Mandi LeBlanc - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards, Percussion
Jeremiah Seeley - Guitar, Programming, Producer
Billy Crompton - Bass
Carlos 'Los' Vega, Jr. - Drums
Dustin LeBlanc - Vocals
The New York Ruffians that have played with me in the past:
Dimitri Moderbacher - Bass
Tim Kuhl- Drums
Angela Ortiz - Piano, Vocals, Tambourine
Chris Landry - Bass
Seth Johnson - Drums
Tiffany Redmon - Vocals, Tambourine
Greg Richardson - Bass
Karyn Smith - Guitar, Vocals
Austinites that have played with me:
Jeff Botta - Drums, Vocals
Harmoni Kelley - Bass, Vocals
Colin Brooks - Guitar
Here at Camp LeBlanc we do everything grassroots. Wanna hear new LeBlanc music? Feel like donating? We sure would appreciate it!
Influences
We are inspired by many great bands and artists, but here are a few:
Rilo Kiley, Jenny Lewis, The Beatles, Spoon, Talking Heads, Mates Of State, Ben Kweller, Beck, Weezer, Blondie, The Pixies, She & Him, Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple, Edie Brickell, Joan Jett, Kings of Leon, The Ting Tings, MGMT, Lady Gaga, CSS, The Smiths, Morissey, Radiohead, Queen, David Bowie, The Flaming Lips, Ryan Adams, David Garza, Violent Femmes, Nirvana, The Shins, The Cars...writers Nick Hornby, Will Christopher Baer and Chuck Palahniuk novels, read their work, it will change your life...alcohol, trees, depressing jobs, our talented friends, love, life, good times and the like...
Sounds Like
LeBlanc performs "The Promise" at Rockwood Music Hall, NYC
THIS IS ME - EP available at a LIVE SHOW or these fine retailers:
Mandi LeBlanc, singer/songwriter from Austin, TX plays indie rock music blended with jazz, pop and country influences with her band LeBlanc. Texas born and raised, Mandi moved to New York City in January of 2001 where she started writing music with the influences of Spoon, Weezer, Beck, Ben Kweller, Liz Phair, Rilo Kiley, The Beatles, and Sheryl Crow. After 8 years of living in NYC and tackling the music scene there, Mandi decided to go back to her roots and hometown of Austin, TX. Left handed and self taught on guitar, Mandi currently lives in Austin with her boyfriend Jeremiah, their dog Chloe and their two cats Romeo and Piper.
"LeBlanc has an alternative indie rock sound. If Weezer and Sheryl Crow ever had a child together, LeBlanc would be it's offspring. With catchy poppy hooks and melodic vocals by lead singer Mandi LeBlanc, this band is one to watch out for! Be sure to check out a live show!" - O'Neil Records.
CD Review of *THIS IS ME* EP:
"Mandi LeBlanc left the comfortable confines of Austin for Brooklyn two years ago, but her blend of riot grrrl and folk rock has River City written all over it. Don't be fooled by opener "Cute Boyfriend" as the fourpiece LeBlanc is more Ani than Liz, and more roots than rock." - Austin Chronicle.
"Texas born Mandi LeBlanc masterminded this group's first EP, which features 6 cuts of indie rock flavored with pop, funk and country tastes. The strongest track is 'Met A Boy', which is pretty much pure smart pop straight out of the late 70's new wave. There is nothing better in this CD, or many CD's I've heard lately, though the title track, with it's sweet, breathy line, "This is me on a rampage / don't fuck with me." that's damned good, too...The band is clearly very strong, trading styles song by song but
maintaining a clear identity...Another issue: the standout song, 'Met A Boy', is pretty near perfect, with lots of hooks in all the right places, and is well worth the price of admission." - Urban Folk.
"The tracks "Be with You" and "Subway Love" are really hot. I would give Mandi a chance, she's got a great sound." - Unsigned Magazine.
FOR BOOKING CONTACT MANDI: mandileblanc@gmail.com or send a myspace message to me!
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If you're into power pop tunes like Jellyfish, Superdrag, Weezer, etc... you can download the Six Songs EP for FREE by visiting my MySpace page. Thanks!
"Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving." A wish to my friend is to have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving with the ones you love.
The release date for Dementia and Filth has been set. It will come out on the 5th of December. Contact us for info on how to get copies but until then enjoy the new song we posted, Congregation 'Mongst the Doomed Stones and check out our official website, bastardband.net.
Hey just wanna say thanks for supporting Skye Rider!
If you haven't already checked out our EP "The Empire Sessions EP" make sure you do, it's just kickass fucking rock n roll plain & simple. Any input you can give us is much appreciated.
thank you so much for being friends i really appreciate having you as my pal. looks like you have you have it GOING ON!!! It's amazing what we can do with hard work and believing in ourselves!! God Bless!! XoXo Nicollette
Just stopping by to say whats up! We got some of our stuff on ilike so you can download any of our songs for free at: http://www.ilike.com/artist/search?artist_qp=tree+top+paradise&x=0&y=0 Just click free mp3 on the songs you like. Peace out. Your friends, Tree Top Paradise
WAS GOOD? I GOT A HOT NEW SINGLE I JUSS PUT UP ON MY PAGE CALLED "SPACESHIP RIDIN" COME CHECK IT OUT AND LEMME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.IT WOULD MEAN A LOT 2 ME! THANX.
Hi Mandi! Thanks for the add,listen and friendship! Releasing debut CD, "The Long Road of Doris Voxy" on Dec. 11th! Mastered at Capitol Records and looking forward to promoting Phoenix Rising, Razor Sharp and Two Worlds right away! Peace. Mattie