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Lisa Koch, one of Seattle's most talented performers, began her recording career with the release of Colorblind Blues. While Lisa leads a fairly normal life (according to some), she is, nonetheless, color-challenged. Being colorblind is an unusual feat for a woman, and Lisa appears to revel in her uniqueness. The title cut offers an amusing look at the ambiguity of greens and blues in her life and the tribulations of trying to come up with a matching outfit.... Beaver Cleaver Fever, a cult hit from the CD, is about late night television and, well, having a thing for Mrs.Cleaver. Hickey, a wry look at dating someone whose touch resembles a Hoover, will make you laugh out loud. Then there's the lovely ballad, Stay For the Ride - about hanging in when things get tough, or All Night Long - about, well, uh, love. This is a CD that has stood the test of time and continues to sell well. Once fans discover Lisa's music, they usually buy a copy of each release for their collection. What the Critics Are Saying "...Lisa Koch picks up where Bette Midler left off..." --Music Connection "...reminiscent of the uproariously tacky mishmash once beloved by the Divine Miss M.... with sing-along lyrics like 'my vulva is singing', the singer fills major musical gaps we may have been heretofore unaware of..." --Out Magazine "Koch has the same mischievous energy as the early Bette Midler. She seems to have that sense of joi de vivre that makes her instantly likeable. She's an out lesbian with a universal appeal..." --Washington Blade "Koch's latest CD (Both of Me) sounds like her best...there is plenty to choose from on this wonderful album..." --Gay and Lesbian Times "...she is a performer, a comic, and some say, a creative genius...she recycles, she cares about toxic waste, and has written a latte song that she uses in her act...very, very Seattle..." --Cafe' Ole' Magazine "...the songs penned by Lisa Koch are ribald, poignant, and complete. She is a songwriting talent to be reckoned with... most importantly, Lisa Koch is very funny!" --New Directions For Women About Lisa Koch Let's see... mix a touch of Bette Midler, a healthy dose of Carol Burnett, and a smattering of Karen Carpenter and you've got Lisa Koch. An irreverent Seattle singer/comedian, Koch (pronounced "Coke") blends comedy, theater, and music with dysfunctional characters and her demented songs, both original and parody. She has released three solo recordings ("Both of Me," "Colorblind Blues" and "You Make My Pants Pound and other show tunes..."), is one-half of hilarious Seattle sketch-comedy duo, Dos Fallopia ("My Breasts Are Out of Control," "Pretty Girls, Not Too Bright"), and is an alumnus of cult quartet Venus Envy ("I'll Be A Homo For Xmas"). She has shared the stage with a diverse group of artists, including Steve Martin, Kate Clinton, Dave Brubeck, Janis Ian, and Suzanne Westenhoefer. She produces, writes, and performs all over the country, and has been a featured act at the National and Michigan Womyn's Music Festivals, Vancouver Comedy Festival, and is a regular on Olivia Cruises. Lisa has co-written such hit shows as "The Carpeters: Uncomfortably Close To You," "The Bouffants Go to Hollywood," and "Ham for the Holidays: Cinco de Porko." She also finds time to work as an actor, appearing in a one-woman version of "The Vagina Monologues" and as Mae West in "Dirty Blonde" at the Phoenix Theatre (Indianapolis) and Arizona Theatre Company (Tucson/Phoenix). She was recently nominated for an Outmusic Award (Outstanding New Recording, Female), and Just Plain Folks Award (Best Cabaret Album, Best Cabaret Song). Lisa Koch Discography 2001 Both of Me 1996 Pretty Girls, Not Too Bright (Dos Fallopia/ video) 1995 You Make My Pants Pound and other show tunes... 1991 Colorblind Blues Check out the artist's website: http://www.HeyLisa.com Track List: 1. Sister Hollywood 2. Colorblind Blues 3. Summer Song 4. All Night Long 5. Beaver Cleaver Fever 6. Light of a Memory 7. Easy Lovin' You 8. Woppafella 9. Hickey 10. Hungry 11. Stay for the Ride Other Genres:
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