Immersed in the haunting emotion of Gordon Lightfoot's iconic ballad ‘If You Could Read My Mind,’ award winning Canadian Folk-Country troubadour Lisa Richard brings you on an introspective musical journey through miscommunication and heartbreak. The studio recording was inspired by a standing ovation from peers and fans at the Stan Rogers Folk Festival. Scott Ferguson of FMP Matrix (producing, mixing, mastering, drums), Warren Robert (orchestral arrangements, lead guitar) and Dana Westall (bass) joined Richard on the recording to create a magically cohesive sound.
New Mills, New Brunswick born and Halifax, Nova Scotia based, Lisa Richard is at home in front of an audience with her guitar. Whether she is performing at a community fundraiser to showcasing at the East Coast Music awards or sharing the stage with Vince Gill and the Time Jumpers, Lisa Richard captivates listeners with her powerful vocal range, inspiring story and true passion for music and life. Her cover of ‘Jolene,’ which was performed in Nashville, alongside Vince Gill and The Time Jumpers has reached over 140,000 people online.
Richard is regarded as “a soulful Anne Murray” (Devon O’Day) and her vocal stylings have also been compared to the likes of Cher, Wynonna Judd and Tracy Chapman. Richard’s genre extends across folk, country, pop and rock and she's performed for audiences across North America and Europe.
They say heroes come in different uniforms, and for Lisa Richard, that truth holds profound significance. Her song Uniforms (Promises Kept) was born from her personal experience surviving a near-fatal accident. It pays homage to the heroes who come into our lives and leave an indelible imprint.
“Life has its ups and downs, and we all get a chance to choose how we respond and react to situations,” says Richard. “‘Sunday Confession’ (from Promises Kept, co-written with Rick Tiger & Jeff Wanex) is really about letting go of stuff by the end of the week and getting it off your shoulders or you will start the next week with a Monday morning blue.”
Promises Kept is produced by CCMA Hall of Famer Jason Barry & Pumkin’ Patch Studios’ Danny Bourgeois. Uniforms achieved rotation on Sirius XM CBC Country radio and was also featured on WSM Grand Ole Opry radio. Promises Kept was nominated for the 2022 Country Recording of the Year at the Music Nova Scotia Music Awards and Lisa Richard was nominated for Country Artist of the Year in 2018. ‘Uniforms’ was named the 2018 CIOE East Coast Music #1 song of the year.
Lisa Richard has won the CBC Searchlight Top 10 Regional Contest (Nova Scotia) and was a nominee for multiple Josie Music Awards and International Singer Songwriters Association Awards. She’s recently showcased at NewSkool Rules in the Netherlands as well as the 2023 East Coast Music Awards, 2023 CCMA Music Awards and 2023 Stan Rogers Folk Festival. Lisa looks forward to showcasing at the 2024 East Coast Music Awards.
“Her voice, deep and powerful, lends itself well to the Janis Joplin songs that she has become known for performing.”
— Denise Surette, Bedford - Sackville Observer
“Lisa’s version of this iconic song is as genuine as it gets, with a flawless arrangement, bravo!”
— Todd Veinotte - CityNews Halifax
“We love to play Lisa’s toe-tapping, finger-snapping, inspirational with impactful, catchy lyrics! She sings from the bottom of her toes!”
— Tara Taylor - ArtnSoul Report (CBC Information Morning - Halifax)
“...a fantastic home-grown artist that must be given a listen. And for those whom are so lucky, they will... be reminded that music with true soul... is surely alive and well.”
— Wynn Curtis - Gig & Groove Magazine
“Lisa has a powerful voice, with a deep richness. Her songs come from the heart and she loves what she does, and it shows in every song. She can go from Fisherman’s Daughter right into Me & Bobby McGee.”
— Wayne Schnare CIOE 97.5 FM
“Tangled Up’ has a barebones live off the floor sound. It’s roots music at its core; it shadows country/blues, and has a keen pop sensibility... Her voice is kind of a mesh of Janis, as in Joplin, meets Cher’s vibrato sound...”
— Jeff Liberty CBC
“Lisa is one of the most friendly, caring and professional entertainers we know. Her enthusiasm in telling her story, and the story behind her songs, is contagious. It is impossible not to enjoy your time with Lisa. She works extremely hard, and puts everything into her show. Lisa appeals to our customers who range in age from 19 to 90. We are lucky that she loves us as much as we love her.”
— Meryl Diane Atkinson The Henley House Pub & Restaurant
“The magic behind Lisa Richard’s heartfelt songwriting is the authenticity that oozes from every note; her vocal prowess delivers on the melody, unearthing what matters most to each of us. Matched with her ability to write a track that is equal parts catchy as it is sincere, “News You Can Use” is another capturing of the moments that matter the most. Richard is spellbinding, and captivating; coercing you to swim in nostalgia, and you appreciate the world at present.”
