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Scott Macleod http://www.scottmacleod.ca

 PEI - born, Calgary based singer-songwriter Scott MacLeod returns in April 2012 with 12 new songs on 'Right As Rain'. Along with his signature country-rock style, MacLeod has found a new voice in songs like 'Out of Line' and 'Kick Me When I'm Down' which draw on his rock'n'roll influences such as Bruce Springsteen.
Produced by Jon Wood, Right As Rain is evidence of MacLeod's maturing songwriting. Tackling tough subjects with his customary sensitivity, MacLeod creates compelling naratives and atmospheres for the characters of his songs. The album was recorded at SunnyDay Studios in East Vancouver where he was joined by Jon Wood, Ryen Froggat, Ed Goodine, and Brain Barr - where evidence of other influences like Blue Rodeo and Neil Young permeate MacLeod's distinct style.

"With soulful, rootsy ruminations on everything from floods in the 40's and solitary grain elevators, to conjugal visits and legendary benders, MacLeod satisfies with his second album." - Calgary Herald, May 2009

In the past 4 years since his debut album, Scott MacLeod has seen his musical career grow in leaps and bounds. Now with his eagerly anticipated follow-up, “Old Soul” this 3 time NXNE performer and Maritimer-come-Calgarian is excited to return to southern Ontario and the right coast!

“Old Soul” was recorded and produced by Lorrie Matheson at Arch Studios, mixed at Sundae Sound by Dave Alcock, Lorrie Matheson and Scott MacLeod, and mastered by John Golden at Golden Mastering. This conglomeration of people havecrafted a stellar recording sure to catch the ears of all who hear it.

Born and raised in a small community on the east coast of Canada, Scott MacLeod was exposed to the power of the storyteller at an early age. His lyrics tell the story of the Canadian people, our values and hard work, from the east coast to the prairies, and his driving rock and acoustic ballads signal influences like Blue Rodeo, Neil Young, and Steve Earle. After moving from PEI to Calgary in 2001, Scott immersed himself in the culture of Canada’s West which, in turn, immersed itself in the words of his songs. He began performing and has since established himself as a musician and songwriter with a genuine, thoughtful, and distinct personality. This notoriety has led Scott to perform alongside such well known artists as The Duhks, MattMinglewood, and Dustin Bentall.

Scott MacLeod has been featured at NXNE in Toronto for three consecutive years, played the “Songwriters Café” at the 2008 CCMA’s in Winnipeg and has also held the stage at both the Sled Island Music Festival and the South Country Fair in Alberta. Scott’s songs have been finalists at the Calgary Folk Festival Songwriting competition three years in a row; his song “This Old Farmhouse” was featured on ABC’s “The Castle” in July 2009, and prior to this the song “Traveler’s Rest” advanced to the second round of 2006 International Songwriting Competition and “Sunshine and Smiles” received honorable mention in the 2006 Billboard World Songwriting Competition.