HaydenCombining elements of both rock and folk music, along with disturbingly personal sentiments, dark humor, and a voice able to channel both the falsetto highs of Neil Young and the wavering raspy low tones of Leonard Cohen, Toronto's Hayden Desser has spent the last 15 years creating uniquely affecting music. Hayden, who is currently finishing up a four week US tour with Feist, will be heading out next month on a full band tour to the US, and making a return visit to The Cedar on June 27, along with a handful of other premium venues around the country. These shows will mark the first time Hayden has toured with a full band in over 3 years and comes on the heels of his new album 'In Field & Town' via his new home at the legendary Fat Possum Records.

In Field & Town is his most musically diverse and textured record to date. It captures his penchant for self-referential fiction and emotionally heavy songs and laces them with sharp hooks and smart lyrics. After supporting The National in Europe, Hayden completed a sold out theatre tour of Canada.. Hayden’s all too rare live appearances showcase his natural rapport with the crowd, along with an honest demeanor, and enhance his well-deserved reputation as a unique and charming performer.

"His low-key piano and guitar, and oft-unruly vocals, are even more stunning live." (Village Voice NYC)

"His talent is vast and his use of it intuitive, making everything he does come alive with touching authenticity." (Montreal Gazette)

"…an artist of remarkable depth and potential, becoming someone who inspires comparison rather than invites it." (HARP Magazine)

Tickets on sale 2pm Fri May 2 from Cedar Ticketline (612-338-2674 ext 2), Cedar outlets, and online at Ticketweb.

$13 advance

$15 day of show