HIPPIE TENDENCIES Four prestigious Italian musicians with serious skills (Marco Cremaschini – keys, piano, Cesare Valbusa – drums , Massimo Saviola – electric bass and Christian Codenotti -acoustic guitar and vocals ) and their American co-composer/singer/songwriter Lisa Marie Simmons are “..the magical unexpected mix that make up Hippie Tendencies, a completely original product, full of commercial potentiality..”as the Cantine dell’Arena says. Verona Feb.14 2010. Lisa Simmons, Boulder native, has lived performed and recorded in France, Holland, England and Italy for the last 20 years and now she’s coming home bringing with her a well seasoned band’s band ready to present their self titled debut as a group, released in February 2010 on the new Italian independent label Penthar Music. They’re riding the wave of success their 5 year union has taken them on with performances throughout Italy, performing their original tunes and revisiting covers with their own vision. H.T.‘s music resists being categorized. They mix pop with jazz ,throw in some folk and heat it all up with a hearty dose of funk. LISA BELL With the release of her emotionally compelling third album Dancing On The Moon, Lisa Bell continues her creative evolution as a multi-talented singer/songwriter, expressing stories that will appeal to listeners universally. The Boulder, Colorado-based artist releases a 12 song-set featuring nine collaborations between Bell, electric guitarist Bob Story and acoustic guitarist Mark Oblinger (Firefall), who produced the album and wrote the title track. Embracing the genre-transcending spirit of today’s great independent artists, Bell cooks up a bubbling stew of roots, blues, jazz, pop, and country, with spicy vocals simmered to perfection. Listeners will hear hints of the eloquent charm of Norah Jones, the richly textured, intimate jazzy soul of Adele and Lizz Wright mixed with a sassy Keb’ Mo’ vibe. Critics say “Bell has one of the most polished, effective voices I’ve heard in a long time… Bell’s flawless voice evokes emotion in every phrase.” (Performing Songwriter).