Antlers in Velvet out on MonoSonic Records on 3. 5.2021
Our second album - Antlers in Velvet - will be released on March 5, 2021. We are immensely proud of this album and very thankful to the many people who played a role in helping us create it. Like our first album, Antlers was produced by Mark Nevers who has become as much a friend as musical collabarator. We recorded most of it in Stinson Beach, California in March 2019 with the help of drummer Matt Pence (Centro-matic), guitarist William Tyler (solo, Silver Jews) and multi instrumental guru Kai Welch (Kacey Musgraves). Over the following months, pedal steel guitarist Paul Niehaus (Calexico, Justin Townes Earle), pianist Tony Crow (Lambchop), saxophone player Dana Colley (Morphine), cellist Carole Rabinowicz and violinist Darrel Angel all helped out. And, nothing would have been possible without the beautiful singing of Jordan Caress (Ponychase).
We are accepting PREORDERS for three vinyl variants of the album plus some t-shirts and hats and bundles. All of this was designed by Darryl Norsen who really dug in to graphically represent the music.
The first two singles from the album, Fly Migrator and This Whisper is Ours, are available now on the streaming platforms.
We have much more to say about all this but are just basking in the glow at the moment. Stay tuned.
FLY MIGRATOR OUT NOW
9.25.2020
Our new single, Fly Migrator, is out now on all streaming services and available for digital purchase. We are elated to finally have this out in the world. Lots of good things coming soon. Go have a listen at the link below.
Austin and OTher Shows Paused
We have cancelled all of our shows in Austin during SxSW week and are holding off on scheduling additional shows for the immediate future. Tough call but seems like the right decision. Our thanks to so many who scheduled us at their showcase or party. We hated to see those go.
With luck, we will set a course for the release of our now complete new album and have some good news on that soon. Thanks to all who have reached out. Best to all.
January 2020 shows
2019 was quite nice. We wrapped up recording and mixing on our second album and have quite a few things coming down the pipe in 2020 starting with these shows supporting Futurebirds in January. SHOWS link for details and tickets.
AMERICANAFEST September 10-15
We are an official showcasing artist at this year’s Americanafest - September 10-15 in Nashville. More information on time slots and lineups TBA.
July DATES WITH FUTUREBIRDS
We’re opening for our friends FUTUREBIRDS on a lil string of dates in TX and Louisiana in July. Check the SHOWS link and the venues for details and tickets. See you there.
StiCK FIGURES DIGITAL SINGLE OUT NOW
5.24 19
We released two outtakes from the last album Stick Figures and Hollywood or Calvary today on all streaming services. Head over to the Big Takeover to listen and read a little about it. Or go stream both tunes and save them on your favorite streaming service.
alberta Live from Clubhouse Austin - sxsw
4.5.19
In the noise of SXSW week, we had the pleasure of tucking into Clubhouse Austin to play some songs for their cameras and a small and beautiful audience. Now you can see the full, elegantly shot version of Alberta from Clubhouse Austin : Music Up Close on their YouTube.
Thanks to everyone at Clubhouse Austin and Flow NonFiction for the hospitality and the reprieve from the madness.
RECORDING IN STINSON BEACH, CA
4.5.19
We spent last week recording at Panoramic House in Stinson Beach, California. What an amazing week with Mark Nevers once again producing, engineer Scott McDowell and Matt Pence (Centro-matic), William Tyler and Kai Welch (Kacey Musgraves) rounding out the crew. We love what happened and look forward to putting the finishing touches on it over the next few months.
Here are a few photos (click to scroll the gallery) from the week by Amanda Marmer.
LEON III at SXSW March 15 & 16
Come see us at one of these showcases March 15 & 16 in Austin. Good times. Most of these are free and open to the public. For more info on how to attend, please watch our Instagram @leonthethird or click the SHOWS link.
LEON III SUPPORTING MOTHER HIPS 2/27 - 3/3
Hitting the road with one of our longtime favorites from CA. Click on the SHOWS tab for tickets and more info.
Stay tuned for more dates coming soon.
See you out there.
2 Dub versions of Paper Eye by Scientist OUT NOW!
We teamed up with dub reggae pioneer Scientist for 2 remix versions of our song Paper Eye. If you know anything about the roots of dub, then you know Scientist (@thedubscientist). He was there at the beginning and his name is painted high on the wall of dub along with names like Lee Perry and King Tubby - who was his mentor.
Now available on all streaming services. Or play right over there…
POPMATTERS INCLUDES LEON III in 30 BEST ‘NEW’ ARTISTS OF 2018
Thanks to popmatters and everyone who included us in your elegant year end lists. Feels good. Read about it at popmatters and see their full list here…
ALBERTA Premiere on American Songwriter
The stunning video for Alberta animated by Brandon Ray (Paper Brain) is out now courtesy of Wide Open Country. View this "searing picture of one’s quest for completion" and read more about it here.
Between the Saddle & The Ground Video & STREAMING
The video for "Between the Saddle & the Ground", directed by Joshua Shoemaker, just premiered. Go to Earmilk to see it and learn a little about Leon III. Or click below to stream on Spotify.
ALBERTA Premiere on American Songwriter
The second single from our upcoming album premiered on 4/7 thanks to American Songwriter Magazine. Click here to listen and see what they have to say about the track. Or stream below.
FULL ALBUM STREAM AND REVIEW on POPMATTERS
You can stream the entire Leon III debut and read what they have to say about it now at Popmatters. Click here.
American Songwriter calls LEON III Debut "Poetic"
American Songwriter Magazine gives the Leon III 4/5 stars and provides some insight on the album. Read the full review here.
DEBUT LP OUt 5/11/18 ON CornElius Chapel
Leon III's self-titled album is out NOW on Cornelius Chapel Records. Produced by Mark Nevers in Nashville with an amazing supporting cast of players like Tony Crow (Lambchop), Brian Kotzur (Silver Jews), Jordan Caress (Ponychase), Pete Finney (LeeAnn Womack), Chris Scruggs (Marty Stuart) and Kai Welch (Kasey Musgraves). Available NOW on vinyl, cd and digital.
