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Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Website: www.myspace.com
Sounds Like: Ryan Adams, Patty Griffin, Regina Spektor, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan
Genre: Singer Songwriter
Miss Valeri Lopez is a singer-songwriter, arranger, an enthusiastic reader and beach volleyball player. Miss Lopez grew up in Los Angeles and got her start performing original tunes in notable Hollywood venues like The Whiskey A Go Go, The Hotel Cafe, and The House of Blues. She's lived in the beautiful Northwest in Portland and Seattle, and also has lived across the Atlantic in Florence, Italy; always performing, writing and recording. The voice of Miss Valeri Lopez is sweet and expressive, bold and delicious with a sincerity that almost makes you feel like your secrets are being exposed. Her lyrical style, refreshing and genuine speaking straight into the heart, is fused with memorable pop melodies and jazz influenced harmonies.
“Miss Lopez and the Wandering Few’s “You Could Be a Real Good Man” is a simple collection of well-written songs, startling in their honesty and straightforwardness. Musically, the record has a sort of timeless folk sound, which is as much a consequence of restrained arrangement choices as it is Lopez’s voice and songwriting. The album’s production style is most notable for its lack of pretension. Arrangements are bare-bones simple, making the moments where an extra melody instrument or backing vocal part comes in carry exponentially more weight. The stark arrangements draw attention to the nuances of Lopez’s vocal performances, which are laudable. The aptly titled “Mandolin Song” is mandolin-led, and also features one of the most memorable melodies on the album. Overall, [the album] is an incredibly worthwhile listen, not only for Lopez’s voice, but for the vibe of the record — it feels nostalgic without feeling dated, sincere without being overexposed.”
Tim Karplus - The Portland Pick(Your Guide To Portland Entertainment)
“Miss Valeri Lopez takes the hopeless out of romantic. Her voice is natural and has a sincerity that is almost childlike, with notes that please the ear and words that speak to the heart. As powerful as her voice may be her genuinity is even moreso. She is Believable, Refreshing, fun and free spirited. Don't miss the opportunity to catch her around town and experience Miss Valeri Lopez for yourself.”
Jason Toth - Words by Jason Toth
