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28 Dec 2020

50% OFF Digital Downloads in the Bandcamp Store!

Hey folks, Happy Holidays, I know it’s been a hard year for many of us, I hope you’ve still been able to enjoy this holiday season. I wanted to let you know that Digital Downloads are 50% OFF in my Bandcamp store until January 2nd. Music is a healer and comforter. Browse around: https://jerryleger.bandcamp.com/music Thank […]

20 Dec 2020

mini-album ‘The Good Old Days Are Back In Drag’ turns 9 years old today!

Celebrating the 9th anniversary of my mini-album The Good Old Days Are Back In Drag, which was released as a digital-only album, initially through Maple Music. Until the end of the year, it will be available to download for only $5 from my Bandcamp store. Upon release, Jason Schneider, writing for Exclaim!  said it “crackles […]

18 Dec 2020

Watch “Wait A Little Longer” live from the apartment

Hope you are all well. Here’s me singing my song, “Wait A Little Longer” on the piano in my Toronto apartment: https://youtu.be/ZH35TEkknCA

11 Dec 2020

TALKIN’ JOHN LENNON/PLASTIC ONO BAND, on the Beatles podcast ‘THE WALRUS WAS PAUL’ Episode 10.

Today marks the 50th anniversary of one of my favourite albums of all time, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. I recently had the chance to discuss this record at length with Paul Romanuk, host of the Beatles podcast The Walrus Was Paul. Lennon’s first post-Beatles album has had a huge influence on me musically throughout my life. In […]

3 Dec 2020

BANDCAMP FRIDAY! Sale on EVERYTHING in the store!

TOMORROW (and Bandcamp Friday) will be the last day you can order ‘Traveling Grey’ on Vinyl for only $10 (comes with album download + exclusive download ‘Live on The Blue Plate Special, Knoxville, TN) from my Bandcamp store. ALSO, as part of Bandcamp Friday, when the artists get 100% of sales, EVERYTHING else will be […]

11 Nov 2020

NEW MERCH! Winter Hats & restock of Ltd Ed ‘Time Out For Tomorrow’ white vinyl

This past sunday was the 1 year anniversary of my album Time Out For Tomorrow. To help celebrate, we’ve added brand new Time Out For Tomorrow winter toques to the MERCH page. Also, another small run of limited edition TOFT white vinyl has been restocked in the online store. Save $10 when you buy both as a bundle. Also available […]

6 Nov 2020

‘Traveling Grey’ 10th Anniversary Vinyl Special! + New UK date added for the Spring

To celebrate another Bandcamp Friday (when artists get 100% of the revenue on Bandcamp sales), we’re also celebrating my 4th album Traveling Grey, which turns 10 years old this month. From today, November 6th until December 4th, Traveling Grey will be available to order for $10 on Vinyl, only from our Bandcamp store. Along with the Vinyl, you will get […]

30 Oct 2020

SURPRISE ALBUM! Spooky sounds by Hank Holly, produced by Jerry Leger, released today!

It’s All Hallow’s Eve, My favourite time of year and I have a spooky surprise for you. I recorded and produced an album of scary sounds for my friend, Hank Holly (spirit-ual leader of the great ragged rock ‘n’ roll group, The Del Fi’s. The album is appropriately titled, Halloween Music. It could also have been called Nightmare Music. It […]

28 Oct 2020

Tommy Stinson (founding member of The Replacements, Bash & Pop, longtime member of Guns n Roses) talks about digging Jerry Leger in new interview.

Pretty wild to hear Tommy Stinson (founding member of a band that I love and respect, The Replacements as well as his Bash & Pop group) talking about digging my music in this new interview with Davey Lane. Watch the full interview here (13:53 mark is when he says some kind words about me): https://youtu.be/_mCj3MpH8gk?t=833

26 Oct 2020

“Giving Tuesday (live stream) Concert” for Dress For Success Orillia & Barrie

Hey all, I’ll be playing this fundraiser for Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie, live streamed on their Facebook page and also on my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/jerrylegermusic , Tuesday December 1st, 8pm. There will be a donation button, any amount assists in continuing to help women in the Orillia/Barrie community attain employment and economic independence. […]

25 Oct 2020

Poetry Book added to the MERCH store

The limited edition poetry book, Just The Night Birds, has been added to the MERCH page in our online store. Order your copy today and also browse through Vinyl, CD and shirt selections while you’re there: http://www.jerryleger.com/merch/

2 Oct 2020

SPRING 2021 EUROPEAN & UK RESCHEDULED TOUR ANNOUNCED! + POETRY BOOK RELEASE DAY!

Hey gang, Hope everyone is doing well and keeping safe. A couple good things to help stay positive, today is the release day for my 1st book of poetry Just The Night Birds, it’s also the last day to get a signed copy (personalized upon request). It’s available to order from Bandcamp, which is also waiving their […]

30 Sep 2020

Read “Anything By The Fab Four” from the poetry book ‘Just The Night Birds’ out this Friday

“ANYTHING BY THE FAB FOUR” from my poetry book ‘Just The Night Birds’ out this Friday (https://jerryleger.bandcamp.com/merch/just-the-night-birds-poetry-book to order). The 45 is my Mom’s copy. Read the poem below: ANYTHING BY THE FAB FOUR The drug knocked me out And then I changed my country twice Everybody was in love with each other And nobody […]

24 Sep 2020

Rolling Stone lists “Halfway ‘Til Gone” as a favourite track in October’s German edition, on stands now

Thanks to Rolling Stone Magazin and Maik Brüggemeyer for including “Halfway ‘Til Gone ft. Don Stevenson” in the October issue’s playlist of Favourite Songs. Hits stands today across Germany. “The Canadian songwriter, Leger and Moby Grape legend, Don Stevenson harmonize, almost like The Everly Brothers together on this wonderfully sentimental farewell song.”Recorded and produced by Tim Bovaconti at Tim’s […]

23 Sep 2020

Read “A Ghost In My Backseat” from the upcoming poetry book ‘Just The Night Birds’

From my upcoming poetry book ‘Just The Night Birds’ (https://jerryleger.bandcamp.com/…/just-the-night-birds… pre-order) A GHOST IN MY BACK SEAT Don’t cry in front of these lights We can go somewhere faraway We can steal this poem Just don’t vanish on meI spent the last of my money On a half full tank of gas And a bottle […]

17 Sep 2020

Read “In a Knoxville Hotel Room with Luke The Drifter” from the upcoming poetry book ‘Just The Night Birds’

From my upcoming book ‘Just The Night Birds’ (https://jerryleger.bandcamp.com/merch/just-the-night-birds-poetry-book to preorder) out October 2nd. Dan Mock and I played Knoxville a few times, never went to this hotel though where Hank Williams stayed briefly the night of his death. This poem was born out of the struggles that can come with being on the road […]

14 Sep 2020

Read “In The Summer Twilight” from the upcoming book ‘Just The Night Birds’ out Oct 2nd

My first book of poetry Just The Night Birds will be out Friday October 2nd. (pre-order a signed copy from my Bandcamp store: https://jerryleger.bandcamp.com/merch/just-the-night-birds-poetry-book) Read the poem “In The Summer Twilight” IN THE SUMMER TWILIGHT In the summer twilight  That’s where I wanna stay  Walking at night  Along the side streets  Trees whispering my name […]

9 Sep 2020

Read “Ulster Arms” from the upcoming book ‘Just The Night Birds’

My first book of poetry Just The Night Birds is due to be released October 2nd, thank you to all those who have pre-ordered a copy so far. I wanted to share a piece with you titled “Ulster Arms”. This poem was inspired by one of the oldest and roughest bars in Toronto, The Ulster […]

1 Sep 2020

1st BOOK OF POETRY OUT OCT 2nd. PRE-ORDER A SIGNED COPY OF ‘JUST THE NIGHT BIRDS’

Hey Folks, I’m excited to announce that I’ll be putting out my first book of poetry October 2nd, titled Just The Night Birds. This was something that I’ve been wanting to do since 2016, when I recorded a spoken word/jazz album called Don’t Lose Your Beauty, released under the name The Bop Fi’s. I had originally wanted to […]

18 Aug 2020

IG Live show this Fri Aug 21st brought to you by Music Together

Hey Folks, I’ll be playing a live show this Friday August 21st, 6pm EST on my Instagram. It’s presented by Shopify, Arts & Crafts, and Ontario Live via Ontario Creates as part of an online series called “Music Together.” Visit the page and website for more info https://musictogether.ca/artist/recqQnHQ9Hb7zdBfq Also, follow me on Instagram if you […]

NEW SONG OUT TODAY with MOBY GRAPE'S DON STEVENSON
6 Aug 2020

NEW SONG OUT TODAY with MOBY GRAPE’S DON STEVENSON

Hey gang, Hope everyone is well and keeping safe in these crazy times. I’ve been keeping busy and my mind active while I can’t be on the road to play for you. Today I’ve released a brand new song, “Halfway ‘Til Gone”. Recorded as an Everly Brothers-style duet with Don Stevenson of the legendary San Fransisco […]

5 Aug 2020

NEW SONG! PopMatters premieres “Halfway ‘Til Gone” with Don Stevenson (Moby Grape) & Tim Bovaconti

Tomorrow (Aug 6th), “Halfway ‘Til Gone” with Don Stevenson from legendary San Fran band Moby Grape and Tim Bovaconti will be released via Bandcamp and streaming platforms. Today you can have a listen on PopMatters: https://www.popmatters.com/jerry-leger-halfway-til-gone-2646887954.html “Reminiscent of classic 1960s music, ‘Halfway ‘Til Gone’ is a subtle but important reminder of Leger’s prowess with the […]

6 Jul 2020

Watch “That Ain’t Here” live from the apartment

Watch a home version of “That Ain’t Here” in my Toronto apartment on my tangy piano. https://youtu.be/omF5vP5XVhU Best, Jerry

18 Jun 2020

MORE LIVE (BEHIND) THE APARTMENT VIDEOS + BANDCAMP REVENUE DONATED TO RACIAL JUSTICE FUNDS

Watch “Survived Like A Stone” live behind my apartment, filmed by Laura Proctor. This song keeps going deeper and deeper for me these days and more spiritual. Also filmed behind the apartment is a cover of a song by Rodney Crowell which has been with me since I was a little kid. That’ll be published […]

12 Jun 2020

Watch “Survived Like A Stone” live from behind the apartment

A chilling version of “Survived Like A Stone” (from Time Out For Tomorrow) played solo behind Jerry’s Toronto apartment by Laura Proctor. Watch here: https://youtu.be/O_ZX1JPS6F0

Exclusive "at home" show for The Railway this Saturday
10 Jun 2020

Exclusive “at home” show for The Railway this Saturday

I was asked along with the great John Murry to film an exclusive performance to help support a venue we love in Winchester, England, The Railway Inn. This Saturday June 13th watch us perform (separately of course) streamed on their Facebook page, 8:30pm GMT. Donations can me sent to: http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/railwayinn

THE DEBUT ALBUM TURNS 15 TODAY!
8 Jun 2020

THE DEBUT ALBUM TURNS 15 TODAY!

The 1st album was released 15 years ago today. Recorded mainly live off the floor in 2 days at Monumental Studios by Joe Dunphy in Toronto and produced by Tim Bovaconti. The first run of CDs still had it as “Situations” before we dropped the ‘s’ for the 2nd pressing. Kyle Sullivan (drums) and I […]

DAY 11 "Thoughts On The Albums" 'TIME OUT FOR TOMORROW' (NOV, 2019) & 'SONGS FROM THE APARTMENT' (MAR, 2020).
7 Jun 2020

DAY 11 “Thoughts On The Albums” ‘TIME OUT FOR TOMORROW’ (NOV, 2019) & ‘SONGS FROM THE APARTMENT’ (MAR, 2020).

These are my latest albums, I’m not gonna talk too much about them since they’re still fairly new. ‘Time Out For Tomorrow’ is my recent major release, another one produced by Michael Timmins out on Cowboy Junkies label, Latent Recordings/Warner/Redeye/Proper. It’s the one we would have been touring the world with, which we will resume […]

DAY 10 “Thoughts On The Albums” Side Projects
6 Jun 2020

DAY 10 “Thoughts On The Albums” Side Projects

THE DEL FI’S ‘CROWD PLEASER’ (2015) After touring and promoting my debut ‘Early Riser’ on Cowboy Junkies label I needed a break from the pressure of it. As much as I liked to not admit it, there are expectations and that builds the stress on your shoulders. I decided on pressure-less side projects in between […]

DAY 9 (continued) "Thoughts On The Albums" the compilation 'TOO BROKE TO DIE: RETROSPECTIVE 2005-2019.'
5 Jun 2020

DAY 9 (continued) “Thoughts On The Albums” the compilation ‘TOO BROKE TO DIE: RETROSPECTIVE 2005-2019.’

This compilation came about after the increasing attention I was getting overseas. We had an almost 2-month tour booked through Europe/UK for the Spring of 2019, I thought it would be cool to put something together, a taste from each album plus a couple of outtakes. It was released as a limited edition CD in […]

DAY 9 "Thoughts On The Albums" 'NONSENSE AND HEARTACHE' (2017)
5 Jun 2020

DAY 9 “Thoughts On The Albums” ‘NONSENSE AND HEARTACHE’ (2017)

One day I got a call from Michael Timmins with a concept idea for the next album. Since there was still a lot of people that didn’t know of me, he thought it would be cool to show my two major musical sides with two different records but packaged under the same roof. ‘Nonsense’ would […]

BANDCAMP WAIVES REVENUE SHARE TOMORROW (JUNE 5TH)
4 Jun 2020

BANDCAMP WAIVES REVENUE SHARE TOMORROW (JUNE 5TH)

Hey gang, Hope you are keeping well and safe during these crazy and sad times.Tomorrow (Fri June 5th) Bandcamp will again be waiving their revenue share of sales on music and merch, so it’s a good day to support artists that you dig. To coincide with this I will be adding the previously European-only compilation Too Broke To Die: […]

DAY 8 "Thoughts On The Albums" : 'EARLY RISER' (2014)
4 Jun 2020

DAY 8 “Thoughts On The Albums” : ‘EARLY RISER’ (2014)

This album was recorded during a time of inner difficulty. I finally had signed a record contract after years of being turned down and putting out the albums myself. I was very deep in debt so it was great to finally have some support. What better person to work with than Michael Timmins of Cowboy […]

DAY 7 "Thoughts On The Albums" : 'LIVE ON STAGE' (2013)
3 Jun 2020

DAY 7 “Thoughts On The Albums” : ‘LIVE ON STAGE’ (2013)

I felt the urge to record a live album, so that’s what we did, August 14th, 2013 at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto. The Weather Station and Kate Rogers Band opened. I had met Tamara Lindeman (The Weather Station) through another singer Carleigh Aikins backstage at Mariposa Folk Festival. Both, along with Ivy Mairi would […]

DAY 6 "Thoughts On The Albums" : SOME FOLKS KNOW (2012)
1 Jun 2020

DAY 6 “Thoughts On The Albums” : SOME FOLKS KNOW (2012)

Musically it was a great document of the band, The Situation (James McKie, Dan Mock, Kyle Sullivan) and I at the height of our musical powers. I think the timing and sound really clicked with all of us and I wanted to get it down on tape before we moved into another direction. It was […]

DAY 5 "Thoughts On The Albums" : 'THE GOOD OLD DAYS ARE BACK IN DRAG' (2011)
31 May 2020

DAY 5 “Thoughts On The Albums” : ‘THE GOOD OLD DAYS ARE BACK IN DRAG’ (2011)

This mini album started as just a fun thing to do in Tim Bovaconti’s little home studio with him primarily on bass and Kyle Sullivan on drums. I had these songs on the side and really didn’t see a home for them on a major record. I thought it would be cool to do something […]

DAY 4 "Thoughts On The Albums" : 'TRAVELING GREY' (2010)
30 May 2020

DAY 4 “Thoughts On The Albums” : ‘TRAVELING GREY’ (2010)

I remember writing most of the words on ‘Traveling Grey’ in coffee shops around where I was living. Some of the songs were written in flashes with both words & music but most often I had the lyrics written first from pages and pages in my notebooks. The record is about half acoustic/half full band, […]

DAY 3 "Thoughts On The Albums" : 'YOU, ME & THE HORSE' (2008)
29 May 2020

DAY 3 “Thoughts On The Albums” : ‘YOU, ME & THE HORSE’ (2008)

I wanted to make a mainly acoustic record but with a really full sound like Gordon Lightfoot’s early albums. I also wanted to write some folk ballads, words that had a narrative. The ghost story in “Daddy’s Lantern”, “Raspberry Bush” inspired by an old Toronto cold case and the Northern Ontario love song “Mansion Round […]

DAY 2 "Thoughts On The Albums" : 'FAREWELL GHOST TOWN
28 May 2020

DAY 2 “Thoughts On The Albums” : ‘FAREWELL GHOST TOWN

Day 2 “Thoughts On The Albums” : ‘FAREWELL GHOST TOWN’ (2006)Produced by Don Kerr and Tim Bovaconti, recorded at The Gas Station on Toronto Island and fueled by Guinness. This was a lot of fun to make and it’s a favourite of mine, long out of print but I’m hoping to issue it on vinyl […]

DAY 1 "Thoughts on the albums" : 'JERRY LEGER & THE SITUATION' (2005)
27 May 2020

DAY 1 “Thoughts on the albums” : ‘JERRY LEGER & THE SITUATION’ (2005)

June 5th Bandcamp will be waiving their revenue share, a good day to buy music from artists you dig. Since my debut album will be turning 15 June 8th, I thought we’d make it available on Bandcamp at a special low price starting on the 5th along with bonus tracks. I also thought I would […]

1st ALBUM TURNS 15! + ONLINE SHOWS THIS WEEK & MORE
26 May 2020

1st ALBUM TURNS 15! + ONLINE SHOWS THIS WEEK & MORE

Next month the 1st record Jerry Leger & The Situation turns 15 (I was 19 years old when we recorded it!). To celebrate we’ll be adding some unreleased bonus tracks when you purchase the album June 5th on Bandcamp. Also, the compilation Too Broke To Die: Retrospective 2005-2019 (previously only available in Europe) will be added the same day to […]

21 May 2020

Jerry Leger episode of Folk Roots Radio with Jan Hall. Have a listen

Had the pleasure of chatting with Jan Hall about my two latest albums Time Out For Tomorrow and the surprise digital release Songs From The Apartment and much more. Have a listen to the episode here: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-512-feat-jerry-leger-in-conversation-time-out-for-tomorrow/

Rescheduled Scandinavian dates announced for Spring 2021
6 May 2020

Rescheduled Scandinavian dates announced for Spring 2021

RESCHEDULED DATES! Our new Scandinavian shows have been announced for Spring 2021. Dates below, more shows throughout Europe TBA. Stay safe and hang in there.*Apr 21 – STÅ – Pintxos & Vänner – Örebro,SWE*Apr 22 – Krøsset – Oslo, NO*Apr 23 – Arnemoen Gard – Ringebu, NO*Apr 24 – Moskus – Trondheim, NO*Apr 25 – Melodybox – Stockholm, SWETicket links and more info: http://www.jerryleger.com/tour/

4 May 2020

Talkin’ Lockdown with Mark Underwood at AmericanaUK

“When Americana UK last caught up with Jerry Leger in November 2019 (the week after the release of his new album), we asked him why the record was called ‘Time Out For Tomorrow’. While the album’s literal title was based on an early ’60s dime store collection of science fiction short stories, Jerry said at […]

ROLLING STONE "at home" WEB SERIES + BANDCAMP WAIVES REVENUE SHARE THIS FRIDAY MAY 1st!
30 Apr 2020

ROLLING STONE “at home” WEB SERIES + BANDCAMP WAIVES REVENUE SHARE THIS FRIDAY MAY 1st!

Hey folks, hope you’re all staying safe and well during these odd times. Since I’ve been in self-isolation I released a surprise album (Songs From The Apartment), been writing, reading, watching old horror movies and playing some online shows. You may have caught some of them on Facebook and Instagram or live from my apartment exclusives such as AmericanaUK’s “mini-gig” series. Well, […]

26 Apr 2020

“On Your Own” live from the apartment

“On Your Own” from my 2nd album ‘Farewell Ghost Town’ (2006) has been floating around in my head lately. Eerie to have some of these words that I wrote when I was 20 or 21 be so relevant during these times. Here’s a clip of me from the apartment playing it today, a rainy Sunday […]

Globe & Mail + Toronto Star
21 Apr 2020

Globe & Mail + Toronto Star

I chatted with The Toronto Star as well as The Globe & Mail here in Canada about how myself and others in the arts are being affected to the pandemic. I’ve been staying busy and keeping healthy body and spirit but of course it’s a stressful time for us all. As some of you have […]

Instagram livestream April 11th!
6 Apr 2020

Instagram livestream April 11th!

Hey all, Hope you’re keeping well and safe. For those who are not on Facebook and missed my 7 show ‘tour’, I’ll be playing an Instagram live online show Saturday April 11th, 3pm EDT. If we’re not connected yet and you’re on Instagram, follow here: http://instagram.com/jerrylegermusic If you would like to request a song, send […]

5 Apr 2020

AmericanaUK Exclusive “mini-gig”

Thank to AmericanaUK for asking me to be part of their “Mini-Gig” web series recently. Watch two performances filmed in my Toronto apartment for “Canvas Of Gold” from Time Out For Tomorrow and “Ticket Bought” from the new surprise digital-only album Songs From The Apartment. WATCH HERE: https://americana-uk.com/exclusive-auk-mini-gig-jerry-leger Keep well and stay safe!

"THE SHOW MUST GO ONline" begins this Thursday on the Facebook page
24 Mar 2020

“THE SHOW MUST GO ONline” begins this Thursday on the Facebook page

Just announced! “THE SHOW MUST GO ONline.” Beginning this Thursday I will be live streaming here on the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/jerrylegermusic/) Since we had to postpone a lot of shows this Spring, each show will have a special greeting to a country where we were scheduled to appear. Donations (if possible of course) can be […]

SURPRISE ALBUM RELEASED TODAY! Download 'Songs From The Apartment.'
20 Mar 2020

SURPRISE ALBUM RELEASED TODAY! Download ‘Songs From The Apartment.’

SURPRISE ALBUM! Hey folks, I hope you are all keeping well in these current times we’re dealing with. I decided to release a digital-only album available on Bandcamp today called ‘Songs From The Apartment’ for a low price but you can pay more if you’re in the position to. As you know, so many have […]

16 Mar 2020

Upcoming Euro tour postponed, Canadian dates cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

Hello everyone,Our upcoming European tour has been postponed and is being rescheduled for Spring 2021.Stay tuned to http://www.jerryleger.com for updates and please join the mailing list located on our site. Other upcoming Canadian shows will be cancelled as we all try to get through this difficult time. I have been brainstorming some ways to stay connected with […]

Interview in Feb issue of UK's hifi+ Magazine! On stands now
27 Feb 2020

Interview in Feb issue of UK’s hifi+ Magazine! On stands now

Friends in the UK, pick up your copy of Feb’s HiFi Plus Magazine on stands now. I chatted with Sean Hannam about writing, recording and digging records.We’ll be playing some UK dates this April:*April 21st – The Greystones, Sheffield*April 22nd – Green Note, London*April 23rd – Broadcast, Glasgow*April 24th – O’Rileys, Hull*April 25th – ‘The Roman Lakes’, Stockport*April 26th – The Railway Inn, […]

European tour begins in 2 months!
8 Feb 2020

European tour begins in 2 months!

We can’t wait to get back overseas to play for you all! More info and ticket links on our TOUR page. Poster by Pearl Jr.

14 Jan 2020

American Songwriter premieres new rotoscope video “Read Between the Lines.”

Many thanks to American Songwriter for premiering the brand new rotoscope animated video for “Read Between the Lines” off of the new record ‘Time Out For Tomorrow.’ Read about it in the article and then watch the uniquely creative video by Karly McCloskey: https://americansongwriter.com/jerry-leger-read-between-the-lines-video-new-album/tina-benitez-eves/

30 Dec 2019

HOLIDAY SALE, SPAIN DATES ADDED AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! THANKS FOR A GREAT 2019!

Hey all! We’ve come to the end of another year. I want to say thank you for all the support and for listening to the new record Time Out For Tomorrow. Also thankful to read all the nice words that have been written and having it on year-end best of lists via AmericanaUK, AltCountrynl, Hamburg’s […]

Canadian Release Shows next week / European Tour announced + rave reviews for the new LP!
21 Nov 2019

Canadian Release Shows next week / European Tour announced + rave reviews for the new LP!

Hey all! First of all, thank you to everyone who has been listening and digging the new album Time Out For Tomorrow. It’s been out for almost two weeks here in Canada and overseas. It gets its physical release in the US tomorrow, Friday November 22nd. Many thanks to popular US music website The Bluegrass […]

New album out now and Rolling Stone gives it 4.5 out of 5 in Europe!
11 Nov 2019

New album out now and Rolling Stone gives it 4.5 out of 5 in Europe!

Hey gang! I’m excited that my new record Time Out For Tomorrow is now available! It received a 4.5 out of 5 review in the European edition of Rolling Stone Magazine out of Berlin this month saying “Time Out For Tomorrow is his masterpiece.” It’s the hippest Rolling Stone in the world, putting one of […]

15 Oct 2019

EASTERN CANADIAN TOUR DATES BEGIN THIS THURS / BOB MERSEREAU REVIEW / JIM CUDDY & MORE!

Hey gang, I’m looking forward to heading out East to begin a run of shows leading up to the release of the new record Time Out For Tomorrow (to be released November 8th). I’ll be in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, starting with this Thursday at Tipsy Muse Cafe in Fredericton. Check […]

Pre-order the new album TIME OUT FOR TOMORROW now / Ron Sexsmith tweet
6 Oct 2019

Pre-order the new album TIME OUT FOR TOMORROW now / Ron Sexsmith tweet

Thanks to Ron Sexsmith for the surprise tweet a few nights ago. Glad he’s digging the album. Time Out For Tomorrow is now available to pre-order on white vinyl (limited edition and won’t be sold in stores), black vinyl, CD and a white vinyl/baseball tee bundle at a special price. We also have a few […]

19 Sep 2019

In the new issue of UNCUT Magazine

Thanks so much to Rob Hughes at  UNCUT Magazine in the UK for the little write up about the anticipation for the upcoming album Time Out For Tomorrow. The album comes out November 8th on Latent Recordings / Warner (CAN) / Proper (UK&EU) / Redeye (US) produced by Michael Timmins of Cowboy Junkies.

6 Sep 2019

New Video Premiere & digital pre-save/pre-order for the upcoming album +Tour Dates

VIDEO PREMIERE! “Canvas of Gold’s world-weary country-rock weaves its magic to minimalist visuals reminiscent of The Replacements’ classic anti-videos from the ’80s.” Concept, editing and filming by LPPhotographs. Thanks to Laura Proctor, Tonisha Dumaresq, Leslie Armstrong and Sean Whelan for taking part. Exclusive premiere via Tinnitist here: https://tinnitist.com/2019/09/06/jerry-leger-canvas-of-gold-exclusive-video-premiere/ Pre-save / pre-order download the upcoming album […]

3 Sep 2019

AmericanaUK announces the overseas release of ‘Time Out For Tomorrow’

Thanks to AmericanaUK for announcing the upcoming album Time Out For Tomorrow which will be released November 8th on Cowboy Junkies label Latent Recordings and distributed throughout the UK and Europe via Proper Music. It will be distributed in Canada by Warner Music and Red Eye in the United States. Take a look at the […]

26 Aug 2019

Follow on Spotify for a chance to win a signed copy of the upcoming album!

Hey folks, if you haven’t already, please follow on Spotify. When you do you’ll have a chance to win an autographed copy of the upcoming album Time Out For Tomorrow on vinyl! Link here: https://ffm.to/jerryleger_follow?fbclid=IwAR1LVlcLDHnHKw7FvagH9143cyru4upIO0rv3G933eWgudLmxy-nlZ0XHSU

22 Aug 2019

New album ‘Time Out For Tomorrow’ announced & opening track premiered!

Hey folks, Very excited to announce that my new album Time Out For Tomorrow produced by Michael Timmins of Cowboy Junkies will be out November 8th on Latent Recordings / Warner (CAN) / Red Eye (US) / Proper (UK/EU). Thanks to Glide Magazine for premiering the opening track “Canvas of Gold.” Read a little bit […]

14 Aug 2019

Newfoundland debut This Friday in St. John’s!

I’m excited to play solo this Friday August 16th at The Ship w/ David Picco Band in St. John’s. It’ll be my Newfoundland debut where my Dad is from. He grew up in Mount Pearl and I’m excited to visit family and explore his roots while there. My musican uncle Ronnie Rose is there too. […]

8 Jul 2019

Early show July 17th at The Dakota in Toronto

Hey folks, Please join us next Wednesday, July 17th at The Dakota Tavern in Toronto for an early show, doors 6pm, music 7-9. Aaron Comeau opens the show. We’ll be playing some tunes from the upcoming album and more. Adv tix: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jerry-leger-the-situation-with-aaron-comeau-tickets-63439786108?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR3Tmg83ZCy8IpoTeTug7BZoDJB-urHwVgWOsaf3iyCfXc1Q-uyuBgHz_Ow Also coming up, Saturday July 20th in Ottawa at Irene’s Pub. More info […]

13 Jun 2019

Fun night curated by Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo + Special summer Toronto show announced!

Thanks to the folks who came out this past Tuesday to The Horseshoe in Toronto. I was happy to be part of a NXNE night curated by Jim Cuddy. He was a class act and we joined a gang together and put our uniforms on. My next show in Toronto will be a special full […]

5 Jun 2019

Recording today w/ Don Stevenson (of Moby Grape) & Tim Bovaconti

Fun session with Don Stevenson (Moby Grape) & Tim Bovaconti at “Tim’s Garage” in Toronto working on a tune of mine. An honour! Maybe release it as a 45 next year.

31 May 2019

Thanks Europe! Flying home to Toronto from Frankfurt now

Well, that was a fun 7-week tour in Europe & the UK. Thanks to everyone who came out to the shows and everyone we worked with, our agents, promoters, writers, venue staff, etc… We’re grateful for all of our supporters. We can’t wait to do it all over again. Of course wanna thank my bandmates […]

7 May 2019

Q & A with UK’s “Say It With Garage Flowers”

It was great to chat with Sean Hannam for his UK blog “Say It With Garage Flowers.” Read it here: https://sayitwithgarageflowers.com/2019/04/28/ive-become-more-aware-of-what-a-crazy-life-im-living/

5 May 2019

Successful Switzerland debut and BKA Bern article

Well, We had a great UK tour and the beginning of our European dates couldn’t have gone better. Thanks so much to everyone who came out to our Bern and Opland shows in Switzerland. We still have dates throughout Europe for the entire month of May. Take a look at the TOUR page for more […]

18 Apr 2019

Watch a couple clips care of Onder Invloed in Groningen

We’re having a great time so far playing shows in the UK. You can check out the dates on the TOUR page. I also wanted to share a couple of clips. It was great to play a couple of tunes this past November before our performance at Take Root Fest in Groningen with Matthji Van […]

11 Apr 2019

UK & EUROPEAN TOUR BEGINS THIS SATURDAY / Q & A with AmericanaUK and more

This Saturday we begin our next UK & European tour. We’ll be starting things off with a couple Record Store Day appearances at Music’s Not Dead in Bexhill and Union Music Store in Lewes. That night we’ll appear at The Ramblin’ Roots Revue in High Wycombe for a 9pm set. On hand we’ll have limited […]

1 Apr 2019

Thanks to Mark Underwood at AmericanaUK for sharing UK dates!

We’re getting close to leaving and starting our first leg of the tour which will be in the UK. AmericanaUK just shared our dates and some info on the new compilation Too Broke To Die: Retrospective 2005-2019. Read the article here: https://americana-uk.com/jerry-leger-and-the-situation-return-to-the-uk

28 Mar 2019

Rootstime in Belgium raves about ‘Too Broke To Die’ ahead of tour

Thanks to Rootstime.be for the great review of the compilation Too Broke To Die: Retrospective 2005-2019. You’ll only be able to get it on CD at our UK & European tour dates such as these ones in The Netherlands: *10 mei 2019: Qbus Club Leiden, Leiden, NL *24 mei 2019: VANSLAG, Borger, NL *29 mei […]

25 Mar 2019

AmericanaUK shares “You Really Got It So Bad” video

Thanks to AmericanaUK for sharing the video for the previously unreleased “You Really Got It So Bad” from the compilation Too Broke To Die: Retrospective 2005-2019 available to stream/download this Friday March 29th. It’ll also be available on limited edition CD at the upcoming UK & European TOUR DATES. Watch the video here: https://americana-uk.com/video-jerry-leger-the-situation-you-really-got-it-so-bad

20 Mar 2019

Dakota (early show) this Friday in Toronto!

This Friday March 22nd, we’ll be playing our last Toronto full-band show for a while. It’s happening at The Dakota Tavern, doors at 6pm and the music starts at 7 with our friends, Juno award-winner Julian Fauth & Ken Yoshioka. Show wraps up around 9. We’ll have some copies on hand of our upcoming compilation […]

18 Mar 2019

Rocking Magpie in the UK reviews ‘Too Broke To Die’ / Another Latent Lounge video posted

As we gear up to play The Dakota in Toronto this Friday March 22nd(doors 6pm / Show 7pm) and then head overseas again for a 7-week tour, we’ve made another Latent Lounge video posted. This time it’s “Things Are Changing ‘Round Here” opening for labelmates Skydiggers. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/o8DCokHO1VM Thanks to The Rocking Magpie […]

13 Mar 2019

Old Church Theatre this Friday in Trenton, ON!

Looking forward to playing the beautiful and intimate Old Church Theatre again this Friday March 15th. There are still some tickets left! Dan Mock will join me on upright bass and vocals. Hope to see you if you’re in and around Trenton. Adv tix and more info here: https://oldchurch.ca/event/jerry-leger/

31 Jan 2019

Watch the brand new video “You Really Got It So Bad”

WATCH! BRAND NEW VIDEO starring Charlie for the previously unreleased “You Really Got It So Bad” off of the upcoming compilation ‘Too Broke To Die: Retrospective 2005-2019’ available digitally March 29th worldwide & physically (limited edition) at all April/May European Tour Dates only. Filmed & Edited by LPPhotographs. Song produced by Michael Timmins of Cowboy […]

24 Jan 2019

Mijl op Zeven Festival May 30th in Ospel, Netherlands added!

I’ll be returning to UK & Europe for 7 weeks this April & May with The Situation’s Dan Mock on bass and Kyle Sullivan on drums. Happy to add another date May 30th in Ospel, NL at the Mijl op Zeven Festival. Tickets on sale here: https://www.ticketcrew.nl/tickets/festival-mijl-op-zeven?fbclid=IwAR0SNiw54BJ6xl8bJCiZGeDG9vIzw5IcYJ3Wmlaov_UetL35kywaIT7z_sY

19 Jan 2019

Back to Europe & UK this April and May / Retrospective Compilation

Hey folks, I’ll be heading back overseas this April and May for a bunch of trio shows featuring Dan Mock on bass and Kyle Sullivan on drums (both of The Situation). To coincide with the tours we’ll be releasing a compilation titled ‘Too Broke To Die : A Retrospective 2005-2019’ on March 29th. It’ll be […]

29 Dec 2018

Thank you for an amazing year! / Nonsense and Heartache makes AmericanaUK’s Top albums of 2018

Photo: LPPhotographs Hey all! I want to start off by thanking everyone who helped make 2018 the best of my career so far. This year saw two European tours, cross Canada tours, the European re-release of the album Nonsense and Heartache, a full page feature in the German Rolling Stone (Nonsense and Heartache also rose […]

15 Dec 2018

Horseshoe Tonight in Toronto! Last show of the year

Hey folks! What a great year it’s been for us and thank you for the ongoing support. Tonight, Dec 15th we’ll play our last show of 2018 in our hometown at The Horseshoe Tavern, supporting Union Duke. Gavin Gardiner of The Wooden Sky opens the show. Doors at 9pm, they’re might be a few tickets […]

5 Dec 2018

Sophomore album from side project, The Del Fi’s out today!

Today, I release the 2nd album from my wild ‘n’ wonderful side project, The Del Fi’s  titled ‘Residuals’ Follow the link to stream it and if you dig, please consider downloading or ordering on CD (comes with download). Features 10 brand new songs that I wrote, then recorded with a cast of 18 Del Fi’s […]

3 Dec 2018

BANDCAMP MERCH DECEMBER SALE – 50% OFF!

Photo: LPPhotographs Happy Holidays everyone! All Vinyl (w/ download), CDs (w/ download) and downloads are 50% off in our Bandcamp Merch Store for the whole month of December. It includes all the albums from the Self Titled debut to our previous release, Early Riser (not all selections are avail on Vinyl and CD). My current […]

20 Nov 2018

Listen to a track from side project, The Del Fi’s upcoming album ‘Residuals’ out Dec 5th!

Photo: LPPhotographs Hey folks, I wanted to share a track from the upcoming album Residuals by my side project, The Del Fi’s. Just like the first album it was recorded live off the floor in one day at The Trailer Studio in the East End of Toronto. It features 18 musicians (including myself) feeding off […]

7 Nov 2018

Back from another great tour in Europe! / This Thursday night at Horseshoe in Toronto

It’s great to be back home in Toronto after another successful tour of Europe, our 2nd this year. Thank you to everyone who came out to the shows, we had such a great time. A big highlight was playing to a very engaged capacity crowd at the Take Root Fest in Groningen this past Saturday. […]

23 Oct 2018

Back to Europe this Friday! / Thanks to Altcountry.nl

Hey folks, The Situation and I are very excited to return to Europe this Friday for a short run of shows including the Take Root Fest with Kurt Vile, Father John Misty, Neko Case, Trampled By Turtles (who we’ll be playing with in Amsterdam) and more. Check out the link here for dates and more […]

20 Oct 2018

Watch Jerry & Kyle on CTV Halifax / Last show of the duo tour tonight in Mount Stewart, PEI

Hey all, We had a great time on this special tour and the last show is already happening tonight, Saturday October 20th at Trailside Inn, Mount Stewart, PEI. Doors are 6:30 / Music is 8:00 starting with us and then Liam Corcoran (of Two Hours Traffic). We hope to see. This past Monday, Kyle and […]

19 Oct 2018

2 shows left on our special duo tour – Tonight in Berwick, NS & Tomorrow in Mount Stewart PEI

Kyle Sullivan and I have had a great duo tour out East, seeing old and new faces and playing off each either every night, making each show different. We have two more wonderful shows left and we’re really looking forward to them. Tonight (Oct 19) we’re at The Union Street in Berwick, NS. Sarah McInnis […]

8 Oct 2018

‘You, Me and The Horse’ 10th anniversary sale + previously unreleased outtake / Jerry & Kyle duo tour kicks off tomorrow!

Hey gang, Well, 10 years sure does fly by. My 3rd album, ‘You, Me and The Horse’ produced by Josh Finlayson (of Skydiggers) and Tim Bovaconti was released October 7th, 2008. Recorded when I was 22 and released when I was 23, the sound we were going for was originally inspired by the production of […]

2 Oct 2018

Eastern Canadian duo tour starts next week + European dates w/ The Situation

Photo: LPPhotographs Hey everyone, Kyle Sullivan and I are looking forward to hitting the road next week for a string of special duo shows. We’ll kick it off in our hometown of Toronto at our old haunt, Castro’s Lounge Tuesday October 9th (John Lennon’s birthday). The dates will bring us to the East Coast of […]

11 Sep 2018

Eastern Canadian Tour with longtime drummer Kyle Sullivan next month!

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT! Kyle Sullivan and I have been playing together for almost 15 years and we’ll be hitting the road for some special Eastern Canadian shows next month. It’ll take us from our hometown to PEI before meeting up with the rest of The Situation and heading back to Europe. Check out the dates below […]

16 Aug 2018

Fall EURO tour announced + “Under the Influence” live videos / Ontario dates with Raleigh’s Kenny Roby begin tonight!

Tonight I’ll be in Thornbury, ON for a house show with Raleigh, NC’s Kenny Roby, beginning a string of dates together. Kenny and his band Six String Drag we’re very important in the early years of Americana as a genre. He gained fans and supporters in Steve Earle (who signed and produced them), Ryan Adams, […]

17 Jul 2018

WESTERN CANADIAN TOUR BEGINS!

We begin a west coast run tomorrow night (Wed July 18th) in Winnipeg at Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club. It all starts at 9pm with our special guest Richard Inman. Richard will also be joining us July 24 in Calgary at Ironwood. Check out the dates below and we’ll see you out there. Tell […]

6 Jul 2018

WESTERN CANADIAN TOUR BEGINS JULY 18TH / AUG DATES ANNOUNCED WITH KENNY ROBY

Photo: LPPhotographs Hey there, The Situation and I are excited to begin a short run of shows in Western Canada including Ness Creek Music Fest in Saskatoon. The first date is Wed July 18th at Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club in Winnipeg. Check below for the full list of dates. If you’re in Toronto […]

19 Jun 2018

WESTERN CANADIAN TOUR IN JULY!

We’re looking forward to this run of Western Canadian dates next month! WESTERN CANADIAN TOUR DATES: *July 18 – Winnipeg, MB, Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, 8pm *July 19 – Gimli, MB, Ship & Plough, 10pm *July 20 – Regina, SK, The Mercury Cafe & Grill *July 21 & 22 – Saskatoon, SK, Ness […]

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