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...

A Country Blues Narrative With Songs
Tue Jun 20, 2023 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126, 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.

Woodford Station - Concert In The Park
Tue Jun 27, 2023 6:00pm - 8:00pm
13631 Eureka Rd, Southgate, MI 48195, USA

The band will play 2 sets in the Market Center Park Band Shell.

Woodford Station at Sterlingfest
Fri Jul 28, 2023 1:30pm - 4:30pm


The band will be on the Jazz and Blues stage performing 3 full sets.


Woodford Station Live at Lagerhaus #5
Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:00pm - 10:00pm
1529 Adelaide St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA

The band will perform 3 full sets of blues-oriented rock, gospel, rhythm & blues, jazz, and straight blues.

Country Blues Narrative With Songs
Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Troy Public Library, 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084, 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.

Leonardo at Thumbfest
Sat Sep 02, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tierney Park, 5451 Dallas St, Lexington, MI 48450, USA

Again, I will be performing at Thumbfest. Details to follow!

Videos


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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