DENNIS ELLSWORTH AND LEEROY STAGGER
DEBUT NEW CDs ON EXTENSIVE ONTARIO TOUR
Elmdale House Tavern date in Ottawa spotlights two artists
— from PEI and Lethbridge respectively — rarely seen in Ontario
Who: Acclaimed singer-songwriter DENNIS ELLSWORTH joins LEEROY STAGGER
What: A special show to launch Ellsworth’s new CD, Dusk Dreams and the latest CD from Stagger, Radiant Land
Why: This is a rare Ontario “don’t miss” tour by two strong artists
When: Thursday May 24. 9 p.m.
Where: Elmdale House Tavern, 1084 Wellington St. W (613) 728-2848
How much: TBA
Dennis
Ellsworth is an award winning singer-songwriter from Prince Edward
Island — who dramatically moved away from his comfort zone to make his
new album, Dusk Dreams,
in Athens, Georgia. He is now bringing his new songs to Ontario for the
first time, joining Lethbridge-based folk-rocker Leeroy Stagger, whose
seventh album, Radiant Land, is released this week.
Dusk Dreams, a collection of warmly accessible songs, was produced by David Barbe (Drive By Truckers, Cracker), and is the follow-up to Chesterfield Dweller of the Year,
described by Americana UK as "a timeless album, heartfelt and
heart-achingly beautiful." It’s released on the Canadian label Busted
Flat.
In
the past year, Ellsworth has shared the stage with Steve Poltz, Matt
Andersen, Gordie Sampson, Peter Elkas, Willie Nile and British artists
John Smith and Lloyd Cole. Leeroy Stagger is a familiar figure in
western Canada.
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Websites:
DENNIS ELLSWORTH & LEEROY STAGGER ON TOUR:
May 21 – The Casbah, Hamilton, ON
May 22 – Little Bean, Kitchener, ON
May 23 – Dakota Tavern, Toronto, ON
May 24 – Elmdale Tavern, Ottawa, ON
May 25 – Marvelville Schoolhouse, Marvelville, ON
May 26 – Mile End Guitar Shop, Montreal, Quebec
May 29 – Not My Dog, Toronto, ON (Ellsworth with David Picco)
May 30 – The Carleton, Halifax, NS
May 31 – Marc’s Studio, Charlottetown, PEI
June 1 – Sunbury Shores, St Andrews, NB
June 2 – Wilser Room, Fredericton, NB
June 3 – Plan B, Moncton, NB (4-7 matinee performance)
DENNIS ELLSWORTH'S SHORT BIO:
For more information, high-res photographs, interview arrangements please contact:
Richard Flohil or Melanie Brulee
(416) 351-1323 rflohil@sympatico.ca-----------------------------------------------------------
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