Biography
Trish Lester is an award-winning songwriter from Santa Clarita, CA, who has been singing folk music for decades. On stage, she fully engages her audience with memorable original songs, familiar tunes and personal stories. Her roots are in 60’s folk music, and she loves to share music from that era (Bob Dylan, John Denver, Pete Seeger, Joni Mitchell), often encouraging her audience to join in.
As a songwriter, Lester’s music is fresh and engaging – an eclectic Americana mix, with overtones of folk, country and R&B. Her CD “Plymouth Belvedere” is a collection of 13 songs that leave listeners laughing, crying and humming along. They enjoy the wit in “It’s Just a Cookie,” “Smith & Wesson 38” and the title track, which is about -- what else? -- an old car! (The song was recently featured on NPR’s weekend show, “Car Talk.”) Listeners are also moved emotionally by Lester’s sensitivity in a number of little masterpieces of songwriting, such as “How Do We Go On?” and “Your Special Gift.” Her special gift (in addition to a pleasing and honest voice, plus terrific and varied instrumental arrangements) is the ability to allow audiences to hear a new friend, sharing from her heart. There’s a current of patriotism on the CD, as well, in “The World Changed Forever” and “Thank a Soldier,” a song that now graces at least three Websites in support of American troops.
Lester brings a lot of life experience to her music, sharing wisdom in a gentle and agreeable manner, often spiced with irony or humor. Her songs leave a lasting impression on audience members young and old alike, with crystal clear lyrics and unforgettable melodies.
You'll find her in Santa Clarita, California (30 miles north of Los Angeles), and on the Web at www.TrishLester.com
Instrumentation
Solo artist with acoustic electric guitar. Also plays with two other women artists as a trio -- please inquire!
Discography
"Plymouth Belvedere," -- released in 2007. (Songs from this CD are included on three compilation CDs -- ("Car Talk Car Tunes Volumne III" by NPR; "Beautiful" by Red Coyote Records; and "Goin' Back Home" by QuickStar Productions).
CDs are available at www.CDBaby.com/TrishLester
The 13-song album is a testament to Lester’s versatility, not only as an artist but also as a songwriter. She wrote the lyrics and composed the music for 11 of the tracks. Rounding out the mix are a traditional folk tune, and a John Lennon Songwriting Contest award-winner from Rain Perry of Ojai, CA.
1.The Words Keep Coming Through (3:00)
2. Plymouth Belvedere (2:51)
3. How Do We Go On? (3:36)
4. Waitin’ for an Easy Way Out (3:28)
5. I’m Drifting (3:26)
6. It’s Just a Cookie (3:16)
7. Your Special Gift (3:21)
8. Yosemite (3:49)
9. Smith & Wesson 38 (2:32)
10. The Water is Wide (3:37)
11. Thank a Soldier (2:54)
12. The World Changed Forever (2:49)
13. (BONUS) The Christmas Letter (3:02)
Links
| http://www.trishlester.com |
| Buy my new CD, "Plymouth Belvedere" at CD Baby |
| Join me as a friend at MySpace! |
| Purchase individual songs at DiscRevolt |
| I'm on EZfolk.com -- where the "folkies" play |