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Nine out of ten black people agree that this white girl can sing. The tenth one is tone deaf

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Hometown	boston, MA
Genres	R & B, Pop
Band Members	Lisa Bello
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Upcoming Shows	None

Contact Information:	Artist / Band Member Lisa Bello lisabellomusic@gmail.com 6178195472
# Years Experience Performing Live:	10
# Live Perfomances Past Six-months:	40
Market Draw:	Boston, MA: 151-200; New York, New York: 101-150; Los Angeles, CA: 101-150; Boise, Idaho: 101-150; Hartford, CT: 201-250; Providence, RI: 201-250
Venue History:	Fenway Park - Boston, Ma Middle East Downstairs - Cambridge, MA Citi Performing Arts Center - Wang Theatre - Boston, MA House of Blues - Boston - Boston, MA Patriot Place @ Gillette Stadium - Foxboro, MA Crash Mansion - New York City, NY
Opener Experience:	112; David Banner; Gentlemen Hall
Similar Artists:	Pink; Lauryn Hill; Jessie J
Performing Rights Society:	ASCAP
Discography:	Double Life LP—2009

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Lisa Bello is multi-award winning soul singer from the East Coast. She is a Boston Music Award winning Female Vocalist & R&B Vocalist of the Year. Lisa has won the New England Nightlife Independent Artist of the Year award and the Humanitarian...

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March 2008 R & B / Soul

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Boston's Lisa Bello Breaks Out Of Family's Shadow by Boston Herald
December 18, 2008 - Thursday Article in the Boston Herald Category: Music Boston's Lisa Bello breaks out of family's shadow By Martin Caballero | Wednesday, December 17, 2008 | http://www.bostonherald.com No one can say singer Lisa Bello is short on ideas or ambition. Since turning 18, the Jamaica Plain native has jumped at opportunities to showcase her soulful vocal talents. There were two "American Idol" auditions and then an offer to be part of a new all-girl pop group being built from the ground up. Those chances came and went. But Bello, who performs at the Alchemist Lounge in Jamaica Plain on Friday, believes she's better off for the experience. I said, 'That's it, I'm doing everything I need to do to secure my life,' " Bello said about passing on the girl group, which failed to materialize in the end. "I went to college and got my master's degree in special education. So if a record label picks me up tomorrow, I have nothing to hold me back. This measured approach toward her career shouldn't be confused with trepidation. Twenty-six-year-old Bello - whose MySpace [website] bio describes her as "the tattooed Italian broad with Mary's (J. Blige) pipes and Whitney's gusto" - is fresh off a Boston Music Awards nomination for Best Female Vocalist. Lately she's been recording with producer John Johnson, known for helping such acts as the Funky Bunch and rapper Guru (of Gang Starr) break into the industry. At 18, I think I could have made it if I took some time off," said Bello. "At that time it was Christina Aguilera, it was Britney, it was everybody that I could have snuck in. But I can't really say I have regrets because of where I am now. I'm so happy now. Family has also played a big part in determining Bello's career path. Her father sang and played guitar professionally. Her brother Louie is an up-and-coming local r & b singer/songwriter who also was nominated for a Boston Music Award. Some of her early gigs were singing backup for Louie, whose shadow Lisa had to escape. Up until five months ago, I was Louie Bello's sister," she said. "Every single show I go to, people would always ask me, 'Aren't you Louie's sister?' It was tough at times. But without him, I would be pretty lost. He's had so many opportunities that he comes back to me and shares a lot of knowledge about the industry. He tells me all the time he's proud of the steps that I took and he's always in my corner. With degrees to fall back on and local buzz propelling her forward, Bello looks poised to strike when she gets her chance. My father never pressured me to really go hard with music," she said. "But now he tells me, 'You're secure, now do what you need to do. If you need to move, then move. Just do it.' And that's the point where I'm at now. If the opportunity comes, I'm gone. Lisa Bello, at the Alchemist Lounge, Jamaica Plain, Friday. Free. Call 617-477-5741.

MP3 of the Week: Lisa Bello Remix by Boston Phoenix
Unless you’re Mark Wahlberg, it’s tough being the younger sibling of a Boston song-and-dance dignitary. Still, Louie Bello’s kid sister Lisa is on a mission to lasso her brother’s loyal frosted-tip and visibly gellin’ following with an onslaught of dance-floor smokers that ring realer than cliché soul and hipster fare. On “Remix,” the Boston Music Awards nominee (her brother’s nominated too) gets bitchy over minimal but fabulous synth flutters that complement her tremendous pipes. Download it, vote for her, and check her out at the Alchemist on December 19. Her November show filled the place by 10 pm, so be sure to get there early. You can grab “Remix” above. --Chris Faraone

“Boston Unplugged Volume III: Walk Our Way, A Trib by Boston Phoenix
Sunday, July 26, 2009 “Boston Unplugged Volume III: Walk Our Way, A Tribute to Jam Master Jay” Harpers Ferry Born in Brooklyn and slain in Queens, Run DMC turntablist and producer Jam Master Jay was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this past April, seven years after his murder. Now local anti-violence org Peace Boston pays its respects with the fundraiser “Boston Unplugged Volume III: Walk Our Way, A Tribute to Jam Master Jay.” The night includes a 12-DJ salute and live performances from Tru Indeed, Lyrical, and Lisa Bello, at Harpers Ferry, 158 Brighton Ave, Allston | 8 pm | $20 | 617.254.9743 or http://www.harpersferryboston.com.

Super Freak by The Boston Globe
Songstress Lisa Bello - sister of local, Ne-Yo inspired R&B guy Louie Bello - says that during live shows, she likes to "freak a couple covers" (like Lauryn Hill's "Ex-Factor") and then "move in with original material." Maybe when Lisa performs at the Alchemist tonight, her brother Louie will stop by for a duet. It would be very Donny and Marie - JP-style. 10 p.m. Free. Alchemist, 435 South Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain, 617-477-5741. www.alchemistlounge.com MEREDITH GOLDSTEIN

Making Music Outside the Box by examiner.com
Some find Boston singer-songwriter, Lisa Bello, hard to define as an artist. This is partly attributable to her diverse musical influences. While she was still very young, her father, Lou Bello, who is an accomplished musician, exposed her to Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. Later, she discovered Stevie Wonder, who remains her foremost muse. But, over the years, she has equally embraced Lauryn Hill, India.Arie, and Amy Winehouse as sources of inspiration. So, any attempt to put a label on Bello would be useless. “I don't have a genre. I am not going to be put in a box,” she says. Yet this singing dynamo, who can do it all, does favor certain music such as R&B, soul, and hip-hop. On occasion, these musical choices have surprised some because Ms. Bello is white. However, her strong vocals and performances, punctuated with gusto, draw the attention back to her talent. On May 22, 2009, a performance at the Alchemist Lounge in Boston proved this. Throughout the night, the crowd's enjoyment was evident as Bello played a set filled with a nice mix of material, including some original songs. Getting a warm reception to her set, particularly to her own material, pleases Lisa. Her short-term goal is to have one of her songs recorded by a major star. In each song, she endeavors to offer something apart from the usual commercial fare. “I try to vent others' pain and share others' joy.” As for long-term, Bello simply wants people to love her music. She says, “I'm fun. By the end of my life, I want to have lit up yours.” A master's degree in special education allows Lisa to pursue a music career without the financial worry that many artists can encounter. In addition to economic stability, Lisa Bello equally benefits from having a supportive family, that also includes brother and noted singer, Louie Bello. As she lays down tracks for her first full-length CD, she values all of the advice. So, what can fans expect from Lisa's first CD? She says that people should expect both a polished and substantive effort rather than a mere piece of slick production. “I don't have gimmicks. This is who I am,” she says. Judging by the crowd's reaction to her aforementioned performance at the Alchemist Lounge, people will not hesitate to accept Lisa Bello on her own terms.

*Making Music Outside the Box 5/22/09 by
Some find Boston singer-songwriter, Lisa Bello, hard to define as an artist. This is partly attributable to her diverse musical influences. While she was still very young, her father, Lou Bello, who is an accomplished musician, exposed her to Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. Later, she discovered Stevie Wonder, who remains her foremost muse. But, over the years, she has equally embraced Lauryn Hill, India.Arie, and Amy Winehouse as sources of inspiration. So, any attempt to put a label on Bello would be useless. “I don’t have a genre. I am not going to be put in a box,” she says. Yet this singing dynamo, who can do it all, does favor certain music such as R&B, soul, and hip-hop. On occasion, these musical choices have surprised some because Ms. Bello is white. However, her strong vocals and performances, punctuated with gusto, draw the attention back to her talent. On May 22, 2009, a performance at the Alchemist Lounge in Boston proved this. Throughout the night, the crowd’s enjoyment was evident as Bello played a set filled with a nice mix of material, including some original songs. Getting a warm reception to her set, particularly to her own material, pleases Lisa. Her short-term goal is to have one of her songs recorded by a major star. In each song, she endeavors to offer something apart from the usual commercial fare. “I try to vent others’ pain and share others’ joy.” As for long-term, Bello simply wants people to love her music. She says, “I’m fun. By the end of my life, I want to have lit up yours.” A master’s degree in special education allows Lisa to pursue a music career without the financial worry that many artists can encounter. In addition to economic stability, Lisa Bello equally benefits from having a supportive family, that also includes brother and noted singer, Louie Bello. As she lays down tracks for her first full-length CD, she values all of the advice. So, what can fans expect from Lisa’s first CD? She says that people should expect both a polished and substantive effort rather than a mere piece of slick production. “I don’t have gimmicks. This is who I am,” she says. Judging by the crowd’s reaction to her aforementioned performance at the Alchemist Lounge, people will not hesitate to accept Lisa Bello on her own terms.

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