Artist Information Biography Brother Lou is an Award Winning singer/songwriter and performer.  Two of his songs were featured in the award winning documentary, "Anytown USA." www.imdb.com/title/tt0457278/soundtrack In 2009 he recieved awards for his songs 'Hey Jesus' and Nothing in the Sky, from the Independent Songwriter's Societey. songcontest.issa-music.org/honorable_mention.htm And a Top 20 award from the Unisong Social/Politcal Songwriting Contest. www.unisong.com/Winners12.aspx The Austin Songwriters Group Annual Spring Song Contest - Non-ASG Members - First Song w/ASG Membership Hey Jesus --Selected as Finalist 2008   He has just completed his latest full-length CD entitled "As Good As You Want." The themes on this CD run from love gone bad to the evils of religion in our everyday lives. Brother Lou gigs and records in and around South Florida. He is a little Leonard Cohen and a little Howlin' Wolf and a little Hammel on Trial. Radio Airplay: WLRN - Miami Florida; Michael Stock Folk and Acoustic Program, live and songs from the new CD. WZNZ AM 1460 - Jacksonville Florida; Ken Connors Progressive Roots Program; songs from the New CD. DIY Top Picks: June 2009 by C. Fike, G. Grande, R. Penagos, M. Wakefield, B. Walker and L. Zimmerman PERFORMING SONGWRITER REVIEW Showcasing independent songwriters who have released an album without the backing of a label. Brother Lou As Good As You Want “No one’s coming to the rescue / No one’s even going to say goodbye,” Brother Lou informs us somewhat apocalyptically on opening track “Nothing in the Sky.” But the Hollywood, Fla.–based singer-songwriter is not all gloom and doom. With an upbeat, jangly acoustic guitar and a voice as warm as the Everglades, Lou manages to lighten and brighten even his darker lyrics. “Other than to each other, we don’t count for much,” he admits in mid-tempo ballad “Tonight,” while “Wasted Time” finds him delivering a scathing critique of society’s evil-doers: “Every penny you take from the poor, every kid you take behind closed doors / Let the devil make room for one more when he sees the things you use God for.” The CD’s highlight is, without doubt, the sizzling “Hey Jesus,” with African drumming and wailing harmonica setting the tone for Lou’s (aka Lou Dominguez) confession to the lamb of God: “I haven’t read that good old book in 10 or 20 years / but I can’t recall you saying you hate single moms and queers.” If you like your social and political commentary delivered with a sense of humor and a toe-tapping beat, As Good as You Want is about as good as it gets. —MW WDIY 88.1 FM , All Star Jazz; Peter Fleming; song from the new CD Brother Lou - As Good As You Want 2008, Hollywood ACSEP Brother Lou goes to work 9-5 every day to pay the bills. The newlywed Miami resident has more than enough on his plate, but still finds time to write, record and co-produce his own songs, not to mention performing live. Those of you in the Miami area might know Brother Lou as the host of Luna Star Cafe's bi-monthly Open Mike night. He's also been on various local radio shows in the Miami/Jacksonville region, but is just starting to make a push into the rest of the Southeast United States. Brother Lou's latest CD, As Good As You Want, gives the sonic picture of a singer/songwriter with roots that straddle the line between 1960's folk icons and Country/Rock/Americana artists of today. Brother Lou's voice is deep and full and reminiscent of another era. I've spent a couple of days now trying to figure out who he sounds like and I finally figured it out. In the deeper elements of his voice Brother Lou sounds strangely like Jim Morrison, but never completely and never for long. This familiarity combined with strong songwriting and an easy presentation style makes for a highly accessible album in As Good As You Want. Brother Lou opens with Nothing In The Sky, a look back at the days after the September 11 attacks on the United States. The song questions the actions that people take on behalf of God and expresses a low simmering anger that will never go away. Let Go is the recognition that sometimes a relationship reaches a point where nothing you do is going to save it. Brother Lou's vocal delivery is full and rich and sprinkled with wit, creating a highly listenable and enjoyable experience. Hey Jesus is an energetic Folk/Rock song is about hypocrisy and religion; taking to task those who profess belief in God and Jesus yet act in ways that seem contradictory ("With the God they've conjured up what do they need the Devil for?"). Brother Lou mentions such public figures as Paula White, Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell and "Kennedy" in a scathing and witty diatribe you won't want to miss. As Good As You Want has an almost Celtic flavor to it and reminds listeners that life is what you make of it. Elizabeth is a beautiful and highly personal song about the letting go that needs to occur when someone you love passes on. Brother Lou conveys the emotion and depth of feeling you might expect on this subject without sounding trite. Rain takes on the political campaign process and the shallow nature of both politics and its practitioners. Wit tempers vitriol in what turns out to be a highly intelligent and descriptive song that should be a primer for political science classes everywhere. As Good As You Want closes out with Black And White Kisses, a song about revisiting a lost love from film that's left behind. This is something of a tearjerker about someone who maybe appreciates his lost love more now than when she was alive. Brother Lou is highly personal in his songwriting. Lyrically he's highly descriptive; this can be both a blessing and a curse at times, but Lou's unadorned arrangements and honest, everyman delivery makes it work. As Good As You Want is the sort of album that should do very well in folk circles and I wouldn't be surprised a few years down the line to see Brother Lou become a staple on the folk circuit. Brother Lou has a lot to say and a lot of stories to tell. Take some time to listen; it'll be As Good As You Want. Rating: 4 Stars (Out of 5) Instrumentation Brother Lou - Guitars, Vocals, Keys John Martyn - percussion (when available) Ted Strauss - Mandolin (when available) Jack Beasley - Bass Guitar (when available) Discography Most known for "Tonight" "Hey Jesus" "Nothing in the Sky" "Rain" found on the album "As Good As You Want" Links http://www.brotherlou.com