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Leon is a highly regarded and well respected guitarist around the world and within the UK Music Scene. Having recorded with many acts of various genres, toured the world and played to thousands if not millions, Leon is regarded and respected for his unique sound as well as his adaptability to different musical situations; hired for his unique sound, look and vibe.
““Leon is the ‘killa’ on the guitar. Hands down style and skill””
JOSS STONE
2016 - 2019 saw Leon predominantly playing for Grammy award winning singer 'Joss Stone' on her 'Total World Tour', which took in Central and South America, USA, Caribbean Islands, Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia, Middle East, Singapore, Africa and even Antarctica. The tour not only featured very unique shows of all shapes and sizes, but also collaborations with local musicians and documented charity visits. Watch this space for the documentary coming soon!
NATTY
From 2015, Leon has also been blessed with live guitar duties for Natty and his band The Rebel Ship. The band have been touring the world in promotion of Natty's latest releases, ‘Release the Fear’ and ‘Man Like I - 10 year anniversary’, in which Leon recorded guitars for.
the drop
Since 2006, Leon has been a core member, curator, writer, arranger and MD for The Drop. The Drop have extensively toured the UK and Europe becoming a well known act on the festival circuit with a very strong, vast and loyal fan-base across UK and Europe. 1 Album, 2 EP's, various singles, countless tours, sharing the stage with acts such as Toots and the Maytals, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, The Skints, Dub Pistols and Zion Train to name but a few, The Drop are about to release their second album.
HEMPOLICS
Summer 2011 saw Leon join forces with critically acclaimed producer 'Grippa Laybourne' and his outfit 'Hempolics'. Jumping in as a 'dep' guitarist during their 'Faithless' support tour, Leon had less than a week to learn a full set before jumping on stage in front of thousands at Brixton and Glasgow Academies and was immediately asked to join as no.1 guitarist. Since then they have toured the UK and Europe and recorded 2 albums 'Kiss Cuddle and Torture’ Vol 1 & 2 of which Leon features on guitar and recently song arrangements. Hempolics have enjoyed radio airplay on BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra and 6music among many others.
dj vadim
2015 also saw Leon collaborate with Ninja Tune Artist: DJ Vadim. Leon played, wrote and arranged all guitars on 'Grow Slow' feat: Sena.
sevana
In 2017 Leon accompanied upcoming Jamaican artist: Sevana. During her UK tour supporting Proteje, Leon did acoustic duo shows, one of which was introduced by Sir David Rodigan. Follow Leon on Instagram to see the video.
akala
In late 2019, Leon headed into the studio with Akala and other top musicians to draft and work on new material for Akala’s upcoming album.
LIAM BAILEY
2016/17 saw Leon step up on live guitar duties with well known singer: Liam Bailey.
vegetable collective
Leon is a core member, writer, MD, Guitarist and Backing vocalist for North London Ska, Hip Hop, Punk outfit: The Vegetable Collective.
ROLLING LION STUDIO
Since 2013 Leon has been a regular recording guitarist for producer 'Daniel Boyle' at 'Rolling Lion Studio'. Daniel's clientele includes top reggae artists such as Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Max Romeo. Leon has featured on an upcoming release for Lee 'Scratch' Perry and the 2015 'Nu Roots Records' release featuring 'Rosa Shanti' and 'Oriel': NUROOTS001.
JESSE SHEEHAN
Jesse Sheehan is a hugely talented Singer-Songwriter from New Zealand. His album 'Drinking with the Birds' is signed to Universal in New Zealand and was produced by the one and only Neil Finn. Leon has had the pleasure of being Jesse's guitarist while he resides in the UK, working on guitar arrangements and writing parts for new songs with Jesse. Jesse himself also plays guitar live for Neil Finn and Dave Dobbyn.
jimmy screech
It was around 2008 Leon started working with Roots Manuva championed, 'Bananaklan' Reggae, Soul, Hip-Hop Artist; 'Jimmy Screech'. Leon played live, including a UK support tour with Roots Manuva, and recorded guitar on various singles between 2008 - 2010.
MEGAN HENWOOD
Leon spent a good part of the late 00's playing guitar for Award Winning Singer-Songwriter 'Megan Henwood'. Megan won the 'BBC Young Folk Artist of the Year' in 2009 and since then has exploded onto the UK Folk scene. Leon played live throughout the UK venue and festival circuit and recorded an EP with Megan.
frank hamilton
Leon met '#onesongaweek' Singer-Songwriter Frank Hamilton at Music Uni around 2005. Since then until around 2010, Leon jammed, wrote and played guitar with Frank live and in the studio - providing lead guitar on his 'You, Your Cat & Me' EP and doing various UK tours.
ROKHSAN
After meeting at Music College, Leon has played guitar for Singer-Songwriter 'Rokhsan' in various projects, most notably her solo project, which was signed to the same management label as Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding and Sugababes. Rokshan also writes and tours for Roots Manuva, amongst many others.
sync work
Leon has been providing Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Drums and Composition roles for media company Affair in Tokyo since 2012. Leon's playing has made it onto various syncs for adverts, trailers and films.
VIBES & PRESSURE
Through Natty, Leon has become part of the 'Vibes and Pressure' band, backing up artists of the likes of Liam Bailey, Eva Lazarus, Josh Osho, JJ Soulx, SubaJah, RU1 Fam and Bongo Kanny amongst others.
bananaklan
As well as Jimmy Screech, Leon has also played for other artists on 'The Bananaklan' collective / label, such as 2Nice & Skeme. The Bananaklan is a collection of artists affiliated with Roots Manuva of which Leon has been resident guitarist for live and studio since 2008.
loveshovel
Old friends from Kidulthood, since around 2003 until present day, Leon has been providing lead guitar for function/party band 'LoveShovel', playing party numbers of all genres, with a heavy accent on Funk, Disco and Soul. Leon has played extensive corporate and non corporate, functions, parties, weddings, bar mitzvahs up and down the UK in his spare time between other projects with these guys and girls.
““One of the countries finest””