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About Alan Moberg
ALAN MOBERG-EPK Press Kit
Songs to Dream by, Delight in, of the Coast, of the Country and of the Heart
Biography
He is country. He is folk. He is early rock. He is gospel. He is Western Roots. He is
known as The Saltwater Cowboy. Inducted into the BC Country Music
Hall of Fame in 2008 for his extensive body of original and moving songs, with
traditional western themes like bravery, innocence, survival and the cross-cultural
friendships we share with First Nations people, his songs celebrate the lives of ordinary
men and women, giving them identity & dignity. He has known what it's like to walk the
long rocky road of life and ask for a helping hand, from a friend or from a greater
power. He is a BC Troubadour as well for his extensive repertoire of songs about the
province he so loves. And after the Winter Games, the rest of the country wants to
continue that love affair. He has the ability to put smiles on people's faces and
in their hearts.
Reviews & Tributes
"Howard White of Harbour Publishing, says "Moberg does for BC's interior ranchland and
coastal rain forest what Ian Tyson does for Alberta cow country ... a moving portrayal of
the west beyond the west by a virtuoso singer-songwriter."
"Alan is no doubt one of Canada's best" - Ron Burd, Music Director, CIUT Radio Toronto.
"He paired up with his friend, Ed Peekeekoot, for a rare and beautiful set with great
showmanship, beautiful vocals, fun bantering humour and skillful musicianship. Alan
also played a wonderful Gospel set for us on Sunday morning that kept all entranced,
whether a gospel fan or not. His Beautiful British Columbia quickly
became the anthem of our Festival." Lionel Conant, Chair, Cottonwood Music Festival/09,
Fort St. James, BC.
*He was honoured this year at the Williams Lake Stampede for the 40th anniversary of his
Williams Lake Stampede song. This classic folksong has promoted BC's
cowboy culture round the world. Put to 4-part harmony, it has been sung and recorded
by various choirs-Chor Leoni, Calgary Boys' Choir, Maple Leaf Singers, and by George
Hamilton IV.
Discography
*Moberg has made 16 recordings, with his latest, REMEMBER ME released in 2008
*Six CDs are available (& sound clips) on the
CDs For Sale page, on iTunes-Canada. More info and
clips also at www.cdbaby.com/cd/alanmoberg.
Radio, TV, Video
*Host of The Alan Moberg Show, a radio hour each Wednesday at noon,
Pacific time, 107.9 fm or livestream at www.cfsi-fm.com
*Radio airplay coast to coast in Canada; and in the US, Ireland, and Australia
*Charted in the Top Ten of Folk/Roots/Blues at university & community radio
*The single "Please Remember Me" released to country radio in Canada
*Appearances in 2009 include BC Global TV and CFJC in Kamloops
*Christmas Eve show from the McPherson Playhouse, Victoria on a world-wide webcast 2009
*Various videos are available for viewing - See the
CDs For Sale page. More clips and info can also be
found at www.cdbaby.com/cd/alanmoberg
*Live world-wide webcast from the McPherson Playhouse, Victoria, December 2009
Performances 2010:
Tsawout First Nations Longhouse Fundraiser April 11, Fulford Hall, Salt Spring Island
Merritt Walk of Stars Gala for Canadian Country Hall of Honour & Museum, May 29
Country Gospel Music SundayFest June 27, Providence Farm, Duncan
Canada Day: July 1 Langley Canada Days
Capital Festival's BC Day, August 1-2, St. Ann's Academy, Victoria
Performances, in 2009, included
McPherson Playhouse, Victoria, a Xmas Eve concert, filmed for live world-wide webcast
St. Ann's Academy Auditorium, Victoria-Christmas Miracles & Northern Lights concert
Capital Festival, BC Day Celebrations, Victoria*asked to return in 2010
Canada Day Festival, Langley*a repeat engagement
Williams Lake Stampede*honoured and the headline performer
Cottonwood Music Festival, Fort St. James headline act with Ed Peekeekoot
Kamloops Cowboy Festival* a repeat engagement
And at Cafes, Schools, Churches, Theatres, Community Halls, Parks, Fairs and Festivals
in 2009 and throughout four decades of music making.
Bookings: Annie Palovcik TK Media
anniep@saltspring.com 250 537 9571
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