Lisa Itts
 Lisa Itts ~ (composer / lead vocals / guitar)
a musician from early on, started playing guitar at the age of nine.
She was first discovered by Peter Yarrow of "Peter, Paul and Mary". She
attended Nassau Community College and minored in music. There, she
added piano to her repertoire of instruments. After graduating, Lisa
started her own children's entertainment company. She performed at
parties as well as her own gigs, and now teaches guitar, piano,
songwriting and voice. She has worked in several projects, including an
R&B vocal quartet, co-produced by "Quick" from Epic Records. She
has also done work for Dennis King, producer for such world renowned
bands as "Motley Crue" and "Chic". Lisa has toured extensively in the
New York Tri-state area at such venues as the ever-popular C.B.G.B.'s
and The Bitter End, N.Y.C. She has performed and recorded with
guitarist extraordinaire, Larry Mitchell of "Tracy Chapman" and "Rick
Okasek's" bands, and bassmaster, Schuyler Deale of "Michael Bolton" and
"Billy Joel". Lisa has opened for Randy Jackson of "Zebra" fame. She
and her band *Solstar* have also opened for such musical staples as the
"The Band".
Her debut CD was selected by the students of Nassau
Community College which enabled her to land a spot as a guest artist at
the 29th annual N.C.C. folk festival. She performed with the likes of
signed artists Laura Love, Odetta and Long Island's own, The Skaflaws.
2004 AND 2005 ~ Lisa's song "Butterfly" chosen as a top 5 finalist in
the VH1 International Song Of The Year Contest! Also in 2004 ~ "I Have
Now" honorable mention in the pop category and runner up in the country
category ~ "One Heart" honorable mention in the country category! www.songoftheyear.com
Lisa is a prolific writer with over 100 songs in her repertoire.
It is not uncommon for her to create several pieces of music or poetry
in a relatively short period of time. Her music offers memorable
melodies and moving lyrics vague enough to self-interpret, yet
empowering enough to relate to and inspire. All of this creates her
unique groove-rock style. Lisa is the heart and soul of *Solstar*
In
my own words: "If I could touch as many people as possible with my
songs; This would be the most fullfiling thing I could do with my
music."Back to Artists |
