LeRoy Bell, acoustic duo (DISTANCED, IN PERSON)

6541 Jones Avenue Northwest,Seattle WA 98117

22 May, 2021

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Experience a new form of wellness event held safely at various venues around Seattle. Clear stress, refresh your mind, spark your creativity 5/22 LeRoy BellSafe, distanced, and very small music experiences LEROY BELL: leroybell.com/"When LeRoy Bell teamed up with legendary guitarist G.E. Smith in 2019 the combination quickly evolved into a super group. Add in Simon Kirk from Bad Company on drums and LeRoy’s longtime bassist Terry Morgan and the product known as Stony Hill was born. The record was released in the fall of 2020 and received glowing reviews from Rolling Stone, The San Francisco Examiner and many other noted music trade magazines. Release on the BMG music label the main track “America” received critical acclaim for the striking lyrics painting a picture of the divided political climate. Following LeRoy’s appearance on the XFactor USA and airing in 120 countries, LeRoy Bell gained millions of fans all over the world that fell in love with his soulful vocal sounds and timeless style. The public reaction to LeRoy’s XFactor performances resulted in him trending worldwide on Twitter on several occasions. Because of the exposure and promotion gained from this international exposure LeRoy Bell is now one of the most distinguished artists to evolve out of the reality TV music/entertainment world. The past few years before the pandemic LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends could be found touring with Huey Lewis and the News or Steve Miller up and down the west coast.  They have had the pleasure to perform with Van Morrison, Fitz and the Tantrums, Train, Sheryl Crow, B.B. King, Etta James, Beth Hart, Joe Cocker, Al Green, Idina Menzel, Sharon Jones & The Dap King, Paolo Nutini, India.Arie, Erykah Badu, LeAnne Rimes, Joan Osborne, Michael McDonald, Suzanne Vega, Colin Hay, Mavis Staples, Keb Mo, Taj Mahal, Leon Russell,Charlie Musselwhite, and Los Lobos. The Bell family legacy extended from Philly to Seattle when Thom Bell, (LeRoy's uncle) opened up the west coast offices of Mighty Three Music.  As a young staff writer LeRoy teamed with Casey James and wrote songs that would be recorded by The Spinners, The O'Jays, The Temptations, Rita Marley and most notably Elton John. “Mama Can't Buy Me Love”, from the “Thom Bell Sessions”, went to #9 pop, #36 R&B, and #1 AC in the fall of 1979, earning John a Grammy Nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. That same year Bell and James had their own million-seller with "Livin It Up (Friday Night)" on A&M Records. In 2003 Fat Boy Slim’s re-mix of Elton's "Are You Ready For Love,” reached #1 in England and most of Europe.  Released on his own label, Martez Music Group the debut EP “Spending Time,” started the new era. The 2006 release of his first full length CD “Two Sides To Every Story,” received rave reviews. Followed in 2008 with the politically charged “A Change Is Coming,” LeRoy’s most intimate music project yet “Traces,” a solo acoustic project was released in 2010. Followed by “Rock ‘N Soul “ in 2013, and “When That Fire Rolls Around” in 2016. Zahara, South Africa’s leading young “Afrosoul” singer-songwriter was so moved by LeRoy’s voice and performance, she invited him to join her in South Africa to collaborate on her first Live DVD (‘New Beginnings’ – EMI SA) in the summer of 2013 and shipped double platinum. The DVD was confirmed to be one of the fastest selling releases in South Africa, leading LeRoy to sign to EMI South Africa. One of South Africa’s most influential DJs, DJ Sbu, remixed one of LeRoy’s originals, A Change is Coming, and it reached #2 on the South African music charts. Zahara, LeRoy Bell & The Soweto Gospel Choir were nominated for a SAMA (South African Grammy in 2013." Venue Preview: https://www.instagram.com/seattlewellnessevents/ @ Ballard Homestead, 6541 Jones Ave NW, SeattleEarly: 5:30p show, 5:00 doorsLater: 8:00p show, 7:45p doors All ages, seatedQuiet picnics welcomeIf other pod sizes are sold out you can select a larger pod even if attending with a smaller group. Thanks for supporting local artists! About Experience a new form of wellness event held safely at various venues around Seattle. Clear stress, refresh your mind, spark your creativity Bring your pod and enjoy a relaxing and very very small "house concert" type music experience with local LIVE musicians. Small groups will be distanced in a large space with 12+ windows open and all safety guidelines followed. Audience size will be in the 20-30 person range to start, in large spaces rated for 150-250 people normally. Various creative activities will be included in the lobby. Some shows will be hosted outdoors when noted and weather permitting. Bring your picnics! Some snacks/nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase, but no other food or bar service at this show, audience is welcome to bring quiet picnics. Pods will be spaced out in chairs & benches. More info at sites.google.com/view/musicpicnics/ COVID Safety:All public health guidelines must be followed12+ windows open and lots of fresh air flowingMusicians & attendees must pre-screen and be free of any symptoms Masks are required for any indoor locations except when eating/drinkingSafe distance of 6 feet or more required for all participants/podsMusicians will distance further when singingAll King County Public Health Guidelines followedMORE EVENT INFO:Please refrain from talking or texting during the show.Please enter quietly if the show has already begun.Please leave quietly, it's a very quiet neighborhood.Kids 10 & under are free at Abbey Arts concerts & arts events unless noted.We support equitable access to the Arts through Arts Connect. Email us for info - [email protected] - For ADA information at Ballard Homestead, please see www.ballardhomestead.org/rent or email arts(at)fremontabbey.org There is a ramp around back on the south side of the Homestead for wheelchair access. Fremont Abbey is ADA accessible on both levels.