I am a solo performer with a full band sound, using digital tracks to accompany my rhythm guitar and vocals, so my shows are suitable for a dancing or a listening audience. I am a full-time performer, averaging 125-160 shows per year, and I am available any day of the week. My specialty is classic country and honky tonk, mixed with a little classic rock and some country acoustic originals. I have all the sound equipment and lighting needed to perform in a variety of locations, from the smallest of venues to a large dance hall. I can also provide a 4-6 piece band upon request. I absolutely love to perform, and I would appreciate the opportunity fulfill your entertainment needs.
Love listening to Ed and his band. He does awesome old country but also a great variety of music! Always provides a good time.
Response from Ed Leonard and Friends:
Thank you so much for your review! Hope to see you again soon!!!
I had Ed play at my daughter’s wedding and he put on a fantastic show! He was very interactive with the crowd, played the best dance music I’ve heard in a long time, took very few breaks (actually not sure he took any), and he has a wonderful voice. If you’re in need of high quality entertainment for your event, I strongly recommend Ed Leonard!
Response from Ed Leonard and Friends:
Thank you so much. I really enjoyed playing for Jamee’s wedding, and I’m wishing the new couple many years of happiness together. I appreciate the confidence you showed in me by booking my one-man band show for such an important event, and I am so grateful for your great review. Please call on me again for any future entertainment needs to may have. Got bless!!!
Price Range: $350 - $750, exceptions apply
Gig Length: 120 - 360 minutes
Languages: English
I will provide a full band sound with the minimum amount of equipment, taking up less space and allowing more room for people to have fun. You would not know that I am a solo performer unless you physically look at the stage where I am performing. Additionally, I will provide hours of entertainment with minimal breaks. During the time that I am not actually performing, I will provide recorded music to fill in the gaps, including most of the popular line dance songs.
Although you will usually find me performing my solo show under the name Ed Leonard and Friends, I am also the lead singer for Branded Heart, one of the longest running bands in Central Texas history. I have been performing for 28+ years, entertaining both older and younger audiences, and I have been playing full time for the past five years. I average 125-150 shows per year, performing most every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, and I am available any day or night of the week.
I have been performing a Thirsty Thursday show at different restaurants in and around Gatesville every Thursday night since 2015. I have also played many private parties, weddings, benefits, and night clubs around the Central Texas area, including Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, Buzzard Billy's Restaurant, La Fiesta Restaurant and Cantina, Fuzzy's Taco Shop, and the Heart of Texas Fair in Waco; Fuzzy's Taco Shop, the BackPorch DraftHouse, and Bo's Barn Dancehall in Temple; and 5J Dance Hall in McGregor. I have even traveled to play as far away as my hometown of Quanah, Texas and South Padre Island.
My sound equipment consists of two (2) Bose L1 Model 2 systems, with additional support from a 2000 watt powered mixer and two 15 inch speakers for backup/support. I also can provide two on-stand LED light banks and three individual LED PAR lights for extra effect. I have, at times, employed both Bose systems and all lighting stems with the availability of only one 110 volt outlet. I can play most any size of venue and, due to the versatility of my systems, I have the unique ability to play the smallest of venues and still provide high quality sound.
| June 22, 2024 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| May 29, 2021 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Private Party |
| April 24, 2021 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | McGregor American Legion 100th Anniversary |
| April 23, 2021 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | The Grain Drafthouse & Eatery |
| April 22, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday at Gatesville Country Club |
| April 18, 2021 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux (Waco) |
| April 17, 2021 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Branded Heart at Private Wedding |
| April 15, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday at Bare Bones BBQ |
| April 10, 2021–April 11, 2021 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Quanah Country Club Dance |
| April 09, 2021–April 10, 2021 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Branded Heart at Bo's Barn Dancehall |
| April 08, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday at Gatesville Country Club |
| April 03, 2021 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | The Minnow at Lake Waco Marina |
| April 01, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday at Bare Bones BBQ |
| March 27, 2021 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | The Grain Drafthouse & Eatery |
| March 25, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday at Gatesville Country Club |
| March 20, 2021 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Branded Heart at Private Party |
| March 18, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday at Bare Bones BBQ |
| March 13, 2021–March 14, 2021 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Branded Heart at 5J Dance Hall |
| March 11, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday at Gatesville Country Club |
| March 05, 2021 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | The Grain Drafthouse & Eatery |
| March 04, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday at Bare Bones BBQ |
| February 25, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday at Gatesville Country Club |
| February 20, 2021 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | The Grain Drafthouse & Eatery |
| February 19, 2021 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | The Grain Drafthouse & Eatery |
| February 06, 2021–February 07, 2021 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Branded Heart at 5J Dance Hall |
| February 04, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday at Bare Bones BBQ |
| January 30, 2021 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | The Grain Drafthouse & Eatery |
| January 29, 2021 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | The Grain Drafthouse & Eatery |
| January 28, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday at Gatesville Country Club |
| January 21, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday at Bare Bones BBQ |
| January 16, 2021–January 17, 2021 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Branded Heart at Country City |
| January 14, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday at Bare Bones BBQ |
| December 26, 2020–December 27, 2020 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | 5 J Dance Hall ((Branded Heart) |
| December 22, 2020 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Sipping Santa Tuesday @ Bare Bones BBQ |
| December 17, 2020 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday @ Junction 36 |
| December 11, 2020–December 12, 2020 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Bo's Barn Dancehall (Branded Heart) |
| December 10, 2020 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday @ Junction 36 |
| December 03, 2020 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday @ Junction 36 |
| November 28, 2020–November 29, 2020 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | 5 J Dance Hall - Mcgregor, Texas ((Branded Heart) |
| November 24, 2020 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Tipsy Turkey Tuesday @ Junction 36 |
| November 21, 2020 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Private Party |
| November 20, 2020 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Private Party |
| November 19, 2020 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday @ Junction 36 |
| November 12, 2020 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday @ Junction 36 |
| November 05, 2020 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday @ Junction 36 |
| October 31, 2020 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Private Wedding ( Branded Heart) |
| October 29, 2020 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Thirsty Thursday @ Junction 36 |
I have a repertoire of over 650 rehearsed songs that I can perform at any given moment during my performance. In addition, I have approximately 2500 other songs that could be performed by request, just maybe not as polished as I would prefer to do them.
I don't operate with a prepared set list. I find a song to start my show with, and from there I follow the pulse of the audience to know where to go from there. No two shows are ever exactly the same.
I have been shaped musically by the songs of George Strait, George Jones, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard, Gary Stewart, Johnny Bush, Johnny Paycheck, Gene Watson, Johnny Rodriguez, Moe Bandy, Joe Stampley, Jake Hooker, Justin Trevino, Faron Young, Randy Rogers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Topp, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eagles, and many, many more.
I prefer the honky-tonk/beer joint standards like "Swinging Doors", "The Grand Tour", "Empty Glad", and "Farewell Party"; Texas Dance Hall classics like "Wild Turkey And Seven Up", "Green Snakes On The Ceiling", "Wine Me Up", and "Texas Dance Hall Girl"; and classic/southern rock hits like "Call Me The Breeze", "Pride And Joy", "Honky-Tonk Woman", and "Sweet Home Chicago", just to name a few.
These influences are prominently heard in every show I perform.
To run my equipment, I need a 110 volt power source (one outlet). and a minimum of a 6' X 6' area to set up in, preferably in a shaded/covered area to prevent overheating or damage to my equipment.
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