New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Left On Red Music) - Meet Liah Alonso and
Kelly Halloran, collectively known as Left on Red. Left on Red features Liah on guitar and lead vocals and
Kelly on violin, guitar, vocals and drums. Left on Red simply means to take your own direction.
This dynamic duo is edgy and entertaining, using their spirited songs and harmonies to inspire positive social and environmental changes in the world. 'Several great bands played during the event, but one in particular stood out for me, 'Left On Red', the group which consists of 2 women who are activists and volunteers. They contribute their music to social causes around the city, they are truly inspiring with a clear and strong voice.' Yelena Posniak - Shoot For Change
Date - Wednesday, October 20th
Time - 9PM
Venue - The Bitter End
147 Bleecker Street
btwn LaGuardia and Thompson
Subways:
A/C/E to West 4th St
B/D/F/M to West 4th St
1/2 to Christopher St
6 to Bleecker St
$5 @ door � Free w/ CMJ Badge
Left on Red's story began when Liah and Kelly decided to make their living exclusively through busking in the New York Subways. Now after 3 years, they have written and recorded 2 EPs, been played on over 150 non-commercial and college radio stations, and wowed audiences of all ages and musical tastes with their unique brand of original songs with catchy melodic hooks and intelligent, often humorous yet socially relevant lyrics and passionate improvisational instrumentation.
In addition to busking, Left on Red performs in clubs and festivals across the US, Canada, France and Spain. Left on Red also takes their music directly to people who otherwise are unable to enjoy live music by performing at the bedsides of patients in hospitals and nursing homes through Musicians On Call and also for domestic violence survivors at YWCA Shelters. Left on Red also performs for war veterans including on shared bills with Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Street Sweeper Social Club) and his organization Axis of Justice.
Their self-titled CD features an entertaining range of genres and topics that appeal to both men and women of all ages. "Shine" is a song about the light that lives inside all of us that we share with the world. 'Shop' finds Left on Red singing about America's addiction to retail, 'Crash and Burn' deals with the poisoning of our food, while the self explanatory 'High Heel Blues' and the duo's first single 'Jack and Jill' will hit home with anyone whose dealt with societal expectations.
Whether they're rockin' the NYC subway platform or a stage with a backing band, Left On Red's music leaves audiences inspired, empowered and happy.
