Country superstar Gord Bamford is making his way across Canada with a new tour, and he’s making sure to bring his crew to Moose Jaw on Mar. 13.
The tour is kicking off to celebrate Bamford’s new album and single, #REDNEK, and he’s bringing along a veritable crew of country talent to join him on stage — including Juno Award winner and Saskatchewan sweetheart Jess Moskaluke.
“It's kind of like a one evening music festival where it's just a three or four hour night worth of great Canadian music and lots of great Canadian artists,” said Bamford. “It's a unique type of show where it's just non-stop music and videos and lights and it's great for all ages.”
Joining Bamford to fill out the lineup are quite a few rising stars, including Duane Steele, JoJo Mason, band Ghost Boy, Cory Marks, Eric Etheridge, and Andrew Hyatt.
There’s a reason Bamford wanted to include such a large number of fellow artists, and it has everything to do with the spirit of solidarity.
“When I got started, I was fortunate to go out on a bunch of tours as basically just an opening act,” said Bamford. “So, for me to be able to give an opportunity to all these artists, to be a part of the show and really to have no limitations, it’s important.”
Artist Andrew Hyatt, who is joining Gord Bamford on his upcoming tour. (supplied)“They've just assembled a really good crew of people [and] I'm very excited to be on this tour,” said Hyatt. “I think it's great that he's reached out to the up-and-coming artists, to kind of pull us up instead of trying to keep us at bay. He's given us a platform and an opportunity to share our music.”
Hyatt has recently released a new single as well, titled “I Needed That,” ahead of the new album he’s been working on this year — which means this tour is perfectly timed for him to promote his new music.
“Any day playing music is the best day,” said Hyatt. “This is a great way to kick off the year. . . It’s like a one-two punch, I get to be in front of people in the cities playing songs, seeing the radio stations.”
All of the artists joining Bamford have more in common than just their musical talent as well, which is another thing that Bamford feels good about putting together.
“I'm really proud that the tour is really all Canadian because I think our Canadian music is as strong as anything in the world,” said Bamford.
Bamford is certainly looking forward to returning to Moose Jaw, especially as he knows how impressive a Saskatchewan crowd can be.
“To be in a smaller community like that is really what we love to do, and obviously Jess being from Saskatchewan is great,” said Bamford. “And the fans out there are amazing. My wife's a Saskatchewan girl, so I know how much pride they have in their Riders and their music, so it should be good.”
Tickets for the #REDNEK Music Fest tour with Gord Bamford and guests are available from the Mosaic Place box office, either online, in person, or by calling 1 (306) 624-2050.
