Daniel Ledwell is a Canadian record producer and multi-instrumentalist.

Music career

In 2008 Ledwell produced his debut solo album, ''Two Over Seven'' in his home studio."", ''

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's record label Dead Daisy Records. Since then, Ledwell has also produced albums for such musicians as Jenn Grant, Don Brownrigg, Heather Green, Fortunate Ones, Quiet Parade, Gabrielle Papillon, Lennie Gallant and

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. He was named producer of the year at the

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in 2013 and again in 2014.

Art and design

Ledwell, who is originally from

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, received a fine arts degree from

Mount Allison University Mount Allison University (also Mount A or MtA) is a Canadian primarily undergraduate liberal arts university located in Sackville, New Brunswick, founded in 1839. Mount Allison was the first university in the British Empire to award a baccal ...

, where he met his former bandmates in In-Flight Safety. In addition to his musical work, he is also a painter and designer, and has designed album covers for many musicians.Mithrush, Fawnda (April 14, 2010).
All's well with In-Flight Safety: Daniel Ledwell takes time from his solo career to land with his indie band
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''. Retrieved January 19, 2014. He also illustrated ''I Am an Islander'', a book by his brother, comedian Patrick Ledwell.

Personal life

He lives in

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, and is married to singer-songwriter

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. Daniel and Patrick Ledwell's father was poet and university professor Frank Ledwell.Jim Day
"Beloved educator Frank Ledwell dies"
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