Lysa Flores, a first generation Mexican-American, has been a pioneer in the “EastLos” alternative scene since her teens and was named by Newsweek as one of
“20 young Latinos to watch in the new millennium”. A woman of many talents, Flores is a singer songwriter, activist, actress, producer and started her own label BRINGYOURLOVE records in 1998.
Refusing to be categorized by society's stifling labels, she moves easily through musical genres and art forms with a unique style. She has toured extensively both the US and Europe and has recorded and collaborated with such luminaries as indie-rock legend Jonathan Richman, Tex-Mex superstar Flaco Jimenez, John Doe, Peter Case, David Hidalgo(Los Lobos), guitarist Bill Frisell, and drummer D.J. Bonebrake (X, the Knitters).
For her starring role in the critically acclaimed film Star Maps (Fox Searchilight), Flores earned a “Best Debut Performance” nomination from the Independent Spirit Awards. Flores also served as the films Musical Director (which was the first feature film highlighting a track by folk cult-hero Nick Drake)and produced the ground breaking soundtrack (Geffen records)along side oscar winner Gustavo Santaollaya (Brokeback Mountain).
Additionally, Lysa was the lead-guitar player in seminal L.A. punk-pioneer Alice Bag's all-female group, Stay at Home Bomb, as well as having toured the globe as a vocalist for performance-artist El Vez. In 2008,Lysa's trio (featuring Marco Renteria from the Jaguares and Alfredo Ortiz from the Beastie Boys) brought live music to Chicano-alt bar EastSideLuv in East LA's Boyle Heights' district and began a weekly Friday-night residency to standing-room only crowds.
Lysa Flores returns with her third solo release Bring Your Love (2009)featuring a duet with her child hood idol , John Doe of X.
Lysa Flores
Cantante, letrista, guitarrista, productora, activista, actriz y fundadora de su propia casa disquera. Lysa Flores refleja en sus letras lo que vive y expone sus preocupaciones sociales de una manera inteligente, poética y auténtica. Sus raíces chicanas están vertidas en su propuesta sincera y en su personalidad fuerte y carismática en el escenario.
Forma parte de la primera generación mexico-americana. Es pionera en la escena musical alternativa en “East Los”, este de Los Angeles, desarrollándose con facilidad en distintos géneros musicales y artísticos. Ha grabado y colaborado con célebres músicos como el legendario Jonathan Richman, Flaco Jiménez (Tex-Mex), John Doe, Peter Case, David Hidalgo (Los Lobos), con el guitarrista Bill Frisell, y con el baterista D.J. Bonebrake (X, the Knitters).
La voz de Lysa Flores es de una intensidad demoledora. Su voz viene de muy hondo, es un contundente puñetazo de fuerza y alegría. En ella hay garra, actitud, presencia.
QUE BUENO QUE VIENES PARA LA FIL,NOS DA GUSTO QUE VENGAN BANDAS DE CHICAS PARA ESTOS LARES,YA QUE AQUI SOMOS MUY POCAS Y MINIMOS LOS ESPACIOS QUE SE NOS ABREN,PERO LA COSA ES NO RENDIRSE Y A DARLE FUERTE A LA MÚSICA QUE ES LO QUE NOS MUEVE.
Hey Lysa Flores, How are you? I hope you are well. My girlfriend just directed my first music video. It's her first film. Let us know what you think! She also built my website and she's hot too! Guess I won the girlfriend lottery.
Its been a long time since we last saw you. Thank you for stepping in with Fredo and performing tomorrow night. Hope you enjoy the vibe and will want to come back in 2010. Stay in touch.
The wait is over!!! Sunday October 18th, 2009 is the date for the 1st
Annual L. A. KISS EXPO. This is a perfect time to celebrate an all day
event of new album releases by KISS, ACE FREHLEY and BRUCE KULICK. What
an exciting time for KISS ARMY members everywhere! There will be KISS
merchandise, a KISS costume contest, KISS trivia and much, much, more!
This event includes special guest and legendary guitarist BRUCE KULICK.
Bruce will be doing a Q&A and signing autographs and if we're lucky
we might get him onstage to play a few classic hits. Book Author and
special guest WENDY MOORE of "Into the Void" and now unveiling her new
book "Out Of the Void". Wendy will be doing a book signing and a
Q&A for the fans. This years event will include L.A.'s own "VENUS
ENVY" one of the hottest bands on the Strip! "School of Rock" has
joined up with the L.A. KISS EXPO and rock guitarist Bruce Kulick will
be rockin out the kids! FIFI LARUE will be performing, and finally
hold on to your seats... The hottest tribute band in the land "PRISS",
will be performing an awesome set of KISS tunes! LA KISS EXPO AT LAX MARRIOTT!!!
