About Leonardo Gianola

Specializing in solo, acoustic Country Blues songs from the '20's and '30's.

Leonardo – knows why so many people enjoy songs written during the 1920's and 1930's - the Golden Age of American songwriting. Specializing in solo, acoustic Country/Delta Blues songs from this era, Leonardo slaps a fresh coat of paint on these rarely heard classics using open tunings on National Reso-Phonic guitars. Leonardo has toured with David "Honeyboy" Edwards, is a Detroit Blues Society artist, is endorsed by the National Reso-Phonic Guitar Company and has been selected as a Teaching Artist by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. He also sings, plays rhythm and slide guitar, and drums in the blues-based band "Woodford Station", plays drums in the blues band "The Juke Dukes", and sings the National Anthem at local events.

Craig Strain playing Flugelhorn

Shows

Catch Leonardo at one of these upcoming shows...

Leonardo at the 12th Annual BlueChiliGrass Festival
Sat Sep 30, 2023 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Goodells County Park East Entrance, 8264 County Park Dr, Goodells, MI 48027, USA

I will perform an half-hour solo, acoustic country blues set from 12:30pm - 1:00pm.

Leonardo at HarvestFest
Sat Oct 07, 2023 11:15am - 12:15pm
Dequindre Cut Greenway, Detroit, MI 48207, USA

I will perform a 1 hour set of solo, acoustic country/delta blues on the Makers Mark stage from 11:15am until 12:15pm.

Country Blues Narrative With Songs
Wed Nov 08, 2023 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hartland Music Hall, 3619 Avon St, Hartland, MI 48353, USA

This will be a journey from the beginning of Blues music told with a timeline narrative and songs. There will be examples of some of the first recorded Blues songs all the way through the late 1930’s. Also covered is how these songs influenced post-war music.Leonardo has been performing and giving workshops in the Detroit area for 20 years. He is endorsed by the National Reso-Phonic Guitar Company. He plays his guitars in open tunings. His primary musical focus is solo, acoustic country blues.

Country Blues Narrative With Songs
Tue Nov 28, 2023 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, USA

This will be a journey from the beginning of Blues music told with a timeline narrative and songs. There will be examples of some of the first recorded Blues songs all the way through the late 1930’s. Also covered is how these songs influenced post-war music.Leonardo has been performing and giving workshops in the Detroit area for 20 years. He is endorsed by the National Reso-Phonic Guitar Company. He plays his guitars in open tunings. His primary musical focus is solo, acoustic country blues.

Country Blues Narrative With Songs
Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Mount Clemens Public Library, 150 Cass Ave, Mt Clemens, MI 48043, USA

This will be a journey from the beginning of Blues music told with a timeline narrative and songs. There will be examples of some of the first recorded Blues songs all the way through the late 1930’s. Also covered is how these songs influenced post-war music.Leonardo has been performing and giving workshops in the Detroit area for 20 years. He is endorsed by the National Reso-Phonic Guitar Company. He plays his guitars in open tunings. His primary musical focus is solo, acoustic country blues.

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Leonardo performing for "Honeyboy" Edwards

Wild Ox Moan
Country Blues

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      Leonardo Gianola
      leonardo@leonardoblues.com

"Not many people do what we do."

Rev. Robert B. Jones - July 19, 2021
Leonardo Gianola
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