Don Alder - Livestream Concert
Don Alder plays with a passion rarely seen and is one of those acoustic guitar magicians with a signature style that leaves you wondering “How is he making that wall of sound.”
Alder is currently the only guitarist on the planet to have won all the top modern guitar competitions and his long list of accolades puts him alongside the top players in the acoustic genre. Alder has been featured in numerous guitar magazines, has millions of youtube views, performed duets with Grammy Winners Angelique Kidjo and John Parr and has been in shows and festivals that included artists such as Steve Vai, Lee Ritnour, David Foster, Victor Wooten, Sarah Mclauglin, Andy Mckee, Tommy Emmanuel and Billy Sheehan (Mr.Big). It was at one of these shows that Lee Ritenour hand picked Alder to be on the advisory judge panel for the highly touted International Six String Theory Contest.
His music also speaks for itself as his current CD "Armed & Dangerous" has him nominated at the 2016 WCMA's for "Instrumental Artist of the Year", his previous CD titled “Not a Planet” received two industry nominations for instrumental CD of the year. His music combines deeply textured melody and rhythm, soulful singing with haunting lyrics and his guitar fireworks and fabulous storytelling makes his shows highly entertaining and talked about for days.
Alder continues to perform around the world entertaining audiences and inspiring people and guitarists wherever he goes.
2021 Star Meritus Inductee - British Columbia Entertainment Hall of Fame
2017 “Artist of the Year” VIMA (Vancouver Island Music Awards)
2016 CFMA “Instrumental Artist of the Year” Nominee
2016 WCMA “Instrumental Artist of the Year” Nominee
2015 Dominic Troiano Award Winner
2013 Brand Laureate Recipient (Malaysia)
2011 Worldwide Guitar Idol Winner
2010 Guitar Player Mag Guitar Superstar Winner
2009 CFMA “Instrumental Artist of the Year” Nominee
2009 WCMA “Instrumental Artist of the Year” Nominee
2007 Winfield International Fingerstyle Champion
Over 5 Million Social Media Views
QUOTES
"What can you say about Don Alder?... Plenty! Don is one of the most original guitarists I've come across. Unique in his acoustic guitar style, he blends great original compositions with a fantastic rhythmic foundation.... always funky with irresistible grooves. He combines this with his terrific, ear catching melodies. On top of which, he sounds like three guitar players playing at once! :). If you haven't checked him out, do yourself a favor…well worth knowing Don Alder's music and playing!" Lee Ritenour
"Even though Don stepped onto the Guitar Superstar stage as a solo-acoustic performer, he played with ferocity and charisma, and totally owned the audience and that’s what a guitar star does. You have to deliver something so thrilling that people can’t help but stand up and cheer. Don nailed it.” - Michael Molenda, Editor in Chief, GUITAR PLAYER magazine
"Alder is one of those guitarists that should be famous around the world" - Ray Daniels - Manager for "Rush"
"Don Alder you just took everybody to school, your performance was transcendental" - George Lynch - Dokken
"Alder ! Not only did you just play some amazing guitar but you entertained us, simply amazing," - Elliot Easton - The Cars
"The World needs to see you !” - Gary Hoey
“You MUST check out Don Alder, great tunes, amazing technique and verrrry musical” Andy Timmons – Guitarist (Favored Nations Label)
"Alder can make a single instrument sound like a 4 piece band. The Guy's like the acoustic Hendrix". Picque News Magazine