Leanne Binder

There must be something in the air, the water and the bars of Youngstown, Ohio that creates great musicians. Maybe it’s the long grey winters or that rust belt small-town feel, but, whatever it is, there’s no doubt Leanne Binder inherited it. A singer, a songwriter and, at her deepest core, an entertainer, Leanne transforms rock and blues influences into hook-driven, hit-you-in-the-heart songs with melodies that are part heavenly, part heart-broken and all soul. And her voice? Her voice is everything.

Leanne has always been destined for the stage. At age 12, she was accepted to Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music. That led her to the music program at Ohio State University before tragedy struck. By age 18, through wear and tear and stress, she was losing that extraordinary voice. The rocky road back to her vocal power led her into rock and roll and songwriting. Soon, she was writing her own songs, releasing music on her own label – and the fire was burning.

Her first two albums – Insert Album Name and Insert Album Name – charted on college radio and attracted international promoters. Soon she was touring the United Kingdom, including a closing set at the Great Rhythm and Blues Festival. The music led her home to Cleveland, and then to Nashville, where she recorded her critically-acclaimed On the Inside album. That record landed her a invite to both the gospel and blues stages at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Her latest release, Insert New Album Name, comes as a collaboration with longtime friend and now producer Lee Turner (Darius Rucker). The album is a blast of horn-driven groove and passion, backed by some of the best players in Music City. Each song pays homage to Leanne’s extraordinary vocal ability, bringing in hints of country, gritty blues and hard-hitting rock and roll. Leanne has always had the goods, leaving audiences laughing, crying and ready to catch another show.