What can I say ? I am floored by the honor bestowed on me by the International Singer/Songwriters Association in Atlanta, Georgia for nominating me in four categories. To make it past the first round, I really need your help in voting for my nominations. Voting is between April 2 to April 30, 2020 and everyone can vote once per day per device. So, make it a habit of going to the web site and voting. It only takes a few second out of your day.
Here is my newest release and I am so proud that I worked with the incredible Randall Thomas and Robert Ruby who really worked their butts off on this one. I also want to give a shout out to Connor at Resonate for his talents in helping record the vocals for this Single. Open your spotify and have a listen and then add it to your favorite play list. Remember, you can always find more updates at my website Emo LeBlanc's Official web site
Soon I will be adding a way that you can receive updates and special offers in your email mailbox. All you will have to do is sign up.
Well the first of many new releases is here. My latest release is call "No Interstate in Mind" and I have to thank Randall Thomas and Robert Ruby in Los Angeles for making it a reality. Both of these great friends and colleagues made it easy and so much fun creating this great cruising song.
I also have to give a huge shout out to Connor & Justin at Resonate Music School and Recording Studio for allowing me to use their facilities to record my vocal part in this song.
This song has obviously hit home with so many fans who are listening it on Spotify. At time of writing this No Interstate In Mind has over 45K streams and climbing. I am just so grateful and amazed.
My next release is coming up real soon in March 2020 and it is a fun one. This song is a great Swing song. Once again, Randall Thomas and Robert Ruby were both instrumental in making this song a reality. Robert Ruby spent a large amount of time looking for the right sound to start this song and he did an amazing job. To add to this incredible work, Randall Thomas' vocals just send this song thru the roof. Sure I did my part but without the amazing talent of Randall and Robert this song would not be the amazing piece of work that it is ....
And again, I thank Resonate Music School and Recording Studio for letting me use there facilities to record the vocal tracks and then making sure they got down to Los Angeles to Robert Ruby so that he could work his magic.
Stay tuned there is more to come !
Well, it is here ! Brand New Single - DOLLARS AND CENTS which was recorded at The Tracking Room and produced by Buddy Hyatt and Co-written with Kevin Fisher. Working with the musicians that I worked with on this single was an incredible experience. Lonnie Wilson - drums, Brent Mason - Electric guitar, Joel Key - acoustic guitar, Larry Paxton - bass, Scotty Sanders - steel & slide, Hale White - keyboard, Buddy Hyatt - Piano, Zach Allen engineer, Michael Lusk - backup vocals
This new single has been getting airplay even before I have had a chance to send it to radio. It really has caught me off guard.
This summer was an extremely busy one. It started in May with Rainmaker Rodeo in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada, Then in June, I was off to Italy where I not only met a huge amount of wonderful people along the way but also go to experience the incredible amount of history that is every where.
I also found out that Line dancing is very popular in Italy.
After returning from Italy I flew to Nashville to record the single DOLLARS AND CENTS.
Upon returning from Nashville I was off to New Brunswick to spend Canadian Thanksgiving with Friends and Family. I got to perform quite a bit while I was there and was well received.
Now I am starting to work on getting booked for summer festivals throughout Canada and the USA.
Coming up in December, I will be performing at an Edmonton Oil Kings Game between period on December 28, 2018. The Boot Scooting Boogie Dance Hall Dance Team will be joining me for the performance of my new single. I am really appreciate the Dance team coming and supporting me.
After the Holidays, it will be time to get ready for the summer time touring for Festival Season 2019.
Hopefully I will see you on the road. And if you want to know what I am up to then follow me on Twitter @CountryMusicEmo
Well it has been a busy time for me. From perofrming at the Rainmaker Rodeo to travelling throughout Italy.
Rainmaker Rodeo was the best ! We brought in the largest audience for an opening act since they have been doing the Rainmaker Rodeo (54 years). That was the biggest compliment I could have ever received. Opening for the James Barker Band, Dan Davidson, and River Town Saints.
From there it was off to Italy for some vacation and meeting some incredible fans. We (Kerri & me) met some incredible people.
Our travels were from Cinque Terre which was beautiful to Rome, then to Perugia to Sienia then Verona then to Florence and finally to Milan where we got to meet Claus & Federica who have a radio show in Milan call Beyond the Line.
Now that I am home from the Italy trip I am off to Nashville to record my new single "Dollars and Cents" which I will be recording at the Tracking Room, one of the Largest recording studios in Nashville.
After that I will be preparing for my mini tour to Texas in October.
I had a great time recording this new single with Tom Harding, Kenny Vaughan, Tom Hurst, David Roe, and Russ Paladino. Producer/Engineer/Mixing/Mastering was done by the incredible Michael Lattanzi. The Video (Producer/Videographer/Editing) was completely done by Shawn Hudgins who continues to be one of the Best Video producers in North America.
I am looking forward to recording my next single with Nashville's finest such as Tommy Harden and Brent Mason.
This is the Behind the scenes video that was recorded at Lattitude Studio South in Leiper's Folk, TN. Michael Lattanzi was the Producer/Engineer/Mixer, was incredible with getting the players together and for putting the whole single together. The talent on this single is amazing. Tommy Harden, former drummer from Reba, Percussionist Paul Cookson, Fiddle - Ben Probus with an amazing resume, Grammy nominated Bro Paul Brown, Guitar - Matt Nicholls ( Georgette Jones Lennon band) & Chris Nix, John Marcus former Bassist from Tim McGraw, and Background Vocals - Randall Thomas
The Video was shot and edited by Videographer/Editor Shawn Hudgins who has an incredible eye.
Well there is so much the has happened since I last posted. I have been working on a new single for the summer and went to Bali, Indonesia.
The New single I am working is named "ATTHETOPOFYOURLIST" and I am planning on recording it at Latitude South in Nashville.
My single from A Long Road Travelled -BIG FREIGHTLINER is still going strong on radio both in Canada and USA. It has been doing incredible in the USA being added by 14,000 stations and by a lot of internet radio stations which an integral part of Indie Artist career. I am very appreciative of all the air play I have been receiving. Big Freightliner is even climbing the charts in Nashville.
As far as Live performances, I have a promo appearance on March 14 at Shakers in Edmonton at an open mic with Darren Gusnowsky, Rob Sharpio, Bill Hanson, Smokey Fennel, and Brett Hanson. I will also be appearing at North Edmonton Music Festival (date TBA) and at Festival Place Patio Series (date TBA)
Now with travel ! OMG Bali was beautiful and awesome experience. The beaches, Culture, and people were out of this World. There wasn't a place I visited that disappointed me. We got to meet Dominic Monaghan in Bali. Awesome guy. At night we would go to the beach restaurants where they had bean bags on the beach out front and watch the sunset .... Beautiful
In final words, I hope you are enjoying my home Country USA elections ! Mayhem and lots of fun ...
I will try to keep you in the loop with regards to my performances ...
I had a great time in Kansas City MO auditioning for America's Got Talent. It was a blast ... Met some new friends and just had a great time. Did I make it through ? You will have to watch the show.
Well this year has been quite the year. My new CD - A Long Road Travelled which was released in the fall 2014 was picked up by RAMCO/SONY in the USA which got airplay on 14,000 stations in the USA. Then I went on a Radio tour in the summer (2015) across Canada.
In the spring of 2015 the solidification on my band happened with Brett Osborne (Bass), Wayne Pears (Drums), Smokey Fennel (Steel Guitar), and (one more TBA).
Then I released STANDING IN LINE AT CHRISTMAS TIME which is being picked by 126 stations across Canada. As the USA I know that a ton of stations will be picking it up.
Below is the link for the new single.
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/standing-in-line-at-christmas/id1057502554
Getting ready for the Festivals & Fairs and will be touring soon.
Well it has been long time since I have posted because I have been extremely busy. Things that are happening with my music career are incredible. I have been invited back time and again to TMZ to be a Guest Commentator and it has been a lot of fun. Add to that, that I have been nominated for the Edmonton Music Awards in the People's Choice category and I will need your help. Canada, you will be hearing my new single BIG FREIGHTLINER real soon on Canadian Country Radio. My single releases May 11.
THE BAND:
The band has been completed. Here are the new members of my band SOUTHERN ABBEY; Gordon Forsyth - Steel Guitar, Brett Osborne - Bass, Nicholas Strickland - Guitar, Mark Cummings - Drums. We will be hitting the road hopefully in the fall.
TMZ APPEARANCES:
I have been asked to come back on TMZ with Harvey Levin on a regular basis. I have been asked to return 7 time in the last 2 weeks. Because of my busy schedule I have not been able to appear but I am starting to free up time in my schedule. So keep an eye out for me on TMZ
VOTING FOR EMO:
So, as I said above I need your help by voting for me and my song Big Freightliner
Here is my first appearance on TMZ .... The reason I say "First" is because there is a second time and more than likely there will be a 3rd, 4th, and more !
The People at TMZ are incredible people to work with and awesome people.
Oh my word there is so much to tell you. I have returned from a 14 day tour in Texas and I am still going strong ! The folks in Texas were incredible and love there music. From my Agent Keli Pearce to the Sound guys at Eagle Pro Audio. I could not have asked for more. Ok here is how it all went down.
My First Gig (Oct. 12, 2014) was at Filthy McNasty's in the Stock Yards, Fort Worth Texas. Then the next morning I flew to Nashville for some time with my Mentor and good friend Bernard Porter of PCG Institute in Nashville. In the Evening I sent my time celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving at the Bridgestone Arena with W.Brett Wilson and Brett Kissel. Other that were there where Roger Millions, Kelly Hrudy, Patrica Conroy, Michelle Wright, Ryan Laird, Bob Dole (Garth Brooks manager), and many more.
When I returned to Dallas/Fort Worth i performed at the White Elephant in the Stock Yards, Fort Worth and let me tell you the audience was incredible ! After the performance I was off to Lubbock Texas to perform at the Lone Star Oyster Bar on 58th. I receive incredible treatment from the staff and the audience. I had a great time with two fans sitting at the edge of the stage who were entertaining in their own right. The next night (Oct. 16) I performed at The Texas Cafe (Da Spoon) which was just as fun as the night before.
Then I was off to San Angelo but on my way I stop off to visit some of the little towns along the way. It was so much fun. San Angelo was great where I opened for an up and coming artist at the Little River Club. The next night (Oct 19) I performed at Wise Guys where I was treated like a king thanks to Henry and Fabian. I also got to meet some wonderful people who were celebration there wedding.
After that I decided to take some time off to go visit my family in Louisiana which was awesome.
My last days in Texas were spent in a cute little town called Grapevine.
As Soon as I arrived back in Edmonton I was back to performing. My First Gigs was at Big Al's House of Blues with a great Audience. Don Marcotte (Videographer) can out and shoot a bit for a new video. From there it was the next event
After Big Al's House of Blues, I was performing at the Edmonton International Airport for the Canadian Finals Rodeo. Barbara McGee and her staff were awesome. I always enjoy performing at the Edmonton International Airport because people are so friendly and have some cool travel stories !
What is up next you ask .....
Next to to start booking the Summer Festivals and the Casinos in the Area. It is going to be a lot of hard work but as Rick Barker says "A lot of people are afraid of that four letter word WORK and that is how to get ahead in the Music Business"
The new CD is Done and Selling like hot cakes ! I am so excited about this whole new experience ! If you want to download the CD just go here A Long Road Travelled I have been performing a lot of shows. I will be in Nashville from Sept 25 to Oct. 2. I will be performing at Tootsie's Come visit. My latest performance was at Canada Day Downtown Edmonton. Before that it was my CD Release where there was an awesome crowd !
I seriously need you to get involved in the indie music scene. Take ownership of the music by helping indie artist like me produce CDs without the major labels. With your help, we can produce a Christmas CD that every one will have forever, with generations after generations listening to it. Wouldn't it be nice to tell the grand kids at Christmas time, "I helped produced that CD". So go HERE to get involved and take ownership. Christmas with Emo LeBlanc
A LONG ROAD TRAVELLED is finally almost finished. Just need to press it and then it will be available for your consumption ! Here is my New Single there is more to come !
This is an update to the previous entry. Apparently, the video link has disappeared. When I asked the Naked Cafe they said they had no idea where it went which is fine ! Anyway, it was a great night performing and I look forward to doing more there. The CD is finally coming to a finished product and is sounding incredible thanks to Mr. Justin McDonough at Resonate Music Recording Studios who is taking me in a new direction which I feel that it will further my career. I have to thank all the incredible people who help me get this project done. Colleen-Rae (Vocals), who will be on the Christmas CD, Smokey Fennell (Steel Guitar & Banjo), Chris Tabbert ( Rythym Guitar, Lead Guitar, & Mandolin), Craig Bignell (Banjo), Carmen Lucia (Harmony Vocals), Gautam Karnik (Violin), Randy Rink (Lead Guitar) & Jared. I am going to be hitting the Road but there is also a Christmas CD in the making which should be interesting. I am hoping that there are going to be some donations (on a site like indiegogo) that will help speed up the recording process for the Christmas CD.
This works Believe me ! I am the biggest doubter and I was with this ! But it really works, I am hitting notes that normally I would have said that I could not do.
Singing Success
Well, the CCMA Awards have come and gone but I had a great time Kicking off the UnOfficial Kick-off party at Knoxville Bar on Jasper Ave., Edmonton. I also had the pleasure of performing with Netty Mac and her band at Fandango's in East Edmonton. Moving on from there is going back into the recording Studio with Justin at Resonate Music Recording Studio. Speaking of Resonate, I had the pleasure and honour to perform at their 1st year anniversary which was a HOOT ! To find out more about Resonate Music School and Studio go here RESONATE MUSIC where they have featured one of my songs "Wandering Around click here to listen WANDERING AROUND by Emo LeBlanc.
What is coming up you ask ? Sept 22, 2013 I will be KICKING OFF the RE-ELECT DAVE LOKEN Luncheon at the Baturym Community Hall from 2pm to 6pm. I will be performing at 2:45 so come on out and enjoy the party, the food, the music, and get to talk to other Candidates. From there I will be out performing at various events getting ready for the Spring. Hopefully I will be touring in Texas and beyond ....
So stay tuned because this is MY Year !
Emo LeBlanc is currently working on his new CD "A Long Road Travelled" which should be released sometime in the Spring. Emo LeBlanc has join forces with producer Justin McDonough of Resonate Recording Studios in Edmonton. Some of the CCMA's finest (Smokey Fennell and Colleen-Rae) are part of Emo LeBlanc's project.To give his fans a sneak peek of what to expect, Emo LeBlanc released his new single "Wandering Around" which quickly found it's way onto CBC 1. "Wandering Around" starting getting regular airplay in Australia and in the Southern USA. Other Fans of "Wandering Around" are Derek Siver (CDBABY.COM), Josh Classen (CTV EDMONTON), Brett Wilson (Dragon's Den - CBC), Capt. Andy Hilstrand (Deadliest Catch), Aaron Pritchett, Adam Gregory, and many more !
Following the release of A Long Road Travelled, Emo LeBlanc will be going on a Truck Stop Tour in Texas. For more information on Emo LeBlanc's Texas Tour or Sponsorship opportunities go to www.emoleblanc.com or Call (731) 327-4366.
I have been in the Recording studio at Resonate Studios with Justin McDonough who is an incredible producer, engineer and motivator ! We have about half the CD finished with the "HIT" Singles recorded. According to Justin (Producer) release is set for around spring time. Which will work out great for the tour timing.
More about the tour: The tour will be in Texas to start and move across the Southern States and hopefully move up the Coast. Probably starting in Austin or San Antonio Texas in May or June. We are working on getting 2 sponsors (to be discussed later) to support the tour. Just keep checking here and more information will be released as it becomes available.
I want to take the time out here to thank my fans and audience(s) that are always so supportive and incredible ! Thank You .... Straight from my heart
Guatemala was awesome !
Kerri (my better half) and I went down to Guatemala to build a house for a family in need. We were building a home for 2 boys who were abandoned by their mother and father. We figured we would be going there for a life changing experience. We got the experience and more. We had the pleasure of meeting a family who just could not get over the fact that a stranger would travel such a great distance to help them and build a home ! Yet they worked just as hard if not harder then us.
I thought I was working hard by carrying 3 cement blocks in a wheel barrel when the grand mother walks by me with 2 blocks on her head and one in her arms. Did I feel like a spoiled white boy ? You bet ! But she never made me feel any less.
In the process of helping a family in need, we also found a great Country to explore. Surrounded by Volcanos and incredible green vegetation, Guatemala was an explore's delight. The history, the scenery, and the open hearted people who just wanted to "Get to know you" was food for all the senses. I never heard an unkind word spoken by any one the whole 17 days. Lake Atitilan with it villages of San Pedro, San Domingo, and others. The beaches at Monterico on the Pacific coast were incredible.
But the true amazing places to see were Semuc Champey which even though I took photos they never seem to justify what I was seeing. It was Awesome ! beautiful pools of blue water flowing into one another. This hidden gem is a destination that is required when you go to Guatemala. Another amazing place to rest and place your attack on Guatemala is Antigua. This small hidden town has every thing the travel needs, wants and desires. Cobble stone streets, travels every where to compare notes, culture every where you turn, and history around every corner. Antigua can't be beat for a central location to plan trips, get involved in helping out, and great food too. Exchanging notes with travellers at Sky cafe is heightened by watching the incredible sunset from the roof top cafe.
So even though we went to Guatemala to build a home which we did we also build friendships and a love for Guatemala that will probably keep bring me back .....
Oh ! And if you are wondering ..... Yes I performed my Country Music to 2 full house nights in Antigua and they love there music !
I have to tell you it is amazing and humbling at the same time. My new single is doing incredible. It has been moved from CBC 3 to CBC 1 which is the Main CBC Music Radio station so that means National Air Play. I have to thank every one that was there helping me out. First and foremost my beautiful and loving better half, Kerri, who tolerated my silliness. Also, the people I really have to thank is Justin McDonough of Resonate Recording Studio (www.resonatemusic.ca), who has been a recording genius. He has done things with my music that I never thought could be done. Justin, his beautiful wife Megan, and Mike (business manager) have made me feel right at home in the studio. Resonate Music School and Recording Studio has a bright future with such wonderful people at the helm.
I must also thank all the musicians who have come to my rescue which include; the beautiful Colleen-Rae (www.colleen-rae.com) who's vocals have been incredibly appreciated, Smokey Fennell (www.smokinsteel.com) who's Steel guitar and banjo playing was awesome, and Robin Pelletier who's Guitar and Mandolin playing was without flaw, Aaron Pritchett (www.aaron-pritchett.com) for the moral support and also my good friend Adam Gregory (www.adamgregory.com) for being incredibly supportive. And one person I really want to thank for being funny, encouraging, and extremely insightful, Chineng Pong from Edmonton. Any time I was getting down, Chineng was right on cue to pump me up again !
The one THANK YOU that I have to make sure is seen is to the fans who without them, this would all have no point what so ever ! When I asked my fans to hit the song when it was on CBC 3 they came through incredibly and I thank every one of them. Stay Posted.
And if you missed what was going on here is the link to the new single WANDERING AROUND by Emo LeBlanc on CBC 1
Well the progress on my New CD (A Long Road Travelled) is coming along well.
Meeting challenges on a regular basis, mostly financially. I have been working to get
bookings but my phobia of calling people is over-powering and a really wall.
I have been trying to get booked into the Big Valley Jamboree.
Listen to my New Single on CBC 3
Please go take a listen to the new single. I am trying to get as many as possible listeners so that I can get more air play.
Hopefully, I can get someone to financially back my CD but we will have to see.
On another subject, I have been cast as an extra in a movie with Bill Bob Thornton, who is a Country Artist
himself. I am hoping to get some pointers from him on how to get ahead.
Post your suggestions.
I made it into the CMA DIRECTORY ! I am so Happy, Happy,Happy ! I share the page with LoCash Cowboys, Lonestar, and other mega stars !
Good things are happening and I am so Blessed and I know it. Thank you !
I am still in the studio. We finished 2 songs work on #3 starting April 15. The new single Wandering Around has been sneaked out to CMT and many others and everyone is loving it.
The picture is of Colleen-Rae grabbing my leg, along with Justin McDonough in studio
I have been in the Recording Studio with Colleen-Rae at Resonate Recording Studios with Recording Engineer, Justin McDonough. We have been having a great time.
We have 2 of 10 songs pretty much completed. I am hoping that we will have the CD finished around the end of May for Summer release. Resonate Recording Studios is AWESOME because I feel like I have a comfy home here and the expertise that I need. Justin and his lovely wife Megan are incredibly people.
And to all those out there who have been extremely dedicated and patient, I truly thank you for being so. I have also been taking classes on recording and let me tell you it is no easy job what these guys do in the recording studio !
Ok I have to go please stay tuned and go "Like" my Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CountryMusicEmo
TTFN
Emo LeBlanc will be returning to the studio to record his new CD. Emo will be joining forces with Resonate Recording Studios and renowned engineer Justin McDonough. Emo LeBlanc is still working with Tom Jackson live show producer from Nashville.
Emo LeBlanc's alter ego, Grandpa Stretch LeBlanc, has been working with Barry from getmorecorporategigs.com. honing his skills to be able to work Trade Shows and Corporate events. Mc
Christmas is coming and the fun is happening. Concerts everywhere and people in high spirits.
Myself, I'll be headed to Louisiana to spend the holidays with family. I can't wait ....
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In closing, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.
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