Tamarack is a Canadian folk music group, formed in 1978 by James Gordon, Jeff Bird and Randy Sutherland.
[2] Later albums included a number of songs penned by band members but maintaining the traditional folk / roots style.
James Gordon is no longer part of the group when Spirit & Stone (2000) is recorded, which features Alex Sinclair, Molly Kurvink and Shelley Coopersmith.
[6][7] Shelley Coopersmith left the group in 2002, being replaced by Duncan Cameron[8] Tamarack has often been invited to perform at Canadian folk festivals.
"Mining for Gold", written by James Gordon based on a traditional theme, was on the Cowboy Junkies breakthrough album The Trinity Session.