Gordie- Vocals, Dobro, Harmonica, Acoustic Guitar
Ken Hermanson- Lapsteel, Electric Guitar, Harmony Vocals,
Matt King- Upright Bass, Porch Bass, Harmony Vocals,
Influences
Fred Eaglesmith, Rick Fines, The Sadies, Paul Reddick & The Sidemen, Brent Titcomb, Ray Bonneville, Undertakin' Daddies, Indio Saravanja, Chris Smither, Aylie Sparkes, Todd Gallant, Kelly Joe Phelps, D-Rangers, Mississippi John Hurt, T, Fred Mcdowell, Willie P. Bennett.
Yukon roots music songwriter Gordie Tentrees has released his 3rd album, Mercy or Sin, produced by Juno Award-winning producer Bob Hamilton. Joining Gordie (dobro, guitar, harmonica) on the "Mercy or Sin" CD release tour is legendary multi-instrumentalist Ken Hermanson (banjo, lapsteel, guitar) and singing sensation Jennie Sosnowski (upright bass).
This is the much-anticipated follow up to critically-acclaimed Bottleneck to Wire (2007) and 29 Loads of Freight (2004). This album finally captures the bands dynamic live show and unique growth of songwriter Gordie Tentrees. There are 12 tracks delivering story-driven songs, edgy foot-stompers and heart-worn odes that can only be cultivated by a road warrior.
Gordie has toured relentlessly in North America, Europe and the UK, building an international buzz in the roots music world. He has opened for Fred Eaglesmith and Kelly Joe Phelps, shared stages with the D-Rangers, Rick Fines, Blackie & The Rodeo Kings, performed a CBC Saturday Night Blues concert, and showcased at North American Folk Alliance, Western Canadian Music Awards and South by Southwest.
Gordie will be performing 180 CD release shows in support of Mercy or Sin all across Canada, US, Europe and the UK.
RECENT ALBUM REVIEWS
"Tentrees delivery is so relaxed and unpretentious its impossible to not get drawn into his world. The title track "Mercy or Sin" with Jennie Sosnowski would not sound out of place on John Prines wonderful "In spite of ourselves" album" NO DEPRESSION
"I first saw Gordie Tentrees 6 years ago and in the intervening time he's put a lot of miles on the odometer, solidified his bond with sidemen Ken Hermanson and Matt King, and started staking out his own musical turf. Mercy or Sin produced by Bob Hamilton marks a milestone in Tentree's growth but does not err by polishing the rough edges that are so much of the music's charm.
The title track, a duet with co-writer and "live" bass player Jennie Sosnowski, exemplifies the record's strengths-unaffected lyrical musings, heartfelt performances, and the subtly driving accompaniment from the background players pointing to a hard-earned assurance and maturity" PENGUIN EGGS
"The concert kicked off with a strong set by Gordie Tentrees, who has been opening for the band on recent dates, and it is apparent to this listener that Tentrees has been working hard in the couple of years since he opened the same venue for Kelly Joe Phelps. His ease and ability on resophonic slide guitar and rack mount harmonica suggest some serious time spent honing his craft; and the inclusion of an electrified stomp board lends authority to his steady tapping left foot. Good tunes with strong vocals and deft fingerpicking make for an enjoyable presentation and the addition of Eaglesmith's sidemen, Mattie Simpson on electric guitar and Luke Stackhouse on string bass, to finish off Tentree's portion of the show was an added treat. Tentrees is a talent on the move, and moving in good company. "
Peterborough Examiner
Live Video "87 Men"
2007 International Songwriting Competition Folk/Songwriter semi-finalist (Bottleneck to Wire)
2005 International Songwriting Competition Folk/Songwriter semi-finalist (29 Loads of Freight)
Website:
www.tentrees.ca
Live Video:
www.youtube.com/tentrees74
Press Kit:
www.sonicbids.com/GordieTentrees
Gordie most recently staked the claim of being the first Canadian roots musician to be backed by an airline company. (www.flyairnorth.com.) "He is a great ambassador for the north, we believe in his music and his dedication to it", Deb Ryan, AIR NORTH REP
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Red Onion Sept 25 in between Manitoba shows? How you do that? Skagway's a very cool town, if only a little one. Great drive from Whitehorse. Easy to get to Juneau from there too. Well I doubt if I can get down through the Yukon Teritory and then British Columbia(if only just) and then back to good old Alaska to see you but if not there then Fairbanks again or Dawson City. Paul in Squarebanks
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Hey Gordie, Thanks! I really appreciate it. It was great meetin you as well. You are one tallented troubador my friend! Looks like your off to a great summer. All the best!
