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Lucy is a collaboration between songwriters Linda Arceo and Lisa Long who
joined musical forces in 2002 to focus their energy to write music that
has been described as a “mix of soulful introspective ballads,
straight-on hook driven melodic pop and forceful rock tunes sung with
powerful distinctive voices and incredible harmonies reminiscent of the
Wilson sisters from Heart, the Indigo Girls, and a dream duo of Grace
Slick and Melissa Etheridge”.
Their music, whether performed as a band or
acoustic duo, provides an energetic stage performance that will definitely
leave memorable musical impressions on any listener.
Linda Arceo is an accomplished, self-taught singer, songwriter, and
acoustic rhythm guitarist who has had radio airplay throughout California.
Her musical career has also included being the lead singer for various Top
40 Dance, Rock, Country, and R & B cover bands and solo performances.
Her music influences include traditional Spanish
ballads, Rock & Roll, New Country, and Alternative music. Influential
artists include; Carol King, Gloria Estefan, Madonna, Stevie Nicks, Grace
Slick, Melissa Etheridge, Pat Benatar, Tina Turner, Shania Twain, and the
Indigo Girls to name a few.
Her powerful distinctive voice and energetic stage
presence create a combination that has been described as captivating and
has won her multiple first place awards in local and national talent and
songwriting competitions and 2nd place in the Latin Division for her song Cliché
and Honorable Mentions awards for songs She’s Waiting, Khascading
Eyes, Yes I Do Bleed, and Maybe entered in the International
John Lennon 2000, 2001, 2002 Songwriting Competitions.
Lisa Long is an emotionally intense songwriter and
performer whose angelic voice and classically influenced melodies are
meticulously woven within heart felt lyrics. She was selected from
thousands of performers throughout California to attend the prestigious
California State Summer School for the Arts, where she studied voice under
the renowned opera singer Evelyn De La Rosa.
Her award winning composition Jillian's Psalm
received radio airplay in Central California, as well as an Honorable
Mention Certificate in the 2001 John Lennon Songwriting Contest, with her
other composition entitled Rough Edges.
After earning her AA in Music, Lisa was accepted
into Cogswell Technical College for software and hardware engineering for
recording. Although Lisa enjoys the rush from live performances, she
harvests a real passion and pride in recording. Lisa owns and operates her
own recording studio under the label J. Liren Productions where she
produced and released her 2002 self-titled sampler CD.
Lisa has always considered her voice her primary
instrument but is also talented on piano, rhythm guitar and dabbles on
bass and drums. Some of her influences include Barbara Streisand, Linda
Ronstadt, Indigo Girls, and Melissa Etheridge.
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