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Leon Majcen is a modern-day folksinger carrying on the tradition of Townes Van Zandt and John Prine. His breakout came as a teenager when Love and Misery became a hit on SiriusXM’s Coffee House channel, introducing his heartfelt take on American roots music. Since then, he’s spent the better part of a decade on the road — guitar in hand, chasing songs and stories across the country.
His new album, Making A Livin’ (Not a Killin’), is his fourth in five years and his most personal yet. Written from the perspective of a road-tested troubadour, the record captures both the freedom and heartbreak of life in motion. Songs like “Down the Road” and “Sleeping in a Car Is Fun Until You Gotta Pee” showcase Leon’s wit and acoustic roots, while “Walking Down the Street” expands his sound into bluesy rock territory.
Produced by multi-instrumentalist Pat Lyons (Colter Wall), the album was recorded live over two whirlwind days with a small rhythm section, highlighting Leon’s strength as a performer. Riley Downing (The Deslondes) also joins for a New Orleans–inspired duet, “Tallahassee.”
Now based in Nashville and part of the Cloverdale Records family led by Evan Honer, Leon is carving out his own lane — blending folk, country, and Americana into music that’s as honest as the road itself. Making A Livin’ (Not a Killin’) is proof that, for Leon Majcen, this isn’t just a dream. It’s a life.
In this episode of The Rugged Revival Podcast, we sit down with Americana songwriter Leon Majcen. From growing up in Florida to chasing music dreams in Nashville, Leon opens up about his early influences, the reality of life on the road, and how his music found its voice through fishing docks, hear…
