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The Low Country
I am in the studio now, doing final mixes on the the songs for this album. I hope to put them online soon!
A Father-Daughter Christmas
 Gems, lumps of coal lurk in isle holiday CDs
By John Berger (December 2001)
"... Here's a look at the best and the rest."
Few locally written Christmas songs are memorable but this album by songwriter Rob Westerman and his daughter includes one such rarity, "Christmas is Here," recorded with an assist from musicians Nathan Aweau and Jerry Adamovicz. It has a great pop feel and is a great showcase for vocalist Corrie Westerman. Hawaii's pop music radio stations should be playing it.
The other songs here display Westerman's breadth and versatility as a songwriter in viewing the season from perspectives that range from poignant to spiritual to materialistic. The title song will certainly touch the heart of anyone with an adult daughter who is on her own.
"Santa We've Been Good" addresses the perennial topic of Christmas greed. Adventurous souls with a few extra dollars to spend on music this year will find the Westermans' album of interest, although it may be difficult to find.
The Boy Would Would Have Loved You
 Our debut release, this was a joy to create and set the stage for the Star Dancer vision. I've looked back on this as an inspiration and source of pride.
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Awards and Recognition
2003  "Santa, We've Been Good" is planned for use in the Honolulu Theater for Youth's "Best of" Christmas production.
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2003 "A Father-Daughter Christmas" CD was nominated for a Honolulu Academy of Recording Arts Hoku Award
2002 "Santa, We've Been Good" was used by the Honolulu Theater For Youth in its "Christmas Talk Story" production.
2002 "A Father-Daughter Christmas" CD was nominated for the Hawaiian Music Awards "People's Choice"award
2002 "A Father-Daughter Christmas" CD was nominated for a HARA Hoku Award as best Christmas CD
2000 "Santa, We've Been Good" recorded by the Honolulu Youth Opera Chorus. Released on Hula Record's "Hawai'i's Favorite Christmas Songs CD.
1999 "Santa, We've Been Good" was picked up ("The song has legs") by a Hollywood music/movies firm for a year, '99
1998 "Santa, We've Been Good" was included by Hula records on its "Christmas In the Islands" CD Which was also nominated for a Hoku award
1997 Song "Santa, We've Been Good" won the Radio Station KINE and Royal Hawaiian Mall 11th annual Christmas Song Writing Contest
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