Bill Bosler - Dulcimer Daydreams (2026)

Bill Bosler presents Dulcimer Daydreams as a deep exploration of the expressive potential of the hammered dulcimer. The album showcases a striking interplay between stillness and dynamism—opening and closing with soft contemplative pieces that create a dreamlike atmosphere. The emotional centerpiece is "Sylvia's Perce," a heartfelt tribute to his mother, which reveals the project's emotional depth.
The musical content is multifaceted: Bosler's original compositions sit alongside reworked traditional fiddle melodies (Liberty, Ragtime Annie, Whiskey Before Breakfast) and cover versions of well-known songs. "Gentle On My Mind" by John Hartford and "Mr. Bojangles" by Jerry Jeff Walker receive fresh life through Bosler's unique playing style on the dulcimer.
The album functions simultaneously as a technical showcase of the instrument's rich sonic possibilities and as a personal artistic statement—thoughtfully balancing respect for tradition with the artist's own creative vision.

Tracklist:
1-1 Bill Bosler - Mares' Tails Intro [0:46]
1-2 Bill Bosler - Thumper [2:38]
1-3 Bill Bosler - Cats and Dogs [3:07]
1-4 Bill Bosler - Sanibel Sunset [3:48]
1-5 Bill Bosler - Gentle on My Mind [3:15]
1-6 Bill Bosler - Liberty [2:40]
1-7 Bill Bosler - Sylvia's Perce [4:11]
1-8 Bill Bosler - Mares' Tails [3:24]
1-9 Bill Bosler - Ragtime Annie [4:43]
1-10 Bill Bosler - Frog in a Pond [3:18]
1-11 Bill Bosler - Mr. Bojangles [4:52]
1-12 Bill Bosler - Whiskey Before Breakfast [2:45]
1-13 Bill Bosler - Mare's Tail [1:24]