Listen Local SD: Artist Spotlight
Lenny Morris
By Tracy Petrucci |
Published Mon, Jan 22, 2012
"Jolt N Joe's Showcase Shame"
San Diego Weekly Reader
By Jay Allen Sanford |
Published Wed, Feb 1, 2012
“Jolt ’N’ Joe’s downtown canceled all entertainment, which included every band night and a comedy night,” says Lenny Morris of his now-defunct residency at that venue every other Wednesday. “It was a real surprise. I was working with them to get music, comedy, and other events up and running. The first show we did there had a
great turnout. The two in December were a little lighter.”
According to Morris, “I didn’t get to have a direct conversation with the owner. Rather, I just received a call from the entertainment director the night before my showcase, stating the owner is canceling all entertainment.... His reason was he didn’t have any money to pay the bands. It was a shame, as I had to cancel over 15 acts for my showcases. I can’t imagine what their overhead must be with a 15,000-square-foot space on Fourth Avenue. I just wish it was being utilized properly.” Venue operators have not responded...
Do the phrases “hard working” and “living the dream” go together? For some lucky ones, they actually do.
Lenny Morris is one of the hardest working musicians around town, but to him, working hard at what you love is not work at all. He’s your average guy really; the football fan, poker playing, guitar strumming, Star Wars and video game dude. Raised by a single mother, Lenny never really knew his father, other than a brief phone call in his late teens when he found out his dad was
living on the streets. Lenny played over 100 shows last year alone, and still gets nervous a little each time he plays. It’s inspiring since he really never thought being a professional musician was possible. He’s worked his way through various management positions in the food and service industry, as well as visits through the world of...
"You Want a Song with That?"
San Diego Weekly Reader
By Jay Allen Sanford |
Published Wed, Aug. 10, 2011
No more fries for Lenny Morris, he’s got a knack for the music biz. “I’ve managed to generate a very sustainable income in less than a year as a full-time musician,” says singer/songwriter Lenny Morris, “playing three to four shows a week for private events, upscale restaurants, and wine bistros.”
Until this past April, Morris wore a paper hat and apron at In-N-Out Burger. “I was laid off three times, from three jobs in three years...
"I checked out his website and heard this guy sing and wanted to book him right away"
-Craig Garcia, Owner of Old Cal Coffee House, June 2011
"Hard Rock Cafe has always been a big supporter of the local music community. We’re excited to have Lenny Morris & Friends provide a regular showcase of some of the best homegrown San Diego talent."
-Joanna Train, Sales Manger, Hard Rock Cafe San Diego, January 2012
"Our guests are still raving about the music at the wedding, Lenny was great!"
-Maria Lopez, Bride, June 2011
"You guys freakin rock!"
-Ryan Cabrera, Musician
July 2011
"Morris sure seems like he believes in what he's doing and you gotta respect that"
-Scott McDonald, SD CityBeat, March 2011
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