Alan Gerber   
Queen of Hearts


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ROCK Reviewed 10-14-09 
Alan Gerber  :: Queen of Hearts 

There's never a bad time of year to take a road trip, and "Queen of Hearts" just might be the perfect album to make those miles go by in a flash. A roller coaster of emotional lyrics and flawless musicianship, Alan Gerber's latest release makes me want to hit the road with no particular place to go. 



by Natasha Slinko

Alan Gerber just released his new album Queen of Hearts which shows his exceptional musical talent, as a songwriter, singer and multi-instrument musician.

Alan Gerber started in the music scene at a young age performing in home town groups and solo until he joined the group “Rhinoceros “

CB: You were originally from Chicago but you now live in the Quebec town of Valdavid in the Laurentians north of Montreal. How was it growing up in Chicago and the music scene of the 50’s and 60’s at those times and was your family supportive of your curiosity with music instead of getting into the job market in the windy city.

Photographies François Poche – Atelier Culturel« Sud-Ouest » France
« Gerber associated perfect technique with an uncanny stage presence. The communication with the audience leaves no room for non-participation. Saturday night, through the raspy textures of his voice, we were moved from one emotion to another, from hilariously absurd stories to moving unusual ballads. One of a kind! »

« La Dépêche du Midi » France
« Juggling with his instruments (piano, synthesizer, accordion, guitar and violin), personal interpretations of the highest standards, as well as our feelings, Alan Gerber has imposed himself as a creator. »

Alan Gerber : Queen of Hearts

There's never a bad time of year to take a road trip, and "Queen of Hearts" just might be the perfect album to make those miles go by in a flash. A roller coaster of emotional lyrics and flawless musicianship, Alan Gerber's latest release makes me want to hit the road with no particular place to go.

"Engagement Song", featuring the supporting vocals of Hannah Gerber, might be the best ballad I have heard in years. If you can listen to this song and not feel something in response, you need to rent yourself a soul. There isn't a weak cut on the disc, as it is clear Gerber took the time to release a top-shelf album that his hordes of fans rightfully deserve.