B.D. Lenz

USA guitarist 🎸 composer 🎼 producer 💿 teacher 🙋🏼‍♂️ columnist 📝 dude 😜

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

Seeing my book in the hands of so many ppl is something I never expected.

“And the Crowd Goes Mild” started as a collection of stories, lessons, and absurd moments over thousands of gigs. I wrote it hoping a few people might relate.

To everyone who bought a copy, thank you.❤️

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

“Sippin’ on gin with jazz … laid back” 🐶🥃🥤

Join @Lelicamusic 🎤@KevinSoffera 🥁 and me 🎸

📅 Monday, 6/22
📍 @bathtubginnyc
⏰ 9-11 PM

Fo’ shizzle!

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

After thousands of gigs, I finally wrote down everything music school never taught me—and secrets musicians rarely share 🎸📖

“And the Crowd Goes Mild” now available in all formats and all platforms.

Amazon: https://t.co/DjSDX4UTZ0

Apple Books: https://t.co/bjnCuM5Kgr

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

The trio was locked in last night… me, myself, and I. Thanks for having me Living Spirits 🎸
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#bdlenz

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

Every one of these pics means so much.
Writing “And the Crowd Goes Mild” was a labor of love, and seeing it in the hands of readers is incredibly rewarding. If you’re someone who took a chance on the book, thank you🙏
I’m grateful for every kind word, and every photo shared.📚❤️

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

Hey local friends, I’ll be guitaring - solo - tomorrow, June 5, at Living Spirits Distillery in Hackettstown!! 🎸

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

Thank you NYC! Amazing gig with the @FogleAbe Experience at @thedjangonyc . Great crowd, great room, and one of those nights where everything just clicked. Huge thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a fantastic night. 🎶🍸

#LiveJazz #NYCJazz #DjangoNYC #LiveMusic

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

Behind many great jazz records is someone shaping the music beyond the performance itself.

For my latest Chats w Cats for @AllAboutJazz I spoke with producer/A&R Matt Pierson about working with jazz legends, and what still matters in today’s jazz world.

https://t.co/6P7iOuXqJe

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

Every musician has that one gig story they’ll never forget… mainly because their therapist has traced it back to the root of their trust issues. 😂 My book “And the Crowd Goes Mild” has a whole chapter of musician friends recounting them. Here,@JeirisCook shares his with me.

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

Friday night! Catch my quartet at Claremont Distillery (Hamburg NJ). Jazz & booze … who doesn’t like that??

Saturday… Jazz … in a lounge! The Lounge at Watt Hotel (Rahway NJ).

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

People think every gig is glamour, applause, and adoring crowds. In my book And the Crowd Goes Mild, I relive some truly disastrous nights—@Lelicamusic joined me to reminisce about one of our worst gigs ever.

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

Thank you for helping my book reach #5 in Music Business on Amazon! 🙏 You’re #1 in my heart ❤️

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

🚨 NOW AVAILABLE! All platforms. All formats.
https://t.co/wINWV1eCbz

Reviews are in, and the critics are … mixed 🤷🏻‍♂️

🎟️ Tickets for my Book Release Party/Signing still available:
https://t.co/6VwkdtHHh3

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

If I owe you money, good news—I’ll be working this weekend! 🎸💰

Find me here:
THURS 4/23: Wind Creek
FRI 4/24: PH Steakhouse
SAT 4/25 (day): Living Spirits Distillery
SAT 4/15 (eve): Small World Coffee
SUN 4/26 (day): Gladstone Tavern
SUN 4/26 (eve): Proving Ground

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

We’re celebrating 4/20 with… gin!! @bathtubginnyc 🥃🎶
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@Lelicamusic 🎤
Conrad Korsch 🎸
Me! 🎸

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

Nearing the end of this tour with a great one at Kenilworth Jazz. I love jamming with this crew: @KimCypher @MikeGreenBass

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

To promote my records I mailed out CDs to music libraries. Then, checks started showing up from hundreds of TV shows

Sync is often overlooked by artists

In my latest Chats w/Cats at @AllAboutJazz I spoke with Eric Meyers bout what musicians should know.

https://t.co/NAVNwq80Tf

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

Local friends … join me for my first ever Book Release Party/Signing!! 📕🎉

Here’s the info:
📅 FRI, May 1
📍 Belvidere Books (Belvidere NJ)
⏰ 7-9pm
🎟️ $25 and can be purchased here:
https://t.co/6VwkdtHHh3

The evening includes a solo acoustic performance 🎸

see you there!

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

Alright London … final reminder for my @pizzajazzclub gig TOMORROW (7 April), with Kim Cypher, Mike Green, & Mike Cypher!!

If you don’t come, I’ll take it personally! 😬

https://t.co/IWQwcZEMlV

[B.D. Lenz @bdlenz]

🚨BIG NEWS: SO excited to finally share my latest project and creative obsession for the past year

📖 Proud to announce my new book:

“And the Crowd Goes Mild”

A funny yet heartfelt look at the life of a working musician

I can’t wait for you to read it

✨OFFICIAL RELEASE: 5/1