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
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...
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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
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.
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
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