I’m honored to have received a finalist position in the 15th Annual International Acoustic Music Awards for my tune “Don’t Say It At All” from my recent album I’ll Waltz Before I Go. Special thanks to Lori Brigantino (vocals, bodhran) and Susan Haefner (vocals) who also appear on the song, Thomas Millioto for recording, mixing and co-producing the track with me, and Joe Lambert for mastering. You can hear the song streaming here on Spotify.
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Linda Garnett, editor of Indie Music Women for a recent article. You can read the interview here.
I submitted a story to The Katonah Times about my song “Esther” and the impact she had on me and other folks that live in and grew up in Katonah, NY. You can read the article here.
We stayed at the lovely Edwards Waterhouse Inn when we visited Fredonia in October for the Chambers Singers reunion. The morning we left, I asked the owners if we could shoot a little video of me performing my original song “I’ll See You In My Dreams” at their old Vose and Sons baby grand. It just seemed like the right piano and parlor for this tune.
I’m thrilled to announce that today is the official release date for my new album I’LL WALTZ BEFORE I GO. The album was co-produced by Thomas Millioto and myself and was recorded and mixed by Tom. It features guest appearances by Thomas Millioto, Lori Brigantino, Susan Haefner and Morgan “Gus” Buttolph. CD copies of the album are available for sale in my store. Digital downloads are available for purchase from iTunes, Amazon and other digital music retailers.
“I’ll Waltz Before I Go,” the title track from my soon-to-be-released album is part of the new Women of Substance Podcast on iTunes. You can listen to and download the podcast here!
My song “I Gotta Find Me Somethin’” from my album Wonder Wheel, with Lori Brigantino and Susan Haefner on additional vocals (starting at :45 in the clip below), was used in the opening sequence of the film “For The Love Of George” – a quirky romantic comedy about a jilted wife who leaves her cheating husband in England and sets off to LA hoping to meet who she believes is the perfect man – George Clooney (film was made prior to Clooney’s marriage). Written by and starring Nadia Jordan, Rex Lee, Rosanna Arquette, Kristin Johnson, Tate Donovan, Shaun Sipos. Directed by Maria Burton. The film is now available on VOD, cable TV and Amazon Prime.
Saturday, August 25th – Lori and I are excited to perform a set of family-friendly tunes at The Bellport & Brookhaven Children’s Book Festival held at Isabella Rossellini’s farm in Brookhaven, Long Island. The festival runs from Noon until 5pm. We will perform a 1/2 hour set starting at around 4pm. This is a limited ticket event and tickets go on sale on July 1st. Visit my Upcoming Events page for more info.
Wednesday, July 18th – Join us for a great night of live music benefiting our friends of the band Sirsy to help Mel (lead singer & drummer) kick cancer’s ass!
The concert will feature a reunion set by former members of Lez Zeppelin (the world’s first all girl Led Zeppelin tribute band): Lisa Brigantino, Gus aka Destroy and Sarah McLellan with Tomi Millioto for a set of Zeppelin favorites, plus an acoustic set from Lisa & Lori Brigantino! Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm sharp start! The event runs til 9pm. All ages – under 18 with a parent or guardian.
Pre-sale tickets have ended but there are still tickets available at the door for $35 cash (plus a 2 drink min). All ages – under 18 w/ a parent or guardian.
Can’t make the show tonight? You can livestream it here at 7pm!
http://musicsmart.tv/iphone/index.html
Friday, July 20th – Lori and I will be making our first appearance in The Ladybug Music Festival presented by Chase. An annual celebration of women in music with all-female performers, the Ladybug Festival has quickly grown into the largest festival of its kind in the country and is held at various venues in downtown Wilmington, DE. The festival runs from 5pm ’til 9pm and we will be performing a half hour set beginning at 7:15pm sharp at The Studio on Market. Visit my Upcoming Events page for more details. The festival is free!