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Cindy Lu

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States | SELF

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States | SELF
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"BestFemaleMusicians"

Cindy Lu_Two Sides_Rating - B+
You'd never guess that Cindy Lu was born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey, because she is pure country. She even earns writer credits on seven of the ten songs on the CD, that's not something you see too often in country music today. The tunes run the gambit of country style from slow-paced torch songs to fast-paced shoe-stompers. The opener Why Do All Your Promises Become Lies is the perfect example of the torch song, and reminds me what I like best about country music, the songs tell real stories of real people, with real heartbreak. Cindy Lu is a throw back to traditional country artists that seems to be missing in popular country music today. - http://bestfemalemusicians.com/twosidescd.html


"BestFemaleMusicians"

Cindy Lu_Two Sides_Rating - B+
You'd never guess that Cindy Lu was born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey, because she is pure country. She even earns writer credits on seven of the ten songs on the CD, that's not something you see too often in country music today. The tunes run the gambit of country style from slow-paced torch songs to fast-paced shoe-stompers. The opener Why Do All Your Promises Become Lies is the perfect example of the torch song, and reminds me what I like best about country music, the songs tell real stories of real people, with real heartbreak. Cindy Lu is a throw back to traditional country artists that seems to be missing in popular country music today. - http://bestfemalemusicians.com/twosidescd.html


"www.Indie-Music.com"

The New Jersey gal who simply goes by the name Cindy Lu seems nearly destined for commercial success. Listening to this sounds a lot like listening to country radio -- both in modern day and in more traditional times. And being from New Jersey isn't exactly like being from down south, so doing country music might not be quite what's expected. So, there is a bit of an element of surprise, even if it is stretching it a bit.
Overall, this is a bona fide pure-D country CD. It's got sad lyrics,
a bit of toe-tappin' honky-tonk beat, great vocal harmonies and
the instrumentation you'd expect (acoustic and steel guitar, mandolin, banjo and fiddle).
- Les Reynolds


"www.Indie-Music.com"

The New Jersey gal who simply goes by the name Cindy Lu seems nearly destined for commercial success. Listening to this sounds a lot like listening to country radio -- both in modern day and in more traditional times. And being from New Jersey isn't exactly like being from down south, so doing country music might not be quite what's expected. So, there is a bit of an element of surprise, even if it is stretching it a bit.
Overall, this is a bona fide pure-D country CD. It's got sad lyrics,
a bit of toe-tappin' honky-tonk beat, great vocal harmonies and
the instrumentation you'd expect (acoustic and steel guitar, mandolin, banjo and fiddle).
- Les Reynolds


"Phase9Music"

Country music is only produced in Nashville, right? Wrong. Nashville’s influences have spread itself out to those who are taken in by country music. Cindy Lu is one such convert, hailing from New Jersey, a place rich in musical talent such as Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi are those who come to mind. What these two artists in particular have in common with Lu is the way they can introduce us to characters and situations that seem real. With song titles such as EVERY LIFE TELLS A STORY and GUESS I DIDN’T SEE IT COMIN’, you can guess where the album is going. Injecting a mix of bluegrass, honky-tonk, rockabilly and Americana, this is one country album that you not tire of quickly. - http://www.phase9.tv/


"Phase9Music"

Country music is only produced in Nashville, right? Wrong. Nashville’s influences have spread itself out to those who are taken in by country music. Cindy Lu is one such convert, hailing from New Jersey, a place rich in musical talent such as Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi are those who come to mind. What these two artists in particular have in common with Lu is the way they can introduce us to characters and situations that seem real. With song titles such as EVERY LIFE TELLS A STORY and GUESS I DIDN’T SEE IT COMIN’, you can guess where the album is going. Injecting a mix of bluegrass, honky-tonk, rockabilly and Americana, this is one country album that you not tire of quickly. - http://www.phase9.tv/


"Country Interview Online"

Get ready to hear one of the most unique voices that has hit the country music circuit. Cindy Lu, originally from New Jersey, offers ten story songs in her latest album titled Two Sides. Penning seven of the tracks, she effectively presents traditional country sounds occasionally set against a refreshing bluegrass backdrop.
You'll find this one an exhilarating breather from some of the more heavily-engineered musical efforts being released lately. With minimal instrumentation, this album can be described as anything but overproduced. In fact, if you close your eyes, you might swear Cindy is playing guitar and singing right in the comfort of your own living room! Sure, there's room for different ways of presenting music. But sometimes, good music need only come in the simplest forms! - Cindy Gordon


"Country Interview Online"

Get ready to hear one of the most unique voices that has hit the country music circuit. Cindy Lu, originally from New Jersey, offers ten story songs in her latest album titled Two Sides. Penning seven of the tracks, she effectively presents traditional country sounds occasionally set against a refreshing bluegrass backdrop.
You'll find this one an exhilarating breather from some of the more heavily-engineered musical efforts being released lately. With minimal instrumentation, this album can be described as anything but overproduced. In fact, if you close your eyes, you might swear Cindy is playing guitar and singing right in the comfort of your own living room! Sure, there's room for different ways of presenting music. But sometimes, good music need only come in the simplest forms! - Cindy Gordon


Discography

1) "Playin' The Game", 1999, demo CD, 5 tracks
2) Songs from "Two Sides" are enjoying worldwide exposure, with airplay in Africa, the Philippines, Czechoslovakia, Australia, the Netherlands, Canada, Austria, Belgium, England, Faroe Islands, New Zealand, France, Sweden, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Japan, Malta, Holland, Norway, Poland, Scotland, and the United States of America. She has appeared in several magazines and websites, including Strictly Country, Country Interviews Online, Rants and Reviews, Phase 9, Highway FM, and Best Female Musicians.
3) Currently working on her 3rd CD of original songs

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Cindy Lu was born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey surrounded by music. She grew up singing in her church and school choirs, and since her father and brother were both musicians, her home was always filled with music. Cindy Lu's love of music was greatly influenced by her faith and her family, and she spent many years singing a variety of music, including classics, oldies, showtunes, gospel and pop. In 1996, on the advice of a friend, Cindy Lu tuned into a country radio station. She was instantly hooked! A "country convert" had been born!
Cindy Lu started singing country songs and for the first time in her life, she felt as though her voice had "finally found a home." Since that day, Cindy Lu has been singing cover as well as her own original tunes, and produced her first CD of original songs, Playin’ The Game, in 1999. Three singles from Cindy Lu’s first CD made it to #1 on several Independent Charts. She has had the privilege of being showcased at Wolfy's and Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in Nashville, TN, has performed at The Bluebird Café, The Broken Spoke Café, The Broken Spoke Songwriter’s Stage & Legends Corner, all in Nashville. Cindy Lu was a finalist in Froggy 101’s (Wilkes Barre, PA) True Value Jimmy Dean Country Showdown (1999).
In her native region of Sussex County New Jersey, she won several talent contests, has performed at state fairs, in NYC at Don't Tell Mama (a nightclub and cabaret theatre), and countless benefits and private bookings. Cindy Lu was both a performer and nominee at the OCA Awards Show (Online Country Awards) in Laughlin, Nevada (October 2000) where she won the "Female Country Newcomer Award." Cindy Lu performed at the GMA Awards (Golden Music Awards) in Nashville during Fan Fair 2001. Cindy Lu was awarded the "2001 Upcoming Female Country Singer" award from New Artist Radio (NAR.) Cindy Lu co-hosted and performed at the NAR Music Awards Show in Park City, Utah, March 2002, and was awarded the 2002 & 2004 Country Female Artist of the Year Award. NAR also awarded Cindy Lu the 2003 Entertainer of The Year at the NAR Music Awards Show May, 2003, in Salt Lake City.
Cindy Lu's second CD of original songs was released to the public on June 2, 2003, during a CD Release Party at The Hall of Fame Lounge in Nashville, TN, where she also performed that night. Cindy Lu is currently working on her 3rd CD of original songs.
"From Sussex County, NJ, to Utah, Nevada, Key West, Tennessee, NY and every place in between, performing and singing is the best way I can think of to spend my time with great friends, good music, and a whole lot of dancin’!
Cindy Lu is honored to be a part of the country community, and plans to be singing as long as she is breathing.
"Country is a place inside you, not where you live. God gave me the gift of singing, and I’d like to share that gift and to bring a smile to the faces of as many people as I can."