Lee Watson is a familiar face on the Canadian folk/bluegrass/country music scene and has played numerous festivals, theatres, and live stages throughout Canada and the West Coast of the USA. As one of the founding members and lead vocalists of The Breakmen, Watson is well versed in folk, bluegrass, and country singing and songwriting. The Breakmen’s sophomore CD When You Leave Town remained on The Roots Music Review-Top 50 chart for 9 consecutive months, receiving significant national airplay on CBC Radio as well as other roots music radio shows across the country. Watson’s "Play Me Another One" from When You Leave Town has been added to CBC Radio 2's New Discoveries album available on itunes. The Breakmen have twice been recorded by CBC Radio 2 for their Canada Live series. This year they are nominated for two Canadian Folk Music Awards: Vocal Group of the Year and New/Emerging Artist of the Year. The experience he has gained from years spent touring, rehearsing, and honing his craft with The Breakmen can be heard on Watson's first solo CD, Northern Track. The album’s focus on classic bluegrass and country songwriting.
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