After two successful tours with the half American, half British Quartet, 'Growling Old Men' An album has been recorded. Due to be mixed towards the end of November in the US, it will hopefully be released during the first quarter of 2008.

Leon will be appearing in She Stoops to Conquer with Birmingham Repertory Theatre - at The Rep in Birmingham from 22/10/07 till 17/11/07 then Chichester Festival Theatre from 19/11/07 till 24/11/07. In January 2008 the show will commence a 16-week UK tour. Watch this space for dates and theatres.

Following the success of the Flook 'big band' gig in Belgium at the beginning of Sept they're doing it all over again! This time at the famous Celtic Connections festival in Edinburgh (17th Jan 08).

Leon appears on Kate Rusby's latest album Awkward Annie. As well as her regular band, other guests include Chris Thile, John Doyle and Michael McGoldrick.

Various video clips are now available to view on youtube, more will be added as and when.

tour dates and info on Leon's 'myspace'.

Close friend of the band, Josh Clark recorded one of DP's (increasingly rare) live shows at the end of 2006 which may well escape before summer of 2007 watch this space.

Leon regularly supplies music to a major London based music publisher for use on television and video (most recently Tales From River Cottage and Three Men in a Boat) They were recently supplied with another 13 compositions - Keep you ears open, if you hear a banjo...

Leon contributed to a few tracks on Jackie Leven's latest release 'Oh What A Blow That Phantom Dealt Me'

Work has started on a book of Celtic music for the 5-string banjo - progress is slow but sure

Leon contributed to a few tracks on Flook's latest release 'Haven'.

Leon has been contributing to the magazine devoted to all things acoustic. His 'intro to' the banjo article appeared in issue 7 last year. The next issue will contain a review of the fantastic Nechville banjos

Leon and Andy Davis (Korgis, Stackridge, Tears For Fears) Have been working on the soundtrack for the full length feature film 'Grass Roots'

The Leon Hunt & Daily Planet May tour now has extra dates.