J.C. Leonard - Vocals, Guitar, Autoharp, Harmonica and Piano
Influences
Elliott Smith, Bob Dylan, Tom Paxton, The Carter family, Johnny Cash, John Denver, Ralph Mctell, Dwight Yoakam, James Taylor, Kris Kristofferson, Bruce Springsteen, Donovan, John Lennon, Woody Guthrie
Sounds Like
Bob Dylan comes into mind but honestly I can`t really say, have a listen and judge for yourself.
Well this is me then. I have been performing since the age of 15 and wrote my first song when I was 12 years old. Although up until about five years ago I spent more time acting, rather than singing and playing the guitar. I was very much into the grunge movement when growing up and after a stint in various different bands at school I started to mellow a bit and became interested in story songs about living, growing up and going out on a journey to find something. I have always tried to tell a different story with each song I write. Some are about love, the different struggles people go through in life, chasing your dreams, and following your heart.
As of 2008 I have written about 800 songs. Many of which are gathering dust in a cupboard somewhere. I am hoping to record as many of them as I can in the future and hope that with every release I will be able to express my feelings and thoughts to a wider audience in the hope that they may learn something and go away remembering it...If I can successfully do this then my work will be done.
If anyone wants to find out more about me please go to my web site at:
www.welcometothedreamworld.com
I am in the middle of organising my own musc festival aiding charities around the world. The Summer Of Love And Music Festival will run from August 1st-2nd 2009. To find out more please check out the festival website at www.summerofloveandmusicfestival.net
Great acoustic set on yr new cd Those Who Walked Before. Am glad my cover photo went to a good home and can't wait to snap the bands for the website at the Festival next weekend! You're an inspiration, JC - and a nice bloke too.
Thursdays are very tough for us in the run up to Christmas. So will probably not be down till teh new year. Bath sounds awesome. Do let me know more. Also if he puts on full band shows then please put us forward or send me some contact details please.
hell you, long time no speak. things have been going good for u i see, glad u r still playing the guitar. you will have to teach me cos i official suck at it :P xxx
