QUOTES & REVIEWS: LISA PATTERSON
about live performance
“Patterson sung to the heart - the emotion was tangible”
The HINDU ERGO, SOUTH INDIA
“… earthy, expressive and strong …”
THE TORONTO STAR
“… originality in compositions … exceptional voice, energy and spontaneous rapport with audience …”
JP ELBAZ, DIRECTOR, ALLIANCE FRANCAISE, CHENNAI, INDIA
“… strong, pure voice and pleasing stage presence … fluent piano and saxophone playing … superb new CD Roam …”
KERRY DOOLE, TANDEM NEWS, TORONTO
“heartfelt and convivial … well enjoyed … a delight”
SERGE APRIL, CANADIAN AMBASSADOR TO HOLLAND
about recordings
“ … strong songwriting evident of a personal vision … fascinating … a bold blend … ”
☆☆☆☆ stars, VANCOUVER PROVINCE
“some use the elements of European and Indian Folk traditions as ornamentation, but Patterson brings them together to suggest a harmony that is all too lacking in this world ”
INK 19 MAGAZINE, FLORIDA, USA
“ poetic lyrics and a strong voice …”
OTTAWA CITIZEN
“a sound all of her own … no musical boundaries … wild creativity … songs fly high with emotional power, waves of shimmering aural euphoria … ”
PETERBOROUGH EXAMINER
“… refreshing change from the mainstream … Patterson’s voice is incredibly unique - both pure and gritty…”
THE GUELPH UNIVERSITY ONTARION
“… sultry grooves and exotic musical influences … make sure you go with a designated driver…”;
GEORGIA STRAIGHT, VANCOUVER
from fans & industry
“I am a pretty big music snob and it's been a while since anything perked me up. It's great to know that there are people out there willing to go the extra mile on music projects”
Alan Marsden - Ottawa Folklore Center School of Music Coordinator
“Unique, masterful music. Your skills are top notch. And you lose yourself in the music, which is inviting and engaging and sexy.
Talent always is”
Virgil Scott - Producer of David Clayton Thomas
“ Your ROAM album is wonderful - I re-visit it quite regularly. Even our 20 year old son thinks that it is a cool album (no lie)”
Richard Nunes, Peterborough
“ your band was Fantastic, they were tight and professional and the quality sounded just like the CD. You have a very unique sound. My friend said that you sounded a little like KD Lang gone to India with some sort of ethnic influence”
Vivian Baumann Vancouver BC
“ your CD ROAM goes EVERYWHERE with me, the car, at home and at my office! It is the freshest, most original, infectious music I've heard in a long time. Your musicality, singing, variety of instruments … right thru to the mix is very impressive!”
John Frechette, Toronto
“I love your voice! The first 2 songs are quite creative and I was getting a Jane Siberry groove, which is an extreme compliment from me. She's a genius.”
Nancy Robinson, Ontario
“… he (DJ colleague) came rushing into the studio asking, who is this?
She has the most fantastic voice!”
DJ Bob Pomeroy about colleague DJ Mark at WMNF, Florida
“I had the chance to see Lisa and her ensemble play at Hugh’s Room and was truly blown away. Truly grooving”
Julie Wilson, Toronto
“I heard Lisa and the band in Peterborough and I have to say that I have never heard music anything quite like it and I love it! And so I really want a CD”
Sharon Kaye, Peterborough, ON
“’Great Spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds’, that’s my favorite Einstein line … you are definitely in the ‘Great Spirit’ department and far from mediocre - Play On !!!”
Melanie Baker, Squamish BC