Lisa Richards

With a voice described as both ferocious and sweet and a percussive guitar style, Lisa Richards writes songs of longing, loss, love and hope, borrowing from the traditions of folk, blues and jazz while carving out her own musical corner of the world. 

"Singer Songwriter for FNQ returns to Australia after 22 years in Austin and New York to make her best album" Lucky Oceans "The Daily Planet " Radio National 

"Lisa Richards is a power pack and full-on surprise package. A singer songwriter on top of her game, captured the full attention of the audience. You could hear the hearts beating and the feet keeping time."  Michael Fine Troubadour Folk Club Australia

"A captivating performer with a sly wit and an uncanny ability to touch every heart in the room while giving the intellect something to chew on. A songwriter's songwriter!"  Peter Cutler, Fiddlers Crossing California

Download  Bio (391 words)

PRESS QUOTES

"Richards is a simple yet powerful songwriter who has beautifully encapsulated the intricacies of the human condition." Emily Ritchie The Australian

"Lisa Richards Returns To Her Roots With Luminous New Album A Light From The Other Side"    Rhythms Magazine 

"low-key singer-songwriter meets old-fashioned popular song...quiet elegance..." Bernard Zuel Sydney Morning Herald 

REVIEWS AND LINKS TO COMPLETE REVIEWS

Performances 

 Telluride Bluegrass Festival  

Rocky Mountains Folk festival  

Merlefest  

Kerrville Folk Festival  

CMJ  NYC  

SXSW Austin Texas  

Shared the stage with CW Stoneking, Michelle Shocked, Chris Whitley, Toni Childs, Tab Benoit, Jimmy La Fave, Jefferson StarShip, Paul Kelly, Diana Jones, Emily Barker, Slaid Cleaves, Daryl Braithwaite, Fanny Lumsden, Kingswood .

Some of the notable venues I have played include Club Passim, Eddie's Attic , The Sunrise Theatre Fl, Cactus Cafe Austin Tx, Antones Austin Tx, CBGB's NYC, The Bitter End NYC, Tramps NYC, Lonestar Cafe, Thread gills, The Mercury Lounge, Canberra Theatre, Street Theatre, Santa Monica Pier.

DISCOGRAPHY 

Waiting to Fly 2022

I Got a Story 2020

A Light From The Other Side 2016  

Beating of the Sun 2012  

Mad Mad Love 2006  

Fragments of Truth 2003  

Undergroundling 2002  

Not Quite So Low 1998

COMPILATION CD'S

In The Shadow of a Star 2015  

The Original Cool 2014  

Crazy Minimal House Crowd 2014  

Western Beach Lounge 2014  

Santas Christmas Chill Lounge 2013  

Canapes Lounge 2013  

Bad Girls Don’t Cry 2009 (Universal)  

Mad Love Sweet Love  2009 (Universal)   

Songs from Amy’s House 2008 (Warner Music)  

Electric Moments 2007

High   Res Images