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Mandi LeBlanc

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About Me

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Mandi LeBlanc, singer/songwriter from Austin, TX plays indie rock music blended with jazz, pop and country influences with her band LeBlanc. Texas born and raised, Mandi moved to New York City in January of 2001 where she started writing music with the influences of Spoon, Weezer, Beck, Ben Kweller, Liz Phair, Rilo Kiley, The Beatles, and Sheryl Crow. After 8 years of living in NYC and tackling the music scene there, Mandi decided to go back to her roots and hometown of Austin, TX. Left handed and self taught on guitar, Mandi currently lives in Austin with her boyfriend Jeremiah and their two cats Romeo and Piper.
"LeBlanc has an alternative indie rock sound. If Weezer and Sheryl Crow ever had a child together, LeBlanc would be it's offspring. With catchy poppy hooks and melodic vocals by lead singer Mandi LeBlanc, this band is one to watch out for! Be sure to check out a live show!" - O'Neil Records.
CD Review of *THIS IS ME* EP:
"Mandi LeBlanc left the comfortable confines of Austin for Brooklyn two years ago, but her blend of riot grrrl and folk rock has River City written all over it. Don't be fooled by opener "Cute Boyfriend" as the fourpiece LeBlanc is more Ani than Liz, and more roots than rock." - Austin Chronicle.
"Texas born Mandi LeBlanc masterminded this group's first EP, which features 6 cuts of indie rock flavored with pop, funk and country tastes. The strongest track is 'Met A Boy', which is pretty much pure smart pop straight out of the late 70's new wave. There is nothing better in this CD, or many CD's I've heard lately, though the title track, with it's sweet, breathy line, "This is me on a rampage / don't fuck with me." that's damned good, too...The band is clearly very strong, trading styles song by song but maintaining a clear identity...Another issue: the standout song, 'Met A Boy', is pretty near perfect, with lots of hooks in all the right places, and is well worth the price of admission." - Urban Folk.
"The tracks "Be with You" and "Subway Love" are really hot. I would give Mandi a chance, she's got a great sound." - Unsigned Magazine.
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/2/2003
Band Website: leblanctheband.com
Band Members: Mandi LeBlanc - rhythm guitar/vocals/keyboards/percussion

The Ruffians:

Dimitri Moderbacher - Bass

Tim Kuhl- Drums

Jeremiah Seeley - Guitar, Drum & Bass Programming
Influences: We are inspired by many great bands and artists, but here are a few:

The Beatles, Spoon, Talking Heads, Mates Of State, Rilo Kiley, Ben Kweller, Beck, Weezer, Sheryl Crow, Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple, Edie Brickell, Joan Jett, Kings of Leon, The Ting Tings, MGMT, CSS, The Smiths, Morissey, Radiohead, David Bowie, Blondie, The Pixies, The Flaming Lips, Ryan Adams, David Garza, Violent Femmes, Nirvana, The Shins, The Cars, Will Christopher Baer and Chuck Palahniuk novels, read their work, it will change your life...alcohol, trees, depressing jobs, our talented friends, love, life, good times and the like...

Sounds Like:

Record Label: Any takers?
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Austin Musicians?

Hello all!I am officially back in Austin now, and am looking for gigs and a new band! Anyone interested? Know of anyone that would like to play my music? Would love some suggestions of where to loo...
Posted by Mandi LeBlanc on Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:04:00 PST

Sunday at Rockwood Music Hall

Hello everyone! Hope you are all having a great summer! It has been EFFIN' HOT out there!Just a gentle reminder that this Sunday will be my first show at Rockwood Music Hall and my LAST SHOW in NYC ...
Posted by Mandi LeBlanc on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:02:00 PST

Upcoming shows and News!

Hello all!It's been a while since I've played a show, so I thought I'd set a few up for the summer! I also thought I'd take this opportunity to let you all know that I'm planning a move back to Austi...
Posted by Mandi LeBlanc on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:16:00 PST

New Song Connection - Rough Mix up NOW!

Hello all!I have a new rough mix of "Connection" up, a new song that will be on my new full length album, currently being mixed by the wonderful Jeremiah Seeley! Give it a listen, let me know what yo...
Posted by Mandi LeBlanc on Thu, 08 May 2008 07:15:00 PST

Fierce.com write up

Got a great write up on Fierce.com. Check it out:Fierce.com write upThanks Mike!Mandi
Posted by Mandi LeBlanc on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 06:45:00 PST

Month long residency, Monday Nights in July at Kenny's Castaway!

Well, the title pretty much says it all! hehe...I will be playing solo shows every Monday night in July at Kenny's Castaway. This is going to be good times and I'm going to try and get some other gre...
Posted by Mandi LeBlanc on Sun, 24 Jun 2007 08:27:00 PST

Myspace not so accessible for me anymore

Let me explain...I have a day job that I've had for almost 4 years. I sit at a desk all day and enter contracts, answer phones, draft letters, file things, etc...for over 3 years I have been making m...
Posted by Mandi LeBlanc on Mon, 28 May 2007 03:17:00 PST

New Album and the month of April

As some of you know, my birthday is at the end of April, April 30th to be exact, and I have no shows planned this month AT ALL.  That's partly because I'm lazy, and partly because I would like to...
Posted by Mandi LeBlanc on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 08:59:00 PST

Arcade Fire, The Marie Antoinette soundtrack, and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!

So I started listening to some new records this weekend, and I have to say, The Arcade Fire is STILL one of my favorite bands, and they inspire me to write better music.  Their new album, Neon Bi...
Posted by Mandi LeBlanc on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:21:00 PST

Round 3 of American Idol has begun

Round 2 of American Idol Underground is over, and now it's on to Round 3!  The FINAL ROUND!   Which means this is the most important one.  This round is all about the listener vote...
Posted by Mandi LeBlanc on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:34:00 PST