What’s New
August 9, 2011-Jeff Lehman's City Lights Band CD is almost complete-With two songs to go, the project is slated for release on November 23, 2011. If you want to check out the tracks as they are finished, they are posted at this new site: www.reverbnation.com/jefflehmansclbcitylightsband
October 23, 2010-Obscured by Light-The version with Judy Shire and myself is now available. It is slightly different from the City Lights version, but still cool! Check it out: http://www.amazon.com/Obscured-Light-feat-Judy-Shire/dp/B0046Z5ERO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287659370&sr=8-1
Obscured by Light-Jeff Lehman's City Light (CLB) with Kat Orlando now available at:
July 20, 2010-Obscured by Light-The first ever Jeff Lehman's City Lights download single also featuring Kat Orlando is available now at: www.itunes.com, www.cdbaby.com, www.amazon.com and many other sites. The Judy Shire version is coming October 23rd.
JUDY SHIRE/JEFF LEHMAN DUET "OBSCURED BY LIGHT" FEATURED ON YOU TUBE
April 20, 2010-A video tale of a love gone bad produced by myself for Judy is available at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrodXFYjRLE
JUDY SHIRE'S COVER OF "IMMUNE TO A HEARTACHE" FEATURED ON BRITISH NME AWARDS SHOW
January 23, 2010-My production of Judy Shire's "Immune to a Heartache" was featured on this popular British Video Awards Show. A great animated video made by Judy's husband John Shiers accompanies the song.
Check it out at: http://www.nme.com/awards/video/id/KrodXFYjRLE
LOOKING GLASS IS NOW ON FACEBOOK
LOOKING GLASS VIDEO FROM NOVEMBER 6, 2009 UPLOADED
November 17, 2009-A video of "Brandy" is at my Facebook site. Check it out at: www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?ref=profile&id=534945977
CITY LIGHTS TO PLAY LIVE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 25 YEARS
City Lights, my band from 1980-1984 is reuniting to play a concert for my cousin, Dan Droter, who is a famed music photographer in the Detroit area. Dan is battling Cancer. The proceeds are going to the American Cancer Society.
The show is Sunday November 22, 2009, 4pm- 10pm at The Pier 500 Club, 507 Biddle Ave. Wyandotte, MI 48192, ph: (734)-281-0530. Admission is $10.00. City Lights goes on from 4pm-4:20pm. The Look, Caruso, Robb Roy, and many other acts to follow.
Check out the "Appearances" link below for more info.
We had out first practice yesterday, and the group rocks!!
Judy Shire Song/Video "Immune to a Heartache" on You Tube
November 1, 2009-This first song completed for the upcoming Judy Shire CD I am producing, now has been completed with a video. You can find it at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrodXFYjRLE
LOOKING GLASS'S FIRST TWO RELEASES AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 10, 2009
October 10, 2009-The first two Looking Glass albums, Looking Glass, released in 1972, featuring "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)," and Subway Serenade, released in 1973, featuring "Jimmy Loves Maryanne," will be available on one CD. Two great albums on one CD!! You can purchase these on-line at: www.woundedbird.com .
I will try to have some available at our Green Wood Coffee House (located inside First United Methodist Church) gig in Ann Arbor, MI.
LEHMAN'S TERMS AVAILABLE at www.amazon.com
April 30, 2009-My 2002 release is available on-line at www.amazon.com and www.itunes.com among other stores. More releases coming in the following year: The City Lights Project, Jeff Lehman Audio biography, Judy Shire and many more. STAY TUNED!!
NEW LOOKING GLASS SHOW ANNOUNCED FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2009
Looking Glass will perform its first ever acoustic show here in Michigan at The Green Wood Coffee House located inside United Methodist Church, 1001 Green Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 on Friday November 6th. We will be recording this show for a possible CD and DVD release. It'll be a great show; a great time!! Hope to see you there.
JEFF TO PRODUCE WIFE OF 10CC LIGHT MAN
March 11, 2009-I met a great jazz singer named Judy Shire on line when I was pitching my songs. Her and her husband, one time 10CC light man, John Shiers, took an interest in "Immune to a Heartache," off my 2000 Jeff Lehman Debut release. I changed the key to accommodate her singing range and revamped the arrangement. The song features Judy on vocals doing an awesome rendition of the song. Also featured on the song is myself on keyboards, Kevin Holevar on guitar, Detroit Symphony Orchestra musician Don Lewandowski on an antique upright bass from the 1800s and my Dad Bill Lehman on drums. After we finished this we thought it would be a good idea to do a whole CD together. We are currently recording that, and hope to have it out sometime in late 2009, early 2010.
The link above will take you to a partial version of the song at Judy's site. You may have to scroll down a bit to find it. Look for the words "Immune to a Heartache". That will be the link.
LOOKING GLASS DETROIT FREE PRESS ARTICLE ADDED
December 26, 2008-On July 6, 2008 the Detroit Free Press interviewed me about the upcoming Looking Glass show in Wyandotte. It's taken me five months to upload it, but here it is. Note: It is formatted a bit differently than it may have appeared on line.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!
A NEW MIX OF "MY HEART WANTS TO BELIEVE YOU" ADDED TO THE SOUNDS PAGE
November 7, 2008 On September 23rd I re-mixed this song. It has new parts and a new beginning. I like this version better than the Lehman's Terms release. My songs are like fine wines getting better with age...or maybe it's me getting better.
THE CITY LIGHTS BAND REFORMS
October 25, 2008 Back in 1979, at a very young age, I formed a pop group called, The City Lights Band. The group became popular in the metro-Detroit area for a while playing ice rinks, roller rinks and local clubs. We had a strange cult following of kids are age...everyone was looking for "the party" at that age. In 1984, after fights and disagreements, mostly due to our immaturity and age, we broke up. This breakup gave way to the formation of other local groups, "The Break", " The Dream" and others. Well after nearly 25 years we are putting this thing back together for recording and an occasional gig or two.
THE SUPER 70s SHOW IS NOW BOOKING FOR 2009
The new lineup features: Looking Glass, Chuck Negron (ex-Three Dog Night singer), Andrew Gold, Henry Gross, Chi Coltrane and Sonny Geraci and The Outsiders.
September 29, 2008 HAPPY 60th Birthday to Grand Funk's Mark Farner...a great hometown boy here in Detroit, MI.
The New Looking Glass my space site is up as of September 19th.
September 19, 2008--Check out jeff speaks for the latest.
Happy 60th Birthday to Elliot Lurie
August 19, 2008-Elliot Lurie, the original lead singer/guitarist, voice of "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)," is 60 years old today. You've come a long way...from a nice little Jewish boy from Brooklyn, New York, to a hit songwriter, movie soundtrack supervisor in Hollywood!!
It's great to be working with you brother. From the band and all of us;
circa 1969
HAVE A HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLIOT!!
July 12, 2008 PHOTOS COMING SOON!!
Looking Glass Rocks Wyandotte!!!!
The July 12, 2008 Looking Glass performance went over great. We played to a huge, enthusiastic crowd. If you were there, thanks for coming out!! The entire show was taped in Sonar Audio. Elliot and I will be mixing the show in another month or so.
Check back tomorrow I will try to post some pictures from the show, plus a birthday celebration for one of its members will be posted here!!
Looking Glass to Play Michigan!!
Looking Glass, the group that brought the world the 1972 #1 classic, "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)", will play the Wyandotte Street and Art Fair, located off Biddle St. in downtown Wyandotte, MI, at 6:30 PM on July 12, 2008 for the first time since 1972. The last time the band played Detroit it was a double billing with a then unknown struggling new group called Steely Dan.
The band will play two great shows from 6:30 PM-8:15 PM. Both shows will include the hits, album cuts from the debut and Subway Serenade, as well as some surprises. Looking Glass' other hits include "Jimmy Loves Maryanne, #28, 1973, as well as The Lizzie McGuire Theme, 2003. Looking Glass features original lead vocalist, voice of "Brandy", and "Jimmy", Elliot Lurie, as well as Jeff Lehman, Craig Williams and Eric Mackey.
Since taking over as the group's music director, it has been one fun ride. We've played Vegas, Minnesota and what is arguably the best show of my career in Port Washington, NY at Bar Beach this past Memorial Day. We performed in front of an enthusiastic crowd of thousands of people.
Being able to perform a show of this magnitude in my hometown is very cool!!
07-01-07 Pictures from the 05-26-07 Looking Glass Port Washington, NY gig are now in.
06-22-07Here my Latest Radio Interview with Am 1220 Radio
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Chuck Phillips of AM 1220 Radio in Cornwall, Ontario. Since "Brandy You're a Fine Girl" was such a bit hit over in Canada as well as the US, it only made sense to promote abroad. The interview took place on Friday June 22nd.
04-13-07 A New Looking Glass Show Has Been Announced
03-20-07 A New 60s-70s Show Featuring Looking Glass
03-08-07 Looking Glass Group Montage From Las Vegas Gig on Site
Until I get the official looking glass site built, I will from time to time include the photos from our September 2, 2006 gig at The Cannery. I have uploaded our latest promo piece from the show. It's in the photo gallery at the bottom of the page.
12-18-06 Looking Glass Performs its First Concert Since 1974
On September 2nd the newly formed Detroit version of Looking Glass featuring original lead singer Elliot Lurie, stepped onto stage to a screaming, near sold out crowd of 1500. The concert took place at the Cannery Resorts Hotel and Casino in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The near one hour show featured "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)", "Jimmy Loves Maryann" "The Lizzie McGuire Theme" and a variety of Looking Glass albums cuts and cover songs. Yours truly also got to perform "My Heart Wants to Believe You" a cut off of my "Lehman's Terms" CD. The song was given the Looking Glass treatment with layered background vocals and horns. The group was well received as the upcoming sound files will show.
Mp3s of this show will be coming soon. For now check out a PowerPoint collage of the photos of the Cannery gig.
07-19-06 Jeff to Perform With Looking Glass in Las Vegas
Yes it's finally here. After being broken up for decades the band Looking Glass is about to play it's first concert gig since 1974. I am pleased as punch to say that I will be performing with what is turning out to be a tight group. The group features Elliot Lurie, original lead vocalist and writer of the hit #1 1972 "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) as well as a slew of top notch Detroit musicians. The show is September 2, 2006 at the Cannery Resorts in Las Vegas.
I took the job as the Music Director/2nd lead vocalist/keyboardist in 2003. It's been a long hard ride to get this music machine working, but it's picking up major momentum. Many radio stations across the country are coming aboard and supporting this act's touring.
02-27-06 NEW!!--A Brand New Song From Jeff
I have a brand new song that I recorded in January and February. The song "Thankful" is so far in demo form unmixed and without drums or guitar. So here it stands partially clothed for the public to view (...the millions of masses of people LOL....RIGHT!!) This mid tempo AC soft rocker has been getting rave reviews. Some say it is reminiscent of the 70's/80s style of Andrew Gold or Paul McCartney with modern production touches. I co-wrote this song with my good buddy and long time collaborator Gary Penz. I'm not sure what release the final version of this song will show up on.
12-12-05 Art-of-Fact Guitarist Norm D'Angelo Passes On
I received some sad news the other day that Norm D'Angelo had died of a sudden fatal heart attack on December 12. Norm apparently was found dead at home by his mother who lived with him. Norm was a good guitarist with a nice baritone lead vocal much reminiscent of the late Terry Kath of Chicago. We had some good times together. They say that death comes in "3s". Well he is the third member of Art-of-Fact to pass on...that I'm aware of. Making this even more strange is that he is the second guitarist to pass on amongst the guitarists who played on "Lehman's Terms". Will there be a third?
We'll miss you Norm
Norm D'Angelo 1954-2005
12-05-05 Jeff Interviews Funk Brothers Legend Joe Messina
I received a call the other day from none other than the BBC who needed a local studio hand to record an interview with Joe Messina. For those of you not familiar with Joe, he was the guitarist who did a plethora of session work on some of the biggest Motown hits of all time. With his band the Funk Brothers they provided the back bone groove of a good deal of that material. My assignment was to interview Joe on his work and opinions of the Marvin Gaye sessions for the "What's Going On' album. Of the 16 or so questions, they used about 3-4 answers from Joe. It was a fun project. The interview in its entirety runs on the Internet through 5pm (Eastern Us Standard Time) December 7, 2005. In Europe it is on conventional radio as well as the Internet. If you wish to listen to the interview follow the steps below:
Go to:
The Dream 20th Anniversary Show Announced
Yes folks it's finally here. After twenty years my old group The Dream is going to have a show commemorating 20 years in the business. Unlike the 10 year show this show will not feature the old players (other than yours truly) on stage. Being that there are so many players who have become alumni of the band, finding all of them, let alone scheduling them on one day proved to be a arduous task. If some of the old players show up, that's fine. We'll squeeze them in. Instead the show will feature 2 hours of piano entertainment (Rick Church and myself) followed by a 2 hour show from the band. Memorabilia and laughs will be featured along the way. This will be one hell of a show.
09-13-05 Jim Wirth to Get Air Play
I am pleased to find out from Jim that he is getting air play on WCZY 104.3 FM (Midland, MI) with "Simply Because", a AC mid tempo soft rocker off of his recent reissue of "Frozen In Time", partly recorded and co-produced by yours truly. Way to go Jim!! For more Jim information visit: www.jimwirth.com.
Looking Glass (Jeff Lehman Group) Adds New Member Jim Wirth
I recently added Free Spirit Singer/Guitarist Jim Wirth to my band. Jim will play Looking Glass Shows as well as with The Jeff Lehman Group and his own band, Jim Wirth and Free Spirit. Jim will play guitar and double on keys as well as vocal support. Jim's a great addition to what is turning out to be a hot group.
09-06-05 Exclusive!!--Jeff Lehman Band Demo and Site Area Added
This is the area for my new band which has been formed to back myself and others for live shows. Initially this group was put together to be the new Elliot Lurie and Looking Glass. Maybe you remember "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl, #1 1972). Now the group exists to work independently for live and studio work. This also features the latest recording I've done in a while. THE JEFF LEHMAN GROUP
08-09-05 We Now accept Credit Card Purchases
Check it out at the release page.
08-02-05 MUSICOM Services Site Opens...Well Sort of
Musicom my sole proprietorship which houses my computer and music services now has a site of its own within this site. However it's about 75% done. Keep checking back.
GED and Computer Training Services Now Offered
Since opening Musicom in 2002 I've offered these services but never pushed them until now. You can check them out at the Musicom link.
06-22-05 Guitarist Friend Bob LeBoulch Passes On
It is with sad news that I report the passing of a true friend and great musician Bob LeBoulch. Bob passed away late into the evening of June 20th. Although he hung out with my brother Rob more than me, my recollection of him was that of a genuine nice guy; sort of soft spoken and non-threatening. He was also a great guitarist. Making this feat all the more incredible was that he was blind in his last years of life. Bob was responsible for the ripping guitar solo on "Life Played In Real Time" from my 2002 release "Lehman's Terms". This song was also slated for release on a Population 3 CD. Rock on in that great gig in the sky Bob. We'll miss you much, but your memory remains that of a great one.
Bob LeBoulch 1965-2005
12-30-04 Macomb Daily Article of (12-01-04) Added to Site
This is the most recent article about "Everything Must Change". It's from the December 1, 2004 issue. Check it out in the "News Articles" section of this site. It's written by Steve Bitsoli, writer for the paper.
New Book by Musicom Accountant Paul March
Paul has his first published book out entitled, "Eliminating the IRS Tax Code: A Citizens Case for an Alternative Plan for Taxes and Social Security". It's great stuff, radical in a cool way. Check it out: http://www.redleadbooks.com/elirstaxcoon.html
11-05-04 New Jeff Lehman Detroit News Article Released
This article concerns my recent musical success abroad and my songwriting and music craft in general. There's a cool shot of me in my studio as well. Thanks to Dorothy Bourdet of the Detroit News for this great piece. I'm still waiting for a link for this article and the one from Woman's Day. Stay tuned.
Art-Of-Fact Founding Member Jere Shafer Dies
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of a true friend, fellow bandmate and great horn player Jere Shafer. A robust, jolly no nonsense type of a guy. Jere was the type of a guy who you could always count on. Totally honest and hardworking. Jere died from heart failure on October 2nd. With his black brimmed hat, gotee and bald head Jere was also the mascot figure of the band, known for his trumpet solos as he often paraded across bar tables and counters. When people would say, "That band art of something...with that big guy in it", I knew who they were talking about. Jere along with Dave Adams had formed Art-of-Fact in 1988. The group enjoyed 15 years of local success here in Detroit before disbanding.
10-31-04 A New Detroit News Article about Jeff Lehman to come out November 2 or 3, 2004
There is a new in depth article about my musical success and career in general which will be out sometime early next week. This article will be localized in parts of Macomb County only. I will have a link for it on the site as well.
Woman's Day Article Now Out
The article I did for Woman's Day Magazine is now out on the stands in the November 16, 2004 issue. I said in my former news message below it was in the November 19th issue--that's wrong. It's the 16th. My apologies. You can get the magazine at Walgreen's and some other convenience stores. I will try and get a link to the article. The article concerns fire safety and not music.
10-13-04 Jeff Lehman Article on page 2 of Detroit News
Neal Rubin did a wonderful piece on my recent radio success. Thanks Neal.
08-13-04 Jeff Lehman Interview with Woman's Day Magazine Completed
I recently completed a phone interview and photo session for Woman's Day Magazine. The article concerns fire safety as I chronicle a very important fire experience I had in December of 2001. There is nothing musical about the article other than it mentions my career as a singer/songwriter briefly. The issue is slated to hit the news stands November 19, 2004.
08-05-04 Everything Must Change Gets Airplay in Europe
I'm excited to announce that this past July I received two royalty checks that totaled out to an estimated 289 airs of Everything Must Change off my latest CD, "Lehman's Terms".. According to my BMI statement, the air play was from Switzerland. The time it was played was from October 2003-December 2003. Making this air play all the more intriguing is that this was not a song that I was really promoting. I was promoting Street Education and Desperation Street for the rock markets and One True Love and Every Road I Take for the AC markets. However, "Everything" rose to become the silent horse winner. When I sent my promo packs out to many stations worldwide around late 2002 little did I know that it would be a whole year before I received any air play. This is typical in radio as Don't Look Back sat around 2-2.5 years before it was played in Canada. My special thanks to the talent crew of musicians, engineers and producers I had working on this. And thank you to all of my supporters who have called the radio stations requesting my songs.
12-01-03 Radio Station Page Fixed
I have fixed the broken links on the Radio Station Page. I realize some of you have informed me of these bad links and I am doing what I can to keep this page accurate. In the "here today, gone later today" nature of today's radio personnel, it's a challenge to keep this page fresh. But your input is helping to do so. Thanks and keep on requesting.
11-04-03 Jeff Lehman Looking for Musicians For a New Rock/Soul Band
I am currently looking for musicians for a new group that I am forming with my cousin drummer Craig Williams. I am now accepting demos/resumes, etc. for the following positions:
Bass Player/Vocals optional
Guitarist/Vocals optional
Female Vocalist/Instrumentalist preferred
Yours truly will of course be out front most of the time singing, playing keyboards, some harmonica and guitar. The group will play occasional weekend and some week night gigs. We will perform my originals and covers of acts such as: Michael McDonald, Robert Palmer, Stevie Wonder, Steve Winwood, Sheryl Crow, Christina Aguilera and many classic rock and current rock/soul acts. We will span the eras from 60s-00s. The group will be both vocally and musically tight with a mouth dropping good show that will be two hour and a half sets.
If you would like to schedule a no pressure jam session to see if this works for you and if you'll work for this project, please contact me at: (586)-582-0657 or email me at: jjleh@aol.com. I look forward to hearing you.
And by the way, George if you're reading this, don't fret. I plan on still doing a great deal of dueling piano shows. I'm not leaving you.
09-28-03 Lehman's Terms Nominated For "Best Rock/Pop" CD at the DMA
I was recently pleasantly surprised to find out that my 2002 release won enough votes to warrant being nominated in the rock/pop category for the DMA (Detroit Music Awards) in January 2003. The CD didn't win first but was given recognition as a high contender in that category. I would like to thank all of the talented people who offered their musical gifts to the project and to those who offered opinions both positive and negative. Much was learned. I couldn't have done it with out you. Lets hope that we take first the next time around. For more information visit www.detroitmusicawards.com.
07-11-03 Jim Gold & Gallery Show Cancelled
The January 30, 2004 Jim Gold & Gallery concert at Oakland Community College has been cancelled. However the group is practicing and promoting itself intensely. We are looking forward to more shows to come. Stay tuned.
03-21-03 Systems Problems Prevent Uploads
I recently encountered some trouble with the computer I use for my site. The modem died. I decided to move everything to a faster system that I have. I was going to do this anyway and this experience just expedited the process. I apologize for not being able to list my early March dates in the "Appearances" section.
02-07-03 Clear Out Sale of Jeff Lehman CDs. Everything Must Go
Without attempting to sound like some kind of a cheesy sales ad pitch man, I've decided to change the prices on all of my CDs. Lehman's Terms, however, will remain priced the same as the record stores. Its only fair you know. Hurry, Hurry while supplies last. Check out the prices.
01-30-03 Noted Detroit Jazz Keyboardist Skip Kalich Dies at Age 59
It is with great sorrow that I report the passing of a true friend and fellow musician, Skip Kalich who passed on January 21st. Skip had been battling lung cancer. Skip was an incredible musician and had a very funny sense of dry humor. In my estimation he was the best, if not close to the best, jazz keyboardist in Detroit. He played in various incarnations of bands throughout the 70s and early 80s with my father, Bill Lehman and my mother Pat Lehman. Most notably though, was Skip's alleged touring with Frank Zappa's live group during the 70s. In 1995 Skip built a bar in Detroit with his son Geoff. The bar, "Twingos", is still a favorite hot spot among enthusiasts of intimate jazz. I have studio masters of jazz standards that my parents and Skip recorded together in March 1973 that are mind blowingly cool. I will plan on mastering these to CD.
We'll miss you Skip.
11-20-02 New Version of Lehman's Terms Now Available for $8.00
I have a new version of Lehman's Terms which was released today. It differs from the introductory version in that it doesn't have the lyric and extra graphic pages. It does however have an improved cover with yellow transparent boxes over the cover text and red lettering on the spine. If you notice closely, the cover also has more Jeff Lehman pictures that go on to infinity. So far it is only available at this site. If you would still rather have the introductory version, you'd better buy them now, as I plan on not repressing that version.
11-17-02 Population 3 "Absolute Zero" Release Pushed Back
Due to reproduction and timing issues this release date has been pushed back to around January/February 2003.
Lehman's Terms on Sale for $8.00.
For a limited time I am offering the introductory version of "Lehman's Terms" CD for $8.00. You can order it at this site or at:
Cyber Music
Located on the east side of Ryan Rd. and Chicago Rd. (13 1/2 mile rd.)
Warren, MI
(586)-983-5266
Rockabilly's
50721 Van Dyke Ave.
Shelby Twp. MI
(586)-731-0188
A new version of "Lehman's Terms" to be Sold at on-line stores.
I have decided to offer a new version of "Lehman's Terms" to online stores. I hope to have it available at Amazon.com, CD Now and other stores by January/February 2003. This new version will have changes to the cover. There will be red lettering on the spine (side) and yellow boxes over the text on the cover. The lyric/graphic pages on the inside of the introductory copies will be gone. This had to be done due to cost issues. No price has yet been set.
8-13-02 Population 3 "Absolute Zero" Release Set For 9-23-02
Population 3,the original group I record with, is set to release their second CD, "Absolute Zero" on the above date. This CD will also feature 3 songs off of "Lehman's Terms", as well as "Pillars of Virtue" a song I wrote with Gary Penz about 9-11. The song was actually recorded during the event. We were in the middle of
recording when the events came on Gary's wide screen TV. The CD also features many songs and performances by Gary Penz, my brother Rob Lehman, Mark Szymanski and many others.
7-13-02 Lehman's Terms is Being Sent to Radio Stations
Lehman's Terms is being sent to radio stations all across the US, Canada, Australia and Japan. A new page was added to this site detailing the stations that it was sent to. Please use this page to email or phone your request. You can find it here. Thanks in advance for your support.
7-04-02 Lehman's Terms Hits the Stores
My latest CD, "Lehman's Terms" is now available at these stores:
Cyber Music
Located on the east side of Ryan Rd. and Chicago Rd. (13 1/2 mile rd.)
Warren, MI
(586)-983-5266
Rockabilly's
50721 Van Dyke Ave.
Shelby Twp. MI
(586)-731-0188
The price at both stores and at this site is $15.00.
To hear samples.
To order from this site..
6-12-02 Jeff's Health Returns, More Shows Coming
My Health has returned and I'm ready to rock again. I've received inquiries about dueling piano gigs, gigs with Population 3 and even the possibility of some Gallery shows as a 30th anniversary tour of "Nice to Be With You" is in the planning stages.
5-24-02
Lehman's Terms CDs for only $10.00
My brand new CD, "Lehman's Terms" is being offered to you my friend at a special introductory price of $10.00 from now until July 3, 2002. At that time the price will go up to $20.00 and it will be distributed to brick and mortar and on-line media outlets. So far it's only available here. This CD features new originals by myself with writing and playing help from my brother Rob Lehman, cousin Craig Williams, Rob Emanuel of the Teen Angels, Kat Orlando of Art-of-Fact, Gary Penz, Mark Szymanski and many others. It also features a song penned by famous Canadian songwriter Eddie Schwartz. Eddie is most known as the writer of the Pat Benatar hit, "Hit Me With Your Best Shot". Go here to order. Do you want to hear it first. No problem.
Jeff Cancels Gigs Due to Illness
Due to severe illness I've decided to cancel all shows from April 19-May 25th and indefinitely, anything beyond that date until a full recovery is made. I figure if I can't give 100%, I rather reschedule. I some how made it through the Ohio shows at Banana Joes not knowing how ill I was. I hope to be rocking soon.
Jeff Receives News of Elvis Shelton's Death
I received an email the other day from a Jeff Sumner claiming to be Elvis Shelton's son-in-law. He informed me of Elvis' death in January of 2001. This comes as quite a shock to me since I was at one time pretty closely linked musically to Mr. Shelton. I played in his band and recorded with him. He gave me my first taste of airplay on May 3, 1993 when "Hard Lovin' Truck Drivin' Man", a song I wrote and recorded for him gained some airplay. Elvis Shelton was a solid performer and a great entertainer. He was by far the best Elvis impersonator that I've ever heard. It is with great sorrow that I report this news.
4-9-02
Lehman's Terms First 100 98 Pressings are
Here!!
The first 98 (they shorted me two) copies of Lehman's Terms have arrived. They sound and look great. I will be offering them for a special introductory price. Stay tuned!!
1-20-02 Lehman's Terms Song Contest is Here
In an effort to get feedback on my upcoming CD's winning tracks. I'm asking you...that's right you heard me, you to pick the best two rock oriented tracks and the best two adult contemporary tracks. "So what's in it for me Jeff". I'm glad you asked. The first 20 people to take the contest and give us their feedback from January 20, 2002-March 21, 2002 will receive a copy of Lehman's Terms. Out of that group, one lucky person will win the "Royalty Contest", to be held at another date. With this contest we will enter the names of the 20 winners into a hat. We will pick one winner. That person will be made a beneficiary of the winning rock song and the winning adult contemporary song. The winner will be made a beneficiary of 5% of all mechanical royalties for the life of each song. If the song becomes a hit, that could be a potential jackpot. Here's the rub, Since I plan on creating an on-line email database of radio stations across the US, Australia and Canada on this site, if you're the winner, you can help navigate the song to success. You will be able to visit this site and make email requests to these radio stations. The more the songs get played, the more potential earnings. Please be advised that since radio station air play is sampled on a random basis, there is no guarantee of earnings. However, the more you request, or get your friends and relatives, even enemies to request the songs, the better your chances get.
12-27-01 mp3 Files for "Desperation Street", "Inside Crime" and "Everything Must Change" are here
12-25-01 mp3 Files for "Every Road I Take" and "Hang Tight" are here
12-24-01 mp3 Files for "Life Played in Real Time" and "Turn Up the Volume of Positivity" are here
12-21-01 mp3 Files for "Living Free (Enjoying the Ride)" and "My Heart Wants to Believe You" are here
12-19-01 mp3 Files for "One True Love" and "Still I'm Free" are here
12-18-01 mp3 Files for "Stand for Something" and "If it is to be" are here
Mp3 Versions of the final mixes of Lehman's Terms are here
As Lenny Kravitz would say, "dig in". So far, I only have "Street Education" and "It's the Jones You Owns" on the site. However I will be frequently updating this section with more files until the entire CD's worth of mp3 samples is uploaded. Just click here.
Celebrity emails are Flocking Into the Site
After sending many musical inquiries to various artists, I am happy to report that I have received many responses from artists such as: Gary Wright, Stephen Bishop, Foghat manager, Mike McDonnell, Lalo Creme (son of Lol Creme, 10CC, Godley and Creme) and many others. The responses have been very timely and very polite. What a great thing this Internet is. Thank you Mr. Gore. Thanks to everyone who emailed me back. As for those who didn't email me back..............
7-8-00 Cub Koda, "Smokin' In the Boys Room" Writer Passes Away
Michael "Cub" Koda, the singer and songwriter behind the 1973 Brownsville Station hit, "Smokin' In the Boys Room" died Saturday July 1. Koda, 51, died at about 2:45 am of complications from kidney dialysis at Chelsea Community Hospital.
Koda, born in 1948, was also a member of Brownsville Station. He formed the group in 1969 after a run with many other local groups. The group finally disbanded in 1979 and Koda went solo. Besides performing, Cub also wrote for music trade magazines, including Goldmine Magazine.
I had the fortune of briefly playing with Cub in a 1992 version of Brownsville Station. The group didn't contain any of the other original members. We rehearsed for some shows at The Entertainment Center in Duluth Minnesota. It was a triple billing with The Drifters and Jim Gold & Gallery; (who coincidentally used the same back up band.) Basically we were really Gallery, but our identity changed to Brownsville Station when Cub took stage....some promoters will try anything to make a gig work.
Cub rocked the house that night. I remember exchanging blues solos with him. After my solo, he strutted over to my keyboard, threw his guitar about 20 feet in the air and caught it on the downbeat of his solo without missing a lick. I was told he had been doing this trick for years, but it seemed so spontaneous. I remember Cub being a spark of positive energy.
From the moment he met us at the airport in Romulus, MI to the trip back home I never seen him get angry or show any sort of attitude. Even when our flight was delayed, he made the best of it with story telling and conversation. I think some of the flight attendants and airport personnel could've benefited from Cub's positive demeanor. I personally was ready to deck a couple of them.
Cub lived every moment in life like it was his hit song debut heyday of 1973. For Cub, that was the way life was meant to be lived. My only regret is that I didn't get to know him better. Cub was a great entertainer, a great writer and a great human being. He will be remembered by many. Coming soon is a Cub Koda Memorial Page on this site. Stay tuned. (The Detroit Free Press was used as a source for some of the above information.)
4-27-00 Jeff Lehman Web Site Changes to a Mostly 1st Person Format
Okay, so it's not the biggest news item to hit cyberspace. I decided to change to this format to make the site more personal and to not give a false impression that someone else is building and editing this site. They're not. Only me. I'll take all of the credit, and blame. The old what's new articles below will remain in their old format, however.
12-27-99 Jeff Lehman Becomes Microsoft Word Certified
Jeff joined the ranks of the Microsoft certified as he passed the Word Proficiency exam this Monday at CompUSA in Madison Hts. MI.
10-2-99 Jeff Lehman Debut CD to be the 1st Ever CD Released Into the New Century
The debut Jeff Lehman tape, originally released in 1993, will be released on CD on January 1, 00 as soon as the clock strikes midnight. This will make it the 1st ever CD released into the new century. The CD contains the song "Don't Look Back", which received much air play in 1997 and 1998.
The CD will be made available at this site by special order. It will have a special introductory price of $10.00. To order, please send a check or money order to Jeff Lehman. Please include $2.00 for shipping and handling. You can order both by snail mail or e-mail at jjleh@aol.com.
By mail-
P.O. Box 1363
Warren, MI 48092-1363
8-17-99 Bob James Remembers Jeff’s Dad
Jazz keyboard legend Bob James admitted, via e-mail to an inquiring Jeff Lehman, that he remembers playing with his dad at MSU during their college days. It all started when Jeff e-mailed Bob asking him if he remembered his dad, Bill Lehman, who was one of the early drummers for the Bob James Trio. Bob replied back confirming with this reply, "Hi Jeff. Thanks for your letter. Distant memories!! That time of my life arrived for me when the old brain can’t store as much as it used to. But, yes I believe I do remember him. The two drummers with whom I worked the most with were Bob Pozar (now known as Cleve Pozar) & Omar Clay, but during the five years I was in AA there were so many different gigs and j am sessions. Please tell your dad hi. Warmest regards. Bob James."
6-14-99 Jeff Lehman to write with ex-Fleetwood Mac musician Bob Welch
Bob Welch, former guitarist, vocalist for the pre Nicks/Buckingham version of Fleetwood Mac, called Jeff Lehman on 6-14-99 to give him a review of a recently sent package of Lehman originals. Welch was extremely complimentary of Jeff’s writing. Welch commented, "Jeff you’re an exceptional songwriter". The two decided that they would pursue collaborating on songs.
Welch is most known for his hits; "Sentimental Lady," 1977, "Ebony Eyes," 1978, "Hot Love, Cold World," 1978 and "Precious Love" 1979.
6-13-99 Jeff Lehman takes honorable mention in a Steely Dan Contest
Jeff Lehman recently took honorable mention in a contest to pick rap names for Steely Dan founders Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. The contest was issued by, www.steely dan.com the official Steely Dan web site. Of the entries that Jeff submitted, Donald "Guy Feltafish" Fagen was the winner. The rap tag is a kibbutz of a Jewish food called gefeltie fish. To view the win, enter the site, go to site guide, click on contests, click on name game, then winners, then scroll down to Jeff’s name.
Last updated: August 9, 2011