After years of writing and playing songs about, “rhythm and booze” and “good lovin’ gone bad” what else would naturally come next?. . . rock music for kids !!! JOHN CONTE and LISA DESIMONE of LEO’S MOM are New York natives and professional musicians that are undoubtedly inspired by their super-wonderful, 7-year-old son, LEO !!! Lisa and John sing songs that every kid can relate to. Their unique blend of child-friendly lyrics and AC/DC, Aerosmith, and Stones influenced music is likely to catch the ear of parents, too!
After their son’s arrival, Lisa became a full-time mom and rarely made time for anything else until friends pleaded with her to sing at their children’s birthday parties! “Our music evolved so naturally,” says Lisa. “All the work that we’ve done in the past, our talent, our experience is coming together with ease! Leo loves what we’re doing and can totally relate, join in and feel connected to us even while we’re working!” Lisa has appeared on MTV, daytime soaps and TV commercials. John plays bass for Kevin Bacon, Southside Johnny and has worked with Jon Bon Jovi, Rosanne Cash and Joan Osborne to name a few. “I love playing guitar in our new band,” John says, “I get to rock-out, jump around and see the kids smile!”
LEO’S MOM soon started working with other New York City kids performers (Ivan Ulz and Tony Corsano’s Family Jam) at school fairs and outdoor festivals. They headlined the highly-publicized rock event, Mamapalooza. The outdoor extravaganza, sponsored by Family Circle, took place at Riverside Park in Manhattan and was a great success for them. Time Out Kids NY featured LEO’S MOM in an article about the current trend in kids’ music. “It is so exciting to have our songs out there being appreciated and to have gained respect as the ones that are creating this next wave in kids’ music!” says Lisa. “It feels like the right place at the right time!”
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