Leanne Lightfoot - Bios

Leanne Lightfoot, grew up in a house filled with music, horses and a love of the outdoors. This was the start on her path to becoming a successful competitive Dressage rider and trainer, and would ultimately play an integral part in her songwriting. The undeniable influences that horses and nature have had on her life, are woven subtly into her music and noted with appreciation by those who share her love of both. .

Lightfoot's credits many influences in her music, Willy Nelson, Ian Tyson and Emmylou Harris, to name a few amongst many. But, It wasn't until she first heard a recording of singer/songwriter Iris Dement that something really changed for her. "I had never heard anything like it. It was startling, I started writing."

Ten years after releasing the ‘Redtail Flyer’ album, Leanne has released Still Knowing, in February 2025.  A collection of 10 songs.  Bringing her smoke laced vocals, and timeless writing to the forefront, her new tracks harness the many influences of her early years, and temper them with the life lessons that come with the profoundly joyous and sorrowful experiences of a life lived in the pursuit of personal truths, art, passion, and being human.

Typically, you'll find Leanne performing with Jamie Newsom and Jim McLennan.  

With upbeat, often comical banter, between the trio,  Newsom, McLennan, add depth and texture to the nuanced collection of songs, where past and present meld and where heartache and hope coexist long after the music fades.