The Albemarle Sound plays energetic versions of popular Country and Rock songs, along with a few originals sprinkled in
A few upcoming public events
-June 13, 2025 - The Albemarle Sound is playing at the Grand Opening of a historic new venue in Edenton NC know as the Peanut Factory
-July 4, 2025 - The Albemarle Sound & friends for an Independence Day celebration at Kinfolk Axe Throwing in Elizabeth City NC
-July 10, 2025- The Albemarle Sound (select members) at River City Biergarten in Elizabeth City NC
-July 13, 2025- The Albemarle Sound (select members) at the iconic Morris Farms in Barco NC
-July 26, 2025 - The Albemarle Sound (select members) at Currituck Trading Post in Currituck NC
- August 2, 2025 - The Abemarle Sound at the iconic Morris Farms in Barco NC
- August 30, 2025 - Solo feature performance presented by the Arts of the Albemarle at Pine & Porch in Elizabeth City NC
-Sept 12, 2025 - LIVE TV appearance on Coast Live (CBS affiliate station)
- Sept 18, 2025 - The Albemarle Sound will be featured in the art gallery at the historic Arts of the Albemarle building in downtown Elizabeth City NC
-July 4, 2025 - The Albemarle Sound & friends for an Independence Day celebration at Kinfolk Axe Throwing in Elizabeth City NC
-July 10, 2025- The Albemarle Sound (select members) at River City Biergarten in Elizabeth City NC
-July 13, 2025- The Albemarle Sound (select members) at the iconic Morris Farms in Barco NC
-July 26, 2025 - The Albemarle Sound (select members) at Currituck Trading Post in Currituck NC
- August 2, 2025 - The Abemarle Sound at the iconic Morris Farms in Barco NC
- August 30, 2025 - Solo feature performance presented by the Arts of the Albemarle at Pine & Porch in Elizabeth City NC
-Sept 12, 2025 - LIVE TV appearance on Coast Live (CBS affiliate station)
- Sept 18, 2025 - The Albemarle Sound will be featured in the art gallery at the historic Arts of the Albemarle building in downtown Elizabeth City NC
COMING SOON - A Documentary

- A Part Of... the documentary will be released soon on YouTube and other platforms.
Andrew Mack of Troubadour Productions has produced a documentary about some of John Vanleeuwen's voyage as a songwriter.
The Trailer is below
Andrew Mack of Troubadour Productions has produced a documentary about some of John Vanleeuwen's voyage as a songwriter.
The Trailer is below
North Carolina Has Talent 2025

FIRST RUNNER UP - North Carolina Has Talent
John was the Second Place WINNER in the 2025 NC Has Talent Contest where he presented his original song, "Don't Follow ME" to a LIVE audience and esteemed panel of Judges. The setting was intimate - with John seated center stage playing his rare Epiphone Excellente' Masterbilt. "Don't Follow Me" was the only original song to reach the top 3 contenders list in the competition.
The first place position was awarded to Abigail Theakston for her performance of Black Velvet set to a backing track - a song well known for it's driving sound and it's popularity, having nearly 350 million streams on Spotify alone. For "Don't Follow Me" to come in second place to such a powerful song as Black Velvet is a huge recognition.
John was the Second Place WINNER in the 2025 NC Has Talent Contest where he presented his original song, "Don't Follow ME" to a LIVE audience and esteemed panel of Judges. The setting was intimate - with John seated center stage playing his rare Epiphone Excellente' Masterbilt. "Don't Follow Me" was the only original song to reach the top 3 contenders list in the competition.
The first place position was awarded to Abigail Theakston for her performance of Black Velvet set to a backing track - a song well known for it's driving sound and it's popularity, having nearly 350 million streams on Spotify alone. For "Don't Follow Me" to come in second place to such a powerful song as Black Velvet is a huge recognition.