Rory Mcleod

Rory McLeod, an ex-circus clown and fire eater, is a one-man-soul-band, and poet.

He has a natural troubadours talent for weaving magical, musical, storytelling spells accompanied by his own bizarre solo orchestra of distinctive instruments.

The spoons, finger-cymbals, bandorea, Djembe-drum, harmonica, guitar, trombone and-tap-dancing shoes accompany the rich, raw, deep and resonant voice of this singular and liberating performer.Expect the unexpected.Rory worked as a circus clown and fire eater with 'Circo Ideal'a small Azteca family, Mexican circus, touring campesinos, pueblitos and tobacco plantations on the Pacific coast and in mountain villages.Rory Mcleod must be the musical equivalent of a six or seven ball juggler - The Guardian (UK)I also got shot from a cannon.

I got paid 3 pesos a mile and travelling expenses!I wasnt the lion-tamer, I only combed the lion's hair and cleaned his teeth!Rory McLeod is a musical Gypsy, his eccentric melodies are infused with influences from Flamenco to Country blues, through to Celtic, East European and Calypso rhythms creating a style of music and songwriting that has been described as:Intimate, revealing, political and powerful.When he sings his songs he will take you on a journey with him.Poetry and dance-stories with verve, sharpness, humour and warmth about people and for people.Great songs to dance to, infectious rhythms, flying harmonica!We saw the ubiquitous Rory Mcleod on stage wowing the crowd as if it were his living room everyone was dancing Then some hours later that night we heard Rory singing more of his stories around a campfire, listening chatting and joining in with everyone else on his trombone, spoons and harmonica.(Rory McLeod is a)Rhythmic storyteller-Soul-Singing-Tap-dancing-Poet,Guitar-Picking,One-Man-Dance-Band