Announcing the release of a 5 song EP we recorded at The Trailer before it was forced to close its doors. The studio was bulldozed to make room for some East End Condos, but that’s not nearly the most interesting Trailer story. It is also where we filmed the Southern Souls videos for Miles To Morning. There ought to be a book… …read the rest.
Hello folks, We are all feeling the weight of the pandemic. I’ve had at least 40 gigs over 2 months instantly vanish over 2 days. I am eternally grateful for our fan support and how it allows me to make a living performing with so many of my favourite musicians and songwriters (Jerry Leger, Rebecca Everett, Quique Escamilla, et al)…. …read the rest.
We’ve had a lot of great reviews for Time Out For Tomorrow so far, Jerry and the band are grateful that more people are getting into this record and the animated video for the song “Read Between the Lines.” Rolling Stone in Europe gave Time Out For Tomorrow a 4.5/5 and calls it a masterpiece, in addition to UK’s UNCUT featuring… …read the rest.
ISpy has a new short film of a medley of two original songs by iSpy; Bring Your Swing and L’Oiseau Qui Chante Thank you to Factor Canada for allowing us the opportunity to film this fun little promo video. DIR: @ferarrioja DP: @karljanisse WARDROBE: @nathanblack_costumes HMU: @beautybets.mua & @meeraakhaan EDITOR: @walter_on_film COLOUR: @evankspicer / @alteregopost PAs:… …read the rest.
I am very excited to be leaving in a few hours on the very first Jerry Leger & The Situation European and UK Tour! Check out jerryleger.com for details and follow us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook for updates.
The first Latent Lounge show is this Wednesday at Monarch Tavern in Toronto. The record release party for Jerry Leger’s album “Nonsense and Heartache” on April 5th includes an early set of songs from Trinity Sessions by the Cowboy Junkies performed by artists from the Latent Recordings roster, an opening set by Ivy Marie, and on the final night we open for the… …read the rest.
To celebrate the end of another great year living in Toronto I recorded a song called “Benson Ave” and put together a fun video of highlights from our travels. The new tune is a funky instrumental featuring friends and colleagues Alan Zemaitis on the Hammond organ, Chris Butcher on trombone, and Marito Marques on drums. You can download it for free on Soundcloud and click here to… …read the rest.
Last week The Quique Escamilla Band played at WOMEX16 in Santiago de Compostela. Our showcase went great and we spent the rest of the week meeting inspiring musicians and progressive people who work hard to promote music from all over the world. As much as I love to travel it feels great to be home and releasing some new music. This Friday, Nov 18th a new side-project… …read the rest.
I will never forget the day we recorded “Crowd Pleaser”. Thirteen musicians arrived randomly to The Trailer and recorded this 11 track album of untouched spontaneous rock and roll. “Crowd Pleaser” is essential listening for folks like me who appreciate live-off-the-floor music like The Basement Tapes, and top shelf rock & roll poetry. “…Jerry Leger is a Toronto singer/songwriter, and one of… …read the rest.
Compadres! It has arrived! This is a photo of Mr. QuiQue Escamilla holding his 2014 CFMA (Canadian Folk Music Award) for World Solo Artist of the Year, and I am holding the JUNO award for QuiQue’s album “500 Years Of Night.” Click on the album’s name to download it from iTunes along with a 16 page booklet of lyrics and very powerful photography. The album brings to light… …read the rest.
