The Oldest Child

Artist Information

Biography

Bio: Since 2009 this symbolic story through music has been known as The Oldest Child. Evolving in the talent rich Peterborough and the Kawarthas, solo musician and self-proclaimed axe swinging lumberjack, Lee Appleby, writes and composes all original guitar based folk music. The music is sourced from everyday life, unexplainable phenomenon, constant self discovery and of all things; emotion. Appleby's emotionally driven songwriting; with its deep acoustic melodies and lyrics, tell a story about growth, failure, turmoil, persistence, success and the forest; to which he calls his home.

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- The Oldest Child

Instrumentation

Lee Appleby
- Guitar
- Vocals
- Songwriting
- Composer

Discography

EP - Coming in 2012!

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Youtube.com
• CBC Radio 3
• Reverbnation

Audio

• For Your Ears
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• Sweet Jonny B
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• Ode to the Express (Live at Coronation Hall)
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• High In Love (Live at Coronation Hall)
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• Don't Worry Papa
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Video

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Press

• The Oldest Child put on a first rate show! [+ Show ]
  

  "The Oldest Child put on a first rate show at our St. Paddy's Day event and kept the audience entert..."The Oldest Child put on a first rate show at our St. Paddy's Day event and kept the audience entertained and wanting more. With a mix of Irish themed covers, appropriate for the day and some originals, all with the unique sound of The Oldest Child I can't wait to see him again and hope he's available for our next event."
  - Dave Dame, Runner's Life Owner/Director
  www.runnerslife.ca

• June 20th
  

  "...a very talented individual."

• Lyric-focused storytelling [+ Show ]
  

  "His lyric-focused, storytelling style is an experience whether he performs his original tune or off..."His lyric-focused, storytelling style is an experience whether he performs his original tune or offers his own take on a classic" - Garry Dalrymple, The Blind Beggar Pub Nov. '11

• talented and polished [+ Show ]
  

  ""He's an incredibly talented and polished musician - make sure you arrive early, you won't be disap...""He's an incredibly talented and polished musician - make sure you arrive early, you won't be disappointed!" - Alix Cook/Dan Wolovick , Rancho Relaxo, Jan. '10

Setlist

Typical Set List:
- Forever Last Kiss
- Ode to the Express
- Don't Worry Papa
- Sweet Johnny B
- Worst Valentine to Be...
- Singles Bar
- Your Ears
- Girl from the Coast
- Old Sailors' Mother's
- Can't Take me Out
- The Trees
- Rest our Head

**Covers as well get thrown in to the mix, to extend set times**

Set list can occupy anywhere from 30minutes to one hour.

Basic Requirements

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