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2004 National Songwriting Competition Regional Winners:

2004 Winners
		Sonicjoy
		Downtyme
		Superseed
		Dave Pura
		Dana Radford
		Malynda Zacharias
		Amy Nodwell
		Carleton Bovell
		Lea Longo
		Steven MacDougall
		Three Season Ant
		Andrew LeDrew

LEA LONGO - BIO- 2004 Winner

Lea Longo is a pop/rock vocalist with a fresh new edge. She combines a dynamic stage presence with her angelic, innocent voice to deliver her original material. No matter where she plays, it seems a hush falls over the audience, as they are captivated by her compelling stories, whether told through an upbeat rocker or a delicate ballad.

What sets her apart is the content of her writing, much of which is drawn from her heartfelt stories of home and life experiences. Audiences love hearing her anecdotes about life and philosophy in her introductions. Canadian cultural themes are wound throughout many pieces, as well as triumphant songs with positive messages that have helped build a loyal following for this unique artist.

She has been performing, recording and producing music throughout the last decade in Montreal, Toronto and Los Angeles. Lea has had a successful track record, with film and TV credits in major movies and TV shows as "Dawson's Creek" and most recently, her song "Someone like me" was placed on actor Steve Martin's movie "Cheaper by the Dozen". She has also recorded and released dance and pop songs for Polydor, NuMuzik, Star Records and other indie labels. One of her songs, "Private Fantasy" charted number 5 on the Canadian dance charts. She also recorded an Italian jazz album (featuring Italian language standards, recorded in '98 with the Bourassa Trio in Montreal) and several pop cuts (two of her dance numbers were licensed in Poland and Italy on dance compilations). Lea has had numerous television appearances as well as extensive airplay in Montreal and Toronto, on stations such as Energy 108 and Hot 103.4 FM

Capitalizing on her vocal talent, musicianship and enthusiasm, Lea has performed everywhere from jazz venues, concert halls and various clubs from Place des Arts to Casino de Montreal. More recently, she has taken her original material from clubs in Montreal to venues as far afield as the MGM Las Vegas, the Bitter End in New York City, and L.A. clubs such as the ever famous VIPER Room, Martini Lounge, The Gig, LUSH, and various California Festivals as the French festival and NOHO festival.

A consummate performer, Lea is "at home" onstage, applying her past experience as a dancer and actress along with her training in voice, martial arts and music (she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music) from Concordia University). She has also done jingle work, voice-overs, theatre and film roles. Although she is a classic beauty, it's her inner beauty that shines through.

Her original material combines a/c rock numbers with delicate ballads that weave positive themes of Lea's optimistic view of life. Although you can hear influences of pop and rock in her music, she has developed arrangements that tie it all together in a clearly a/c pop sound that will be highly viable in the commercial market.

With her tough will to succeed, dynamic attitude, and hooky melodies, Lea is truly a unique artist. You can only expect to see Lea Longo emerge as a major force on the music scene!