Lisa Jeanette

Short Bio

Born and raised in Philadelphia, the youngest of nine, Lisa took to timesharing her siblings’ guitars. Her high school orchestral instrument, the double bass, led her to Temple University, where she studied with Henry Scott, bassist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, and earned a Bachelor’s of Music in Performance. 

Influences: Every thing I every heard, including Joni Mitchell, Carole King, James Taylor, Harry Chapin, Laura Nyro, Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, John Denver, Carly Simon and others!

Recently accepted into the Philadelphia Folksong Society’s Musical Artists Co-operative, Lisa has been leveling up her performances with the additon of keyboardist/percussionist Rich DeAngelis. Lisa performs at local Philadelphia venues such as The Fallser Club, The Kennette Flash, Jamey’s House of Music and the former listening room, The Living Room. 

For more information, please visit lisajeanette.com

Medium Length Bio

Born and raised in Philadelphia, the youngest of nine, Lisa took to timesharing her siblings’ guitars. Her high school orchestral instrument, the double bass, led her to Temple University, where she studied with Henry Scott, bassist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, and earned a Bachelor’s of Music in Performance. 

Influences: Everyone, including Joni Mitchell, Carole King, James Taylor, Harry Chapin, Laura Nyro, Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, John Denver, Carly Simon and others!

Recently accepted into the Philadelphia Folksong Society’s Musical Artists Co-operative, Lisa has been leveling up her performances with the additon of keyboardist/percussionist Rich DeAngelis. 

Lisa has performed at local Philadelphia  area venues including The Kennett Flash, The Fallser Club, Jamey’s House of Music and The Living Room. She has also performed at many festivals on the East Coast, including  The Black Bear Festival in Goshen, CT, The Ladybug Festival, Wilmington, DE, Turks Head Festival in West Chester, PA, The Downingtown Arts Festival, The Wayne Porchfest, the Chester County Arts Walk and the Chester County Restaurant Festival. 

Lisa's performance at the 2020 Philadelphia Folk Festival Contest led her to win a spot playing at the 2022 Philly Folk Fest. Her music can be found wherever you buy or stream music.

For more information, please visit lisajeanette.com

"Every single track on the [Jellyfish on the Moon] album is well-written and recorded. You have to get this album." - Jim Sereda, host of "The Spin Zone”, WUSB 90.1 

"It's only recently that I first learned of [Lisa Jeanette], but wow, since then she has been creating a buzz with listeners. Her songs are smile provoking and her music will please you, too...if it hasn't already." - Jon Stein, host of "The Hootenanny Cafe'" on WTBQ 93.5

"Attending a concert by Lisa Jeanette was one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had in years. With her clear, strong voice, beautifully phrased lyrics and pleasantly complex melodies, she shared her innermost thoughts and feelings with the most appreciative audience." - Emmet Robinson, Professional Entertainer