Don Alder at Alvas Showroom

Don Alder's music is a unique combination of deeply textured melody and story. Lyrical and compelling, his original songs are notes of exploration – some passionate and haunting, some hard-driven, others light and teasing. In quiet pieces or pushing right to the edge, Don's phenomenal finger style playing and rich voice captivate. His style of playing incorporates fingerpicking with simultaneous percussion to create a wall of sound. 40 per cent of his show includes vocal and he only does original material. His music is ranging from Jazz to Folk to Blues to World music. His album "Not A Planet" was nominated for two Canadian Folk Awards....

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Don Alder's music is a unique combination of deeply textured melody and story. Lyrical and compelling, his original songs are notes of exploration – some passionate and haunting, some hard-driven, others light and teasing. In quiet pieces or pushing right to the edge, Don's phenomenal finger style playing and rich voice captivate. His style of playing incorporates fingerpicking with simultaneous percussion to create a wall of sound. 40 per cent of his show includes vocal and he only does original material. His music is ranging from Jazz to Folk to Blues to World music. His album "Not A Planet" was nominated for two Canadian Folk Awards.

As winner of the 2011 Worldwide Guitar Idol (held in London, UK), 2010 Guitar Superstar contest (LA, USA) and the 2007 International Finger style Championships, Don Alder has earned his place as one of the top acoustic guitarists in the world and is the only guitarist to win all of the top prestigious guitar competitions armed with just an acoustic guitar.

To make reservations, please call (800) 403-3447.

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