Leo Simms JR program

Leo Simms Junior Recital April 17, 2026

7:30PM

HMUS138

Collinsworth School of Performing Arts Leo Simms, studio production

Set List Hey Young Man At All Take Five Spider Bite Falling Keleidoscopes

This recital is presented under the direction of Professors Stephen Evans, Thomas Brooks and Emily Benford in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the B.M. in Studio Production.

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Leo Simms is a bassist, singer/songwriter, and producer from Yorba Linda CA. He has produced a number of tracks for himself, and has assisted the production process for many of his fellow musicians at CBU. Leo is well known for his big personality, and a sharp ear for music. His main style of music is heavily influenced by the band Gorillaz, as well as taking influence from 70's funk/disco and yacht rock. Aside from his solo work, Leo has found his place in numerous different bands, covering several different genres. Some of these bands include CASINO, Legit Supreme, and Sandlot.

LINER NOTES

Leo Simms, bass Jonah Lietzau, vocals, piano Solomon Colon, lead guitar Kevin Gearhardt, guitars James Hillary, drums

Matthew Soto, rhythm guitar Taylor Hayes, vocals Emma Westbrook, background vocals Anthony Ochoa, co-producer Christian Edwards, mixing/mastering

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

It might sound crazy, but I want to thank every single student in the commercial music program. I’ve personally seen something special in every single one of them, and they’ve all inspired me in one way or another.

Also, I want to especially shout out everyone I’ve worked with in the studio. I never really grew up around musicians, so it’s been so incredible being around all these amazingly talented people who I share a common interest with. I couldn’t be prouder to call y’all my friends.

Of course, I gotta thank my family as well. Thank you Mom and Dad for everything you’ve done throughout my life. It’s been a bumpy ride, but I’m so thankful that I’m able to do what I do because of your help. Thank you to my big brother Jake, the realest one I know, THE day one (literally). I might look down on you physically, but I’ll always be looking up to you in every other way. Thank you to my grandparents for always sending your support, even from afar. Finally, I have to thank my late grandpa Larry for telling me to never stop pursing this.

Those words have driven me to get to where I am today.