LISA RICHARD’s EPK

 

Photo Credit: © Scott Legge

Looking ahead, Lisa is working on her next album due in 2025. Her latest single, If You Could Read My Mind is out now.

To book Lisa, please reach out at:
drlarichard@me.com

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Press Kit: Download here.

Tour Dates: Download here.

Photo Credit: © James Bennett. Lisa Richard at the 2023 ECMA’s.

“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)
“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
“It must be a daunting task to tackle an iconic song like “If You Could Read My Mind”, but Lisa Richard does so beautifully. Staying true to the original, she perfectly captures the wistfulness and melancholy of the song but puts her own stamp on it with her powerful vocals, a gorgeous arrangement, and the playing of collaborator Warren Robert of course. It is a truly lovely and fitting tribute to the master - Gordon Lightfoot.”
— Norm Amirault Manager, QCCR Radio 99.3 FM
“...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
“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
“‘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.”
— CASHBOX Canada
“Patrons... were more than vocal about their wishes for her to extend her stay. Of course, due to other responsibilities, she couldn’t. But that’s the kind of magnetism that the talent of Lisa Richard’s performances command. On occasion, we can easily recognize that we’ve witnessed a good performance when we don’t want the show to end. This particular time was definitely one of those moments.”
— Wynn Curtis - Gig & Groove Magazine
“‘Born To Shine’ has a really nice melodic guitar on it, something that you’d hear in the Beatles poppier songs, very simple and effective with beautiful harmonies...”
— Jeff Liberty CBC
“When you find that one person that sticks out everyone wants to jump in to help because they can see it....”
— Amanda Monahan, National Country Review Magazine
“Sharing your beautiful voice made all the difference that evening. We greatly appreciated the support you provided for the event. ”
— Joanne Boudreau, President, Fultz Corner Restoration Society

Short Bio (50 words)

They say heroes come in different uniforms; for Lisa Richard, that truth holds profound significance. Richard is at home in front of an audience, captivating listeners with her powerful vocals, inspiring story and passion. Blending folk, country, pop and rock, she’s often compared to Cher, Wynonna Judd and Tracy Chapman.

Mid Length Bio (228words)

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 & leave an indelible imprint.

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, Richard captivates listeners with her powerful vocal range, inspiring story and true passion for music and life. Her vocal stylings have been compared to the likes of Cher, Wynonna Judd and Tracy Chapman. Richard’s genre extends across folk, country, pop and rock; she's performed for audiences across North America and Europe.

Lisa’s latest single, a haunting cover of Gordon Lightfoot's ‘If You Could Read My Mind’ was released on February 9th, 2024 and her upcoming single will be released in June 2025. She has showcased on a local, national and international scale including at the East Coast Music Awards, Nova Scotia Music Week, Stan Rogers Folk Festival, NewSkool Rules (Netherlands), the Canadian Country Music Awards and Cavendish Beach Music Festival. In 2025, Lisa showcased at Your Roots Are Showing (Ireland).

Full Bio (592 words)

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, 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.

Lisa 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. Her genre extends across folk, country, pop and rock and she's performed for audiences across North America and Europe. Richard has also had the honour of performing the National Anthem in French and English at Scotiabank Centre for the National Canadian College Basketball Championships. She had the distinction of representing Team New Brunswick at the Canada Games in cycling.

Lisa has appeared on the TV Drama, Sullivan's Crossing and on various Hallmark Channel movie's including, Christmas Island.

Lisa’s single EP will be released in June 2025. She has showcased on a local, national and international scale including at the East Coast Music Awards, Nova Scotia Music Week, Stan Rogers Folk Festival, NewSkool Rules (Netherlands), the Canadian Country Music Awards and Cavendish Beach Music Festival. In 2025, Lisa showcased at Your Roots Are Showing (Ireland).

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.

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.

Promises Kept is produced by CCMA Hall of Famer Jason Barry & Pumpk’n Patch Studios’ Danny Bourgeois. Uniforms achieved rotation on Sirius XM CBC Country radio and was also featured on WSM Grand Ole Opry radio. In 2023, Lisa Richard was the International Singer Songwriter Association (ISSA) International Female Songwriter of the Year - Silver winner. Promises Kept was nominated for the 2022 Country Recording of the Year at the Music Nova Scotia Music Awards.

Richard was nominated for Country Artist of the Year in 2018 at the Music Nova Scotia Music Awards. ‘Uniforms’ was named the 2018 CIOE East Coast Music #1 song of the year. Lisa has won the CBC Searchlight Top 10 Regional Contest (Nova Scotia) and was a nominee for the World Songwriting Awards, multiple Josie Music Awards, FPCM Media International Red Carpet Awards and International Singer Songwriters Association Awards.

“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.”