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"Innovative and yet accessible, [LOURDS] breaks the rules, while poised to break into the big time." LOURDS Have MercyInside Connection: Friday, June 9, 2006 LOURDS is a rock band from New York City. It is also the name of the band's founding member, who, at age 6, dazzled audiences at Carnegie Hall when she did a violin recital. "I was in a bunch of youth orchestras as a child," the singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist says. "At Carnegie Hall, it was the New York Symphony Youth Orchestra, I believe. I was the youngest member of the orchestra by far, so that was a big deal. I practiced symphonies by Mahler and Elgar incessantly as a child, so I believe I played them at the Carnegie Hall performance. The solo I was known for then was Pablo Sarasates' 'Malaguena.' All of this happened between the ages of 5 and 8, so details from one performance to the next are truthfully a blur." Since then, LOURDS has not stopped performing. The band's current lineup has been together for about one year. In April 2006, Breaking Records released their self-titled debut. Both parties have developed an excellent business relationship. "There's nothing like trust," says Lourds, who had worked with the label's executives before the band signed with them. "I recorded, sang and played all the instruments on a song called 'Goodbye Losers' that I wrote a couple years ago at a production house run by the label president, Bernadette O'Reilly," she says. "It's a sports arena anthem, and through the efforts of executive producer Sherrie Fell [vice president of Breaking Records], we got interest in the song from ESPN. As a result, I did another version of the song, 'Victory,' specifically targeting the sports market. Over the past two years, Bernadette, Sherrie and I have licensed the song everywhere, getting placement in movies, on ABC football, ESPN and women's basketball. We have made a decent amount of money for ourselves and for Nelson-O'Reilly Productions on this one song. From doing business with this one track, our morals and business ethics were apparent and it was clear that we are all trustworthy, go get'em and cut from the same cloth." A relationship formed, based on "mutual respect, honesty and handshake agreements," Lourds maintains. "It began feeling like family to me, so when Breaking Records wanted to sign our band to their label, it felt natural and right when the rest of the band met the label, they immediately shared my sentiment" Rounding out the quartet are guitarist Gene Blank, drummer Sarah Vasil and bassist Joey Sagarese. Prior to joining Lourds, Gene played in the bands Bile, Supermassive and Uranium 235. His influences range from Jimi Hendrix to Dave Matthews. Sarah took up the drums in grade school. (At the time, she was entertaining thoughts of becoming a golf pro.) Sarah had been in the bands Sarastatic and the Drive before relocating to New York City, where she met Lourds. Among Sarah's influences are Keith Moon, John Bonham and Samantha Maloney. Upon hearing Rancid for the fast time, Joey was catapulted into what he describes as "a lifetime of punk rock and hardcore." Among his favorite groups are Bad Religion, Metallica and Led Zeppelin. Lourds describes their new CD as rock with classic elements. 'That's what we hope people will feel about it," she says, "a timeless rock record with distinct and memorable songs, like those classic records from the 1960s and 1970s that never get old." In 2003, Lourds (the band) had been performing regularly in different clubs, most notably CBGB's, which resulted in the release of Basement Tapes. "CBGB's has always been packed with diehard fans for many years and that's why Basement Tapes was released," she says. "It was just a collection of lo-fi basement demos recorded at different times that sold thousands of units." The band was handpicked to play the Billboard Digital Music Awards in L.A. and recently performed at the Whisky-a-Go-Go. They have also been performing in clubs across the country. Signing with Breaking Records allowed them to record with Ed Stasium, whom Lourds describes as "the greatest producer of all time, who produced and recorded records for rock legends like my hero, Freddie Mercury, as well as Mick Jagger, the Ramones and Living Colour." She describes the current lineup as "amazing musicians who started playing when they were young, all trained but not classically trained. We left the gate running, playing out with existing songs of mine. But we have newer songs we're really excited about, where we're collaborating more on the songwriting." In addition to what she refers to as "great music and an awesome live show," the band uses "nontraditional instrumentation peppering a classic rock backdrop with the distorted electric violin soloing like a guitar, as well as the mandolin. We work hard, we play with all our souls, and we rock hard, period."
Billboard ("Summer Sizzlers" section July 2005, "Now Hear This" column)
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"... LOURDS' audience is growing ... 'Basement Tapes' [is] an exceptionally crafted album that we believe needs to be heard by anyone who's ever said, "Man, do I need a break from the same old thing" - and that includes more than a couple of A&R execs." "Lourds proves herself to be a highly viable singer/tunesmith on 'Basement Tapes' ... Cuts like the revved-up 'Weak' and the acoustic, heartbreaking 'That Girl' show her strutting with palpable authority, occasionally doffing her violin in favor of an electric guitar. It's the set opening 'I'm a Queen,' however that LOURDS shows [their] undeniable star power ... the song has the potential to be an anthem - and not just for women." -- Larry Flick NY Daily News (cover story of NOW Entertainment section)
"While budding rock stars rebel with sex, drugs and violence, a young Lourds took her early frustrations out on the music, distorting notes as she played, embellishing the classics, jumping off the stage during orchestra performances to get in her audience's faces." -- Rebecca Louie New York Post, in an article entitled, "ALMIGHTY LOURDS""LOURDS has a couple dozen eclectic, electric songs; lots of heart and a keen sense of image, unleashing a passion that turns crowds into rapturous mobs. If this new [band] gets a break, [they] have the talent to back up the luck." -- Dan Aquilante E! online"A doll to watch, the beauteous and wild Lourds, a classically trained violin prodigy who played Carnegie Hall before she was 10. It won't be long before LOURDS becomes a household name." -- Pamela De Barres ROCKRGRL"LOURDS closed out the night with [their] arena rock stylings and electric violin. They have a crowd that knows all the words, and they sang along." -- Kathleen Warnock Joan Jett (as seen on a "Women Who Rock" poster)"LOURDS is energetic, exciting, and unique!" -- Joan Jett Fox News, "Fox & Friends"
OnlineTV.com"The LOURDS gig was complete with fan fervor not seen by this reviewer since the fever days of the Grateful Dead. Dancing and prancing right there with [them]." -- Rick Siegal MORE SUGAR, Westchester, NY
Women Who Rock Magazine"Captivating the audience with their blend of classical violin and rock, they thrilled their devoted followers, immediately filling up the club. Their epic rock performance was both intimate and exhilarating." -- Bridget McGoldtrick New York Metro TV - Gotham TV in a segment entitled "Who's Making It""With her electric violin, Lourds, the beautiful and exotic musician whose new sound is taking the nation by storm, is fast becoming a national superstar." Starvox.net
More Sugar (Westchester, NY)"LOURDS just grabbed onto the audience and held them ... They had a certain punk look and reminded me of No Doubt a bit, though with a unique sound. They knew how to rock and were also able to pull on the heart strings ..." -- Bob Schaeffer Teen Voice Magazine"LOURDS has a style of music completely different from anything out there and has fan websites made by teenagers. Pick up the CD. You will love them!" -- Andrew Magenheim East Coast Rocker, NJ"Many bright things lie ahead for this New York City native band, whose eclectic blend of rock tinged with soulful melodies has garnered them a lot of hype on the East Coast." The Seattle Times, WA"Hot new music star Lourds, an electric violin-playing musician from New York, plays to a packed house at the Bad Juju Lounge." -- Caitlin Cleary NY Newsday
The NY Times"A baby-faced guy with a wispy goatee, tattoos and a newly fashionable MADDOX JOLIE Mohawk, who identified himself only as GENE, told us he was 24, performed in a band called LOURDS, and performed at CBGB from the time he was 14." Metal Maidens, Netherlands"While Lourds, the producer, is to be complimented for organizing the Medusa Festivals, it’s LOURDS, the [rock band], the fans come to see. With songs like "You Suck the Life Out of Me," and "I Know Who I Am," and telling their fans to "fuck like it’s the last day of you life," LOURDS owns whatever stage they step on." Southern Voice, GA"Lourds gave up the traditional violin, trading it for a fierce electric violin model, formed a tight ensemble and started ripping up stages across the country. A live show by LOURDS is something akin to a hurricane. Much of the rockin' music thrashes you about like high level winds, while their ballad sensibility is as calming as a storm's eye." -- Michael Nichols Core Magazine, Canada"Live, [LOURDS] songs are dreamy and capture both male and female audience members, who can't help but join in and sing the chorus. It's quite haunting to witness Lourds’ near paranormal presence on stage." -- Jessica Markoff LI Sounds"A large section of the audience was familliar with LOURDS, and they showed them love by shouting out requests and singing along to the more popular tunes like "Always" and "Astropop." Others were getting their first taste of a band whose music and highly visual stage show had them lining up for CDs and a chance to get on their mailing list." -- DB PiercingMetal.com"There were several openers that evening but I admit not paying much attention to most of them. There was one that stood out above the crowd in my opinion ... A strong portion of the audience seemed to be there for them [LOURDS] and you could tell that the reaction was positive to their performance as every song ended. I feel this band has the potential to be a super-charged hit ..." Village Voice (Choice)"A Carnegie classical violin prodigy at six, this local hottie's distinction in her twenties is her costumes with songs that are heavy with Alanis-badass belting and bowing of strings." -- Chuck Eddy ChicagoGigs.com"Let me make this very clear, when LOURDS rocks, they could push back a hurricane! Musically, they are an original and no, not because Lourds plays violin in a rock band, but because they have their own sound. You hear one LOURDS song, and you know it's them. Can you say that about all these cookie-cutter bands that the record labels seem to crapping out every day? I can't!" -- Josef Filipak Time Out New York"The raven haired banshee know as Lourds was last spotted at CBGB's Gallery thrashing her violin, body painted and naked from the waist up ... A MUST SEE!" Newport this Week, RI"What my musical experiences have afforded me is the ability to spot a winner. In this case, that sure thing is New York native, Lourds. This deceivingly adorable young lady of Filipino, Yugoslavian and Spanish descent, systematically rips the roof off any room with a microphone and a few speakers that she and her band happen to wander into. A cross between Alanis Morrisette and early David Bowie, this girl, quite simply, rocks ... LOURDS takes their show on the road and they will be on display at Area Venue in Newport this Thursday evening, September 22nd. My humble advice is that you go catch this lighting in a bottle before you have to consult Ticketmaster to see one of their shows." Corporatemofo.com"LOURDS has a pretty wild stage show at times, but as I saw on Tuesday, [they] don’t need make-up, or make believe. [Their] presence and energy - that's what really creates the show and makes the magic that stays with you." -- Mighty Aphrodite Amazon.com"I don't know if the fact that you can still catch LOURDS playing intimate New York rock clubs where you can walk right up to the stage, rather than impersonal stadiums where binoculars are de rigueur, is proof that there is a God or proof that the universe is entirely random. But in any event, the cost of this CD is a small price to pay for what you get, one of the best hours of music recorded in recent years and a powerful piece of evidence that the real creativity in popular music these days is taking place outside the purview of the major labels." -- Slickmoniker Hipnosis Magazine, NJ
Collezioni Edge, Italy, in article entitled "A Queen in New York""Known by many of her fans as 'The Queen,' Lourds has a truly stunning exotic beauty and amazing talent that catapulted her to star status. Although her guiding spirit is reported to be Freddie Mercury, her voice recalls the raunchy sound of Janis Joplin, the singer who belted out "Four Non-Blondes," and a little bit of Alanis Morissette, all of which is combined with the notes of a wildly stroked fiddle. I hope you have the opportunity one of these days to hear her sing ..." -- Annalisa Cattani Indie Voice (Canada)"After leaving Ted's, we went immediately to Healey's because we were worried about a packed house for LOURDS. Let me tell you, there weren't very many people in that packed venue who weren't having a blast. A large contingent of the audience was singing along to the songs, which is amazing considering CMW was LOURDS’ only other performance in Canada. For the show's finale, Lourds had the crowd yelling out the lyrics "I'm a Queen!" at the top of their lungs. Hands were in the air. Men and women, young and old - we were all queens." Womanrock.com"Still playing her trademark electric violin with out-and-out passion (I once saw her break one in half by playing it too hard), she was embracing electric guitar for more songs, though still delighting the audience with the violin-bow twirling as she sang." -- Pete Harris Sportswear International"Go see LOURDS and witness a manic violinist with an IN YOUR FACE stage presence and an INTENSE sound." -- Mary McGuiness MetroTalks.com, (translated from Chinese)
El diario/La Prensa (translated from Spanish)"LOURDS is an explosive band with diehard fans and music that touches the soul." -- Juan Fernando Merino Female Musician"Lourds, a classically trained violinist turned undeniable rock star plays music that must be heard for all music fans starved for something new ..." -- Michelle Chau Aural Fix, LI, NY"LOURDS is a band whose lead singer has strong Alison-Moyet with hot flashes vocals and plays distorted crunch violin, mandolin and electric guitar. She also has a pair of balls bigger than most guys can only dream about!" -- Kathy Fleischman Washington Square News - NYU"I have finally found the act that is going to change the entire landscape of music. It is hard to find unsigned acts with as large of a following as theirs, but LOURDS does a great job captivating an audience. Their title song, 'I'M A QUEEN,' even has the most masculine of us chanting the lyrics. LOURDS is for everyone, and certainly will be present for a while to come." -- James Finnegan Northwest Asian Weekly"By far, the standout song ... Lourds’ distinctive and jarring voice reveals raw emotion and passion with each breath she takes. The song is refreshingly simple, using only acoustic guitars, light background vocals and a sweeping violin solo by Lourds herself." -- Tiffany Wan ROCKRGRL"On June 27, CB's hosted the fourth annual Medusa Festival, the brainchild of New York rocker, Lourds, a night featuring a lineup of female-fronted or all-female bands ... As headliner, LOURDS took the stage, audience members stood on chairs and held cameras over their heads ... Lourds plays violin, mandolin, electric and acoustic guitar and provides the attitude. With Sarah on drums, guitarist Gene and bassist Joey, LOURDS [the band] has become harder sounding over the last several years. With the moxie to sing 'I'm a Queen,' and 'I Know Who I Am,' Lourds owns whatever stage she steps on." -- Kathleen Warnock The NYWaste"Lourds ... Rock & Roll Goddess giving us a taste Of what we want." -- Lucky Lawler Good Times Magazine, LI, NY"This fiery young lady is anything (and everything) but ordinary. Intricate compositions, a visual presence striking and beautiful, and the raw chemistry of three accomplished musicians playing unplugged gave the set more the feel of a work of art than a musical performance ... LOURDS is a [band] that can't be ignored with talent that can't be denied." -- Dan Brown Wanted Dead or Alive, Canada"Flamboyant temptress of New York City ... with a fiddle in one hand and the pulse of the audience in the other, Lourds both rocks and enchants." -- Linda Baxter Humber College, Canada"New York sensation, Lourds - a phenomenal vocalist, and rock-violinist. Playing a set of heart-felt and spellbinding rock songs, the band, LOURDS left the mouths of the packed club agape. Decked out in a stunning costume, the flamboyant vocalist spilled powerful vocals while tactfully spinning her violin bow to one side when the mood struck her right." -- Kristina Koski NYRock.com"To describe Lourds as "vibrant" would be something of an understatement. For her interview with NY Rock, the singer-songwriter violin maestro arrived at NYC's Cloister Cafe decked in a day-glow orange outfit that did far more to wake me up than my steamed cappuccino. As she sipped her tea and chatted, Lourds proved to be affable and well spoken while discussing her music, her growing popularity and recent events in the world at large." Women Who Rock Magazine"The outrageous Lourds - equal parts violin virtuoso and sexy dominatrix. Hey Lourds, if you're reading this, we love you." Filipinas Magazine"Many music fans pride themselves on having witnessed such major acts as Bruce Springsteen, Madonna and No Doubt perform before they exploded onto the airwaves. Space cowboys searching for the birth of a star should steer their spaceships to a LOURDS concert ..." -- A.E. Maddela Etcetera Magazine, GA"Get a chance to see LOURDS, an emergent rock goddess, a band poised to vault into the record collections and hearts of rock-loving queens everywhere." -- Micha McCoin Maarte Magazine"Wielding a supercharged violin and a flair for the flamboyant, New York City-based band, LOURDS has the colorful wielding 'Queen' of the International music scene ... Audiences around the world are mesmerized by this talented and soulful Filipina. Who are LOURDS and why have they captured so much attention?" -- Cheryl de Borja The Ottawa Weekly Xpress, Canada"LOURDS ... Think Kate Bush with army boots." -- Fateema Sayani NOW, Canada"Yes, the music's the thing. Still there's little doubt that her look - and the fact that she's brought a relatively non-traditional instrument to rock - accounts for a sizable part of their appeal." -- Kim Hughes Amazon.com"This LOURDS CD is magnificent! I can listen to the whole thing straight through which is something that not a lot of CD's do for me, or anyone. From the heart wrenching Soothsayer Lies, to the hilarious Snaggletooth, this CD displays a wide range of emotions that are good all in one day!" -- Kelsey J. Douglas In MusicWeTrust.com"Classically trained flamboyant violinist, wielder of voice, talent, and looks to maim and kill ... LOURDS' incomparable exhibitions shake loose the ties that bind us to droning pop radio routine and monotony through theatrical music erupting with youthquake rebellion across the edge of the stage and into the hearts and hips of every attending fan." -- Jett Black Mercury, RI"Namesake and lead singer of New York-based rock quartet LOURDS is a musical prodigy who played Carnegie Hall at age 6. She may be one of the most exciting violinists around." Good Times Magazine, LI, NY"The songs are most often guitar-driven, but the dynamic vocals and hum of the bow, gives LOURDS a uniqueness much in the way that Queen pushed the rock n' roll envelope in the 70's ... Whether Lourds is on guitar, violin, or mandolin, and no matter where her voice travels on the scale, the common thread is found in the intensity and energy." -- Dan Brown MetroTalks.com"Lourds pulls her bow over the electric violin nestled on her shoulder, creating a unique distortion effect with consummate skill. The crowd in front of the stage is dancing and singing along with them as the performance reaches a crescendo, but Lourds, in the middle of it all, seems to be surveying the crowd, making eye contact with every member, as if in the midst of her musical rapture she was still looking just at you, singing just for you." Imprint Online, Canada"Canadian Music Week Standouts: LOURDS spreads their wings with amazing vocals. The first band worth mentioning - and the best thing about my CMW experience - is LOURDS. LOURDS played at El Mocambo on Thursday night and was almost too amazing ... Lourds’ rock violin and powerful emotive vocals are at the forefront of the songs ... Although LOURDS is from New York City, they made such an impression on Toronto that I'm sure they will be back before long." -- Lisa Johnson ROCKRGRL"Classically trained, but contemporary as can be, LOURDS is poised to break out of the Big Apple and into the mainstream." -- Rachel Kramer Bussell Superturbobunny.com, Canada"LOURDS was, by far and away, the best band of the night if not the entire weekend. A solid stage presence that blew the doors off of Healey's." -- Fraser Fulwell The Aquarian"When little Lourds was only six years old she played her violin for the classical crowd at Carnegie Hall. But early signs foretold that a CBGB's audience was better prepared for the ballsy female vocals and electric violin madness to come!" -- Tina Whelski Webtunes"LOURDS has a unique, energizing, cathartic style that will leave you feeling great and amazed. All this with a sure destiny to be a rock diva, but without any of the attitude towards fans that frequently goes with that ..." -- Ed Scerbo TheseTunes.com, (Canada's leading online music source)"LOURDS walks away with their third #1 Tune of the Week! This makes them our first ever American Tune of the Week winner!" Visitors of TheseTunes cast ballots for their favorite tune week by week and LOURDS walks away with the third consecutive Tune of the Week for the song, 'ALWAYS.'" "Headlining the final [Hard Rock Café] show was LOURDS, straight from New York, whose first-ever performance in Montreal won over the crowd. The electric violin-playing temptress exploded on stage with limitless passion, fashion and power. Having sold over 10,000 copies of their album 'Basement Tapes' at shows and via the Internet, LOURDS mania has spread into Canada." -- Heidi Rudzitis MusicDish.com"With a flair for theatrical outfits and wild style, a winning stage presence ... New York rock band, LOURDS is simply smashing, at home and elsewhere. Mix the power of Queen ... and jolt with 10,000 volts or so of star quality ... and their stadium scale appeal ... " -- Linus Gelber The NYWaste"LOURDS has a real following of loyal fans who can't wait until they hit the stage. Their presence is a real breath of fresh air tuning in and turning on." -- Lucky Lawler Gooch! Magazine"LOURDS is the quintessential, charismatic, mesmerizing rock band for the millennium." -- Florence Yoo Pop Matters Music"Take Janette Napolitano, Tori Amos, and Courtney Love, add classical violin, and top it off with enough energy to power the nation well into the next millennium and you might be getting close to the fresh, powerfully eloquent sounds of LOURDS. LOURDS mixes their unique blend of classical violin, acoustic guitar and piano with a passion that threatens to shake the foundation of music everywhere. From the intimate and inviting to the strident and defiant; that is LOURDS." -- Travis Mitchell Indievoice.com (Canada)"It's easy to understand why LOURDS has a giant-sized buzz surrounding them. That word, "buzz," may cause itching and upset stomachs in some, but it is a well-deserved buzz in this case. LOURDS’ songs are catchy and fun, containing some wicked rock violin and excellent lead guitar. But it is mainly their stage presence that makes them such wonderful live performers. LOURDS never forgets who they’re playing for - the fans. I have heard that, upon seeing their show, people become fans very quickly. These fans become loyal, even frenetic. I have experienced this first hand. If LOURDS does not return to Canada for a tour this summer (as promised), I think a road trip to New York City is in order." Hipnosis Magazine, NJ"This glamorous rock queen possesses every quality of a rock star and has the stage presence to back it up!" No one can dispute that Lourds takes inspiration from seventies icon David Bowie, amplifies it ten times over, makes it sexy and wild, and drives us mad!" -- Kurt Smith South Bergenite, NJ"LOURDS mesmerized the crowd, switching between full, open-chorded guitar and weeping violin. The crowd was swept up." -- Kelly Nicholadies Good Times Magazine, LI, NY"Lourds, the diminutive, violin playing enchantress, quickly established that she marches to the beat of a different drummer. Attractive, mysterious and forceful, Lourds seems intent on a single purpose, to conquer with raw power and seduce with pure magnetism. There is little doubt that those ends will be met." -- John Blenn CollectedSounds.com"The stylish singer/violinist Lourds can both rock fiercely and soothe the soul. It’s a stunning and vibrant debut that is not to be missed ... a true star. -- Anna Maria Starnell The Music Paper, LI"With only an electric violin to accompany her, Lourds let down her guard with 'Here I Am,' a haunting piece of refreshing maturity and vulnerability. She has a great sense of whimsy and ability to pen a catchy tune with break-out potential." -- Stephen Garvey Aquarian, NJ"Lourds took control of the night, entrancing every patron in the packed bar with her dances and her strong but sweet vocals. Lourds' diverse vocal range led from crowd chanting anthems like 'I'm A Queen' to soft sexy harmonies, practically a cappella. In ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian cultures, the villagers would gather and pray to the goddess of fertility to bring on the rains and cleanse their souls. On July 9, a whole bar in Manhattan got the chance to pray." -- Derek Beres The Inside Connection"After waiting for so long, the phenomenon known as LOURDS has finally given the world a souvenir for its patience. You'll need a crowbar to pry the LOURDS CD out of my CD player! It's brilliant." -- Steven J. Messina Gajoob.com"Lourds has apparently been causing quite a stir with the New York City with club-goers who call her "The Queen." Offering an eclectic fusion of modern rock and intricate layers of violining and entrancing melodies, LOURDS, the band, strips bare the genre to its essential core, that is, playing great and timeless music." -- Bryan Baker NYRock.com "Street Beat""LOURDS ... Not your average rock and roll, and definitely worth hunting for." MetalEvolution.net"Pounding hard with a nuclear concoction of dynamic vocals, a strong instrument collaboration including the powerful sounds of Lourds taking control with her electric violin,.. I can only say to anyone who has not yet had the pleasure to take in LOURDS, now is the time! I can only promise that you will never forget or regret doing so!" Arts Weekly, NJ"LOURDS performs with a catlike playfulness and passion that is quickly becoming their trademark. Their poise and professionalism on stage will convince you that they are destined for arenas." -- Vincent Toro Webtunes"For those of you who have caught them in concert, no introduction is necessary. For those who haven't, the exuberantly costumed electric violin-playing diva will knock your socks off. LOURDS doesn’t just perform for an audience - [they] assault it with an incessant barrage of musical virtuosity, incredible costumes and heartfelt emotion.'" -- Gian Trotta Amazon.com"LOURDS ... A full CD that runs the gamut lyrically and musically with upbeat tunes that really drive to beautifully orchestrated ballads to Lourds singing and playing an acoustic guitar and then another with only the violin. This CD is guaranteed to take you on an emotional roller coaster and leave you breathless wanting more ... like a live show!" Inside Connection, LI, NY"While many violin-toting child was navigating his or her way through "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," a prodigious 6 year old violinist named Lourds was performing at Carnegie Hall." -- Barbara Bales Metal Maidens, Netherlands"LOURDS possesses stages the world over ... Classical prodigy to indie queen." -- Rita Van Poorten |
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"There’s a certain audacity attached to a young band who places a song entitled "Fuck" on it's myspace.com page. Yet there’s also an air of intellect and aplomb that embodies New York-based rock quartet, LOURDS. It's namesake lead singer howls and growls, but she’s a musical prodigy who played Carnegie hall at age 6. Lourds also possesses some wickedly dexterous hands, as exemplified when she plays an amplified violin and mandolin." -- Chuck Taylor
"On [their] smokin' self-made disc, 'Limited Edition Basement Tapes,' the New York [band] sails through aggressive, energetic material with equal parts unbridled passion and technical prowess."
"I came across LOURDS at a VH1 Save the Music show down at the Knitting Factory featuring talent from in and around NYC ... You have to figure they have something going on as they are sponsored by Jagermeister, and have been written up a few times in Billboard ... They had a certain punk look and reminded me of No Doubt a bit, though with a unique sound. They knew how to rock and were also able to pull on the heart strings. [Lourds] had us singing along on at least one occasion ... And if you think a violin can not rock, well you have not see her do her thing on stage."
"Lourds is the most disarmingly powerful woman in underground rock and roll. From the Deep South of Georgia to the rainy Pacific Northwest, LOURDS has managed to win over everyone that sees [them]. Their crowd was a mixture of rock n’ roll grrls, frat boys, freaks and club kids swept by an emotional ride powered by guitars, drums, amazing violin playing ... and that VOICE ... At one point [Lourds] had the entire audience - even the drunken frat boys chanting ‘I’m a Queen.’ ... And before it was over I had tears on my cheeks." -- Blu
"Manhattan-based Lourds, sporting an alien-gothic hairdo and a costume made of a few strategically placed scraps of cloth held precariously together with safety pins, sawed on her electric violin like it was a Fender Stratocaster, blowing away the packed club - a true star! If only more of the conference's numerous female guitarists played with the same flair." -- Letta Taylor
"I witnessed them bring a crowded Hoboken bar full of drunks to an uncomfortable silence; everyone in the bar enchanted by Lourds’ vocal stylings. Let me tell you that I am a changed person after experiencing the legend soon to be known as LOURDS." -- Kevin Mooney
"Lourds has the heart of a poet. Her songs are written from her soul, from her real life experiences, each song touching the heart. Like her song, 'I'm a Queen,' which tells of a girl who overcomes adversity and learns to stand up for herself, she has fans who write her songs on the wall like an amulet, to heal the same wounds. Her lyrics are as beautiful as the verse of a poem, each word conveying naked emotion." -- Gao Chia-hui