Artist description LOURDS explodes on stage, electric violin in hand, with power, passion, fashion and eclecticism.Running the emotional gamut from vulnerable to volcanic, LOURDS defines a fresh musical approach chargedwith intelligent, relatable poetry and intense drama, under the auspices of catchy, singable pop. You have to hear and see for yourself. You won’t believe your senses. Is she a singer, musician, writer, dancer,hypnotist, sorceress, girl next door or psychopath? She is all of the above and more, swirling and searching,galvanizing and unifying, raging and caressing. A true and complete artist . . . . . . she is LOURDS.

Music Style Rock / Alt. Pop

Musical Influences David Bowie, Freddie Mercury

Similar Artists Female Rockers

Artist History LOURDS was born, they say, to perform. She began her training at the age of three on violin and pianoand was declared a prodigy shortly thereafter. Her teachers showcased her talents in world-renowned competitions, concert halls including Carnegie Hall.It wasn’t long before LOURDS was electrifying packedhouses of New York City’s most devoted fans by transforming great rock ‘n’ roll into riveting drama,including a sold out 4000 person New Year’s Eve 1999performance on the infamous mainstage of Webster Hall.LOURDS made her film debut in “WHO’S ON FIRST” starring Jonathan Schecht from “That Thing You Do” and “Houdini”.Her songs “I’m A Queen” and “Sunrise” will be on the Soundtrack with Cher, Buster Poindexter, Amy Grant & Vanessa Williams.

Group Members A SOLO ARTIST

Instruments She plays Electric Violin, Guitar & Piano - Drums & Bass

Albums Limited Edition Basement Tapes & DEBUT Single 2000

Press Reviews She has been hailed by Critics as a “ROCK DIVA” & “THE 90’S GOTH JANIS JOPLIN” Derek Beres (Aquarian)“VIOLIN PLAYING ENCHANTRESS.” “POURS OUT ENOUGH VOLTAGE TO RUN LILCO OUT OF BUSINESS” (Good Times Magazine) HAS A SENSE OF WHIMSY AND ABILITY TO PEN A CATCHY TUNE WITH BREAK-OUT POTENTIAL,” “HER STYLE IS INCOMPARABLE…YOU CAN’T TAKE YOUR EYES OFF OF HER.” (The Music Paper)"LOURDS, A MANIC VIOLINIST WHO HAS AN IN-YOUR-FACE STAGE PRESENCE AND AN INTENSE SOUND." (Sportswear International)

Additional Info 2000 has National Airplay on Radio Inside Connection Magazine picks LOURDS as one of the Best Artists in NYC - Grammy committee selected LOURDS to compete for Bullet Awards - NYC SONGWRITER CIRCLE nominated by Billboard as the Best showcase in the country in 1998.

Location Locust Valley, New York - USA

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