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DeLeon

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DeLeon plays 15th Century Spanish indie rock infused with the deeply mysterious and entrancing cadences of the ancient Sephardic tradition. Their music, birthed in Spain before the Inquisition and raised in pre-WWII Italy, has finally reached maturity in modern-day Brooklyn. The band, named for 12th Century Kabalistic philosopher Moses DeLeon and front man Daniel Saks’ great-grandfather Giorgio DeLeon, reconciles Saks’ cultural journey with modern influences. By re-imagining these ancient melodies as contemporary pieces, DeLeon has given the world at large a unique chance to experience the rich musical history of Sephardic Judaism.

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Member Since: 15/12/2006
Band Website: facebook.com/pages/DeLeon/7025570921
Band Members: Dan Saks - Vocals, Guitar, Banjo
Kevin Snider - Bass, Vocals
Justin Riddle - Drums
Amy Crawford - Keys, Vocals
Andrew Oom - Trumpet

Booking: Anthony Paolercio
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Influences: Juan "El Matematico"
Sounds Like: Centuries of Sephardic Sound De-Time Capsuled and Reinvigorated. Pre-Inquisition Melodies post-modernized.
Record Label: JDub Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

What's Next For DeLeon

Often times when Im doing interviews, be it for Spin or The Atlantic, Im asked if DeLeons next record will be a collection of re-imagined Sephardic folk songs like our debut. Its a...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:32:00 GMT

More Bass! More Vocals!

Hoarse, sore and satisfied, DeLeon returned on Monday from SXSW.  Even an anti-Semitic cab drive home couldn't sour the great few days we'd just had.  And don't worry, cabbie got his.  The festival ...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:56:00 GMT

Contest: Where in the world is DeLeon?

If you can answer that question next week when DeLeon heads to Austin for SXSW, you will be entered to win one of 3 signed copies of their debut CD! Heres how you play:1. Add [email protected]...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:59:00 GMT

Ocho Kandelikas and The Story of Gelt

Our version of the Ladino Hanukkah classic, Ocho Kandelikas, is now uploaded to our music player.  Maybe you want add to your page?  Spread holiday cheer?That tune, as well as the whole of J...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:13:00 GMT

New Tour Vid - And NYC Show!

Hey there you.  Look hear.  We have a new little video that we made.  It's some clips we took during our tour with Ozomatli of some of the things that went on between shows.  The e...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:40:00 GMT

Music Van Tunes

I like the name Music Van Tunes. It's distinguished, yet distinctively rock.  But that's not what this is about.  This is about the fact that DeLeon will be on the road all next week and wit...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:04:00 GMT

Moving stills from our video shoot...A Teaser if you will

Here is a short teaser I made for our upcoming music video.  Come with me as I take you behind the scenes...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:08:00 GMT

Stills from our video shoot.

 This past weekend we began working on a new music video.  I don't want to give too much away about it, but I'm excited so I couldn't help but post a few stills from the shoot thus far. ...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:52:00 GMT

Post Tour Video - Watch w/glee.

It's been good, these last two weeks, they've been good, good touring.  Met good people, ate serious sandwiches.  A week with Mike Gordon, a week with Balkan Beat Box.  We're back, but ...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:22:00 GMT

Mike Gordon Tour - In Photos

Here are some photo highlights from our recent tour opening for Mike Gordon. There will be a more complete set up on our Facebook page soon:Band shot backstage in Minnesota:We purified ourselves in L...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:36:00 GMT