Q & A: Lisa Bianco

One of my favorite rockin’ women, Lisa Bianco, has a new record, Momentum, coming out. It will be available Tuesday, November 15 via iTunes and other digital retailers. And for those who like to actually hold their music, physical copies will be available at www.lisabianco.com. On Momentum, Bianco has blended pop, alternative and punk into seven songs of melodic ear pleasure. With an upcoming record release show, Friday, November 11 at Bowery Electric, 7:30PM, I thought we should do a little Q&A with Bianco.

Quirky NY Chick (QNYC): Momentum, I think, is a bit harder edged than your previous record. Was that an intentional move or just a natural progression?

Lisa Bianco (LB): I think a bit of both. After my last album Post Data, I wanted to write different. I learned so much from the last album that I think it's natural to build on that. Or bring out some elements you discovered on that last album. I was writing so much on my acoustic guitar (kind of necessary since I live in an apartment). So instead I just plugged into Garage Band and headphones so I could be cranked how I want it at all times, lol. You write different that way and there's a resonance with electrics you don't get on acoustics. That resonance is sometimes responsible for the song ideas that some out. I also didn't want "mid tempo" to be the death of me. Ha. So I was writing more up songs. In fact "Erase You" started real slow on an acoustic guitar as an exercise to get out of writers block. I just decided that it would be really cool a lot faster...and it became a song; same thing with "Low." Originally "Low" was this strummy acoustic number. I knew that it wasn't quite right...but I knew there was a good song in there. So when my producer, Bryan Rusell, and I got together for pre pro we tore the song apart and tossed back and forth ideas of presenting it different. It's a dark song so we went for this deep picking and blasting chorus. The general rule for this album was throw out the book and do everything opposite to what you'd maybe normally expect to do. That's kind of how Bryan works. No predicable clichés and less is more.

Women That Rock NYC: Lisa Bianco

Lisa Bianco: May 9, 2011 @ Bowery Electric, New York, NY


Third on the bill at the Women That Rock NYC show was Lisa Bianco. She came armed with a new band, bassist Kenny Aaronson, drummer Lou Petto and for one song Kathy Zimmer helping out on vocals. I haven't had the chance to catch Biano play for a while so it was a pleasure to see her again. Anyone who knows me knows that I have an appreciation for chicks that rock hard. And folks, that's just what Bianco does! The song that first drew me to Biano's work was "Sideways" and I still love it. But, if you've ever seen her play "Sun Glare" then you've likely had one of those, holy hell, sweet mercy, orgasmic brain fuck moments.

Bianco is a personable performer with buckets of talent. On this night it seemed like she rocked even harder then when I last saw her. She did slow things down a notch when she did an awesome solo version of "Cruel Summer." Do yourself a favor and check her out when you get the chance.

More photos HERE.

Upcoming: Women That Rock NYC, May 9

The ladies are gonna rock the house on the LES. That's right folks, LRock the Party Booking Presents: Women That Rock NYC. On Monday, May 9, a group of talented rockin' ladies with take the stage at The Bowery Electric. Doors are at 7PM and it will cost you $10 ($8 if you RSVP). One of my favorite rockin' ladies, Lisa Bianco will be there. She's debuting her new band, Lou Petto on drums and Kenny Aaronson on bass! Check out the full details below.

LROCK THE PARTY BOOKING PRESENTS:

WOMEN THAT ROCK NYC

11:00 - Christine Hoberg
10:10 - Casey Henry
9:20 - Lacrymosa
8:30 - Lisa Bianco
7:40 - Julia Weldon
7:00 - Christina LaRocca

at the BOWERY ELECTRIC
327 Bowery @ 2nd Street

RSVP TO THIS EVENT FOR VIP REDUCED ADMISSION TO THIS EVENT
($8 instead of $10 at on the door)

Must be 21 to enter with valid ID

Benefit Concert For Dan Duggins

Rocker Gerry Perlinski has organized a benefit for New York based drummer Dan Duggins. On April 27, 2010 Duggins suffered a massive stroke, due to a blood clot in his neck, on route to a gig. He, like many other musicians, doesn't have health insurance so Perlinski, a friend and band-mate is helping to raise money for medical costs along with other musicians and friends. The show will take place on April 22 at Clash Bar in Clifton, NJ. Bands taking part in the benefit are, Gerry Perlinski, Lisa Bianco (whom Duggins was playing with when I saw him), Old Wives, Walking Lights plus Special Guests. Full event details are at the bottom of the post.

If you can't make it to the show and would still like to donate, visit www.danduggins.com.

Date: Friday, April 22, 2011

Time: 8PM
Cost: $15
Venue: Clash Bar
39 Harding Avenue
Clifton, NJ
(973) 772-6149
http://www.myspace.com/clashbar

RSVP on Facebook HERE.

Photos & Video: Lisa Bianco At Arlene's Grocery 2/26

Lisa Bianco and The Fury: February 26 @ Arlene's Grocery, New York, NY

I headed over to Arlene's Grocery last night to see Lisa Bianco. She was joined onstage by Gerry Perlinski (guitar), Dan Fabricatore (bass) and Dan Duggins (drums). Bianco, a personable performer, is front and center full of smiles and some wicked guitar licks. And, she has surrounded herself with a stellar band.

I don't remember how I first came across Bianco's music but I do remember what song caught my attention. It was "Sideways" from her album Post Data which she played last night. It's a catchy number. This was my first time seeing her live so I wasn't sure what to expect show wise. I soon found out. The lady rocks... hard. I knew she was a rock chick, but for some reason I hadn't expected her to rock out like she did... wow! There are two things I'm a big fan of, good guitarists and women who rock. Bianco, of course, is both.

Bianco and band stormed through a tight set. Some of the songs I recognized from her record, others were new and there was one hell of a cover of Blondie's "Dreamin'". I had a great time. It was a good show and I'm glad I leaped slushy puddles and mounds of snow to catch it. Check out the photos from the set and the video for "Sun Glare," both below.

"Sun Glare"


Photos

www.lisabianco.com
www.myspace.com/lisabianco
twitter.com/LisaBianco

Lisa Bianco To Play Ace Of Clubs, April 4

Singer/songwriter Lisa Bianco is taking the stage at Ace Of Clubs on April 4.

Listen to a stream of "Sideways" from her album Post Data.


For more info about Lisa Bianco, click the image.


www.myspace.com/lisabianco