Don Alder

Acoustic Guitarist Don Alder performs with a passion rarely seen. His
guitar magic, soulful singing and storytelling creates jaw dropping
performances that continues to "Wow" audiences around the world. His music
is a unique combination of deeply textured melody and story. Lyrical and
compelling, his original songs are notes of exploration ñ some passionate
and haunting, some hard-driven, others light and teasing. Don is one of
the most original guitarists you'll ever hear and highly celebrated. He
has won every major Modern Guitar Competition, received nominations for
instrumental artist of the year for both of his CDs at the Canadian Folk
Music Awards and Western Canadian Music Awards, and is a recipient of the
prestigious Dominic Troiano Award as well as receiving a Brand Laureate
Award from the country of Malaysia for using his guitar and music to
inspire people around the world. Ray Daniels, Manager of Rush says Don is
one of those rare guitar magicians that should be famous around the
world. Lee Ritenour, Jazz Guitar Grammy winner says Alder is one of
the most original guitarists I've seen.