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Gordon Stone Band

About Me

Pedal Steel Guitar, Banjo, Dobro - Gordon Stone
Musician, Composer, Instructor
*2007 Gordon joins Tony Trischka for "Double Bluegrass Banjo Spectacular" dates with Michael Daves, Brittany Haas, and Skip Ward...returns to snoe.down, Al & the Transamerican dates announced, Before Cowboys new release and performance!
* 2006 Gordon receives "Best Instrumentalist" second year in a row. Travels to Thialand for World Music Festival. Tours with Mike Gordon and Ramble Dove.
* 2005 "Rhymes With Orange" is released - the fifth studio album - never before recorded original music. Gordon receives Boston Emmy for the soundtrack to Jay Craven's 7 episode public television series, "Windy Acres". Gordon receives Best Instrumentalist 2005 from Seven Daysies Reader's Poll in Vermont.
* 2004 Gordon joins Sam Bush, Peter Rowan and Vassar Clements on stage at The Gathering of the Vibes - World's True Masters of Bluegrass.
* 2003 Phish bassist Mike Gordons album Inside In is released on Atlantic Records Rope a Dope label and Gordon tours nationally with Mike and an 8 piece band in October 2003.
* 2002 Gordon joins side project Al and the Transamericans, who are: Al and Vinny from moe., Erik Glockler from Strangefolk, and Kirk Juhas. They record "Analog" in Richmond VA at David Lowrys studio.
* 2000 -'01 GSBs recording of Runaway Jim is included on the Mockingbird Foundation benefit compilation CD Sharin in the Groove, celebrating the music of Phish. Other artists on the disc include Dave Mathews, Arlo Guthrie, Jimmy Buffett, Little Feat and more. GSB releases their new CD Red Room and proves once again that Gordon Stone is one of the most impressive musicians to ever come out of northern Vermont. Gordon records on The Nields Love and China
* 1999 The Gordon Stone Band records Gordons original film score for the movie Mud Season. The film is an official entry at Slamdance and wins best picture at both the Pasadena and Silver Strand film festivals.
* 1998 release of Even with the Odds is acclaimed by the Gannett Press as instrumental album of the year. Gordon Stone Band receives Best Bluegrass Performer/Artist Award from Good Citizens Vermont Music Poll. Gordon records on Strangefolk release Weightless in Water
* 1995-97 CDs Scratchin the Surface and Touch and Go are released featuring Gordons compositions and many of Vermonts finest musicians. Gordon Stone Band plays at Phishs ,Clifford Ball, Great Went and Lemonwheel festivals.
* 1992 - 94 Gordon records on Phish releases, Picture of Nectar and Rift and plays live shows with them. The Gordon Stone Trio is formed with Jazz Mandolin Projects Jamie Masefield and Stacy Starkweather

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/15/2006
Band Website: gordonstone.com
Band Members: Gordon Stone - banjo and pedal steel guitar Jon McCartan - bass Caleb Bronz - drums
Influences: Bob Dylan, Fela Kuti, Earl Scruggs, Thelonius Monk
Sounds Like: Nobody you've ever heard before!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Gordon Stone Band Music for Sale on MySpace

Hey Folks, Since I last wrote we have had the chance to play with some amazing musicians from the Bluegrass Gospel Project, along with Andy Greene, Twiddle, Rob Meehan and more!   We now hav...
Posted by www.gordonstone.com on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:51:00 PST

End of Summer Photos - moe.down, bonkaboonie, rootsofcreation, UVMs Davis Hall Gradn Opening

Hi Folks!  It has been a crazy summer and we are winding down into fall with the end of Labor Day Weekend upon us.  We wanted to give a huge thanks to all of you who have made it out to the ...
Posted by www.gordonstone.com on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 02:39:00 PST

Gordon Stone Recovers Stolen Banjo

The Theft  Over Memorial day weekend 2007, Gordon Stone's van was broken into at the Four Star Sheraton in Norwalk, CT.  Among the items stolen was the 1977 Stelling Bellflower Banjo that h...
Posted by www.gordonstone.com on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 04:23:00 PST

Great Shows this Past Weekend

Hey Folks, We wanted to thank you for all the support this week while we were out with the band in Utica, Ny at The Electric Company for the post-moe., show.  The room was filled with music lover...
Posted by www.gordonstone.com on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 10:50:00 PST

Friday the 13th - moe., Gordon Stone Band, Al & the Transamericans

Looking forward to a great weekend of music - Starting Friday in Utica at the Electric Company at 10:30PM...moe. plays at 7PM at the Saranac Lake Brewing Company, GSB hits the stage at 10:30PM and the...
Posted by www.gordonstone.com on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:30:00 PST

GORDON STONE BAND AT CAFFE LENA'S

Hey Folks! This is our first time at Caffe Lena's and we couldn't be more excited!  Come out and relax and enjoy a really nice evening with us in Saratoga, NY! GSB
Posted by www.gordonstone.com on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:18:00 PST

GORDON STONE BAND AT CAFFE LENA'S

Hey Folks! This is our first time at Caffe Lena's and we couldn't be more excited!  Come out and relax and enjoy a really nice evening with us in Saratoga, NY! GSB
Posted by www.gordonstone.com on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:19:00 PST

Gordon Stone Band at Daniel Street in Milford, CT

Gordon Stone Band Live at Daniel Street in Milford, CT - 10pmFeaturing the original music of Gordon Stone...changing the future of acoustic music with melodic compositions and funk inspired grooves.Se...
Posted by www.gordonstone.com on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 07:26:00 PST

Gordon Stone Band - CT, VT, and the Seven Daysies

Hey Connecticut Folks!  We are back at Daniel Street in Milford, CT on Friday Night June 15th at 10PM - Hubinger opens at 9PM!  Come on down and hang out with us!If you are in Burlington, VT...
Posted by www.gordonstone.com on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 04:45:00 PST

Discover Jazz Fest Treat and Adrienne Young Show

Burlington Vermont Discover Jazz Festival attendees will enjoy a special treat on Saturday night June 9th - The Gordon Stone Band will be performing their own original Funky Jazz Grass at RiRa's ...
Posted by www.gordonstone.com on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:41:00 PST