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Worn Out Shoes is a captivating blend of confidence and vulnerability and highlights Brolund's skills as a writer and performer of original material. The songs range from stories about roadside chicken joints to failed relationships and pure red blooded lust. The undercurrent of the CD is a quiet faith that love will win out and that the real heroism of a relationship isn't whether it survives but that fragile broken people even try to love at all. Amen!

Produced by: David Essig
at Watershed Studios, Protection Island, British Columbia Canada

Manitoba Hal - Guitar, Slide Guitar, Ukulele, Vocals, Percussion
David Essig - Mandolin, Guitar, Weisenborne, Lap Steel, Vocals
Shelley Braun - Upright Bass, Vocals
Katie Ormiston - Vocals

All songs by Hal Brolund except;
Somebody On Your Bond (trad)
Atlanta Moan (trad)
Goin Up to Glory - Hal Brolund, Joanne Stacey

Track List

1. Worn Out Shoes
2. Call Of Angels
3. Goin Up to Glory
4. Poulet Shack
5. Automobile
6. Let Me In
7. Somebody On Your Bond
8. I Can't Cut That But
9. Atlanta Moan
10. I Am The Lucky One

 

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Come The Ruination is an alt gospel blues CD that covers topics such as love, lust, jealousy and alcohol. This record contains my most adventurous playing to date. There are blistering electric lead solos, sweet dobro lines and powerful instrumental work. Tree Top Johns joined in singing support vocals and David Essig even produced a live version of Keep On Singing that features a 15 voice choir.

Track List

  1. Estelle
  2. Freight Train
  3. Keep On Singing
  4. Walls of Jericho
  5. Call Me Blue
  6. King of the World
  7. Whiskey Blues
  8. Sweet Summer Rain
  9. Keep on Singing (live reprise)
  10. Line & Pole

Discography
  • Worn Out Shoes - 2008
  • Come the Ruination - 2006
  • Resonator - 2005
  • Ukulele Bluesman - 2005
  • This Condition - 2003
  • Kick At The Stones - 2002
  • Railroad Bill and Other Folk Blues - 2000
  • When Hal Freezes Over - 1999
  • Flatland Cafe - 1997
Manitoba Hal is also featured on the following recordings:
  • Manitoba Audio Recording Industry Association - Manitoba Roots Compliation 2001
  • King Ukulele - Yaaka Hula Dickey Dula - 2000
  • Manitoba Audio Recording Industry Association - Manitoba Folk Alliance Compilation 2002 HOT
  • The Incombustible Men - LOU OW! - 2004
  • Judy Cook & Swing Set - Bug Demo 2005
  • Craig Robertson - That Dress 2007
Other Artists covering Manitoba Hal's songs: