Lo Ra is the desire to find back the instinctive wisdom of childhood, the primary intelligence that the human kind tends to lose with maturity. The music of Lo Ra is a soft blend of chaos, sensuality, self-destruction syndrome, melancholy and delicacy.
Despite British-tinged dark melodies, Lo Ra reveals hope and optimism. The poetry of the lyrics is carried by a music inspired by grunge and trip-hop, all of it covered in a slightly gothic veil.
The band, initially took shape when Elaine Martin met Jean-Philippe Villemure. The initial plan was to record a cover of the mythic band Joy Divison, but quite fast it led them to create original material. The project was then enriched by the presence of three full-time members : bass player Martin Richard, drummer Isabelle Fortin and multi-instrumentist Martin Mantha. What was to be a simple trip between two passionate hermits has now taken a concrete form on a human scale.
November 2007 brought LoRa's first LP, « The Right Path ». Montreal's critics described the band as being « Montreal scene's greatest hidden secret » and their music as « highly inspired, with a neat production ». LoRa is planning a canadian tour for 2008 and is currently working on their up coming EP.
How are you, Lo Ra? Haven't checked in on you lately, so I swung by to say Happy Labor Day & hope you are feeling well! Listen, I have another track up on my page, "Attack Of The Mushroom People." You can hear it right now, if you'd like at: www.myspace.com/psychedelicpablo adios for now! Pablo
Bonjour !
Petit Rappel :
Nous présenterons notre tout nouveau spectacle, Drôle d'animal, pour la première fois au Francofolies de Montréal ce samedi 1er août! L'évènement aura lieu au Cabaret Juste pour Rire dès 22h00 !
Zaza Fournier ( http://myspace.com/zazafournier ) , une chanteuse venue de France assurera la première partie.
En espérant vous y voir en grand nombre !
We're moving our official Myspace Page to a brand new page! For the new record! If you want to be a friend of Marcy Playground and keep up with the band go to the new page and send a friend request! The band will be more involved with the new Myspace Page!
We're on the road all summer and fall!
New album - "Leaving Wonderland in a Fit of Rage" in stores July 7th, 2009! You can hear new songs on our new page!
6 juin 2009 RIALTO 5723 avenue du parc Montreal H2V 4H2
Description: THE KINKS Konvention II is back at marvellous RIALTO THEATER on Parc ave. corner Bernard !!! WOW !!! Bands are: PRIESTESS - XAVIER CAFÉINE - LES PSYCHO RIDERS - THE HIGH DIALS - HOLLERADO - LADIES OF THE CANYON - AMANDA MABRO & COZMO QUAZAR - DEAD MESSENGER - VICTORY CHIMES - MALCOLM BAULD