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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.

Alan Gerber gave an outstanding performance at Acoustic Harvest Sat. night (May 23/09). It was one of the most eclectic shows we've ever had with Alan performing many songs impromptu, 'off the cuff', at times moving around through the audience delighting and mesmerizing them with his wide range of genre and style; with his great wit, charm and humour.

Photo Credits: Joseph Robichaud Photography: Photo Credits: Joseph Robichaud Photography
CITATIONS PRESSE & FESTIVALS

« Sud-Ouest »
« Gerber marie à une technique parfaite une présence scénique hors du commun.
Avec lui le public n’est plus passif mais devient son interlocuteur »

« La Dépêche du Midi »
« Jonglant tant avec les instruments (piano, synthétiseur, accordéon, guitare et violon) qu’avec les interprétations tout aussi personnelles qu’excellentes de
standards établis et reconnus, ou encore, nos sentiments, Alan Gerber s’est donc décrit et imposé comme démiurge. »

« Le Reflet »
« Alan Gerber a le don de faire vibrer les cordes émotives de son public »

« Le Reflet » Denis Renaud
« Une interaction dynamique et une performance hors pair ».

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. »