Lisa Cavallaro
Lisa Marie Cavallaro (born June 11, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Taking the singer/songwriter image well beyond the box, Lisa is mixing up a cocktail of retro pop, alternative rock, and alluring melodies served up in a sassy little drink meant for your listening pleasure.
“…Lisa Cavallaro and her band blend elements of pop, folk, and rock creating a sound that is mellow, but upbeat, with lyrics that will have you hooked from the first listen...."
-Jake Rabid, Philadelphia
Y-Rock on WXPN
Lisa Cavallaro hit the music scene with a bang in 2008 with a catchy independent release, Music Candy. Lisa’s talents proved lasting, as she continued to expand her new rock sound and later formed a band in 2009. Having toured all over the Delaware Valley in national venues like, The North Star Bar and Hangar 84, as well as, various bars, clubs, and cafes; the years have proven her ability to showcase her music and talent almost anywhere. Lisa's influences range all over the pop rock spectrum from early rockers such as, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and The Doors; to modern day rockers like The Smashing Pumpkins, Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Michelle Branch, The Mars Volta, and Maroon 5.
Lisa’s melodic retro rock and pop driven songwriting style caught the attention of her local music community with an abundance of radio requests for her debut single “What is Love” on 93.7 WSTW’s Hometown Heroes. Her songs being popular and radio friendly led to a television debut, as well as, playing live for many charity events.
She was born to an Italian family in South Jersey and is named after a the Princess of Rock n' Roll Lisa Marie Presley. Lisa has a younger brother, Paul, and attended Paulsboro High School.
Lisa first wanted to write songs as soon as she hit her teens, beginning to write shortly after that. She asked for—and got—a guitar on her 12th birthday and two years later signed up for guitar lessons. In high school, she made arts her focus, choosing classes that augmented and enhanced her creativity. All throughout high school Lisa was writing extensively—she wrote he first song "Letting You Go" at sixteen in science class. Lisa finished high school and attended college getting a degree in Communications. After college, Lisa changed her career focus and decided to take a stab at the music business. Since then Lisa has played many local clubs and released music independently.
After forming her band in 2008, Lisa met Clay Stiles, a talented and passionate bass player who auditioned for her band. Clay is currently working as producer on Lisa's upcoming album Rockstar Red, due for release in July of 2010.
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Clay Stiles
Barclay Joseph Stiles (born Septmeber 30, 1984) is an American Musician and Producer.
Clay Stiles, also the bassist of the Jazz Fusion group LP Stiles, is a driven musician with an extensive amount of musical experience including composing, arranging, playing multiple instruments, recording, performing and producing. Clay has a strong reputation for being very well rounded in many areas of music and very professional in his ability to balance many different projects.
His interest in music has been evident ever since his childhood having been exposed to many different types of recordings. His early influences include Rock, R&B, and Pop which have been the staple of his playing and writing style.
As the years passed, Clay became exposed to new genres of music. He began digesting different forms and stylistic techniques, which led him to start incorporating them in his own projects. Clay went on to college where he majored in music and received a very rigorous education in Classical, Romantic, and Modern music. While his schooling only focused on the earlier styles of music, Clay used Jazz and Fusion to balance out the strict rules that were being pressed onto him during class.
After college, Clay's musical style began to take shape which incorporates the molding of everything he's studied. His philosophy embodies the idea of having a truly eclectic pallate for music. As he continues his journey in the music field, his style will always continue to flourish, grow, and change.
Clay found Lisa in the summer of 2008 after he saw a myspace bulletin Lisa posted on her music page looking for a bass player to join her group. Clay auditioned and became the bass player of her group, Band 9. The two formed an instant bond that led to great musically compatibility. Clay is now embarking on the production of Lisa's future projects having proven his numerous talents.
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