Vancouver-based singer/songwriter Leah Barley offers stirring original songs that evoke both the jubilation and heartbreak inherent to classic folk and country music. An accomplished banjo player as well as guitarist, Barley creates a sound as affecting today as it was a century ago.
Her first full-length album Bring Out Your Dead, released in October 2020, almost perfectly balances Barley’s light-and-shade approach to songwriting. It’s all a product of Barley’s love of old-time country and bluegrass, which inspired her to pick up the banjo in her early twenties while living in Canmore, Alberta.
After a couple of months getting her feet wet at open mic nights, she released the first of three EPs in 2010 after moving to Vancouver. Since 2013, Barley has played in many parts of Canada, both solo and with other bands on the festival circuit, and was a featured performer at JUNOfest 2018, as well as on CBC Music.
Her first full-length album Bring Out Your Dead, released in October 2020, almost perfectly balances Barley’s light-and-shade approach to songwriting. It’s all a product of Barley’s love of old-time country and bluegrass, which inspired her to pick up the banjo in her early twenties while living in Canmore, Alberta.
After a couple of months getting her feet wet at open mic nights, she released the first of three EPs in 2010 after moving to Vancouver. Since 2013, Barley has played in many parts of Canada, both solo and with other bands on the festival circuit, and was a featured performer at JUNOfest 2018, as well as on CBC Music.
"Beautiful song, beautiful album." George Stroumboulopoulos, CBC Radio,
said after playing Bring Out Your Dead on The STROMBO show, Oct 25, 2020
said after playing Bring Out Your Dead on The STROMBO show, Oct 25, 2020
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Friday, January 17, 2025 CALICO with special guest Leah Barley LIVE at Blue Light Sessions - 1839 Franklin Ave. ENTER FROM THE BACK ALLEY! Doors at 7PM, Music at 8PM Tickets: $20 Advance / $25 Door Full bar available for 19+ guests **Space is limited to 60 guests** **Please be aware that this space is cozy and intimate. If you are uncomfortable being close to strangers at this time, this space is not for you** **This is also a LIVE video set, there will be camera people filming each set and you may be on camera** |
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The Strombo Show
Airplay, Nov 8, 2020 The Strombo Show Airplay, Oct 30, 2020 Behind the Drive Live Interview with Douglas McLean, Jan 31, 2021 Mountain FM Live Interview with Rob Murray, Jan 26, 2021 Folk Roots Radio Live Interview Jan Hall, December 14, 2020 |
IsraBox Music Is Life
Album Review, October 26, 2020 Americana UK Album Review, October 26, 2020 Cashbox Canada Feature, January 8, 2021 The Sound Cafe Feature, October 20, 2020 FYI Music News Interview, October 22, 2020 |
Roots Music Canada
Interview, October 2, 2020 The Banjo Reserve Featured Artist, February 2019 Pardalis Studios Interview, February 2018 Georgia Straight What's In Your Fridge Interview, September 2016 |
"Feisty and fearless, Leah Barley is one of those performers who really shares her soul on stage. I've seen it time and again how she turns a restless crowd into a rapt audience with her contagious joy and songs of deep vulnerability."
- Kristia Di Gregorio
- Kristia Di Gregorio
"Leah Barley has a boldness to her performance that cannot camouflage the emotional sensitivity of her music. She takes heartbreak, and makes you wanna dance to it. Her songs will simultaneously inspire, and melt your heart."
- Marina Lagacé
- Marina Lagacé
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"Leah Barley lights up our stage at LanaLou's. Her performances are always warm, inviting & memorable."
Lana - Lana Lou's Rock & Roll Eatery, Vancouver, BC
Lana - Lana Lou's Rock & Roll Eatery, Vancouver, BC
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