Adult Alternative Album Rock, full lenghth CD produced by Maurice Jones Jr. Bright, beautiful, brisk, soulful, musical and accessible, this is Lavi's second solo effort and her best to date. Inside the Red Room is a comb... more »ination of rock, blues, folk and soul with plenty of electric and acoustic guitars, a solid rhythm section and touches of sax, viola and accordion. One of Lavi's personal favorites , a song that finds immediate acceptance with her live audience is Terri's Garden, written for her younger sister. Solace, a listener favorite with a seductive slide guitar and an infections roots rock feel is described wryly by Lavi as "an upbeat song about depression." Other favorites are Leaves - co-written with Walt Wittman, Emily Lies, a true story and Josette, another true story. If you are into Sarah McLaughlin, Sheryl Crow, Counting Crows, Train, and Bonnie Rait you will love this CD. Having toured all over the country before getting pregant with her first child, Inside the Red Room made it on 89 radio stations around the country and has sold inependently over 50,000 CDs on strictly word of mouth, extensive touring and some radio airplay. Now Very Juicy Records is taking the CD to the internet for its second run now that the baby is born and almost walking!« less
Adult Alternative Album Rock, full lenghth CD produced by Maurice Jones Jr. Bright, beautiful, brisk, soulful, musical and accessible, this is Lavi's second solo effort and her best to date. Inside the Red Room is a combination of rock, blues, folk and soul with plenty of electric and acoustic guitars, a solid rhythm section and touches of sax, viola and accordion. One of Lavi's personal favorites , a song that finds immediate acceptance with her live audience is Terri's Garden, written for her younger sister. Solace, a listener favorite with a seductive slide guitar and an infections roots rock feel is described wryly by Lavi as "an upbeat song about depression." Other favorites are Leaves - co-written with Walt Wittman, Emily Lies, a true story and Josette, another true story. If you are into Sarah McLaughlin, Sheryl Crow, Counting Crows, Train, and Bonnie Rait you will love this CD. Having toured all over the country before getting pregant with her first child, Inside the Red Room made it on 89 radio stations around the country and has sold inependently over 50,000 CDs on strictly word of mouth, extensive touring and some radio airplay. Now Very Juicy Records is taking the CD to the internet for its second run now that the baby is born and almost walking!
"I had never heard of Lara Lavi until I heard one of her songs, I think it was Terri's Garden on the radio here in Seattle on KMTT The Mountain 103.7FM. She blew me away. I called up the station and they told me that Lara actually lives somewhere in Seattle. I then bought the CD and I have been driving around with it in my car for days now. Lara is a killer songwriter. Her lyrics are deep but not corny and they match her vocal perfectly. I urge people to get this CD especially if you appreciate artists who actually can write and sing. I give it a double thumbs up!"
Why am I Just Learning About Lara Lavi?
Cody | 03/02/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Rarely do I buy CDs of people I have not heard of but, the reviews on Lara Lavi caught my eye and I went for it sight unseen. Then I learn that she has been around since 1990 doing her thing.Not only is her songwriting wonderful but she is really cool as a person, muscian, attorney, environmentalist, mom, wow, and great music too."
Amazing Lyrics
Cody | Seattle, WA | 02/19/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I could sit here and just read these lyrics of Lara's and it is like reading my own diary, really cuts to the heart of the matter. What a songwriter! Move over Vonda Shepard, Allie McBeal should have picked Lara Lavi!"
Inside The Red Room
shae642 | Champaign, IL | 10/28/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Lara Lavi has been over looked. She is an exceptional singer and songwriter. If you are into female solo artist this is a must have for your collection. Even if you're not, I believe you will like this cd. The cd is so good, it's difficult to pick a favorite song."
Inside the red room
Sharon Ross | MLT Terrace, WA | 02/03/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"It's easy to listen to, wish there was more of it to review longer pieces to hear. Lara has that sort of Bonny Rait voice which I enjoy alot."