The truth is arriving much faster than reconciliation. “Taken (Spirit of a Child)” is a heartbreaking song from the point of view of an indigenous child caught in the cycle of abuse.  Taken from his family, forced to integrate into unknown surroundings away from his parents and culture in a residential school and absorbed into the abyss of the lost children. This child cannot comprehend what is happening, everything that this child had has been “Taken”. 

“Can’t go home, can’t stay here - feels like it’s been a hundred years…”

This song is dedicated to the over 7,000 souls who were found and the tens of thousands who have not been found.

Taken (Spirit of a Child)

Taken (Spirit Of A Child)

Your Eyes Say a Thousand Words

Nothing to Me

Ineffable

Radio Edit of Your Eyes Say a Thousand Words

Your Eyes Say A Thousand Words (Radio Edit)

Nothing To Me (Radio Edit)

01 - Second Chances

"Second Chances (Going Down This Road Again)" is a song about realization. It is not just about lost love which is found again (which it could be) it is about getting the chance to realize what you have missed the first time. 

Second Chances (Going Down This Road Again) features Jeff Dakus on drums, Jeff Belcher on Bass Guitar, Garret Niven on Electric Guitar and The Western Swing Authority's Shane Guse on Fiddle and Mandolin.

Second Chances (Going Down This Road Again)

Second Chances (Going Down This Road Again) Master

Every once in a while a song emerges with a theme that is not common but has universal appeal. “Maybe” is song about the mass emotions when we choose to end a relationship. Whether this is the loss of a partner, friend or an important part of your life, it is a roller coaster of emotions and feelings that reach from the depth of despair to the realization that “Maybe it was all meant to be”. 

The song pulls at the emotions and by the end and becomes a form of therapy.

Maybe - Single

Maybe

Country Music Alberta, Edmonton Music Awards and International Singer/Songwriter Association Awards Nominee Bob Donaldson grew up in Rimbey surrounded by music.  Bob’s writing style and performances are interactive with a comedic flare. His music has been translated and released in Norway as well. A sound between John Cougar and Garth Brooks with a blast of Jack Black, his unique approach to live shows has secured shows from private house parties and festivals to opening for the Legendary Dr. Hook and award winning Gord Bamford. Performances include multiple shows at K-Days, CMA and CCMA showcases, CMA Songwriter Circle, 2019 CFR in Red Deer, Make Music Edmonton, Pre-Game Concert at Roger’s Place, Regular staple at the Edmonton International Airport (post security shows), AUPE Events, Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench performances and more.  

In 2021 Bob has launched a fundraising campaign with the support of his sponsors to raise $75,000 for Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS) for animal rescue and care that has been affected by the COVID 19 pandemic. 

In 2021 Bob was awarded the “Alberta Man of Country Music” Award by the legendary, hall of famer, Ivan Daines.

April 2022 will bring the EP “Ineffable” with four tunes!

Bob’s music is proven to transcend ages with young children to seniors, they all enjoy his performance and leave feeling entertained.