Livingston Leo
Mexicali Live
Teaneck N.J.
July 31st, 2009'
Opening for Larry McCray

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* was written right after the show *

Didn't know much about Livingston Leo prior to seeing him tonight
for the first time, that said he did a nice job of opening for Larry
McCray, some covers, some originals, some nice guitar work here.

Here's Some Bio

Livingston Leo?s earliest memories are of driving around in the back of his mother?s Vista Cruiser, listening to 77 WABC from New York City, and singing every word to every song with his Mom. ?As I grew up, I remembered all the words to all the oldies, all the top forty hits from the 60?s and 70?s. These songs made an intimate and lasting impression on me.?

Born Leonard Meranus in Brooklyn, Leo moved to Livingston, New Jersey in 1968, and considers himself a native son of New Jersey. His father is a 45 year veteran of the Madison Avenue advertising business and a fine painter, his mother is a prima donna of New Jersey community theater. Leo?s home was brimming with creativity. At 13 Leo picked up the guitar and became consumed with playing 12 bar blues, making funny rhymes and calling them songs. Although he became proficient enough to play open mics and college parties, he realized that it was his salesmanship that set him apart. So, Leo became a manager.

After a short stint with a nightclub show band, Leo met Popa Chubby at Manny?s Car Wash in New York City. ?I thought he was, by far, the best entertainer in NYC. So, I asked him if I could book him some gigs. Surprisingly, he answered with a resounding ?YES?.? That relationship lasted five hectic years, Chubby was signed by EPIC/Okeh, and Lenny and Popa Chubby toured the USA relentlessly. Leo moved on to manage Debbie Davies and others. And then for two wonderful years he was hired to travel with Los Lobos.

All this time Leo was listening, learning, writing and playing with some of America?s greatest musicians. Members of Los Lobos, and his good friend, drummer Rich Monica Jr., encouraged him, and he began to develop his own Livingston Leo persona, his own schtick. ?When I looked at all the songs I had written, it became obvious where my passion was. I realized my strongest material was about BBQ?N and food, two of my favorite pastimes.? Leo began refining his work, and performing at better and better venues in New Jersey and New York. He recently co-wrote a song with Gov't Mule/Allman Brothers guitarist, Warren Haynes.

Livingston Leo has just completed his first full-length record, ?BBQ?N With My Baby?.

With monthly gigs at Dinosaur BBQ and the Parkside Lounge, Livingston Leo?s band has built a strong and loyal following.

Setlist: ( 41.10 ) Minutes

1: Little Sweetheart
2: Once Upon A Time
3: BBQ'n With My Baby
4: Chicken Genius
5: Sweet Bar-Ba-Cutie
6: Honest Man
7: Always A First Time
8: Mr.Minaya
9: Each Time
10: I Met A Girl

The Band:
Leo Meranus: Guitar/Vocal's
Benj Lefevre : Bass
Richie Monica: Drums
John Ginty : Organ
Rob Somerville : Sax


Look for Livingston Leo's debut cd, BBQ'N With My Baby


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