Daniel Ledwell is a Canadian record producer and multi-instrumentalist.
Music career
In 2008, Ledwell produced his debut solo album, Two Over Seven in his home studio."", Chart, January 16, 2008. Retrieved January 19, 2014. It was released on Emm Gryner's record label Dead Daisy Records.Ash, Amanda (April 12, 2008). "Quick Hits (and Misses): Daniel Ledwell: Two Over Seven", Edmonton Journal, p. C3. Since then, Ledwell has also produced albums for such musicians as Jenn Grant, Don Brownrigg, Heather Green, Fortunate Ones, Quiet Parade, Gabrielle Papillon, Lennie Gallant, and Justin Rutledge. He was named producer of the year at the East Coast Music Awards in 2013Kelley, Ken (March 15, 2013). "Jenn Grant brings The Beautiful Wild to Moncton: Halifax singer-songwriter produced latest record with husband Daniel Ledwell", Times & Transcript, p. E1. and again in 2014.Gallant, Doug (April 5, 2014). "Islanders snag industry awards during ECMA awards brunch", The Guardian.
In 2024 he appeared as a guest musician on New Kind of Familiar, the second album by Clever Hopes.
Art and design Ledwell, who is originally from Charlottetown,Lloyd, Jocelyne (December 27, 2006). "Ready for Flight", Journal Pioneer, p. B5. received a fine arts degree from Mount Allison University, where he met his former bandmates in In-Flight Safety.Kerr, Grant (February 7, 2006). "In-Flight Safety is clearing its own path in music circles", Telegraph-Journal, p. D1.
In addition to his musical work, he is also a painter and designer, and has designed album covers for many musicians.Mithrush, Fawnda (April 14, 2010). "All's well with In-Flight Safety: Daniel Ledwell takes time from his solo career to land with his indie band ", Edmonton Journal. Retrieved January 19, 2014. He also illustrated I Am an Islander, a book by his brother, comedian Patrick Ledwell."PEI comedian Patrick Ledwell turns to the crowds to support his first book". Quill & Quire, January 5, 2012.
Personal life He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and is married to singer-songwriter Jenn Grant.Trapunski, Richard (February 17, 2011). "Jenn Grant: Halifax singer/songwriter discovers happy songs can be just as good as heartbreakers", Now. 30 (25). Retrieved January 19, 2014.
Daniel and Patrick Ledwell's father was poet and university professor Frank Ledwell.Jim Day, "Beloved educator Frank Ledwell dies". The Guardian, June 14, 2010.
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