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LUCY BONILLA
With larger than life vocals packed into a diminutive package,
Brooklyn native, Lucy Bonilla has the world wondering, "Where
the *#$% does she fit all that voice?!"
Simply calling her a powerhouse doesn't do her justice. Her raw
energy on stage and passionate vocals defy definition. Her shows
leave you feeling fired up and ready for more.
For as long as she could remember, Lucy had a passion for music.
Everything in sight was a potential instrument. If it could make
noise, she had to play it. As Lucy's passion for music continued to
grow and she began teaching herself to play a wide variety of
instruments including drums, bass and guitar. Her main
instrument of course is her voice.
Her first release "Something Out Of Nothing" was a well-received
5-track EP featuring a sweet mix of folk, funk, soulful R&B and
blues. Bob Stander, guitarist for the Platters, produced the CD. He
often said "How do you do those things with your voice?" The
album received glowing reviews and was on the top 30 college
charts with two songs. Tony Visconti (David Bowie producer) once
called Bonilla after he'd gotten a hold of tape from a performance
she did in Nashville. He said, "Man... I haven't heard a voice like
that in years... you've really got something special".
While "Something Out Of Nothing" had a definite bluesy quality,
her second release “The Big Picture”, crossed fully over into the
genre. She'd found her zone and everything just clicked into
place. "Her Prayer Is Her Song" is about a homeless woman
singing for money on the NYC trains. "Running on Empty" a song
written some years ago with Matt Marshak, was based on personal
experience and struggles. On the track "Sugar Coat Me" Lucy
has some fun and lets us see her sensual side. The album
featured Paul Ossolo on bass (G.E. Smith Band & Buddy Guy),
Jason Langley formerly with Shemekia Copeland and many others.
The album was co-written by Matt Marshak (CD101.9 / Absolut
Vodka Best New Artist).
Over the years, Lucy's talents have not gone unnoticed; she was
chosen to participate in the East Coast Advanced Songwriters
Workshop. ASCAP took notice of the songwriter when she
captured one of the coveted spots in ASCAP's Demo To Deal
program. Lucy was also a semi-finalist in Jewel's Soul City Café
songwriting contest. She has opened up for Ronnie Baker Brooks
Jr., Kerry Kearney, Sean Costello, and Sam Taylor and has written
with Maggie Ryder (Anita Baker). Most recently Lucy has been
spreading her wings performing at renowned venues like Black
Eyed Sallys, Midnight Blues club, Warmdaddy's, and Musikfest,
Mountain Jam. Lucy was the featured cover artist for Soundwaves
Magazine and has also been featured on Connecticut’s Beef Stew
blues show on WCCC. She has expanded her tour grounds from
Canada down the U.S East Coast.
Lucy recently completed her third release at The Clubhouse in
Rhinebeck, NY, under the expert guidance of producer Jim
Weider (The Band, Bob Dylan, Mavis Staples, Los Lobos). She also
welcomed the creative writing talents of Dean Batstone, Jerry
Lynn Williams (Eric Clapton) and Jim Weider (www.jimweider.
com) to pen various tracks. The title track, Rolling Higher,
combines Lucy’s feisty vocals with slick guitar licks that hearken
to blues greats of yesteryear. The album also includes a re-
recording of the first and only song Lucy ever wrote on piano,
"Lonely Goes".
Lucy Bonilla continues to astound audiences with her
breathtaking voice, and she's glad you're with her for a musical
journey that will last for years to come.
Brooklyn native, Lucy Bonilla has the world wondering, "Where
the *#$% does she fit all that voice?!"
Simply calling her a powerhouse doesn't do her justice. Her raw
energy on stage and passionate vocals defy definition. Her shows
leave you feeling fired up and ready for more.
For as long as she could remember, Lucy had a passion for music.
Everything in sight was a potential instrument. If it could make
noise, she had to play it. As Lucy's passion for music continued to
grow and she began teaching herself to play a wide variety of
instruments including drums, bass and guitar. Her main
instrument of course is her voice.
Her first release "Something Out Of Nothing" was a well-received
5-track EP featuring a sweet mix of folk, funk, soulful R&B and
blues. Bob Stander, guitarist for the Platters, produced the CD. He
often said "How do you do those things with your voice?" The
album received glowing reviews and was on the top 30 college
charts with two songs. Tony Visconti (David Bowie producer) once
called Bonilla after he'd gotten a hold of tape from a performance
she did in Nashville. He said, "Man... I haven't heard a voice like
that in years... you've really got something special".
While "Something Out Of Nothing" had a definite bluesy quality,
her second release “The Big Picture”, crossed fully over into the
genre. She'd found her zone and everything just clicked into
place. "Her Prayer Is Her Song" is about a homeless woman
singing for money on the NYC trains. "Running on Empty" a song
written some years ago with Matt Marshak, was based on personal
experience and struggles. On the track "Sugar Coat Me" Lucy
has some fun and lets us see her sensual side. The album
featured Paul Ossolo on bass (G.E. Smith Band & Buddy Guy),
Jason Langley formerly with Shemekia Copeland and many others.
The album was co-written by Matt Marshak (CD101.9 / Absolut
Vodka Best New Artist).
Over the years, Lucy's talents have not gone unnoticed; she was
chosen to participate in the East Coast Advanced Songwriters
Workshop. ASCAP took notice of the songwriter when she
captured one of the coveted spots in ASCAP's Demo To Deal
program. Lucy was also a semi-finalist in Jewel's Soul City Café
songwriting contest. She has opened up for Ronnie Baker Brooks
Jr., Kerry Kearney, Sean Costello, and Sam Taylor and has written
with Maggie Ryder (Anita Baker). Most recently Lucy has been
spreading her wings performing at renowned venues like Black
Eyed Sallys, Midnight Blues club, Warmdaddy's, and Musikfest,
Mountain Jam. Lucy was the featured cover artist for Soundwaves
Magazine and has also been featured on Connecticut’s Beef Stew
blues show on WCCC. She has expanded her tour grounds from
Canada down the U.S East Coast.
Lucy recently completed her third release at The Clubhouse in
Rhinebeck, NY, under the expert guidance of producer Jim
Weider (The Band, Bob Dylan, Mavis Staples, Los Lobos). She also
welcomed the creative writing talents of Dean Batstone, Jerry
Lynn Williams (Eric Clapton) and Jim Weider (www.jimweider.
com) to pen various tracks. The title track, Rolling Higher,
combines Lucy’s feisty vocals with slick guitar licks that hearken
to blues greats of yesteryear. The album also includes a re-
recording of the first and only song Lucy ever wrote on piano,
"Lonely Goes".
Lucy Bonilla continues to astound audiences with her
breathtaking voice, and she's glad you're with her for a musical
journey that will last for years to come.
