Leila Louise Henley is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist and enjoys participating in the myriad varieties of experimental music and weirdo rock available in Austin. She has been known to sing and play saxophone, flute, clarinet, and various other aerophones to the delight and amusement of other humans (and the distinct displeasure of certain dogs). In addition to multiple part-time projects, she performs regularly with The Invincible Czars, Stop Motion Orchestra, Sam Arnold & the Secret Keepers, Super Creeps, and her very own all-female Ween tribute band, Poon. Her favorite food is the artichoke, in pretty much any form.
September 6, 2021
Leila Henley will be Master of Ceremonies in Promethean Waltz
Further reading
In Episode 7, we speak with Xander Rapstine about his work, inspiration and influences as a prog rock composer and songwriter, including with Proud Peasant, the Austin-based symphonic prog rock outfit.
In Episode 6, we talk to Transit Method, a band from Austin, TX that brings together the complexities of progressive rock with the unrefined grit of grunge and heavy metal. They recently released their sophomore record, The Madness, on Brutal Panda Records drawing comparisons to the likes of Soundgarden, Rush, The Mars Volta, and Motorhead. They’ve also been described as “a powerfully epic...
Black Ladder is a progressive rock trio based in Austin, TX. Members include Shane Lamb (keyboard), Clarence Riley, IV (bass), and Ray Cardenas (drums). The band’s sound developed from a merging of Shane’s classically influenced licks, Clarence’s heavy funk bass lines, and Ray’s well crafted rock grooves.