Who: Lisa Hunt
When: Friday, March 1
Where: Bangalow Bowling Club
Interested?: Doors 8pm / Show 8.30pm, Tix: $20 (+bf) pre / $25 door, Avail www.kupromotions.com.au.
The hills will be alive with the sound of sweet soul music when Byron Shire’s own American Soul Sister with Lisa Hunt and her band sing it from the hilltops at The Bangalow Bowlo on Friday March 1st.
Dance the night away or sit back, watch and listen; either way you will be transformed by the voice that the critic have called ” A true force of nature”…Fausto Pirito (Russia) and “A voice that deserves to be heard in her own right” Billboard Magazine (USA).
Lisa has sung with musical legends such as Eric Clapton, James Brown, Ray Charles, Andrea Bocelli and Pavarotti; as well as Aussie icons the likes of Jimmy Barnes, Diesel, Tina Arena, Jon Stevens and Darren Percival. Lisa recalls “I once had the honor of being invited onstage (in front of 50,000 people) to sing with MIDNIGHT OIL.”
‘Forever Soul’ is a feel good spectacular filled with the very best of Motown, Soul and Funk from your favorite artists like Aretha, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations; then builds right through the night til they arrive at the Disco Inferno. Yes, it’s GOOD TIMES. Seats are limited so book early.
She began singing in that great African American tradition, the gospel church, there was laid the foundation of her soulful singing style.
Lisa went on to study voice at The City College of New York where she recieved a BFA in music.
Her debut album was ‘ A Little Piece Of Magic’. She has had songs on numerous compilations around the globe, both as singer and songwriter and has sold more than a million records. Strange for someone you’ve probably never heard of until now, but hey, that’s showbiz!
2002 found Lisa on the international chart topper LOVESTATION’s Soulstation. American sountracks compositions include HBO’s ‘Subway Stories’ (directed by Jonathan Demme), ‘Goodnight Moon’ with Lauryn Hill, Natalie Cole, Patty Labelle, Billy Crystal & Susan Sarandon. Lisa’s studio credits include sessions with famed producers Jellybean Benitez (Madonna), Toni C (Whitney), Frank Farion (LaBouche, Milli Vanilli), The Berman Brothers (Amber, Ultra Nate), many more. Her voice can be heard on several top 10 dance tracks all over the world .
She has also shared the stage with musical greats such as Eric Clapton, James Brown, Dionne Warwick, Brian May, Randy Crawford, Joe Cocker, Miles Davis, Andrea Bocelli, Pavarotti and Ray Charles.
In Australia Lisa has toured and recorded with Jimmy Barnes, Deisel, Radio Freedom, and Johnny (B.Good) Johnson.
Lisa recalls, “I had the honor of being invited onstage (in front of 50,000 people) to sing with Midnight Oil”.
As an actress she’s has appeared in several Off-Broadway Musicals including ‘Dreamgirls’ , ‘Ballad for Bimshire’, and Medea directed by Robert Wilson in New York City. She produced starred in her own production of ‘The Roots Of My Soul’. a “Bluesical”. Byron Bay’s very first musical. For the last few years she has been touring the Rhythm and Blues Retrospective ‘Forever Soul’ in Australia and the Middle East. in
In 2008 Lisa was the winner of ‘Australian Idol’s’ ‘MY MOM ROCKS’ contest for NSW. She also closed the 2008 BYRON BAY BLUESFEST with 1000’s of fans screaming for more!.
2010 Lisa’s single ‘Music Makes Me Free’ was released on Checktime Records and hit the top 20 on the Italian dance charts.
The single now appears on several compilations. 2011/12 season highlights include ‘The Gospel Show’ which debuted in Byron Bay, the Caloundra Music Festival, Yatala Jazz, Tamworth Music Fest and the Titan’s Ball and New Years Eve at Jupiter’s Casino on the Gold Coast.
2012/2013 Finds Lisa once on the global road; currently the girl to call for the most glamorous parties around Australia including Magic Millions, Collingwood Football, Linfox, R.M. Williams, The Crown Casino and more; sharing the spotlight with everyone from Delta Goodrem and John Stevens to Timomatic and Darren Percival. She’s already booked to headline at the iconic TWIN TOWNS for NYE 2013.
On March 1 Lisa and her band will be doing a very special show at Bangalow Bowling Club where she has never performed. It is a fantastic roomy space with plenty of room to sit and dance. So wear your dancing shoes and get your tickets early to avoid disappointment !
