Lisa Gentile
Vocalist, Singer-Songwriter, Songwriter
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"Music Must Have a Heartbeat"
BIOGRAPHYCall her an urban cowgirl with soul. A singer songwriter who sings from the heart and plays from the hip. Time Out Magazine, NY says Lisa "inspires quite effortlessly with a stunning voice that soars and takes you along for the ride." Lisa's released three independent CD's, "Becoming", The EP "Three" and "A Very Country Compilation" which won a 2007 Syracuse Area Music Award (SAMMY) for Best Country Recording.
Growing up in a very musical family, Lisa is no stranger to the music industry. Daughter of Mickey Gentile, Motown Record producer to a long list of legendary artists including Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Diana Ross, Mary Wells, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Temptations, Tammi Terrell, The Four Tops, Billy Eckstein, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Connie Francis and Frank Sinatra to name a few. Her mother, Jennifer Lambert, enjoyed a successful writing and recording career at the top of the charts on Decca Records.
A native of Syracuse, NY, at age 10 Lisa's family transplanted to New York City so she could fully pursue a career in show business. It wasn't long before Lisa was starring in national commercials, plays and even won a couple episodes of Star Search with a perfect score. She studied at the famous High School of Performing Arts in New York City, otherwise known as “Fame”, and received her BA in Arranging and Composition from Bard College.
Lisa was discovered by producer and writer Keith Diamond (Billy Ocean, Michael Bolton, Donna Summer, Mick Jagger) who jump started and nurtured her writing and recording career until his untimely passing in 1997. Lisa continues to work with the industries top musicians and producers in today's market. Her latest set of songs recorded in 2010 were produced by Lisa & David Greenberg (EMI Records, Virgin Records, RCA Records, Atlantic Records, and Curb Records—recording at The Hit Factory, Electric Lady Studios, Battery Studios, Right Track, and Capitol Records).
Lisa is the creator and host of the popular "Music Mavericks" Open Mic Series every Wednesday night at Opus Lounge in Armory Square. She is produces concerts and events, including the original Naked Songwriter Series and most recently, Lisa's launched Music Heals CNY, a not-for-profit endeavor which brings live acoustic music to the bedsides of patients and families healthcare facilities throughout Central New York.
Lifetime Television's newest network, Lifetime Real Women , chose Lisa to be one of 12 standout women to join the Lifetime Real Women family in representing the network in its ongoing connections with consumers and business partners. The LRW campaign will highlight the individual stories of real, "everyday" women, bringing their inspiring and entertaining perspectives to viewers across America.
Lisa continues to write and perform both solo- acoustic and with her band.
Growing up in a very musical family, Lisa is no stranger to the music industry. Daughter of Mickey Gentile, Motown Record producer to a long list of legendary artists including Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Diana Ross, Mary Wells, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Temptations, Tammi Terrell, The Four Tops, Billy Eckstein, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Connie Francis and Frank Sinatra to name a few. Her mother, Jennifer Lambert, enjoyed a successful writing and recording career at the top of the charts on Decca Records.
A native of Syracuse, NY, at age 10 Lisa's family transplanted to New York City so she could fully pursue a career in show business. It wasn't long before Lisa was starring in national commercials, plays and even won a couple episodes of Star Search with a perfect score. She studied at the famous High School of Performing Arts in New York City, otherwise known as “Fame”, and received her BA in Arranging and Composition from Bard College.
Lisa was discovered by producer and writer Keith Diamond (Billy Ocean, Michael Bolton, Donna Summer, Mick Jagger) who jump started and nurtured her writing and recording career until his untimely passing in 1997. Lisa continues to work with the industries top musicians and producers in today's market. Her latest set of songs recorded in 2010 were produced by Lisa & David Greenberg (EMI Records, Virgin Records, RCA Records, Atlantic Records, and Curb Records—recording at The Hit Factory, Electric Lady Studios, Battery Studios, Right Track, and Capitol Records).
Lisa is the creator and host of the popular "Music Mavericks" Open Mic Series every Wednesday night at Opus Lounge in Armory Square. She is produces concerts and events, including the original Naked Songwriter Series and most recently, Lisa's launched Music Heals CNY, a not-for-profit endeavor which brings live acoustic music to the bedsides of patients and families healthcare facilities throughout Central New York.
Lifetime Television's newest network, Lifetime Real Women , chose Lisa to be one of 12 standout women to join the Lifetime Real Women family in representing the network in its ongoing connections with consumers and business partners. The LRW campaign will highlight the individual stories of real, "everyday" women, bringing their inspiring and entertaining perspectives to viewers across America.
Lisa continues to write and perform both solo- acoustic and with her band.
LEVELprofessional
GENRESCountry, Singer/Songwriter, Pop
PUBLISHING COMPANY
Padre Music, I own my own publishing
Contact
Management: Robin Lambert
Publishing: Padre Music
Label: n/a
Booking: booking@lisagentile.com
Publishing: Padre Music
Label: n/a
Booking: booking@lisagentile.com
P.R.O.BMI
INFLUENCESTo Name a Few Jackson Browne, The Eagles, Bonnie Raitt, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Shawn Colvin, Counting Crows, Coldplay, Bob Marley, All Motown, Jeff Buckley, David Gray, Ray Lamontagne, Vivaldi, James Taylor, Gavin DeGraw, Carly Simon, Carole King, Diana Krall, Joss Stone, Keith Urban, Nancy Griffith, Train, Michael Buble, U2, My Morning Jacket, Whiskeytown, Ryan Adams, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Norah Jones, Shelby Lynn, Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac, Willie Nelson, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Jonatha Brooke, John Mayer, Patty Griffin, Marvin Gaye, David Foster!, Motown Records, Tommy Emmanuel
DAY JOBI own my own company Bloom Projects that specializes in Social Media Management, Graphic Design and
I AM INTERESTED IN
in co writing online
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal
I WRITE:For a living
I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others
I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music
I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others
I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music
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SONG PLACEMENTSGlenn Gordon Caron's pilot based on his life at University, directed by Jay Sandrich. A talented group of actors, one funny pilot, from the creator of Moonlighting, Medium, Picture Perfect, Now & Again. Original casting team included Carder Stout. Opening song "RIse" by Lisa Gentile.
AWARDS & ACCOLADESProduced, wrote and released 4 Independent CD’s that have received National Airplay
and International recognition; currently distributed on the web and in select stores
across the US. (Becoming (2000), Three (2003), A Very Country Compilation (2006)
Performed in over 100 top venues, Festival across the US (List available upon request)
4 Star Winner on 2 Consecutive Star Search Episodes (1988)
Masterfully plays the piano, guitar, flute and clarinet
Musical orchestration and arrangement.
Recipient of the Larry McLeod Award In Jazz (1990)
Self Promotion and Marketing across the US and internationally on the web.
Freelance staff writer for movies: Dreamworks Records (1995-1997)
Host and creator of “Music Mavericks”. Critically acclaimed Open Mic & Music Series in CNY
2007 SAMMY Award Winner (Syracuse Area Music Awards) for Best Country Category
Founder of MUSIC HEALS CNY: Bringing the healing power of music to the bedsides of
patients and health care facilities throughout Central NY & produces benefit concerts
families in need. (2008-Present)
Producer of concerts and music showcases throughout NY State
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