Bio

Lisa Michelle Anderson

 

What happens when you’re raised on the Country and Bluegrass influences of Dolly Parton in Southeast Kansas, move to Australia, and learn to play the guitar? You get Lisa Michelle Anderson.

Described by Sam Otis Hill, Lisa's music is  “fresh linen and well-worn denim occasionally splashed with whiskey, beer, and hot sauce. Her songs embody a unique blend of heartfelt Americana, smooth vocal phrasing and rugged charm."

Lisa Michelle Anderson is first and foremost a story teller. Her live shows take you on a journey through the heartland of America and the many places she’s traveled to around the world. 

Lisa has played and recorded with industry icons such as Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam & Soundgarden), Adam Levy (Turn Turn Turn), Johnny Irion (Arlo Guthrie, Robert DeLeo), Cindy Lawson, Paul Hiraga (Downpilot), Lori Wray, and Sky Smeed.

Her talent has been recognized by the Minnesota Music Academy, which voted her Best Singer-Songwriter. She has also opened for legendary acts like Warren Zevon, The Jayhawks, Marty Willson-Piper, Marianne Faithfull, Peter Case, and Jill Sobule.

In 2020 and 2022 Lisa released two EP's produced and recorded by Johnny Irion which included her single Key to the Door that was released by Aldora Britain Records (Rothley, UK). She released her critically acclaimed  single Joy Callin' in March of 2023.  Lisa is currently back in the studio recording a new full length LP to be released during the first half of 2025.

Lisa performs both as a solo artist and with her band, which includes producer/guitarist Johnny Irion.