Artist Information Biography Alguire, hailing from a small town just south of Ottawa Ontario, first drew attention in 2004 with the release of the album Narrowed Down (under the guise of his band Mercury Pickup).  The album was critically acclaimed in the press with frequent comparisons to artists such as Steve Earl, Tom Petty, Blue Rodeo, Wilco and Uncle Tupelo.  These comparisons said As of Yesterday his second release landed Alguire his first record deal alongside fellow songwriters such as Steve Earle and Buddy Miller proving that Alguire was only at the start of such musical depth.  Within four months of releasing As of Yesterday, Alguire went worldwide with consistent radio play across Europe, Australia and North America. Two of Alguire’s songs have since been released on Blue Rose Records compilations along side (Gurf Morlix, Steve Earle & Dwight Yoakam.) Multiple Juno award winner Keith Glass of Prairie Oyster (Canada’s premiere roots music ensemble) collaborated with Alguire to produce and play on Alguire’s recent album. The newly recorded second solo album was released in July opening for Martha Wainwright at Ottawa Bluesfest.  Having toured extensively now for three years from coast to coast across Canada, A tour of Europe is now booked in December  to end the 2009 year. “Alguire tells tales of life on the road, his words painting pictures of his country and its people. He is a great story teller with empathy and emotional depth matched by a warm sonorous and strong voice, reminiscent of Richard Buckner, Tim Easton and Michael Hall.”                                         –  Blue Rose Records Instrumentation Trio: Trevor Alguire -vocals, guitar, harmonica, Gilles Leclerc- Mandolin, Tenor Guitar, backing vocals Jonathan Ferrabee- Double Bass Full band- Keith Glass- backing vocals,lead guitar Gilles Leclerc-Mandolin, Tenor guitar, Backing vocals Jonathan Ferrabee- upright Bass Peter Von Althen- Drums *Alguire also tours solo sometimes (the way the songs were written) Discography -Trevor Alguire's first solo album "As of Yesterday" saw consistant world wide play and garnered rave reviews landing him a record deal with Blue Rose Records in 2007. - 2008- "Thirty Year Run" co-produced by Prairie Oyster's Keith Glass (who also played guitar and sang on the album) has received world wide sales and rave reviews !