With larger than life vocals packed into a diminutive package, Brooklyn native, Lucy Bonilla has the world wondering, "Where the *#$% does she fit all that voice?!" Simply calling her a powerhouse doesn't do her justice. Her raw energy on stage and passionate vocals defy definition. Her shows leave you feeling fired up and ready for more. For as long as she could remember, Lucy had a passion for music. Everything in sight was a potential instrument. If it could make noise, she had to play it. As Lucy's passion for music continued to grow and she began teaching herself to play a wide variety of instruments including drums, bass and guitar. Her main instrument of course is her voice. Her first release "Something Out Of Nothing" was a well-received 5-track EP featuring a sweet mix of folk, funk, soulful R&B and blues. Bob Stander, guitarist for the Platters, produced the CD. He often said "How do you do those things with your voice?" The album received glowing reviews and was on the top 30 college charts with two songs. Tony Visconti (David Bowie producer) once called Bonilla after he'd gotten a hold of tape from a performance she did in Nashville. He said, "Man... I haven't heard a voice like that in years... you've really got something special". While "Something Out Of Nothing" had a definite bluesy quality, her second release “The Big Picture”, crossed fully over into the genre. She'd found her zone and everything just clicked into place. "Her Prayer Is Her Song" is about a homeless woman singing for money on the NYC trains. "Running on Empty" a song written some years ago with Matt Marshak, was based on personal experience and struggles. On the track "Sugar Coat Me" Lucy has some fun and lets us see her sensual side. The album featured Paul Ossolo on bass (G.E. Smith Band & Buddy Guy), Jason Langley formerly with Shemekia Copeland and many others. The album was co-written by Matt Marshak (CD101.9 / Absolut Vodka Best New Artist). Over the years, Lucy's talents have not gone unnoticed; she was chosen to participate in the East Coast Advanced Songwriters Workshop. ASCAP took notice of the songwriter when she captured one of the coveted spots in ASCAP's Demo To Deal program. Lucy was also a semi-finalist in Jewel's Soul City Café songwriting contest. She has opened up for Ronnie Baker Brooks Jr., Kerry Kearney, Sean Costello, and Sam Taylor and has written with Maggie Ryder (Anita Baker). Most recently Lucy has been spreading her wings performing at renowned venues like Black Eyed Sallys, Midnight Blues club, Warmdaddy's, and Musikfest, Mountain Jam. Lucy was the featured cover artist for Soundwaves Magazine and has also been featured on Connecticut’s Beef Stew blues show on WCCC. She has expanded her tour grounds from Canada down the U.S East Coast. Lucy recently completed her third release at The Clubhouse in Rhinebeck, NY, under the expert guidance of producer Jim Weider (The Band, Bob Dylan, Mavis Staples, Los Lobos). She also welcomed the creative writing talents of Dean Batstone, Jerry Lynn Williams (Eric Clapton) and Jim Weider (www.jimweider.com) to pen various tracks. The title track, Rolling Higher, combines Lucy’s feisty vocals with slick guitar licks that hearken to blues greats of yesteryear. The album also includes a re-recording of the first and only song Lucy ever wrote on piano, "Lonely Goes". Lucy Bo' continues to astound audiences with her breathtaking voice, and she's glad you're with her for a musical journey that will last for years to come.

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