It's all about the music . . .

About

Bob Ardern combines masterful finger-style guitar playing with melodies that conjure vivid images and he pulls it all together into a captivating sound. The music delights and excites while it soothes and entertains. With influences from Celtic, Classical and Jazz, Bob's guitar stylings take the listener on a spectral journey of emotions.

The inspirations for Bob's music come from diverse sources such as a drought in St. Lucia, the purring of a friendly cat, the ringing of church bells and a glass of Chianti on a balcony in Tuscany. Whether actively listening or playing the music in the background, lovers of acoustic guitar will find this music appealing as a means to de-stress from the pressures of our modern lives.

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Coming Soon

We are excitedly anticipating the release of Still . . ., Bob's new album composed and recorded over a period of 4 years since the release of Eight Winds. It features 11 original tracks of acoustic guitar instrumentals. The music was recorded at Braemar Entertainment in Lunenburg, NS and the album was produced by David Findlay, who also made numerous musical contributions as well as co-writing one of the songs.

Earlier CDs . . .

Still . . . adds to and expands the collection of Nova Scotian New Age music begun on Wires Rosewood & Roots in 2012, continued on Craftsman in 2014 and on Eight Winds, which won Best Instrumental Album - Acoustic of 2015 at the 12th Annual Zone Music Reporter Annual Awards.

Bob’s complete discography comprises two earlier works. Released in 2010, Come From Away celebrates Bob’s move to Nova Scotia and the joy of living there. It also takes a look at history of the Maritimes and its association with the sea. 2006’s Returning Home explores the emotional turmoil of making major life changes, travelling the world looking for answers and eventually going back to your roots.