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The Claresholm-born, Calgary-based songwriter and poet, Cort Delano, sings about homegrown experiences. Taking a roots approach to music Cort forges a new generation of songs, reflecting the folks, their histories and the places that he's journeyed. The songs are his poems that weave through hard-times, humiliations, and celebrations; satirical wit and poignant storytelling convey a vivid range of emotions on such compelling tracks as "Sad Sorry-Ass Folk Singer" and "Tucked Away (the love letter)". Toe-tapping arrangements and organic melodies of his songs are reminiscent of Bob Dylan and Townes Van Zandt. Audience members of Cort's live show have compared his stage presence to the likes of Arlo Guthrie and Stompin' Tom Connors. Cort's performances are vibrant and engaging, full of heart and emotion. He has taken this energy around North America from San Francisco to Toronto. His popularity is growing with past performances at Heritage Park, Spruce Meadows (C...