30 – Smithers, BC
July 31- Aug 3 – Wells, BC
August 4 – Twin Butte, AB
August 5 – Saskatoon, SK
August 6- Winnipeg, MB
August 11 – Nokomis, SK
August 12 – Edmonton, AB
August 13 – Calgary, AB
August 14- Red Deer & Edmonton, AB
August 15- Lethbridge
August 16 – Calgary
To sneak a listen, visit Gordie Tentrees at www.myspace.com/gordietentrees
