Lisa McClendon is back with “Live from the House of Blues New Orleans”

Lisa McClendon is back with Classic Soul Gospel on Live from the House of Blues New Orleans

Mobile, Ala. - Lisa McClendon is back with the release her refreshing and unique sound on her third album and first live recording, Live from the House of Blues New Orleans.

The CD, which was recorded in New Orleans just a few months before Hurricane Katrina devastated the city and region, showcases McClendon’ soulful vocals and poetic lyrics, backed by a eight piece band, seven soulful singers and a energized live audience.

“I am so honored to have had that experience at The House of Blues before that devastation,” said McClendon. “I believe I will always have a special place in my heart for New Orleans because of the love and support they showed me.”

Live from the House of Blues New Orleans was produced by Maurice “Mo” Henderson (Out of Eden, Grits), features 13 tracks, including new songs penned by McClendon such as the jazzy opener “Made” and the foot-tapping “Move On Over,” which is the first single. The CD also features an old-school soul and rocking gospel version of the classic praise and worship favorite “Joy of My Desire” and a cover of The Winans’ hit “Uphold Me,” that she recorded as a tribute to the late Ronald Winans. Live from the House of Blues New Orleans also includes a medley of favorites from her previous album, the Stellar and Dove Award-nominated Soul Music.

The complete track listing of Live from the House of Blues New Orleans is:

1. Made
2. Just Another Day
3. But For Eternity
4. Right There
5. You Can
6. Uphold Me
7. All You Done For Me
8. About Your Love For Me
9. You Still Love Me
10. Who Can Love You More
11. Joy of My Desire
12. Soul Music Medley
13. Move On Over

Perhaps foreshadowing the events to come with Hurricane Katrina and the hope her album might continue to bring after the storm and in the rebuilding efforts, McClendon says of the music on Live from the House of Blues New Orleans: “When I think of all the songs together, they are about triumph,” she said.

McClendon also hopes that Live From the House of Blues New Orleans will remind listeners to support the rebuilding of America's Gulf Coast by giving to the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Food for the Poor, the Salvation Army or a charity of your choice. Information on these and other trusted organizations can be located at www.charitynavigator.org.