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Leo

    Guerra

per

    cussion

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bio

Leo Guerra is a dynamic Brazilian percussionist who has been playing with traditional jazz, blues, country, Brazilian jazz and bossa-nova bands/artists in Brazil and US. A former member of the renowned Mississippi Devils, Leo is featured as both composer and performer on their first album, recorded in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Currently based in NYC.

 

Leo is currently the percussionist and co-founder at The Smoky Caipirinhas, a piano/percussion duo with pianist/singer Alex Frederick. TSC brings reinterpretations of Bossa Nova Classics and Jazz Standards with a vaudeville flair, using percussion elements such as the washboard, spoons, cajon, Brazilian tamborim, blended with seamless female vocals and unique piano playing style.

Also a washboardist at Small Dog Jazz Society, a revolving cast of amazing traditional jazz musicians led by Ellen Warkentine (clarinet, vocals) and Jimmy Mulhollan (guitar). 

Leo plays percussion with The Automat, a NYC based band helmed by Chris Q. Murphy and specializing in R&B, blues, jazz, country, and all forms of goodtime music. 

He also plays in Seth Goldart and Company, a mostly acoustic band that brings new versions of classic rock, country, Americana and folk music, with arrangements for mandolin, trumpet, accordion and percussion.

videos

next shows

  • Mon, May 05
    Cowgirl Seahorse
    May 05, 2025, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM EDT
    Cowgirl Seahorse, 259 Front St, New York, NY 10038, USA
    Fun, eclectic classic rock, blues, folk and country covers. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
  • Thu, May 29
    Prospect Bar and Grill
    May 29, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Prospect Bar and Grill, 545 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    Classic rock, blues, folk, country. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
  • Mon, Sep 29
    Cowgirl Seahorse
    Sep 29, 2025, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM EDT
    Cowgirl Seahorse, 259 Front St, New York, NY 10038, USA
    Fun, eclectic classic rock, blues, folk and country covers. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
  • Mon, Nov 10
    Cowgirl Seahorse
    Nov 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM EST
    Cowgirl Seahorse, 259 Front St, New York, NY 10038, USA
    Fun, eclectic classic rock, blues, folk and country covers. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)

past shows

  • Thu, Apr 03
    The Bar in Gowanus
    Apr 03, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    The Bar in Gowanus, 286 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    NYC based band helmed by Chris Q. Murphy and specializing in R&B, blues, jazz, country, and all forms of goodtime music. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
  • Thu, Mar 20
    Prospect Bar and Grill
    Mar 20, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Prospect Bar and Grill, 545 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    Classic rock, blues, folk, country. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
  • Mon, Mar 10
    Cowgirl Seahorse
    Mar 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM EDT
    Cowgirl Seahorse, 259 Front St, New York, NY 10038, USA
    Fun, eclectic classic rock, blues, folk and country covers. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
  • Mar 08, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST
    Nutley, Nutley, NJ, USA
  • Thu, Mar 06
    The Bar
    Mar 06, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    The Bar, 286 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    NYC based band helmed by Chris Q. Murphy and specializing in R&B, blues, jazz, country, and all forms of goodtime music. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
  • Feb 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Young Ethel's, 506 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    Traditonal Jazz Performance & Jam Session
  • Thu, Feb 13
    Prospect Bar and Grill
    Feb 13, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST
    Prospect Bar and Grill, 545 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    Classic rock, blues, folk, country. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
  • Tue, Feb 11
    Cowgirl Seahorse
    Feb 11, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM EST
    Cowgirl Seahorse, 259 Front St, New York, NY 10038, USA
    NYC based band helmed by Chris Q. Murphy and specializing in R&B, blues, jazz, country, and all forms of goodtime music. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
  • Thu, Jan 30
    Prospect Bar and Grill
    Jan 30, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST
    Prospect Bar and Grill, 545 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    Classic rock, blues, folk, country. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
  • Mon, Jan 13
    Cowgirl Seahorse
    Jan 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM EST
    Cowgirl Seahorse, 259 Front St, New York, NY 10038, USA
    Fun, eclectic classic rock, blues, folk and country covers. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
  • Thu, Dec 19
    Jalopy Tavern
    Dec 19, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:50 PM EST
    Jalopy Tavern, 317 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, USA
    NYC based band helmed by Chris Q. Murphy and specializing in R&B, blues, jazz, country, and all forms of goodtime music. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
  • Mon, Dec 16
    Dec 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:50 PM EST
    Cowgirl Seahorse, 259 Front St, New York, NY 10038, USA
  • Wed, Dec 11
    Cowgirl Seahorse
    Dec 11, 2024, 8:30 PM – 11:50 PM EST
    Cowgirl Seahorse, 259 Front St, New York, NY 10038, USA
    Classic rock, blues, folk and country. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
  • Thu, Nov 21
    Prospect Bar and Grill
    Nov 21, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST
    Prospect Bar and Grill, 545 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    Classic rock, blues, folk, country. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
  • Mon, Nov 18
    Cowgirl Seahorse
    Nov 18, 2024, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM EST
    Cowgirl Seahorse, 259 Front St, New York, NY 10038, USA
    Classic rock, blues and country. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
  • Thu, Nov 07
    Prospect Bar and Grill
    Nov 07, 2024, 8:00 PM – 8:05 PM EST
    Prospect Bar and Grill, 545 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    Classic rock, blues, folk, country. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
  • Mon, Oct 14
    Cowgirl Seahorse
    Oct 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT
    Cowgirl Seahorse, 259 Front St, New York, NY 10038, USA
    NYC based band helmed by Chris Q. Murphy and specializing in R&B, blues, jazz, country, and all forms of goodtime music. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
  • Fri, Oct 11
    Sac's Place
    Oct 11, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Sac's Place, 35-11 35th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106, USA
    Classic rock, blues, folk country. ***FREE ADMISSION*** (tips are encouraged and appreciated!)
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