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Before stepping out as a solo artist in 1998, Lisa toured as a side person for many Canadian original music artists across North America and Mexico, the highlight being a bizarre jam with Harry Dean Stanton in L.A.! Early studies as a youth in Classical and Big Band music was followed by training in South Indian music, Contemporary Improvisation and Jazz Composition. Akin to a renaissance artist, Lisa also is the improvising composer with Toronto Playback Theatre; facilitates various workshops; records and produces other artists and is committed to her arts based work with youth. about live ... "... a perfect balance of worldly sounds, musical finesse and passion ..." F. WALL, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, EDGE OF THE WORLD FESTIVAL, HADAI GWAII, BC "... originality in compositions ... exceptional voice, energy and spontaneous rapport with audience ..." JP ELBAZ, DIRECTOR, ALLIANCE FRANCAIS, CHENNAI, INDIA "... strong, pure voice and pleasing stage presence ... fluent piano and saxophone playing ... superb new CD Roam ..." KERRY DOOLE, TANDEM NEWS, TORONTO "... earthy, expressive and strong ..." THE TORONTO STAR " 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 "a sound all of her own ... no musical boundaries ... wild creativity ... songs fly high with emotional power, waves of shimmering aural euphoria ... " PETERBOROUGH EXAMINER "... poetic lyrics and a strong voice ..." OTTAWA CITIZEN "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 "... 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 ... "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 (you can quote that!). 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 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 "... he 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 " 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 "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 |
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About the album: ROAM
PRESS PHOTOS
NOW MAGAZINE Roots pop artist Lisa Patterson has been around the world working with musicians from many cultures, but right now her most treasured collaborators are Toronto youth. Her latest project is her June 29 Youth Express benefit show for Sketch, a local arts organization offering visual arts workshops and studio access to street-involved and homeless kids. MORE
EYE MAGAZINE "Why don't we save the Earth?" sings precocious 12-year-old Mitchell Allen, sounding like the next Randy Newman, albeit a less cynical one. Mitchell is one of five songwriters aged 16 and under sharing the stage at Hugh's Room on the evening of June 29 as part of a Youth Express! event organized by singer-songwriter Lisa Patterson. MORE
VANCOUVER PROVINCE This is all mixed up but Patterson makes it all make sense. Originally from Vancouver, now living in Toronto, her bio stresses a family upbringing with Scottish and Romanian roots. Sure enough, Patterson's second album has gypsy and celtic elements but there also is jazz and the faint influence of drums 'n' bass. MORE
GEORGIA STRAIGHT, VANCOUVER Former B.C. resident Lisa Patterson relates her globetrotting experiences via fluid production, sultry grooves and exotic musical influences on ROAM. The Toronto-based musician celebrates the release of the disc, her second, this Tuesday (July 13) at the Media Club. MORE PETERBOROUGH EXAMINER Toronto musician Lisa Patterson is creating a pattern of great music. Roam is evidence of an artist who clearly wants to create a sound all her own. In the mind of Lisa Patterson, there are no musical boundaries. MORE
INK 19 MAGAZINE Everyone has heard the saying, "think globally, act locally." Canadian singer Lisa Patterson's latest CD, Roam, is infused with that kind of thinking. Patterson's songs are focused on personal concerns like romance, life, death and how it all fits together. MORE GUELPH UNIVERSITY ONTARIAN The first impression that comes from this album is its uniqueness. This almost seamless blend of jazz and what seems like Indian or Eastern European music is very intriguing. I couldn't help but tap my foot and sing along upon my first listen. The melodies are interesting and intricate and are well balanced by the lively percussion and fluid instrumental backgrounds. MORE
NORTH SHORE NEWS LYRICS, and the messages they convey, are extremely important in Lisa Patterson's scheme of things. Her new album Roam is full of a global esthetic that brings together many different sources. While she wants her songs to be heard by as many people as possible she says there is much more at stake. "The philosophy that I'm trying to spread is 'let's take the time to try and understand each other. Let's try to connect with each other because our world is a really funny place.' MORE |
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