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Some favourite records old and new (in no particular order) Neal Casal ‘Basement Dreams’ Josh Rouse ‘Nashville’ Ryan Adams ‘Heartbreaker’ The Smiths ‘The Queen is Dead’ Joni Mitchell ‘Blue’ Morrissey ‘Vauxhall and I’ Kate Bush ‘The Kick Inside’ The Sundays ‘Reading, Writing and Arithmetic’ Neil Young ‘Comes a Time’ Neal Casal ‘Rain, Wind and Speed’ Kings of Convenience ‘Quiet is the new loud’ New Order ‘Technique’ Lloyd Cole ‘Love Story’ Neal Casal ‘No Wish to Reminisce’ The Smiths ‘Hatful of Hollow’ Rosie Thomas ‘When We Were Small’ Ryan Adams ‘Love is Hell’ New Order ‘Low Life’ Carole King ‘Tapestry’ Morrissey ‘Bona Drag’ Sufjan Stevens ‘Illinoise’ The Whitest Boy Alive ‘Dreams’ Belle and Sebastian ‘If you’re feeling Sinister’ Neal Casal ‘The Sun Rises Here’ Ryan Adams ‘Gold’ HEM ‘Rabbit Songs’ Kings of Convenience ‘Riot on an Empty Street’ Lucinda Williams ‘Car Wheels on a Gravel Road’ Laura Cantrell ‘Not the Trembling Kind’ Neal Casal ‘Fade Away Diamond Time’ Neil Young ‘Harvest’ Kate Bush ‘Hounds of Love’ Josh Rouse ‘1972’ Bjork ‘Homogenic’ The Cure ‘Disintegration’ Joni Mitchell ‘Court and Spark’ Joy Division ‘Closer’ Neil Young ‘After the Goldrush’ Rosie Thomas ‘These Friends of Mine’ Neal Casal ‘Anytime Tomorrow’ Belle and Sebastian ‘The Boy with the Arab Strap’ Teenage Fanclub ‘Grand Prix’ Nick Drake ‘Pink Moon’ Josh Rouse ‘Under Cold Blue Stars’ Kathleen Edwards ‘Failer’ Griffin House ‘Flying Upside Down’ Bjork ‘Debut’ Kate Bush ‘Lionheart’ Josh Rouse ‘Dressed up like Nebraska Hazy Malaze ‘Blackout Love’ Kathleen Edwards ‘Back to Me’ Griffin House ‘Lost and Found’ The Killers ‘Hot Fuss’ Ryan Adams ‘Cold Roses’ Teddy Thompson ‘Separate Ways’ Sufjan Stevens ‘7 Swans’ Morrissey ‘Ringleader of the Tormentors’ Feist ‘The Reminder’ M Craft ‘Silver and Gold’ And a few favourite songs (in no particular order) The Smiths There’s a Light That Never Goes Out’ Morrissey ‘Suedehead’ Rosie Thomas ‘Wedding Day’ Josh Rouse ‘Rise’ New Order ‘Bizarre Love Triangle’ The Cure ‘A Forest’ Massive Attack ‘Protection’ Morrissey ‘Why don’t you find out for yourself’ Ryan Adams ‘La Cienaga just Smiled’ Belle and Sebastian ‘The Boy with the Arab Strap’ Snow Patrol ‘Run’ Kings of Convenience ‘I’d rather dance with you’ Josh Rouse ‘It’s the Nightime’ Massive Attack ‘Teardrop’ Marvin Gaye ‘Abraham Martin and John’ Neil Young ‘Old Man’ The Sundays ‘Here’s Where the Story Ends’ Josh Rouse ‘My Love Has Gone’ Neal Casal ‘Today I’m Gonna Bleed’ Radiohead ‘Fake Plastic Trees’ Morrissey ‘Everyday is like Sunday’ Kate Bush ‘L’amour Looks Something Like You’ Carole King ‘It’s Too Late’ Joy Divison ‘Love will tear us apart’ New Order ‘Blue Monday’ Neal Casal ‘Me and Queen Sylvia’ Rosie Thomas ‘Much Farther to Go’ Bjork ‘Bigtime Sensuality’ The Cure ‘Love Song’ Bob Marley ‘Waiting in Vain’ The Guthries ‘Season to Leave’ The Supremes ‘Someday we’ll be together’ Stevie Wonder ‘Superstition’ Ryan Adams ‘When the Stars go blue’ Leftfield ‘Open Up’ The Smiths ‘The Boy with the Thorn in his Side’ The Bible ‘Graceland’ New Order ‘Dream Attack’ The Cure ‘A Forest’ Ryan Adams ‘World War 24’ HEM ‘Stupid Mouth Shut’ Nick Drake ‘Which Will’ Ride ‘From Time to Time’ Sufjan Stevens ‘Chicago’ Caitlin Cary and Thad Cockrell ‘Something less than something more’ M Craft ‘You are the Music’ Great Lake Swimmers ‘Rocky Spine’ |
Lisa Redford
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Lisa Redford PR1152008 July 2008
Lisa Redford Releases Third Album ‘Clouds with Silver’ Lisa Redford “one of our finest singer/songwriters” (Bob Harris) returns with her eagerly anticipated third studio album CLOUDS WITH SILVER a glorious and heartfelt follow up to the critically acclaimed LOST AGAIN (2005). Featuring eleven finely crafted self-written songs CLOUDS WITH SILVER takes Lisa’s blend of exquisitely melodic acoustic music to another level. With most tracks recorded live, the album is infused with a real intimacy showcasing Lisa’s soulful and powerful voice and heartfelt lyrics. From album opener, the upbeat radio friendly “Come Back Down”, to the sweeping uplifting “Live Your Life”, through to the plaintive yearning ballads “The Boy Who…” and “Makes Your Heart Sing”, the album is full of standout tracks. Other highlights include the dreamy “Call Me” and “NY Song” which also display her dynamic and evocative voice and immense gift for melodic hooks. The album closes with live tracks “New Years Day” and “Time to Grow”. Recorded live in the studio with just her voice and acoustic guitar, these two tracks totally capture the raw heartfelt emotion of Lisa’s live performance. Recorded mostly in New York City at Monkeyboy Studios, the album is co-produced with respected producer and multi-instrumentalist Brad Albetta (Martha Wainwright, Rufus Wainwright, Teddy Thompson) who also adds some subtle sonic dimensions on bass and keyboards. The acoustic songs are also enriched by some truly beautiful string arrangements. “Makes Your Heart Sing” and “Here Alone” feature strings by one of Nashville’s most highly regarded producers David Henry (Josh Rouse, Alison Krauss, REM) and New York based violinist Claudia Chopek (Ryan Adams, HEM) created the wonderful lilting arrangements on “NY Song” and “Live Your Life”. More of New York’s most outstanding musicians guest on some of the tracks. Superb drummer Matt Johnson (Jeff Buckley, Rufus Wainwright) adds his talent to the two full band tracks and the excellent guitarist Jim Campilongo (in Norah Jones’s The Little Willies) contributes his trademark Telecaster sound to the upbeat Americana track “When You Come Home”.
On CLOUDS WITH SILVER, Redford dramatically fulfils the promise of her previous albums with her arresting vocals, refreshing melodic sound and reflective lyrics. “Like all my work, this album has been a real labour of love for me. From the writing and recording process to playing all the acoustic guitar and producing, I’ve been totally involved in every aspect” says Redford. “The songs are very contemplative and tinged with melancholy but, as the title reveals, they are full of hope and ultimately leave an uplifting and positive message.” Already in 2008 she has played some of New York’s most prestigious acoustic venues and had one of her songs, the acclaimed ‘Dragonfly’, feature in an independent movie in LA. With the release of CLOUDS WITH SILVER, further testament to her talent, Redford’s music is set to gain her an even bigger audience. Hers is striking music that is sorrowful and dreamy, but not simply for awash of studio atmosphere. Lisa’s songs, as well as her voice, have a tempered reverence that coats the sadness with an aura of beauty. Clouds with Silver is available to order from Fish Records www.fishrecords.co.uk For further information on Lisa Redford, please contact Jokat Pr email: infolisaredford@aol.com
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Maverick Magazine Review
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Lisa Redford Slipstream Parrot Records 1132003 **** Former member of acoustic duo Redford, singer-songwriter Lisa Redford segues back into the scene with this enthralling debut solo album. Recorded in Norwich with local musos Rick Lee, Pete Lee, Chris Ellis, Julian Williamson, Jay Benstead and Dave Inge, SLIPSTREAM is an amalgam of heartache, fervour and triumph, sung with authority and passion. Modern country fans will love the opening title tune; the slide guitar is straight out of the mid-1970s Eagles’ manual. Beautiful vocal, even more stirring lyrics and marvellous playing. Every song has its own source of pop effectiveness: The jangly Lot of Love is rootsy; Don’t Tell Me weaves a distinctly angular Carole King-ish melody around an end-of-relationship song-with pain and yearning so profound, you can imagine eyes moistening in the studio. The sadness and heartache rings true on the acoustic-based Silver River. These self-possessed relationship songs, with the striking colours and acoustic grooves that enhance them, do make for compelling listening. In a sea of smart female singer-songwriters, Lisa Redford is an admiral. AC |
Lisa Redford Slipstream lyrics
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Lyrics for Slipstream Slipstream You wait around forever Never making ground You get caught in all weathers Never make a sound It’s all happ’ning around you But you’re in waters still You could be taking it further But somehow never will Don’t get caught in the slipstream Don’t ever lose your way Don’t get lost in a daydream That is where you’ll stay Cos I feel that it’s time for movin’ on But it’s hard when you know it could go wrong Cos you’ve almost making it through But it’s up to you You wait around forever But you’re in waters still You could be taking it further But somehow you never will Don’t get caught in the slipstream Don’t ever lose your way Don’t get lost in a daydream That is where you’ll stay Cos I feel that it’s time for movin’ on But it’s hard when you know it could go wrong Cos you’ve almost made it through But it’s up to you You’re almost making it, almost making it, almost making it through You’re almost getting it, almost getting it, almost making it through Don’t get caught in the slipstream yeah Don’t ever lose your way Don’t get lost in a daydream That is where you’ll stay Cos I feel that it’s time for movin’ on But it’s hard when you know it could go wrong Cos you’ve almost made it through But it’s up to you But it’s up to you © Lisa Redford 2005 Hand to Hold When the day fades into night And your world is dark and cold Don’t be scared You’ve got a hand to hold When all good times have passed you by Before you know, you’re growing old Don’t be scared You’ve got a hand to hold Cos I will be the one you need When you feel alone Just trust in me and we will see We will find that open road When all you feel are tears you cry Don’t forget what you’ve been told You won’t be scared You’ve got a hand to hold Cos I will be the one you need When you feel alone Just trust in me and we will see We will find that open road When all you feel are tears you cry Don’t forget what you’ve been told You won’t be scared You’ve got a hand to hold © Lisa Redford 2005 Be Around I know you feel oh so very lonely I know you think no hope can be found Don’t lose faith cos through the lonely nights I will always be around I know sometimes things are not expected And you can’t get yourself up off the ground Don’t you worry cos in your darkest hour I will always be around Life doesn’t hang on a wrong or right choice It really depends on the way you feel inside It doesn’t matter anymore what all the people say It doesn’t matter anymore I know you think you’re just too tired of waiting For all your dreams to get up off the ground Don’t you worry cos in your darkest hour I will always be around I will always be around I will always be around © Lisa Redford 2005 Turn away This could be the only time That I have you all alone We’re much closer than before Stepping into the unknown Now my head is full of words That my mouth won’t let me say In case my feelings will be heard Scared of giving them away Never felt this way before Funny how it means much more I don’t know what you want me to say And I’m afraid that you won’t let me stay Will you comfort me when I’m lonely Will you take me in your arms Or will you turn away? Not as cool as I appear There’s a fire down below And every little thing you do Makes me more in love with you Never let my feelings show But it’s time I let you know I don’t know what you want me to say And I’m afraid that you won’t let me stay Will you comfort me when I’m lonely Will you take me in your arms Or will you turn away? Don’t treat me like a fool Don’t want to be that hurt again But I think that you feel the same This could be the only time, this could be the only time Never felt this way before Funny how it means much more I don’t know what you want me to say And I’m afraid that you won’t let me stay Will you comfort me when I’m lonely Will you take me in your arms Or will you turn away? Turn away, turn away © Lisa Redford 2005 I Wonder Lying lonely in my bed Thoughts of you fill my head And I wonder, how hard it used to be All the feelings, emotions inside of me And I wonder Do you think of me? Nearly tried to make you see But when I tried the worse it seemed In my mind I couldn’t tell Anyone of how I felt And I wonder Do you think of me? Oh Oh never knew how much you meant to me Never knew if you cared, never knew, Oh Oh Now I smile at those days When I lived to see your face Can’t believe it felt so strong Wrapped in daydreams for so long And I wonder, do you think of me?, think of me © Lisa Redford 2003 Red Eyes You turn the lights down low Try to let me know What you’ve been thinking But I see it in your eyes Comes as no surprise My heart is sinking She’s got red eyes with a blue heart Always trying to impress Your thoughtlessness, is never ending She tries to understand You never take her hand So stop pretending She’s got red eyes with a blue heart You know she’s got Red eyes, eyes, eyes, eyes And she’s so blue She tries to understand You never take her hand She’s got red eyes with a blue heart You know she’s got Red Eyes, eyes, eyes And she’s so blue © Lisa Redford 2003 Don’t Tell Me I’ve been thinking, the arms that used to hold me tight Now hang down by your side Sunday morning As you close the door without a word, What are you trying to hide? I’ve had enough of all the lies Now I can see it in you eyes Don’t tell me, tell me it’s all over now Cos I already know You look right through me and your thoughts are oh so far away You never let me in And oh so quiet and when you talk you mumble empty words That don’t mean a thing Maybe I’ve done something wrong Cos you’ve been distant for so long Don’t tell me, tell me it’s all over now Cos I already know Don’t tell me, love has lost it’s way somehow Cos I already know Don’t tell me, tell me it’s all over now Cos I already know Don’t tell me love has lost it’s way somehow Cos I already know © Lisa Redford 2003 Lot of Love You say that we should talk about it I say there’s nothing more to say We could talk about it but it just won’t go away, it’s over, it’s over I know it took a long long time to get to where we are And though it took a long long time we didn’t get too far So if you’re looking for a reason, you can see it in my eyes My life needs direction not compromise Yeah, my life needs direction not compromise You say that we should talk about it I say there’s nothing more to say We could talk about it but it just won’t go away, it’s over, it’s over I know it took a long long time to make us see the light And though it took a long long time for me it wasn’t right And if you think I’m leaving, you know I’m moving on So close your eyes and then I will be gone Just close your eyes and then I will be gone It’s gonna take a lot of love, a lotta lotta love It’s gonna take a lot of love, a lotta lotta love It’s gonna take a lot of love, a lotta lotta love… © Lisa Redford 2003 Silver River Summers’ been and gone Memory live on Thinking ‘bout the way it used to be The more and more I try To push the past aside The more I find it coming back to me And though a restless feeling grows It hurts too much to ever let it go Silver River flows by Doesn’t ask why It just reminds me of those days Silver River runs through My skies no longer blue Just becomes another shade of grey Now I’m living like A trailer for my life Waiting for my real life to start Too much time is spent Wond’ring where it went And I’m just left here where you are Still feeling like my life’s on hold Cos I miss the things we once shared so close Silver River flows by Doesn’t ask why It just reminds me of those days Silver River runs through My skies no longer blue Just becomes another shade of grey More and more each day I miss you so, more than I can say But I can’t help feeling lonely all the time You’re the only thing that’s on my mind Silver River flows by Doesn’t ask why It just reminds me of those days Silver River runs through My skies no longer blue Just becomes another shade of grey © Lisa Redford 2003 Carolina Rain We lay beside the river We watched the sun go down You watched the sunset, I wrote in my diary Imagining the next town Then tomorrow we’ll be driving Doesn’t matter where we go Oh Oh Oh Never like before, never love you more Hope we’ll always feel this way Life is like a dream when you’re here with me Hope we’ll always feel the same In the Carolina Rain Then driving through the thunder We didn’t think we’d make it The cafe and the motel, I see them clearly now And in the waterfall I fell, we laughed so hard We laughed until we cried Hope we’ll never lose the feeling The feeling is so strong Oh Oh Oh Never like before never love you more Hope we’ll always feel this way Life is like a dream when you’re here with me Hope we’ll always feel the same In the Carolina Rain We won’t ever lose the feeling The feeling is so strong Oh Oh Oh Never like before never love you more Hope we’ll always feel this way Life is like a dream when you’re here with me Hope we’ll always feel the same In the Carolina Rain © Lisa Redford 2003 Blue The wind blew hard, it was a stormy night The earth was cold, I had a chill inside Many a time I’ve been alone, but this time the stakes are grown I remember the gaze you left with me A sadder face I’d never seen Time was right for movin’ on, the wheel had turned and now you’re gone Changes come to everything You never know what each day will bring You left me blue You left me blue Sometimes you have to leave when you know the time is right But a time will come when you realise What we had was worth the fight Changes come to everything You never know what each day will bring You left me blue, You left me blue Calling you, calling you cos lovin’ you is all I know Calling you, calling you cos lovin’ you is all I know Calling you, calling you cos lovin’ you is all I know You left me blue, You left me blue You left me blue © Lisa Redford 2003 Hope never dies Sometimes when I’m alone There’s a place I go Among the olive trees I am free Staring at crimson skies Makes me feel so alive I can see for miles and miles But every time I try to lose myself and free my mind Peace inside is hard to find Blue seas so serene Clean air that I breathe Reminds me this is all I need Too late to change the past Our lives moves so fast Moments are what I hope will last But every time I try to lose myself and free my mind Peace inside is hard to find My hope never dies, My hope never dies… © Lisa Redford 2003 |
Lisa Redford News 2003
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News 2003 December 29th – Review of Slipstream posted at BestFemaleMusicians in New York December 17th – To further celebrate the release of Lisa’s album Slipstream, Lisa did a special intimate performance with special guests at the King of Hearts, Norwich. December 17th – Lisa did a live session on BBC Radio Norfolk. She performed ‘I Wonder’ and ‘Slipstream’. November 29th – Lisa’s track Be Around was played on Bob Harris’s Saturday show on Radio 2. Bob described Lisa as ‘a lovely songwriter with a great voice’ and Slipstream as ‘a beautiful debut album.’ To view the online playlists for the show click here To make a request, email or call the show: bob.harris@bbc.co.uk Tel 0500 288 291 Bob Harris, Saturdays 10pm – 1am November 29th – Lisa did a CD signing at Kulture Shock, St Benedict’s Street, Norwich on Saturday November 29th from 2pm till 4pm. November 26th – Debut album Slipstream now available Lisa’s debut album, Slipstream, is now available to buy online from Fish Records. It is the top pick. It is also available to purchase from Reveal Records, Norwich Arts Centre, and signed copies are at Kulture Shock, St Benedicts Street, Norwich. Album Launch Tuesday 25th November Thanks to everybody who came along to Lisa’s sold out launch night at Norwich Arts Centre. The gig was a very special night for Lisa and a great success, with fans treated to a 11 song set by Lisa (plus an encore). November 24th – More press, a *** review in Logo Magazine. To read reviews go to the press page. November 24th – Lisa did an interview and a live session on Radio Norfolk November 21st – First review of Slipstream in Event Magazine. To read the full review go to the press page. November 20th – There is a big feature and interview with Lisa to promote the forthcoming album Slipstream in the Eastern Daily Press Newspaper October 17th – Lisa did a special appearance at Norwich Arts Centre Live Radio Sessions September 26th – BBC Radio Norfolk August 22nd – BBC Radio Norfolk August 5th – Lisa supported It’s Jo and Danny at Norwich Arts Centre August 2nd – Lisa performed at the Cambridge Folk Festival as part of Acoustic Routes. July 21st – Norwich Arts Centre, Lisa supported highly regarded Bob Harris favourites Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter and Laura Veirs July 20th – A review of promo CD ‘Carolina Rain’ posted at bestfemalemusicians July 17th – BBCi feature and interview with Lisa July 9th – Back by popular demand Lisa performed ‘Hand to Hold’ and ‘Find What I’m Missing’ on Radio Norfolk June – There is a feature on Lisa in the summer edition of East Life Magazine. The magazine is available throughout the Eastern region in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgshire, Hertfordshire, Essex and Bedfordshire. June 24th – Lisa hosted an evening at Lounge June 6th – Guide #1 Acoustic/ambient concert April 29th – Lisa at Norwich Arts Centre, April 2003 – Lisa on Compilation CD Guide#1 Lisa’s new track ‘Turn Away’ appears on a compilation CD ‘Guide #1’ featuring some of hottest artists in the Eastern region. In the Eastern Daily Press newspaper on April 4th there was a special features in-paper spotlighting the artists. How to get the free CD In person: Exchange one token from the Eastern Daily Press Event magazine at selected outlets. Offer is subject to availability. No photocopies accepted. From Saturday April 5: Soundclash Records, 28 St Benedict’s, Norwich Out of Time, 4 Magdalen Street, Norwich Revolver Records, 77 Ber Street, Norwich Muzik Mania, Norwich Street, Fakenham Sounds, Nunn’s Way, Dereham UEA Students’ Union, Union House Reception From Monday April 7: Any EDP branch office By phone: Alternatively, if you’d like a copy mailed to you, you can order one by phone. You’ll even have an option to listen to a taster of two of the tracks before you order. Hotline 09068 858088. More details at www.edp24.co.uk February 2003 Feb 21st – Kashmir Klub London Feb 13th – Lisa’s first headlining concert at the King of Hearts, Norwich was a big success with a packed audience. During her set Lisa performed new material, songs from ‘Carolina Rain’ and great covers of Norah Jones’ ‘Come Away with Me’ and ‘Rocket Man’ Feb 12th – BBC Radio Norfolk – Lisa was back again on the radio to promote the King of Hearts concert with an interview and performance of ‘Turn Away’ Jan 17th – Portland Arms, Cambridge Jan 24th – The Music House, Norwich Jan 8th – Lisa appeared at Cambridge Boatrace as part of a singer-songwriter night. During the 30 minute set she played the brilliant new song ‘Turn Away’ for the first time. Jan 5th – Due to popular demand Lisa was interviewed on Radio Norfolk for the third time and also performed ‘Lot of Love’ and ‘I Wonder’ live. Listen out for Lisa’s tracks being played regularly on the station. To view Lisa’s news archive 2002 click here |
lisa redford news 2005
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News 2005 December 19th – To finish off a great year, Lisa headlined a BBC Radio 2 SoldonSong showcase at Norwich Arts Centre. Lisa played a short set as did lots of other very talented artists. BBC TV and Radio 2 producer Mark Hagen was MC. December 19th – Lisa was interviewed and played two songs live, Don’t Tell Me and new song Come Back Down, on BBC Radio Norfolk. December 17th – Lisa performed at a special Earthquake Relief concert at Norwich Arts Centre. Musicians and poets from around the UK gathered for a night of unique collaborations, with proceeds to help the Earthquake survivors. November 19th – Lisa was one of the special guests at Lee Gordon’s ‘Unplugged & Intimate’ show at The Music House, Wensum Lodge. November 12th – Lisa performed at Wood Norton Village Hall, near Dereham, Norfolk. November 9th – Lisa was interviewed and played two tracks live on ‘Norwich City Limits’, the Afternoon Americana show on Future Radio 105.1FM. https://www.futurefmradio.co.uk November 6th – To celebrate the release of ‘Aerial’, the new studio album from Kate Bush, Lisa performed at Norwich Puppet Theatre at a special event organised by Kulture Shock. Rob Jovanovich, author of Kate Bush: The Biography, also appeared. October 29th – Lisa plays 3 songs live with Alan Cook on Radio Allfm in Manchester. October 21st – Lisa opened for singer-songwriter Johnathan Rice at Norwich Arts Centre on Friday October 21st. Review from BBC Norfolk here. Pic below.
September 29th – Lisa headlined at Traders Club, Petersfield, Hampshire. September 28th – Lisa did a headlining show at The Cellars, Eastney. September 23rd – ‘Dragonfly’ played again on Bob Harris’s Friday show on Radio 2. September 12th – 23rd Lisa played in Vancouver and Vancouver Island, Canada. Appearances included: September 12th – Backstage Lounge, Granville Island, Vancouver September 14th – Surf Lodge, Gabriola Island, Vancouver September 15th – The White Hart, Gabriola Island, Vancouver September 16th – Surf Lodge, Gabriola Island, Vancouver September 18th – Terry Fox Benefit, Gabriola Island, Vancouver September 19th – Steamers, Victoria, Vancouver Island September 23rd – Surf Lodge, Gabriola Island, Vancouver Pic below from Surf Lodge, Gabriola Island
August 29th – Lisa performs at a special event for BBC Coast. August 26th – ‘Fell on Hard Times’ played again on Bob Harris’s Friday show on Radio 2. Bob said he was ‘a big fan’ of ‘Lost Again’. August 21st – Back by popular demand, Lisa played live on BBC Radio Norfolk. August 3rd – There is a feature and interview with Lisa on the BBCi site to promote Lost Again, click here to read it. Great reviews continue to come in for Lost Again as well as airplay in Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Spain, Austria, France, Belgium and the US. To read the reviews go to the press page. August 2nd – Lisa appeared on BBC Radio Norfolk and played two tracks, ‘Wildfire’ and ‘You Will Know’, live. ‘Lost Again’ is now playlisted on the station. July 22nd – Lisa’s track ‘Dragonfly’ was played on Bob Harris’s ‘Best of British’ show on Radio 2 alongside The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Coldplay, Sandy Denny, Richard Thompson, Nick Drake, The Kinks and many more. Lisa was the only independent, unsigned artist played on the show. Bob described the song as ‘so beautiful…a lovely track’ Lost Again Now Released Album launch
July 9th – On the eve of the release of Lost Again, and Lisa’s version of Neal Casal’s ‘Fell on Hard Times’ from the album was played on Bob Harris’s Saturday show on Radio 2. Bob described Lost Again as ‘a lovely album’. To view the online playlists for the show click here To make a request, email, text or call the show: bob.harris@bbc.co.uk Tel 0500 288 291, text 88291 Bob Harris, Fridays 12 – 3am, Saturdays 10.30pm – 1am July 3rd – To promote the forthcoming release of Lost Again, Lisa was interviewed and played two songs – Wildfire and When You Go – live on the Dave Cash Show on BBC Radio Kent. To listen to the interview click here July 3rd – Maverick magazine’s 3rd Anniversary Celebration April 16th – May 1st – Lisa completes tour of the Czech Republic and also plays at the Rock in den Mai at Werkhof Hohenlimburg in Hagen/Westfalen, Germany. For all the German fans here’s a glowing live review:
New Album Recorded May 7th – Lisa has now finished recording her second album in Manchester. The album is produced by Gabriel Minnikin, a former member of the highly acclaimed alt-country band The Guthries from Canada. An incredible musician and singer-songwriter, Gabriel has also gained major critical acclaim for his debut solo record. More details of the record and release date will be posted here on a press release soon. May 7th – Lisa’s played at Folk on the Pier on Saturday May 7th at the Pavilion Theatre in Cromer. The five day festival is one of the premier folk and roots festivals and this year was headlined by one of the folk scene’s greatest singer-songwriters Ralph McTell. More details are here April 7th – Lisa opened again for The Arlenes at Norwich Arts Centre. January 20th – Lisa did a headlining show at Traders Club, Petersfield, Hampshire. January 19th – Lisa took part at a special charity concert at the Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth. All proceeds raised went to The Disaster Emergency Committee. To read about the concert click here January 17th – Lisa appeared at The Borderline as part of the singer-songwriter festival supporting American singer-songwriter Peter Mulvey. To view Lisa’s 2004 news archive click here To view Lisa’s 2003 news archive click here To view Lisa’s news archive 2002 click here |
Lisa Redford News 2004
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News 2004 December 15th – Lisa played a set at Acoustix @ The Bedford in Balham, South London. Acoustix features performances from new and emerging acts as well as established artists. November 7th – Lisa played at the Mind Body Spirit Festival, The Wellbeing Show Launch, Royal Horticultural Halls, London SW1. Official website is here Also on November 7th Lisa played four songs – Slipstream, Silver River and new songs Wildfire and Why – live on the Dave Cash Show on BBC Radio Kent. To listen to the interview click here October 31st – Lisa appeared at London’s prestigious Borderline supporting Australian singer-songwriter Carus. October 6th – Lisa played at a special one-off show at the Norwich Puppet Theatre. Also playing was former Guthries member Gabriel Minnikin from Canada. Raised on a steady diet of Steve Earle, The Band and Emmylou Harris, Gabe has earned rave reviews for his self-titled debut album. September 23rd- Lisa did an instore performance and CD signing at Revolution Records in Diss, Norfolk. September 11th – Lisa played at the Sheringham Folk Festival Concert at St Andrew’s Church Hall in Sheringham, Norfolk. August 30th – Lisa performed at the Greenbelt Festival in the performance cafe. Headlining artists at Greenbelt included Jamelia, Lambchop, Oi Va Voi, The Handsome Family, Rosie Thomas, Ron Sexsmith and Martyn Joseph. August 26th- As part of a four-night music festival, Lisa played at Norwich Arts Centre as part of the Americana night. Also playing were The Deadstring Brothers from Detroit. 6th-8th August – Lisa played at The Spirit of Woodstock Festival in Mirapuri, Italy. Lisa featured in Maverick Magazine – out in July Lisa has an interview in the August issue of Maverick, the brilliant 100 page monthly country and roots music magazine from AAG Publishing Ltd. Maverick is on sale the 3rd Thursday of every month and is now on general circulation to all good newsagents and for sale in many HMV stores. To find out where to buy a copy, visit the Maverick site here and follow the link ‘where to buy Maverick’. Lisa appeared at Infinity Club, London as part of a showcase evening. Lisa supporting Kathryn Williams June 6th – Lisa performed at the Rainbow 30th Anniversary Party for the charity Break in Sheringham, Norfolk. May 20th – Lisa supported singer-songwriter Kate Campbell at the Soul Cafe, Maidstone. May 18th – Lisa played at a new acoustic venue in London called Viva Viva. Click here to view the website for the venue. May 17th – Lisa supported The Handsome Family at Norwich Arts Centre. During the sold out concert Lisa played brand new song ‘Wildfire’. April 13th – Slipstream is now available to buy from Out of Time Records, Norwich Tel: + 44 (0) 1603 610139. Click here to view a list of other stockists of the album. 19th March 19th – A **** star review of Slipstream in the April issue of Maverick Magazine. To read go to the press page. March 10th – Yet another glowing review, in the Spring issue of East Life Magazine. March 9th – Another great review of Slipstream by the Classic Rock Society. To read the review go to the press page. March 1st – ***1/2 stars review of Slipstream in the March issue of the No 1 Award winning country music magazine, Country Music People. February 10th – Slipstream is now also available to order from Harmony Ridge Music, California, an information resource and mail order business specializing in female singer songwriters in a variety of music genres. January 22nd – Review of Slipstream posted at Folk and Roots. To read the review go to the press page. January 14th – Lisa has contributed an article about music and songwriting to Voices and Visions January 10th – Lisa played a set at Acoustic Routes at CB2 in Cambridge To view Lisa’s 2003 news archive click here To view Lisa’s news archive 2002 click here |
Lisa Redford Music and Releases
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Lisa Redford Releases Clouds with Silver (2008) Produced by Lisa Redford and Brad Albetta
Most tracks recorded at Monkeyboy Studios, NYC Come Back Down NY Song When You Come Home The Boy Who… New Years Day All songs written by Lisa Redford © Lisa Redford 2008. Clouds with Silver is available to order from Fish Records Click here to view the lyrics to Clouds with Silver |
Lisa Redford press
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‘one of our finest singer/songwriters’ ‘It was also wonderful to discover why everyone thinks so highly of Lisa Redford. She was lovely…bright, enthusiastic and talented. She works incredibly hard and takes a hands-on role in all aspects of her career, from recording, pressing and releasing her own CD’s to booking her own tours. .. her second album ‘Lost Again’, contains a superb version of Neal Casal’s ‘Fell On Hard Times’…just voice and guitar. She exactly locates and expresses the plaintive emotion of the song.’ Bob Harris, writing about Lisa and her live Radio 2 session in Maverick Magazine Issue 56 Praise for Clouds with Silver ‘Excellent new album…a real step up in sound for Lisa, the quality and profile of the guests are guaranteed to raise her profile both here and the US, and this is an album that will bring her to an even wider audience.’ ‘a very strong and confident piece of work that deserves to be heard.’ Praise for Lost Again ‘a lovely album..I’m a big fan of Lost Again’ ‘Lost Again’ really delivers on the promise shown on her debut disc – memorable songs, strong vocals and sweet melodies combine to make an excellent album.’ ‘one of the most captivating records of its kind that I’ve received for review this year…while Lost Again is manifestly a continuation in terms of Lisa’s deeply felt yet recognisably smart songwriting, and its basic idiom remains exquisite melodic country-tinged acoustic pop, the album is definitely and consciously more “produced”, with significantly increased instrumentation and beautiful (and imaginative) arrangements to envelop Lisa’s trademark stunning voice and acoustic guitar and complement her reflective, heartfelt and emotionally-charged (without being overwrought) lyrics…the end result is heart-meltingly good…Play this rapturously good CD just once, and you’ll definitely want to get lost again (and again, and again…) in its charms, I just know it!’ ‘a well accomplished selection of songs which are personal, direct and easily accessible. Strong, distinct melodies give the tracks a sense of immediacy and are topped off by Lisa’s great voice and some excellent musical backing.’ ‘my pick of the crop has to be Lost Again – Lisa Redford. I personally would put Lisa in the same bracket as country/folk singers Iris Dement and Nanci Griffith. I will be very disappointed if we do not get to hear more from this lady with the super voice. And her talents do not just stop there, all tracks on this album, except for one, were written by Lisa Redford. If you like good music, this one is well worth a listen.’ Roy Heap, Pedal Steel Magazine ‘a wonderful cd’ East Magazine ‘this album is even better..an alt country-tinged set with zippy melodies and excellent playing all topped with Lisa’s effortlessly pure vocals.’ ‘it is that voice which is her crowning glory and sets her apart from her contemporaries. In a market awash with quality female singer/songwriters Lisa Redford is up there with the best.’ Classic Rock Society Read full review here ‘Lisa knows how to write songs that linger on longer than the length of the CD..she writes great melodies and lovely refrains.’ ‘it’s wonderful but I expected that of course’ Harmony Ridge Music, California, USA ‘there is no doubting the quality of writing and performance’ ‘a terrific record that I love a lot!’ ‘We love the Cd and have been playing it on the programs.’ Folkscene, USA ‘seems to confirm the good things I said about the debut album so it will be a pleasure to play them in my radio show here…the songs are even easier on the ear than it’s predecessor!’ ‘Lisa Redford has a good voice (Bob Harris thinks so too)..it’s fair to say they’re generally pretty melodic..overall this is actually quite promising’ ‘Concerning Lost Again, the album from the young British Lisa Redford, we have to be ‘Plain classy – roots and all..her ballady songs had an effortless feel, as if they bounced right out of her without her having to try.’
’With the onslaught of new singer-songwriters around being touted as the ‘new whoever‘, it’s easy to be sceptical about going out to see anyone new to the scene or up and coming. However, at Manchester’s Night n Day on a cold March night, singer-songwriter Lisa Redford held an audience totally captivated and cheering for more. Making her debut at the respected venue, Lisa, who usually plays solo or with the brilliant Alan Cook on pedal steel and dobro, was joined this time by James Youngjohns on violin from the lovely Manchester based band Anna Kashfi. Not a total newcomer either, Lisa has already released two highly acclaimed independent albums Slipstream and the latest, Lost Again, which was produced by ex Guthrie Gabriel Minnikin. Both albums have received airplay and praise on Bob Harris‘s Radio 2 shows and contain all original material written by Lisa as well as a stunning live cover of Neal Casal’s Fell on Hard Times which appears on Lost Again. Starting with the lilting melody of the catchy title track from the latest album, highlights in the set include the beautifully nostalgic Dragonfly with the combination of Lisa‘s finger picking and James‘ violin working especially well here, adding a moody and haunting quality. The song has already received much acclaim as it was featured on a Bob Harris ‘Best of British‘ special and it‘s easy to hear why. Lyrically, the song tells the story of a road trip and Lisa’s voice begins in a very low sultry tone during the verses before hitting an incredibly high falsetto in the uplifting chorus. Other highlights include a song from Slipstream, the wonderful heartbreak ballad Don’t Tell Me that really reveals the raw strength of Lisa’s powerful voice, and brand new song, the punchy Come Back Down, that has a very memorable hook. Lisa’s songs have a very classic feel, like she is carrying on that singer-songwriter lineage from the likes of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Neil Young. However, the songs also possess a strong Americana influence that makes her own distinct sound. Her songs to me evoke a female Teddy Thompson or Josh Rouse, and the afore-mentioned Casal, she shares that same gift for writing deceptively simple, gorgeously melodic and well-crafted songs. Inbetween songs Lisa is charming, funny and very natural, as if she’s been performing forever. Like her American contemporaries Mindy Smith and Tift Merritt, she has bundles of charisma and stage presence, possessing that same ability to leave you spellbound by the emotion of her voice and onstage personality. Live, her voice really has immense power yet great control too and reminds me of the same heart worn tender vibrato of a young Emmylou Harris. Lisa’s voice is purer with a warm timbre, but has that same raw emotion in her voice that makes you feel she has lived through all the heartbreak she sings and writes about. Having already supported the likes of Chuck Prophet, Eileen Rose, The Deadstring Brothers, The Arlenes, and Peter Mulvey, Lisa is most definitely one to watch. Don’t miss her performing at festivals this summer or on her future supports to Jeff Black, Corb Lund and Gina Villalobos. Live Review from Manchester Night n Day March 23 2006 from Americana UK Praise for Slipstream ‘a beautiful debut album…a lovely songwriter with a great voice.’ Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 ‘Slipstream is an amalgam of heartache, fervour and triumph, sung with authority and passion…In a sea of smart female singer-songwriters, Lisa Redford is an admiral.’ ‘Every so often a CD by an totally new, unknown artist comes along and just knocks you sideways. That happened for me last year when SLIPSTREAM, the debut album by Norwich-based singer-songwriter Lisa Redford, landed in my CD player.’ Read more extracts from Lisa’s interview in Maverick Magazine here ‘her long-awaited debut album, can best be described as heavenly…This album will grow and grow on you – buy it.’ ‘this is no clumsy pastiche of other people’s work, it’s a distinct and individual disc that more than stands up on its own as a strong collection of new material. This is possibly the best independent UK singer/songwriter disc we’ve heard over the past 5 years…Highly recommended.’ ‘Redford’s voice is clear and well-articulated…she demonstrates a mature songwriting style…This album should provide her with a platform on which to further build her reputation.’ ‘an absolute beauty…twelve gorgeous songs that make an instant impression. Simple, pure, mainly acoustic, it’s an album full of highs…highly recommended.’ East Life Magazine Read full review here ‘Redford never loses track of what she does best, which is create acoustic gems full of heart-felt emotion… captures Lisa’s ability to hold a listener’s attention with just her voice, words, and acoustic guitar.’ ‘(allows) the strength and sensitivity of Redford’s voice to come to the fore, a tool she interweaves with her gentle picking to maximum effect…Redford’s star will shine somewhat brighter on the wider acoustic scene in the near future.’ Folk and Roots Full review at www.folkandroots.co.uk ‘Quite simply she writes great songs which are the perfect vehicle for her stunningly beautiful voice…she’s right up there with the best of them.’ Classic Rock Society Read full review here ‘As a solo artist she exudes an angelic, almost ethereal charm; her agreeable, warm vocals simple and enticing, coupling delightfully with her palette of gentle acoustics…there’s a dedication at work beneath these dozen delightfully crafted songs that burns bright with commendable confidence.’ ‘An excellent debut-CD from an interesting Brittish artist. I long to hear her next release. If you haven´t heard her, then do!’ ‘delicate acoustic roots pop with heartfelt lyrics and a superb vocal..deserves to be bigger than Katie Melua!’ ‘a great album’ ‘This record showcases Lisa’s voice, one that could turn the bleakest Norfolk winter into a Bahamian paradise.’ Selected Press quotes ‘Sweetly angelic vocals and songs dealing with universal themes, this is a singer going places.’ East Life Magazine ‘A fine example of Lisa’s beautiful voice and songwriting talent.’ Review of Lisa’s song ‘Turn Away’ in The Event Magazine ‘An absolutely beautiful voice…her songs are simple and perfect and will be buzzing round your head for weeks after you hear them.’ BBC Radio ‘She has one of those voices that make you feel good when you listen to her… Her ability to carry a line on the acoustic guitar is first rate.’ Best Female Musicians, New York. Full review of promo CD Carolina Rain here ‘Acclaimed singer-songwriter Lisa has earned herself a reputation as a formidable talent. Don’t miss this star in the making.’ One Hundred Magazine ‘a wonderful voice’ Virgin Records ‘With an angelic voice and a shed load of talent this girl is going to go far..a born star..only a matter of time before she has world domination.’ The Biz ITV1 ‘continues to make huge waves with her sweet melancholy…a formidable talent and a star in the making.’ Norwich Arts Centre ‘Lisa Redford…conjures the kind of ethereal acoustic haze that links trip hop to folk in one seamless stroke.’ Monkey Suite ‘The brilliant Lisa Redford combines acoustic sensibilities, a unique melodic style and stunning vocals.’ Norfolk & Norwich Fringe Festival |
Lisa Redford Tour
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Tour Dates 2008 Keep checking back for added and updated dates. For the very latest tour dates, go to https://www.myspace.com/lisaredford
Lisa live at Rockwood Music Hall, NYC May 2008
Lisa live at Carlton Club, Manchester January 2008
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