‘Nonsense and Heartache’ is the review of the day over at Bob Mersereau’s popular blog, http://top100canadianblog.blogspot.ca/2017/04/music-review-of-day-jerry-leger.html?m=1 The review ends with “he employs powerful language that intensifies the impact. The only problem with these albums is trying to decide which to play first.” Bob has been a great supporter over the years. A little background on […]
The new album ‘Nonsense and Heartache’ debuted at #37 on !earshot Top 50 Canadian national & community charts this week! http://www.earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm Source: Jerry Leger
Here we are covering Cowboy Junkies tune “To Love Is To Bury” live from the Latent Lounge at Monarch Tavern last Wednesday. The last night of the series is tomorrow and we’ll be opening for labelmates Skydiggers following a covers set featuring different Latent Recordings artists. It’s sold out! See you there.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWbkBPp0KRU&feature=youtu.be “Speaks to […]
First of all, thanks again to everyone who came out to the ‘Nonsense and Heartache’ release show and making it SOLD OUT. We had quite the night. Here’s a shot from the show by Laura Proctor. Had the pleasure of hangin’ and talkin’ about the new record with my buddy Jeff Woods the other week. […]
We’ve been having a grand ole time being part of the “Latent Lounge” at The Monarch. Last week we covered a song by one of my favourite artists, Lightnin’ Hopkins. I was joined by James McKie on fiddle, Dan Mock on bass and Pete Timmins on drums. You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiX50ULvyMk Looking forward […]
“…navigates multiple terrains with confidence and flare. The decision to combine these short records into one album allows vastly different, but equally compelling experiences to coexist.” Read the full 8/10 ‘Nonsense and Heartache’ review from The Spill Magazine. Source: Jerry Leger
Hey gang, Very excited that my new album, the 2-record set, ‘Nonsense And Heartache’ produced by Michael Timmins is officially available today via Latent Recordings/Warner Music Canada. My 8th release is the most ambitious record I’ve made so far, a bit of a concept showcasing the two main sides of me musically. ‘Nonsense’ is a […]
The first review of the new double LP ‘Nonsense and Heartache’ (out tomorrow, March 31st) has come in, written by Kyle Mullin at Exclaim! “He stays true to his own direct style, which makes the poetic moments here all the more poignant…the chemistry between him and his backing band is combustible…no shortage of elaborate artistry […]
This Saturday I’ll be at Long & McQuade in Kingston discussing writing & performing, playing a few tunes and taking questions during a free songwriting clinic. It starts at 2pm. That night I’ll stick around in Kingston to play during earth hour 8:30-9:30 for Mill St. Lights Out at The Pilot House. Of course I’ll […]
Hey gang, Happy to let you know that the new 2-record set ‘Nonsense and Heartache’ can be streamed over at Exclaim! ahead of its March 31st release. Read a bit about the album and stream it here: http://exclaim.ca/music/article/jerry_leger-nonsense_and_heartache_album_stream Also, there’s still some tickets left for the Toronto release show at The Monarch Tavern April 5th, […]