- country:USA
- style(s):Songwriter
- label:LWR
- gender:female
- artist posted by:Unique Gravity
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LUCY WAINWRIGHT ROCHE “Sincere and raw...Roche’s bittersweet voice leaps out; she paints an indelible image” - NPR “She is a bright young songwriter....a perceptive wordsmith with a keen sense of melody.” - Sing Out! “her clear, steady voice feels like a beacon of sorts, slicing straight through the room” - New York Times Lucy Wainwright Roche’s 2008 release 8 More is a continuation of her debut CD 8 Songs. Together these companion recordings tell the story of a second generation songwriter coming into her own. Drawing inspiration from traditional folk songs as well as rock and pop music, they feature her unique takes on “Wild Mountain Thyme” (Traditional), “Everywhere” (Christine McVie) “Hungry Heart” (Bruce Springsteen) and “Next Best Western” (Richard Shindell), along with her own insightful originals. The daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and Suzzy Roche (The Roches), Lucy has made her own musical mark, exploding fast on to the indie-folk scene. Although not yet 30, Lucy has already won two prestigious songwriting contests and has had her music featured on national television and radio. Her songs are short stories of the hopes and heartbreaks of everyday people, from the the high school drummer being called to war in “Snare Drum” to the lonely window watcher in “Awhile.” Full of melody and melancholy, her songs showcase her clear, bell-like vocals. Recorded by Stewart Lerman (Marshall Crenshaw, Dar Williams, Jules Shear), 8 Songs is simply produced with Lucy singing and providing all acoustic guitar parts. As the name would indicate, 8 More has a little more in the way of production but still preserves the raw sound that her fans have come to love. Steuart Smith (Shawn Colvin, The Eagles) contributes guitar and bass while Tony Award-winning actress and singer Martha Plimpton sings harmonies, helping create a recording that has been a favorite amongst fans and critics alike and promises great things to come from this young but sophisticated songwriter. LUCY WAINWRIGHT ROCHE Lucy Wainwright Roche grew up in Greenwich Village, the daughter of two performing musicians--Loudon Wainwright III and Suzzy Roche (The Roches). Her childhood was spent living out of a suitcase, either on the road with her parents or being ferried around to different relatives in her big musical clan. Although she loved traveling as a kid and took towriting songs at an early age, Lucy was the child of rebels and pursued her own path, leading her to attend Oberlin College, pursue a Master’s Degree in education and become a second and third grade teacher. But music was in Lucy’s blood, and when her brother Rufus Wainwright invited her to sing backup on a few tours in 2005 and 2006, she left the classroom to pursue her music. Drawing on her experiences from teaching and traveling, she began writing new songs and recorded her debut CD 8 Songs in 2007, receiving rave reviews from National Public Radio and The New York Times. She hit the road full-time, playing across North America, Europe and Australia with such notable acts as Amos Lee, Dar Williams, Neko Case, Mary Gauthier and Teddy Thompson. Her crystalline voice, charming stage presence and refreshingly honest songwritng has made her a quick favorite with audiences, whether she’s playing in a theater, rock club or a national radio show like Mountain Stage. In 2008, Lucy released her her follow-up album 8 More, featuring the song “Snare Drum” which won her first place in the singer-songwriter categories in both the USA Songwriting Contest and the Independent Music Awards. She was selected as one of the winners of the 2008 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase, and her music was recently featured on the NBC television show Lipstick Jungle. Due to fan demand, she recently released a live EP called Live @ Lime. She can also be heard on Neko Case’s new album Middle Cyclone. Lucy will continue to tour throughout 2009, playing dates with the Indigo Girls. For her full schedule, please visit www.myspace.com/lwrlwr. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS: - 2008 Falcon Ridge Emerging Artist Winner - USA Songwriting Contest Winner (Singer- Songwriter Category) - Independent Music Awards Winner (Singer-Songwriter Category) VENUE & FESTIVAL APPEARANCES: - 2007 Newport Folk Festival - Byron Bay Folk Festival (Australia) - Danforth Music Hall (Toronto, ON) - Barbican (London, UK) - Town Hall (New York, NY)