Jerry Leger

Hey all, 
We’re really excited to head out today for Europe! After a couple years delay, we’ll start our tour on Saturday in Norderstedt, Germany at Music Star. See the full list of dates here: TOUR

We can’t wait to get back on the stage and play songs from the brand new album, Nothing Pressing and so much more. We never got to tour our last album Time Out For Tomorrow, so expect a handful of tunes from that record in the sets too! Also look for red vinyl copies of the surprise 2020 album Songs From The Apartment on the merch tables. Other cool new merch items will be available too. 

Many thanks to one of our favourite artists, Nick Lowe for wishing us a happy tour on Instagram!
Please follow us on Instagram, where I’ll be trying to keep a good flow of tour photos and videos. 

Hey folks, unfortunately, a couple of us in the band have Covid, so we sadly have to postpone our Toronto release show Paradise that was scheduled to happen tomorrow. Also, postponed is Friday’s show in Bracebridge, ON Bracebridge Hall .

We’re working on rescheduling and all tickets will be honoured for the new dates. If you would like a refund for the Toronto show, please contact: manager@hughsroomlive.com If you would like a refund for the Bracebridge show, please contact: michael@bbhall.ca

We’re so sorry but please stick with us.

*Note, all other upcoming dates are still a go!

Hey all! Enter to win an exclusive online performance + signed Vinyl copy of my new album, ‘Nothing Pressing’! It’s easy to enter, click on the link below.

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Hey Folks!
Very happy that my new album Nothing Pressing is officially out today on Vinyl, CD and Digitally. Produced by Michael Timmins of Cowboy Junkies and released on their label Latent Recordings (distributed by Warner Music Canada/Proper Music Group). Featuring Dan Mock, Kyle Sullivan with Tim Bovaconti and Angie Hilts. Order/save here: https://ffm.to/jerrylegernp
Some international order links here: https://linktr.ee/jerrylegermusic

In light of everything the past couple of years, I feel so fortunate to have been able to make and release this album. We’re excited to tour the record in Europe and the UK this fall and for our hometown release show March 31st here in Toronto at Paradise Theatre. I’ve added some acoustic duo shows (with Dan Mock on upright) April 1st in Bracebridge and some dates in Eastern Canada. Check those out at the bottom of the page. 

Many thanks to Brad Wheeler for the kind words on the album in The Globe and Mail:
“Jerry Leger’s Nothing Pressing: Toronto-based Americana singer-songwriter Jerry Leger has a strong following in Europe, but only exists on the fringes in his home country. His new album is representative of his strengths: These are the worn-in songs and poetic melancholia of a welcome stranger, with a laconic style that lives somewhere between Blue Rodeo and Lucinda Williams. Leger writes lines such as, “Grabbed my favourite flashlight and shot a question into the night,” that will stop your mind for a second or two. His mild misery makes for sunset music and great company.”

Other great reviews have been flying in too from:
SOUNDS & BOOKS (Germany)
WRITTEN IN MUSIC (Holland)
FOLKRADIOUK (UK)
FORFOLKSSAKE (UK)
MAZ (Germany)
CLASSIC ROCK print edition (Germany)
NEXT (Canada)
TIPBERLIN print edition (Germany)
And previously in UK’s UNCUT Magazine print edition!

I had the pleasure of doing an interview with Sean Hannam for his great UK blog, Read it here: https://sayitwithgarageflowers.com/2022/03/16/this-record-sounds-like-who-i-am-but-its-a-little-deeper-than-some-of-the-others-its-more-vulnerable/

Have You watched the Laserium-inspired video for “Kill It With Kindness” yet? : https://youtu.be/mgE6cpAt9YI

2022 TOUR DATES so far:
Mar 31 – Toronto, ON, Paradise Theatre %
Apr 1 – Bracebridge, ON, Bracebridge Hall * 
Apr 16 – Norderstedt, DE, Music Star
Apr 19 – Malmo, SWE, Medley
Apr 20 – Orebro, SWE, STA Pintxos & Vanner
Apr 21 – Oslo, NO, Krosset
Apr 22 – Ringebu, NO, Arnemoen Gard
Apr 23 – Trondheim, NO, Moskus
Apr 24 – Stockholm, SWE, Melodybox
Apr 26 – Norderstedt, DE, Music Star
Apr 27 – Deventer, NL, Des Konings Fest at Burgerweeshuis
Apr 29 – Groningen, NL, Der Aa Theatre
May 1 – Utrecht, NL, Cafe de Stad
May 3 – Birkenhead, UK, Future Yard
May 4 – Winchester, UK, The Railway Inn
May 5 – London, UK, The Green Note
May 6 – Nottingham, UK, The Chapel at Angel Microbrewery
May 7 – Glasgow, UK, Broadcast
May 10 – Saint Feliu de Guixols, ES, Las Vegas Music Hall
May 11 – Valencia, ES, Loco Club
May 12 – Zaragoza, ES, Rock & Blues
May 13 – Hondarribia, ES, Psilocybenea
May 14 – Madrid, ES, Fun House
Jun 2 – New Glasgow, NS, The Monarch Marina * (tickets on sale soon)
Jun 3 – Berwick, NS, Union Street * (tickets on sale soon)
Jun 4 – Dartmouth, NS, New Scotland Brewing * (tickets on sale soon)
Jun 10 – Fredericton, NB, The Tipsy Muse *
Jun 11 – Montague, PEI, Copper Bottom Brewing *^ (tickets on sale soon)
Jun 12 – Kingston, NB, House Show * 
Jun 24 – Trenton, ON, Old Church Theatre * 
 
& Nothing Pressing hometown release show
* acoustic duo shows with Dan Mock on upright bass
^ also with Aaron Comeau on guitar

 MORE INFO AND TICKET LINKS : http://jerryleger.com/tour/

The new album ‘Nothing Pressing’ and single/video for “Kill It With Kindness” is officially out today (CD/Vinyl this Friday) on Latent Recordings/Warner Music/Proper Music. I’ve described this record as a work about mental, emotional and physical survival but it also has a lot of joy. I feel very lucky to have made it.

I could not have made this record without Dan Mock, Kyle Sullivan, our friends Tim Bovaconti, Angie Hilts and of course our producer/label head, Michael Timmins. We felt so fortunate to be able to make this. It’s my most personal album yet but one that I think we can all relate to in different ways.

I also want to thank Peter Moore, Eek Productions, Jonny Desilva for the fantastic design, Roy Buchan for gifting the old 4-track that resulted in the recordings of “Underground Blues” and “Sinking In”.

Most of all I want to thank my family, friends, fans and the lovely Laura, who not only took the wonderful photos but also has loved, supported and gotten me through. The song “With Only You” is for her.

I’m excited for you all to finally hear ‘Nothing Pressing’ and watch this amazing Laserium inspired video created by Brittany Brooks.

SAVE/ORDER ‘Nothing Pressing’ – https://ffm.to/jerrylegernp

WATCH “Kill It With Kindness” – https://youtu.be/mgE6cpAt9YI

Hey all, 
I spoke with Holler in the UK about the making of my new album Nothing Pressing. They have also premiered the brand new music video for “Kill It With Kindness”.  

I thought something like those old Laserium shows that were popular in the 70s would be a cool video idea for the song. I brought the idea to Brittany Brooks, she ran with it and incorporated the band and I into the laser show she created. I really dig what Brittany came up with. They would say, “Laserium IS music for your eyes. The song, like a lot of our recordings, we recorded pretty much live in the studio. It has a great rock ‘n’ roll energy that’s to the point. Lyrically, it’s a bit about the power of the mind.

Watch the video and read the interview here: https://holler.country/feature/introducing/video-premiere-jerry-leger-kill-it-with-kindness

If you’ve been following me on Instagram or Facebook, you may have noticed a couple posts of me talking about records I was listening to during the creation of my new album. I’ve also made a cool playlist of tunes from these different records, including Nick Lowe, Lucinda Williams, Ann Peebles, Blue Rodeo, Bob Dylan, and many more. 
Check out the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3EbkRjyipIRiJPQz82V2yh?si=9a92a8f91c764413

Not sure if you caught it but I was on Zoomer Radio here in Toronto, chatting with Lily Frost about our album release show for Nothing Pressing. The show is happening Thursday March 31st at Paradise on Bloor, presented by Hugh’s Room. Do you have tickets yet? We’d love to see you there. 
Grab ’em here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/hughs-room-for-the-performing-arts-inc/events/jerry-leger-album-release/

Hey gang, 
Jerry here, 
How are ya? 

We’re thrilled to announce our first full band indoor show in 2+ years will take place Thursday March 31st at Paradise Theatre in Toronto. It’s a hometown celebration for the new album Nothing Pressing (pre-order/save). It sure would be great to see you out, it means the world to us. We’ve all been missing live music. 
The show is being presented by the great folks at Hugh’s Room. 
Tickets are now on sale:https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/hughs-room-for-the-performing-arts-inc/events/jerry-leger-album-release/

The following night, April 1st, I’ll be playing an intimate show at Bracebridge Hall in Bracebridge, ON. Joining me will be Dan Mock on upright bass and vocals. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.bbhall.ca/event/jerry-leger/#tribe-tickets

Here’s a cool thing, I was talking with Maik Bruggemeyer at Rolling Stone Germany about the new record, my career and how I’ve been getting through the pandemic. Well, it ended up being a 4-page feature in the March issue of Rolling Stone Germany. For our supporters in Germany, you can pick up the issue now.

I was also asked about some of the albums I was listening to during the last couple of years. They let me choose five:
1. Bob Dylan – Rough & Rowdy Ways
2. Richard & Linda Thompson – Hokey Pokey
3. Matthew Sweet – 100% (a rediscovery, initially got this album when I was a kid, the year it came out)
4. Ron Hynes – Ron Hynes
5. Neil Young – Homegrown

If you’re in Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver, pick up a copy of Next Magazine and read some kind words for Nothing Pressing in their review section!

For our fans and friends in Europe, would like to let you know that we’ve changed venues for our show in Nottingham, England, May 6th. We will now be playing at The Chapel at Angel Microbrewery. I believe ticketlink is the same and previous tickets will be honoured. 

Also, we had to switch a couple dates around in Spain. We will now be playing Hondarribia May 13th at Psilocybenea and Madrid May14th at Fun House (venue change). 

Visit http://jerryleger.com/tour/ for full schedule of dates so far. 

Lastly, if you’re a podcast person or just like listening to interviews with musicians, check out One More Tune with host, Ian Byrne. I had the pleasure of being a guest recently. 
You can have a listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0WV9imwmZ8f66ekWEr2ZOq?si=Hmns77eLTOyi95OCS5vM4g

Hey gang, 
We have a brand new single and video out today called “Underground Blues”. It’s another track from the upcoming album Nothing Pressing.

This is one of two songs that were not recorded at Cowboy Junkies studio but recorded at home on my old early 80s Tascam 4-track tape recorder (fan of Springsteen’s Nebraska? He used the model right before to record that album). It just features me, myself and I on guitars and vocals. Mike Timmins (producer) loved the feel and sound of this recording and we didn’t want to re-record and chase that sound when we had it already there on tape. It’s pretty wild, you can save/download the single here: https://ffm.to/jlub

Check out the official video for “Underground Blues”, beautifully animated by Brittany Brooks (SUBSCRIBE to the channel while you’re there too):https://youtu.be/zig-O53rD0M

In other news, 
I’m in the current issue of Rolling Stone Germany with an interview regarding how I’ve survived artistically during the pandemic. We touch on the new album as well as my activities the last couple of years with releasing my first book of poetry, the surprise album Songs From The Apartment, exclusive concert film, singles on more. If you’re in Germany, the magazine is on stands, in shops and available to order now.

I also like to say thank you to Bill Kelly and Steven Van Zandt for adding the previous single “Have You Ever Been Happy?” to ‘Coolest Songs In The World’ SiriusXM channel, the sister station to ‘Little Steven’s Underground Garage’. Listen for the single on Bill Kelly’s Underground Garage show very soon!

Many thanks to Sarah Burke for playing “Have You Ever Been Happy?” on her show ‘Sunday Service’ which airs on the SiriusXM channel North Americana

Most of all, thanks to all of you listenin’ n diggin’
To pre-order/pre-save the album Nothing Pressing, here are some options:
Official website (North America): https://ffm.to/jerrylegernp
UK:https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/jerry-leger/nothing-pressing
Germany:https://www.amazon.de/dp/B09QCY6JM4/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_E812X74ZRYXZKET6KQ4E
Scandinavia:https://bigdipper.no/search?q=jerry%20leger%20nothing%20pressing
Netherlands: https://www.platomania.nl/search/results/?q=jerry+leger+nothing+pressing&format=