Call her an urban cowgirl with soul. A singer songwriter who sings from the heart and plays from the hip. Time Out Magazine, NY says Lisa "inspires quite effortlessly with a stunning voice that soars and takes you along for the ride." Lisa's released three independent CD's, "Becoming", The EP "Three" and "A Very Country Compilation" which won a 2007 Syracuse Area Music Award (SAMMY) for Best Country Recording.
Growing up in a very musical family, Lisa is no stranger to the music industry. Daughter of Mickey Gentile, Motown Record producer to a long list of legendary artists including Marvin Gaye, The Tempations, Connie Francis, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & The Supremes and many more. Her mother, Jennifer Lambert, enjoyed a successful writing and recording career at the top of the charts on Decca Records.
A native of Syracuse, NY, at age 10 Lisa's family transplanted to New York City so she could fully pursue a career in show business. It wasn't long before Lisa was starring in national commercials, plays and even won a couple episodes of Start Search with a perfect score. She studied at the famous HS of Performing Arts in New York City, otherwise known as “Fame” and received her BA in Arranging and Composition from Bard College.
Lisa was discovered by prodcuver and writer Keith DIamond (Billy Ocean, Michael Bolton, Donna Summer, Mick Jagger) who jumpstarted and nurtured her writing and recording career until his untimely passing in 1997. Lisa continues to work with the inudstries top musicians and producers in todays market. Her latest set of songs recorded in 2010 were producer by Lisa & David Greenberg (EMI Records, Virgin Records, RCA Records, Atlantic Records, and Curb Records—recording at The Hit Factory, Electric Lady Studios, Battery Studios, Right Track, and Capitol Records).
Lisa is the creator and host of the popular "Music Mavericks" Open Mic Series every Wednesday night at Opus Lounge in Armory Square. She is produces concerts and events, including the original Naked Songwriter Series and most recently, Lisa's launched Music Heals CNY, a not-for-profit endeavor which brings live acoustic music to the bedsides of patients and families healthcare facilities throughout Central New York.
Lifetime Television's newest network, Lifetime Real Women , chose Lisa to be one of 12 standout women to join the Lifetime Real Women family in representing the network in its ongoing connections with consumers and business partners. The LRW campaign will highlight the individual stories of real, "everyday" women, bringing their inspiring and entertaining perspectives to viewers across America.
Lisa continues to perform both solo- acoustic and with her band.
