Song Spotlight: Taylor Sackson's Leonard (a night at Bar Lubitsch)

I first crossed paths with Taylor Sackson in 2023 at a WFNM night. Flash forward to 2026 and she was collaborating with WFNM at a recent Thursday night at Bar Lubitsch. The night was advertised as We Found New Music Presents Sackson and Friends. For me, there is a rather unique commonality between me and a couple of those on her list of friends. In 2023, I ran across both Sackson and two of her friends and all three made my list of favorite new finds of the year. Sackson made the list along with Maddi Fraser via her old band Fresh Hot Waffles (who performed after Sackson) and Gal Musette (aka Grace Freeman who was doing backup vocals during part of Sackson's set). What are the chances? I should add that I saw all three on different nights -- though Fraser was singing backup vocals when I first came across Sackson. 

Taylor Sackson at Bar Lubitsch

I do know Taylor Sackson is also in a band called Tin Angel. I noticed they were playing a set in January and I was planning on going, but I got sick. Well, on this particular night at Bar Lubitsch, I sort of got to catch the trio as fellow members Grace Freeman and Daisy Abrams were on back-up vocal duties.

Per her Youtube bio, her music is described as "emotionally raw, sharply observant, and often laced with a biting sense of humor. Her sound blends the storytelling heart of folk, the grit and drama of ’70s rock, and a voice powerful enough to knock the wind out of you."

Taylor Sackson at Bar Lubitsch

I will say was those vocals are what won me over immediately. Looking back at my archives, back in 2023 I took video of her song "Twisted Shit" (emphasizing again that Maddi Fraser was on backing vocals and doing some wild hair flings). The song starts off with a chill vibe driven by both vocals and guitar playing. Then the song rocket launches with enough power to "knock the wind out of you." 

In my 2023 list, I suggested the people should check out the song "Liz." A twangy country tune of regret, "It hurts because I didn't ask you to stay."  

The song spotlight goes to her upcoming release called "Leonard (Take Me Back)." The music video includes two familiar faces (to me, at least) providing instrumental support: Jeffertitti and Chloe Kat. A song about some fond memories.

Taylor Sackson at Bar Lubitsch

I have to see it for myself.
One more time.

Partial Setlist: Inertia, Twisted Shit, Liz, Leonard (Take Me Back), When I Get To Where I'm Going.