David Leask
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | Established. Jan 01, 1992 | INDIE | AFM
Music
Press
"Leask brings to his music a compellingly honest baring of the soul" - Toronto Star
"Since he first dominated the Unisong Country/Folk category in 2003 by achieving first and second place results, Leask has become the most consistent Canadian songwriting competition winner." - Nick Krewen
"Leask writes great songs... I've added him to an amazing group of talent that includes John Prine, Joe Henry and John Hiatt." - Brandon Sun
"In Tightrope Of Dreams" Leask has crafted a superb CD. " - Mississauga News
"Leask writes great songs... I've added him to an amazing group of talent that includes John Prine, Joe Henry and John Hiatt." - Brandon Sun
"Leask's Celtic/Folk/Pop sound, his songs, and his vocal treatment (there's a hint of Van Morrison here) all make for a pretty exciting ride. " - Country Music News
"Leask's natural talent in putting words to music is a folklorist's dream, mindful of the old coffee house days" - RPM
"Leask's Celtic/Folk/Pop sound, his songs, and his vocal treatment (there's a hint of Van Morrison here) all make for a pretty exciting ride. " - Country Music News
"This is tough, straight-ahead music with a clear understanding of how to seduce a CD player." - The Edmonton Sun
"The music is powerful with excellent songs and killer musical back-up. Leask has a strong career in front of him both as an artist and a songwriter." - The Record
Discography
Still working on that hot first release.
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"Dave was such a rare treat to discover - one of those genuine talents with a truly natural connection between his guitar, his voice and his lyrics - a rare original."
- Shari Ulrich, Songwriters Association of Canada
"Leask brings to his music a compellingly honest baring of the soul"
Toronto Star
"We were lucky to have David here as part of our last season and I wanted to let you know how awesome he is. His songwriting is beautiful and in concert he is able to tell stories which draw the audience into the web he is spinning. I would recommend him to anyone wanting to host a show. "
- A. MacDonald, Stonecroft Folk Concert Series
Originally from Scotland, David is a powerful performing songwriter, who has built an artistic bridge between the influences of his birthplace and the fresh possibilities of his adopted Canadian home to produce three critically-acclaimed CD's and numerous international songwriting awards. Songwriters Magazine called David, "the most consistent Canadian songwriting competition winner." His brand new CD, Underneath, is a soul-stirring collection of songs that marks Leasks first full album release in over 8 years. This record ushers in a new artistic era for the multi-award winner whos been compared to such master musical storytellers as John Prine and John Hiatt. An album of road-tested songs, Underneath interweaves influences from both sides of the Atlantic in an exhilarating, genre-surfing journey that beautifully traverses rhythm and bluegrass, celtic and soul, roots and rock. A seasoned and commanding performer, Leask has been honoured with the Mississauga Performing Artist of the Year Award for his passionate, affable and story-filled live performances. Equally comfortable performing solo, duo or with a full band, he has charmed audiences across Canada with the power of his performance in both word and song and has inspired audiences who have participated in his songwriting workshops.
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