Pipe Street Productions
Box 714
Guelph, ON
Canada N1H 6L3
Phone: 519-837-3757
Fax: 519-837-3776
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James Gordon appears in concert as a solo act, as a duo, or as a trio. Besides getting him in concert, here are a few other ways that you can make use of his services:
James Gordon and Sons
James often tours with his two fine musical sons, Evan and Geordie. Read more about James Gordon and Sons here, or visit their Electronic Press Kit for easy access to photos, bios, reviews, and audio tracks from their CD "Nine Green Bottles."
Songwriting Workshops
These have become a real specialty for James. He can take any group of less than 30 bold volunteers from kids to really old skeptical adults, and in a minimum of 90 minutes they will write a song from beginning to end. No previous musical experience necessary. Click here for more info about his "Rhyme Capsules" school songwriting and recording program, and click here for additional workshop information.
Children's Shows
Often accused of being rather childish himself, James is a natural kid's entertainer. His "No Grownups Allowed" album has sold 50,000 copies, and its successor "Bouncy Bouncy" is catching up fast. In a fast-paced 50-minute set of original songs geared towards 3-8 year olds, James keeps his young audiences keenly involved. James and the kids are all ready for a nap by the end!
James is saying to young fan Adam Corrigan Holowitz: "You see Adam, all's you gotta do is smile wistfully like this, learn yer basic G-Chord, sit on a haybale, and pretty soon you'll be a big-time Country-Western star like yer ol' buddy James here."
House Concerts
Wanna host a James Gordon House Concert? Touring with a band for many years, I was used to fairly large venues, and taking up a lot of space on-stage. Since I've begun touring solo I've discovered that my 'act' is much more portable, and the music I'm making seems to suit an intimate, informal environment. The growing circuit of house concerts in North America has opened up some new areas that otherwise lacked a 'folk' venue. If you haven't experienced a house concert, you should check one out, and what better way than to host your own!
Here's how it works: I'm not very big. You'd be surprised how an average-sized living room can be turned into a concert space. All you need is around 30 people who wouldn't mind paying at least 15 dollars to hear a great evening of songs and stories. We know you've got some friends you'd like to invite over, and I've got an extensive mailing list, and I can usually rustle up quite a few customers for you. How does a huge rock star like me manage to make something like that economically worth while? Well, for one thing, each of your guests usually goes home having purchased something from the travelling James Gordon CD Boutique, plus you get the added pleasure of providing a light meal and lodging for me :) Overhead is low, and the commitment to putting on a great show is high.
I can help out other ways too. I'll help tidy up. I'll wash the cat. I'll amuse your children with zany antics. I'll feign sincere interest when you show me slides from your trip to Disney World.
It'll be fun, honest.
There are usually dates available when I'm touring through your area—why I've even done cottage concerts or backyard shows in the nice weather.
See you at your place!
Satisfied customers at a Winnipeg James Gordon House Concert!
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