Jive Coulis, pronounced ˈJīv Kü-ˈlē, is a three piece rock, blues, and funk band from Bend, Oregon. The band was formed in Boulder, CO in 2006 and has seen many line-up changes through the years except for Eric Leadbetter (guitar and lead vocals). 2014 was a big year for Jive Coulis. Tours sent them traveling over 16,000 miles, playing 114 shows in 11 U.S. states. The group rang in the New Year in Ashland and played a set of music from the “Big Lebowski” soundtrack as a treat. In the summer, the trio took an eight-week tour from the west coast to Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Michigan and back. September tour took the band down the California Coast including stops in Santa Barbra, San Luis Obispo, Redlands, Chico and more. In October, the band toured to Northern Washington and performed the soundtrack from the movie “This is Spinal Tap” for their local fans in Ashland on Halloween. Jive Coulis welcomed Mark Johnson (Craig Chaquico) on keyboard for the Spinal Tap set. Leadbetter Band, formerly Jive Coulis, is a three piece original rock, blues, and good times band from Bend, OR