“It’s the Monkeys or Me” First Place Blues Song in Unsigned Only song competition

"It's the Monkeys or Me" First Place Blues Song in Unsigned Only song competition

Lisa Mann’s song “It’s the Monkeys or Me” took first place in the Blues Category in the 2021 Unsigned Only Music Competition! “It’s the Monkeys or Me” is a true (and hilarious) story based on the love life of one Joanne Broh, a fellow musical artist from Oregon. Imagine yourself falling in love, only to […]

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Blues Blast Magazine reviews Lisa Mann’s Old Girl

Blues Blast Magazine reviews Lisa Mann's Old Girl

Lisa Mann – Old Girl Jay-Ray Records – 2020 There must be a house in Portland, Oregon, that is really rocking as Lisa Mann is married to another bass player, Allen Markel, who tours with Sugaray Rayford amongst others. Born in Virginia and based in the Pacific North West, Lisa has established a good reputation […]

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Making A Scene reviews Old Girl

Making A Scene reviews Old Girl

Old Girl JayRay Records As a child West Virginia born Lisa Mann relocated to Portland. Originally inspired by rock bands she gravitated to the Blues when she began her professional career at the age of nineteen. Early influences included Etta James, Koko Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, and Little Milton. Mann has shared the stage with Paul […]

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Old Girl hit the Billboard Blues chart!

Old Girl hit the Billboard Blues chart!

Thanks to your support, Old Girl hit the Billboard Blues chart for album sales for the week ending Oct 3, 2020! Also big thanks to Blind Raccoon’s Betsie Brown for spreading the word. Congratulations are also due to fellow Blind Raccoon client Eric Johanson!

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