CD: Everything is Real
Artist: Leeroy Stagger
Label: Boompa Records


Reviewed by David Ward,
Host of Afternoon Edition

Listen to samples from Everything is Real:
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Petrified World
Hell of a Life
Stormy

Question: Who'd have guessed that Lethbridge would be ground centre for the best Alberta roots-rock record so far this year?
Answer: Those discerning music lovers who knew that Leeroy Stagger was now making his home in Alberta's southern city!

Leeroy's first records were made on the west coast but a few years ago he relocated to southern Alberta and it seemed to give him a new burst of energy, along with an opportunity to rise above some of the excesses of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. On his new album Leeroy isn't afraid to let you in on a few of his secrets, including his recent sobriety and his love of classic sounds like '70s era Stones. With a handful of rockers and a couple of sweet ballads, Everything Is Real is my nomination for this week's prairie summer soundtrack!

Loud music and a steel guitar
That's all I want to hear
I'm just waitin' for the wheels to fall off
Hope my band could make it back next year

(Lyrics from Leeroy Stagger's song "Petrified World")