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LEE RASCONE
Everyone who knows or has been to one of
Lee Rascone's writers nights walks away thinking that is one crazy and funny Mexican. He's as part of the entertainment as all the great tunes you'll hear performed by both hit and undiscovered writers every weekend. When a songwriter finishes his song, Lee quickly adds 'Tacos and Chili...what a great song.' Other one-line standards you'll hear through the course of the night...'Boy you look bad.' Lee will then pause and add with a grin...'Bad is good, it ain't bad.' If someone sings a song with a Latin beat, he'll start cryin' 'Hombre, stop! You're making me homesick.' And don't be surprised if he starts speaking to the crowd in Spanish out of the blue. Lee was born in Northern New Mexico and grew up in Sante Fe, New Mexico. At 16, he started performing in clubs and got hooked on music and this passion for performing took him to Vegas, LA and eventually to Nashville in 1973. In Nashville, to support himself and his family, he got regular gigs in Printers Alley and in those days he went by 'Leondro.' He quickly became one of the alley's favorite performers during the 70's and 80's, playing in the Brass Rail, Captain's Table, The Embers, and Skulls. He is known not only as a singer, but a musician. He is proficient on bass guitar and acoustic guitar. As a bassist, he landed roadwork with Bob Luman, Doyle Holly and the great George Jones. His guitar style is an alternating bass picking embellished with Latino rhythmic strumming. Lee's original songs have been recorded by several major artists 'Briley Parkway' (Artist Jack Green), 'The Good and the Bad' (Artist Charlie Louvin), 'We're Gonna Make It Somehow' (Artist Jimmy Dickens), and many others. Many of his tunes incorporate his unique playing style...songs with a strong Latino rhythm. The themes of his original tunes range from fun type tunes like 'Boogie Woogie Man' to gospel, social, and patriotic songs. Some of his well-crafted social tunes include 'The Pledge' (saying the Pledge of Allegiance in schools), 'Say No to Drugs' and 'The Cloth' (about the flag) which received national recognition. The song was accepted by the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission to be part of America's 200 year celebration in 1976. Lee received letters from Governor Dunn, Senator Baker and Senator Eastland complimenting him on his patriotism. Lee regularly performs as part of his writer's shows on the weekends. Another showcase spot for him is the Bluebird Cafe. Without a doubt, this crazy Mexican is worth checking out...especially if you're an aspiring songwriter or a tourist that wants to check out what the 'Real Nashville' is all about. Lee always has one or more hit writers as part of his shows. Hit writers that have appeared on a regular basis on his show include...Reese Wilson, Whitey Shafer, Gene Cook, Don Wayne, Mike Settle, Jimmy Payne, Roger Alan Wade, Buddy Hyatt and many more. To tell you the truth though, you'll be entertained as much by Lee as being able to hear songs you've heard on the radio performed by the original writer. ..
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