Press release
Monday 17th February 2014 09:00
LISA STANSFIELD ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER 2014 UK TOUR
British Songstress in Seventh Heaven
Following her sell out European tour earlier this year Lisa Stansfield is releasing her long awaited new album ‘Seven’ on the 7th of October 2013.
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ON FRIDAY 21st February
Lisa’s career has spanned over 3 decades, boasting sales of nearly 20 million records and a string of international top 10 hits including: Around The World, Change, All Woman and Someday.
The aptly named album ‘Seven’ is Lisa’s 7th studio release and promises to galvanise her fan base old and new. The Grammy nominated, multi BRIT, Ivor Novello and Silver Clef Award winner has returned to the studio to record along with long-time songwriting partner Ian Devaney, whose credits include The Bodyguard and Indecent Proposal soundtracks.
Seven which has been produced and written in the UK by Lisa Stansfield and husband Ian Devaney features tracks such as: Can’t Dance, The Rain, Stupid Heart, Conversation, The Crown, Strong, So Be It and Picket Fence
Recorded in both Los Angeles and Manchester, Stansfield has collaborated with John "JR" Robinson, known as the most recorded drummer in history and Grammy award winning orchestrator Jerry Hey, both integral to the creation of Michael Jackson’s “Off The Wall, Thriller and Bad” and have worked with Lisa for over two decades.
Following her critically acclaimed return to live performance in 2013– The Times said “Lisa still has the most distinctive and sensuous voice in soul pop”
"Seven" marks Lisa’s return to the international stage and confirms her status as one of the UK’s premier recording artists.
Due to phenomenal demand and such a fantastic reception at her recent European tour, Lisa is also delighted to announce five further UK Autumn tour dates. These upcoming shows in: Bexhill, Bournemouth, Manchester, Bristol and London feature both classic hits and new material taken from the upcoming album ‘Seven’
Adding a further string to her bow, and with Lisa’s ongoing contribution to British Soul being undeniable, Stansfield will be starring in an independent film about the genre due out later this year. Charting the soul phenomenon that rose out of Northern England, ‘Northern Soul’ will see Lisa team up with a renowned cast of UK actors including Steve Coogan and Ricky Tomlinson paying homage to the musical genre that has influenced her own style.
5-Sep-2014 - Symphony Hall, Birmingham
6-Sep-2014 - The Sage, Gateshead 06 Sep
7-Sep-2014 - The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
9-Sep-2014 - Derngate Theatre, Northampton
10-Sep-2014 - Royal Festival Hall, London
12-Sep-2014 - York Barbican Centre, York
13-Sep 2014 O2 Academy, Glasgow
15-Sep-2014 - Reading Hexagon, Reading
16-Sep-2014 - Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
17-Sep-2014 - G-Live, Guildford
All tickets on sale from Friday, 21 Feb 2014 at 10:00AM available from gigsandtours.com // 0844 811 0051, priced from £27.50 (except London from £25).
Reviews:
“Lisa still has the most distinctive and sensuous voice in soul pop” - The Times
“…she never fails to fill the room with glitz, drama and bursting emotion.” Q Magazine
“A lovely 10 song duvet of an album, warm and indulgent” - Classic Pop
“Languid and wonderful, this a quality return from a singer with nothing to prove but plenty still to give.”
- The Sun
“Her finest album in 10 years finds the Rochdale singer in fine voice, as expressive as ever.” - Financial Times
“It’s beautifully arranged, beautifully recorded and very well sung” - Sunday Express
“Lisa Stansfield is back with a bang.” Mirror Online