Kiler Davenport & David Ray King: Interview with Jay Leggio of Briefcase Blues


A bit about Jay Leggio:


J. Leggio has a musical background going back to piano lessons at age 8. Steeped in the classics, he studied classical organ in his early teens, sometimes acting as substitute organist at the venerable Sacred Heart Cathedral in Dallas, Texas. All this might have been more than enough, had it not been for the deep affection for big band standards and swing music his father and mother had instilled in him. After studying and working in stagecraft at Richland College, J. became a regular member and assistant director for the Red Wind Community Arts Theater in Dallas. In 1978 he co-produced the first Dallas stage production of “THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW” at the Dallas Convention Center. In 1979, he turned in a critically acclaimed performance as “Longshoe Murphy” in Miguel Pinero’s play “SHORT EYES”, while performing in Shakespeare’s “MERCHANT OF VENICE” that same season.

Completing a stint as a graphic artist from 1980 to 1982 (plus technical director of the State Fair Of Texas attraction “Haunted Lavin Manor”), J.W. decided to combine his two loves - theater and music - and founded THE BRIEFCASE BLUES BAND in the summer of 1983. J.W. has also appeared in numerous television commercials & corporate films, as well as character-voice work for radio.
About Briefcase Blues:

BRIEFCASE BLUES has been the ONLY tribute to "Jake and Elwood" that has been in existence since 1983. A full-on show that interacts with the audience has been the "stock-in-trade" for Briefcase Blues here in the U.S. as well as overseas – performing the same great music for which the original "Blues Brothers" band was known. Backed by a dedicated 8-piece band with horn section, BRIEFCASE BLUES consistently delivers a powerful, high-energy, knockout show for audiences of all types - true to the original act.

From corporate events to public concerts and festivals, wherever and whenever the band has appeared, BRIEFCASE BLUES has been honored to work with a world-class line-up of first-rate musicians. When people go to see one of the band's shows, they will be treated to an audience-interactive performance with a big sound - an entertaining showband that has been the ORIGINAL live tribute to the "brothers in the blues" for almost four decades.

BRIEFCASE BLUES is a LIVE experience unlike any other tribute band you will ever SEE or HEAR.

TO HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH JAY LEGGIO OF BRIEFCASE BLUES CLICK ON THE PLAY BUTTON ON THE PLAYER BELOW.

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