Leah Jee & The Boys - aboutleahjee

Born and raised in Southern California, Leah’s music reflects her deep west coast roots. Now situated most of the year in Milwaukee, WI, Midwest overtones are definitely apparent in her songs. An accomplished singer, guitarist, songwriter and lyricist with a stack of other credits to her name, Leah plays with passion and has a love of connecting with the audience on and off stage. With her drive, creativity, and amazing vocal and musical abilties, Leah Jee is coming full force.

Leah’s songs have been featured on the FOX television network, with live on-air performances from Leah and her band, as well as radio and internet broadcasts. Leah’s song “The Perfect End” has a spot on two popular compilations cds, Wisconsin Rockers for Life and the Alverno College 2007 Compilation. Leah has performed her original music all over the country from intimate clubs to 100000+ attendance festivals including Bastille Days, The Milwaukee Rally, and the world’s largest outdoor festival – Summerfest.

Growing up in Southern California was hugely influential for Leah Jee as a musician and a performer. From the So Cal mentality to the musical styling of the west coast, Leah is the Midwest girl with California roots, ready to rock you out and make sure you have an awesome time at the show. Music is her passion, and one look at her up on the stage makes it evident – she is there to share that passion with you. So come on over, sing along and rock out. Leah will make you believe her mantra, “I’m Leah Jee, and these are my boys. We are here to rock you out.”

Name: Leah Jee

Birthday: January 7

Hometown: Pasadena, CA

Hair/Eye Color: Brown/Brown

Height: 5’6” (on a good day!)

Perfect Pizza: Pepperoni

First Thoughts Waking Up: Time to get going!

Favorite TV Show: I LOVE TV! I have so many favorite shows, but if there’s ever an episode of Scrubs, Law & Order SVU or Family Guy on I’ll watch it even if I’ve seen it 100 times before! And slap a “reality tv” label on something and I’ll watch it. I’m pretty easy. Really, I love tv.

Favorite Movies: Anchorman, Joe Dirt, Mean Girls, Old School, The Goonies, Saving Silverman, Stand By Me, Bend It Like Beckham, Dodgeball, Can't Hardly Wait, 10 Things I Hate About You, Billy Madison & Happy Gilmore, Zoolander, Overboard, Snatch, Princess Bride, Elf... and the list goes on.

Most Desired Superpower: This is a question I wrestle with often actually. I usually narrow it down to 3, but if it’s just one… I’d have to go with teleportation.

Favorite 80’s Flashback: Aside from being a product of the 80’s, I’d have to say neon colors, Chuck Taylor’s & zooba pants and my unwavering love for Journey.

Favorite Bands: Third Eye Blind, Collective Soul, Alkaline Trio, Ben Harper, Journey, Sublime, Matchbox 20, Less Than Jake, Steve Miller, Train, The Cure, Foo Fighters, G. Love, Pete Yorn, Guster, Michael Jackson, Boz Scaggs, Pearl Jam, Mana, Jimmy Eat World, Acceptance, Number One Fan, The Promise Ring, My Chemical Romance, Motion City Soundtrack, Ozomatli, Rage Against the Machine, Rancid, STP, Soundgarden, Train, Weezer, Wyclef Jean, 311, 2Pac, The BeeGees, Brand New, Minor Threat, Face to Face, Elliott Smith, The Fugees, Gavin Degraw, James Taylor, Neve, No Doubt, Weezer, Gavin Degraw, Erasure, Blackhawk, Alabama.

*Why Did You Start Playing Music?
I started playing trumpet when I was about 6. I went to the music store to get a violin and came home with a horn. I think my parents knew what they would be in for early in my life. When I was about 11 years old, I was watching tv and saw an actor playing guitar. He played an amazing solo and didn’t look down at the guitar at all. How could he rock out so hard and not even look at the strings? I knew he had to be acting, I mean, he was an actor. No one could play guitar that well! From that moment on, I was on a mission. I had to learn to play guitar and play it well. A few months later, I started guitar lessons, and I fell in love with it. I have been rocking out ever since.

*What Are Your Words To Live By?
I remind myself each day that I need to have patience and take one day at a time. It can get really hard at times to remember that. But for some reason, this quote always puts it into perspective for me. "Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today."

*What Are Your Goals?
I'm having a great time doing what I'm doing right now. If I could play music for the rest of my life, I'd be so happy. I want to be involved in the music industry in some way as long as I can be. A songwriter, a producer, a singer, a lyricist, a performer, a creative designer... Ultimately, I want to be happy and be able to take care of my family and friends. In the end, that's what matters, right?