"Don Alder is a professional composer, songwriter, singer and musician. With roots in the acoustic tradition of greats like Michael Hedges, Don Ross and Bruce Cockburn, Don's music is his own unique weave of deeply textured melody and story. Lyrical and compelling, his original songs are notes of exploration - some passionate and haunting, some hard-driven, others light and teasing. In quiet pieces or pushing right to the edge, Don's phenomenal fingerstyle playing and rich voice captivate. Having a great sound on stage really keeps the inspiration flowing, Thanks Mark and team at Ashdown."