The Stratford Perth Museum is excited to present James Gordon’s Hometown Tunes, an afternoon of songs, stories, and community celebration, on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the Co-operators Performance Theatre. Doors open at 1:00 PM, with the show beginning at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $25 plus taxes and fees available through our website stratfordperthmuseum.ca

This unique performance draws on James Gordon’s acclaimed CBC Radio residency, featuring tales of highway robbery, ghost stories, mysterious murders, shipwrecks, scoundrels, scandals, strongmen, town criers, dancing bears, and other classic small-town Ontario anecdotes.

Adding a special Stratford twist, the event will also celebrate the 70th anniversary of the railway’s arrival in Stratford, bringing the town’s history to life through music and storytelling.

The show features special guests Cedric Smith and Terry Jones, best known for their work on Ten Lost Years, Canada’s most produced play, with a short musical set highlighting Stratford and railway history. James will also perform letters from CBC listeners and invite audience members to share their stories, creating a collaborative and engaging afternoon of song and memory.

The show features a special guest appearance by Terry Jones, well known in the region as a key member of the seminal psych-folk group Perth County Conspiracy. Jones is also an original creator and performer of the music for Ten Lost Years, developed in collaboration with longtime colleague Cedric Smith. Now returned to the community, Jones will reunite with James Gordon for a special musical moment, performing a selection of songs that celebrate Stratford’s rich cultural and musical roots.

James Gordon brings his full sound setup for a professional performance experience, and the Stratford Perth Museum will provide a bar and light snacks. A shared slide projection will showcase community-contributed images and archival material.

For more information on James Gordon and his work, visit his press kit or website at jamesgordon.ca.

Cost: $25 + taxes & fees

Purchase tickets here!