CANADIAN COUNTRY STAR GORD BAMFORD REUNITES WITH SAKAMOTO AGENCY FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION TOUR
For Immediate Release, May 6, 2024: (Calgary, AB) It's a reunion worth celebrating as award-winning Canadian country music artist Gord Bamford joins forces once again with Sakamoto Agency, for his highly anticipated 25th-anniversary Celebration Tour, aptly titled Just Gettin' Started.
While Sakamoto Agency just finished its 10th year as a company and Gord Bamford is nearing his 25th, Bamford's signing to the agency for live bookings marks a homecoming of sorts, as he reunites with Sakamoto’s President and Operating Partner Paul Biro, who helped shape Gord’s early successes as his agent years ago. With a shared vision for delivering unforgettable live experiences, Bamford and Sakamoto Agency are poised to create magic once again on the Celebration Tour.
"I'm thrilled to be rejoining forces with Sakamoto Agency for my 25th-anniversary Celebration Tour," says Gord Bamford. "It feels like coming home in many ways, and I couldn't be more excited to work once again with my long-time friend, Paul Biro. He is someone I deeply respect in the industry. Reuniting with Paul and the Sakamoto Agency feels like coming full circle, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to collaborate once more for this special milestone."
The sentiment is shared by Sakamoto’s Paul Biro, “We are incredibly pleased to welcome my long time friend Gord Bamford back to the Agency. Gord has had an undeniable impact on the fabric of Country music in Canada. His well-crafted songs that speak to the core of human existence, his engaging live performances, and his heart for giving back through charitable endeavours with the Gord Bamford Foundation, all speak to his passion, character, work ethic, and dedication to his fans. On the 25th anniversary of his first record it does feel like a homecoming!! To have the opportunity to work with this iconic artist again is truly exciting for our team!”
The Just Gettin' Started tour promises to be a memorable experience for fans across Canada, featuring Bamford's signature blend of heartfelt lyrics and electrifying performances. With a career spanning two and a half decades, Bamford continues to captivate audiences with his soulful melodies and authentic storytelling.
MORE ABOUT GORD BAMFORD:
Gord Bamford, the Australian-born and Alberta raised Canadian country music sensation, has solidified his place as a prominent figure in the industry. With a string of accolades to his name, including an astounding twenty-six (26) Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) Awards, JUNO nominations and is the only Canadian to receive recognition 2x from the Country Music Association (CMA) Global Music Artist award. Bamford's determination knows no bounds. Raised amidst the scenic rural landscapes of Central Alberta, Bamford's upbringing instilled in him a deep appreciation for country music's storytelling traditions. From humble blue collar beginnings to international acclaim, Bamford's journey has been defined by his unmistakable voice and unwavering dedication to his craft. With his chart topping singles and critically acclaimed albums, Gord Bamford continues to enchant audiences worldwide, leaving his mark on the fabric of country music.
MORE ABOUT SAKAMOTO AGENCY:
Sakamoto Agency is an award-winning booking, talent buying, and event programming agency in Canada. With over 100 years of combined music industry experience among staff including booking, talent buying, management, radio promotions, publicity & marketing, and project management, Sakamoto Agency is an industry leader, named CCMA Booking Agency of the Year for the last four consecutive years, 2020-2023. Along with 25+ years of various nominations, President and Operating Partner Paul Biro has also won CCMA’s Ron Sakamoto Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year four times, from 2019 to 2022.
Sakamoto Agency has also received award nominations from the Canadian Live Music Industry Awards, and Western Canadian Music Awards (BreakOut West), for their 100 Homes: Concert Connections project, which provided over 300 personalized recorded concerts to care homes across Canada during the covid pandemic. Sakamoto Agency expanded its business in 2021, creating radio promotions subsidiary GPS Promotion in partnership with GrassRoots Promotion in Nashville. In 2022 Sakamoto Agency launched label subsidiary Sakamoto Music, distributed by Warner Music Canada.
To book a show with Gord Bamford, visit www.sakamotoagency.com, and for more information, visit www.gordbamford.com.
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