Lisa McClowry
Vocals

“Follow me to a brave and perfect world…. There’s something more beyond this door.” Sit with these lyrics from singer/songwriter, Lisa McClowry’s “Utopia” for just a moment. These are more than lyrics. They’re an invitation to escape and explore ... to believe in something infinitely better than what we usually settle for.

When Jim Peterik invited Lisa to partner with him for his latest project, Lifeforce, she knew it was a door she had to open. The 4-octave beauty shows up with undeniable confidence, poise, and passion, proving that she settles for nothing less than giving the best of herself to music.

Lisa’s journey to “infinitely better” began with longtime friend and musical partner, Thomas Linsk. Youthful, driven and dedicated, the duo traded their social lives for many-a-late-night shows, eventually emerging as one of the hottest tickets in Chicago. Lisa’s vision for all that was possible grew with the show’s success and soon she began to explore a solo career in LA. There, she collaborated with Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo), and Lavant Coppock to co-write and perform “Through the Eyes of a Child” for the motion picture The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle. She performed the theme song, “Bridge to the Stars” for The Wild Thornberry’s soundtrack, and was selected to sing the voice of the “Princess” in Rugrats in Paris: The Movie. With three movie credits to her name, Lisa found herself walking the red carpet at the Rugrats premiere. At that very moment, Lisa realized that while she was living her dream, her purpose was unclear. Grateful for her L.A. experience, Lisa headed back to the Midwest; red carpet rolled neatly behind her, and began locking in on a more purpose-driven career in music.

Growing up, Lisa and her family of seven shared a two-bedroom home across from Midway Airport in Chicago. Sure, Lisa remembers the occasional clamor over the bathroom, but mostly, she recalls the “connection” she had with her family. “People and relationships are what ground me,” she acknowledges. This simple truth, the idea that sometimes less is more, is what guided Lisa back to Chicago, where she currently lives with her husband and biggest fan, Perry.

Now, a new chapter begins. Drawing from her career influences and her own internal garden of wisdom, Lisa is embarking on her maiden voyage as a solo artist. Together with the talents of friend and mentor Grammy™ award winner singer/songwriter Jim Peterik (Eye of the Tiger, The Search is Over, Vehicle), Lisa will release the CD of her life. Her self-titled, Peterik-produced disc releases worldwide June 2009 and includes future standards such as, “Roses for No Reason” and “Come Dancing”, as well as a smooth jazz cover of one of Jim’s perennials, “Hold On Loosely”. Lisa states, “My new album draws from and expands on the work I did with Jim Peterik’s Lifeforce (released February 2009). Through the lyrics and melodies, I feel we’ve created an alchemy that’s bigger than us both.” When you hear it, I think you will agree the music comes from a higher source - Lisa’s voice will lift you to another sphere.

“My hope is that people will see themselves in my music… see that there’s more out there… uncover the truth in their soul,” she says with sincerity. “Passion with purpose – it’s here for all of us,” promises Lisa.

To learn more about Lisa, visit www.LisaMcClowry.com.