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Leeland

Opposite Way::Available Now::

About Me


Passionate, progressive and worshipful are just a few adjectives to describe the band Leeland, and the heart behind its sophomore album, Opposite Way. Not only does the GRAMMY and four-time Dove Award nominated band live up to the buzz from Christian music’s most influential artists (including Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Third Day, Chris Tomlin and Switchfoot to name a few), but the Baytown, Texas-bred five piece exceeds expectations through eleven gems of prayerful power, and life-changing substance.
“A major theme on our new album is to encourage our generation to live passionately for the Lord, even when it means going the ‘opposite way’ of the world,” muses front man Leeland Mooring, (also a respected songwriter outside of the band, who prominently contributed to Michael W. Smith’s recent album, Stand). “It’s OK to be different. It’s OK to ‘live out loud’ for God. Our goal is to be a creative outlet, helping to raise up a new generation of worshippers who do whatever it takes to make that ‘opposite way’ a reality in their lives.”
For more information, please visit LeelandOnline.com .
Booking: Jeff Roberts 615.859.7040 or JeffRoberts.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/13/2005
Band Website: leelandonline.com
Band Members:
Matt Campbell - Guitars
Jake Holtz - Bass
Jack Mooring - Bkg Vox, Keys
Leeland Mooring - Ld Vox, Guitars
Mike Smith - Drums

Buy the Opposite Way Collector's Edition Songbook

Influences: Jesus (The Ultimate Musician)
Our Families
Coldplay
Travis
Radiohead
Godfrey Birtill
Matt Redman
The Cranberries
Keith Green
Delirious
Muse
Doves
M83
Death Cab For Cutie
Copeland
MuteMath
Charlie Pride
The Beatles
Pilotdrift
Sigur Ros
Elbow
U2, etc...
Record Label: Provident/Sony BMG
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Leeland the Norwegians

So... hello folks. After about 17 hours of travel we've arrived in Oslo, Norway. Our friendly hosts showed us around the beautiful city today. They were kind enough to put us up in a really nice apart...
Posted by Leeland on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:12:00 PST

NEW VIDEOS!!

Hey Ladies and Gents, We have posted a couple new videos on our youtube cahannel. (LeelandTV)So check em out and let us know what ya think!! Hope to see you at the home show!! ...
Posted by Leeland on Wed, 14 May 2008 12:19:00 PST

Houston Fans

Hey guys and gals,We're playing a benefit concert on May 16th at Christian Life Center in Humble, TX. All the proceeds from ticket sales are going to the "Joseph Project". It's a food pantry ministry ...
Posted by Leeland on Wed, 07 May 2008 01:55:00 PST

The Last Day

Today was a crazy, happy, and sad day all at once. After about 6 months, hundreds of thousands of miles, and 89 cities... the Altar & the Door tour is over. It seems like it's been a huge hunk of our ...
Posted by Leeland on Mon, 05 May 2008 08:33:00 PST

An invitation from Leeland to the home show in Humble, TX.

Hey everyone,Check out Leeland's youtube video inviting you all to the Houston show! It's near our hometown in Humble, Tx at the Christian Life Center church on May 16, 2008 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:3...
Posted by Leeland on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:08:00 PST

Update from the road...

Ok... so we're here in Murray, KY right now. We just had an amazing show with 5,000+ in the crowd. The promoter was cool enough to buy a bunch of nerf guns for the dressing room. If any of you know Ja...
Posted by Leeland on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:53:00 PST

KLove... Vote!

Hey guy's and gals. Hope you're doing well. We're doing great. I'm on the bus right now in the front lounge. We just watched American Idol, and Kristy Lee Cook just got voted off. Sorry Kristy... Any ...
Posted by Leeland on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:18:00 PST

Young Believer’s Broadcast

Every now and then we like to spotlight a ministry that we really believe in. As a band we know that there is a huge revival happening in our generation. God is raising people up to be world-changers ...
Posted by Leeland on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:19:00 PST

Its Street week Peeps!!

Hey Leelanders, Howdy everyone...things are great!! We are out on the road with Casting Crowns and John Waller having a blast!! We are so excited about the release of the new album Opposite Way thi...
Posted by Leeland on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:41:00 PST

Interview with Rebelution

Leeland had a chance to sit down with Alex & Brett Harris not to long ago and talk about what God's doing in our generation. Check out the interview here!...
Posted by Leeland on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:13:00 PST