Lisa Biales

What's not to like?

Lisa grew up in a musical family. Her father played upright bass and her mother sang and acted in community theater. Lisa's brother, a drummer, showed her how to play the guitar when she was eleven and Lisa has been having a love affair with the guitar ever since. The theater bug bit her too, Lisa started writing plays as a youngster, casting and directing her classmates in her garage that was turned into a theater for the day. No matter what play, big finale was always a heartfelt rendition of Moon River. Since those early days, Lisa has earned a Masters Degree in Theater from Ohio University, where she honed her acting and play writing skills.

Lisa started her musical career at the age of thirteen. She has done voice over work and jingles for national corporations, performed for state and national officials and crooned in the homes of the rich and famous. Lisa sang demos for Platinum award winning songwriters and recorded with Grammy award winning film producers. She has directed musical theater, written and produced musicals for children, had leading roles in theater and appeared on radio and television. It’s been quite a journey.

In 1991, Lisa met Sarah Goslee Reed in Marietta, Ohio. Both were performing at a festival and had a chance to get to know each other over lunch and a glass of wine. That glass of wine was the start of a long tradition for this renowned duo. Lisa and Sarah joined forces as Prairie Orchid and perform in schools and libraries, concert halls and festivals, and have recorded nine albums between the two of them. They are songwriters, mothers, traveling companions, confidantes and friends. In 2002, Prairie Orchid's "Pocket Full of Lizards" was awarded Best Album Of The Year, by the Children's Music Web.

“A friend is someone who knows the song of your soul and sings it back to you when you've forgotten the words.” Crosby, Stills & Nash

In 1999, Lisa released her first album of original music, “Music Box” is getting National and International airplay. The album has been called “a work of art” and was re-issued in 2007. "Music Box showcases an artist of dept and experience." ~ Dirty Linen

In 2006, Lisa released a second album of original music entitled, "Chasing Away The Blues" which was produced with Grammy Nominated Celeste Friedman. Lisa has been referred to as the Norman Rockwell of songwriters, with a voice that satisfies the soul. She has been likened to “the little sister of Allison Krauss and Rory Block.” The album is receiving international attention on the folk and blues scenes. "A taste of soul, and the blues . . . elements that have ensured true musical art." ~ Champaigne Macier, Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion

Currently, Lisa is in the studio working on a third album of original music with Nashville producer Gary Scott. "It is very exciting and inspiring to collaborate with such talent." The Cd entitled “Come To Me” will be released in June 2007 and showcases Lisa’s talent for writing a song that is perfect for her voice.

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