AL LERMAN Bio Summary

Bluesman AL LERMAN is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. He was founder and leader of the 2X Juno Award winning band FATHEAD, and along the way built a solid career touring as an acoustic solo act, accompanying himself on guitar and rack harmonica. An engaging and skilled artist, he is regarded among the top harmonica players in the country and his prowess on the instrument has earned him no less than ten Maple Blues Award nominations in that instrument category. He has been heard on countless recordings/live sessions with some of the best in the blues, and his 2016 standout recording "Slow Burn" made the esteemed world-wide list of Top 100 Blues Albums. That same year he received a Maple Blues Award nomination for "Acoustic Act Of The Year". In 2017 he received a Recognition Award for “Leadership In Arts & Culture” from the County of Peterborough. A soulful musician with an impressive catalogue of well crafted songs and a wry wit to boot,  Al casts a magical spell on his audience wherever he goes.

REVIEW QUOTES

"Lerman’s compositions are, for the most part, quietly unassuming mini-masterpieces. He is an absolute master... every note tempered by experience yet delivered with undiminished energy and enthusiasm, and Lerman has clearly taken the time to get things right – despite being his solo debut, this is the work of a mature and thoughtful artist. Lerman has a winner here – highly recommended!"
-John Taylor, Blinded By Sound

“Lerman, a super harp player, singer and guitaristhas assembled a cool all acoustic set he should be proud of.”
-B-Man’s Blues Report, USA

"With no-one to lean on up there, he takes right over, and puts on the kind of show you want as a blues fan, a great voice and fine playing."
-CBC Radio

"For those looking for great acoustic blues, Al Lerman is a must!"
-Rootstime (Belgium)

"An album in which one of Canada's best harp players, singer/songwriters sits down and offers up a stunning twelve song performance. One ofmyfavourites so far for this year."
-John Vermilyea, Blues Underground Network

"One of Canada's finest examples of how good blues harp should be played... and a solid reminder of his skills as a songwriter. You'll find many highlights here asAlstuts his stuff. Lerman is a hard-working musician who proves himself worthy of his rightful piece of the pie.
-Eric Thom, Roots Music Canada

"A solid back porch/organic effort, this old pro has been in the game too long  to show up with less than his A game.  Sounding like it came from the swamps of Canada, this just might well be the great north equivalent of Tony Joe White.  Check it out."
-Midwest Record Review, USA  http://www.midwestrecord.com/MWR1101.htmlI

"Wry and tender from beginning to end. It’s a big thumbs-up for anyone who likes a little originality. Al Lerman is a troubadour of the first order."
-Blues Blast magazine, USA http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/issue-10-42-October-27-2016/

"A vibrant, perfectly built recording where all musicians give the best of themselves. Eleven of Lerman’s own songs, plus a version of a classic Delta blues song, "Kokomo" by Kokomo Arnold, make up a varied appetizing blues album, specially tailored to show Lerman’s bright skills on vocals, harmonica and electric and acoustic guitars. GREAT."  
-La Hora Del Blues, Spain http://www.lahoradelblues.com/criticas.htm

His voice is wonderfully rough and tumbled, and he mixes it well with the harp on lazy and slinky pieces like "It Takes All Night Long" and "Gonna Have To Wait". The band can boogie as well as Lerman picks and grins like a juke joint junkie. Lots of good smouldering sounds here."
-Jazz Weekly http://www.jazzweekly.com/2016/09/al-lerman-slow-burn/
 

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CONTACT:

www.allermanmusic.com
Al Lerman
Ph: (705) 778-3023
Email:allermanmusic@gmail.com
c/o 144 Fire Route 6A
Havelock, Ontario
Canada K0L 1Z0

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