Musical Influences: John Mayer, Heart, Jann Arden, Fleetwood Mac, Matchbox 20, Tina Turner, Sara McLaughlin, Keith Urban, Melissa Etheridge, Edwin McCain, as well as Lee’s singer/songwriter friends including the talented boys in the band, GS Picard, Elizabeth Lorrey, Heidi-Jo Hanson, Mark Fisher, Jeff Root, Dave Gaudet, The Rafters, and many others still undiscovered in New England.
Personal Influences: Family, Friends, the Patriots and Family Guy!
WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING:
Lee’s “blend of cathartic, confessional sensual acoustic pop, is sung from an intimate unguarded place and resonates with a warm sincerity and driving urgency” *** Montachusett Telegram & Gazette
“Her latest CD spotlights excellent songcrafting that features Villaire’s sultry vocals as well as an outstanding group of backing musicians” *** Metronome Magazine
“The CD opens with a very playful, yet powerful, vocal performance and adds in sensuous emotions on “Ooh La La”. Next on the bill is “Still Love Me?”, which is so seductive and bluesy while showing that Villaire has some real grit behind her chops.” *** Skope Magazine
“Lee Villaire makes seriously cool music on her new cd. She has a sassy vocal style and some great songs in the folk meets blues genre. "Still love me?" is bluesy and has a distinct flavor that’s the singer’s own. "I Know You" is a soft hush of a song that tells the tale of a breakup; Villaire’s vocal is sweet and sad. Lee has made a fine album!” *** Anna Maria Stiarnell – Collected Sounds
Lee’s “fourth and latest CD “Blonde Intuition and Other Good Voodoo” includes 13 new songs that showcase Villaire’s sensual lyrics and emotive vocals” *** Worcester Telegram
NEXT BIG EVENT: A full band show on Sat., February 13th! A “Chicks for Charity” Valentine’s fundraising event at the Gazebo Lounge/Four Points Sheraton in Leominster, MA for the Heart & Stroke Foundation – with Very Special guests: Elizabeth Lorrey, The Rafters and GS Picard! Four women with their musicians, will make this a memorable evening for a great cause. The Sheraton will also be offering a discounted romantic getaway package, details to follow!
VIDEOS ON YouTube: Live videos are now up on YouTube!!
WELCOMING A NEW DRUMMER: Richard Buck brings his formidable talent on board as the new drummer in Lee’s band! He replaces Tom Ruckey, a dear friend who has decided to leave and pursue his new love of playing bass and is wished all the very best. Rich will join Lee in the studio in January and will kick off his first live show with the band on February 13th!
PREPPING FOR NEW CD: It’s official – Lee and the band will be going back into the studio this winter to record her 5th CD, targeting a launch date of April 2010. Rehearsals are now underway on nine new songs!
BULL RUN SHOW A HUGE SUCCESS: The double-bill show with GS Picard on October 10th was a great success! A slew of fans and friends came out to see Lee and Gayle with their bands, rocking the house down in the newly renovated, 300 seat Sawtelle Room at the Bull Run in Shirley, MA. The gals surprised the crowd with encore performances of Jeff Root’s classic “Zombie” and a kick-*ss cover of Heart’s “Magic Man”. Thanks to everyone who came out ~ Videos are posted on YouTube!
MONTREAL HOMECOMING: For the first time in 7 years, Lee performed in Montreal with her band on this memorable road trip playing at Bourbon Street West in August 2009! Photos are posted on this site AND live videos of the show are on YouTube. Find them here: "Hold On To Me" and "Ooh La La"
RADIO AIRPLAY: Lee's CD "blonde intuition & other good voodoo" is now being played on 30 college radio stations throughout the US including KSSU Sacramento, WVOF Fairfield, WLJS Jacksonville, KRUA Anchorage, WWUH West Hartford, WLUR Lexington, The Blaze Phoenix....
Lee and her band are showcasing her music, performing live shows throughout New England. Lee is working with Foley Entertainment and has garnished critical acclaim for this latest CD which features 13 songs, nearly all written by the self-taught Canadian songwriter who calls Massachusetts home for nearly ten years. On this release, Lee changed her name from Villeneuve to Villaire (pronounced "ville-air"), but her music continues to evolve in the same direction, highlighting her unique lyrical style that runs the gamut from sexy to playful to poignant, all emotionally delivered by this powerhouse vocalist and her talented band.
The band is: Lee on vocals and guitar, Jay Sharron on guitar and vocals, Kris Lucander on bass, Adam Bergeron on keyboard and Richard Buck on drums.
The CD is available both in regular CD format or as downloadable digital tracks at
www.cdbaby.com or at
www.amazon.com
Lee’s originally from Montreal and has been writing songs since the age of 14. She’s penned songs for Canadian blues legend Bob Walsh, rocker Alain Paquette and Scottish country band Evangeline, and released her first solo CD in 2001 just prior to moving to the U.S. Two other CDs followed, including an acoustic live recording in 2007.
Well thank you very much.I hope your new year is off to a good start also.Mine has been up and down so far.But i am trying to keep a good out look that it will be a good year. your new friend melissa.
love your songs...
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