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Leonard the Band Returns to Sounds Good for Next Live Lunch

Thomas Dean Stewart, facebook.com/leonardthebandmusic

   Aptly named after a hybrid of The Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd, Leonard the Band is known for mashing sounds and styles into one unique rock n' roll experience. The Metropolis, IL band will be visiting Sounds Good prior to their album release show at Maiden Alley Cinema next week.

    Leonard the Band consists of Luke Taylor (guitar/vocals), Zach Winding (keyboards/organ), Taylor Rader (drums), Adam Rader (bass), and Brian Rader (guitar/vocals). Their eclectic sound comes from a culmination of each member's tastes -- listeners will hear flavors reminscent of Wilco, Spoon, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, and The Beatles all in one set. Several Paducah businesses are collaborating with the band for their upcoming album release, including a Leonard the Beer at Dry Ground Brewing and a Leonard the Burger at Just Hamburgers. 
          The band performed a Live Lunch on Sounds Good after winning the WKMS Battle of the Bands in 2014, and they'll be back in Studio B next Friday, April 20th, at 12 noon. That evening, they'll release their new album at Maiden Alley Cinema in Paducah. Tune in on the 20th for more information orcheck out Leonard the Band's Facebook page.

Tracy started working for WKMS in 1994 while attending Murray State University. After receiving his Bachelors and Masters degrees from MSU he was hired as Operations/Web/Sports Director in 2000. Tracy hosted All Things Considered from 2004-2012 and has served as host/producer of several music shows including Cafe Jazz, and Jazz Horizons. In 2001, Tracy revived Beyond The Edge, a legacy alternative music program that had been on hiatus for several years. Tracy was named Program Director in 2011 and created the midday music and conversation program Sounds Good in 2012 which he hosts Monday-Thursday. Tracy lives in Murray with his wife, son and daughter.
Melanie Davis-McAfee graduated from Murray State University in 2018 with a BA in Music Business. She has been working for WKMS as a Music and Operations Assistant since 2017. Melanie hosts the late-night alternative show Alien Lanes, Fridays at 11 pm with co-host Tim Peyton. She also produces Rick Nance's Kitchen Sink and Datebook and writes Sounds Good stories for the web.
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