Artist description Hal Brolund is a blues troubadour from the heart of the Canadian prairies. His songwriting combines the stark beauty of the prairies with the ambiguities of the human heart, set against the backdrop of slide resonator guitar and soprano ukulele.

Music Style Blues , Roots, Slide Guitar

Musical Influences Keb Mo, Stephen Fearing, Ukulele Ike, JIm Croce, John Denver, Gordong Lightfoot, John Fogerty

Similar Artists Jim Croce, John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, John Fogerty

Artist History Each performance showcases his strong earthy lyrics and unique bluesy tunes. He has been described as the bastard love child of Burton Cummings and John Fogerty. His music mixes CCR influenced southern country rock with tradtional folk and country blues. He draws equally from several genres of acoustic music to create a sound that is at once familiar and unique.

Instruments Dobro, Washburn Acoustic, 1955 Martin Ukulele

Albums The Whiskey, Flatland Cafe, This Album Made Me Uke, When Hal Freezes Over

Press Reviews “A man, a guitar and a song. That’s it. That’s Hal Brolund.”Gerry Krochak – Leader Post, Regina, SK “Hal Brolund performs from the heart. Versatile, proficient, a performer on the cutting edge of blues – this latest CD embraces and inspires. It captures his fine craftsmanship in both strong earthy lyrics and unique bluesy tunes, and reveals his impressive talent as a singer and songwriter.” Judith Silverthorne – Delta Blues Society, Regina, SK.“A great guitarist!”Dave Kelly – A Channel, Calgary, AB “I really like your music, I should be opening for you!” B.C. Read – Blues Musician, Saskatoon, SK“There’s no mistaking the guitarist’s supple fingerwork or appealing voice.”Jill Wilson – Winnipeg Sun, Winnipeg, MB“Hal Brolund…one of the most versatile blues craftsmen the prairies have ever produced…showcasing strong earthy lyrics and music.”Nicholas Shoop – Uptown, Winnipeg, MB“His smooth slide guitar and mature songwriting abilities combine to feed the soul.” Manitoba Blues Society“Great acoustic down to earth music.”Chris Kleiver – Okanagan Live, CHBC Kelowna, B.C.“Hal captivates his audience with his versatility and style, you will be amazed…the audience couldn’t get enough of him.”Karin Shard – Howe Sound Inn & Brew Pub, Squamish, B.C.“There’s no faulting Brolund’s solid fretwork, or his rough edged voice.”Bartly Kives – Winnipeg, Sun, Winnipeg, MB

Location Winnipeg, Manitoba - Canada

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