DAVID LEASK on The Drew Marshall Show

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Traditional Celtic tunes, soulful roots-rock originals and high-energy covers that he makes his own, David Leasks seamless combination of looping and effect pedals deliver an amazingly rich, big sound. Originally from Jedburgh, 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 five critically-acclaimed CD's and numerous international songwriting awards in different genres. Songwriters Magazine called David, "the most consistent Canadian songwriting competition winner." His sixth and latest recording, "Six in 6/8" was just released in February. A seasoned and commanding performer, having played over 2500 gigs in the last 20+ years, David’s music draws from roots rock, Celtic and country, topped up with a pop sensibility that brings to mind the talents of Van Morrison and David Gray. David’s live show is always musically rich, high energy and heartfelt, whether he’s playing solo, in a trio or backed by his 5-piece band. A gifted songwriting teacher, David has been a songwriting mentor for 10 years with the School Alliance of Student Songwriters, on the songwriting faculty for Guitar Workshop Plus, and has conducted numerous songwriting workshops at Folk Festivals and on behalf of the Songwriters Association of Canada.