Leah West is a Canadian-American Singer-Songwriter. New Page since May 11, 2009
Information
- Members:
- Marty Rifkin - Album Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Bob Malone - Additional Album Keyboards, Tom Stinson - Touring Guitarist
- Genre:
- Alternative Indie Pop Rock
- Hometown:
- New Jersey, USA
Events
20 past eventsSee All
- Lake City Casino
Lake City Casino
Saturday, December 5 at 7:00pm - Lake City Casino
Lake City Casino
Friday, December 4 at 7:00pm - The Blue Gator
The Blue Gator
Thursday, December 3 at 8:30pm - The Wild Bistro
Gibsons, BC
Saturday, November 21 at 8:00pm - Augusta Grill
Sechelt, BC
Friday, November 20 at 7:30pm - Minstrel Cafe
Kelowna, BC
Tuesday, November 10 at 8:00pm - C'est What
Toronto, ON
Wednesday, November 4 at 10:00pm - Parkside Pub & Grill
Dartmouth, NS
Sunday, November 1 at 8:00pm - Parkside Pub & Grill
Dartmouth
Saturday, October 31 at 9:00pm - Crumbs Cafe
Fredericton, NB
Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00pm
Music Player
Photos
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Autumn Tour 2009Updated about 2 months ago
RockTalk with Blair PackhamCreated about 2 months ago
Basic Info
- Members:
- Marty Rifkin - Album Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Bob Malone - Additional Album Keyboards, Tom Stinson - Touring Guitarist
- Genre:
- Alternative Indie Pop Rock
- Hometown:
- New Jersey, USA
Detailed Info
- Website:
- http://www.leahwest.com
- Current Location:
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
- Influences:
- Life, Love and the Muse.
- Biography:
- Leah West is a star on the rise! She's been winning over audiences with her clever lyrics, ingenious melodies, and her amazing voice. One minute you'll be moved to tears with her soft, ethereal ballads and the next be blown away and rockin' to her upbeat tunes. Leah's songs can be light and quirky, or deep, thought-provoking and soulful. Her voice is powerful, captivating and soaring with a hint of grit. Infectious hooks that will haunt you. People often tell her she left them with goosebumps.
Leah West is a Canadian-American Singer-Songwriter who grew up in New Jersey, near New York City. "It is a huge melting pot of culture and it was a great place to grow up and be surrounded by fabulous music and entertainment from all over the world." Leah moved to Canada in 2005 to immerse herself in the vibrant Canadian music scene. She travels extensively, but calls Kelowna, BC, Canada home. Even though her main genre of music is in the Alternative-Indie, Pop-Rock realm, she can't deny roots and influences from all types of music.
She is currently writing for soundtracks, as well as a full-length album due out May 2009. An incredibly prolific lyricist and songwriter, she has penned over 150 songs to date with songs in many genres including rock, pop, folk, alternative, country, blues, dance/electronica and more. She is currently working with the very talented producer, Marty Rifkin. Marty has worked with Bruce Springsteen, Jewel, Tom Petty, Shawn Mullins, Dwight Yoakam, and Glen Campbell to name just a few. Leah is honoured to be working with such an exceptional talent.
In addition to singing and songwriting, Leah is also a trained dancer (Garden State Ballet), actor (Lee Strasberg NYC), and visual artist who speaks both English and Spanish. She is able work in the US, Canada, and Europe and is a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), and NACA.org
Biographie En Français
Leah West a convaincu des audiences avec ses paroles intelligentes, ses mélodies astucieuses et sa voix stupéfiante. En l'espace d'un instant vous serez touchés par ses ballades légères, éthérées, et puis, l’instant d’après vous serez entraînés par ses airs optimistes. Les chansons de Leah peuvent être claires et excentriques, ou profondes, comme les pensées ou les sentiments. La voix est puissante et captivante. Les mélodies, accrocheuses, vous hanteront.
Leah West est une auteure-compositrice-interprète américano-canadienne qui a grandi dans le New Jersey, près de New York. "C'était une énorme fusion de cultures et c'était un excellent endroit pour se développer et être entourée d’influences musicales fabuleuses venues du monde entier." Leah s’installe au Canada en 2005 pour se plonger dans une scène musicale canadienne pleine de vie. Elle voyage beaucoup, mais Kelowna, BC, le Canada c'est sa maison. Bien que son genre musical de prédilection soit l'Alternative-Indie, Rock-Pop, elle ne peut pas nier avoir des racines et des influences émanant de tous les types de musique.
Elle écrit actuellement des musiques de films. L’album de ses débuts "Beyond Words" est toujours disponible. C’est une parolière et une compositrice incroyablement prolifique, qui a écrit plus de 150 chansons à ce jour dans des styles très variés en incluant rock, pop, folk, alternative, country, blues, dance/electronica… Elle travaille actuellement avec le talentueux producteur Marty Rifkin (Bruce Springsteen, Jewel, Tom Petty, Shawn Mullins, Elton John, Leanne Rimes, Dwight Yoakam et Glen Campbell pour n’en citer que quelques-uns). Leah est honorée de travailler avec un talent si exceptionnel.
En plus du chant et du songwriting, Leah est aussi une danseuse (le Ballet de New Jersey), une actrice (Lee Strasberg NYC) et parle l'anglais et l'espagnol. Elle est capable de travailler aux Etats-Unis, au Canada et en Europe et elle est membre de la Guilde d'Acteurs d'Écran (SAG), de la Fédération américaine d'Artistes de Télévision et Radio (AFTRA) et NACA.org
Biografía En Español
Leah West ha estado persuadiendo a auditorios con su poema lírico inteligente, melodías ingeniosas, y su voz asombrosa. Uno minuto usted será movido a lagrimas con sus baladas suaves, etéreas y el siguiente ser llevado y rockin' a sus melodías alegres. Las canciones de Leah pueden ser ligeras y raras, o profundas, que hace pensar y sentimentales. Su voz es poderosa y cautivadora.
Leah West es un americana canadiense Compositor-de-canciones-cantante que creció en Nueva Jersey, al lado de la Ciudad de Nueva York. "Esto es una gran fusión de la cultura y este era un maravilloso lugar para crecer y ser rodeado por música fabulosa y entretenimiento del mundo entero." Leah se movió Canadá en 2005 para sumergirse en la escena de la música vibrante canadiense. Ella viaja extensivamente, pero Kelowna, BC, Canadá es su casa. Incluso aunque su género principal de la música pop, rock, y el Alternativa-Indie, ella no puede negar raíces e influencias de todos los tipos de la música.
Ella escribe actualmente para la película, y tiene sólo completa su álbum "Beyond Words", que está disponible ahora para la compra. Un letrista increíblemente prolífico y el compositor de canciones, ella ha escrito más de 150 canciones en muchos géneros como rock, música pop, folk, alternativa, country, blues, dance/electronica y más. Ella trabaja actualmente con el productor muy talentoso, Marty Rifkin. Marty ha trabajado con Bruce Springsteen, Jewel, Tom Petty, Shawn Mullins, Elton John, Leanne Rimes, Dwight Yoakam, y Glen Campbell. Leah se honra de trabajar con un talento tan excepcional.
Además del canto y songwriting, Leah es también una bailarína (Ballet de Garden State), actor (Lee Strasberg ciudad de Nueva York), y artista visual que dice tanto inglés como el español. Ella es el trabajo capaz en los EE.UU, Canadá, y Europa y es un miembro del Gremio de Actores de Pantalla (SAG), la Federación americana de Artistas de Radio y Televisión (AFTRA), y NACA.org (read less)Leah West is a star on the rise! She's been winning over audiences with her clever lyrics, ingenious melodies, and her amazing voice. One minute you'll be moved to tears with her soft, ethereal ballads and the next be blown away and rockin' to her upbeat tunes. Leah's songs can be light and quirky, or deep, thought-provoking and soulful. Her voice is powerful, captivating and soaring with a hint of grit. Infectious hooks that will haunt you. People often tell her she left them with... (read more)













