Leeroy and Dustin Bentall recently taped a studio performance and interview together for UMFM while in Winnipeg for the Western Canadian Music Awards. They were joined by the producer of both their albums, John Ellis, and Leeroy plays songs from his new record Depression River along with some new blue grass songs he’s been working on. It’s worth a listen so go check it out here.

When people think of roots-rock, the Southern half of the USA usually springs to mind. But for the last seven years, singer-songwriter Leeroy Stagger has been spreading his own whiskey-soaked, jean-jacket-sportin’ style of Canuck-bred Americana. Now, as critics and fans gear up for the release of Stagger’s third full-length album, Depression River (Boompa/EMI) in stores today, one thing is evident — Stagger has veered away from his past mainstream pop appeal and run headlong into playing country music with the sweat, tears…

Canadiana troubadour Leeroy Stagger is back with Depression River. The follow-up to 2004’s critically acclaimed Beautiful House will be available in stores across Canada this Tuesday.

Stagger’s childhood in Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley turned out to be the unintentional theme of the record. In the title track he refers to the death of his brother — a real-life tragedy that occurred when his brother drowned in the river running through their backyard when Leeroy was only 5 years old. “It was really surreal.…

This fall will see Leeroy Stagger return with Depression River. Stagger’s fourth release in as many years highlights his ability to find drama in the banality of everyday life. From full out broken beer bottle rock to the aching ballad of a broken hearted dreamer, Depression River is a whiskey-soaked, full-bodied recording of a powerful singer-songwriter only just starting to come into his own.

Upcoming Shows

09-05: Vancouver, UBC Live at Lunch
09-16: Tofino, The Legion
09-17: Duncan, The Garage Showroom
09-20: Nanaimo, Queen’s Pub
09-23: Victoria, The…

Alt-country/Americana rockers Leeroy Stagger and the Sinking Hearts will be performing June 30th in London, England’s Trafalgar Square, celebrating Canada Day alongside fellow Canadians Ron Sexsmiths, Alana Levandoski, the Heavy Blinkers and more. And to top it off, this is a free event! Read all about it at canadadaylondon.com.

While in the UK, Leeroy Stagger and the Sinking Hearts will be performing two exclusive gigs:

June 28: Leystonstone - Sheep Walk
July 2: London (Kilburn) - Luminaire (Oxfam Benefit)

Leeroy Stagger’s new album Depression River in stores September…

One hundred and forty eight performances stretched across four countries on both sides of the Atlantic; the international debut of his sophomore album; critically acclaimed reviews in publications around the world — from Harp, Uncut and Maverick to indie ‘zines, Times and German alt-country websites.

Leeroy Stagger had on heck of a year in 2005.

And just before the 23 year-old Victoria, BC native stops everything to devote his full attention to the finishing touches of his new album, due out September 2006, the road in the UK…

As you know that The Ladies and Gentlemen are now called Small Sins. The official name change will take place this Friday at 10pm EST at The Horseshoe Tavern, when the Ladies and Gentlemen take the stage for their Canadian Music Week showcase. So if you happen to be in Toronto make sure to go to that show to watch history happen, or to just have a really good time.

Then at midnight, you should go see Boompa’s newest band, The Hylozoists, at…

Leeroy Stagger’s “Just In Case” will be featured on Grey’s Anatomy this Sunday, January 29th. The Golden Globe nominated ABC drama has featured songs by artists including Tegan and Sara, Ivy, Goldfrapp, Interpol, Annie and Wilco, among many others.

Leeroy and his band, The Sinking Hearts, just finished packing up the van that will take them on a tour through western Canada. Visit the Tours section for details.

Our good friends at one of Canada’s best music blogs, iheartmusic.net, are featuring Catlow right now. Go check…

One hundred and forty eight performances stretched across four countries on both sides of the Atlantic. The international debut and Canadian re-release of his latest album. Critically acclaimed reviews in publications around the world - from Harp and Uncut to indie ‘zines, Playgirl and German alt-country websites.

Leeroy Stagger had on heck of a year in 2005.

And just before the 23 year-old Victoria, BC native stops everything to devote his full attention to writing and recording a new album, the road is a-callin’…

Lauded by Maverick magazine as an artist with “songs to die for and a voice to savour”, 22-year-old Canadian singer/songwriter Leeroy Stagger will be returning to the UK this November for a three week tour alongside guitar virtuoso Nick Harper.

This past August saw Stagger on an introductory two week solo tour of the UK to plug his new album Beautiful House, which was released there on September 19th. After rocking the socks off of audiences stretching from London to Glasgow - and…