Gordon is continuing to bring light and joy to people at numerous seniors communities, as he has done for the past two years, doing mostly Rock’n’roll and Country from the 50s and 60s. 2017 is already shaping up to be another successful year.
ROUND AT BOBBY’S IDLE HOUR
December 22, 2016
Gordon shared the stage with Marty Rainone and Carol Hashe-Rainone for a 40 minute round. Marty and Carol, former Nashvillians, friends, and co-writers were back for their first visit since moving to California in 2012. A bunch of friends came out to enjoy the show, and it was a great round. Thanks, to everyone who came out.
Performing at Brooklyn Brothers Pizza
Gordon will be doing a 30 minute set at the new Brooklyn Brothers Pizza Writers Night, tonight from 6 – 6:30. They are located at 1441 New Hwy 96 West, in Franklin, Tn.
Bobby’s Idle Hour
Gordon will be in the 7:40 round at Bobby’s Idle Hour, 1028 16th Ave. S. in Nashville.
CSLN Father’s Day Service
Gordon will be providing the “Special Music” at the CSLN Sunday Service on Fathers Day, June 21st, doing two of his songs.
Cultivating Compassion for Our Elders
Gordon will be doing a short featured set of original music at the “Cultivating Compassion For Our Elders” conference on Thursday, June 18th, at the Scarrett Bennet Center, which is on the Vanderbilt Campus. He will be performing “I’ll Remember You”, written with Ed Tossing, about a wife who continues to visit her spouse every day, even though he has now forgotten who she is. Bring a tissue. Meanwhile, Gordon is continuing to expand his performances at senior facilities in the greater Nashville Area, doing mostly 50s and early 60s rock and country, and an occasional original.
Gordon Performing at Bar 404 on 4/28/15
Gordon will be part of a 3 person 1 hour round at Eddie Paul’s writers night on Tuesday, April 28th from 8 – 9 P.M. This writers night has been taking place at BAR 404 (404 Elysian Fields Road, just off Nolensville Rd.) on the 4th Tuesday of the month, and has featured some very talented performing songwriters. At this time, the other two writers in Gordon’s round are still being determined.
Performances at Senior Communities
Gordon has begun performing at Senior communities. On March 25th, he performed at Green Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center for patients on the dementia floor, doing old standards and country and rock’n’roll from the 50s and early 60s (And one original). The response was very gratifying, and another date is being lined up, probably in May. This is the first of several performances scheduled at nursing homes, assisted living, and independent living centers, with hopefully more to come.
“I’m Still Here” now appearing on THE RAINS Americana debut CD, “Stubborn Dreams”
Gordon’s song “I’m Still Here”, co-written with Marty Rainone, now appears on The Rains Americana debut CD, “Stubborn Dreams”, which was just released in August. This working person’s anthem first appeared on Gordon’s country CD, “Memory Machine”, in 2000, and has maintained its timliness and popularity all these years. Gordon’s version can be found on iTunes, Amazon, and other online music stores, and his video can be accessed from the Video page.
“I’m Still Here” to be included on New Rains upcoming CD, “Stubborn Dreams”
Gordon will have a cut on the Rains upcoming CD, (“Stubborn Dreams”) with the working person’s anthem “I’m Still Here”, co-written with Rains member Marty Rainone, many years ago. The song remains popular even after all this time, due to the timeless nature of the topic. Gordon’s version is also available on iTunes, Amazon and other music stores, and can also be accessed from the music page of his website, gordonellismusic.com.