LISA YOUNG & Co

Lisa has been delighting numerous audiences with her voice for over fifteen years.  During the first part of her career she focused primarily on country music.  In 1998 Lisa met local singer/songwriter Eric Erskine, a graduate from Musicians Institute in Hollywood California.  Along with Eric’s encouragement, mentoring, and coaching, and her strong desire to branch out vocally, Lisa has developed a singing style that delights her fans by covering a wide variety of musical genres.  From top forty to Motown, blues to light jazz, pop and oldies, Lisa brings a passion to her music that is a treat to all that hear her.

Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, retirement, business party, or tea social, Lisa, through her extensive musicians network, can arrange a selection of musical ensembles to enhance any special day or event.  These musical ensembles include classical style music with violin and cello, or classical style guitar accompaniment, solo pianist, jazz duo up to a jazz quintet, and a three, four, five, or six piece acoustic or electric band.  Lisa can put together musical packages to cover the needs for any event or wedding day.  For example, at the opening of an event or for the per-wedding and/or ceremony, the classical style music works well.  A jazz ensemble is a nice touch for a wedding or an event’s cocktail or dinner hour (this has been a big hit for the guests when waiting for the bride and groom pictures to be taken, or during dinner hour etc).  And of course a three to six piece band for the celebration or occasion.  For the musical needs of your wedding, or to put a special musical touch to your event, contact Lisa Young & Co.  Lisa will be happy to help you to arrange your music for that special day or special event. 

Currently Lisa is working with:

Eric Erskine (www.ericerskine.com). Eric Erskine spent years touring throughout the Midwest, in California and the Pacific Northwest in top 40 and original bands. He attended Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA, studying guitar and voice. Recording projects brought him back east to where he grew up. Check out his web page for more information on this talented musician.

David Young (www.stringthingmusic.net). David began playing professionally during the early '80's.  He has worked with many bands performing a variety of music from bluegrass and folk, to country, rock, reggae, jazz and gospel music. In 1990 David enrolled at Idaho State University majoring in music education. In 2000 David moved to New Hampshire. He also performs with two other local groups. The Moose Mountain Jazz Band, a seven-piece Dixieland Jazz band, and Quarter Moon  Jazz.

   Cliff Wilson Jr. Cliff, a transplant from Asheville, NC. Moved to New Hampshire in 2002 to rejoin his long lost love.  In 1994 he was spotted playing harmonica, and pulled up on stage while eating in a restaurant. That was the start of what would be a decade of playing harp and congas all most every weekend.

Andrew Kustas, a Wolfeboro, NH resident, began his musical career at the age of seven in violin instruction under the teachings of Dr. Sinichi Suzuki. After high school, his attention turned to the piano and he taught himself improvisational jazz.  His tastes range from R&B to folk music to Latin rhythms. He has appeared as a night club soloist, and a band member playing at weddings and various venues from Virginia to New England.   Andy also enjoys filling in on bass guitar, when the need arises.  Lately, he has been devoting his time to his latest project, Casual Labor.  "I think this band has IT," he notes.  Andy generally serves as the contact for new bookings and enjoys getting the guys in Casual Labor together to rehearse the latest Steely Dan addition to the repertoire. 

Nick Ciarleglio was born in New Haven Ct. in 1950, Started playing guitar when he was 6 or so . Took formal guitar lessons from Frank D'Amato for 9 years. He has played in numerous groups over the years. One of them the Cadavers competed in the original battle of the bands in 1966. Nick also plays for Casual Labor, and others, including his own solo act.

Mike Chatigney from Wolfeboro, NH. Mike currently performs with several different groups playing styles such as Jazz, Dixieland Jazz, Rock, Pop, Reggae, Concert pieces, Marches and Broadway show tunes.  His past experiences include playing extensively with several bands touring the East Coast, as well as recording over 150 hours in studios across the Northeast.

Some of the musicians Lisa has worked with, and continues to work with as the venues require, are, Peter Lawlor (www.plrecords.com),  Jerod Steers, Lou Porrazzo, and several others.  Lisa will mix and match to combine these talented musicians to fill any musical venue and/or occasion.