LDNL

Lt. Dan's New Legs

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If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then Lt. Dan’s New Legs (LDNL) is the band you are looking for. Formed just five years ago by bass player Van Easterday and drummer Matt Reed, LDNL was created with the intention of covering material rarely attempted by other live bands. The group aimed to tackle heavily produced music that otherwise was meant for studio and airplay only. No tracks, CDs, or sequences are used during LDNL shows. All sounds and elements of the songs performed are created live.

The members of Lt. Dan's New Legs knew they wanted to not only play upbeat energy music that made people feel good, but also to shine light on the positive side of hip-hop music. In addition to their positive stage performances, the element that sets them apart  is their amazing ability to give back to society in the midst of their busy schedule. Their project entitled New Legs to the Community allows them the opportunity to work with those in need--whether it be playing music for kids with terminable illnesses or entertaining U.S. troops overseas.

LDNL has toured and performed with numerous national acts including Good Charlotte, Bow Wow, Mat Kearney, Plain White T’s, Naughty by Nature, Bizzy Bone/Bone Thugs N’ Harmony, Saving Jane and many others. The group has performed for multiple celebrities like Jessica and Ashley Simpson, AJ Hawk and Jim Furyk, as well as many sports teams across the nation. They also have been selected as the house band for the highly publicized Ohio State Buckeyes Football pregame River Watch show, where every autumn they play in front of tens of thousands of college football fans.

This diverse mix of R&B, Pop, Dance and Hip-Hop has made this band popular for a wide range of functions. From bars to weddings, festivals to corporate parties, LDNL has been around the world to places including Japan, Guam, Kwajalein, Roi, Okinawa, the Micronesian Islands, Pacific Asia and many major U.S. cities like New York City, Chicago, Detroit, Houston and Honolulu, just to name a few.

The musicians of LDNL are not just great performers--they're well-educated, too. Their degrees range from jazz studies to business management, and each of them have a strong interest in blues, funk, R&B and hip-hop. This is what makes LDNL a well-rounded, flavorful group and contributes to their brilliant songwriting. LDNL has a live show that has gained great mid-west recognition. They play favorite cover songs from old school classics to new school rhymes, while throwing in some of their own exciting originals--a combination guaranteed to keep the audience dancing and singing along all night.

"LDNL were exactly what we were looking for as our reception entertainment... Our guests were so complimentary of their talent and really loved the band... even though the father/daughter song (by Celine Dion) was not part of their usual genre, they still did an excellent job! 　We can’t say enough about LDNL professionalism and talent. 　We’d hire them again in minute!"/p>

- Cathy Bornard, bridee