Gord Light

I am a professional musician of nigh-thirty years. I graduated with honors from the Humber College music program majoring in bass and performance. I'm comfortable with rock, pop, country, jazz, soul, funk, metal, ska, reggae and I'm sure I've forgotten some genres. I learn songs fast, have a strong ear and am very comfortable with vocals, lead or harmony. I'm also a decent composer and songwriter and am comfortable collaborating. I have been a sideman, toured Canada and Europe multiple times and/or been recorded on albums with several Toronto-based artists such as White Cowbell Oklahoma, Sean Cullen, Jimmy Bowskill, Patrick Brealey and many more. As a solo performer I fronted my own band, Gord & The Flaptones, with whom I released The Begonia EP. I also maintained a successful monthly all-request night, Monte Requesto Presents, for two years before moving out of Toronto. Since arriving in Victoria I have started a new band, the Gord Light Brigade, with local legends Adam Cleland, Roz Jeffery and Matt Pease. As a solo performer, I have enjoyed residencies at the late, great Lacey-Lou and the Bent Mast. I was the host and game co-designer of the now-defunct Tune Tangle,... more...