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Tyson Leslie is constantly writing, recording, and performing with many various artists and styles often on stage between 5 and 6 nights a week.
“The busiest man in show business (or at least in Kansas City)” is possibly the best way to describe Tyson Leslie’s current career status. After all, Leslie’s made quite a name for him by performing with up to 8 different bands at a time as an actual band member (and not just a sometimes fill-in).
Leslie’s been performing and has been a staple of the Kansas City music scene for over 15 years. He began performing in bars and clubs at the age of 15 and is now performing large venues and even amphitheaters with headline bands and is beginning to create a name for himself as a solo artist.
Tyson is currently a full-time member of the following bands and performs on stage up to 24+ days in a month:
Corey Taylor Solo Band (The Junk Beer Kidnap Band) – Keyboards/Guitar
90 Minutes (all 90’s covers) – Bass Guitar/Vocals
Jim Stapley (original throwback rock n' roll) - Bass Guitar
Leslie has also performed with the following bands:
Lost Wax (Classic/Current R&B/Funk/Hip-Hop)
J.B.K.B. (Funk/Southern Rock Original Band)
Banshee (Original Power Metal) – Bass Guitar/Vocals
Pink Side Of The Floyd (Pink Floyd Tribute Band) – Keyboards/Organs/Synthesizers
Goodnight Nobody (Metal/Hard Rock covers) – Keyboards/Guitar/Vocals
The Affirmative Action Trio (Classic Rock to Current Covers) – Bass
Guitar/Vocals
Little Big Man (Original Pop-Rock) – Guitar/Vocals
Shut Up And Sing (Rock N’ Roll Karaoke Band) – Bass/Keyboards
The Baloney Ponyz (80’s “Hair Metal” covers) – Keyboards/Guitar/Vocals
Corey Taylor is best known as the frontman for the bands Slipknot and Stone Sour. Both bands have had 1 singles and albums across the world and continue to be two of the top draws in Hard Rock/Heavy Metal music today.
Taylor caused a stir in January when he revealed plans to make his first solo album sometime in the next year. The biggest question for fans was what would happen with Taylor's other group, STONE SOUR, whose last effort, "Come What(ever) May", surfaced in 2006. Taylor told The Pulse of Radio that he's keeping his priorities straight when it comes to new projects. "I think what got people up in arms is the fact that, you know, it was a question of what was going to come first, solo album or STONE SOUR?" he said. "What it comes down to is that we've put a lot of work into STONE SOUR, and for me to turn around and put out a solo album first would kind of destroy the foundation that we've built for STONE SOUR. So starting this fall, we are going to work on a new STONE SOUR album."
Taylor said he hopes to record the new STONE SOUR album next January and February, with a tentative release in the spring of 2010.
He added that he will begin work on his solo album around that time as well.
SLIPKNOT's latest release, "All Hope Is Gone", has been certified gold for moving more than 500,000 copies since its arrival last August. It was also the band's first No. 1 debut on the Billboard chart.
Tyson performing "Through Glass" by Stone Sour with the Junk Beer Kidnap Band and Josh and Shawn of Stone Sour.
Tyson performing the Cheers theme song and "Zzyzx Rd." by Stone Sour with the Junk Beer Kidnap Band.
Performing Stone Sour's "Bother" at Rockfest Kansas City 2009:
Perfoming "Let's Go Crazy" by Prince with Corey Taylor & J.B.K.B. at Rockfest 2009:
Performing "Beyond" with Corey Taylor & JBKB:
GEAR – Tyson uses Korg, Nord, and Roland synths, Peavey amplification and rack effects, Ibanez & Fender guitars, and Ampeg cabinets when performing with Mr. Taylor.
90 MINUTES – (bass guitar) – 90 Minutes is a weekly working band who pays tribute to all music from the 90’s decade performing everything from Sister Hazel and Alanis Morissette to Rage Against The Machine and Pantera.
90 Minutes has been the house band every Wednesday night at Jerry’s Bait Shop in Lee’s Summit, MO and continues to have a full house week after week after 3 years and going strong.
90 Minutes features some of Kansas City’s most popular and recognizable musicians including Go-Go Ray (Billy Goat, Mike Dillon’s Go-Go Jungle), John Pyne (On The Fly, Load Point Pull), Josh Johnson (The Slowdown), Sara Brazil, and Jason "The Mole" Molnar
90 Minutes has opened shows for Sister Hazel, The Gin Blossoms, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, Eve 6, Lucky Boys Confusion and has a slew of major summer shows lined up for 2009 with national artists.
Performing "Du Hast" by Rammstein in Des Moines, Iowa
Performing "Black Or White" by Michael Jackson at Jerry's Bait Shop in Lee's Summit, MO
Perfoming "All Mixed Up" and "Don't Stay Home" by 311 and "Semi-Charmed Life" by 3rd Eye Blind"
Performing "Criminal" by Fiona Apple in Des Moines, IA
See Sara in a GUITAR SOURCE commercial above!
GEAR – Tyson uses Ibanez, Fender, Traben, and Peavey bass guitars, Ampeg cabinets and Line 6 effects processors with 90 Minutes. Tyson is currently endorsed by Curt Mangan Strings. Earplugs by M.H.S. (musicians hearing services) – www.90minutesband.com, www.myspace.com/90minutesband
EVERY WEDNESDAY AT JERRY'S BAIT SHOP IN LEE'S SUMMIT, MO!
Jim Stapley is a new up and coming artist on the Ironworks Music label. His album will be released in 2010.
Performing "Give Me What You Got Tonight"
Performing "Love Is Surrender"
Banshee began in the Mid-80’s and were signed to Metal Blade records releasing Cry In The Night and then Race Against Time in 1988 on Atlantic Records. Their video for “Shoot Down The Night” was featured on MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball and the song became a staple of Kansas City radio as they toured across the nation throughout the early 90’s when they disbanded as the scene took a drastic change with Grunge music’s arrival.
In 2008 for the Rocklahoma Festival, Banshee reunited and enlisted the talents of Tyson Leslie on the bass guitar. Having been the most successful draw on the Tri-Label stages for the entire weekend, Banshee is currently in rehearsals for a summer 2009 tour which looks to include another appearance at Rocklahoma 2009.
GEAR – Tyson uses Ibanez, Fender, Traben, and Peavey bass guitars, AMPEG cabinets and Line 6 effects processors with Banshee. Tyson is currently endorsed by Curt Mangan Strings. Earplugs by M.H.S. (musicians hearing services) – www.bansheerocks.com, www.myspace.com/bansheeflood.
Pink Side Of The Floyd – (keyboards) – Pink Side Of The Floyd is exactly what it sounds like it would be. From Kansas City, P.S.O.T.F. is a genuine and elegantly brilliant tribute to the music of Pink Floyd.
GEAR – Tyson uses Roland, Korg, Nord, Casio, and Yamaha keyboard and synthesizer instruments on the P.S.O.T.F. stage. Earplugs by M.H.S. (musicians hearing services) – www.pinksideofthefloyd.com, www.myspace.com/pinksideofthefloyd
GOODNIGHT NOBODY – (guitar/keyboards) – Goodnight Nobody is a weekly house band at the popular venue; The Hurricane. Goodnight Nobody plays Thursday nights only and plays some of today’s most powerful rock n’ roll from artists like Velvet Revolver, Muse, White Stripes, Foo Fighters and of course many more. In a short amount of time, Goodnight Nobody went from being virtually “nobody” to being one of the most reputable bands in the Kansas City area through sheer attitude, volume, and word of mouth.
GEAR – Tyson uses Fender, Epiphone, Dean, Takamine, and Ibanez guitars, Roland and Nord synthesizers. Curt Mangan strings, and Digitech effects processors on the Goodnight Nobody stage. Earplugs by M.H.S. (musicians hearing services) – www.myspace.com/goodnightnobodyband
BALONEY PONYZ – (keyboards/guitar) – The Baloney Ponyz have been Kansas City’s ONLY true salute to the ‘hair band’ movement of the 80’s and early 90’s. Started by Curtis Anderson, Doug Kenworthy and Tommy St. John, the Ponyz were doing it long before it was “ok” or “cool” to do the 80’s music again. When Nirvana was trampling on bands like Poison and Motley Crue, the Ponyz were selling out clubs all over the city with people who dearly missed the days of Headbanger’s Ball on MTV and 46 cans of Aquanet. The Baloney Ponyz continue to shine and wave the heavy metal flag loudly and proudly.
GEAR – Tyson uses Fender, Epiphone, Dean, and Ibanez guitars, Curt Mangan strings, and Digitech effects processors on the Baloney Ponyz stage. Earplugs by M.H.S. (musicians hearing services) – www.myspace.com/baloneyponyz
THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TRIO - (Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocal) - The A.A.T. was started as a result of having to slim down a band and make a trio work. The concept was essentially like the new JACK FM radio station. "We play what we want." With music ranging from Alice Cooper to Simple Minds to The Beatles and everything in between, the Affirmative Action Trio was seen every Tuesday night at Jerry's Bait Shop throughout 2007 and features Josh Johnson on guitar, and Go-Go Ray on the drums.
LITTLE BIG MAN – (guitar) – Little Big Man was formed in the mid-90’s and became something of a familiar name around mainly musicians and fans of music who didn’t care for the grunge scene going on at the time. LBM was loud, melodic, and stood out drastically during a time when guitar solos were frowned upon and positive music was questionable. The band broke up in ’97 and reformed in 2006 and began recording and performing again.
Little Big Man’s new full length album will be available in the late fall/early winter and will begin a short run tour during the Fall of ’07.
GEAR – Tyson uses Epiphone, Dean, Takamine, and Ibanez guitars, Curt Mangan strings, and Digitech effects processors on the Goodnight Nobody stage. Earplugs by M.H.S. (musicians hearing services) – www.myspace.com/littlebigmanband
Past Performances/Bands:
ALIENATION – 1991 – 1994 - Progressive Pop Rock
Vlad Basov - Vocals
Steve Kishinevksy - Guitar
Tyson Leslie - Guitar
Andrew Kulikov - Bass
Mike Mazzaresse - Drums
FLOOD – 2001 - Heavy Metal/Power Metal
Tommy Lee Flood - Vocals
Eddie Pruitt - Bass
Tyson Leslie - Keyboards
Lonnie - Guitar
Kevin - Drums
HOUSE OF ONE – 1996 - Progressive Rock
Don Crosby - Vocals
Ron Bales - Guitar
Andy Klassen - Bass
Tyson Leslie - Keyboards, guitar
Rob - Drums
Jet Black – 2002 – 2003 - Heavy Metal
Dan Fastuca - Guitar
Frank Campobasso - Vocals
Tyson Leslie - Bass
Paul Berrian - Drums
THE JOHNSONS – 2005 - Current - All over the place cover band
PHATT DOGG CITY – 1999 – 2000 - Jazz/Funk Instrumental band
Jeff Jones - Keyboards
Kenny Husdon - bass
Mark Gilmore - guitar
Tyson Leslie - Keyboards
Go-Go Ray - Drums
Myron Brimm - Trumpet
SAUCY JACK – 2007 - Pop Variety cover band
Freddie Francis - Guitar
Jill Francis - Vocals, Keyboards
Coko Henderson - Bass
Dennis Royer - Sax, Keyboards, Vocals
Tyson Leslie - Bass, Vocals (one night only!!!)
SHUTUPANDSING!(Karaoke Band) – 2005
Tyson Leslie - Bass
Curtis Anderson - Guitar, Emcee
Freddie Francis - Guitar
Go-Go Ray - Drums
SIMPLEXITY – 1998 – 2004 - Old School Funk cover band
Jeff Jones - Keyboards
Wes Blackman - Guitar
Jim Weaver - Percussion
George Webb - Percussion
Go-Go Ray - Drums
Tyson Leslie - Keyboards
Mark Gilmore - Guitar, Vocals
George Robinson - Trumpet, Vocals
Myron Brimm - Trumpet, Vocals
Blazze - Vocals
David "Madd Hatter" Wilkerson - Vocals
WYRED– 1995 – 1996 - Progressive Hard Rock band
Don Crosby - Vocals
Andy Klassen - Bass
Ron Bales - Guitar
Tyson Leslie - Keyboards, Guitar
Jason Boyd - Drums
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Pomeroy – (keyboards/guitar)
Pomeroy is an all original recording band who have gained a considerable following in the United States and were recently overseas in the Middle East performing for the U.S. Military troops in Africa, Saudi Arabia, and many more. Pomeroy has consistently toured without a break for over 7 years and are finally taking their first break to complete their upcoming full length album to be released in the Fall.
has toured extensively for over 10 years playing all over the United States as well as some overseas performances for the Troops of the United States in countries including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Africa, and many more.
The band has a tremendous Midwestern following and have toured with and performed with Ludo, Sister Hazel, Gavin DeGraw, Cowboy Mouth, Bowling For Soup, The Used, and dozens more.
Pomeroy has released 4 albums and 1 DVD and is currently an independent band still based out of Kansas City, MO.
Tyson performed his final Pomeroy show on December 20th, 2008 at The Waiting Room in Omaha, Nebraska.
GEAR – Tyson uses Roland, Korg, Nord and Yamaha keyboard and synthesizer instruments on the Pomeroy stage. He also uses Digitech effects processors, Ibanez and Fender guitars and Fender Amplification. Earplugs by M.H.S. (musicians hearing services) – www.pomeroymusic.com, www.myspace.com/pomeroy
• Played 7 shows in 5 days with 4 different bands (again) week of August 19th - 25th
• Played and helped organize “house band” for 99.7 KY’s Guiness Book Of World Records event having over 1600 guitar players simultaneously play the song “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple.
• Played 7 shows in 6 days with 5 different bands week of May 29th to June 2nd. Bands included 90 Minutes, Goodnight Nobody, Saucy Jack, The K.C. All Stars, and The “Hippo House Band”.
• Pomeroy – New Year’s Eve 2007, flipped van & trailer into a ditch and lived through it – still played the show that evening!
• Pomeroy – Middle East tour for Military Troops October 2004 and October 2006
• Performed 3 shows with 3 different bands in one day two years in a row – St. Patrick’s Day 2006 & 2007.
• Having son Nathan born in 2004 and still be able to do music performance for a living.
• Meeting and talking with Butch Walker (favorite songwriter) at Smith’s in ATL, GA 2004
• Performed onstage with Gavin Degraw, Fred Leblanc of Cowboy Mouth, 2004
• Performed onstage with Michael Tolcher’s band and Will Hoge fall 2004
• Opened for Blue Oyster Cult (More cowbell!!!) with Wyred in 1994
• Played Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KS after seeing Pantera there week prior 1993
• Playing the Lone Star while still in 8th and 9th grade – famous club in the 80’s early 90’s.
• Winner 1st Place: “Stars Of Tomorrow” talent contest – Greeley, Colorado 1989
Current endorsements:
Curt Mangan Strings
Earplugs by Lisa Tannenbaum – M.H.S. (Musician Hearing Services)
Other Equipment Used:
Guitars: Ibanez, Epiphone, Dean (acoustic), Fender (acoustic)
Keyboards: Roland, Korg, Yamaha, Nord
Basses: Ibanez, Fender, Traben, Peavey, Dean (acoustic)
Drums: Kansas City Drum Company, Yamaha
Effects: Digitech, Boss, Morley
Mixers: Nady Line Mixers, Allan & Heath, Bherenger
Cables: Monster Cables
Recordings:
Tyson Leslie (keyboards):
Upcoming DVD/WEB Instructional video – “Keyboard Tricks and standards” – Fall 2009
Anchondo (Keyboards) - 2008 release
Pomeroy (keyboards):
A New Reflection– Fall 2007
Live At The Blue Note DVD – 2005
Live At The Blue Note EP – 2005
Identity – 2003
Ludo (keyboards, orchestration):
Overture To Broken Bride – 2006
Load Point Pull (keyboards):
Load Point Pull – 2002
Jet Black (guitar, songwriting):
Jet Black - 2003
Baloney Ponyz - Baloney Ponyz (2002)
Madd Hatter Revue (keyboards, guitar, bass, songwriting, production):
It’s A Madd Madd World – 2001
George Robinson (keyboards):
G-Force – Upcoming Release – 2007
G-Force III - 2001
G-Force II - 2000
Simplexity (keyboards):
Live At The Levee – 2001
Phatt Dogg City (keyboards):
Phatt Dogg City – 2000
Tyson Leslie (Piano):
Interpretations - 1999
Little Big Man (guitar, songwriting):
EP – 1996
Alienation (guitar, keyboards, songwriting, production):
True Diversity – 1994
Under The Gun – 1992
AND NOW... SOME VIDEOS...
Tyson and Pomeroy featured in the infamous LUDO Blog Tour Journal... Check the sexy bus.... veddy naaaace!!
This is what EVERYONE should do at their shows... (yes there's a fire extinguisher by my foot)
THE COOLEST KID ON THE BLOCK:
Helping Kansas City break a world record:
Keyboard Solo at Sokol in Omaha, NE:
Keyboard solo (sloppy) 2:
This is what OMAHA, NE looks like when they hear that one Pomeroy song:
Hello Tyson Leslie, Whenever I listen to your music. I feel like singing too. But your talent is unmatched. How much time you spend to rehearse per day Tyson Leslie? Love ya. Jane PS:Follow Me Twitter at http://twitter.com/iaent
I've been on cloud nine al day since I saw your post about Faith no More going on tour, gonna investigate this shiz right now!! Mike patton, sigghhhhhh
Wow! Thanks to all my wonderful friends, I made the top 20. So many sexy girls to choose from. Now the voting starts all over, so please place your vote for me in this final round. New pics and video to be uploaded later today :)
LOAD POINT PULL – 2001 – 2002 - NU-Metal original band
