Jordan Curls
- Brooklyn, NY
- Singer/Songwriter
- 5 Verified Bookings
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I am available 4 cocktail hours, private parties, high end restaurants & other venues. I play 12-string guitar & sing. My singer songwriter material is similar 2 Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morisette, Melissa Etheridge, Journey, Michelle Branch & some country. I would like 2 get more original gig openers 4 national acts 4 exposure. My songs r melodic & eclectic w/ lyrics that r vague enough 2 self-interpret, yet powerful enough 2 relate 2 & inspire. I currently have a song in an independent film soundtrack & another in a documentary film. I have earned 3 finalist slots in the VH1 International Song of The Year Contest in the last 5 years. I have also sung 4 such spiritual teachers as Dr.Wayne Dyer.
Price Range: $250 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 135 minutes
Acoustically, you will see an eclectic performance regardless of whether I am playing cover songs or my own original music. It will be soulful, dynamic and meaningful. I do my own versions of cover songs without losing the song's original intention, yet making it my own and adding what I might put in production-wise if it was my song/project. I feel everything I play, so I feel that others who tune in will as well. That is the gift of being able to share music. It's the exchange. That is also what makes someone relate to the performer; what makes them memorable,desirable. On my original band: Please see my bio for a description. :)
Bios
Lisa Itts ~ (composer / lead vocals / guitar) a musician from early on, started playing guitar at the age of nine. She was first discovered by Peter Yarrow of "Peter, Paul and Mary". She attended Nassau Community College and minored in music. There, she added piano to her repertoire of instruments. After graduating, Lisa started her own children's entertainment company. She performed at parties as well as her own gigs, and now teaches guitar, piano, songwriting and voice. She also currently performs at restaurants and does corporate events. She has worked in several projects, including an R&B vocal quartet, co-produced by "Quick" from Epic Records. She has also done work for Dennis King, producer for such world renowned bands as "Motley Crue" and "Chic". Lisa has toured extensively in the New York Tri-state area at such venues as the ever-popular C.B.G.B.'s and The Bitter End, N.Y.C. She has performed and recorded with guitarist extraordinaire, Larry Mitchell of "Tracy Chapman" and "Rick Okasek's" bands, and bassmaster, Schuyler Deale of "Michael Bolton" and "Billy Joel". Lisa has opened for Randy Jackson of "Zebra" fame. She and her band *Solstar* have also opened for such musical staples as the "The Band".
Her debut CD was selected by the students of Nassau Community College which enabled her to land a spot as a guest artist at the 29th annual N.C.C. folk festival. She performed with the likes of signed artists Laura Love, Odetta and Long Island's own, The Skaflaws.
2004 AND 2005 ~ Lisa's song "Butterfly" chosen as a top 5 finalist in the VH1 International Song Of The Year Contest! Also in 2004 ~ "I Have Now" honorable mention in the pop category and runner up in the country category ~ "One Heart" honorable mention in the country category!
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Lisa's songs are now being played by 2 top internet radio stations... (link hidden) and (link hidden)
More recently, Lisa performed on stage with spiritual speaker and author Dr. Wayne Dyer, singing her VH1 International Song of The Year Contest's award-winning song "Butterfly".
Lisa is a prolific writer with over 100 songs in her repertoire. It is not uncommon for her to create several pieces of music or poetry in a relatively short period of time. Her music offers memorable melodies and moving lyrics vague enough to self-interpret, yet empowering enough to relate to and inspire. All of this creates her unique groove-rock style. Lisa is the heart and soul of *Solstar*
In my own words: "If I could touch as many people as possible with my songs; This would be the most fulfilling thing I could do with my music."
Original songs would be discussed but my cover song list is as follows:
Oldies…
When I Fall In Love (Nat King Cole)
What A Wonderful World (Louie Armstrong)
O Solo Mio (Vic Damone/Various Artists)
50’s
Are You Lonesome Tonight (Elvis)
Sea Of Love (most currently Robert Plant and the Honeydrippers)
My Funny Valentine (Frank Sinatra)
60’s
‘Aint To Proud To Beg (The Temptations)
Return To Sorrento (Frank Sinatra/Various Artists)
Fools Rush In (Elvis Presley)
You Keep Me Hangin’ On (The Supremes
That’s Life (Frank Sinatra)
70’s
Horse With No Name (America)
You Are The Woman (Firefall)
Leader Of The Band (Dan Fogelberg)
I Can’t Tell You Why (Eagles)
Take It Easy (Eagles)
Hotel California (Eagles)
Mercy Mercy Me (Marvin Gaye/Robert Palmer)
Wild World (Cat Stevens)
Angie (Stones)
Beast Of Burden (Stones)
It’s Too Late (Carole King)
Do It Again (Steely Dan)
Dirty Work (Steely Dan)
Southern Man (CSN)
Listen To The Music (Doobie Brothers)
Ohio (Neil Young)
Higher Ground (S. Wonder/Chilli Peppers)
Eight Days A Week (Beatles)
Ticket To Ride (Beatles)
Let It Be (Beatles)
Come Together (Beatles)
Here There & Everywhere (Beatles)
Hey Jude (Beatles)
Moondance (Van Morrison)
Some Day Some Way
I Shot The Sherrif (Marley/Clapton)
Wonderful Tonight (Clapton)
All Along The Watchtower (Hendrix/Dave Matthews)
‘Aint No Sunshine (Bill Withers)
Breakdown (Tom Petty)
Tonight’s The Night (Rod Stewart)
On & On (Stephen Bishop)
Bennie & The Jets (Elton John)
Daniel (Elton John)
I Wanna Learn A Love Song (Harry Chapin)
80’s
If I’d Been The One (38 Special)
Jenny Jenny (Tommy Tutone)
Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper)
What I Am (Edie Brickel & New Bohemians)
Refugee (Tom Petty)
Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around (Petty/Stevie Nicks)
Use Me (Bill Withers/Mick Jagger, Lenny Kravitz)
The Tide Is High (Blondie)
Don’t Dream It’s Over (Crowded House)
Coffee In Bed (Squeeze)
I Keep Forgettin’ (Michael MacDonald)
Summer Of 69 (Byan Adams)
Bad Love (Clapton)
In Your Eyes (Peter Gabriel)
Just You and I (Eddie Rabbit/Crystal Gayle)
On and On (Stephen Bishop)
The Lady In Red (Chris DeBurgh)
Who’s Cryin’ Now (Journey)
Smooth Operator (Sade)
Don’t Ask Me Why (Billy Joel)
90’s
Strong Enough (Sheryl Crow)
Because The Night (Patti Smith/Natalie Merchant)
Possession (Sarah McLaughlin)
Like The Way I Do (Melissa Etheridge)
Better Man (Pearl Jam)
Wanted Dead or Alive (Bon Jovi)
I Can’t Make You Love Me (Bonnie Rait)
Kiss From A Rose (Seal)
One (U2)
Learn To Fly (Foo Fighters)
Don’t Speak (No Doubt)
Happy Girl (Martina McBride/Beth Neilsen Chapman)
I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues (Elton John)
I Need To Know (Marc Anthony)
2000’s
Lonely No More (Rob Thomas)
Last Dance With Mary Jane (Tom Petty)
This Love (Maroon 5)
Sunday Morning (Maroon 5)
Love Is So Past Tense (Tina Arena)
Cherry Tree (K.T. Tunstal)
Beautiful (Christina Aguillera)
It’s Not Over (Daughtry)
Hand In My Pocket (Alanis Morisette)
Home (Michael Buble)
You can find 2 minute samples of most of my original music on my website as well. (link hidden) Video to come very soon.
Led Zeppelin, Pat Benatar, No Doubt, Journey, Some R&B rhythms, Old Sade, Sheryl Crow, Fleetwood Mac, Goo Goo Dolls (IRIS), Of the more modern stuff, My band sounds a little like Michelle Branch and Avril Levigne, too. SPINAL TAP (formerly The Thamesmen) Also, I don't know if they are an influence on my music, but I love Steely Dan and Paul Weller (from Style Council, The Jam) and Alan Price's solo stuff (keyboardist from the Animals) AND Pearl Jam Versus album. Did I mention Chris Cornell's voice is heavenly? I am also very influenced by the melodies and harmonies from 70's soft rock music. I am currently waiting to hear about some country music I've written for hire in Nashville as well.
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