Lisa Marshall is a Rhythm & Blues singer influenced by Motown, Soul, and Rock n’ Roll. She is vocally inspired by Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Mavis Staples and Janis Joplin. Her song writing is primarily influenced by R&B, rock, and gospel.
Marshall lived in Seattle, performing solo with her semi-hollow body electric guitar as well as with the three part harmony vocals of the Dirty Girls! She has released her first solo CD titled ‘Simple’ in May of 2008. The vocals are true to her R&B/Soul style. The songs encompass a gritty, funky vibe. Lyrically, she draws from early Blues singers speaking her beliefs & emotion on day to day living experiences. Her CD ‘Simple’ is available at her shows and various digital sites. Tracks can be heard on radio stations in The U.S. and Europe.
Marshall currently resides in Austin, Texas, and is playing regularly in Austin with her band assembled from some of the finest musicians in town; Mary Harsh on Bass, Russell Scanlon on Guitar & Johnny Radelat on Drums. The Lisa Marshall Band recently opened for the Red Elvises at the famed Continental Club in Austin . The band holds an every Thursday night residency at TCs Lounge, and are in the process of having a documentary made about the band and TCs and Soul music. The band played many highly successful shows during SXSW 2010. They can be seen regularly around Austin. Check the website www.lisamarshallmusic.com for updates. Marshall continues to search for the 3 part harmony ladies, The Dirty Girls to add to the live shows, as the band begins to set their sights on touring in the states and Europe in support of their new singles they recently recorded, which are intended to be released once a month.
Born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA, Marshall was brought up on The Beatles, Blues ala Janis Joplin, the Allman Brothers, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and her mother’s favorite, Elvis and Motown. In addition to vocals, Lisa also plays guitar, bass, flute, harmonica, drums and percussion. Her self taught nature and her adoration for strong, soulful female vocalists is experienced through her music which weaves gut belting call and answer style vocals through R&B, funky rhythms.
Before living in Seattle and Austin, Marshall also lived in Los Angeles, CA having moved there at the age of 21. It was in L.A. where she co-founded and fronted Peculiar Boogie with Rebekah Coltman (guitar) & Susan Joyner (keys)for a decade. Their band was a unique blend of female fronted Southern Rock featuring R&B style vocals and harmonies with a twist. The band played and showcased at some of L.A’s hot spots such as Troubadour, and the Roxy. Robben Ford, Koko Taylor, and Big Brother and the Holding Company are some of the acts that Peculiar Boogie supported. The band received air play in California and Europe regularly.
Marshall's drive to learn and push herself is evident by her current CD, ‘Simple’, where she is the singer, songwriter, producer, and engineer. This self produced CD ‘Simple’ has sold over 2, 000 copies and is available on CDBaby, Itunes and other digital sites.
Marshall’s live performance delivers high energy with a sincere appreciation for her audience. Look for Lisa Marshall’s debut solo album and check her website, www.lisamarshallmusic.com, for updates on single tracks, CDs and tour dates. Along with her website she also manages a myspace, www.myspace.com/lisamarshallmusic, reverbnation, artistdata, www.facebook.com/lisamarshallmusic , tumblr and a twitter account to help keep her fans and audiences updated.
www.lisamarshallmusic.com www.facebook.com/lisamarshallmusic www.myspace.com/lisamarshallmusic
Management: Lisa Marshall LMARMA5@msn.com (206)799-8152 3412 Willowrun Dr. Apt. A Austin,TX. 78704
For Booking: Contact- Lisa Marshall (206)799-8152 email- LMARMA5@msn.com
Honeysuckle Records: honeysuckle.records@yahoo.com (206)799-8152
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