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The Leigh Glass Band

About Me

Bio by Kelley Corwin--- Singer songwriter Leigh Glass was born and raised in Asheville, NC. Embraced by the Blue Ridge Mountains, she writes songs that capture lifeblood with strength and humor. The creativity in her songs flow effortlessly like a river finding the sea. Graceful in her musical arrangements, she combines blues, alternative country, rock and Americana to bring forth versatile ,stunning songs. These pieces are original and scratch a musical itch for her fans. The lyrics are based on Leigh's journeys, and are filled with beautiful, funny, grounded and sometimes eerie imagery. Leigh loves a good ghost story. She has healed wounds of her own spirit through writing about heartache and life's lessons, yet the lyrics are not depressing or whiny. The characters come out of change with new wisdom and humor. Not only is she an accomplished songwriter, she is an incredible musician and singer. Leigh has a way with the crowd. Bold and free in spirit, she has the power and finesse of an amazing soulful and rocking voice that brings an overwhelming gift of discovery to her songs. The Leigh Glass Band formed in 2003. They have a huge following the southeast. She is the lead singer and plays rhythm guitar. In 2007, the band released their CD The Saints and the Creole Angel. Leigh produced and wrote all of the songs. They have received radio play across the southeast and have performed live radio shows at their local radio station. Press reviews have quoted, "Leigh has a husky voice of an early Cher, and a Nancy Sinatra attitude." The Mountain Xpress describes Leigh as “a heartbroken troubadour, using her acid-etched voice to weave tales of loss, lament and love.” (Kelley Corwin)"Leigh has an Elvis thing goin' on when she sings."......."Distinctive and powerful vocals deliver haunting, provocative lyrics amidst a landscape of soul-stirring, ass-shaking grooves." -Michael Farr........"Fronted by bluesy songstress Glass...reminiscent of serious alt. country artists like Gillian Welch and The Jayhawks with a lot of jazz thrown in." -Music Chick ....... "She's got the raspy voice of an early Cher, and a Nancy Sinatra attitude to boot." -Take 5......."Glass is a heartbroken, blues-infected troubadour, using her acid-etched voice to weave tales of loss, lament and love." -Mountain Xpress......Asheville Music!!!!All photos courtesy of Frank Merenda www.mindblowingphotos.com (and Patrick took a few as well) Contact The Leigh Glass Band at [email protected] This layout was handmade with love by the folks at My space or yours? Go get one!
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Member Since: 5/31/2007
Band Website: www.myspace.com/leighglassmusic
Band Members: Leigh Glass -singer/songwriter/guitar,Bryan White - bass, Patrick Wells - drums,Dwayne Dodson-Lead guitar, vocals Header Banner Made with MyBannerMaker.com! Click here to make your own!
Influences:

traditional rock and roll, old blues, vintage anything,Old negro spirituals, sinners and saints, folks who sing with their entire selves, front porches, dancin with the devil, Lumbee grandmothers, jook joints, creole angels, taverns,reformed bad boys,leather boots and resurrected souls, southern charm, Sippie Wallace, Mississippi John Hurt, Susan Tedeschi, Lucinda Williams, Mahalia Jackson, Bonnie Raitt-especially her old stuff, Leontyne Price, Ann Wilson, Paula Cole- the woman is an incredible live performer-saw her at Lilith Fair, Emmylou, Dolly, Pat Benetar-the gal made the transition from classical training to rock, very difficult, Live, CCR, Morrison, Tina Turner,Gillian Welch
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Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Lolitas Ho- Down Show @ Stella Blue Aug 1

Lolita's Ho-Down Show will be at Stella Blue in Asheville, NC on August 1, 2008. Acts include The Leigh Glass Band, Peggy Ratusz and Big Road Blues, and Nikki Talley Band. This is not an all ages show...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:37:00 GMT

Ah, the stress and glory of marketing a live show...hallelujah

Man, this is challenging. Aside from the perfect one page press kit-authentic pictures-captivating images- the right demo for the right venue- the first song that must attract attention-the right atti...
Posted by on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:11:00 GMT

HOT SAUCE AND OTHER STORIES....

Patrick, D-Ray, and I were at Frank's party. Frank and Jacq are vegan, and they cooked all of this great vegan stuff. We were tappin' the keg (except Patrick- he doesnt drink), and went in to make pla...
Posted by on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:18:00 GMT