The life of an artist has dramatically changed amidst 2020’s Covid19 outbreak, as it has for many Americans across the country. With concerts and tours cancelled or postponed, many artists have resorted to live streaming concerts and home studio sessions to support their fans during these tough times. For many performers the stage is their second home and the thrill of the crowd is their happy place.  

The same can be said for rising pop artist and dancer Leon Budrow. When he’s not on stage performing or in the studio recording his next hit, the Hip-Hop/Pop singer and Hunk-O-Mania MC is all about business. The health business that is, as the star balances his rapidly growing music career with managing multiple GNC Franchise locations throughout his home community.

“I’ve been with GNC for about 12 years now, beginning as a part time sales associate in high school and working my way up over the years.” Budrow explains.  “I’m very fortunate to be in a flexible position that allows me to pursue my entertainment career around it.”

Leon Budrow dove head first into the music scene when he booked his first show opening for Aaron Carter in February 2018. With a heart full of confidence and ambition, Budrow booked the gig just nine days out from the show with no released music or music performing experience, releasing his first project the day of the event.

“I just always knew it was something I wanted to do. I would go to concerts and observe the performers and think to myself, I can do that! With a few years of experience as a dancer under my belt, I definitely wasn’t afraid of the stage. I just needed someone to give me that chance.”

That someone was show promoter Tom Taylor, the only promoter to reach back to Budrow after he spent days reaching out to several venues.

“If not for Tom taking a chance on me, I wouldn’t be doing everything with music that I am today.  Sometimes all you need is somebody to believe in you as much as you believe in yourself.”

After a series of successful shows and a few music projects later, Leon Budrow, booked his first nationwide tour with Carter in 2019, including a performance in West Hollywood, CA at the World Famous Whisky-a-GoGo.

“I definitely miss being on the road. I did a lot of shows throughout 2019 and I had a tour plan in mind for this year, but obviously with Covid19 a lot of those plans are now on hold.  At the moment, I have a few show dates planned for later in the year.”

Refusing to lose hope, Leon Budrow maintains a strong positive outlook for his 2020 plans.

“We are all in this together. I just want to do my part to help keep everybody safe and in good spirits throughout these tough times.”

As a former Men’s Physique Pro Fitness Competitor, a Published Fitness Model and Philadelphia’s Show Manager, Host and “Magic Mike” Performer for the famous Hunk-O-Mania Male Revue – it is no surprise that Leon Budrow has always made health a priority.  Now more than ever, Budrow looks to inspire others to develop their own healthy habits and live a healthy lifestyle.

“I take a lot of vitamins.” Leon Budrow laughs as he overlooks his long list of daily nutritional products. “I really believe in the products I take and love the company that I work for.”

“We are doing all that we can to provide our customers with everything they need to stay healthy. We offer and provide many great immune support products such as Vitamin C and Zinc, as well as many other hard to find items.”

Budrow oversees multiple GNC Franchise locations throughout his home area in Eastern Pennsylvania. All locations are open for business and eager to support the community. 

Given Budrow’s long list of athletic hobbies, which also includes recreational inline hockey as the team captain for the GNC Megamen hockey team, Budrow has been doing his best to stay active and encourages you to do the same.

“With gyms and the rink shut down, I’ve been working out in my garage with my old weight set. It sucks not having access to the gym, but it has been nice to go back to those basics for a little bit.” Budrow describes his home set up. “I’ve been working on my bench press, as well as performing kettlebell circuits.  Anything to stay active during this time. 

“There are a lot of different home workouts you can do with or without weight and now is a great time to be creative and have some fun with it”

With creativity in mind, Leon Budrow has also been using this time to clear his mind and work on some personal projects that his fast paced lifestyle has often put on hold for him.  

“I think now is also a great time for everybody to let their inner artist come out. You just have to be productive and find the silver lining in your situation.”

Budrow released a new single late March titled “Drip Drip Strip” and is looking forward to releasing much more new music.

“I was working on a new album before everything got shut down.” Budrow explains. “I am currently trying to work remotely with my engineer on some smaller projects with my home setup, but there’s nothing like the studio experience. I’m really looking forward to finishing the songs we were working on once I can get back into the studio again.”

“2020 can still be a great year as long as we all remain positive and do our part to support one another and our communities. As we find our way through today’s darkness, we will find an even brighter light within ourselves. Stay Safe and Live Well everybody!”

Encouraging words for modern events – sincerely from Leon Budrow.

You can check out Leon Budrow on all social platforms: 

Instagram/ Twitter – @leonbudrow

Spotify/ Apple Music – Leon Budrow

Facebook – facebook.com/leonbudrowofficial

YouTube – youtube.com/leonbudrow

Cameo/TokTok – Leon Budrow/ @leonbudrow

Website – www.leonbudrow.com

Merch – www.leonbudrowstore.com