Austin, Texas
37 Years Old
Singer-Songwriter

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"I'm throwing caution to the wind just like skipping stones on a lake"

BIOGRAPHY

On Doniphan Nights, Lee Simmons moves beyond his singer-songwriter roots to bring a more expansive sound than previously explored in his work. Crafted over the course of seven months, the record was primarily tracked at Simmons’ home studio with a cadre of Austin’s best musicians, including Ramy Antoun (Seal, Goldspot), JJ Plasencio (Sixpence None the Richer), Kullen Fuchs (Ian Moore), John Leon (Roky Erickson, Summer Wardrobe), and Derek Morris (Bob Schneider). Simmons aimed to combine the best elements of classic, melodic songwriting with more collaborative, full-band sonics. The resulting album presents a broadened range of musical styles, from the plaintive ukulele strums of “City Lights” to the sparkling pop of “Doniphan Nights.”

Beginning with his 1999 debut e.p. Depot Park, Simmons has been crafting melodic songs that Performing Songwriter describes as “calling to mind the breezy, smart pop of both the Finn brothers (he has the worldly-wise eye of Tim and the melodic breadth of Neil), Michael Penn and Glen Phillips.” His music has equally been welcomed by audiences, with Simmons sharing the stage with the likes of Hanson, Nellie McKay, Alexi Murdoch and Jon McLaughlin.

LEVEL

semi-pro

GENRES

Rock , Pop, Folk

Contact

Administrative: Lee Simmons

P.R.O.

ASCAP

INSTRUMENTS

b3 organ / banjo / bass / drums / acoustic guitar / electric guitar / keyboard / mandolin / percussion / piano / tambourine / ukulele / violin / vocals

INFLUENCES

Neil Finn, Michael Penn, Mark Eitzel, Calexico, Johnny Cash

DAY JOB

Writer

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing online
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

It's my second job

I Also Write:
by myself
with others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

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AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Runner up, 2001 Unisong Contest

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