DROP DEAD GORGEOUS

Description

Lisa Arce is an Italian-American singer, songwriter, and performer sending waves in Pop and Rock. Charged by her high-powered vocals, tempered with sweet vibrato and agile vocal runs and ad libs, Lisa's music is highly versatile, and woven with Jazz, R&B, Soul, and Blues flavors.
DROP DEAD GORGEOUS is a five-piece ensemble fronted by Lisa and her daughter, Ava, with musical backing from world-class musicians Michael Ernst, Keith Ross, and John Martinez. More than just purveyors of live dance music, Lisa and Ava deliver a unique and interactive live music experience.
The band’s reperto ... ire effortlessly combines cover hits by artists like Lizzo, Madonna, Dua Lipa, Lady GaGa, Donna Summer, Portugal the Man, Myley Cyrus, Rhianna, Pink, and Harry Styles, just to name a few, with original tunes, all carrying empowering and inspirational messages.
"TRUTH, DARE AND CONFESSIONS" is a performance like no other. It involves active audience participation with affirmations, hula hoops, bubbles, and even the chance for audience members to showcase their unique talents on stage.
This show is a rallying call for people of all ages, urging them to dance freely and unapologetically. The central message is clear: tell your truth,
dare to be different, and confess your perfect imperfections. The result is a dance party that leaves you feeling inspired, “shiny and empowered” to take on life.
A genre-bending and dynamic artist, Lisa Arce's stage performances are dynamic, high energy and powerful, captivating all audiences. The talented artist has traveled much of the United States and the Western Hemisphere, singing, and performing throughout the last two decades. When she started, Lisa joined The Chiclettes, out of high school and found herself and her new band on the same billings as Mary Wilson and Shirley Alston Reeves.
With a degree in History, Lisa is devoted to teaching yoga while juggling her motherly duties. Based on Long Island in New York, she performs mostly in New York. Her one-of-a-kind, disruptive musical act, THE COMMISSION consists of electric guitarist John Haseth, bassist Dan Ehrlich and drummer Robert LaMonica. Her magnetizing discography includes the records: “We're All The Same”, “Philosophy”, “This Too Shall Pass”, “I Don't Wanna”, “In The Rain”, and “Willows Man”, with an upcoming release ‘I Don't Need You’ all set to mesmerize audiences.
Lisa Arce has gigged alongside the likes of Mary Wilson and Shirley Alston Reeves with The Chiclettes, notably in the Brooklyn outdoor concert series, and has also opened for The Kingston Trio. She also holds experience recording original music with Tony Franklin, Kenny Aranoff, and John Gatto. From1988 to 1998, Lisa performed extensively with the Hank Lane Orchestra, Gus Colletti Orchestra, and Rick Mango Orchestra. From 2011 to 2018, she was part of the The In Crowd 60s tribute as a band owner, frontwoman, and lead vocalist. Her most recent performances include the 2022 showcase at Rock and Romance 70s cruise with Modern Justice Band.
Lisa’s longstanding goal remains making music that moves people. She aims to continue to tour with cover and original bands, recording and putting out new music and striving to reach as large an audience as she can.
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Set-List

It’s about damn time
Uptown Funk
Born this way
Express Yourself
Happy
I got the Music in me
Shut up and dance
Cake by the ocean
On the radio
Flowers
Poker face
Mercy
Vogue
I want your love
As it goes
Watermelon sugar
Game of love
Feel it still
Valerie
Gimme shelter
Feelin good
I’m your baby tonite
Make it happen
Be my man
Levitating
Get this party started
18 wheeler bus
Misunderstood
Don’t start now
Salvation
Since you’ve been gone
Heaven knows
Let’s get loud
Love don’t cost a thing
Everybody
I’m every woman
Ain’t nobody
Pump up the ja ... m
Sweet dreams
Can’t get you out of my head
Counting stars
You get what you give
Last dance
Praise you
Umbrella
Only girl
Dance
Trouble with my baby
Confident
Stronger
Since you’ve been gone
Try
I wanna dance with somebody
Much, much more!
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Biography

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS is a five-piece ensemble fronted by Lisa and her daughter, Ava, with musical backing from world-class musicians Michael Ernst, Keith Ross, and John Martinez. More than just purveyors of live dance music, Lisa and Ava deliver a unique and interactive live music experience.
The band’s repertoire effortlessly combines cover hits by artists like Lizzo, Madonna, Dua Lipa, Lady GaGa, Donna Summer, Portugal the Man, Myley Cyrus, Rhianna, Pink, and Harry Styles, just to name a few, with original tunes, all carrying empowering and inspirational messages.
"TRUTH, DARE AND ... CONFESSIONS" is a performance like no other. It involves active audience participation with affirmations, hula hoops, bubbles, and even the chance for audience members to showcase their unique talents on stage.
This show is a rallying call for people of all ages, urging them to dance freely and unapologetically. The central message is clear: tell your truth,
dare to be different, and confess your perfect imperfections. The result is a dance party that leaves you feeling inspired, “shiny and empowered” to take on life.
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Reviews     (6 Reviews)

Experience

Lisa Arce and her musicians have played clubs, lounges, bars, big stages, casinos, private and public parties, theatres and manhattan night clubs in her long, rich and varied career. The musicians Lisa sings with are world class, having played with the likes of Keb Mo, Al Green, Cindi Lauper, Meatloaf, Brian Setzer, The GoodRats, and so many more acts that it would take a separate box to list them. These musicians choose to play with Lisa because of her professionalism, the positive bandstand energy that emanates from her...and well...her voice. If you book Lisa and her band, you will get exac ... tly what you want. Read More

Previous Clients

Lisa has played at hundreds of NY weddings with orchestras such as Hank Lane, Tony Curcio, Gus Colletti and much more. Lisa has played in hundreds and hundreds of venues all over Long Island and NYC, including The BB King Blues Club, My Father's Place, 89 North, The Emporium, and Arlene's Grocery. She has played across the country in the casinos of New Mexico, the theatres of Philadelphia and on the Rock and Romance cruise throughout the Bahamas with Chicago, Air Supply, Sly and the Family Stone, and other major legendary acts.

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Baby Shower Bachelor / Stag Party Bachelorette / Hen Party Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Bridal Shower Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christening Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Grand Opening Party Halloween Party Hanukkah Celebration High School Reunion HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party Session Work Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Virtual Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Meet the Act

Lisa Arce is an Italian-American singer, songwriter, and performer sending waves in Pop and Rock. Charged by her high-powered vocals, tempered with sweet vibrato and agile vocal runs and ad libs, Lisa's music is highly versatile, and woven with Jazz, R&B, Soul, and Blues flavors.
A genre-bending and dynamic artist, Lisa Arce's stage performances are dynamic, high energy and powerful, captivating all audiences. The talented artist has traveled much of the United States and the Western Hemisphere, singing, and performing throughout the last two decades. When she started, Lisa joined The Chic ... lettes, out of high school and found herself and her new band on the same billings as Mary Wilson and Shirley Alston Reeves.
With a degree in History, Lisa is devoted to teaching yoga while juggling her motherly duties. Based on Long Island in New York, she performs mostly in New York. Her one-of-a-kind, disruptive musical act, THE COMMISSION consists of electric guitarist John Haseth, bassist Dan Ehrlich and drummer Robert LaMonica. Her magnetizing discography includes the records: “We're All The Same”, “Philosophy”, “This Too Shall Pass”, “I Don't Wanna”, “In The Rain”, and “Willows Man”, with an upcoming release ‘I Don't Need You’ all set to mesmerize audiences.
Lisa Arce has gigged alongside the likes of Mary Wilson and Shirley Alston Reeves with The Chiclettes, notably in the Brooklyn outdoor concert series, and has also opened for The Kingston Trio. She also holds experience recording original music with Tony Franklin, Kenny Aranoff, and John Gatto. From1988 to 1998, Lisa performed extensively with the Hank Lane Orchestra, Gus Colletti Orchestra, and Rick Mango Orchestra. From 2011 to 2018, she was part of the The In Crowd 60s tribute as a band owner, frontwoman, and lead vocalist. Her most recent performances include the 2022 showcase at Rock and Romance 70s cruise with Modern Justice Band.
Lisa’s longstanding goal remains making music that moves people. She aims to continue to tour with cover and original bands, recording and putting out new music and striving to reach as large an audience as she can. Read More

Virtual Services Offer

online private concerts

Would you like a live streamed professional 60s concert? Email Lisa at lisaarcevocalist@gmail.com
We will create a concert for you and work with you on a budget that suits your needs.