James Blennerhassett: Double Bass, Cello.....Conor Brady: Electric Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Atmospherics.....Dave Hingerty: Drums, Percussion.....Alvin Sweeney: Producer, Backing Vocals
Influences
John Renbourn, Karla Bonnoff, Cat Stevens, Neil Young, Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Linda Ronstadt, Tom Robbins, Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, Ken Wilber, Moon in Virgo in the 12th House Conjunct Pluto, I Ching Hexagram 61
A one-time eye surgeon, another-time I Ching reader; Lisa Hake landed in her present home of County Louth, Ireland by way of Appalachian roots in the coal mining hills of Morgantown, West Virgina and then by way of bohemian influences from the new age enclave of Sebastopol, California. A singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Lisa has studied with John Renbourn and Alex deGrassi; as well as Nashville hit writer, Steve Seskin. In her debut CD, Tree Over Sea, Lisa’s lyrical inspiration runs the gamut from a Zen Koan to W. B. Yeats. Her musical matter ranges from hypnotic ballads like Lovely Lorely to “vibey-toe tapping numbers” such as In Limbo.
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Some reviews of Tree Over Sea:
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“A ruminant gestation is writ large on American-born, Louth-based singer-songwriter Lisa Hake’s debut. Bearing an uncanny vocal resemblance to Aimee Mann, Hake’s horizon is every bit as wide as Mann’s, encompassing everything from domestic violence to medieval feminism (Man-Made ), from unrequited love ( Foxglove) to the human tragedy that was the Kursk submarine accident ( Faint of Heart ). Hake’s unforced style suggests a lifetime’s exposure to everyone from Neil Young to Chrissie Hynde and Sandy Denny, yet her…arrangements would feel right at home in radio-friendly popdom.” “Music that’ll seep deep into the veins given half a chance.” --Siobhan Long, Irish Times, July 2007
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“Hake is an assured performer, with a beguiling voice and a literate turn of phrase. Watch out for her.” --Jackie Hayden, Hot Press, January 2007
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“…what Hake has come up with is a fine pop album that evokes the sounds of Fleetwood Mac and Steely Dan in more or less equal parts.” “smooth polished vocals and inventive fingerstyle guitar” --Sarah McQuaid, Evening Herald, June 2007
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Lisa Hake “is captivating audiences around the country with her mellifluous voice, soft melodies and introspective stories.” --O2 Making Waves, podcastingireland, August 2007
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Lisa has been a guest of Charlie McGettigan on Shannonside radio as well as LMFM, and BBC Ulster. You can also find her in Sing Out! Magazine (Summer 2007 issue) and Performing Songwriter (May 2008.)
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"Lisa Hake, an American now ensconced in Co Louth, has two new songs in the can. ’Relativity’ is a fine showcase for her introspective soft-rock approach, oozing confidence and panache on a track that has mellow ‘60’s overtones. ’Old Enough to Know’ is a lighter affair, a jaunty melody effortlessly delivered over a backing that has touches of bluegrass. Hake has the talent and the instinct to straddle a number of genres, from folk to indie rock, without ever falling over."
--Jackie Hayden, First Cuts Column
Hot Press vol 32, issue 03, Feb 27 2008
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Tree Over Sea can be heard at www.lisahake.com and www.myspace.com/lisahakemusic or purchased online at www.cdbaby.com/lisahake and itunes.
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View Lisa Hake’s EPK
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.. CDBABY LINK for LISA HAKE: Tree Over Sea -->
Colm Lynch and The Honeydogs ‘It’s Coming Down’ Single Launch + Special Guests – The Last Tycoons At The Button Factory Sunday 29th June Doors 7.30 €10
Single available for download from Monday, July 7th
Have you managed to get your guitar hands on a G7th capo yet?! If not, then you're missing out and you should come and have a look and get in touch if you're interested!
liked your set in the the ON the verge some weeks ago where we shared billing. Sorry i didnt reply to your kind add and comment sooner. hoping this finds you well and happy!
I hope you don't mind me letting you know that Paul Hourican plays a number of dates around Irelands in March / April to promote the release of his debut album 'LET THE ENEMY IN' out Nationwide through Hurricane Records/Warner Music Ireland on Friday March 7th. The current single 'ONE STEP FORWARD' is NOW available for download from iTUNES and all other digital stores. Check out Paul’s profile to hear the new single and for all up to date information on other live appearances and news.
Thanks for your time and hope to see you at a gig soon!
Hurricane Records Team http://www.paulhourican.net
Hi Lisa Hake, Fantastic Songs you've got there, you've "brightened up" our whole day, we wish you every success. Hey!! you should allow HTML, we've got some great ones... naw... just kiddin' ...but seriously... dez.
Hey there, lovely tunes! It's a shame you didn't come and jam after dinner on Wednesday, would have loved to hear that live.
I've posted some info. on the Create Ireland forum, but it's moderated and I don't think it's gone up yet... Some of it was about the seminars in Belfast Nashville but I'm sure you already know about those! The other post was about nbmc media's Second Life gigs - they're on myspace (http://www.myspace.com/noboundariesmusicclub) so take a wee look!
P.S. Soularia performed their unreleased Track "Life Is Unbelivable"on a 2 square meter balcony on the Reeperbahn in Hamburg. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_jsLIo3zcg, and if you like, leave a comment and / or rate it on the utube site
Geat music Lisa! I'm the guy from the An Tostal Song Contest by the way. Looking forward to getting your album for my radio show.Thanks for having me in your space.
