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LYRIC

Leeda “Lyric” Jones, best known as Lyric is a singer-songwriter, musician, and music teacher. Her latest EP titled “Perspective” was released in December of 2015. She is a Western North Carolina favorite and holds several Mountain Xpress “best of” awards including, but not limited to: best funk band,best vocalist, best lyricist, best r&b/soul, best singer-songwriter, all around favorite band and band that gives back to the community. She was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina. It is safe to say that music is in her blood; her grandfather played harmonica and guitar with the late blues legend B.B. King, and father, whom plays bass in her band has been playing in bands since his teenage years. Upon graduation of high school in 2006, Lyric enrolled at Western Carolina University where she played piano and sang in the choir. After going through the motions of college, she soon realized that it wasn’t the path she should be on, so she took to Youtube and taught herself how to play guitar. Which soon led to her to take the advice of her father, and start busking on the streets of Asheville. Lyric began busking with only two songs, an original titled “Stride”, and “Halo” by Beyonce. During this time she got a mix of reactions - some folks didn’t believe that those who were serious about their craft would take to the street corners, while others stood and awe and found themselves moved to tears by her lyrics. In 2009, she met Lizz Wright while busking, at the time, she had no idea that the two of them would share the same stage in 2011. Since taking to the streets, Lyric has shared the stage with legends such as George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Mavis Staples, Gladys Knight, Booker T. Jones, Little Big Town, Dionne Warwick, Cedric Burnside, Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Fred Wesley & the Lee Boys, Count M’Butu and Warren Haynes. Lyric has just come off of her first North East Tour with Lizz Wright, and she draws inspiration from India Arie, Tracy Chapman, and Lauryn Hill. Which isn’t surprising once one hears the way she gracefully intertwines Soul, R&B, Funk, and even a little Hip-Hop - the best portrayal of this intertwinement can be heard in “You Can Win”, which is on her “Perspective” EP. be on the lookout for a her solo project to be released in the summer or fall!

Asheville, NC

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Made for me by Muni Long

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  • Quarantine has been good to me. #grounded
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  • Opening for Ying Yang Twins 9-10-21 📸 Ben Joyner
  • 📸 Ben Joyner
  • I had such an amazing time singing the national anthem for team USA! #BillieJeanKingCup
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  • Mrs. @mavisstaples was so sweet! Thank you for your encouraging spirit and uplifting words! #lyric #
  • #lyric #mavisstaples #avlsoul #orangepeel #vip #pavedtheway #strongblackwomen #powerhouses @the_oran
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  • The Barter Theatre With Booker T. Jones. Albingdon, VA. 1.27.18
  • Lyric opened for Grammy winner Keri Hilson on 4/13/19 at Paradox Nightclub
  • Lyric & Keri Hilson
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  • we're opening for George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic May 11th, at the Salvage Station!
  • Leeda Lyric Jones and the Legendary Macy Gray
  • All of can say is that I'm #blessed and truly honored to be featured in A Look at Asheville! I've wo
  • Macy Gray giving Lyric some inspiring words
  • I'm ecstatic to sing the National Anthem for the World Cup of Tennis tomorrow morning!
  • These ladies showed a lot of love tonight! Thanks y'all! Until next time! #LYRIC #tressas #avlsoul #
  • 3rd Annual Memorial Day Festival to Benefit our the Vets of Homeward Bound! 📸credit: Sandy L. Jon
  • 3rd Annual Memorial Day Festival to Benefit our the Vets of Homeward Bound! 📸credit: Sandy L. Jon
  • Lyric plays Purple Rain with the Soultown Review at LEAF downtown
  • Go grab your copy of Perspective from an Ingles Store near you NOW!!
  • 3rd Annual Memorial Day Festival to Benefit our the Vets of Homeward Bound! 📸credit: Sandy L. Jon
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  • Join LYRIC at the Peel with the Legendary Mavis Staples Nov. 13th!
  • We had a blast at @xpandfest this past weekend! We love the kids, they're our future! #xpandfest #xp
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  • Asheville keeps showing so much love and we are forever grateful! awesome shot by David Simchock!
  • Perspective EP Release party! Dec. 11th @ the Isis Music Hall
  • hanging out with one of my littlest fans yesterday at the #wildgoosefestival
  • Perspective EP Release show!
  • We opened for one of the best drummers in the world, Cedric Burniside!
  • Guitar Mike had the upcoming tour dates framed for me! I love my band fam!
  • Dave at the Perspective EP Release show!
  • LYRIC & Warren Haynes at New Mountain 9/8/15
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  • Pre-order my new recording now and be entered to win 2 free tickets to the Release show, on Dec. 11t
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  • Dave and his favorite bass player "Boogie" Massoon. The original bass player George Clinton.
  • My dads been calling me the queen of soul! Thanks #LYRICFANS for voting!
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  • LYRIC and Bootsy Collins
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  • photo cred: Mario at ashevillechannel.com
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  • live at Diana Wortham
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  • doing what we do best!!
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  • cover of the scene magazine
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  • MoDaddys 2010
  • opening for lizz wright 2010
  • boosty autographing my guitar
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  • Lyric and Derrick live at the Amy Ray Album release party 1/24/14 photo taken by Frank Zipperer
  • Lyric live at the Amy Ray Album Release party 1/24/14 photo courtesy of frank zipperer
  • Photo taken by Frank Zipperer
  • Lyric and Derrick live at the Isis Music Hall 1/24/14 photo taken by Frank Zipperer
  • Lyric and Derrick live at the Isis Music Hall 1/24/14 photo taken by Frank Zipperer
  • Lazoom Brews & Music tour was so much fun!
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  • Get your copy of our latest EP NOW through Itunes, Google play, and more!
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  • Isis Music Hall stage before the Perspective EP Release show
  • photo taken by Mike Berlin
  • Isis Music Hall Perspective EP Release show on Dec. 11th, 2015
  • Isis Music Hall Perspective EP Release show on Dec. 11th, 2015
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  • Video premiere March 15th at the Social at 8pm! Bring the family!
  • Listen to Lyric on all your favorite Platforms!
  • Jaquees
  • #jeeplife
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  • Ingles 4th of July Bash!
  • Come see me this weekend
  • I'm releasing a new song 2/24/23! "Anonymous Love." It will be available on all platforms!
  • Highland brewery 3.18.23
  • Highland brewery 3.18.23
  • Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to give back to this WNC community! We're excited about this 1