Captain Phil's Planet playlist for 02/24/2022

ArtistTitleAlbum (* = New Release)
IZZAnything I Can DreamMy River Flows
Leslie HuntDont Make Me Come Back ThereDescend*
Leslie HuntThere You AreAscend*
District 97Open Your EyesTrouble With Machines
District 97Ghost GirlScreenplay
Premiata Forneria MarconiLa Grande Corsa (Italian version)I Dreamed of Electric Sheep -*
CaravanDown From LondonIt's None Of Your Business*
Sonus UmbraApogeeA Sky Full of Ghosts
RenaissanceKievPrologue
RenaissanceAt the HarborAshes Are Burning

The lead vocalist for the brilliant Prog band District 97 (https://district97.net/) as well as a terrific solo act, Leslie Hunt (https://www.lesliehuntmusic.com/) will be talking with us on Captain Phil's Planet on February 24th, 2022 between 3pm and 5pm to talk about all things District 97, upcoming gigs, here fantastic new solo albums Descend and Ascend and more!
Joining me to talk with Leslie will be my co-host MaryBeth Rikouski! Don't miss it!
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Leslie Hunt began her life in the Chicago area, playing piano and singing at the age of four. Through the years, she has performed on many stages in many roles, and has been celebrated all throughout her development as a performer. While many will remember her from her all-too-brief stint on American Idol, where she made it to the top ten females, the singer/songwriter has since matured at an accelerated rate due to various personal and professional setbacks.

Leslie performs regularly as a solo artist, enchanting rooms large and small with nothing but a piano and her voice. She also has a full backing band for shows that are less intimate, yet still wholly riveting. Leslie has also signed on as a vocalist and songwriter for the progressive rock band District 97, sharing the spotlight with Chicago Symphony Orchestra cellist Katinka Klein.
Leslie Hunt is truly the most exciting, dynamic, talented young artist I have worked within many years. She exhibits the command of her art as both a writer and singer that is hard to find in someone her age.
Rick Chudacoff, Producer
Leslie has worked with numerous established talents, including drummer Vinnie Colaiuta (Frank Zappa, Joni Mitchell, Sting) and bassist Vail Johnson (Stevie Nicks, Herbie Hancock). But ultimately, what sets Leslie apart is that she straddles two extremes: a witty, bouncy pop artist in brightly colored dresses who is pitted against her darker self, a sensual, piano-crouched exhibitionist. Whether it is a cheerful, hook-heavy pop tune about love or a dark and insightful ballad of self-discovery, Leslie Hunt’s music is a window into her soul for any listener willing to look.