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Leif Vollebekk
Alternative / Folk

My current album is called "Inland" by vikings



Montreal (or memphis)
Canada

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Last Login:  11/12/2009
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Member Since10/31/2006
Band Websitetakksomuleidis.blogspot.com/
InfluencesRubyfaced bob zimmerman & Archbishop thom Of yorke. His Horn, and miles davis' Very Own gil evans.sigur r., cohen, paul & john, ms. Piaf, arcade fire, mr. wilson, gershwin, leloup, r. charles, rachmaninov (d.), r. johnson, mr. buckley...
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Record LabelNevado Records (Canada)


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 28 2009 9:30P
The Supermarket Toronto
Nov 6 2009 8:00P
Le Cagibi w/ J.J. Ipsen Montreal
Nov 18 2009 8:30P
Il Motore w/ MILES BENJAMIN ANTHONY ROBINSON Montreal
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
The Grad Club w/ APOSTLE OF HUSTLE Kingston
Nov 29 2009 4:30P
the Blacksheep Inn - Late-Afternoon Show (!) Wakefield, QC

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   About Leif Vollebekk
"Leif Vollebekk is a Canadian singer-songwriter with an enchanting voice. On his new album, Inland, he sings gently plucked, sparely arranged ballads in both French and English. There's no shortage of singer-songwriters in the world, but I found Inland to be a particularly beautiful, memorable and moving collection of songs. Vollebekk has a great sense for melody and arranging -- he knows when to give a song space to breathe -- and he's a gifted multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar and piano, harmonica and violin." -Robin Hilton, NPR

Above all though, Leif’s songs are beautiful. Each arrangement seems to flow perfectly as he moves from acoustic to piano to violin or even a rollicking full band affair, but he never adds more than required and constantly displays an uncanny understanding of what listeners need and when they need it. -Herohill

(5/5) -emoragei magazine


"Inland", the debut album by Leif Vollebekk, was released in November of 2008. He has been touring his record across Ontario and Quebec with those wintry songs written in Reykjavik and Montreal. His live shows consist of traditional acoustic guitar and harmonica playing weaved in over more contemporary electric violin textures scintillating through Fender reverb. Leif will be backed by his new band - Lily, Rosemary & the Jack of Hearts - from August on, which includes brass, steel guitar and upright bass. His apartment is currently covered with Ray Charles, Neil Young and Bessie Smith records (and one particularly beautiful Hank Snow 45). He will be recording his second album in the end of 2009.
LEIF VOLLEBEKK: Inland

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Leif Vollebekk's Friends Comments
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Le Théâtre des Faux Plis

Le Théâtre des Faux Plis



Nov 4 2009 4:31 PM

Merci pour l'ajout
au plaisir de te voir en spectacle!

Mylène
Sleep

Sleep



Oct 31 2009 12:40 AM

I'm in love with your music. So thank you for making the world that much better. (:
Chasing Bright Lights

Chasing Bright Lights



Oct 28 2009 6:00 PM

FOLK SINGER FROM MONTREAL. CHECK IT OUT! J-D
Jennifer Marlow

Jennifer Marlow



Oct 27 2009 11:25 AM

Hey thx for adding me ...
Lg Jen
Charlotte Cornfield

Charlotte Cornfield



Oct 27 2009 2:15 AM

Yay new shows!
Erin Lang

Erin Lang



Oct 23 2009 3:59 AM

just spent some lovely time with your videos! oh that voice! those songs! 
sigh.. swooon.... hahaha .. see you soon! 
xo e
The Jimmyriggers

The Jimmyriggers



Oct 22 2009 12:54 PM


Tell your friends and neighbours, it's an OX RECORD LAUNCH IN MONTREAL


 

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Miss Erin Murphy

Miss Erin Murphy



Oct 21 2009 4:10 PM

Hey, I made it off of Shetland Island. Just in time, Stef says you are booked at the Supermarket next week! Will see you then. I am looking forward to it.
x
Fox Jaws

Fox Jaws



Oct 13 2009 1:56 PM

Awww yeah! Knew it was meant to be since we first laid eyes on you in Montreal.
Welcome to the Nevado family! XO
Now let's take over the world.
that’s the spirit.

that’s the spirit.



Oct 8 2009 10:03 PM

whoo!  been looking forward to seeing you play for some time now!
cheers
b
MONTREALmusic.tv

MONTREALmusic.tv



Oct 7 2009 2:40 PM

Hi Leif! Thanks for the great concert at the O Patro Vys!

For more videos visit http://www.montrealmusic.tv !!!
Hans Bernhard

Hans Bernhard



Oct 5 2009 2:24 AM

that was fun
Ol’ King Coel

Ol’ King Coel



Oct 4 2009 8:25 AM

great tunes leif! x
Oliver Mampel

Oliver Mampel



Sep 29 2009 7:30 PM

hej leif, great music! I love it. thanks for the add!



Christine gollan

Christine gollan



Sep 27 2009 9:35 PM

amazing show at the aberdeen 
please come again soon !!   
Ming

Ming Wu



Sep 12 2009 2:28 AM

Can't wait to see you play at the Blacksheep with the Balconies!
Hans Bernhard

Hans Bernhard



Sep 11 2009 11:36 PM

Le Divan Orange? YEAH!!
Acres and Acres

Acres and Acres



Sep 6 2009 7:03 PM

Montreal, oct 8th! Let's do it! Www.YouTube.com/acresandacres
Fox Jaws

Fox Jaws



Sep 3 2009 4:15 AM

We miss you buddy! Cannot wait to hear that viking sound again!
love Carleigh
Fox Jaws

Fox Jaws



Sep 1 2009 12:23 AM

we released all over toronto and barrie and it was a greasy good time!!
we'll see YOU at the festival, hope you've been well!
andrew and FJ
Einar Stray

Einar Stray



Aug 30 2009 6:20 PM

takk
Fratzel

Fratzel



Aug 26 2009 12:43 AM

hey man
i was at the show you gave at the quia des brumes and youy almost made me quit smoking...
your voice is magical

i'll definately be at the divan orange next week
NORDÉ

NORDÉ



Aug 25 2009 6:46 PM

Salut Leif,

Un petit bonjour en passant par ta page.  Pis, es-tu allé à Memphis finalement?  Si oui, comment c'était?  Enfin, j'espère bien que t'as eu de bons shows cet été. 

À la prochaine,

Etienne.
Travelling Head Case

Travelling Head Case



Aug 22 2009 6:54 PM

Hi Leif!

Long time no see...

J'vais jouer ce dimanche au quai des brumes vers 18:00.

take care


Stephan

Fox Jaws

Fox Jaws



Aug 20 2009 12:27 AM

see you at pop!
hope you're well!

andrew and FJ

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