The Blue Leaf's

The Blue Leaf’s is a 4 member band out of Tipp City, Ohio. They play music from the 1950s to today; as well as their own original music. The band members consist of a retired Air Force NCO and three Wright State University students.

The Blue Leaf’s were formed in January of 2015 under the name Beatles on the Beach, but changed the name so that they could release original music. The idea for the Blue Leaf’s came to them when, after leaving a practice, a leaf that appeared blue in the low afternoon light blew across their path, giving them the idea for the name. They chose a mint leaf for the logo because Adam wants to put out a line of Blue Leaf’s gum (if his band mates ever let him).

The band has played local gigs and has traveled as far away as northern Michigan to take part in local festivities. In addition, The Blue Leaf’s have performed in various fundraiser events within the community. One of the highlights for the band in 2016 was performing in front of their hometown crowd at the Tipp City Mum Festival. The band also found success in Lake City Michigan’s Battle of the Bands, where they grabbed the first place prize.

Musical Inspirations
-Wanting to escape current situations and live carefree
-Good feelings of freedom and summer that no one could take away
-Love life and struggles of keeping up a relationship

Music Origin
-Beatles and Beach Boys
-British Invasion, Pop, and Rock styles
-Counter-Culture
-Musical Theater

Comments About Us
”This song gives me the 1950s type of vibe. The message is great I wish more guys went by this. The tempo change was so unexpected. I like the quartet singers in the back. This sounds like a song from a musical like Hairspray. The tempo was very fluid.” -Written about “I Just Met Her”
”This song is very reminiscent of classic 80's music as it has a very smooth delivery as well as spot on lyrics. This song has a jammin' instrumental that will have you bobbing your head long after the song is over. I can honestly recommend this song.” -written about “I Just Met Her”

”I really enjoyed the fact that this song was quick and to the point. The introduction did not take long and was awesome. The rhythm to the song was really good and smooth. The beat to the song was really catchy and the song overall as a whole was easy to listen to.” -Written about “I Just Met Her”


Technical Innovations/Interesting Instrumentation
-Trumpet in “Forever For You” and “In a Boat on the Lake”
-Double-tracked guitar solo in “I Just Met Her”
-Steel drums in “Home out on the Sand”
-Timpani in “Show Me Why”

Jokes in music
”I Just Met Her” has the bridge passages written specifically about each singer’s love life
”Red Hair, Red Heels” was originally ‘Blonde Hair and Heels’, but red fit the rhythm better
”In a Boat on a Lake” was actually conceptualized by Coleman Clark while on a paddle board on a lake in Canada
Adam wrote about a daiquiri in “Home out on the Sand”, but has never actually had one
Adam wrote “I’ve Already Won” about having success in a relationship and knowing the girl liked him and no one else, which ended up being completely wrong

Themes in music
-Love & desire
-Nostalgia
-Escape

What are we proud of?
I Just Met Her
A new album in the works
Ability to adapt and change with each curveball life throws out

On September, 2016, The Blue Leaf’s released their first CD title, I Just Met Her. It is available on iTunes and several other music streaming sites.