Manitoba Hal returns to the well of music that inspired him.

The songs on Back To The Well span his entire performing career and are standards that define who he is as a musician. Ragtime, Piedmont, Delta Blues, Folk and Tin Pan Alley styles all combine to make a playlist of mid-century American roots music presented in an intimate acoustic style

Manitoba Hal returns to the well of music that inspired him.

The songs on Back To The Well span his entire performing career and are standards that define who he is as a musician. Ragtime, Piedmont, Delta Blues, Folk and Tin Pan Alley styles all combine to make a playlist of mid-century American roots music presented in an intimate acoustic style that highlights his versatility, ease of delivery and confidence in the music. This is the work of a seasoned professional who has nothing to prove. And yet, walking between playful, sorrowful, joyful and novelty without skipping a beat, he seamlessly covers new ground in old familiar songs. credits released June 1, 2022

Recorded at Hal's Kitchen Shelburne Nova Scotia

Produced by Nicole Colbeck and Manitoba Hal

Artwork illustrated and designed by Hal Brolund

Vintage Blend is a collection of Manitoba Hal songs reimagined and rearranged for cigar box guitar, ukulele and slide guitar. These newly recorded songs from the earliest stage of Manitoba Hal's career combine his rich, signature songwriting style with the clear and uncomplicated tone of homemade, "front porch" instruments.

The album begins with

Vintage Blend is a collection of Manitoba Hal songs reimagined and rearranged for cigar box guitar, ukulele and slide guitar. These newly recorded songs from the earliest stage of Manitoba Hal's career combine his rich, signature songwriting style with the clear and uncomplicated tone of homemade, "front porch" instruments.

The album begins with Manitoba Hal's first ukulele, a 1955 Martin soprano. His grandfather gave it to him on the condition that he learn to play it. He did and it changed everything. A little folk, a little blues and a little rock n' roll… this album showcases Manitoba Hal's varied songwriting and musical styles. credits released October 15, 2019

Manitoba Hal - lead vocals, ukulele, cigar box guitar, slide guitar, cigar box bass

Geoff Arsenault - junk percussion

Support Vocals (arranged by Nicole Colbeck) Jessica Jürgenliemk Kathleen Glauser Merrie Howe Chett Buchanan Nigel D'Eon Nicole Colbeck

All songs © Hal Brolund except This Condition and 30 Odd Days by Hal Brolund/Stephen Johns (SOCAN)

Produced by Nicole Colbeck/Hal Brolund

Recorded by Jay Pilzer at Maritimes Music Studio Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada

Photography by Lisa Buchanan

Design concept by Nicole Colbeck Graphic Layout by Hal Brolund

The two-disc set Live In Ghent was recorded in April 2016 at Missy Sippy Blues & Roots Club while on a tour stop in Belgium. The result is a fascinating combination of masterful musicianship, enthusiastic audience and a night to remember.

Covering classic blues songs by Robert Johnson, Bukka White, Mississippi John Hurt and more. Manitoba Hal

The two-disc set Live In Ghent was recorded in April 2016 at Missy Sippy Blues & Roots Club while on a tour stop in Belgium. The result is a fascinating combination of masterful musicianship, enthusiastic audience and a night to remember.

Covering classic blues songs by Robert Johnson, Bukka White, Mississippi John Hurt and more. Manitoba Hal also performs several original songs and a cover of a popular Tom Waits song.

"Yep, this is what college coffeehouses were all about in the late 60s. Hal is a growler, playing and singing the blues solo with his ukulele. The proper mix for passing the hat as you passed a joint. A charming pro that holds his own against time and tide in fine style, it's easy to say this is as good as white boy blues gets (and with few exceptions, that's pretty accurate). If you aren't too cool for school or too hip for the room, you'll dig this as much as his fans in Belgium did when this live two cd recording was made. Check it out." MidwestRecord.com Jan 12, 2017

"(4 stars) Manitoba Hal Brolund brings a sturdy voice and a whole lot of ukulele dazzle to a song list stacked to the rafters with blues and folk staples on this double-disc “live” set from Belgium. The Winnipeg-bred uke whiz keeps his travel costs light, backing... more credits released January 13, 2017

Produced by Nicole Colbeck and Hal Brolund Recorded, mixed and mastered by Jeroen LaPeere

Cover photography by Jimmie Walgraeve Djiemie Photography