Lou Black has been a part of the DC area singer/songwriter scene for the past several years and his bands have at numerous local venues (Iota, 18th Street Lounge, Austin Grill, Galaxy Hut, DC9, College Perk, and many others).
Lou Black’s background is unusual to say the least. He is a Peruvian born singer/songwriter, UK educated statistician/researcher, a published author in several fields, and former soothsayer to Fortune 500 companies. His debut album has been described by the press as “sophisticated global pop” and “one of the best in the singer songwriter genre,” but Lou Black describes his music as “subversive songs of social commentary and personal struggle.”
His self-produced album, “City of No Winters,” has garnered positive praise from music critics and airplay on university & public AAA radio stations (over 250 broadcast stations and 21 countries).
Lou's new band project, "Ash Lovely," is a unique indie pop folk synth band with three other singer/songwriters as members (David Klinger, Vanessa Degrassi, & Kevin Bowman). Their 3 & 4 part vocal arrangements and catchy melodies mark what is the "Ash Lovely" sound.
