Lionel playing "Hound Dog" with James Taylor, August 6, 2008 @ Red Rocks
First Place winner (Solo/Duo) at the 2008 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.
http://www.blues.org/ibc/index.php4
Born in Rochester, New York, Lionel Young began taking violin lessons at the age of six with Anastasia Jempelis at the Eastman School of Music. His family moved to Pittsburgh where he studied violin with Herbert Greenburgh, who was the associate concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony then and is the concertmaster of the Baltimore Symphony now. He won a music scholarship to the University of Indiana where he studied with Josef Gingold. He came back to Pittsburgh and went to Carnegie-Mellon University to study violin with Fritz Seigal, the Concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony and served as Concertmaster at University orchestra for two years, one of which was with Keith Lochhart who is now the conductor & music director of the Boston Pops. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Opera-Ballet Orchestra and the National Repertory Orchestra which commissioned him to play bluegrass and blues for their summer festival and on a tour of Japan, Taiwan, and Korea during the 1988 Summer Olympic Music Festival.
Throughout his career, Lionel has won numerous awards including: The Young Artist Award (Pittsburgh Symphony); The Concerto Contest (Carnegie-Mellon); The Passamenic Award (Branchwood String Quartet); and the award for the Best Blues Band in Westword's Best of Denver in 1989 for his band The Last Fair Deal. In 1992 he won a position with The Denver Chamber Orchestra and premiered a solo piece by William Hill with them in 1994. His current band, The Lionel Young Band, won back-to-back "Best Blues Band" honors in Westword's Best of Denver 1996 and 1997. In 2008, Lionel won the solo/duo competition at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.
The Lionel Young Band released it's first CD, "As the Sun Goes Down" in December 1997. The release has received excellent reviews regionally & nationally.
Among others, Lionel has played in concerts with Count Basie, Stevie Wonder, Jimmy Paige/Robert Plant, James Taylor, Doc Severenson, Linda Ronstadt, Living Color, Billy Taylor, Woodie Herman, Stanley Turrentine, Homesick James, Homer Brown, Hamlet Bluiett, Chief Bae, and Johnny Long.
Hi Lionel, thanks for your friendship! It was a great time on the Blues cruise and I liked your music well because it was no hoochie coochie blues! regards and hope to hear from you DJ rockinxxl Bernd
Hi Lionel Young! Holidays are approaching quickly! Once again I'm, offering my low holiday pricing. Great rates for full length CDs, mix-tapes, EPs, and singles. Get in touch if you need high-quality mastering on a budget. Hope the holidays treat you well!!! Jim Bowen wavelength Masters
Happy Birthday!!!! to the KING of the STOLEN SUPERBOWL!! I would say may your day be covered in yellow and black but its too much snow out there! so may your day be covered in white!!! and a snow shovel!!!
Lionel - thanks for the ad, BTW saw you grew up in Rochester and attended the Eastman, then left - GOOD MOVE ! it's cold and rainy and grey here so not much has changed, will see ya very soon and thanks for the great music. peace 'n'n music chefjimi
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Hi Lionel Young! Hope you're having a great summer! Thanks for having me as friend. Keep me in mind if you need any high quality/low cost mastering. All the details and samples are on my page. Free sample for every new friend and client. Take care!
For those of you that may have missed our show on KGNU thus past Mon. It's available in their archives both for listening and downloading. Check Here: http://kgnu.org/ht/listings.html?show=Kabaret&host=All&display=list We hope you enjoy. Many Blessings-Silent Bear& Lionel Young
Hey there...thanks for the Add. I had the pleasure of hearing some of your music at the Pearl Street Blues Festival on Saturday. I will be following your calendar so I can hear you play again.
When I woke up this morning,the rain had stoped, the sun was shining, and the birds were singing (very LOUDLY) a new blues song called: HE Was Outta-BOUNDS!!! and The Ref Didnt SEE a Thing!!! 12 bar in the key of C thank-you
Hey Lionel Young! Just want to stop by to say thanks for being friends! Keep me in mind if you need any mastering done. All of the info is on my page and feel free to email me anytime. Only $25 per song and $100 for an EP, mix-tape, or full CD! Thanks!! Jim Wavelength MD
On Friday July 3rd, The Roadhouse Joe Blues Band will join four of the best Colorado blues acts for an epic night of steamy music in one of the best jazz rooms in the world.
Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln Street (9th & Lincoln), Denver www.dazzlejazz.com Friday July 3, starting at 6:00pm. Call for reservations 303-839-5100 or email reservation@dazzlejazz.com
The Line-Up:
6:00pm - Paul Soderman & Bluzhouse 7:15pm - Roadhouse Joe Blues Band 8:30pm - Sammy Dee 9:45pm - Ricky Early Band 11:00pm - Ronnie Shellist & the Shuffletones
Kick off your Independence Day weekend with a bang! This is a not-to-be-missed event in a big comfortable room. Plus, everybody who attends will receive a free music download from Roadhouse Joe!
Roadhouse Joe brings its brand of hard blues and full tilt boogie to Patrick's in Aurora. Come experience raunchy music in a swanky room. Patricks is a great club with great people. Dance and party!
Patrick's Restaurant & Nightclub 1770 S. Buckley Rd, Aurora, CO Friday, June 12, 9:00pm
Roadhouse Joe brings its brand of hard blues and full tilt boogie to Patrick's in Aurora. Come experience raunchy music in a swanky room. Patricks is a great club with great people. Dance and party!
Patrick's Restaurant & Nightclub 1770 S. Buckley Rd, Aurora, CO Friday, June 12, 9:00pm
