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Bill Bourne
Acoustic / Alternative / Roots Music

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Member Since4/9/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.billbourne.com
Band Members

Various on request - including:

'Madagascar Slim'
'bop ensemble'
'Aysha Wills'
'Nerkelwerks'
'Eivor Palsdottir
'Tri-Continental'
more...

Influences

Mississippi John Hurt, Bob Marley, Joni Mitchell, Eivør Palsdottir, Stefan G. Stefansson, Bob Dylan, Reverend Gary Davis, The Rolling Stones, Donal Lunny, Paddy Keenan, Joe Cooly, Habib Koite, Jimi Hendrix, Ludwig van Beethoven...and trees and water and mountains - and the smile of a friend

Sounds Like

MUSIC

Record LabelCordova Bay Records - Fontana North/Universal
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 22 2009 11:00A
KPIG ’Please Stand By’ - with John Sandidge Watsonville, California
Nov 22 2009 7:00P
Don Quixote’s International Music Hall Felton, California
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
Edmonton Event Centre Edmonton, Alberta
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
The Laughing Buddha Sudbury, Ontario
Dec 11 2009 8:00P
Maggie Walt Design Edmonton, Alberta
Dec 12 2009 8:00P
The Winspear Centre for Music Edmonton, Alberta
Dec 17 2009 8:00P
The Black Sheep Inn Wakefield, Quebec
Dec 18 2009 8:00P
The Bookstore Cafe Camden East, Ontario
Dec 19 2009 8:00P
The Gordon Best Peterborough, Ontario
Dec 20 2009 8:00P
The Pumphouse Theatre Calgary, Alberta
Dec 21 2009 8:00P
The Pumphouse Theatre Calgary, Alberta
Dec 22 2009 8:00P
The Pumphouse Theatre Calgary, Alberta
Jan 9 2010 8:00P
The Nickelodeon Folk Club - Crescent Heights Community Hall Calgary, Alberta
Jan 21 2010 8:00P
The Old Firehall Rossland, British Columbia
Jan 22 2010 8:00P
The Rotary Centre for the Arts - ’bop ensemble’ Kelowna, British Columbia
Jan 23 2010 8:00P
The Dream Cafe Penticton, British Columbia
Jan 24 2010 8:00P
The Dream Cafe Penticton, British Columbia

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   About Bill Bourne

A brief Biography of Bill

Bill was raised in a musical family in rural Alberta. When he was 2 years old, he was known to sleep behind the piano at country dances. His parents played dance music in community halls in beautiful farming country. The love of nature and of music and of people gathering for celebration has been with him for his whole life.

Bill loves to collaborate with friends (musicians). His most recent collaboration is with Wyckham Porteous and Jasmine Ohlhauser in a new group called bop ensemble. Their debut CD, 'Between Trains, has charted across the U.S and Europe in the fall of 2009. Other collaborations: with Alan MacLeod, Shannon Johnson, Hans Staymer and Andreas Schuld, Lester Quitzau & Madagascar Slim, and Eivør Pálsdóttir, as well as his solo projects, have all attained award status.

A multiple Canadian Juno Award winner, Bill has received international acclaim for his recordings and live performances. A mainstay on the international roots scene, life on the road is reflected in Bill's music - powerful rhythms and soulful songs, steeped in World Beat, Blues, Cajun, Celtic, Folk, Flamenco, Funk, Poetry and more...

The Beach House Arts Co-op

Testimonials...

"You've been an excellent teacher and a wonderful spirit to be around! I've never had a more satisfying experience with my music and I encourage you to continue producing and benefitting others and myself with your wisdom and great 'vibes'." - Dan Frechette

"He is a beautiful guitarist. When I heard him play, I said to myself, 'He's the one, he's the musician who will understand me." - Eivør Pálsdóttir

"I always thought Bill Bourne should have starred with Gene Hackman and Clint Eastwood in 'The Unforgiven'. He's a goddamn movie star, I'd say, with that black top hat and card shark face. More importantly, he is a 'shining light' in the 'North American' Folk Roots scene. He sings, plays guitar and writes with deep soul, and on the current musical landscape these talents constitute a revolutionary act of ART. Listen to Bill Bourne; get Religion, brother and sister. This is the real thing." - Tom Russell


Buy Recordings

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Booking Agent

The Beach House Arts Co-op Email: the_beach_house @ live.ca

Management

The Beach House Arts Co-op Email: the_beach_house @ live.ca


Music Producer - Bill Bourne

Bill Bourne and Aysha Wills


New CD - bop ensemble 'Between Trains'

To Buy CD click here Cordova Bay Records


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click here for all LIVE CONCERT info


A 500 Year Plan for the Children


'Ole Buffalo' - by Bill Bourne - Peer Music Canada SOCAN
Recorded 'Live' at Hugh's Room, Toronto, Canada
by Mako Funasaka

Bill Bourne & Aysha Wills in
'Hoppy New Year'...with Tippy Agogo.

Directed by Bill Bourne
Written by Aysha Wills
Produced by John Armstrong

Music by Scott Cook - used by permission.



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Rebecca (a.k.a. Bluemoonshadow - Blue)

Rebecca (a.k.a. Bluemoonshadow - Blue)



Nov 14 2009 2:35 AM

Hi Bill,

I let few influencccial people know about you with providing them with your CD,,,  I know that I really love your music, and hope they do to...

Thanks for sharing some beautiful music.. hope we can get your music heard all around the world..:)

Cheers,
Rebecca(aka-Bluemoonshadow)
Elvin Berthiaume

Elvin Berthiaume



Sep 8 2009 5:42 PM

I Don't Wanna Wait Around For Heaven ..
Dirk Nelly Brill

Dirk Nelly Brill



Jul 11 2009 10:39 PM


Dirk Nelly Brill plays Massive Attack's "Teardrop"
Luca Rovini

Luca Rovini



Jul 9 2009 9:27 AM

Hey Bill,
thanks for the add.
You're great!
Greetings from Pisa
Luca
MCY

MCY



Jun 20 2009 5:23 AM

Greetings from MCY!

Enjoy your day and stay connected!!

Bless&Peace

MCY

SKYE

SKYE



Jun 15 2009 10:16 PM

Back at ya
Best wishes
x
Anique Granger

Anique Granger



Jun 15 2009 10:13 PM

http://aniquegranger.info
Gerrit Brockmann

Gerrit Brockmann



Jun 14 2009 2:12 AM

Hi Bill, I know you have a good time in Toronto! Say hello to everybody! Best wishes, GerritWho is the artist in the GOLDEN CAGE?
Brian

Brian Lyons



May 14 2009 7:31 PM

have a bopping good time!
Dave Peaceman

Dave Peaceman



May 14 2009 7:31 PM

Welcome to the PEACEMAN POSSE! Your message to us is clear. And I think it's the same message I have for you and the rest of the world. -PEACE FOR PEACE-
Dave Peaceman p.s.listen to my tunes if you don't believe me-D.P.
Starbelly Jam Music Festival

Starbelly Jam Music Festival



May 4 2009 4:55 PM

Thanks for the add. It's Starbelly Jam Music Festival's 10th Anniversary! July 18-19, 2009. Crawford Bay, B.C.
Thanks for your performances in 2007!
PEACE
Annika

Annika
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May 4 2009 4:54 PM

Thank you for the add, for good music, inspiration and an open heart!

Cheers

:-)
Gerrit Brockmann

Gerrit Brockmann



May 2 2009 8:19 AM

Dear Bill, I hope you are fine! We have nice weather here in Bremen since the last 4 weeks! Best wishes from Bremen, Germany! Gerrit
Pauline Lamb

Pauline Lamb



Apr 21 2009 4:21 PM

Sunshine Treeshade socially conscious events promo

Sunshine Treeshade socially conscious events promo



Mar 4 2009 4:46 AM

Best wishes to Bill and Friends from the Raindance Rubberboots artists team.
Dag Kopperud

Dag Kopperud



Mar 4 2009 8:53 AM

Great stuff Bill. Like your feel.
D.
Mario Panacci

Mario Panacci



Feb 28 2009 12:13 PM

Thanks for the add. Very inspiring glimpses.
All the best,
Mario
marina delWray

marina delWray



Feb 23 2009 8:13 AM

chacka chacka dance all night, bang on your belly and sing to the light....
Brian

Brian Lyons



Feb 16 2009 8:31 PM

Thanks for the add Bill. Your voice is simply AMAZING.
Skymovies

Skymovies



Feb 10 2009 12:58 AM

ahoyhoy
Skymovies

Skymovies



Feb 10 2009 12:59 AM

bonjour
Nancy Green

Nancy Green



Feb 4 2009 10:55 PM

I'm in Kelowna right now and see you just played here!! Do you have any other BC performances?
Gerrit Brockmann

Gerrit Brockmann



Feb 2 2009 5:36 AM

Dear Bill! Have a good weekend.
Best wishes from Gerrit! I am sure you enjoyed the gigs with Les and Slim!
Happy

Happy



Jan 21 2009 9:56 PM

gorgeous new tunes, billy! that angel song kills me...
xo!
Slim Chance And The Survivors (SCATS)

Slim Chance And The Survivors (SCATS)



Jan 8 2009 3:49 AM

CBS news profile of renown songwriter/gambler, CHIP TAYLOR. Hear Chip's song about SCATS on our MySpace.
http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=9eaJ_XLpU2E
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