Description:
When people think of roots-rock, the Southern half of the USA usually springs to mind. But for the last seven years, singer-songwriter Leeroy Stagger has been spreading his own whiskey-soaked, jean-jacket-sportin` style of Canuck-bred Americana. With the release of Stagger`s third full-length album, Depression River one thing is evident -- Stagger has veered away from his past mainstream pop appeal and run headlong into playing country music with the sweat, tears and swagger of a potent rocker. Produced by John Ellis (Be Good Tanyas, Long John Baldry), Depression River has the energy, firepower and heartache that has alt-country music fans already comparing it to such classics as Steve Earle`s Copperhead Road and Neil Young`s Harvest. (Boompa)
