Gobble up vivid sonic landscapes Sunday

Allen Dobb is a Canadian singer-songwriter with a canon of recorded gems topped by the recently released CD, Rosetown (Skipping Stone/ Pacific Music).

On the new recording, Dobb has created an inspired collection of songs with an undeniable majesty and grace.

In 2002 the Alberta-raised, Victoria-based musician's Bottomland (Skipping Stone/ Pacific Music) won critical acclaim for its lyrical narratives and vivid sonic landscapes.

Rosetown builds upon these songwriting strengths right from the cinematic scope of the opening track's seductive pedal steel guitar and African walking rhythms.

Coupled to Dobb's sly, poetic lyrics, "Train Dream" slips neatly into "Barbed Wire Love's" immaculate studio craft and lyrics that capture rural life with surgical precision.

"Hired Hand" follows with an even more finely drawn narrative and an equally compelling country tune. (www.allendobb.com)

Please take note that this is a Sunday night show and the start time is 8:00pm.

Tickets are available at Loplops and online.