Many musicians can be considered ‘stylists’. Leon Redbone is surely in the top of that pile. An excellent guitarist and consummate vocalist, he brought the meaning of ‘singer’ into his own realm.
Leon did two engagements with us; the first at the Peppermill Hotel Casino on July 21, 1986, the second, a two-show night at the Hacienda del Sol (Reno) April 18, 1989.
Here’s his first set at the Peppermill in ’86. A remarkable night with some great ensemble work where Leon really captivated the audience: