Tamarack is a Canadian folk music group, formed in 1978 by James Gordon, Jeff Bird, and Randy Sutherland. The band's debut album, Music of Canada, released in 1980, consisted almost entirely of traditional songs. Over the years, Tamarack's lineup evolved significantly. By 1986, Alex Sinclair had replaced Randy Sutherland. Melanie Doane joined for their 1989 video On the Rideau. Andrea Barstad and Gwen Swick became members in subsequent years. Notable albums include Frobisher Bay (1994), inspired by Canadian geography, and Leaving Inverarden (1996), which delves into Canada's fur-trading history. Tamarack has frequently performed at major folk festivals, including the Hillside Festival and Winnipeg Folk Festival. In 1997, they were inducted into the Order of the Porcupine Music Hall of Fame. Several of their songs have been covered by other artists, notably "Mining for Gold" by Cowboy Junkies.
