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Scott MacLeod

Keepin' it real for a while now.

About Me

Honest songs about people and places; music from memories. The music is about things we've all gone through. How we deal with this world with all the twists and turns and stops along the way.....MacLeod tells tales we can all relate to. Scott's debut album is recieving steady airplay in North America and in Europe while he continues to perform across Canada. In 2006 and 2007 he was a finalist in the Calgary Folkfest Songwriting Competition in the Best Song Category, "Traveller's Rest" advanced into the second round of the 2006 International Songwriting Competition in Nashville, TN, and "Sunshine & Smiles" recieved honorable mention in the 2006 Billboard World Songwriting Contest. Just back from a stellar showcase at NXNE in Toronto, the good MacLeod word continues to spread.The live show will get you back to your roots. Solo acoustic or with the steady rockin' band "The Shipwrecked Souls", tales of days gone by, loves gone wrong, and the state of the world are all chapters in the storybook. With influences such as Blue Rodeo and Bruce Springsteen, the songs range from laid back folk to whiskey drinkin' rock'n'roll! Slow groovin' or fist pumpin'......just get ready for a good time!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/13/2006
Band Website: scottmacleod.ca
Band Members: Scott MacLeod (guitar, harmonica, & vocals)Live band includes :Andrew Cull (drums) Jay Nelson (guitar) Shane Roberts (guitar) Ross Watson (bass, vocals) Craig Newnes (bass) Sean McIntyre (bass) Scott Munro (bass) Charlie Hase (pedal steel) Sandy Switzer (pedal steel)
Influences: Blue Rodeo, Slaid Cleaves, Jim Bryson, Nathan Wiley, John Wort Hannam, Cam Penner, Tim Hus, Dave McCann, Rodney DeCroo, Corb Lund, Matt Mays, Bruce Springsteen, Ryan Adams, Steve Earle, Gordon Lightfoot, Stan Rogers.
Sounds Like: A window covered in afternoon rain before a drunken roadtrip.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Album and Stampede

Hey folks!The album is recorded, mixed, and ready for mastering! Looking at a fall release, but I won't book anything till I have it in my hands. Hope the summer finds you well, I'll be about Calgary ...
Posted by Scott MacLeod on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:37:00 PST

Recording and stuff

Well it’s been way too long since I blogged I do suppose. There are some new happenings in the MacLeod camp.... I’m starting recording next week with one Lorrie Matheson.....alRIGHT!!!! Lo...
Posted by Scott MacLeod on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:18:00 PST

Saturday Night with me and Matt Minglewood!!

..> Hey folks,If you're in Calgary this Sat. the 27th, c'mon out to The Bowness Community Center for one hell of a fall dance! I'll be opening for the legendary Matt Minglewood at 8PM sharp. Kick ...
Posted by Scott MacLeod on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:34:00 PST

New Pics up!!

Took me a while, but I do have new pics up on the site!! Hope your day is good! Scott
Posted by Scott MacLeod on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 09:02:00 PST

New material

Getting some new material together for a new album by the spring I hope. Also, all of yous should come out to Nanton. Rock the shit. You dig?
Posted by Scott MacLeod on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:27:00 PST

Fun in the City

I'm about 2 months late, but I'm just sitting here thinking what a great time NXNE was. I'd like to thank The Northwest Division for all their help and a great show at The Dakota Tavern. I'd like to t...
Posted by Scott MacLeod on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:25:00 PST

Billboard World Songwriting Contest

G'day folks, Just got a nice little certificate in the mail yesterday for "Sunshine & Smiles" receiving honorable mention in the 2007 Billboard World Songwriting Contest. We'll take it! ...
Posted by Scott MacLeod on Thu, 17 May 2007 07:14:00 PST

NXNE

Hey folks, Good news! I'll be playing at NXNE in Toronto, with the stellar Northwest Divsion backing me up! Mark this on your calendar kids.....June 8th. Midnight. The Dakota Tavern. It's all gonna go...
Posted by Scott MacLeod on Sat, 12 May 2007 12:11:00 PST

Calgary Folkfest Songwriting Competition

Hey folks! Thought I'd let you know "Coal Miner's Heart" is a finalist in the Best Song category in the Calgary Folkfest Ship & Anchor songwriting competition. I'll be performing the song at The S...
Posted by Scott MacLeod on Wed, 02 May 2007 02:37:00 PST

New Song Up!

Hey folks! Figured I'd let you know I have a new song posted. Thanks for listening! Scott
Posted by Scott MacLeod on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 02:39:00 PST