from The Harbinger, April 5, 1996, "Arts and Entertainment" section

Rose to open for McDermott April 17

Laura Garrison
Arts & Entertainment Editor

Al Rose will be opening for Michael McDermott when he performs at Harper on April 17. Rose has a unique musical style which comes across even better live.

"(Songwriting is) an organic process, and anything is worthy of being tried," explained Rose. His anything goes approach has attracted a considerable amount of attention on local radio stations WXRT and WCBR, as well as with local music critics.

Rose is a dynamic live performer. His live shows range from being by himself with his guitar to having his band (The Transcendos) along. His show at Harper will probably consist of himself and perhaps his female background singer.

He will have a new album forthcoming in a couple of months.

"Information Overload" is available now in local record stores.