About
Elevator Pitch:
Alex Leggett is an independent artist from Gananoque, ON. Alex is an eclectic and prolific songwriter, known for his strong performances and passionate delivery.
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.
Highlights:
Music added to Spotify editorial playlists Folk & Friends and Folk Favourites
#EarshotSongOfTheDay - Down to the River 2020
Runner-up IMSTA Summer of Songs - Songwriting Competition June 2020
Semi-Finalist International Songwriting Competition 2017 & 2013
Showcases at CMW, Indie Week Canada, Festival of Friends, Blue Skies Music Festival, KOI Music Festival, COCA Regional and many more
Performer at the Guinness World Record’s Longest Concert by Multiple Artists in 2017
Over 600 performances in 7 countries
Airplay and interviews on CBC Radio Ontario Morning, All In A Day, Fresh Air, Bandwidth
Regional Semi-Finalist CBC Searchlight
Musical guest Club Med – Turks & Caicos
Press:
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
3 Songs is a pleasant, gentle listen showcasing Alex’s talent as a folk singer/songwriter - CanadianBeats.ca
Great songwriting that captures the listener's attention from start to finish - CaesarLiveNLoud.com
Alex Leggett is a natural talent – Royal Wood
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)
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)
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
From the album Moon of the Day, Itty Bitty makes good use of atmospheric space. The tremolo guitar is a nice touch - RideTheTempo.com
Strong vocals and delicate guitar work - PeteHatesMusic.com
Leggett also brings a lot of passion to his songs, something usually essential for a good folk tune - GrayowlPoint.com
The five-track set of songs features the singer/songwriters’ strong vocal talents - TheIndieMine.com
The uniquely refined soft toned vocals will garner the soothing attention of your ears rather quickly - KingstonMusicReviews.ca
A talented performer - Bandwidth on CBC Radio 1