The warning label on this CD says it all. "Warning this CD may cause sudden toe tapping and a desire to play blues ukulele." Little Box of Sadness is a lively fun blues uke CD that belongs in every ukulele fan's collection. This collection is full of hot licks and interesting arrangements.

Here's what some fans had to say about the cuts...

"NOW you're speakin' MY language! Great!"
Craig Roberston

"I usually don't care for the whole blues uke thing, but this really works for me. Very cool, Hal! A+ thanks for giving it to us."
J Boy Shyne

"...everything is just overwhelmingly polished and professional and just GOOD." Jodi Matthews

"Expressive voice, dirty rhythm (dirty in a good way, of course...). Love it." Amber Nash

Produced by Hal Brolund at Hal's Kitchen Studios, Winnipeg, Manitoba except * Produced by David Essig at Watershed Studios, Protection Island, British Columbia Canada

Hal Brolund - ukulele, vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion
Shelley Braun - doghouse bass, vocals
David Essig - lap steel, 2nd acoustic guitar, vocals
Dave Jonnason - dobro, vocals
Wayne Posnick - doghouse bass, vocals

All songs by Hal Brolund except Built 4 Comfort by Willie Dixon,
and Somebody On Your Bond by Trad (arr by Hal Brolund)

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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

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.

Produced by Hal Brolund at Hal's Kitchen Studios, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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

• Little Box of Sadness - 2008
• 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 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
• July Cook & Swing Set - Creepy Crawley 2006
• Craig Robertson - That Dress 2007

• Stephen Johns - Seven Songs - (released May 2005)
• Jodie Borle - ...and then I did - (released September 2005) - www.jodieborle.com