Rob Heath takes to the stage, with stories to tell and songs to sing. rich melodies and lyrics delivered in a voice haunting in its simplicity.

11 MP3 Songs in this album (39:49) !
Related styles: COUNTRY: Americana, FOLK: Folk Pop

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Rob uses words to paint pictures in the hearts and minds of his audience creating an emotional experience for each person as his music breathes life into every character.

His accolades include the Canadian Radio Music Award for songwriting and the prestigious New Folk Songwriter Award from the renowned Kerrville Folk Festival whose alumni include Lucinda Williams, Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, Steve Earle, Tom Russell, and Nancy Griffith. Heâs written for Glen Campbell Music, Don Goodman Music, and Criterion/Atlantic Music (publishers for Rodney Crowell, Roseanna Cash and Lyle Lovett) and has had cuts with various artists as well as top forty songs of his own.

Robâs fourth CD One More Day Above Ground is here and surpasses all expectations. Heâs working again with Louis Sedmak, whoâs produced many award-winning songwriters including Jake Matthews, Duane Steele, the Poverty Plainsmen and Ian Tyson. While keeping to a roots format, Robâs album again offers the variety that we have learned to expect â a well-conceived intelligent and lyric-driven blend of folk, country and pop. The title track and first single, One More Day Above Ground, is another day in the life of a bar keeper who has seen it all, heard it all and is just grateful to have âOne More Day Above Groundâ. Once again, there are also songs that will touch your social conscience such as âStarlight Toursâ and âWhat If Theyâre Rightâ and those that just make you feel good like âMystery of Youâ.

After recording the guitar-vocals for the album, Rob and his producer (Louis Sedmak) then got the players they wanted from not only Edmonton but Calgary, Vancouver and Nashville to record with them in real time over the Internet using a new piece of software that allows them to hear and talk back to the players who are thousands of miles away. It's as if the players were in the next room without having to get on a plane to be there (spending downtime in a hotel room). Because they started with keeper guitar-vocals it forced the players to conform to Robâs arrangements of the songs, so they've gotten closer to his original concepts than has been the case on previous albums. Technology is a wonderful thing. We are now getting a lot more for a lot less.

About his latest, Rob says, âThis album at first blush may feel like a mixed bag. What connects these songs is that they are all stories. The title track âOne More Day Above Groundâ is a reminder to myself that no matter how bad life can seem from time to time its still much better than the alternative. Overall I am optimistic about us although sometimes itâs hard to understand the things we do to each other. If there's a message here its that having faith in ourselves is our only hope.â

Robâs previous CD A Couple of Times âRound the Sun, also produced by Louis Sedmak, is a well-crafted offering that, while down to earth, has depth and understanding. It was well received by Americana and Triple AAA radio in the US and got significant rotation on country airwaves in Canada as well. In addition the album was played on over 200 stations on six continents around the world.

He says, âMy last album was a collection of some of the darkest songs I wrote while under contract to Nashville publishers, songs I loved but didn't think would ever get cut by other artists. This album, although sporting a couple of sad songs, has a more up feel overall reflecting probably where I am now and where I think my life is going.â

Robâs performed his songs from Nashville to Austin to L.A. with his most recent appearances being at the WCMAâs and the Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta. One More Day Above Ground adds 11 new songs to an already impressive repertoire which captivates audiences and keeps them coming back.

His next performance will be the âofficialâ release party at Queen Alexandra Community Hall in Edmonton, Alberta on November 28th.