Elevator Pitch:

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Alex Leggett is an independent artist from Gananoque, ON. Alex is an eclectic and prolific songwriter, known for his strong performances and passionate delivery.

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With hundreds of performances around the world and a large catalogue of originals, Alex releases new recordings often and tours extensively to share his craft. 

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Highlights:

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Music added to Spotify editorial playlists Folk & Friends and Folk Favourites 

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Pontiac Bandit nominated for Best Folk Music Video - Canadian Independent Music Video Awards 2020

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#EarshotSongOfTheDay - Down to the River 2020

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Runner-up IMSTA Summer of Songs - Songwriting Competition June 2020

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Semi-Finalist International Songwriting Competition 2017 & 2013

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Showcases at CMW, Indie Week Canada, Festival of Friends, Blue Skies Music Festival, KOI Music Festival, COCA Regional and many more

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Performer at the Guinness World Record’s Longest Concert by Multiple Artists in 2017

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Over 600 performances in 7 countries

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Airplay and interviews on CBC Radio Ontario Morning, All In A Day, Fresh Air, Bandwidth

 

Regional Semi-Finalist CBC Searchlight

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Musical guest Club Med – Turks & Caicos

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Press:

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These three songs draw on classic southern roots and soul and touch on themes related to our insane year. I think I like this guy - RootsMusic.ca

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Reflecting on how those in power choose their words, the #Gananoque native delivers yet another thoughtful & memorable song - Earshot Digital Distribution System

 

Folk singer & songwriter Alex Leggett just released an indignant new track titled Down To The River and the first time I heard it, it sent a shiver right down my spine - Jesse Read, Dropout Entertainment

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3 Songs is a pleasant, gentle listen showcasing Alex’s talent as a folk singer/songwriter - CanadianBeats.ca

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Great songwriting that captures the listener's attention from start to finish - CaesarLiveNLoud.com

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Alex Leggett is a natural talent – Royal Wood

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Alex is a songwriter well beyond his years. His album has a warmth and clarity not heard often enough. Give it a listen, you’ll be happy you did – Noah Mintz (Lacquer Channel)

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A sparsely-arranged but densely constructed collection of songs, with intense lyrics and some beautifully placed harmonies - well worth your time to give a good, long listen - Graydon James (The Young Novelists)

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It’s a bare-bones emotional journey into what it means to be home, away from home, and in between. It’s sad. And so so good. Take a listen for yourself - Christo Graham

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From the album Moon of the Day, Itty Bitty makes good use of atmospheric space. The tremolo guitar is a nice touch - RideTheTempo.com

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Strong vocals and delicate guitar work - PeteHatesMusic.com

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Leggett also brings a lot of passion to his songs, something usually essential for a good folk tune - GrayowlPoint.com

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The five-track set of songs features the singer/songwriters’ strong vocal talents - TheIndieMine.com

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The uniquely refined soft toned vocals will garner the soothing attention of your ears rather quickly - KingstonMusicReviews.ca

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A talented performer - Bandwidth on CBC Radio 1

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