Leon Majcen has announced the October 17 release of his new album Making A Livin’ (Not a Killin’) via Cloverdale. The record is Leon’s fourth album in five years and is inspired by the tours that have taken him far beyond his adopted home of Nashville. It’s the sound of a road warrior who’s grown all too familiar with the highs, lows, and heartbreaks that pave the long road out of town.

For a songwriter who first hit the road as an infant – back when his Bosnian refugee parents moved the family to Florida, determined to find a better life for their children – Making A Livin’ (Not a Killin’) is Leon’s most honest album to date, fueled equally by melody and momentum. A modern-day folksinger rooted in the classic tradition of Townes Van Zandt and John Prine, Leon Majcen makes music built for the long haul, rooted in experience and carried by a voice that feels equally weathered and hopeful.

Leon has recently teased the album with the release of new single “Tallahassee (feat. Riley Downing),” a duet steeped in the influence of New Orleans. He shares, “I’ve been a fan of Riley’s music for a few years now. Dude’s the real deal. His writing has had a big influence on me the last few years, and definitely influenced this song. I sent him a message on instagram, not knowing he’d be into it or would see it or respond, but he got back to me and said he was down. It means a lot to me to have him on this tune and I’m glad we got to cross paths for this project.”

Majcen will be supporting the album with a Fall and Winter tour  with dates kicking off in Denver, CO on August 29 and continuing throughout 2025 and into next year..  The months-long run includes headline gigs as well as shows during Americana Fest in Nashville and support slots for Margot Price, Kip Moore and others.  All dates, with more to be announced, are listed below and tickets are available here.

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