’WHY’ video by Gwen Osmond www.myspace.com/rockoutphoto
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Lisa headlining the BBC Radio 2 ’Sold on Song’ showcase, performing ’Universe’
Video of new song demo ’Call me’ by Gwen Osmond www.myspace.com/rockoutphoto
"a lovely songwriter with a great voice" Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
"brilliant! Lisa has a great voice" Glenn Tilbrook, Squeeze
"In a sea of smart female singer-songwriters, Lisa Redford is an admiral.’ Maverick Magazine ****
Influenced by classic singer-songwriters such as Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and contemporary artists such as Neal Casal, Ryan Adams, Josh Rouse, Mindy Smith and Kathleen Edwards, Lisa is a versatile singer-songwriter whose music has been described as delicate acoustic roots pop with heartfelt lyrics, gorgeous melodies and stunning vocals.
Lisa began her music career when she sang harmonies with a band in London. She began songwriting, formed acoustic duo Redford and they began performing extensively at acoustic venues around the UK. They also made appearances on TV and radio, at the Cambridge Folk Festival, headlined many successful acoustic showcases, and supported respected songwriters Glenn Tilbrook and Mike Silver. An electronic direction was found when a third member joined and the trio earned a formidable live reputation which included opening for The Sneaker Pimps and Matthew Jay. They also had one of their songs included in a British independent film which was on general release in 2001.
In 2002 Lisa provided vocals and music for the national ITV1 series Dare to Believe and began life as a solo artist. Her track ’Turn Away’ appeared on compilation CD Guide..1 which showcased the hottest talent in the UK. She also recorded numerous live radio sessions, performed sold out headlining shows and at the Cambridge Folk Festival, wrote music for the second series of Dare to Believe, sang in a latin jazz duo and trio, and opened for The Arlenes, Boo Hewerdine, Jesse Sykes and Laura Veirs.
In November 2003 Lisa’s debut album, the self-released ’Slipstream’, came out. The album contained 12 songs all written, performed and produced by Lisa. It captured a very natural acoustic sound because Lisa wanted the recordings to be as near to her compelling live performances as possible.
Slipstream gained widespread glowing reviews, and tracks from the album received airplay on Bob Harris’ Saturday show on Radio 2 and various other radio stations around the world. In 2004 she also opened for many respected artists including Kathryn Williams, The Handsome Family, The Hot Club of Cowtown, The Deadstring Brothers and Kate Campbell and made many festival appearances in the UK and Europe. To reflect her growing profile, Lisa also headlined a BBC Radio 2 SoldonSong Showcase in December.
2005 saw Lisa tour Europe, play shows with Johnathan Rice and Griffin House, and perform at the prestigious singer-songwriter festival at London’s Borderline supporting Peter Mulvey. She also played shows and a festival in Vancouver, Canada. August saw the release of her long-awaited second album, Lost Again produced by Gabriel Minnikin, a former member of acclaimed Canadian alt-country band, The Guthries. Lost Again took her blend of exquisitely melodic country pop to another level with beautiful lush arrangements and an increase in instrumentation. Ranging from the breezy radio-friendly title track, the aching ballad When You Go, the Drake tinged Dragonfly, to the epic Universe, the album further showcased her depth of songwriting talent and made for a truly compelling listen.
Lost Again also received airplay on Bob Harris’s Friday and Saturday shows and on radio stations throughout Europe and the US. It also received great print reviews and made the Top 50 Americana albums of 2005 at Americana UK. Lisa’s song ’Dragonfly’ was also played on Bob’s ’Best of British’ special show which featured the best British songwriters. Lisa was the only unsigned artist on the show and was played alongside The Stones, The Beatles, The Kinks, Radiohead, Coldplay, Nick Drake, Richard Thompson, Sandy Denny and many others. The title track was also been playlisted on local BBC radio stations. Due to a distribution deal with Proper, the UK’s biggest independent distributors, Lost Again, and Slipstream are also now available in all good record shops.
2006 was another busy and successful year. Lisa began it by playing packed out shows opening for Chuck Prophet and Eileen Rose. Tracks from Lost Again and Slipstream also continued to receive airplay on Bob Harris’s Radio 2 shows. In Spring she toured throughout the UK and played headlining shows in the Netherlands. She also played the SWAP festival in Manchester and opened for Gina Villalobos, Corb Lund, Eve Selis, Michael Weston King, Devon Sproule, Rod Picott and Keith James. The year ended with two very exciting events. In December, Lisa played live dates at some of New York’s premier acoustic venues including a co-bill with highly acclaimed singer-songwriter Lizanne Knott. Then, she was personally invited to do a live session and interview on the BBC Radio 2 Bob Harris Saturday show. Lisa performed 3 songs live and the response was amazing.
2007 has seen Lisa return to New York twice for headlining shows and be the very special guest at a ’Bob Harris Presents..Americana’ showcase in London. She has also played headlining shows across the UK and received standing ovations and did shows with Brian Kennedy and Jess Klein. A third album is ready to be recorded and the demos will be posted up on here.
Lisa is also an accomplished and experienced session vocalist and is available for session singing and live work. If you’re a band or artist interested in having Lisa’s beautiful vocals on your record or at a live show, please get in contact. She has already sung harmonies for Americana artists Quiet Loner, Gabriel Minnikin and Garron Frith and recorded vocals for Jon O’Bir, one of the leading DJ’s at the moment who is carving the new face of the trance genre. If you’re unable to view the ’Why’ promo video, follow this link: http://www.vidlife.com/video_play_719997_why.htm
"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." Live Review at Americana UK
Lost Again and Slipstream are available to purchase from all good record shops in the UK. This includes Virgin Megastores and HMV
http://www.hmv.co.uk
You can also order online at Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk
I-tunes: http://www.apple.com/uk/itunes/store/
Smart Choice Music http://www.smartchoicemusic.com/store/Lisa-Redford-mid-1278. html
Rhapsody http://www.rhapsody.com/lisaredford/lostagain
Napster http://www.napster.co.uk/
Emusic http://www.emusic.com
music.com:http://www.music.com/release/slipstream/9/
Tescos: http://www.tesco.co.uk
Fish Records: http://www.fishrecords.co.uk
Harmony Ridge Music, USA http://www.hrmusic.com
There are more song clips at Lisa’s official site: http://www.lisaredford.com
There are also more live videos from past concerts at Youtube: http://www.youtube.com
More songs and videos at http://www.myspace.com/karljokat
Lisa Redford in Concert at the Borderline London
Lisa Redford special guest spot at the launch of Bob Harris Presents at the Borderline London
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