Toby Joe Leonard -Singer Songwriter from Leicester
With endearing words & lyrics combined with compelling storytelling, Toby Joe Leonard is an honest songwriter who lets the world in to see exactly what went wrong. His intimate shows and heartfelt lyrics are balanced with humorous wit and messages of encouragement to all those who struggle with mental health issues.
His music was written to reach out to those going through difficult issues that many find uncomfortable to talk about, and reassure them that ‘it’s okay not to be okay’. Toby’s songs address personal and touching subjects such as self harm, depression and suicide; but they also highlight the fight back and the battles that most of us face at some point along the road.
Toby has gone from playing those all important open mic nights to playing the 02 Academy in Leicester, Edgar Fest, Oxjam Leicester, Glastonbudget and a hand full of London shows. He has spent the past few years gaining interest right across the Midlands and building an organic grass roots following which has led to him releasing his debut album Pain Relief last year.
His music is for fans of James Arthur, Damien Rice, Ed Sheeran and Passenger.!