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Multi-award-winning Canadian songwriter Gordie Tentrees announces the release of his new single ‘Back at the Cabin’ (July 21st), the first track taken from his new album ‘Dandelion Blue’ due for release on October 19th. Gordie is excited to return to the UK this Aug / September, with Kieran Poile on fiddle, for a string of live dates (full tour details below).
‘Back at the Cabin’ featuring Gordie on acoustic guitar and vocals, Jim Bowskill on upright bass and mandolin, and Steve Marriner on drums and harp, was written on the front porch of a cabin on a 300-acre spread in rural Ontario owned by Gordie’s childhood friend and where he often stays.
“The feeling I got drinking coffee, rubbing my bare feet into the porch, listening to all the critters that differ from the Yukon and enjoying the sounds/smells of my childhood growing up in Ontario inspired me to reflect on my life to this point as well.” Gordie Tentrees.
It’s been a busy time for International touring artist Gordie since his first UK tour in 2010 as the opening act for Fred Eaglesmith, with two new records: Double Takes (May 2025) and his upcoming new record ‘Dandelion Blue’. It was recently announced that his song ‘Gratitude‘ won the 2025 IAMA (International Acoustic Music Award), repeating the same feat he was awarded a 2023 IAMA for his song ‘Every Child’.
Gordie’s new album ‘Dandelion Blue’ was recorded live off the floor in (Ontario Canada) with Jimmy Bowskill (Blue Rodeo, Sheep Dogs), and Steve Marriner (Colin James, Harry Manx) over 5 days in a farmhouse, with vintage 1930-50’s microphones, amps, and vibes – conjuring up a record Tentrees has been making in his mind for 10 years. This road poet has performed over 5,000 concerts in 11 countries, armed with 5 instruments (Foot Bass & Snare Tam, Harmonica, Resonator & Acoustic Guitars), bringing light from the dark with masterful storytelling.
Speaking on the making of the album, Gordie explains, “For this record I felt ready to create a live-sounding record with minimal overdubs that sounded like a couple of pickers on a front porch the listener happens to stumble upon with a sound that surrounds you, feels intimate, raw and real. I wrote Jim Bowkskill & Steve Marriner, who loved the idea, and after my first sessions, I realised they were absolutely perfect for recording like this. Their studio, Ganaraska Recording (an old farmhouse) in Baltimore, Ontario,really set the tone for magic. I went in with 6 tunes, and in quick succession,we had guts for this record. I am in a place where I now feel comfortable singing and playing guitar/harp all at once in a studio without overdubbing.Jimmy & Steve were incredible at laying down drums/upright bass with me immediately, then adding instruments as needed, often overdubbing 2 (Mando/Harp) at the same time. It’s a unique-sounding record, 3 guys laying it down well together. It’s important for me to try new things, and I enjoy failing along the way. I feel something special happened here. Vintage instruments & mics were abundant.”
For the past 5 years, offstage, Gordie has been part of an indigenous-led healing team (Shawthan Nazhi), supporting families and writing healing songs focused on intergenerational trauma. The program was awarded the Arctic Inspiration Prize. His love for teaching/hosting workshops for youth/adults runs deep.
Tentrees has toured extensively with friends Fred Eaglesmith, Mary Gauthier, Kelly Joe Phelps, Danny Michel, Ray Wylie Hubbard & Steve Poltz with special appearances at Celtic Connections (UK), National Folk Festival (AU), Woody Guthrie Folk Fest (USA) and Auckland Folk Festival (NZ). Catch Gordie in concert and see a master musician at work.
GORDIE TENTREES & KIERAN POILE UK TOUR DATES TICKETS HERE
AUG. 25 PHYLLIS MAUD – NEWPORT
AUG. 26 CAFE No 9 – SHEFFIELD
AUG. 27 MECYCLE CAFE – SOUTHPORT
AUG. 28 INDIGO – BIRKENHEAD
AUG. 29 SQUARE & COMPASS – WORTH MATRAVERS
AUG. 30 SQUARE & COMPASS – WORTH MATRAVERS
SEPT. 1 THE BRUNSWICK – BRIGHTON & HOVE
SEPT. 2 ARTESIAN TAP – STOKE ON TRENT
SEPT. 3 THE BORDER CLUB – HAWICK
SEPT. 4-6 BAA FESTIVAL – BELLINGHAM
SEPT. 7 THE CLUNY – NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
SEPT 8 ABERDEEN ARTS CENTRE – ABERDEEN
SEPT. 9 AN CRUBH – ISLE OF SKYE
SEPT. 10 TRAVERSE THEATRE – EDINBURGH
SEPT. 11 VILLAGE HALL – COLDINGHAM
SEPT. 12 HANGING GARDENS – LIANIDLOES
SEPT. 13 VILLAGE HALL – ASHMORE
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