In support of his debut release, Inland, folk artist Leif Vollebekk will be playing in and around Ontario, Quebec, and the east coast in early 2010. Inland will be released January 19th by Nevado Records (Bahamas, Yukon Blonde) on CD and 12 inch vinyl. Also available will be an iTunes exclusive version that includes a live recording of “Don’t Go to Klaksvik” and a previously unreleased track “Te og Kaffi”. The Montreal singer-songwriter has made a name for himself in Canada and around the world thanks to his organic and honest live performances. Having shared stages with Elliot Brood, Basia Bulat, and Royal Wood, it is just a short amount of time before Vollebekk is recognized as one of this countries finest exports. Tour dates announced below.
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BIO
There is a hole in this big, fast, technicolor city. A big, gaping, black hole. And Montreal folk artist Leif Vollebekk, is frantically trying to fill it. With his organic folk songs and sensitive melodies, scraping along minimalist guitar strums, Vollebekk’s debut full length Inland and live shows, somehow, stop time. Giving the city a moment to breathe and reflect, Vollebekk fills this hole with warm-hearted compositions. And, at the sound of his last strum, the city goes back to a booming rage.
Wearing his heart on his sleeve, Vollebekk independently released his beautiful debut album Inland, and has just returned from a tour out East, which included playing alongside Elephant Stone, Basia Bulat, Elliot Brood, Royal Wood, and also making an appearance at Pop Montreal. A Blacksheep Inn favourite, Vollebekk, with his captivating live sets, has made a name for himself in some of Canada’s most competitive music communities; Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.
The songs on Inland balance on the edge of emotional heartbreak, and bottled up tasteful discretion, both lyrically and instrumentally. His dynamic vocal timbre seems to make the songs classic, even before they are played. His music is timeless and real, with the same oddities as Bob Dylan and the raw intensity, reminiscent of Jeff Buckley. Seriously honest songs, even when it’s hard to be honest. A multi-instrumentalist in the true meaning of the word, Vollebekk rotates between acoustic and electric guitar, piano, violin, and harmonica, often looping instruments together. Always leaving his songs space and room to breathe, building up with full band accompaniment and stripping down to silent one-man-empty-room compositions.
Now signed to rising independent Toronto label, Nevado Records, alongside the countries best (Bahamas, Yukon Blonde, Fox Jaws, and The Paint Movement), the time has come for this modest musician to take a few steps away from humble small-town beginnings, and into the arms of national, and international respect and adoration. Just wait and watch as the subtle beauty of Vollebekk’s music embraces new listeners far and wide.
TOUR DATES
Jan. 16 @ Cafe Deckuf, OTTAWA
Jan. 19 @ The Mansion, KINGSTON
Jan. 21 @ Phog Lounge, WINDSOR
Jan. 22 @ Cameron House, TORONTO
Jan. 28 @ In the Dead of the Winter Festival, HALIFAX
Jan. 29 @ Cafe Aberdeen, MONCTON
Jan. 30 @ Cafe Ampersand, CHARLOTTETOWN
Feb. 6 @ Blacksheep Inn, OTTAWA (*In the Dead of Winter Festival)
Feb. 12 @ L’Astral, MONTREAL (w. Basia Bulat)
Feb. 13 @ First Baptist Church, OTTAWA (w. Basia Bulat)
Feb. 27 @ Casa Del Popolo, MONTREAL
*More tour dates to be announced soon on Myspace.
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