Boston Artist Sets Sights on Hand-Crafted Music, Art, and Green Living
MP3: Leo Blais “All in All”: http://bit.ly/cQwqjs
Download the entire eight-song Free EP (for free, of course)
HERE: http://www.leoblais.com/
All tracks approved for posting.
“[‘Show Me Love’ is] A fiery jangle-pop tune as sunny as this morning’s weather.” – The Boston Herald (on a particularly bright March day)
Lowell, MA based Leo Blais is already a local hero; but thanks to a Dunkin Donuts commercial, a dynamic free EP, regional tour dates, and a bold artistic vision, Blais has begun to ingrain himself in the national conscious.
Hear “Show Me Love” in a Dunkin Donuts commercial: http://bit.ly/9ZYfy4
Blais’ uniquely infectious brand of pop-songwriting is reminiscent of a diverse array of artists ranging from Elliott Smith and Teenage Fanclub to Ben Folds and Travis.
His current Free EP is merely one installment of an ambitious ten-volume release series entitled Everyone’s Feelin’ Alone, which will eventually encompass over 40 tracks all told. Blais is currently on tour (dates below), and has shared the stage with such acts as Snow Patrol, Dispatch, The Dresden Dolls, Rocky Votolato, Sam Roberts, and The Neighborhoods.
Yet, the music is only the beginning of the story. Leo Blais is an artist and environmentalist in his own right. On top of spending nearly five years in the recording studio, Blais labored close to three years hand-creating the artwork for the Everyone’s Feelin’ Alone series.
Using only an X-acto knife and a sharpie, Blais transformed his Lowell apartment into a tangible manifestation his musical vision. Whether it is the meticulously carved lyrics that wrap his room, or the hand-drawn tracklist, it’s clear you will not find a more unique approach to cover art and packaging anywhere soon.
Watch the creation of the artwork here: http://bit.ly/d9NoHv
Further to his pursuits, Blais strives to ensure that the Everyone’s Feelin Alone project and the subsequent touring will all be carbon neutral by offsetting his footprint with the planting of trees in forests ravaged by wildfires.
Leo Blais Tourdates
Mercersburg, PA – May 8th – Mercersburg Academy
Fryeburg, ME – May 15th – Fryeburg Academy (Students Only)
Blue Hill, ME – May 21st – George Stevens Acad. (Students Only)
