Ginger Leigh

GINGER LEIGH TURNS THE MOST TIMID AUDIENCES INTO SINGING, SWAYING LOVERS OF LIFE.

Ginger Leigh is a multi-tasking, self-taught, creative leader and entrepreneur. She has been a professional musician most of her life. She tours all over Europe, the

"Leigh's music is akin to the iron fist in the velvet glove." - SA Express News

Ginger Leigh is a multi-tasking, self-taught, creative leader and entrepreneur. She has been a professional musician most of her life. She tours all over Europe, the US, and New Zealand.

Ginger Leigh was born a rocker. She grew up on the stage and hasn't stopped performing and writing since. Internationally-known, prolific, and hard-working, Ginger is a force in the music industry. Marquee Magazine says "As one of the reigning divas of the Austin Indie scene, Leigh combines her on-stage cabaret antics with soulful lyrics and passionate delivery." People all over the world crave Ginger's stage style, which is energetic, funny, firey and frank. Her talent overflows and surpasses language barriers and culture.

Ginger Leigh's most recent release "Sugar in My Coffee" is receiving rave reviews. The Austin Chronicle says "Leigh strikes a delicate balance between style, substance, and unrestrained rock & roll, especially on songs such as 'Close Enough,' 'Angel,' and 'Mexican Man.' The Santa Fe Reporter says it best, " Leighs that rare brand of artist who appeals to both lovers and fighters."

OTHER ARTIST WEBSITE:  http://www.myspace.com/gingerleighband

HOME TOWN: 
Austin, TX

GROUP/BAND MEMBERS: 
Ginger Leigh - vocals/guitars, Mark Williams - cello/bass, Marie Leal - percussion, Nina Singh/Perry Drake - drums

INFLUENCES: 
Bonnie Raitt, Etta James, Sade, kd lang, Annie Lennox, Bono, Bette Midler, Steve Tyler, Phoebe Snow

ON MY PLAYLIST: 
Meshell N'degeocello, Phoebe Snow, System of a Down, Paolo Nuttini, Suzanna Choffel, Ben Folds Five, Lucinda Williams, Patty Griffin, Joe Henry, Madonna, Pink, and Sting.