Adult Contemporary

10 MP3 Songs
POP: Today's Top 40, URBAN/R&B: R&B Pop Crossover



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LISA BATTLE
SINGER / SONGWRITER
2006


InHerVoice Records
press bio

Contemporary Pop / R&B artist ; debut self -titled solo record released in 2006.

Lisa is currently performing with her own band
"Lisa Battle Bandâ in the San Francisco Bay Area along with the popular event band âAllstar Jukeboxâ who has formerly backed âAmerican Idolâ contestants.
In between shows and CD events, Lisa writes, performs and
collaborates with other artists as well and been recognized on numerous recordings with artists / songwriters;

Hal Blaine (MGM), Tiran Porter (Doobie Brothers), Eric Martin, Ronnie Montrose, Lydia Pense & Cold Blood, Eddie Money, Scott Van Zen, Dave Mathews, Marc Bonilla,
Norton Buffalo, Carl Wheeler (Tony, Toni, Toneâ), John Di Nicola (âTime of My Lifeâ#1hit from âDirty Dancingâ soundtrack), Jimmy Hobson (Celine Dion), Jubu (Whitney Houston/Frankie Beverly),Troy Lucketta (Tesla), Kevin Hedges (âTed 302â Live 105 Radio band, âAt Risk Soundtrackâ), Mick Gillette & Skip Mesquite (Tower of Power), Sundra Manning (Ledesi), Cedricke Dennis (Ledesi),
Billy Johnson (Santana, Robin Ford), Les Dudek (Allman Brothers, Cher, Stevie Nicks, Boz Scaggs),
âPure Ecstasyâ(Bay Areaâs â# 1 choice for Soulâevent),âNice Jacketâ, âMotor Cityâ, âThe 25th Hr.â, Big Brother & The Holding Company.


Quotes...................

â A magnificent and versatile singer, Lisa is a bright beacon of soul and melodicism, equally radiant on-stage or on CDâ. Jude Gold, musician & editor-Guitar Player Magazine

â Lisa has a very soulful voice. She has the ability to rock hard then keep the same energy of
emotion on a balladâ.
Skip Mesquite, sax player, âTower of Powerâ

â I was looking to invest my resources in a great female singer. When I first heard Lisa, I was blown away and immediately decided to work with her. She has exceeded my expectations and continues to amaze me with her singing and songwriting talent on this world class CDâ.
Brian Wachorst, SF Booking.com


â Lisa is one of the best singers Iâve been around. She really knows how to work a songâ.
Cedricke Dennis, Bay Area guitarist




ABOUT THE CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
New Release January 2006

âInHerVoice Recordsâ is proud to presentâ¦Lisa Battle.
Yes, it has arrived, her debut solo, self-titled CD; 4 years in the making and worth every note. 10 songs of soulful pop with a taste of rock, Lisa gives songwriting a new comeback.

The Bay Area based singer/songwriter carefully chose tunes to stay away from the ever changing music trends- to stay honest in her lyrics and far from the "Too Young To Know" syndrome of musicians today. Lisa has done her homework. âKeeping an emotional story that gets to you close enough to want to share it" is why Lisa writes music
as she grew up listening to movie scores,jazz and R&B. Her songs give us stories about hope,staying grounded and knowing that love is always nearby; emotions that are truly felt here.

Many artists have played their amazing talent and simple beauty on this record.
Norton Buffalo gives a huge heartfelt harmonica solo on âCounting The Daysâ.
Awesome rhythm and solo guitar work from Bay Areaâs Cedricke Dennis are felt
with smooth grooves throughout the record not to mention some beautiful acoustic
sounds. Grammy winner Carl Wheeler from the Toni's plays incredibly beautiful
solo/ improv work and had the chance between tours with Frankie Beverley to be in the studio long enough to play on 3 tunes! Mike Vanderhule, Bay Area drummer, was the perfect choice to capture the slams the project needed to put that glass finish on the tunes. Ken Harrill plays the perfect guitar solo on âRainâ with that LA studio vibe feel. The big boomy, âin the pocketâ
sounds of Tiran Porter was what put him on the map with the Doobie Brothers.
Now Lisa has the joy of his talent on the first tune âAinât Thru Lovinâ U as well as
a few others. Kevin Hedges from the Live105 band, âTed 302â put his sweet emotion
on piano on âLittle Girlâ, âWhen Rivers Riseâ, âRainâ and âWhen The Memories
Fadeâ that started this project a few years ago. Jubu, a world-class session guitarist
came in the studio, sat down and played the acoustic solo on âCounting The Daysâ
in one take, truly amazing. Singer Loralee Christensen, whose talent goes from
âNashvilleâ sessions to Television commercials and CDâs of her own really kicks
butt on âWhen Rivers Riseâ along with Christian singer Linda Thorp.
Nate Pitts laid down some grooves that are truly memorable, from
the beginning basic track sessions to performing with Lisa in her band.
Singer/ songwriter Simon Russell collaborated very nicely on âDonât Wanna Loseâ
and âOne Of These Daysâ. His specialty is pop/soul and a lot of fun to hear.
Saxophonist Zac Johnson gives great solo performances on âRivers Riseâ and âAinât Thru Lovinâ U â with his arrangements being a trademark.

Long time friend & Co-producer / Engineer Rick Barretta adds the finesse that each song needed.

InHerVoice Records, January 2006.