Leavin' Train

We have officially shortened our band name to "Leavin' Train". The Stowaways are a permanent fixture now! However, Gilles and Marlee are still available for hire as a duet in smaller more intimate venues.

Marlee Dyonne, Gilles LeClerc, Chris Barkley, and Dan Whiteley have been immersed in music, songs and song writing for many years. As separate entities their passion for music has led each of them and their recordings on different journeys across Canada, USA and even Europe.

All four band-mates have joined their history and talents to form a vocal blend and instrumental performance that is powerful, addictive and energized to say the least. The foursome combined their influences of Bluegrass, Roots, Blues and Gospel.  Together they produce a sound that is saturated with experience, professionalism, tight harmony and drive. Their journey together has led them to perform in Ontario and abroad. Leavin’ Train’s repertoire consists of many memorable songs from the past and current “Greats” in the music industry and also several of their own compositions, which have become favorites among their fans. Any listener will be thoroughly entertained by their dynamic vocals suspended upon solid instrumentation. This 4-piece band consists of guitar, dobro, mandolin and the upright bass. Their quality entertainment always seems to leave the audience wanting more!  It’s full steam ahead for this “Leavin’ Train”.  All aboard!  Toes get ready to tap!!!

"We are proud to announced a big congratulations to Chris on his win! He won dobro player of the year at the Central Canadian Bluegrass Music Awards 2007! Way to go Chris! You deserve it!"