Lisa Richards, Folk Nouveau chanteuse writing songs that explore the inner and outer world through a melting pot mix of sounds that include folk, jazz, country and blues. She recently moved home to Australia after a very extended stint in the USA. Appearances in the USA include Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, Kerrville Food and Wine Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival, Merlefest, SXSW, College Music Festival (CMJ). Her songs have appeared on CD’s alongside Adele, Nina Simone and Corinne Bailey Rae as well as being heard in film and television. She has shared the stage with a number of artists including Michelle Shocked, Paul Kelly, Chris Whitley and Toni Childs.
**** (4 stars)…..a tour de force of unflinching and honest writing. A strikingly original and beautiful album.” – David Costello Brisbane Courier Mail
‘Breathtakingly beautiful, the album is a joy to listen to, and Richards a pleasure to journey with.’ Hannah Teape Davis tone-deaf.com.au
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Lisa Richards– www.lisarichardsmusic.com
Friday May 16th -12.30pm – 1.30pm
Smiths Alternative Bookstore
76 Alinga Street, Canberra, ACT 2601