Lori Paul began singing in choirs as a child growing up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, a city known for it’s harsh winters but also for it’s warm-hearted inhabitants. By the time her family moved to British Columbia in 1974, Lori was writing poetry, immersed in the music of of Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and the Beatles. At age 15, Lori began singing with local bands, performing spirited renditions of songs by Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones. Throughout the 80’s, her passion for rhythm & blues translated into riveting performances influenced by the holy trinity of soul; Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.

In 1986, Lori opened for the legendary B.B.King and Tower of Power during Expo 86 and was nominated Female Vocalist of the Year by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS). Lori spent the next decade touring internationally and further developing as a songwriter and lyricist. These efforts paid off in 1998 with the release of her first album, “Now Or Never”, a critically acclaimed collection of jazz, blues and original compositions. Her sophomore effort “Vanity Press”, released in 2005, is a completely original collection with the exception of the Guess Who classic Undun, penned by Randy Bachman, who has subsequently praised the recording as ‘his favourite version of the song’. Again, critics and fans were unanimous in their praise for this remarkable album which earned national airplay and continues to sell via www.loripaul.com.

On April 1st 2006, Lori recorded and filmed her 3rd album to be released as a DVD. “Songs From Spider Lodge” features wonderful performances by gifted musicians who have made these new songs about growing up on the prairies truly unforgettable.

“My goal as an artist is to explore and celebrate the mystery of the creative process. I believe each of us has unique gifts which, when applied, heal us and our communities by extension. I hope my music will inspire others to write, to sing, to play, to challenge the status quo which would have us focus on external acquisition and endless, mindless consumption rather than realise that everything we need is within us. We are all creative beings.”

Photo: BBKing & Lori Paul backstage at 86 Street/Expo 86 Vancouver.

Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Television Appearances
Vancouver Breakfast (VTV)
Check Around (BCTV)
Switchback (CBC)
The Fame Game (CBC) 3 shows
Timmy's Christmas Telethon (BCTV)
Summer Madness (CKVU)
U Tonight (CKVU)
Downtown Saturday Night (CBC) 2 shows
Expose (CKVU)
Tribute To Rick Hansen (CBC)
Terminal City (CKVU)
Variety Club Telethon (BCTV)

International Tour
Australia
Japan
These shows were filmed for a one hour special and aired on PBS
European Tour Italy/Turkey/Greece
US Tour
The Palm in Puerto Vallarta

Opening Performances
BB King
Tower Of Power
LongJohn Baldry
The Beach Boys
Powder Blues
Trooper
Gatemouth Brown
Little Feat

Nominated
Female Vocalist of the Year Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

Recordings
Vanity Press & Now Or Never

DVD Songs From Spider Lodge
Website: www.spiderlodge.com

Sharing The Dream
A tribute to Rick Hansen
Recorded at Blue Wave Studios
Performed live for television at BC Place Stadium

For more music samples and live video visit www.spiderlodge.com