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Louise Dodds

Singer/Songwriter

About Me

"Far and away the best female vocalist of the night" Evening News
Based in Scotland, young singer/songwriter Louise Dodds has been taking her original material of jazz, pop and soul infused songs around the UK and beyond.
Since the release of her eponymous debut album in December 2005, Louise Dodds has been invited to play at many prestigious venues, including two headline spots at London’s Pizza on the Park, has toured the UK and appeared at many festivals.
The album, released on independent label DS Records, has received great acclaim and been featured on many radio shows, both BBC and independent. A live telephone interview was also broadcast on the BBC Radio Leeds show “The Live Lounge” via Pizza on the Park.
Her new material is all completely original, and fuses her love of jazz and soul. She is currently out in the Middle East, performing and writing material for her new album, and will be back in the UK shortly to tour and record. The new album is due to be released at the beginning of 2009.
As well as writing for herself she is also regularly asked to write for other artists, and in May 2007 was commissioned to record and perform two songs for a short film.
The songs featured on this page are all original compositions.
Louise has been lucky enough to play with some of the country's top musicians, and collaborates regularly with Edinburgh based pianist Tom Scott
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Member Since: 9/30/2005
Band Website: louisedodds.com
Influences: Annie Ross, Amy Winehouse, Julie London, Annie Lennox, Carmen McCrae, Mark Murphy, Ella Fitzgerald, Monk, Parker, Miles, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Jacques Brel, Nina Simone, Isley Brothers, Sly and the Family Stone, Etta James, Anita O'Day, Aretha Franklin
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Oh Man

Well we've been over in Oman for almost two months and its going great. Really learning a lot from performing 6 nights a week, and learning an incredible amount of songs! Also getting more material re...
Posted by Louise Dodds on Wed, 21 May 2008 12:58:00 PST

New songs

Have finally finished off my first batch of original songs, which is very exciting. Any feedback on them would be great. And thanks to those involved: Tom Scott, Calum Mcintyre, Johnny Copland and Ant...
Posted by Louise Dodds on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:37:00 PST

UK Tour

Hi Now that the album is finished we are about to embark on a 5 date uk tour..... 30th Jan     Live on the Park, London 1st Feb      The Jamhouse, Edinburg...
Posted by Louise Dodds on Sun, 15 Jan 2006 03:24:00 PST

Album

I'm busy working on my first album at the moment. We're going into the studio (Sound Cafe) in the first week of November and hope to have it ready for release by December. Its going to be a mix of jaz...
Posted by Louise Dodds on Mon, 24 Oct 2005 05:03:00 PST