THE LISA PARADE

Given the rise of female singer/songwriters on the indie scene, this year's alphabetical list of Southern California's top unsigned artists has more spice to it than ever. With the industry stuck in transition mode, this list of hotties could contain the music biz's next breakthrough stars. This list gives bookers, managers. music supervisors, and a&r reps the opportunity to contact Southern cCalifornias hottest acts. PARADE!!!! - Music Connection

This act's name fits the music perfectly. Listening to their set is a lot like watching a parade in that each song is unique yet folows an overall theme. And, that theme is loud and clear in gutwrenching passion. The edges, however, are softened a bit with harmonies and melodies reminiscent of the Cranberries, giving the songs a polish while still retaining their rawness. Lyrically intriguing and muscially enthralling, Parade's material celebrates the real essence of alternative rock.

Solid but simple, Parade is not a flashy band. Instead, their musicianship serves the songs, giving them just the right vibe and feel for the candid and sometimes shocking lyrics. Pimentel loses herself in the music excorsising her soul while singing her heart out.

Parade is a new band on the local scene, and they seem to be doing all the right thingts. Their songwriting is strong and their performance is intense. They are an act that presents quality music and holds great promise. - The Music Connection

"This gives a new defintion to spectacular. This album in wonderful...cant wait to hear more!!!! Keep them coming because your songs just keep getting better. Beautiful Possibility: 10/10: absolutely magical...the beat drives the song. Its just amazing. Whatugonnado: 10/10: The harmonies and melodies are just fantastic. This song seems to be a favorite among listeners. Keep going Lisa Parade!!!!!!!! - Three Days Grace

Every song on this album is well written, catchy and each offers something for both the average listener and the accomplished musician. Lisa Parade is an incredilbley talented musician and songwriter, equally proficient on drums, flute, horn and probably other strings instruments. She gives quite a performance. And....what a great band!!!! A delight to hear accomplished players making great music without comprimise. This album rings true from start to finish. Listen and you'lle see! - Lou

PARADE
Out Of The Funbox
13-song CD
This CD is a hard to review. I like it, but who am I? Self-assessment gets menial when confronted by good music. Imagine burning through your workday in a not-so-bad-somewhat-okay mood, and you take the T to work. You’re on two Red Bulls (the 12 ounces) and the hustle-bustle of the station has you pepped up for once, not depressed. The female vocals with harmonization plunge through your ears as you miss the train to Park Street. I hear parade down the windy hallway annals of Tremont. The production is tight but loose, like my T pass in my wallet. I’m trying to describe the “places” this melodic, well-crafted, alternative music put me, you see. I can only write what I know. And I choose to describe locations rather than compare Parade to other bands. So fuck you. They’re really fine. Can you lend me a buck so I can get a coffee at Dunks? I’m so cold. (Mike Loce)

- The NOISE