Denise La Grassa - The Flame

Denise La Grassa - The Flame Chicago based singer-songwriter Denise La Grassa connues her inspiring musical journey with the release of  The Flame. This powerful album is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit - aributes that embody her own 'North of 40' journey, itself ignited by the closing of Lincoln College in Central IL.  “The closing was a shock to everyone as the college had been around for 157 years,” said La Grassa, who led the Music Program. “It was then I decided to follow my own dream by focusing full-me on songwring and performance.”

 The Flame blends roots-rock, soulful blues, and Americana to underscore the significance of inclusivity in a united naon. The album’s lead track, “Dawn of the New Day” with Mississippi Heat’s Pierre Lacocque on harp, touches on that idea.  “Jesus really had a simple message: Love one another and upli the poor and marginalized,’”  La Grassa explained. La Grassa channels her mother's own courageous journey from Glasgow, Scotland to the United States at age 20, armed with only $50 and a suitcase. “My mother’s story sll inspires me,” said La Grassa.  “So much so that I had to dedicate this album to her.” Through songs including “Amen to Happiness,” “Wide Eyes,” and “Judge a Lile Less,” The Flame illuminates the contribuons of immigrants, emphasizing diversity as a strength.

• An impressive but never showy range
• Jim DeRogas - NPRs Sound Opinions 
• A singer of serious talent - and and artful writer
•  Rick Kogan - Chicago Tribune
• A woman of her time to pull in influences as diverse as folk and funk
• Robert Rodi - New City Magazine

La Grassa also shows her sassy side on the Americana hued “Love is Like an Elevator” with the incomparable Anne Harris on violin, full-throated opmism in the powerful and upliing blues-rock anthem “Beer Day’s Coming” with special guest Ellen Miller on harmonica, and soulful introspecon in “Right Step.”  In all, The Flame showcases La Grassa's versality as an arst and her unwavering commitment to authencity. 

As she pursues her dream at this stage in life, Denise La Grassa defies age-related stereotypes, reminding us that it is never too late to pursue our dreams and make a meaningful impact.

Tracklist: 1.Dawn of the New Day 03:58 2.Love is Like an Elevator 02:47 3.Lucy Mae Blues 02:34 4.Right Step 02:32 5.Better Day's Coming 04:16 6.Wide Eyes 05:33 7.Amen to Happiness 02:52 8.Sewing Good Seeds 04:54 9.Cut it Right Out 02:27 10.Judge a Little Less 05:22

“Bluesy - Rootsy - Soulful - Rock”

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