Sun, Nov 29th 2:30-4:30pm, Matinee Concert – Rockland Moran – Roots/Blues
Rockland Moran is an original songwriter and seasoned performer, who has entertained audiences of all sizes for more than three decades. He is an avid recording artist with five CD’s and five independent film scores to his credit.  A decade ago, Rockland re-invented his guitar playing by shifting to open tuned acoustic. He has also mastered the “Keith Pegs” that give a haunting steel guitar effect to his original tunes.  Passionate instrumental music was the product of this metamorphosis, and in 2008 his nine song “Instrumentals” CD was released.  In 2014 Rockland recorded and released his latest original roots/blues CD “Come Sundown”.  Expect a new CD at the end of 2015.  Rockland has shared the stage with such greats as Leo “Bud” Welch, Roy Rogers, and Blind Boy Paxton.  2014’s highlights were performing at the Victoria Jazz festival, The Harrison Festival of the Arts and The Vancouver Island Music Fest.  Along with performing his original songs, Rockland also teaches workshops in open tuning, slide guitar behind the fret, and Harmonica.  www.eldivino.com  https://youtu.be/x62T7NCygdo  http://youtu.be/c9FGghAeojY  http://youtu.be/abAwCNvYF-c
Tickets $10 at the door and on sale now @ Char’s Landing or call (778) 421-2427 to purchase with Visa/MC/Amex/Debit
FMI http://alberni.ca/events/     Char’s 19+ Lounge open 5:30-12midnight 365+ days a year www.charslanding.com Char’s Landing, 4815 Argyle @5th. Port Alberni V9Y
 
 
 
 
                                         Here’s what people are saying about Rockland.
 
 
 
Doc MacLean- “I really enjoyed getting to play with Rockland at long last.  A really interesting guitarist. My tribe!”
 
Mark Rheaumeand & John Corcelli  CBC Music Library…………March 2015 "Come Sundown".....This month’s recommended listening compliments of the Toronto Blues Society...page 10. http://torontobluessociety.com/…/u…/2015/03/mb1503v8_WEB.pdf
 
 
 
Bruce Iglauer-President of Alligator Records Chicago......"tight....the dynamics were good.... .....good energy and nice slide work......a great deal of fun to see live.
 
 
 
Holger Petersen-Host of Saturday Night Blues- CBC.....we've been featuring the CD on SNB and really enjoy it...
 
 
 
Tom Harrison-The Vancouver Province....A cohesive collection of southern blues based songs......fierce, nimble musicianship....
 
 
 
Steve Newton-The Georgia Straight...The Diviners is nine track CD recorded at Mushroom Studios.....it's a promising blues debut that bodes well........