In this episode of Leake in Review, Ewan Currie, frontman of The Sheepdogs drops by to discuss his latest solo album, Strange Vacation. Currie shares insights into the creative process behind the album, which embraces exploration and sonic experimentation. He also discusses working with long time friend Thom D'Arcy.

Tune in for an engaging conversation about music, creativity, and the journey of making an album that feels both intimate and expansive.

Sheepdogs Tour Dates

July 4-6 – Mariposa Folk Festival, Orillia, ON

July 11 – Oxford Stomp, Prince's Island Park, Calgary, AB

July 12 – Because Beer Festival, Hamilton, ON

July 18 – Revelree Music Fest, Sarnia, ON

July 19 – Base31, Picton, ON

August 21 – Shore Club on The Cove, Hubbards, NS (with Matt Mays & Kathleen Edwards)

August 22 – Shore Club on The Cove, Hubbards, NS (with Matt Mays & Kathleen Edwards)

August 23 – Shore Club on The Cove, Hubbards, NS (with Matt Mays & Kathleen Edwards)

August 29 – KV Music Festival, Rothesay, NB

On this week's episode of The Leake in Review, singer-songwriter Dan Mangan dives into the journey behind his new album Natural Light, sharing insights into its name, his creative process, and the challenges of touring. He also opens up about his artist-friendly platform Side Door, exploring how it's changing the way musicians connect with audiences.

Natural Light Tour Dates

June 27 – Iceberg Alley Performance Tent, St. Joseph's, NL

September 25 – MacEwan Hall, Calgary, AB

September 26 – Winspear Centre, Edmonton, AB

October 1 – Royal Theatre, Victoria, BC

October 3 – Vogue Theatre, Vancouver, BC

October 10 – Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON

October 11 – Bronson Centre, Ottawa, ON

In this episode Alanna and Brianne of Fionn drop by for a chat with Leake about their early days of busking on the streets of Vancouver and changing from being a folk country duo to more of an alternative sound today. Plus we dive into going viral for playing System of a Down's Toxicity.