Mia LeBlon

"Mia's talent and voice go beyond her just being sexy... But don't get me wrong, she is quite a firecracker with a short fuse. She works 110% on making sure she gets your attention and attendance at every show then takes it all home."

-Duggins King, Owner & Operator Terra Blues / The National Underground, NYC - Mia LeBlon Press Kit

The problem with salad-bar festivals like Lollapalooza is you always overload your plate and can never be sure what was good under all the dressing. The Ettes, Mia LeBlon, and Totimoshi provide simple, a la carte entrées...

Liner shots of Mia LeBlon hanging a red stiletto out of her car, standing in front of a mirror with her bra exposed, and generally looking nubile don’t intend to portray the local singer/songwriter as a Lolita, but completely vulnerable. The six-song Looking Glass first would like you to think its hero is strong and self-assured (“Woman,” “Sha Na Na”), but assuredly unravels its delicate mental state on a bed of pillowy folk-pop. (Thursday@Lincoln Hall with Lucy Woodward.)

– Steve Forstneger - Illinois Entertainer

30 Apr 11
Hey, blogspot readers, tonight's adventure is one for the arts! SouthSide's rockin' the vibrant (and sometimes eclectic) local art scene deep in the heart of Wicker Park. She's at the Catawampus Art Gallery (3rd floor #340) located inside the historic Flat Iron Arts Building where art and music joined hand in hand. The art inside as well as outside (along the walls) featured an array of modern and abstract to naturalistic still-life photographs by such notables Myster Scottie Bee and Matt Luda. The music entertainment side of this gathering featured the soulfully dynamic voice of Mia LeBlon and DJ Huggies Supreme spinning a lively mix of classics (i.e. Roy Orbison's Pretty Woman).

Opening with the song, Blush (written about a certain someone but didn't reveal who) off her new CD - Looking Glass, Mia LeBlon took the entire standing-room only gallery breath away with her soulful yet heartfelt vocals and ultra cool pop/alternative sound. To say SouthSide was impressed would be a gross understatement ...this reviewer was excitedly blown away by this talented singer/songwriter. She was waiting for the walls to bleed each time Mia rocked the gallery with a mere taste of the fiery sould of her voice permeating throughout the songs performed. You simply had to be there to witness the calm stillness this artist brought to the room ...keeping everyone's attention on bated breath anxiously (and patiently) waiting for the next song to begin. And when Mia did, blogspot readers, SouthSide felt touched emotionally by this naturally dynamic vocalist even when she wasn't behind her piano/keyboard - the vocals truly garnered you immediate attention loud and clear. With a few friends helping Mia out on background music - Joe on upright bass, Mike on drums and Hector on acoustic (and sometimes backing vocals), they added an element of jazz to pop/alternative to her songs. They fit right at ease following as well as matching her vocal style especially during the title song, Looking Glass and Whiskey Is My Way (which took a lot of vocal power to emit such dynamicness to pop this particular song's lyrics to life). SouthSide also recommends listening to Fearless Radio requested song - Love Strikes Twice (more of a pop song yet can still hear the power of her dynamic voice) and Woman (soulful vocals that packed a powerful punch at the chorus). Blogspot readers can find these songs and more on Mia's CD - Looking Glass in which SouthSide highly recommends adding to your collection but it's WAY better seeing and experiencing this artist live - up close and personal. Visit http://www.mialeblon.com or http://www.myspace.com/mialeblon for more information about her and her music. - Southside On The Town- Music Blog

"Mia's a star! Period. And such a head turner! Every time I watch her sing, the room stops talking and starts listening. The paradox of that massive, natural voice booming from this small, beautiful woman gives her instant ownership of any situation. And crazy versatile! She can stomp around and rock as raw as Amy Lee and Gwen Stefani, then sit down and melt your heart on a piano like Alicia Keys. I love this girl!"

- Ryan Manno, Q101 Radio Personality
- Mia LeBlon Press Kit

"Mia LeBlon is a one woman force to pay attention to. Her hard work behind the scenes pays off every time she takes the stage to a full room. Her soulful voice, passionate lyrics and warm personality make her a pleasure to work with."

-SwizzleSteve, Booking Manager of Goose Island/ Frontman of Swizzle Tree - Mia LeBlon Press Kit

"Mia LeBlon has an amazing voice..."

-Tom Higgenson, Plain White T's - Mia LeBlon Press Kit

"I book a lot of shows around Chicago and deal with dozens of performers. It is usually pretty easy to classify most - until I met Mia. Putting her in the proverbial 'classification box' is next to impossible. She has a sound that is truly unique, and that's what makes her special! And I am still trying to figure out where all of that amazing voice comes out of such a petite body. Mia LeBlon is a performer that I will book again and again, since you never know what new tricks she may pull out of her hat of music!"

- Kat Fitzgerald, Lead Sound Engineer/Talent Booking Asst. Uncommon Ground - Mia LeBlon Press Kit

"Every once in awhile you hear a voice, a voice of a angel. A voice powerful like thunder, a voice smooth like silk. That voice is Mia leblon! Listen and you will hear."

- Ray Murphy, Murphy Boys Entertainment - Mia LeBlon Press Kit