PRESS RELEASE

The NEON SMOKE Tour

GORD BAMFORD
with Special Guest
Aaron Goodvin

Friday, March 2 at the Kelowna Community Theatre in Kelowna.
Tickets are $58.50 and $48.50 (plus Facility Fee & Service Charges)
Available at the Prospera Place Box Office, 1223 Water Street
Charge by phone at 250-762-5050 or online at www.selectyourtickets.com.

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Rock.It Boy Entertainment and New Country 100.7 FM present GORD BAMFORD – the 2018 Cross-Canada “NEON SMOKE” Tour with special guest AARON GOODVIN on Friday, March 2 at the Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street, Kelowna. Tickets are $58.50 and $48.50 (plus Facility Fee & Service Charges) at the Prospera Place Box Office, 1223 Water Street. Charge by phone at 250-762-5050 or online at www.selectyourtickets.com.

International country music star and Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. recording artist GORD BAMFORD announces the 2018 NEON SMOKE Tour. The expansive 29 date Canadian tour hits markets large and small from coast to coast before heading to Australia the following week for a string of shows. For the NEON SMOKE tour, Gord Bamford has invited Warner Music Canada breakout artist AARON GOODVIN to come along and beat on his “Lonely Drum”.

GORD BAMFORD continues to work toward delivering the best in country music. With 22 Top-10 singles in Canada, including the #1 smash hit “When Your Lips Are So Close” from his 6th studio album “Country Junkie”, Gord has a deep history of creating the songs country music fans want to hear. 2018’s “Neon Smoke” continues Gord’s prolific song writing. The album’s debut single, 2017’s summer anthem “Livin’ On Summertime”, broke the Top 10 on the Canadian Country music charts. The follow up single “Ain’t It Grand” saw Gord Bamford joining Blue Rodeo’s charismatic front man Jim Cuddy to duet on this catchy, fun and ultra-Canadian gem. “Ain’t it Grand” debuted on the 2017 CCMA Award’s on September 10, in Saskatoon and is currently racing up the country radio charts. Fans can catch new songs from “Neon Smoke” performed on the tour.

“Each time I set out to make a new record my goal is to make the best record of my career and stay true to what has got me to where I am today” says Bamford. “I’ve had the opportunity of a lifetime making people all over the world sing, dance, laugh, cry & love through the power of song. I shake my head every day with the thought that I actually get to support my family doing what I love. I have watched the business change over the years and I am proud to present my best record yet. “Neon Smoke” is not just a single or an EP, it’s a 16-song album that will take the listener on a musical journey.”

GORD BAMFORD stands as one of the most decorated artists in Canadian country music history. No stranger to praise Bamford has amassed an impressive 24 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) awards, multi Canadian JUNO Award nominations and is the two-time winner (2013,2015) of Nashville’s Country Music Association “CMA Global Country Artist” award. His distinctive sound and song writing ability defines him as one of country music’s best neo-traditional artists. Not an overnight success, Bamford has spent the better part of the last 20 years honing his craft, working to get where he is today. His eighth studio album “Neon Smoke” is set to be released in early 2018 and follows 2016’s “Tin Roof”, the winner of the 2016 CCMA Album of The Year and nominated for the 2016 JUNO “Country Album of The Year” award. “Tin Roof” follows the JUNO Nominated 2013 release “Country Junkie”. The 3-time CCMA ‘Male Artist of the Year’ once again collaborates with distinguished songwriter/producer Phil O’Donnell (Blake Shelton, Tyler Farr, George Strait) on 2018’s “Neon Smoke”.

GORD BAMFORD on the tour:

“I want to thank each and every fan that has ever bought a ticket, t- shirt or record along the way and I look forward to seeing you all and making new fans as we set out on our 2018 Cross-Canada “NEON SMOKE” Tour with special guest AARON GOODVIN.”

For more about GORD BAMFORD visit: www.gordbamford.com; www.facebook.com/GordBamford1; twitter.com/gordbamford; soundcloud.com/gord-bamford; www.youtube.com/user/GordBamfordTV; www.youtube.com/user/GordBamfordVEVO.

AARON GOODVIN’s debut single, “Knock On Wood” was a Top 40 hit at Country radio in Canada and opened the door for the Top 10 follow up smash hits “Woman In Love” and the certified GOLD, “Lonely Drum”. One of the benefits of growing up in a small town is that you learn how to make your own entertainment. For Aaron Goodvin, born in the tiny town of Spirit River, Alberta, that meant joining his extended family around the campfire for sing-alongs. By the time Aaron was 18 his song writing had matured to the point of contributing cuts to other artists. Over the years, Aaron built a local reputation as a dynamic performer with a rock-solid portfolio. After signing with publishing powerhouse Warner Chappell Music, Aaron scored his first major league contribution with “Out Like That” on Luke Bryan’s multi-platinum album “Crash My Party”. That kind of calling card gets you invited in to a lot of writing sessions, but Aaron had other ideas about his place in the music world. He set out to write and record his first solo album, enlisting the help of country music star Johnny Reid. The result was a strong collection of songs that encompasses Aaron’s life experiences and has spawned 2 top 10 singles with “Woman In Love” and “Lonely Drum” as well as a top 40 single with the first single, “Knock on Wood”. Aaron’s versatility and passion for writing and performing is second to none. He has a natural ability to light up a stage, connect with his audience and deliver a show-stopping performance, whether it’s a small intimate gathering or a crowd of thousands.

For more about Aaron Goodvin visit: www.aarongoodvin.com; www.facebook.com/aaron.goodvin; twitter.com/aarongoodvin.

Rock.It Boy Entertainment and New Country 100.7 FM present GORD BAMFORD – the 2018 Cross-Canada “NEON SMOKE” Tour with special guest AARON GOODVIN on Friday, March 2 at the Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street, Kelowna. Tickets are $58.50 and $48.50 (plus Facility Fee & Service Charges) at the Prospera Place Box Office, 1223 Water Street. Charge by phone at 250-762-5050 or online at www.selectyourtickets.com. Doors 7:00PM. Show 7:30PM.

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