James Gordon / Horizon Ridge
APRIL 21, 2023

James Gordon
James Gordon has been there. He’s done that. He has had a remarkably diverse and resilient career in the Canadian cultural sector. As a solo singer-songwriter and with the ground-breaking trio Tamarack, he’s recorded 40 albums and toured relentlessly around the world. He’s written for symphony orchestras, musical theatre and dance works, scored films, and for more than ten years was heard on CBC radio as songwriter-in-residence for the ’Basic Black’ and ‘Ontario Morning’ programs. Between tours, James is a record producer, playwright, community activist, theatre director and currently has a part-time ‘side hustle’ as a Guelph City Councillor. These days he’s perhaps known as the composer of the viral internet hit “Crybabies Caravan”, about the so-called ‘Freedom Convoy’ in Ottawa. It’s received more than 300,000 views and stimulated a lot of inspiring discussion.
Horizon Ridge
Opening for James is Horizon Ridge – a group of fine multi-instrumentalists and seasoned singers known for their intuitive tight harmonies and polished a cappella singing. They have played festivals, music clubs, gala events, and concerts in Canada, the US and the UK, drawing musical inspiration from their roots and journeys near and far.

2024-2025 Concerts
THE WOODSHED / HORIZON RIDGE | SID MARTY & WAILBACK / LILYBELLE | EMILY TRIGGS / BARRY LUFT | HORIZON RIDGE / CHRISTOPHER GOODCHILD | ROBBIE BURNS NIGHT WITH MERCAT CROSS / CHRISTIE SIMMONS | RYLAND MORANZ / GEOFF MCKENZIE | DROWSY MAGGIES / DERICK PERRY | EILEEN MCGANN / CROOKED PATH | SINGERS' NIGHT