Joe Ziegler is a one man militia.  Besides sharing initials with hip-hop royalty (think about it), Ziegler is constantly treading new ground on a never-ending tour cycle through America.  The enigmatic traveler is also affectionately known as Leftmore, the acoustic wordsmith that crafts enticing lyrical prose over the most melodic and catchy of strumming.  For a second you’d swear you were listening to radio pop, until you realize the words are oh so much more.

Leftmore began as a duo, including Ziegler’s musical confidente, Matthew Shaw.  What began as a team effort, however, has dwindled down to a solo mission, as Shaw left amicably to pursue other endeavors.  Joe soldiers on and Leftmore continues to pick up steam and grow in the underground network of local musicians across the country.

I was able to catch Joe, sans underpants, in an off-moment when he was watching curling . . . the second greatest thing that Canada has graced sports with. Read more