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Roundhouse Band

Hailing from Salem, Oregon, Roundhouse is a beloved favorite in the northwest live music scene, captivating audiences with their unique blend of bluegrass, classic hits, and original compositions. Utilizing traditional bluegrass instrumentation—bass, guitar, mandolin, and fiddle—Roundhouse delivers an unforgettable performance characterized by tight vocal harmonies and arrangements crafted by the band members.

Founded by the talented mandolinist Ron Leavitt, the band features lead vocalist Elizabeth Leavitt, Phil McCoy on fiddle, and Aron Bradley on bass. Together, they cover a diverse repertoire that spans folk, blues, southern and classic rock, gospel, celtic, country, and more, including a cappella and blazing instrumental showcases.

Roundhouse Band has enthralled audiences at various venues, from pumpkin patches to wineries, art festivals to breweries across Oregon and beyond. With their rich harmonic sound and dynamic performances, this exceptional band continues to resonate with West Coast music fans, leaving lasting impressions wherever they perform.

MEET

THE BAND

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RON LEAVITT

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Ron Leavitt is the founder of The Roundhouse band which he established in 1995.

Originally trained as a classical musician playing trumpet in Orchestra, dance band and marching bands he changed to mandolin in college so that he could play with his roommates who played guitar and lutes.

In 1978 when his major Professor at University of Arizona took him to see Bill Monroe at the Old Tucson movie set he became hooked on bluegrass music and the  Bluegrass mandolin style of Bill Monroe .

In the past 21 years he has steered Roundhouse into the vocal and instrumental powerhouse that it is today.

 

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Phil  McCoy

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Phil has been a local artist in the Willamette Valley for over 30 years. Classically trained at a young age, he has expanded his improvisational musical style to include rock, jazz, blues, Americana, and country. His biggest musical influences have been the artistry of Jean Luc Ponty, Stephane Grappelli, and local guitarist and mentor Garry Meziere who helped him develop his unique intuitive style. Phil played in numerous live music venues throughout the local area during the 90’s thru the early 2000’s as well as large outdoor events including the Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, the Riverfront Festival in Salem, the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival, and the Oregon Jamboree in Sweet Home to name a few. He has appeared with several performing acts as both a member and guest artist to include: Dash Boardman and the Speedometers, The Bob Beck Band, Ellen Whyte and Reflex Blue, The Richard Day-Reynolds Band (and the MDR combo), Somebody’s Dad, and the award-winning country band - Nothin’ too Fancy to name a few. It’s said by many that Phil always has a “story to tell” with his playing and as he primarily plays by ear, he says he always strives for a good ending!”

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ELIZABETH ROOP LEAVITT

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Elizabeth Roop Leavitt has been a professional singer since she was 14 fronting a country band and two rock bands throughout high school.

After high school she obtained her degree in vocal instruction from Willamette University.

Since that time she has been a professional voice teacher and  mentor to internationally acclaimed vocalists.

She has toured internationally with Cappella Romana and performed with the Salem Baroque Orchestra and as soloist in the Willamette Master Chorus.

 

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ARON DAVID BRADLEY

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Growing up in the SF Bay Area, this composer/vocalist multi-instrumentalist, (guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, harmonica, and pedal steel) has been a musician for over 50 years. He has been a sideman or in bands he created covering an array of musical styles including; Rock, Pop, Funk, Top 40, R&B, Soul, Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Tejano, Country, Bluegrass, Calypso, Classical and Gospel. Some of the Bay Area bands he had the pleasure of playing with are: Suze Caruze, Honey Davis, Sonny Rhodes, Los Deleites and East Bay Mud; He has recorded with Fast Floyd and his Famous Firebirds, and Mike Kissel and performed and recorded with Code of the West when they opened for the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Wolfgangs in San Francisco. While performing with his band Soul’d Out, he opened for Buddy Miles. Aron moved his family up to Oregon in 1991 and played with the City Slickers, Healin’ and in 2006 produced 2 solo albums of his own compositions. He later formed Dynasonix, a Rock, R&B and Originals band and joined Fun with Jo in 2019. Aron joined Roundhouse in 2020 which he feels is a perfect fit to their blend of bluegrass and classic pop material.

 

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