Announcements & News

Leah's debut album "Wasting Time" now available!


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​​Manhappenin' Magazine

Interview on "Wasting Time" Album Release

To read more of the magazine article, click here.
In the December 2017 issue of Manhappenin' Magazine, Leah's music was featured along with information about her album release (January 2018) and her personal songwriting experience over the years. Manhappenin' Magazine is Kansas State University's student-created lifestyle magazine. Here are some portions of the article (to the left and below). To read the full article, click here.


​Upcoming Performances & Gigs

Past Fundraisers & Volunteering

Leawood Gardens Retirement Home

Saturday, December 29th 2018
On Saturday, December 29th, Leah and Dan  played some acoustic tunes at Leawood Gardens Retirement home for the afternoon. It was a great chance to sit down and share some music with the residents and to be able to  interact with them and spend some time talking to them. Leah will be  playing every Saturday afternoon for the next three weeks there and hopes to learn some of their favorite songs and be able to play it to them!

Baby Danny Memorial Volleyball Tournament

Saturday, July 21st 2018
On Saturday, July 21st, Leah and Dan donated their time to play some live music at the Baby Danny Memorial Volleyball Tournament in Kansas City, MO. To learn more about the fundraiser, click here.

"Bubblefest" Suicide Prevention Fundraiser

To learn more about this event, click here.
Saturday, July 15th 2017
BubbleFest, a family day out in the sun, fun for the whole family! This even hosted a Bubble Soccer Tournament for all ages 6 and up, Soccer Darts, Soccer Pool, rescue dogs, and much, much more. This was an effort to involve the community in the KC area to come out, play games, meet each other and prevent suicide and suicide awareness.

Bubblefest is dedicated to raising funds for suicide awareness and prevention. Funds are donated in Cady, Ciara, and Caroline's name to help Headquarters Counselling Center continue to operate the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and launch the Peer to Peer Lifeline in the Kansas. Headquarters fields 20,000+ calls annually.​

"Serving Up A Cure" Fundraiser @ KC Plaza Tennis Courts

Sunday, July 9th 2017
On Sunday, July 9th, many people came out & enjoyed a day filled with tennis, fun raffles, and live music from five incredibly talented local bands and artists at the Plaza Tennis courts.

The 4th annual Serving Up A Cure, created and organized by local high school students, is a tennis tournament in honor of Henry Freeman, a sophomore who dreams of becoming the next drummer with the Foo Fighters and loves to play tennis. Henry has cystic fibrosis (CF), a life-shortening, genetic disease. Every day, just to stay healthy, he must complete hours of treatments and take dozens of pills. Despite this, he never lets the disease dictate his life.

Serving Up A Cure combined Henry’s passions of tennis and great music to create an event that he would love and would raise money for CF research. They hold this event every year to make Henry's breathing treatments and handfuls of pills a thing of the past. Your donation could make "CF" stand not for "cystic fibrosis", but for "cure found". Breakthroughs are coming every day, but Henry is still waiting for his lifesaving treatment.
​To learn more about donating, click here.

Atriums Retirement Home

Saturday, January 28th & Saturday, March 25th 2017
On Saturday, January 28th and Saturday, March 25th 2017, Leah set up times to perform at the Atriums Retirement Home as part of a service project for one of her classes at school. Between the two performances, she was able to have 7 different performers play a variety of music, including classical piano, violin, acoustic guitar, and a jazz band, perform covers & original music. The residents enjoyed the music immensely. "I'm 97 years old and I still love hearing all of the music" says Anita McGrath, and "IT makes our day when you come here and play" says Jane Beaver.

Past Performances & Gigs

2019




​Tallgrass Tap House

Thursday, October 3rd 2019
On Thursday, October 3rd 2019, Leah played an acoustic 2 hour set in Manhattan, KS's town center Tallgrass Tap House. Her setlist combined new and old originals, as well as some covers. Photos are captured by the beautifully talented, Halle Lang. Go check out her website here!
To view more phots from this gig, click here.
Photo by Halle Lang.

Sparrow Specialty Coffee

Friday, July 26th & Friday, August 30th 2019
TBA

Lee's Summit Farmers Market

Friday, July 26th 2019
TBA

Poppy's Ice Cream & Coffeehouse

Friday, July 12th 2019
TBA

Sunset Grill

TBA

Homers Coffee House

Friday, May 24th 2019
TBA




​Konrad's Kitchen & Tap House

Thursday, March 7th 2019

​On Thursday, March 7th, Leah was invited to open up for Joshua T. Merello at Konrad's Kitchen & Tap House in Lee's Summit Missouri. Leah performed an hour long opening setlist full of covers and originals.

2018

Photo by Broc Putnam.


​Mike Kelly's Westsider Songwriters Round

Thursday, December 20th 2018
On Thursday, December 20th, Leah was invited to play as the guest songwriter at the Russian Winter Records songwriter round in Kansas City at Mike Kelly's Westsider. It was an amazing opportunity to share her original music with some locals.

Homers Coffeehouse

Friday, December 14th 2018
On Friday, December 14th, Leah started off her Winter Break from college by playing some live music in downtown Overland Park at Homers Coffeehouse. I was a relaxing Friday night as Leah played some originals and covers & interact with many of the people listening!
Photos by Broc Putnam.



​​Lee's Summit Art Festival

Saturday, October 13th 2018


​On Saturday, October 13th, Leah and Dan were invited to play at Lee's Summits city annual Art Festival. It was a beautiful day to share some music and interact with the crowd. The Art Festival was a great place for locals to come together and view some amazing artwork, crafts, and music that weekend!




Freezing Moo

Friday, August 3rd 2018

​Closing the end of the summer, Leah plays her last gig at Freezing Moo Friday night before she heads back to Manhattan for her sophomore year at K-State! An amazing night to end an amazing summer!
To view more phots from this gig, click here.
Photo by Peyton Mott.



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​Freezing Moo

Saturday, July 28th 2018


​On Saturday. July 28th, Leah and Dan played an hour & a half set of originals and covers at Freezing Moo. Lots of people there enjoyed the night as they enjoys ice cream, friends, family, and music!


​Homers Coffeehouse

Saturday, July 21st 2018

​After performing at the Baby Danny fundraiser from earlier in the evening, Leah and Dan made their way to Homers Coffeehouse shortly after. They performed a 2 hour setlist of original songs and covers Saturday night in Overland Park.
Photo by Renee Willhite.
To view more photos from this gig, click here.
Photo by Broc Putnam.


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​Freezing Moo

Friday, July 13th 2018

​Another night filled with music, good vibes, and a beautiful night as Leah and Dan played a 2 hour set of original songs and covers.

Freezing Moo

Friday, June 29th 2018
On Friday night, June 29th, Leah ended her last day of being an 18 year old with playing music at Freezing Moo. While people sat down outside, enjoying their freshly prepared rolled ice cream, Leah and Dan played a 2 hour set of covers and originals. It was an amazing night, as people engaged with the music; friends and family joined, kids were clapping along, and people had smiles the whole night.
Photo by Broc Putnam.
Photo by Broc Putnam.


​Gusto! Coffee Bistro

Friday, June 29th 2018
On Friday, June 29th, Leah Spent her morning (and evening) playing music the day before her 19th birthday. She played an hour set of original music at Gusto! Coffee Bistro along side with Dan playing cajon with her.


​Orange Leaf

Saturday, June 23rd 2018
On Saturday, June 23rd, Leah made her way back to Orange Leaf and played an hour setlist of covers and originals to entertain her crowd with a summertime vibe. Many friends, family, and customers crowded around to listen and enjoy froyo that night.
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To view more photos from this gig, click here.
Photo by Broc Putnam.
Photo by Mary Irwin.


​Poppy's Ice Cream & Coffee

Friday, June22nd 2018
On Friday, June 22nd, Leah had to opportunity to play at Poppy's Ice Cream & Coffee House during the towns Fourth Fridays Art Walk. This was a new setting for Leah, as it carried a little bit of a street performing vibe. Nevertheless, Leah and Dan had a great time performing originals and covers as people sat down and listened.



​Orange Leaf

Friday, June 8th 2018
On Friday, June 8th, Leah performed a 1.5 hour setlist of original songs and covers at Orange Leaf. Be sure to check her out here throughout the summer & enjoy some delicious froyo!
To view more photos from this gig, click here.
​Photos by Broc Putnam.
To view more photos from this gig, click here.
​Photos by Broc Putnam.



​Gusto! Coffee Bistro

Friday, June 1st 2018
On Friday, June 1st, Leah played a one hour set of all original songs at Gusto! Coffee Shop in Lees Summit. Gusto is known for featuring many local artists and even requires musicians to play their own content. This was her first show here where she will continue to play every other Friday for the summer.​


​Arrow Coffee Co.

Thursday, April 26th 2018
As Caleb Kopta, a Rock N' Roll artist from Pennsylvania, makes his way back through the midwest again for another tour, Leah opens up for his show once again. Caleb and Leah have become great friends ever since she opened up for his show at Arrow in September of 2017, so she was very excited to see him again and catch up.

To check out Caleb's music on Spotify, click here. To view his website, click here. 
Photo by Anna Lisak.
To view more photos from this night, click here.
Photos by Inaara Vishnani, Grace McGill, and Pranjali Adhikari.

 "Wasting Time" Album Release Party @ Kanza Hall

Wednesday, January 10th 2018
On Wednesday, January 10th, Leah invited friends and family to come celebrate the release of her debut album "Wasting Time" at Kanza Hall. McKenna Patchen & Neon Black opened up her show.

​"Wow... What an amazing way to start off 2018. There is simply too many people I have to thank for making this night happen... I am so grateful for each and every person who has been apart of this experience with me; recording my first album and throwing an unforgettable release party has been incredible. I’m so happy I got the chance to share all of this with you guys. Be sure to check out my album “Wasting Time” on iTunes, Spotify, & much more when it drops Thursday, January 18th!" - Leah Willhite

2017

Wedding Performance

Friday, October 13th 2017
On Friday, October 15th in San Diego, California, Leah traveled to her cousin Rachel's wedding and performed her original song "Forever" that Leah specifically wrote for Rachael. Her new song will be featured on her debut album "Wasting Time", coming out in January of 2018. To see her live performance from the wedding, click here.

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​Arrow Coffee Co.

Thursday, September 21st 2017
As her first gig in Manhattan, KS as a K-State student, Leah was more than excited to play at Arrow Coffee Co. She opened up for Caleb Kopta, a Rock-n-Roll artist from Pennsylvania, and performed a set of original and cover music. To check out Caleb's music on Spotify, click here. To view his website, click here.

​To view more photos from this gig, click here.


​Freezing Moo

Friday, September 1st 2017
On Friday, September 1st, Leah traveled from Manhattan, KS back to her hometown Overland Park for labor day weekend and played a gig at one of her favorite ice cream shops "Freezing Moo". She played a 2 hour setlist filled with covers and originals, and her best friend, Dan, played cajon along with her.

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To view more photos from this gig, click here.
​Photos by Archana Sundar.

Old Shawnee Pizza

Tuesday, July 11th 2017
​On Tuesday, July 11th, Leah played a 2 hour set at Old Shawnee Pizza filled with piano and guitar covers. Leah made some great connections and met some new people who discovered her new music and were happy to learn and donate to her gofundme fund in support of her debut album.

Kate Cosentino's Ice Cream Tour @ Orange Leaf

Sunday, June 11th 2017
Joining Kate's gig at Orange Leaf during her Ice Cream Tour, Leah sings two of her originals with Dan McGrath on cajon, and then Kate & Leah sing their most recent mashup of A Great Big World. They decided to create this mashup because in May of 2016, they got the chance to meet them in person! Leah had a great time as she was a cameo to Kate's Ice Cream tour.
To learn more about Kate's Ice Cream Tour, click here.
To see Kate & Leah's mashup, click here.
​To view more photos from this event, click here.

KC Superstar Semifinals

Monday, June 5th 2017
After auditioning in April, Leah was selected out of 180 high school students in the KC Metro area to move on the KC Superstars Semifinals Show. Along with 21 other students, Leah performed the evening of Monday, June 5th and sang "Warrior" by Demi Lovato. Many friends and family came and supported Leah on this special night. Although she did not get chosen in the top ten to move on & perform in August for the final show, Leah had an amazing time and loved every second of the experience as she made new friends and sang her heart out on stage in front of hundreds of people. The competition was tough, but she wouldn't of changed a thing about that night.

To view her performance, click here.

Kingston Lake Pool Party

Saturday, June 3rd 2017
Leah had a fun time with friends, family, and neighbors at her annual neighborhood pool party. This year, she had the privilege to perform a set towards the end of the party for everyone. Her friends Dan McGrath (right) on cajon and Eric Bales (left) on acoustic guitar helped make the night a blast. The three of them performed duets, covers, and some of Leah's original songs.
To view her performance of her original "Better Than Nothing", click here.
To view her performance of her original "Wasting Time", click here.

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