Lori Diamond & Fred Abatelli – BIO 2016 Bostonian Lori Diamond and New Yorker Fred Abatelli, have been creating and performing music together since their "destined" meeting on Myspace in 2007. These two seasoned players have put the time in, supporting other successful musical acts, but have now emerged to the forefront as a dynamic, soulful acoustic duo. Lori, an award winning songwriter (finalist, Great American Songwriting Contest 2010, Best Female Vocalist, Pulse Magazine 2011, 2012), combines alluring, soulful vocals and orchestral piano playing with Fred's solid finger work and clever phrasing on both bass and guitar. Fred also earned the title, “Best Male Vocalist” at the 2015 Worcester Music Awards. Their songs explore the many facets of the human condition with hope and an esoteric sensibility. Fans of Joni Mitchell, Holly Near and Carol King, quickly become fans of Lori & Fred as they explore Contemporary Folk, Soul, Pop, Jazz, Gospel and Blues influences and gently infuse them into their own fresh and original style. With three highly acclaimed, award winning CDs under their belts, "LIFTED" is the title of the third, newest collection of their complex, heartfelt songs. “Lifted” just earned “Best CD of 2015” by Pulse Magazine last April. The duo has crafted exquisite melodies that employ everything from retro jazz stylings to hypnotic meditations. Songs of eternal love, self -acceptance, and powerful life lessons will soothe, excite and uplift simultaneously! Lori & Fred have been showcased on the main stage of the legendary, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and have also headlined at many prominent music festivals. Sometimes as openers and other times as accompanists, Lori & Fred have performed alongside John Gorka, Peter Yarrow, Joan Osborne, Amy Ray, Cheryl Wheeler, David Wilcox, Michael Johnson, Susan Werner, Vance Gilbert, Ellis Paul, Tracy Grammer, Brother Sun, Brooks Williams, Jimmy Lafave, Mary Gauthier and more! LDFA continues to offer transcendent performances throughout Northeast while joyously connecting with new friends and fans. Their "Lifted" tour launched in 2015 and you can find ever - evolving news as well as music samples at www.LDFAmusic.com. A portion of proceeds from Lori & Fred's CD sales goes directly to www.NEADS.org.