Lenny Solomon's style has been compared to early Dylan, Guy Clark, and Jerry Jeff Walker. In the 1970s Solomon was fixture at the Idler Coffeehouse in Harvard Square, Cambridge, where he performed for over eight years. The Idler was a training ground for such luminaries as Geoff Bartley, Paul Rishell, Spider John Koerner, and Ric Ocasek. He shared bills with performers such as Chris Smither, Carolyn Hester, Bonnie Raitt, and Spider John. From 1980 through the mid-1990s Solomon wrote songs but rarely performed in public, raising a family while working in environmental research at Harvard University. In 1997 Solomon got back into live performing and formed his folk/country band. Band members now include Bill Gibbs on guitars and backup vocals and Don Barry on standup bass and harmony vocals. Solomon has written hundreds of songs.

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Finalist in the 2011 UK Songwriting Contest
Semi-finalist in the 2009 UK Songwriting Contest

Albums

This Artist has 3 Albums

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Akin.
over 30 days ago to Lenny Solomon

Hi Lenny,
I came across your profile and I have to say your journey as a songwriter and performer is both rich and inspiring. Being part of the Harvard Square scene during the era of the Idler Coffeehouse, alongside such notable artists, speaks volumes about your foundation and authenticity as a musician.
Your evolution from performing in such a vibrant musical community to focusing on songwriting, and then returning to live performance with a full band reflects a depth of experience that many artists strive to achieve. With a catalog of hundreds of songs and a distinct folk country identity, you've built something truly meaningful.
From a strategic standpoint, artists with a legacy and body of work like yours have a powerful opportunity to further expand their reach by refining how their music and story are positioned in today's digital space. With the right approach to artist positioning, profile optimization, and overall presentation, your work can connect with an even broader and more engaged audience.
I work with artists on music marketing, profile optimization, and web design helping them translate their experience and catalog into a strong, modern presence that continues to grow.
If you're open, I'd be glad to share a few tailored insights on how you can elevate your visibility and engagement. You can reach me directly at shalomakins029@gmail.com to continue the conversation.
Best regards,
Akin.



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Songbird8
over 30 days ago to Lenny Solomon

Lenny,
Gettysburg is a very well written piece!



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Lenny Solomon
over 30 days ago to Lenny Solomon

Hello Nick and thanks for the kind words. I don't really know how Broadjam works. There are too many music sites and too little time to write music. Will this comment be seen by everyone in the free world or does it just go to you? I do have a Facebook account and I'm more familiar with how that one works, at least until the rules change again in another minute or two.

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Nick Fuse
over 30 days ago

Lenny. BJ is the Best music site for musicians who are interested in selling music or making music with other musicians. I have been collaborating with several of my "Friends" who also become real-life pals. This help take you in a new direction. Musicians make the best pals because they know what it takes to make real music. Keep on Pluckin! - N

Lenny Solomon
over 30 days ago

Pluckin' is what I do best. Thanks for being in touch and take care.



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