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Watch this video featuring “Roam” by Wil

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Check out the stunningly shot video by Travel Alberta:YouTube Preview Image

Yup, Itunes has officially released my new CD, Heart of Mine, only, as the artist W.I.L:  a nice looking black dude. Unfortunately I am really, a white, kinda country roots guy from Canada so in the mean time, if you do purchase a song or the album from Itunes I do still get the sale.
As well, Amazon only sells online in USA,UK,Germany, France, Austria and Japan. Thank you

Wil

Behind the White Curtain

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

So, there I am behind the white curtain; waiting to take the stage to perform 2 songs for the amazing folks at Travel Alberta. All was well, really…. I mean, other than I hadn’t slept for 3 nights with my mind playing lyrics tricks on me. Otherwise, I was keeping it together quite well. That is, until I witnessed, for the first time, the incredible video being showcased on the huge screen. My stomach dropped into my ginch; my eyes started watering and my chin started quivering. I had 2 more minutes and I simply looked at the nice serving lady from the hotel and said “is there a chance I can get a beer? …quick?” She was back in mere seconds, (thanks btw!)

The beer definitely helped but holy S*^t!

With 750 of Albertas’ top travel and tourism industry leaders facing me, not to mention the people who made these amazingly beautiful video spots and me with nothing but my guitar and a nice sweaty sheen.

I have so much I could say about how it all unfolded on that stage but I am not going to.

I am now back at home with a huge grin on my face. Thank you to everyone who worked on this project; your passion and devotion created a series of memories that left me humbled. I must say it was simply a pleasure and honour working with you all.

Wil

To view Travel Albertas’ Remember to Breathe video campaign visit this link: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=travel+Alberta+remember+to+breathe&aq=f

Sunday October 23rd: 6am-9am and 9pm-12midnight

Saturday October 29th: 9pm-12midnight 

Gord Rutherford takes you on a weekly journey into the heart of the blues; from legends like BB King, Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters, to the new generation of bluesmen; Derek Trucks, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Johnny Lang…

Joining Gord, is Canadian Blues Legend Jim Byrnes, offering unique insight into the music, the performers and the stories from the road. Join Jim with guest Wil in the 3rd hour of each of the above listed times.(ie: between 8-9AM or between 11-midnight)


New Album and Tour Announcement

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

Wils new CD “Heart of Mine” is scheduled for release on October 25th 2011. A Western Canada tour will kick off  in Vancouver in November (see tour dates) with Outlaw Hip Hop harmonica player-Beat Box Poet, CR Avery. Wil is performing the tour as a duo (with drummer).

Wil’s new album “Heart of Mine” will be on Itunes, Amazon, CDBaby OR purchase a hard copy here any time after October 25th or better yet come and purchase your copy at one of Wils shows.

Listen to a preview of the song “In My Skin”

Wil Heart Of Mine

Friday, July 22nd, 2011
Wil Heart of Mine

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It was early Saturday morning when I got up and began sweeping the deck. The tide had just gone out and the sun was shining brightly in the front yard. I didn’t think it was going to be sunny that day, in fact the weather forecast was calling for rain all week! …. To view photos of this event and read more visit http://nevilleblack.com/blog/