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About Me

Originally from the Boston area, Lori is a veteran pianist, singer/songwriter. Throughout the nineties, she was playing keys and singing harmonies for the Boston-based bands, Bee Charmers(acoustic pop/rock) and Upper Level Garage(Motown/blues). Since the release of her solo CD, Bound, in 2003, Lori has spent the better part of this decade performing as a soloist in the New England area. Her musical contributions can also be found on the CDs of various local artists.Lori has been described as a cross between Joni Mitchell, Aimee Mann and Alicia Keys. With her soulful vocals, thoughtful lyrics and lush piano work, she has all the ingredients for creating beautiful music.Her newest CD, 'Mystery' was released in February 2009. This album is piano based, with songs of love, loss, gratitude and other facets of the human experience.Instrumentation Lori Diamond - piano/vocals Fred Abatelli - guitar/bass/vocalsAdditional musician friends that have been sharing the stage and/or studio with Lori are: Phil Punch - percussion Oen Kennedy - Guitar AL Cath - Guitar Kim Jennings - Vocals Carrie Rowan - Vocals Lyn Ferguson - Vocals Stuart Ferguson - Vocals Linc Merrihew - percussion Eric Kilburn - Lapsteel/MandolinDiscography 'Bound' - released in 2003 'Mystery' - released in February 2009

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Member Since: 29/01/2007
Band Website: LoriDiamond.net
Band Members: Core members are - Lori Diamond Piano/Vocals,Fred Abatelli Guitar/Bass/Vocals............Musicians on 'Bound' 2003:.... Lori Diamond on piano and vocals, Andy Pinkham on Guitars and Linc Merrihew on drums..............Musicians on 'Mystery' 2009:..... Lori Diamond on piano and vocals, Fred Abatelli on guitar, bass and vocals, Oen Kennedy on guitar, Al Cath on guitar, Eric Kilburn on mandolin and lapsteel, Phil Punch on percussion and Linc Merrihew on percussion. Additional harmonies beautifully provided by: Kim Jennings, Carrie Rowan, Lyn Oconor Ferguson and Stuart Ferguson.

'ALONE' Track of the day!
Influences: George Winston, Liz Story, Karla Bonoff, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Steve Miller, Indigo Girls, Boston, Susan Werner, Diana Krall, Sara Maclachlan, Carole King, James Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt, Fleetwood Mac, Dixie Chicks, Sting, Blossom Dearie, Norah Jones, Van Morrisson, Marvin Gaye, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morrissette, Alison Krauss, Nickel Creek, and so many more!
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Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

WILD Review from WILDY'S WORLD!!!!

Holy Moly! Many thanks to Wildy Haskell, a great writer, and a thoughtful listener. Please visit Wildy's blog - it's super cool!http://wildysworld.blogspot.com/2009/06/review-lori-dia mond-mystery.ht...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:15:00 GMT

TONIGHT - PIXY103.com!!!

Sunday night on Homegrown from 10p-midnight - where you can listen live at www.pixy103.com! 'Mystery' will be featured this evening on Pixy103 - listen between 10-midnight! THANKS!We are also proud t...
Posted by on Sun, 31 May 2009 11:12:00 GMT

METRONOME MAGAZINE REVIEW of 'MYSTERY'!!!

Doug Sloan at Metronome wrote this lovely review of 'Mystery' in this month's Metronome. Pick it up at your local music store or studio - it's chock full O'goodness!Lori DiamondMystery10 Song CD Myst...
Posted by on Fri, 29 May 2009 13:59:00 GMT

BOSTON MUSIC SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW!!!!

http://www.bostonmusicspotlight.com/article.php?id=2221Fred and I are thrilled to appear in this month's online issue of Boston Music Spotlight - check it out!!!Thanks!Peace and light, Lori
Posted by on Fri, 29 May 2009 13:14:00 GMT

AIRPLAY - THIS SUNDAY on RADIO CRYSTAL BLUE!!!

I'm thrilled to be getting airplay on these internet stations - it's super cool! WGMU- Independents Uncovered- on MyspaceThe Songwriter's Network - www.musictogousa.comWMPG 90.9fm and 104.1fm - Woman...
Posted by on Thu, 14 May 2009 17:03:00 GMT

Garage Band - it's pretty neat!

Awards!Best Female Vocals in Acoustic, week of 9Mar2009 Best Female Vocals in Acoustic, week of 20Apr2009 Best Keyboards in Acoustic, week of 20Apr2009 Best Melody in Acoustic, week of 20Apr2009 Best ...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:32:00 GMT

Trying a new Widget...

Posted by on Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:59:00 GMT

My PODCAST INTERVIEW on LYRICAL VENUS!

This is the interview/podcast from Heather Miller, the host of Lyrical Venus Radio Hour. Check it out! Hey Lori! Thanks so much for the great interview! The recording is now available in podcast for...
Posted by on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:12:00 GMT

Stuart Ferguson & the Fashionistas!

If you haven't heard/seen Stuart yet, it's definitely time. His songs are extremely well written and his voice, well, it's like buttah. I just posted some videos from a gig we did together last fall...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:03:00 GMT

LYRICAL VENUS RADIO HOUR!!!

I was just lucky enough to have a really cool interview with Heather Miller - the hostess with the mostess. She hosts a weekly radio show/podcast that showcases women songwriters from all over the co...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:54:00 GMT