Don Alder

Don Alder is a multi-award winning, internationally touring, acoustic guitarist from Canada. His singing is soulful and heartfelt and his story telling and guitar playing is highly entertaining. Alder’s music also speaks for itself; his 2008 CD “Not A Planet” and his 2015 CD "Armed & Dangerous" were both nominated for two prestigious Music Industry Awards, his YouTube videos have seen over 4 million views. His 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. Don is also recognized as one of the of the world's top harp guitarists. 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. In 2015 Don recei... more...