COYLE — Don Alder, an award-winning acoustic guitarist from Canada, will bring melodies inspired by zombies to the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center stage Sunday.
Alder will play at 3 p.m. in the all-ages show that is the latest installment of the Concerts in the Woods series at the center at 923 Hazel Point Road.
Admission will be by donation.
Complimentary cookies and coffee will be served at intermission.
Alder’s new album, “Armed & Dangerous,” was released Sept. 1.
It pays homage to “The Walking Dead” television series.
Sunday’s performance “should attract a lot of folks who play guitar and are interested in seeing what a real expert can do,” said Norm Johnson, Concerts in the Woods series founder.
Alder is referred to by contemporaries as the Jimi Hendrix of acoustic guitar.
“People will stand and clap for Alder as he is a guitar star in the making and can hold an audience with the best of the seasoned pros,” said Michael Molenda, Guitar Player magazine senior editor.
Alder, who released “Not a Planet” in 2009, said his music is a combination of textured melody and story.
Personality Award
Alder has earned a Brand Laureate Personality Award, one of only two Canadians to have the distinction. The second Canadian to receive this award was Chris Hadfield.
This award recognizes Alder’s contributions in using his guitar and music to inspire others around the world.
In April 2014, Alder and Hadfield were paired for a special performance of “Space Oddity,” with Alder strumming a harp guitar to support Hadfield’s singing.
Alder continues to play to Canadian, American, European and Asian audiences, sharing stages with musicians such as 18-time Grammy winner Lee Ritenour and Victor Wooten.
For more information, visit www.coyleconcerts.com or call 360-765-3449.
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Reporter Chris McDaniel can be reached at 360-452-2345, ext. 56650, or at cmcdaniel@peninsuladailynews.com.
