Rolling Heads was voted a “Best Of” cover band on The Bash from 2012–2021 and has long been a favorite for weddings, corporate events, and community festivals across Northern California. They’ve performed for clients such as Governor Gavin Newsom, Google, Groupon, PG&E, Sierra Nevada, and Comcast. In 2022 Rolling Heads New York was established in Canandaigua, NY, with Ted Leonard (lead vocalist, Spock’s Beard) and Denise Leonard leading vocals and guitar alongside Taylor Apicella (drums) and Pete Bucci (bass/backing vocals). The New York lineup has continued the tradition of excellence, earning Best‑of awards from 2022–2025 and delighting new clients including UR Thompson Health, Penn State, the Prison City 5K, Seneca Falls Music in the Park, and the Canandaigua Art & Music Festival.
Rolling Heads California continued in 2022 to present with Gene Barnett on guitar and lead vocals, Rehya Stevens on lead vocals, and Dave Meros on bass guitar. They recently changed their name to "Four on the Floor" and continue to leave a Rolling Heads legacy earning "Best of Award" and reviews!.
Meet The Band
Ted Leonard, Lead Vocals and Guitar
Ted Leonard is an accomplished rock vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and recording artist. He became the lead singer of Spock’s Beard in 2011 and appears on multiple studio and live releases. Ted is also recognized for his songwriting and front‑person work with the progressive rock band Enchant, contributing to nine studio and live albums over the past decade-plus. His solo debut, Way Home, was released in 2007, and he has recorded with Thought Chamber and toured internationally with Transatlantic in 2014 and 2022. Ted is the lead vocalist and guitarist for Pattern Seeking Animals, whose first album was released in 2019.
Learn more on Ted’s Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Leonard
Watch his rendition of the National Anthem at a San Francisco Giants game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my_xQ67q_mY
Denise Leonard, Lead Vocal & Rythm Guitar
Denise Leonard’s musical journey began in third grade, singing in choir and playing cello. She went on to earn a vocal scholarship to Jessup University and honed her early performing chops as a singing waitress, singing‑telegram artist, and lead vocalist for Bay Area cover bands. Denise has a deep background in contemporary Christian music, serving as music director and as a lead vocalist, bassist, and rhythm guitarist in churches across the country. Since 2010 she’s been a driving force with Rolling Heads and more recently has been performing with SFA & The Super Spreaders, bringing warmth, vocal power, and versatility to every stage. Denise and Ted Leonard are a married couple for 15 years!
Pete Bucci, Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals
Pete has been playing bass guitar since childhood, landing his first paying gig at age 15. He has actively performed in and around the Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, NY areas ever since. Originally from Niagara Falls, NY, Pete was heavily influenced by progressive rock and spent several years performing with the local Genesis cover band, Middle Earth. He has recently been active as a studio bassist and has performed with several local bands in the Rochester/Canandaigua, NY region.
Taylor Apicella, Drums
Taylor has been playing percussion since elementary school, progressing through concert and symphonic band and marching percussion throughout his teens. Along the way he picked up bass guitar, playing in several bands before finding his home behind the kit. He joined Rolling Heads five years ago and hasn't looked back. Solid, consistent, and always in the pocket — he brings the backbone to a setlist that spans five decades, from Motown soul to modern rock. Equally at home locking into a classic rock groove or driving through something heavier, he's the kind of drummer that makes everyone else's job easier.
