Zach Kleisinger

In 2014, Moose Jaw native Zach Kleisinger took out his walking shoes and journeyed across the country playing street corners, bars, coffee shops, and venues - whoever would take in the determined, travelling poet. Zach landed in Victoria, B.C. to work with old friend Sam Weber, who produced his debut EP, “Between Cities”. The songs released on the EP captures an honest authenticity with a youthful curiosity. His brooding tales, gravelly vocals, and meandering guitar reflect the folk-fused blues of Bob Dylan, the earnest optimism of Jack Johnson, and the sonic style of Bruce Springsteen

Since the release of the EP, Zach as re-located to Vancouver to continue building his reputation as a vocal powerhouse amongst the music community and industry alike. Kristian Lao from Indie VanCity describes “Zach effortlessly delivers the raw, honest musings of my favorite old-time troubadours. I adore watching the audience's surprise when that gravel-dragged, smokey old voice comes out of such an unassuming, polite young man”.

These days Zach can be found playing intimate solo shows or full band swings. l band swings. Recently, his release show for “I Don’t Mind” was streamed on Vancouver’s Roundhouse Radio live from
Guilt & Company

The upcoming year will see him release his follow up EP, tour the west coast to continue building a faithful fan base, hitting small grassroots festivals, and taking his position in Canada’s folk landscape as a voice to be reckoned with.