Lisa Germano: Music Therapy

Stepping Out From John Mellencamp’s Shadow, Singer and Violinist Lisa Germano Hits a Nerve On Geek The Girl

Lisa Germano: Interview with a Geek

So I’m on the phone with my mother, and the other line clicks. I say “hello” and hear “this is Lisa Germano.” “Hold on” I reply, then to my Mom say “Mom, Lisa Germano is on the line, I gotta go.” She replies “good, go out with her, she sounds like a nice italian girl. … “o.k.…” Lisa thought that was funny, my mom didn’t get it.

Revenge of the Geek

It's probably not a good idea to take literally singer-songwriter Lisa Germano's claim, "In the beginning, I was thinking I was going to do a happy record." After all, her terrific 1993 disc Happiness balanced gallows humor with material that was about as upbeat and chipper as your average funeral...
Lisa Germano (Photo: Andrew Catlin)

Dork on the Wild Side

No matter what dark and stormy emotions may be stirring in your breast, you can count on Lisa Germano to 'fess up for you. And set your spilt beans to swoonworthy music. Sarra Manning settles down on the psychiatrist's couch...
Lisa Germano (Photo: Andrew Catlin)

Germano’s Disc of Despair

Lisa Germano's record label sent copies of her new CD, Geek the Girl, to 25 reviewers. The mailing received 24 positive responses and one negative. The negative one came from some guy in Indianapolis.