| Bill Bourne | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | William Sigurd Bourne |
| Born | 28 March 1954 |
| Origin | Canada |
| Genres | folk Rock |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Labels | Cordova Bay |
| Associated acts | Tri-Continental |
| Website | BILLBOURNE.COM |
| Notable instruments | |
| vocals, guitar | |
Bill Bourne (born William Sigurd Bourne, March 28, 1954, in Red Deer, Alberta) [1] is a Canadian musician and songwriter, who frequently collaborates with a variety of artists, including Alan MacLeod, Shannon Johnson, Lester Quitzau, Madagascar Slim, Aysha Wills, Eivør Pálsdóttir, Wyckham Porteous and Jasmine 'Jas' Ohlhauser.
Raised in a musical family in rural Alberta, Bill's musical education began at 2 years of age when he would sleep behind the piano at country dances where his parent's band would perform. A multiple Canadian Juno Award nominee and winner, Bill's music is diverse and is rich with many traditional music elements from around the world. He plays guitar and sings with a deep and soulful sound; his songs convey stories that are poetic and life affirming. The dance rhythms of his early childhood permeate his musical melange.
He currently resides in Edmonton, Alberta.