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| birth_place = [[Center Moriches, New York]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Center Moriches, New York]], U.S.
| instrument = Guitar, Vocals
| instrument = Guitar, Vocals
| genre = [[Folk rock]], [[indie music|indie]],
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Folk-Rock]], [[R&B]]
| occupation = Musician, Songwriter
| occupation = Musician, Songwriter
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'''Jeff LeBlanc''' is an independent American singer and songwriter. He was born and raised in [[Center Moriches, New York]], before attending [[Sacred Heart University]] in [[Fairfield, Connecticut]], where he studied history, music history and education.
'''Jeff LeBlanc''' is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. Originally from [[Center Moriches, New York]], LeBlanc attended [[Sacred Heart University]] in [[Fairfield, Connecticut]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boros |first=Phyllis |date=April 27, 2015 |title=Jeff LeBlanc returns to FTC with "Vision" |url=https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Jeff-LeBlanc-returns-to-FTC-with-Vision-6226534.php |website=ctpost.com}}</ref>


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He began performing sometime in 2004, getting his start as a street busker in Westhampton Beach, New York.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=David |date=September 29, 2018 |title=Jeff LeBlanc Returns Home to the Westhampton Stage on October 6 |url=https://www.danspapers.com/2018/09/jeff-leblanc-returns-westhampton/}}</ref> In 2006, he released his first demo entitled ''Stories From a Small Town'' which he wrote and recorded in his [[Sacred Heart University]] dorm room.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sacredheart.edu/aboutshu/news/newsstories/2011/december/alumnus-jeff-leblanc-08-hits-the-road-with-american-idol-david-archuleta.html |title=December: Alumnus Jeff LeBlanc '08 Hits the Road with American Idol David Archuleta {{!}} Sacred Heart University Connecticut |website=www.sacredheart.edu |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313065839/http://www.sacredheart.edu/aboutshu/news/newsstories/2011/december/alumnus-jeff-leblanc-08-hits-the-road-with-american-idol-david-archuleta.html |archive-date=2014-03-13}}</ref>
==Career==
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Jeff began performing sometime in 2004, getting his start as a street busker in Westhampton, New York, during the summer months outside of the Beach Bakery Cafe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lipulse.com/art-music/article/jeff-leblanc|title = Jeff LeBlanc|date = June 22, 2012}}</ref> In early 2006, LeBlanc released his first four track demo entitled "Stories From a Small Town". The album comprised songs he wrote and recorded in his [[Sacred Heart University]] dormitory room.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sacredheart.edu/aboutshu/news/newsstories/2011/december/alumnus-jeff-leblanc-08-hits-the-road-with-american-idol-david-archuleta.html |title=December: Alumnus Jeff LeBlanc '08 Hits the Road with American Idol David Archuleta {{!}} Sacred Heart University Connecticut |website=www.sacredheart.edu |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313065839/http://www.sacredheart.edu/aboutshu/news/newsstories/2011/december/alumnus-jeff-leblanc-08-hits-the-road-with-american-idol-david-archuleta.html |archive-date=2014-03-13}}</ref> In late 2006, he began touring colleges and venues at weekends while he continued to complete his degree. In 2008, LeBlanc was voted to showcase "on site" at the [[National Association for Campus Activities]] Northeast Conference by over 850 college talent buyers in [[Hartford, Connecticut]]. He achieved this feat again in October 2009 at the Mid-Atlantic Conference in [[Lancaster, Pennsylvania]]. These showcases helped him to a headlining tour of colleges and universities throughout the east coast and springboard him on to the national circuit.<ref>Norwalk Hour/Stamford Times http://www.thehour.com/story/482718?CFID=4585415&CFTOKEN=33422530</ref>


His first studio EP, ''Signals'', was released in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fitzsimmons |first=Brian |date=June 19, 2015 |title='AOL RISE' Rising Artist: Jeff LeBlanc |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/aol-rise-rising-artist-jeff-143900351.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAItFCQXlc41ycFivdtnHtbb3JAp4d85HL3lVAfZOH8T5Oer9c5DrO3OtMbSUOfZIv0nGGvlqtpte0ujxyMSNradGrCZmK9pmDVt8zZ5Tb9NzGVwvR0bGtPZkDlBmY6tWZ_GaBjnqTYiwhYC67l0RnvdKUqZN_yY2aeRnb92TysdX |website=AOLRise on Yahoo.com}}</ref>
Jeff's first studio release, "Signals", came in the summer of 2009. Recorded in Nashville, the album featured the song "Until We Get It Right", which entered the rotation of Sirius XM's Coffee House.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.infinityhall.com/events/infinity-hall’s-rising-star-series-featuring-glen-roth-kerri-powers-and-jeff-leblanc/ |title=Infinity Hall's Rising Star Series featuring Glenn Roth, Kerri Powers and Jeff Leblanc « Infinity Hall |website=www.infinityhall.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007131821/http://www.infinityhall.com/events/infinity-hall%E2%80%99s-rising-star-series-featuring-glen-roth-kerri-powers-and-jeff-leblanc/ |archive-date=2013-10-07}}</ref>


His sophomore effort, ''Worth Holding On To'' was released in 2011. Both albums found success on the SiriusXM Coffee House channel.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Monger |first=James Christopher |title=Jeff LeBlanc Biography |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jeff-leblanc-mn0003221831#biography |website=AllMusic.com}}</ref>
Following two years of extensive touring and writing, Jeff returned to Nashville for his sophomore effort, "Worth Holding On To". The album debuted in the Top 10 of the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Top 200, reaching #3.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lipulse.com/art-music/article/jeff-leblanc|title = Jeff LeBlanc|date = June 22, 2012}}</ref> The album produced another successful single, "Happier", which was also featured in heavy rotation on SiriusXM's The Coffee House. The extensive airplay led Jeff to be nominated for their Singer/Songwriter Discovery of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/jeff-leblanc/|title = MTV Music|website = [[MTV]]}}</ref> Jeff's music has been extensively placed on television programs including [[I Am Cait]], ''[[Teen Mom]]'', ''[[The Real World (TV series)|The Real World]]'', ''The Challenge Rivals'', ''[[Keeping Up with the Kardashians]]', ''FriendZone'' and ''[[Jersey Shore (TV series)|Jersey Shore]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/jeff-leblanc/|title = MTV Music|website = [[MTV]]}}</ref>


Jeff released his third studio effort, "My Own Way There", in July 2013. The album once again reached the Top 10 of the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Top 200.
He released his third studio effort, ''My Own Way There'', in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Laffey |first=Kelly |date=June 5, 2017 |title=Jeff LeBlanc Performs at WHBPAC on June 9 |url=https://www.danspapers.com/2017/06/jeff-leblanc-performs-at-whbpac-on-june-9/ }}</ref>


He followed with ''Vision'', which was successfully backed by fans on Kickstarter and released in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeFilippo |first=Charles |date=June 23, 2015 |title=Jeff LeBlanc's 'Vision' Is The Story of a Matured Songwriter |url=https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/jeff-leblancs-vision-the-story-of-a-matured-songwriter/ |website=Live For Live Music}}</ref>
LeBlanc's latest album, "Vision", was released in May 2015. It reached the Top 20 of the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Top 200 and received solid reviews from critics. "His voice is pure silken gold" said AXS writer Allen Foster.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Jeff LeBlanc to release his latest 'Vision'|url = http://www.axs.com/news/jeff-leblanc-to-release-his-latest-vision-52987|website = AXS|accessdate = January 10, 2016}}</ref> "It’s very easy to like everything about Jeff LeBlanc – the perfect album for the season, to be sure." – PopDose<ref>{{Cite web|title = ALBUM REVIEW: Jeff Le Blanc, "Vision"|url = http://popdose.com/album-review-jeff-le-blanc-vision/|website = Popdose|date = April 22, 2015|accessdate = January 10, 2016|language = en-US}}</ref> In September 2015, Jeff performed a special "Coffee House Live" on SiriusXM's Coffee House. His song "Lost Tonight" and his cover of "Fly Me To The Moon" are now in rotation on the channel.<ref>{{Cite web|title = SIRIUS Schedules - SIRIUS Information - SIRIUS News - - DogstarRadio.com|url = http://www.dogstarradio.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060113042454/http://www.dogstarradio.com/|url-status = usurped|archive-date = January 13, 2006|website = www.dogstarradio.com|accessdate = January 10, 2016}}</ref>


Billboard premiered his next single, ''Way You Are'', in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Trust |first=Gary |date=February 9, 1986 |title=Jeff LeBlanc Celebrates Feeling 'Completely Comfortable In a Relationship' With 'Way You Are': Premiere |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/jeff-leblanc-way-you-are-8098844/ |website=Billboard.com}}</ref> He has since released the singles ''It's About Us in 2019''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gamboa |first=Glenn |date=June 14, 2019 |title=LI Sound: Jeff LeBlanc continues his musical experiments |url=https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/jeff-leblanc-new-single-s16681 |website=Newsday.com}}</ref> and ''When You Need Me in 2022.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Siegel |first=Shay |date=April 27, 2022 |title=Jeff LeBlanc to Take the Stage at Westhampton Beach |url=https://hamptons.com/jeff-leblanc-to-take-the-stage-at-westhampton-beach/ |website=Hamptons.com}}</ref>
He opened for Boz Skaggs on his 2021 tour.

He has opened for Boz Scaggs, Chris Stapleton, Gordon Lightfoot, Tori Kelly, Chaka Khan, Michael McDonald, Gavin DeGraw, Chris Isaak, Robert Cray, John Hiatt, Jamie Cullum, Brett Dennen, Lori McKenna and more.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bio |url=http://www.jeffleblancmusic.com/bio-1}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 15:38, 21 May 2024

Jeff LeBlanc
BornCenter Moriches, New York, U.S.
GenresPop, Folk-Rock, R&B
Occupation(s)Musician, Songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, Vocals

Jeff LeBlanc is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. Originally from Center Moriches, New York, LeBlanc attended Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut.[1]

He began performing sometime in 2004, getting his start as a street busker in Westhampton Beach, New York.[2] In 2006, he released his first demo entitled Stories From a Small Town which he wrote and recorded in his Sacred Heart University dorm room.[3]

His first studio EP, Signals, was released in 2009.[4]

His sophomore effort, Worth Holding On To was released in 2011. Both albums found success on the SiriusXM Coffee House channel.[5]

He released his third studio effort, My Own Way There, in 2013.[6]

He followed with Vision, which was successfully backed by fans on Kickstarter and released in 2015.[7]

Billboard premiered his next single, Way You Are, in 2018.[8] He has since released the singles It's About Us in 2019[9] and When You Need Me in 2022.[10]

He has opened for Boz Scaggs, Chris Stapleton, Gordon Lightfoot, Tori Kelly, Chaka Khan, Michael McDonald, Gavin DeGraw, Chris Isaak, Robert Cray, John Hiatt, Jamie Cullum, Brett Dennen, Lori McKenna and more.[11]

References

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  1. ^ Boros, Phyllis (April 27, 2015). "Jeff LeBlanc returns to FTC with "Vision"". ctpost.com.
  2. ^ Taylor, David (September 29, 2018). "Jeff LeBlanc Returns Home to the Westhampton Stage on October 6".
  3. ^ "December: Alumnus Jeff LeBlanc '08 Hits the Road with American Idol David Archuleta | Sacred Heart University Connecticut". www.sacredheart.edu. Archived from the original on March 13, 2014.
  4. ^ Fitzsimmons, Brian (June 19, 2015). "'AOL RISE' Rising Artist: Jeff LeBlanc". AOLRise on Yahoo.com.
  5. ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Jeff LeBlanc Biography". AllMusic.com.
  6. ^ Laffey, Kelly (June 5, 2017). "Jeff LeBlanc Performs at WHBPAC on June 9".
  7. ^ DeFilippo, Charles (June 23, 2015). "Jeff LeBlanc's 'Vision' Is The Story of a Matured Songwriter". Live For Live Music.
  8. ^ Trust, Gary (February 9, 1986). "Jeff LeBlanc Celebrates Feeling 'Completely Comfortable In a Relationship' With 'Way You Are': Premiere". Billboard.com.
  9. ^ Gamboa, Glenn (June 14, 2019). "LI Sound: Jeff LeBlanc continues his musical experiments". Newsday.com.
  10. ^ Siegel, Shay (April 27, 2022). "Jeff LeBlanc to Take the Stage at Westhampton Beach". Hamptons.com.
  11. ^ "Bio".
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