TAPING PROGRAM FOR PBS 04.14.05
RLB has been selected to tape an episode of the award-winning series The Music Seen. The band will take the stage at the Canal Club on Friday, May 20, for a thirty-minute set that will be combined with documentary footage. The Music Seen series began in Richmond in 2000 and airs on select PBS stations across the country. Keep posted to the tour page for further details.
NEW PHOTOS 04.12.05
Check out the new photos from our trip to Nashville and the big Richmond Coliseum show.
RICHMOND COLISEUM 03.28.05
We are excited about playing this Saturday at the Richmond Coliseum in a band competition during the Richmond RiverDogs hockey game on April 2nd. We hope to see you all there to support RLB! Ticket info and other details on the tour page.
BACK FROM NASHVILLE 03.18.05
The band is recently back from a trip to Nashville to check out the scene and play a scheduled show at the Five Spot with the eclectic Johnny Dowd. Upon arriving in Nashville, after a ten hour drive, we were presented with the opportunity to play at the popular tourist attraction The Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Nashville. We made some new friends and had a great time. We'll be heading back to "Music City" again soon.

Once back in Richmond, the band played an intimate acoustic set at Borders Books & Music and felt welcomed home by our friends and some new fans. Thanks for making it out to the shows!
CELLAR SHOW POSTPONED 01.22.05
Due to some fierce winter weather, January 22nd's show at University of Richmond's The Cellar has been postponed. We are tentatively rescheduled for Saturday, January 29. Stay warm and keep off the roads! We hope to see you next week.
TSUNAMI BENEFIT 01.18.05
This Friday RLB will be rocking the Canal Club to raise money for the American Red Cross to aid the tsunami relief effort. We have assembled a fine night of music starting at 8:00. Stacy Koviak will kick off the evening with her melodic rock band. Mike Gales & The Warriorz will follow with their original improvisational funk. Dean Fields brings his emotive acoustic stylings to the stage, followed by RLB closing the night out.

Please help us make this a successful night! 100% of the proceeds from the door goes to the Red Cross, and additional donations will be accepted.
HOLIDAY MUSIC WITH RLB 12.13.04
It's the most wonderful time of the year and the Rachel Leyco Band is joining in on the holiday fun! We will be performing live on Richmond's Lite 98 (98.1 FM) Morning Show with Bill Bevins on Thursday, December 16. The show starts at 7:30 AM and we'll be playing your favorite Christmas tunes with a touch of RLB style throughout the morning until about 10:30 AM. Please tune in and sing along at home or at work!

Join RLB on Friday, December 17, for a holiday show at Border's Books and Music in Richmond's West End. We'll play the holiday songs from the Lite 98 show as well as our originals. This will be our last show of the year and we'd love to see you all there to celebrate with us. It's free and all ages, so bring the family. Show starts at 8:30 PM.
CD ON SALE & NEW STICKER 10.29.04
We've just reduced the price of Something Human. It's time to get your copy of the CD that is blowing away listeners across the country. Also reduced is our "Fan Pack" that includes a CD, t-shirt, and the new sweet-looking sticker. That's right, we have a brand new Something Human Bumper Sticker, inspired by the CD's artwork. This red, black & white vinyl masterpiece will add style and flair to any 4.25" x 2.75" surface. Do your holiday shopping early and give the gift of music! Visit the store now!
ACOUSTIC SHOW WRITE-UP 09.02.04
Check out the latest addition to the press page for an interview with Rachel and John from last Friday's acoustic show at Borders. The article (complete with picture) appears in today's Richmond Times Dispatch Weekend section. We thank Angie Castlebury for the great write-up.
FRIDAY CHEERS PHOTOS 08.13.04
Just posted some photos from the recent Friday Cheers show. Thanks to Daniel Gohlke for taking the shots.
FRIDAY CHEERS ROCKED 08.02.04
We want to thank everyone who came out to our Friday Cheers show this past weekend. The crowd was awesome. Your energy fueled us to keep going through the intense afternoon heat. By some stroke of luck it didn't rain on us! Our last two Brown's Island dates were canceled and wet, respectively, and given the ridiculous rain we've seen this year in Richmond, a dry Friday is really something to celebrate.

If you missed the show, it marked our first major performance with bassist Scott Harris, who has been with us for about a month, and who -- coincidentally -- shares a first name with our last bassist. Scott lays down a fat groove with his vintage gear. Thanks, fans, for making the new guy feel welcome.

As if the intensity of Harris wasn't enough, Adrian Duke joined us on stage for half the set. Adrian played keys on Something Human, and lent his magic touch to those songs on stage. If you missed it, you may kick yourself now. I must say, it was just a great show. So much energy. Had we not run out of time and fluids, we could have gone all night just wallowing in the crowd's enthusiasm. Look for pictures from the show to be posted soon!
ELIXIR STRING ENDORSEMENT 07.22.04
Rachel Leyco is the newest member of the Elixir strings endorsed artist roster. Rachel has used Elixir strings for years and is very pleased with her new relationship with the reputable company. Elixir strings are original equipment on guitars from manufacturers such as Taylor, Ibanez, and Carvin. Congratulations, Rachel!
CD BABY FEATURES SOMETHING HUMAN 07.16.04
Check out CDBaby.com. It's a very cool, online independent music store. Not only can you shop by genre, listen to songs samples, and buy tons of CDs, you can actually write a review of the CD that will be posted on the site! What a great way to show your support for your favorite independent artists. For those of you who already own a copy of Something Human, we encourage you to visit RLB's CD Baby site and tell the world what you think about our latest release. If you have yet to purchase a copy, what are you waiting for? Order Something Human through CD Baby - the fastest, safest, and easiest place to buy CDs online. Thanks for the support.
NEW SITE & CALI PHOTOS 07.07.04
Welcome to the new RLBand.com! We've revised and updated the entire site, with a new look inspired by the Something Human CD. Everything you need to know about the Rachel Leyco Band is here!

We just posted photos from our southern California acoustic tour. Highlights include: RLB sleeping in Dulles Airport; lunch in Morro Bay; signing autographs at Linnaea's; battery-powered jamming on 3rd Street Promenade; John Rzeznik from the Goo Goo Dolls; rocking the crowd at Lestat's. Thank you, Daniel, for capturing all the memories.
NEW CD AVAILABLE NOW 05.24.04
It's finally here! Something Human, RLB's first full-length CD has arrived! The record takes you on a ride of flavors, styles, and meticulously crafted sounds, from the first to the 13th and final track, including 12 original songs, and an energized cover of Blondie's The Tide is High.

Hear samples NOW on the music page!

The much-anticipated release will be available for the first time during the show at Uno in Chester this Wednesday. The official CD release party is planned for June 13 (see below). If you can't make it to a show, please feel free to contact john or rachel [at]rlband.com to arrange delivery of a copy. The progress of the recording project was documented for the past several months on this site's In the Studio page.
CD RELEASE PARTY JUNE 13 05.14.04
Join us Sunday, June 13, at Hyperlink Cafe to celebrate the release of Something Human. RLB will play a live acoustic show. During set breaks, enjoy tracks from the new CD. Copies of Something Human will be on sale at this show for $10! We'll be fresh off our L.A. tour and full of exciting stories. We're looking forward to celebrating with you!
CD PROGRESS 05.05.04
Happy Birthday, Rachel! In other news, the CD is in the initial stages of manufacturing. We expect to approve the art work before the end of the week. Final delivery is about 3 weeks away!
SCOTT VARNEY'S LAST SHOW 03.23.04
Join us in bidding farewell to Scott this Saturday at Main Street Beer Co. After several valiant efforts to make both projects work, Scott will be leaving RLB to focus on his solo project. Scott's performance with RLB will live on forever, though, on our soon-to-be-released CD, Something Human.

Scott's connections opened the door to many new venues for us, especially in the tidewater area. He's a skilled and tasteful bass player, whose talent and personality will be impossible to replace. Best of luck, Scott. We'll miss you.
STUDIO UPDATE 7 03.18.04
STUDIO UPDATE 6 02.18.04
STUDIO UPDATE 5 12.15.03
STUDIO UPDATE 4 11.21.03
STUDIO UPDATE 3 11.06.03
STUDIO UPDATE 2 10.23.03
Visit RLB's new In the Studio page for the latest on the recording project, and new picts!
CELEBRITY FOR A DAY 03.01.04
Rachel here, and I simply want to say "thank you" to everyone who supported me when the article came out last week! I had tremendous response from friends and it is greatly appreciated! I also have to extend a BIG thank you to Cynthia McMullen and Alexa Welch Edlund for working on the cover story and raising my self-esteem. Besides the sweaty palms and nervous speech the interview was definitely an experience; one that I'll never forget. It was an honor to be chosen for the article and an amazing domino effect of press it created! Thanks to Antoinette Essa of NBC Channel 12 and Hilary Langford who plugged the Canal Club show and added to RLB's recognition as they showed a live clip from our sound check on the 5:30 news.
Once again, thank you for your incessant support! Much love.
LEYCO'S CRIB 02.26.04
It's official! Rachel Leyco is a celebrity. If you don't believe me, check out the Weekend section cover story (that's right!) of today's Richmond Times Dispatch. "A Look at Local Celebrity Cribs" brings you into the home of our very favorite singer. There's even a slideshow online!
REFUGEE BENEFIT 02.16.04
Join us at the Canal Club Friday, Feb 27, for a show to benefit USA for UNHCR, the UN refugee agency. Doors open at 8:30, and you'll want to get there early for the silent auction and hors d'oeuvres. A $10 donation will be accepted at the door. RLB is one of three bands rocking the club that night. See the tourdates page for all the vital details.
NEW PHOTOS 10.13.03
See the live photos from UMBC and Friday Cheers posted today!
STUDIO UPDATE 10.08.03
Hi friends. John here. The studio project is coming along great! I'm having trouble containing my enthusiasm even as I write this. Recording is a painstaking process, but the results are well worth the effort. At this point the drums and bass are long since finished, and we're actively chipping away at the guitar and vocal tracks.

That means Rachel is working extra hard these days. She continues to impress us with her chops and voice... [more here]
RLB TO PLAY FELLS ARTS FEST 09.24.03
A last-minute scheduling change has given us a chance to play the Fells Arts Fest in Baltimore's Fells Point this Saturday, Sept 27.

Fellsartsfest.com explains, "The Fells Arts Fest is an experience of art and music, fun and festivities." Works from more than 30 artists will be "on public display to admire and purchase.... Starting [with RLB] at 12:30 pm, nine bands will provide music throughout the day..."

Tickets are $6 in advance and $10 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of the Waterfront Baltimore.
SCOTT VARNEY ON RICHMOND.COM 09.09.03
Scott's solo work receives a very complimentary review this week in Richmond.com's Sound Off. "Think a more minimal Agents of Good Roots with moments of Victor Wooten, Ani DiFranco, and Bobby McFerrin." How cool is that? Visit scottvarney.com to find out where you can catch the live show.
READ ALL ABOUT IT 08.25.03
Hey, it's an article about us! RLB is featured in Wadi Magazine. (And here on our press page.)Thanks to Tina Padgett for the great write-up.
FRIDAY CHEERS 07.28.03
We are getting very excited to play Friday Cheers this week with Eddie From Ohio! This is our highest-profile show to date. Judging by the incredible response we're receiving from friends and fans, it's going to be a great show, so get there early! We'll see you August 1 at 6:00.
STUDIO PROJECT LAUNCHED 07.18.03
Pre-production is underway for the first full-length record from RLB. The band is very excited to get back in the studio. They have been working on arrangements and production ideas for around 16 songs. This project is somewhat of a continuation of RLB's last studio venture, the Page 102/Walk Away single of early 2002, the original idea being to record a few songs at a time and to release the resulting CD when enough songs were compiled. Several roadblocks delayed the project up to this point, and the band freely admits that the few-songs-at-a-time idea does not work.

Knowing that Scott would be leaving the band soon, Rachel and John decided to not delay the recording project any further. Recording will begin next week, but there will be one major difference from the last project. Instead of completing only a few songs, the band will start by recording the basic tracks for all of the songs. From there they have many options to reach a finished project, but the heavy groundwork will already be done.

RLB is prioritizing the completion of three songs in particular, to release as a single to fans and radio. It’s You and Drive will be two of the three. Join the mailing list to receive progress reports and samples of the latest songs. As always, RLB thanks you profusely for your support.
GUITAR AUDITIONS 06.27.03
RLB is auditioning guitarists. Please help us spread the word! In the meantime we are still booking and playing. Contact Rachel[at]rlband.com for more info.
THANKS, BRETT 06.24.03
Special thanks go out to Brett Zwerdling for stepping in to help RLB for a very last minute gig. Scott had to leave town for a family emergency, and our keyboard-playing friend Brett valiantly dared to learn enough material – in only two days - to provide seamless coverage.

Brett appeared on stage at the got milk? battle with seemingly dozens of fans in tow. "What did it sound like," you ask? Really cool, in fact. Brett covered Scott's bass line on certain songs (It's You, Bloom) adding some occasional embellishment on organ. For other tunes he played a piano part (Something Human, Running Late), creating an entirely new sound for RLB, while impressing and captivating the lactose-engorged crowd.

The band's best efforts, however, could not offset the tremendous support for the other competitor. RLB offers congratulations to Juma, who won the contest based on audience votes.
GOT MILK? BATTLE 06.17.03
Your vote counts this Saturday, June 21, at Virginia Center Commons Mall. Come support RLB as they battle against the band Juma in the "Shake Stuff Up Tour" sponsored by got milk? The crowd will determined the winner, so please show up and aggressively display your allegiance! The winning band receives a small cash prize and is entered into a national contest with the other winners from the 100-city tour.
NEW T-SHIRTS 05.28.03
Get your new RLB T-shirt! Show your support with the band logo emblazened across your chest. High quality, 100% cotton, in your choice of three colors and many sizes, browse and buy the latest in RLB fashion on the merch page and at live shows.
NEW LIVE DOWNLOADS 05.05.03
Check out new live music downloads, including Something Human and Drive! These songs were recorded at Canal Club and Alley Katz at our shows this past March. We thought you might enjoy hearing them, in case you missed them the first time around.
FRIDAY CHEERS 04.18.03
RLB will open for pop/folk greats Eddie from Ohio at Friday Cheers this summer! The schedule for the renowned concert series was announced this week. We're very excited to be part of this hugely popular summer event. Mark your calendars for August 1. Friday Cheers events are held on Brown's Island in Richmond, and admission is free.
NEW PICTS 03.28.03
Check out a few great photos from our recent Canal Club date. Thanks to Mike from Travis Allison Band for the shots! They were even cool enough to use in the new FLASH intro on this page.
WELCOME SCOTT! 01.15.03
Welcome RLB's new bass player Scott Varney! Scott has extensive experience with his instrument. Most recently he has been performing as a solo bassist/vocalist. We will be putting his skills in both areas to work for RLB. Look for a bio and photos soon! The new trio is rehearsing hard to (literally) get its act together. During Scott's audition he proved to be a hard worker and a quick learner, so we're giving him a couple days to learn our 30+ songs. Good luck, Scott! We promise some new dates very soon.

And we're still looking for that fourth member on guitar or keys, so spread the word!
DALE DEPARTS 11.06.02
RLB sadly announces the departure of founding bass player, Dale Curran. Dale recently earned a job promotion that would make it difficult to maintain a full commitment to RLB. The band and the music will sorely miss Dale's style and his passion for playing. Please join us this Saturday, November 9, at the Rivah Band Jam at Godwin High School as the original trio plays its final scheduled performance. The show is free, but reservations are required. We hope to see you there! We offer Dale congratulations and the best of luck with his new job.
AUDITIONS 11.06.02
In a related story, RLB announces it will begin auditioning musicians. Please help us spread the word so we can find the best possible match. RLB is focusing primarily on finding a bass player, but also encourages keyboardists and guitarists to audition. RLB plans to re-form as a quartet, with the fourth member playing keys, guitar, or ideally both. The musicians should have a professional attitude and be able to make a serious time commitment to the band. Experience and background vocals are a big plus.
FALL DATES 10.08.02
We are excited to announce some new fall dates that are fast approaching, with good opportunities to see RLB for free. (Our favorite price!) The band has been taking it somewhat easy lately, but we're back working on new material and other exciting creative endeavors that we really can't say much about just yet. But stay in touch, and come out to see us! The dates page has all the information.
BIG GIG SHOW ADDED 07.12.02
RLB has just been added to the Downtown Presents Big Gig schedule! We will be playing Wednesday, July 17, Lunchtime Live outdoors at the James Center downtown. This is a great opportunity for us. We hope to see you there!
STYLE INTERVIEW 06.12.02
Read the write-up and interview of Rachel in this week's Style Weekly! Also available from our press page.
THANKS, NC! 06.03.02
The show in Raleigh this past Friday went great. We made some friends and had a blast playing to a very receptive audience at The Brewery, with The Nickel Slots and Rob Watson. Thanks so much for having us! The venue is very cool. It has hosted everyone from The Cranberries to Korn. The staff was friendly and professional, and the sound was excellent! We hope to get back there soon!
RALEIGH DATE 05.09.02
"HELLO RALEIGH!" will be the greeting on Friday, May 31, as RLB takes its show on the road to The Brewery in Raleigh, North Carolina. It will be our pleasure to open for The Nickel Slots, who are hosting a CD Release Party that night at the reknowned venue. Help us spread the word to the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area!
CANAL CLUB DATES 04.23.02
We are excited to announce two new Canal Club dates! The first is THIS FRIDAY, April 26. The lineup will be Red Tide, The Second Floor, and RLB. We would truly appreciate your support at this important show!

On Saturday, May 11, RLB is back at the Canal Club to open for national touring artist Jump, Little Children. These guys rock. Please join us! See the dates page for further details. We'll see you at the shows!
RATE RLB! 04.10.02
RisingMusic.com is a new site that has information on all sorts of independent musicians. Feel free to take a few seconds to visit RisingMusic to rate RLB on a 1-10 scale. Tens are greatly appreciated!
SONG SAMPLES 04.09.02
We had a terrific weekend opening for Mary Prankster Friday night at our favorite spot, the Canal Club, and then rocking Baltimore at UMBC on Saturday. Mary drew a very receptive and supportive crowd. Thanks to all the fans (new and old) for talking to us after the show, and for picking up the new single. Your support means a lot to us.

Speaking of the new single -- we just loaded samples of the songs to our music page. The samples replace the rough mix samples that were there previously. Take a listen! We know you'll like it.
REVIEW OF THE PATH 04.01.02
GoGirlsMusic.com just published a very positive review of RLB's debut EP, The Path. The writer, Deborah Keith, says the EP "...leaves the listener seeking more from this up and coming band." Read the entire review at GoGirlsMusic.com, or here.
NEW CD FOR FREE! 03.28.02
We are very excited to be releasing a new CD single featuring Page 102 and Walk Away. These songs will eventually be part of a full length CD. We are very pleased with how the new material is turning out. The sound, textures, and quality are excellent! We hope you agree. The CD will be available for $2 at our shows starting March 29 at Barnes & Noble. Or buy both The Path EP and the new single for only $5. How can you beat that?

Want a free copy? Members of our mailing list who come to the Canal Club show on April 5 can get the new single for free! Stop by the RLB merch table (while supplies last).

The new songs will be sent to local radio stations very soon, so stay tuned and we'll let you know how you can request RLB on XL102, Y101, and B103! Thanks for your support.
KEEPING BUSY 02.25.02
RLB has been keeping busy lately. We played an acoustic show this past Friday to a very receptive audience at Barnes & Noble in Brandermill. We are working on final details for the release of our new single featuring Page 102 and Walk Away. This Friday, March 1, we'll be playing two shows at Arthur's restaurant, starting at 9:00 and 11:00.
CHANGE OF VENUE 02.01.02
Tonight's show at The Bottom Line in Richmond has been canceled. Instead, we will be playing in Alexandria, VA, at Zig's, opening for Ki Theory. This great opportunity fell into our lap just last night. We apologize for the last minute change, but we are looking forward to rocking northern Virginia tonight!
CANCELED SHOW 12.17.01
We are sorry to announce that our show scheduled for December 22 at the Canal Club in Richmond has been canceled. Hundreds of concertgoers were evacuated from the two-story nightclub just after 8:00 last night when cracks were noticed in several floor joists. The Canal Club is temporarily closed. RLB wishes a speedy recovery to one of its favorite venues.
NEW MUSIC SAMPLES 12.11.01
The band spent this past weekend in Montana Studio recording some tracks for what will eventually be a full-length CD. Samples of the rough mix of those songs are available now - FREE - for you to download only from our music page! What is a "rough mix," you ask? A rough mix of a song is like a rough draft of a paper. It hints at the potential of the final product, but it does not have all the polish of the final version. While these tracks still sound really good, they have not been through the painstaking process of the final mix. We thought you would like to follow the progress of the project. Consider this the first installment. Enjoy.
NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW 12.06.01
A New Year's Eve Celebration at Mulligan's in the fan has just been announced! The show starts that Monday at 10:00 pm. A $5 cover at the door includes party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Don't miss this opportunity to see RLB rock 2001 to a close. Further info is on our dates page.
UNSUNG HERO REVIEW 11.13.01
RLB was interviewed last month at TT Reynolds in Fairfax. The review of that show is in this month's Unsung Hero magazine. Read author Jason Howell's kind words about the band in the review, and see our newly designed press page for other articles and reviews.
NEW: LYRICS PAGE 10.25.01
In response to frequent requests for lyrics to RLB songs, we've added a LYRICS page. The sing-along text for Blink, It's You and Carpe Diem accompanies the 5 songs (from The Path EP) previously available on the MUSIC page. More lyrics to come, so check back often!
TOP 5 BANDS 10.11.01
RLB has the distinct honor of being named one of the "five local acts that you should listen to" by the Richmond Times Dispatch. In the cover story of today's Weekend section, RLB is listed along with Susan Greenbaum and three Richmond-based national acts, Fighting Gravity, Pat McGee Band, and The Waking Hours as bands "that A) create good, solid, listenable music and B) possess enough ambition to actually work on their careers..." As the obvious new comer on the list, we are truly flattered to share the title with bands that have been celebrities for even longer than we've been playing.

Visit our new press page for this article and other RLB media coverage!
DC-AREA PREMIERE 10.08.01
The band is just back from its Washington-area debut performance at TT Reynolds in Fairfax, VA. Juniper Lane was nice enough to share their stage with us, and rocked the place with a solid mix of covers and originals. RLB's set featured yet another new original tune. The crowd response was tremendous, and we're confident that this is the beginning of a fine relationship with fans, bands, and clubs in the DC-area. We can't wait to get back there soon!
RLB HITS THE ROAD 09.20.01
After an exciting summer which included performances at Brown's Island, the Carytown Watermelon Festival, and the Canal Club's Back to School Bash, the Rachel Leyco Band is going on the road to our nation's capital for the first time. We will be playing at TT Reynolds on October 5th, and sharing the stage with Juniper Lane. Check the dates page for more information.
RLB TURNS ONE 08.03.01
The band is celebrating its one year anniversary this month! Twelve months and over fifty shows later, we're starting to get the hang of this thing. This month is definitely your chance to see us in the Richmond area. We'll be at all the best local venues this month, so check our dates and we'll see you at the show!
ROUND TWO 07.08.01
The gods of music were smiling down on Innsbrook Pavilion this past Friday night. Unfortunately for us, the gods of '80's heavy metal were the most powerful. RLB cranked out 45 minutes of its best to an extremely receptive audience, under the most magnificent summer sky of the year. We did not win the battle, but we gained fans, friends, and valuable contacts with many wonderful people. The kind words and passionate support we received were overwhelming. As always, you deserve our deepest thanks for giving us the chance to do what we love to do.

And Innsbrook -- what a great venue! We hope to get back there soon.
RLB WINS AT INNSBROOK 06.30.01
RLB won round one of the Innsbrook AfterHours Almost Famous Band Night! With fierce competition from Sataday Sessions, Bullistic, and Rock Iron Puppets, the judges reported that this battle was the closest yet. It was an extraordinary night of music, capped off by an announcement that delivered relief and joy to our band and our fans. A sincere thank you to all the folks at Innsbrook, the judges, the other bands, and especially to our friends who showed up to cheer us on! Check out some photos from the show.

Be sure to catch ROUND TWO! (the final round) of the competition, where we'll be playing with Seth and HalfBrother Sid. Friday, July 6, at 6:00. The winner will go on to open for a national act later this summer.
NEW LIVE MP3s 06.28.01
Hear new RLB music on MP3.com! New LIVE tracks have just been added, including Blink and Carpe Diem. These seven songs are (as of yet) not available in any other recorded format. They offer a taste of the energy and excitement of the band's electric show. Enjoy them responsibly, and tell your friends!
CALLING ALL FANS 06.25.01
RLB needs your support! We'll be playing a band competition Friday, June 29, at Innsbrook Pavilion, and massive amounts of cheering and applause will only help us. Music starts at 6:30 -- we'll see you then!
WHEN IT RAINS 06.18.01
As you have probably heard by now, Innsbrook AfterHours was rained out on Friday. Our show has been postponed until June 29. We hope that means more of you can attend, and that maybe the weather will cooperate this time!

The Alley Katz show (06.13) went great. RLB shared the stage with Mudcat Jones, Rebecca, and a very interesting band from San Fran called Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, which travels across the country in a converted 1974 city transit bus. The music rocked, and the Alley Katz crowd was excellent. We must have been playing well, because by the time we left the stage we were booked for the Capital City Band Fest on Brown's Island on August 18 -- a rather satisfying end to a show.
A WEEK IN THE LIFE... 06.08.01
The next seven days will include much excitement for the Rachel Leyco Band. We will be celebrating Dale's birthday (June 9), Rachel's high school graduation (June 14), and performing no fewer than three shows! We'll see many of you at Coffee Spot on Saturday for an acoustic performance.

Be sure to come out to Alley Katz on Wednesday, where RLB will be opening for Rebecca Lord. So stick around and listen to her smooth rockin' tunes.

And Friday. Well, Friday is going to be one killer show. That is a guarantee. We'll be kicking it at Innsbrook AfterHours, in an event they're calling "Almost Famous Band Night." RLB will be competing against three other bands to advance to the second round. The winner of the second round will open for a national act later this summer. Please join us as we crank it up and rock out at Innsbrook! See our dates page for more information on all shows. We'll see you soon!
BROWN'S ISLAND 05.21.01
The River City Beer & Seafood Festival was a big success for RLB. At 1:30 PM we tore into an hour-long set to a very receptive and energetic crowd. It was our first time playing on Brown's Island, and -- by all accounts -- one of our best shows ever.
AIR PLAY 04.25.01
We're happy to hear that several radio stations in Richmond have been playing songs from The Path. Rock station XL102 (WRXL FM102.1) debuted the title track Sunday, April 22, on Studio B, a local music show. Campus radio stations at the University of Richmond (WDCE FM90.1) and Virginia Commonwealth University (WVCW AM640) have been regularly airing several tracks.

Help RLB get added to normal rotation! Email Jay Smack at XL102 to request The Path. The more they know you want to hear it, the better our chances! Thanks for your help.
LIVE TV 04.22.01
RLB made its live television debut Friday morning, April 20, 2001. The band appreared on WRIC TV8's Good Morning Richmond, playing parts of several acoustic songs.

At 5:00 AM the band arrived at the studio. By 7:00 they had played into four commercial breaks with parts of Soft-spoken Cries, Blink, Carpe Diem, and just about all of Stay. The folks at the ABC affiliate were a pleasure to work with. Thanks to John Reid and everyone at TV8 for the great opportunity.
MUSIC & T-SHIRTS 03.12.01
Last night's Alley Katz show was huge! It was all that we predicted and more. Well over one hundred people showed up. On a Sunday. We were rather pleased. Our friends in FatBlue opened up with a roaring 45-minute set. RLB unleashed its pent-up energy in an hour-long set and a four song encore which featured a new acoustic tune, Soft-spoken Cries. We have April and May dates already scheduled for Alley Katz, so we'll see you there.

And remember those t-shirts we've been talking up for a couple weeks? Well, the first batch sold out at the end of the show. If you didn't get yours, fear not! There are more on the way. Thanks to everyone who bought them. Look for more designs in the coming months.
GAINING STRENGTH 02.20.01
Everything seems to be going great for RLB as of late! The Path continues to sell well at shows. David is finding quite a bit of luck booking out-of-town gigs, like Roanoke, Virginia Beach, and Charlottesville. Rachel is continuously writing new songs that find their way onto the setlist, including It's You, a very up-beat tune with a chorus that will remain in your head for the rest of the day.

Recent shows have been well received and very tight. Our support at such performances is growing, and we have all of you to thank for that. We are gearing up and getting very psyched for the Alley Katz show on March 11. It's gonna be huge!

For Message Board users, we had to transfer all the old postings to a new site because the old host is shutting down. We actually like the new board better, and hope you do too.
ALLEY KATZ: ROCKED. 01.08.01
What a great weekend for RLB! They rocked the city with two shows. Saturday at Chopstix would have been enough, but toss in a roaring performance Sunday at Alley Katz and you know the weekend was a success. They had the pleasure of working with Murfreesboro, Armwood, and The Ernies. The band was thrilled to see the many friends and fans who came out to show support. Hey, if you're kicking yourself because you missed the shows this weekend, STOP and make plans to see us soon!
TIMES-DISPATCH ARTICLE 12.22.00
Pick up a copy of the Friday, December 22, Richmond Times Dispatch and throw away everything but the InSync section. That's RLB on the cover, and highlighted with another picture and an interview with Rachel on page D10.
CD RELEASE! 12.20.00
RLB is pleased to announce the release of The Path. It is available for purchase today. See our music page for more information!
CD SENT OFF! 12.04.00
The band has sent their debut CD The Path off to be manufactured. They're still hoping for a pre-Christmas release date. Definitely look for it at shows in January. If you're on the mailing list we'll let you know as soon as it's available.
RECORDING SESSION 11.21.00
RLB spent the weekend of Nov 18-19 in the studio. Between jokes and game-playing they were actually able to get some work done, and the results are excellent! The as-yet-untitled 5-song CD (call it an EP if you'd like) should be available before the end of the year. It will include "The Path" and "Promises."
RLB ROCKS CANAL CLUB AT SURPRISE GIG 11.03.00
Around 9 o'clock on Friday, November 3, RLB showed up at the Canal Club to open for the Travis Allison Band. Not even an hour earlier they had been in the middle of a typical rehearsal, not knowing if this unannounced performance would happen. Shortly after 8 o'clock a call came in requesting the band's presence at the club to open for local favorite Travis Allison Band.

RLB packed up its gear, sped off to the Shockoe Bottom venue, and erupted into a mind-blowing set around 10:30. The energy was amazing, from both the band and the crowd. The band left the stage amid pleas of "Encore!" and "Just one more!" But, then again, isn't that the only way to leave a stage?
CANAL CLUB GIG
We had a great time at the Canal Club show! Thank you to everyone who came out to support us... We seem to have pulled off one helluva concert, and we were able to make great friends with the Susan Greenbaum Band, Cobblestones, Jackie Martino and 59H2O. All the bands were exceptionally nice and generous. I especially felt honored to share the stage with Susan Greenbaum, a local musician whom I admire. We look forward to playing with these acts in the future. David is currently busy booking shows for the fall.

Thanks for the support,

Rachel