Gordon Stobbe (/ˈstoʊbi/ STOH-bee;[1] born 1945–46) C.M is a Canadian fiddler, multi-instrumentalist, and composer based in Seaforth, Nova Scotia.
Stobbe has also performed as a sideman for artists touring the Maritimes, including Cindy Church, from Bible Hill (Nova Scotia) and many others.
Before each season, Gordon and the producer would travel to numerous small towns throughout all three Maritime provinces, auditioning acts for the show.
This Talent Search each year not only discovered new artists but also became a goal for many local musicians, singers and dancers to have a chance to perform.
[3] Up Home Tonight showcased many well-known performers before they began their professional careers, including Natalie MacMaster, Ashley MacIsaac, the Rankin Family, the Barra McNeils, Lennie Gallant, J.P. Cormier and others.
The show also featured some American touring acts, including Mac Wiseman, Ralph Stanley, Kenny Baker and Josh Graves and the Bluegrass Cardinals.
He has made many radio and television appearances across Canada, including CTV's The Ronnie Prophet Show in Toronto.
He has co-written fiddle music with Canadian fiddlers Calvin Vollrath, John Arcand, Patti Kusturok, Oliver Schroer, Shamma Sabir, Bernie Jaffe, J.J.
Stobbe's CD, "Small World", was nominated for "Best Roots / Traditional Solo Artist" at the 2003 East Coast Music Awards.
Stobbe has been commissioned to compose and record scores for CBC Halifax radio dramas, as well as musical work with other film and television projects.
With this company, Stobbe also travelled to northern Ontario and the Northwest Territories performing with actors Gary Farmer and Graham Greene, among others.
Stobbe has also travelled to Canada's North to work with and mentor First Nations and Inuit children throughout Nunavut, the Yukon, Northern Manitoba and the Northwest Territories.
[22] In 2017, he was awarded the Order of Canada[23] by Governor General Julie Payette for his "commitment to the preservation of fiddle music as a performer, composer and teacher.