Daniel Ledwell

Daniel Ledwell is a Canadian based record producer and multi-instrumentalist. He lives in Halifax, and is married to singer-songwriter Jenn Grant.[1]

Music career

In 2008 Ledwell produced his debut solo album, Two Over Seven in his home studio.[2] It was released on Emm Gryner's record label Dead Daisy Records.[3] Since then, Ledwell has also produced albums for such musicians as Jenn Grant, Don Brownrigg,[4] Heather Green, and Gabrielle Papillion. He was named producer of the year at the East Coast Music Awards in 2013 [5] and again in 2014.[6]

Art & Design

Ledwell, who is originally from Charlottetown,[7] received a fine arts degree from Mount Allison University, where he met his former bandmates in In-Flight Safety[8]

In addition to his musical work, he is also a painter and designer,[2] and has designed album covers for many musicians.[9] He also illustrated I Am an Islander, a book by his brother, comedian Patrick Ledwell.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Trapunski, Richard (February 17, 2011). "Jenn Grant: Halifax singer/songwriter discovers happy songs can be just as good as heartbreakers", Now. 30 (25). Retrieved January 19, 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "In-Flight Safety’s Daniel Ledwell Releases Solo Record", Chart. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
  3. ↑ Ash, Amanda (April 12, 2008). "Quick Hits (and Misses): Daniel Ledwell: Two Over Seven", Edmonton Journal, p. C3.
  4. ↑ ""
  5. ↑ Kelley, Ken (March 15, 2013). "Jenn Grant brings The Beautiful Wild to Moncton: Halifax singer-songwriter produced latest record with husband Daniel Ledwell", Times & Transcript, p. E1.
  6. ↑ Gallant, Doug (April 5, 2014). "Islanders snag industry awards during ECMA awards brunch", "The Guardian (Charlottetown)"
  7. ↑ Lloyd, Jocelyne (December 27, 2006). "Ready for Flight", Journal Pioneer, p. B5.
  8. ↑ Kerr, Grant (February 7, 2006). "In-Flight Safety is clearing its own path in music circles", Telegraph-Journal, p. D1.
  9. ↑ Mithrush, Fawnda (April 14, 2010). "All's well with In-Flight Safety: Daniel Ledwell takes time from his solo career to land with his indie band", Edmonton Journal. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
  10. ↑ "PEI comedian Patrick Ledwell turns to the crowds to support his first book". Quill & Quire, January 5, 2012.

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