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Jerry Leger: The Making of “Waves of Desire”
In this special one-off event, Jerry will discuss the making of his new album, perform songs from it, & also play music by those artists who influenced him
| 0 | LONDON: Betsey Trotwood (info) |
|---|---|
| P | Sunday 3rd May, 2026 |
| N | Door time: 3:30pm Start time: 4:30pm |
| . | All ages (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult) |
| C | Music - Folk/blues/world |
Event information
Come & hear Jerry Leger in this special, one-off performance. In the first half, Jerry will be talking about the process of writing the new album, 'Waves of Desire', the circumstances that led him to record it in Germany, as well as play songs from the album. In the second half, Jerry will play an exclusive set of songs by those artists that have influenced his music.
Biography
Jerry Leger is a singer-songwriter, born & raised in the East End of Toronto. Known for his evocative lyrics & soulful vocals, Leger's music weaves together elements of folk, rock 'n' roll & americana. He was introduced to music at a young age by his grandfather, who played him Hank Williams' honky-tonk & heartache classics. This early exposure sparked a lifelong passion for music & songwriting, drawing inspiration from artists like The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young & Tom Waits.
Since recording his first album at 19, Leger has been a prolific presence over the last 20 years, consistently releasing albums under his own name & through various side projects. For more than a decade, Leger was signed to Cowboy Junkies' label, Latent Recordings. All of his releases on the label were produced by the Junkies' Michael Timmins, with the exception of 2023's Donlands, which was produced by Grammy-winning veteran engineer & producer Mark Howard. Upon release, Donlands received high praise in publications such as Uncut Magazine & Rolling Stone Germany.
In 2020, Leger expanded his artistic endeavors by publishing a book of poetry titled 'Just The Night Birds'. Most recently, Leger has signed with DevilDuck Records, based in Hamburg, Germany, for his 14th studio album, 'Waves of Desire'. Besides countless headlining dates across Canada, the United States, Europe & the UK, Jerry has opened for many artists including Steve Earle, Dawes, The Sadies, & renowned Canadian songwriter Ron Sexsmith. Sexsmith has praised Leger as “the real deal”, highlighting his authentic voice in the Canadian music scene.
