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Lisa Gentile

About Me


Call her an urban cowgirl with soul. A singer songwriter who sings from the heart and plays from the hip. Rich, sweet and soulful textures with vocal range that reaches far above the everyday girl with a guitar. Time Out Magazine, NY says Lisa "inspires quite effortlessly with a stunning voice that soars and takes you along for the ride." Lisa's released three independent CD's, "Becoming", The EP "Three" and "A Very Country Compilation" which won Syracuse Area Music Award (SAMMY) for Best Country Recording. She is curently writing and recording her fourth CD called "This Crickety Old House".
A native of Syracuse, NY, at age 10 Lisa's family transplanted to New York City so she could fully pursue a career in show business. It wasn't long before Lisa was starring in national commercials, plays and even won a couple episodes of Start Search with a perfect score. She studied at the acclaimed HS of Performing Arts and received her BA in Arranging and Composition from Bard College. Growing up in a very musical family, Lisa is no stranger to the music industry and gives most of the credit to her parents. She's been exposed to and involved in most aspects of "show business" and music production since 8 years old. The daughter of Mickey Gentile, a successful producer/writer/arranger at Motown Records and Jennifer Lambert who enjoyed a successful writing and recording career of her own on Motown and Decca Records.
Lisa actively performs in many charity events including, V-Day, Stop Homelessness in America, The American Cancer Society, New York State AIDS Ride, The Ronald McDonald House, City At Peace, Musicians on Call and The Carol M. Baldwin Foundation for Breast Cancer and and most recently founded her own charity organization “Music Heals CNY.”
Lifetime Television's newest network, Lifetime Real Women , chose Lisa to be one of 12 standout women to join the Lifetime Real Women family in representing the network in its ongoing connections with consumers and business partners. The LRW campaign will highlight the individual stories of real, "everyday" women, bringing their inspiring and entertaining perspectives to viewers across America.
Lisa continues to perform locally and regionally both solo- acoustic and with her band. You can find out more about Lisa by visiting her website at www.lisagentile.com.

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Member Since: 08/11/2005
Band Website: http://www.lisagentile.com
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

A Winged Voice Soars Feature Story

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Posted by on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:22:00 GMT

Music Mavericks Open Mic begins its third season at OPUS Lounge on October 15th

"Music Mavericks" Open Mic begins it's third season at OPUS Lounge & Restaurant hosted by local singer-songwriter Lisa Gentile Lisa Gentile's popular Open Mic "Music Mavericks" Open Mic will begin it'...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:57:00 GMT

Check out this event: Central City Crossroads Music Series

Hosted By: Lisa Gentile When: 07 Dec 2007, 08:00 AMWhere: The Persian Terrace at The Hotel Syracuse500 South Warren StreetSyracuse, NY, AustraliaDescription:Lisa Gentile Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:45:00 GMT

MUSIC MAVERICKS: THE BEST OF CONCERT FRIDAY 11/2 AT THE REDHOUSE

MUSIC MAVERICKSTHE BEST OF CONCERTFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND AT 8:00PMTHE REDHOUSE201 SOUTH WEST STREETSYRACUSE, NY (315) 425-0405Singer Songwriter Lisa Gentile hosts Music Mavericks: The Best of Concert wi...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:19:00 GMT

LISA GENTILE, DUSTY PASCAL & THE BARRIGAR BROTHERS AT THE REDHOUSE 10/5

Get your tickets in advance! This show is going to sell out fast! Click here to buy tickets http://www.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=111971 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Redhouse brings three powerhouse musical ac...
Posted by on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:03:00 GMT

New August Upcoming Themes for Music Mavericks Open Mic

New August Upcoming Themes for Music Mavericks Open MicSeptember 12th  Bruce SpringsteenSeptember 19th  Blues NightSeptember 25th  Songs of MotownOctober 3rd  Jackson Browne
Posted by on Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:44:00 GMT

Music Mavericks adopt the Coffee Pavilion as their New Home

Music Mavericks adopt the Coffee Pavilion as their New HomeSinger-Songwriter Lisa Gentile Heads Up A Community of Artists on Wednesday Evenings at the Coffee Pavilion SYRACUSE, NY, July 2, 2007  Lisa...
Posted by on Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:46:00 GMT

Open Mic Moving to Coffee Pavilion on July 11th

I am sad to say that last week Lucky Moon Cafe, the venue of my Open mic has closed it's doors. We will miss that space very much, but we've found a new home at Coffee Pavilion in Hanover Square. Th...
Posted by on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:53:00 GMT

New Upcoming Theme Artists for Cosmic Tuesdays Open Mic

June 4th - The Grateful DeadJune 11th - The BeatlesJune 18th - The EaglesSign ups start at 7PM. Each performer gets 15 minutes each. There is no cover.Look forward to seeing you there!Lisa
Posted by on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 15:22:00 GMT

SAMMY Award Winner for Best Country Recording!

Friends,I just wanted to share the the news with you that last night at The Taste of Syracuse, I won my first SAMMY Award for Best Country Recording! One year ago on May 15th, I packed a car full of ...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 14:36:00 GMT