PARIS LUNA
''CITY LIGHTS''
2007
42:28
1. Having a Hard Time /3:36
2. Someday /3:43
3. Tell Me Why /3:15
4. All For Nothing /2:53
5. No Good For Me /4:20
6. Lately /3:11
7. Can Hardly Wait /4:28
8. Sad Goodbye /3:33
9. So Unlike Me /3:51
10. January Still /3:43
11. Sick of Yourself /5:53
All Tracks By Chris Sevier
Paris Luna/Vocals, Guitar, Keys
Kane Russell/Drums
Billy Lyons/Bass
Michael Harris/Lead Guitar
Devon Allman/Guest Artist, Guitar
Chris Sevier/Producer
Album Notes
By CDBaby
From the inception of her music career, Paris Luna has crafted smart, subtle songs with shimmering melodies and affecting lyrics. Over the course of a year, guitarist Michael Harris, bassist Billy Lyons, drummer Kane Russell, and vocalist Paris Luna have fused funk and folk with edgy guitar and atmospheric keyboards to achieve a gentle yet insistent signature sound, set to delight critics and fans at home and abroad. Paris Luna's bold new colors are on vivid display with her debut album, City Lights, produced and engineered by Chris Sevier Severe Records, the lyrics to songs like the soaring Having A Hard Time, the evocative All For Nothing, and the yearning Tell Me Why, reminisce and reflect on loss; furthermore, they strive for a sense of peace, balance, and acceptance. “They are an exploration of the everyday struggle to survive”, insists Luna. Russell says of the band's musical method: "We build on layers, adding density and strength. Whether we're in our pop music vein or a more folk-oriented one, we maintain a very democratic approach".
Lyons further illuminates their sonic makeup: "Paris plays guitar and piano, helping her structure as a songwriter and arranger. Paris and Michael complement each other – Paris is great with texture, Michael with leads. I concentrate on tone. My favorite music is reggae, because I like the solidity of that bass work. As for Kane, well, he is the most studied musician between us all". This creative synergy had its beginnings in rural Carrollton, GA., where Russell, Luna, Lyons, and Harris assembled in early 2006. "We've started to reach new heights musically", says Luna, "touring is very exciting, because this band is going to keep growing”. In 2007, Paris Luna played SXSW and is on the bill for the upcoming Atlantis Music Conference slated for September. She is also one of the 20 out of 300 bands invited to join the Atlantis compilation CD due out this year; however, Paris Luna continues touring relentlessly to spread her music. Currently, City Lights, is doing well being played in heavy rotation on various radio stations across the country and played on MTV's real world this year 2008. For Paris Luna, the thrill is just beginning. The music, finally, is the message Paris Luna’s band conveys - and it is a triumphant one.
BIOGRAPHY
Paris Luna has had the pleasure to share the stage with top name acts Zac Brown, Rusted Root, Chris Gibbs from Modern English and Devon Allman.
From the inception of her music career, Paris Luna has crafted classy, subtle songs with shimmering melodies, heartwarming lyrics and timeless sounds. Over the course of 7 years, guitarist Michael Harris, drummer Kane Russell (formerly with Zac Brown Band for 5 years), Toby Marriott (The Strays) and Heather Russell (vocalist, pianist, acoustic guitarist and songwriter) known as Paris Luna, have found an exceptional formula to creatively fuse country and rock, producing a unique sound all of their own.
The band's signature sound is delighting both critics and fans alike. Paris Luna's first album “City Lights” was released early 2007. The album reached rapid success and has, to date, been signed to Discovery Channel for use in 187 countries 5 networks and also aired on over 30 television shows from networks like: E!, Lifetime, MTV, VH1 and Showtime.
The band has been ‘Road Warriors’ for many years playing over 285 shows a year in venues such as The Bitter End in New York, Ciceros in St. Louis, The Centerstage in Atlanta, South By Southwest Music Festival 2007 and again in 2011. At the Atlantis Music Festival in 2007, they were picked to be 1 of 20 bands from over 250 bands to be on its compilation and at the ESPN Pro Elite Bass Masters Tournament in 2011, they were picked to be featured as 1 of 16 bands to play over the course of the three day event.
Most recently, Paris Luna was nominated for the 2011 GA Music Awards Best Rock Female category and the band and hit song “Tell Me Why” has been featured on 94.9 The Bull Atlanta’s Backyard Country multiple times and is quickly becoming a favorite of Backyard Country! They were also had the honor to play at the Atlanta Braves game on September 3, 2011.
Paris Luna is currently in publishing negotiations in Nashville regarding a large slate of television show placements as well as in preparation for production of their new album to drop Spring of 2012. They are also in works of an apparel line and product line!
''CITY LIGHTS''
2007
42:28
1. Having a Hard Time /3:36
2. Someday /3:43
3. Tell Me Why /3:15
4. All For Nothing /2:53
5. No Good For Me /4:20
6. Lately /3:11
7. Can Hardly Wait /4:28
8. Sad Goodbye /3:33
9. So Unlike Me /3:51
10. January Still /3:43
11. Sick of Yourself /5:53
All Tracks By Chris Sevier
Paris Luna/Vocals, Guitar, Keys
Kane Russell/Drums
Billy Lyons/Bass
Michael Harris/Lead Guitar
Devon Allman/Guest Artist, Guitar
Chris Sevier/Producer
Album Notes
By CDBaby
From the inception of her music career, Paris Luna has crafted smart, subtle songs with shimmering melodies and affecting lyrics. Over the course of a year, guitarist Michael Harris, bassist Billy Lyons, drummer Kane Russell, and vocalist Paris Luna have fused funk and folk with edgy guitar and atmospheric keyboards to achieve a gentle yet insistent signature sound, set to delight critics and fans at home and abroad. Paris Luna's bold new colors are on vivid display with her debut album, City Lights, produced and engineered by Chris Sevier Severe Records, the lyrics to songs like the soaring Having A Hard Time, the evocative All For Nothing, and the yearning Tell Me Why, reminisce and reflect on loss; furthermore, they strive for a sense of peace, balance, and acceptance. “They are an exploration of the everyday struggle to survive”, insists Luna. Russell says of the band's musical method: "We build on layers, adding density and strength. Whether we're in our pop music vein or a more folk-oriented one, we maintain a very democratic approach".
Lyons further illuminates their sonic makeup: "Paris plays guitar and piano, helping her structure as a songwriter and arranger. Paris and Michael complement each other – Paris is great with texture, Michael with leads. I concentrate on tone. My favorite music is reggae, because I like the solidity of that bass work. As for Kane, well, he is the most studied musician between us all". This creative synergy had its beginnings in rural Carrollton, GA., where Russell, Luna, Lyons, and Harris assembled in early 2006. "We've started to reach new heights musically", says Luna, "touring is very exciting, because this band is going to keep growing”. In 2007, Paris Luna played SXSW and is on the bill for the upcoming Atlantis Music Conference slated for September. She is also one of the 20 out of 300 bands invited to join the Atlantis compilation CD due out this year; however, Paris Luna continues touring relentlessly to spread her music. Currently, City Lights, is doing well being played in heavy rotation on various radio stations across the country and played on MTV's real world this year 2008. For Paris Luna, the thrill is just beginning. The music, finally, is the message Paris Luna’s band conveys - and it is a triumphant one.
BIOGRAPHY
Paris Luna has had the pleasure to share the stage with top name acts Zac Brown, Rusted Root, Chris Gibbs from Modern English and Devon Allman.
From the inception of her music career, Paris Luna has crafted classy, subtle songs with shimmering melodies, heartwarming lyrics and timeless sounds. Over the course of 7 years, guitarist Michael Harris, drummer Kane Russell (formerly with Zac Brown Band for 5 years), Toby Marriott (The Strays) and Heather Russell (vocalist, pianist, acoustic guitarist and songwriter) known as Paris Luna, have found an exceptional formula to creatively fuse country and rock, producing a unique sound all of their own.
The band's signature sound is delighting both critics and fans alike. Paris Luna's first album “City Lights” was released early 2007. The album reached rapid success and has, to date, been signed to Discovery Channel for use in 187 countries 5 networks and also aired on over 30 television shows from networks like: E!, Lifetime, MTV, VH1 and Showtime.
The band has been ‘Road Warriors’ for many years playing over 285 shows a year in venues such as The Bitter End in New York, Ciceros in St. Louis, The Centerstage in Atlanta, South By Southwest Music Festival 2007 and again in 2011. At the Atlantis Music Festival in 2007, they were picked to be 1 of 20 bands from over 250 bands to be on its compilation and at the ESPN Pro Elite Bass Masters Tournament in 2011, they were picked to be featured as 1 of 16 bands to play over the course of the three day event.
Most recently, Paris Luna was nominated for the 2011 GA Music Awards Best Rock Female category and the band and hit song “Tell Me Why” has been featured on 94.9 The Bull Atlanta’s Backyard Country multiple times and is quickly becoming a favorite of Backyard Country! They were also had the honor to play at the Atlanta Braves game on September 3, 2011.
Paris Luna is currently in publishing negotiations in Nashville regarding a large slate of television show placements as well as in preparation for production of their new album to drop Spring of 2012. They are also in works of an apparel line and product line!
