PRESENTERS AND MEDIA INFO
Barbara Lewis – Singer/Songwriter
2287 Chemin du Bord du lac, Ile Bizard, Quebec, H9C 1A7
Mobile: 514-568-3364 —— E-mail: Barbara@barbaralewis.com
• Review Quotes are here. • Download photos here.
• View a short video of performance clips.
Audience demographic is age 45 and up.
Facebook – 2100 Followers – Twitter – 3877 Followers
Youtube Channel – 1560 Subscribers
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Singer/Songwriter, Barbara Lewis (barbaralewis.com) performs powerful, entertaining, and highly emotional songs in the folk, pop, jazz and theatre idioms. Her authentic stage presence and great storytelling ability have earned her the reputation of being a born communicator. Impressed by her wide vocal range and the sensitivity of her song interpretations, Gazette music critic, Marc Lepage referred to her as “a hugely gifted singer”.
A versatile musician, Barbara has performed for both small and large audiences. Her repertoire includes songs in English, French and Spanish. To meet the needs of various venues and events, she has built flexibility into her concerts, performing on her own or with up to 7 accompanists. She opened for the International AIDS conference at the Montreal Palais Des Congrès in July 2022, performing for a live audience of 9000 and a live-streaming audience of 3000. She has also performed for two large MUHC (Montreal University Health Center) fundraisers at the Rialto Theatre in Montreal. (View a short video of clips.)
Previous shows include: “Blood Orchid, How Women Feel” English and French descriptions and Passionate Heart – A celebration of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen.
Current Concerts 2024/25
1. Intimate Cabaret – Songs of Love, Laughter, Nature & Time
A blend of songs, stories and poetry, with a touch of theatrical zest. (In English, French and Spanish)
What the presenters say:
“It was a terrific evening with something for everyone!” – Michael McAuley, Music Director for St. Columba by-the-lake Church, Montreal.
“Funny, moving, deeply engaging, this show was the highlight of our season.” – ValerieMcKee, Coordinator of the Stewart Hall Seniors
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2. My Canada – Singing the Soul of a Country. (In English, French and Spanish)
A celebration of Canada and its many great songwriters.
What the presenter says:
“In her hometown of Montreal, Barbara Lewis is praised as a fine singer with a four-octave range — and a commanding communicator.” – London Free Press, Ontario
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3. IMAGINE THIS! (New for 2024/25)
Songs & Stories that Celebrate our Creative Souls
(A Concert/Talk) Vocalist, Barbara Lewis sings and talks about the magic of lifelong creativity.
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4. ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
The Simple Joys of Christmas – ((In English, French and Spanish and more…)
Barbara’s Annual Christmas Concert, a blend of old and new songs and carols, with invitation to sing along.
What the presenter says:
“I loved your warmth and spontaneity, your concert program, your gorgeous singing and Doug’s brilliant accompaniment.” – Lynn Verge, Executive Director of Montreal’s Atwater Library
Artist’s Statement
I sing with a deep desire to connect emotionally with an audience. My performance style is very friendly. I often walk into the audience to engage more closely with the public. My singing style is virtuosic. Classically trained, I have a wide vocal range. I choose songs that allow me to use more colour and range than are usually heard in the folk, pop, jazz and theatre songs that I perform.
Sometimes I introduce a piece with a story or commentary about a current world situation. I love to laugh with an audience, so I always sing one or two novelty songs. For instance: the cowboy/yodelling song written by Stompin’ Tom Connors, Take me Back to Old Alberta! and Hank Williams’ well known song, Jambalaya.
My most ardent “fans” are men and women over the age of 45, but I often see younger people in the audience, too. Many people tell me after concerts that they were inspired by the songs. They both laughed and cried. The concert left them feeling uplifted. This is my hope – to leave members of the audience feeling bigger inside and happier about their lives. To keep my voice fresh and well-tuned, I continue to work with vocal coaches. I intend to sing as well as I can for as long as I can.
Other Musical Interests
Lewis is also a vocal coach. Her Youtube channel called, Singing After 40 has more than 150 videos that teach about singing and wellbeing to vocalists who are over 40. She creates video interviews of artists (musical and otherwise) about their art. She is the founder and editor of Singing Tips With Barbara Lewis.
Vocal Workshops
When appropriate, Barbara offers a vocal workshop after a concert. The concert/workshop sessions are tailored to audience needs.
Hobbies
Barbara loves to garden. She has great curiosity about the lives of trees, flowers and animals. Her feline friend, DD, has taught her a lot about life.
