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Leon & The Peoples, a 2007 International Reggae and World Music Award (IRAWMA) nominee and one New York City’s hottest rising bands has successfully completed their first North America Tour, in front of many sold out venues including, House of Blues (LA, Chicago, Atlantic City), Hard Rock Live, Orlando, The Docks in Toronto, BB Kings, NYC, The Roxy in Boston and many more.
Led by Leon, the multi-talented actor, singer songwriter, Leon & The Peoples have developed their signature sound while performing nationwide and building a loyal fan base for the last five years. Leon passionately leads the band with his smooth, sultry vocals and heart felt lyrics.
Leon & The Peoples features top-notch musical talent, high energy live performances and a commitment to bringing their reggae-soul sound to a world wide audience.
The band has been featured on BET’s 106 & Park, headlined at Central Park’s NYC AIDSWALK Concerts (2003-2007), NYC Summer Stage, New Orleans International Music & Arts Festival, Atlanta’s National Blacks Arts Festival and Reggae on The River.
THE BAND MEMBERS
Lead singer – song writer: Leon
Also known as an actor who has starred in over 25 movies. His early years in Mt. Vernon, NY were filled with music of his father singing Nat King Cole or Motown songs, but a special cord was struck inside him when he first heard Bob Marley’s Natty Dread album coming out of the neighbors window. Close friends introduced him to Rastafarian culture and he has found it his home ground to return to again and again.
As an actor, Leon has starred in Disney’s blockbuster "Cool Runnings", Above The Rim and Waiting To Exhale to name a few. His versatility as a performer is manifested in one of his most recent projects: the touring stage play of the NY Times best sellers list novel, Eric Jerome Dickey’s "Friends and Lovers". In 2003, Leon was seen on the big screen in the Mirimax film "Buffalo Soldiers" and Merchant/Ivory’s "Side Streets", directed by Tony Gerber.
Leon has also appeared on television with a re-occurring role on "Crossing Jordan" as well as the HBO series "OZ". Leon’s passion for music was shared with fans as he portrayed singer David Ruffin in the award winning movie "The Temptations" and Little Richard in "The Little Richard Story" as well has the underground classic, "The Five Heartbeats".
Leon made his singing debut playing a reggae singer in "The Price of Kissing", in which he sang a memorable reggae rendition of "Daddy's Home".
Leon balances his array of talents between all medium, but it is evident that his first passion is reggae as seen when he performs with Leon & The Peoples. Leon says I was always more comfortable with that style because of the sultriness and that incorporates soul, gospel, dance, all the things that I love. It made me want to Sing. The Young Lions, the first musical group Leon performed with, opened the door to his live musical performances, but once he started singing original tunes, he knew where he wanted to go, which led him down ‘The Road Less Traveled’ with Leon & The Peoples.
Leon has been a frequent presenter at the BET Awards and is a two time NAACP Image Award Nominee for Best Actor.
Upcoming Films:
Capers - directed by Jullian Kheel (in post production)
Cover – Released in Feb. 2008 20th Century Fox: directed by Bill Duke. DVD available in stores NOW
Starred in the National Touring Stage Play, "3 Ways To Get A Husband"
Bass Guitar: Lyndon "ACE" Webb
Imagine the dub sounds of reggae mixed with the smooth sounds of R&B, add the cutting edge sounds of rock and you have. the Jamaican bass player simply known as "Ace". Lyndon Webb, aka Ace has performed world wide and has been a producer and engineer for many artists. Ace is always ready for a JAM session and loves mixing his native reggae with all other types of music.
Electric Saxaphone: Curtis Bailey
Curtis has played every major venue in New York City from Town Hall to The Village Gate and even Carnege Hall. He has spent several years writing and producing tracks for various artists and doing session work. As a member of "unity Two", a recording and touring Hip-Hop fusion band, signed to the Warner Brothers label, Curtis performed world wide.
A test moment to his versatility, Curtis has also been the musical director for an off Broadway play entitled "Tomorrow".
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Lead/background vocals: Leslie Rochelle
Leslie’s professional music career began in Detroit in 1997. During that time she performed for Carnival Cruise Lines, on the Fantasy Cruise ship traveling between Cape Canaveral, Florida and Nassau, Bahamas. By 2001 she was working with the Skillet Band playing the best of rock and roll hits and oldies at the Motor City and the MGM Grand Casinos in Detroit. She moved to New York in 2002 and became a featured singer with The Otis Funkmeyer Band performing throughout New York City. She’s been singing with Leon & The Peoples since 2005. The Metro Detroit native sites the array of incredible musicians from Motown Records along with Chaka Khan and Prince as her biggest influences. Her Rock and Soul background blends perfectly with reggae influences to contribute to the Reggae Soul vibe of Leon and the Peoples.
Background Vocals: Patrice Anthony
Patrice began her musical career singing gospel music at the age of 14, singing in chiors along with Freddie Jackson and Paul Michael Lawrence. Patrice amjored in music at C.W Post and formed a band called "Just Us" in 1979. Performing extensively across the U.S and released an independent album called "Just Us". Recent credits include vocals on the Ellen Degeneris Show as well as American Express commercial which show her versatility.
Background Vocals: Cathy "Alexis" Layne
Alexis Layne, born in Queens, NY to Dominican, French and Trinidadian parents was raised in a culturally diverse family with a love for music and the arts. Alexis was introduced to all kinds of music from R&B to Rock and Reggae. Alexis writes and performs with passion and offers a wide range of vocal skills and has performed in the off Broadway gospel musical "Passion He Lives" produced and directed by Jsy Hamilton in NYC.
Roadie: Rohan "mixroh" Dyer
From singing and playing in the church to attending arts high school in Newark, NJ, Rohan formed J(urzy)-Stylz, a four part harmony group with three other class mates. J(urzy)-Stylz performed and appeared at numerous local talent shows and show cases. Rohan later attended IAR (institute of audio research) where he received a more in-depth look at music production.
An up and coming producer, Rohan serves Leon & The peoples as their official roadie.
