About
Jonny Leyland
Jonny Leyland is a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and live looping artist based in South Florida, originally from New Zealand.
Soulful vocals, expressive guitar, and a warm stage presence shaped by more than two decades of live performance — somewhere between acoustic pop, soul, folk, classic rock, and singer-songwriter storytelling.
Jonny writes songs with heart, melody, and meaning, and his style is grounded, melodic, and emotionally honest. He recently opened for Edwin McCain at The Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton, bringing the same warmth to a bigger room.
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As an artist, Jonny is drawn to songs with heart, melody, and meaning. Whether performing his own original music or reimagining songs by artists like Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, The Beatles, Amos Lee, and Ray LaMontagne, his style is grounded, melodic, and emotionally honest.
On stage, he moves from intimate acoustic moments to a fuller, more rhythmic sound using live looping, guitar, and vocals.
Whether you discovered Jonny through his original music or are looking for the right live music for a meaningful event, his focus is the same: creating music that feels authentic, effortless, and connected to the moment.
Formerly Jonny Edwards
I’m now performing as Jonny Leyland. Same live show, same music — new artist name going forward.
(Leyland is my Grandmother’s maiden name.)
From Jonny Edwards to Jonny Leyland — Here’s Why →Mailing list
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