“LOCAL ARTISTS LAURA AND TIM LEVENE HAVE BEEN MAKING THE ROUNDS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, GAINING FANS AND POPULARITY FOR THEIR BRAND OF PIANO-AND-GUITAR ROCK. THIS IS THE HARD-WORKING HOMETOWN DUO EVERYONE IS PULLING FOR AND FOR GOOD REASON. WE LIKE THEIR EASY STYLE AND ACCESSIBILITY TO ROCK, BLUES, MOTOWN AND EVEN A FEW SONGS THAT DEFY A GENRE. IT’S NICE TO KICK-OFF A CONCERT WITH PEOPLE AND MUSIC WE KNOW AND LOVE.” - Steve Wong
— Blue Ridge Now
Lewendahl
Neo Soul from Asheville
Lewendahl delivers smooth RnB vocals with funky instrumentation combining a joyous pairing of juicy licks with subtle nods to the soulful stylings of Cory Wong, HER, and Leon Bridges. And this RnB, Neo-Soul and Rock inspiration came from founders Laura and Tim Levene’s shared love of classic Motown and Soul music.
The two gigged extensively as a guitar and piano duo in the Hendersonville and Asheville region, before adding bassist and Brevard native Derek Sandlin. Sandlin’s gospel and soul roots immediately brought a unique depth and passion to Lewendahl’s stylings. The band also brought on the wildly talented multi-instrumentalist and percussionist Jason DeCristofaro.
The band debuted their first single March 15, 2024 and will release their first EP "Colours" on May 10, 2024.