Elise LeBlanc

A poet at heart, Canadian singer-songwriter Élise LeBlanc (She/They) is inspired by the romance of wild things. Heavily influenced by classic country, Appalachia, and western swing- her songs explore queer desire, betrayal, hope, and nature lore. Her gentle twang and rich, expressive vibrato nods to classic crooners Patsy Cline and Peggy Lee.

Her 2024 record “The Fiddle & The Fire” – produced by Leeroy Stagger (Canadian Folk Music Award-Winner whose roster includes: Corb Lund, Joel Plaskett, Mariel Buckley), was listed in the top 10 “Best Country Records on Bandcamp” review in 11/2023, and featured in a CBC Radio-Canada interview on “Culture et Confiture”.

Between 2022-2025, Élise has played over 100 shows from Vancouver Island to Nashville, and has been a mainstage performer at prominent BC festivals including Cowichan Bluegrass Festival, Islands Folk Festival, Filberg Festival, and Tofino Jazz Festival. She’ll be playing her first UK tour, starting with Maverick Festival in summer 2025.

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