PRESSBOOK

Liane Edwards was born in North Carolina.

Raised in a family of musicians, her first stage performances were in Southern Baptist churches at the age of 7. She arrived in France in the 90’s and found the best French musicians to accompany her on her personal crazy train.

Together, they have been touring for nearly twelve years, and have given over 1200 stage shows throughout France, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Holland, Scotland and the USA. Singer/songwriters, their song list will keep feet tapping. What is the reason for their success? They have put a good dose of rock into their country, a surprising cocktail that chips away at preconceived ideas about what country music really is. This chick is dynamite!!

Members of the band...

Liane Edwards : lead vocals, acoustic guitar, washboard

Henri Laye : lead guitar

Jean-Pierre Benlian : bass, back-up vocals

Tony Langelotti: drums, back-up vocals

Recording History

Caught Red Handed 2008 LIVE 12 tracks including 11 originals

Branded 2004 12 original tracks

Inside the Machine 2001 12 tracks including 7 originals

Life size 1998 5 track demo

Ghost Rider 1996 9 originals

They have participated in a great number of the country festivals in mainland Europe, as well as biker rallys, rodeos, and American shows.

They have shared the stage with:

Charlie McCoy Rick Trevino

Sarah Jory Heather Myles

Jo-El Sonnier Freddy Fingers Lee

Little Bob Screamin’ Jay Hawkins

Patrick Verbecke Soldat Louis

Jett Williams Paul Mac Bonvin

Brian Sklaar Danny Leigh

Janet Martin

What the press has to say about the band:

If you really want to know what “living the music” means, come admire the performance of Liane Edwards on stage. With her guitar, the microphone or the washboard, Liane jumps, Liane sings, Liane moves, et Liane incites the audience to join her….a real live wire! She has more energy than she needs: no possiblity of a breather between songs either! This North Carolinien, now living in France, enthralled the audience.

The style of the Liane Edwards Band, contrary to others, is not limited to country fans. Their music is varied and for all ages, while remaining of high quality. Her outstanding voice, their dynamic stage show, and Liane’s natural chewing gum accent makes Liane and her band the hottest thing on the country music scene in France.

Grégory Lanevere, La Nouvelle République des Pyrénées

Flowing over with energy, Liane Edwards had the audience on its feet, dancing with the crowd, jumping on the tables, navigating between classics and originals without missing a beat. Contre temps d’Auvergne

It’s like an electrical storm hitting the stage with Liane Edwards and her musicians. Miss 200 000 volts gets on stage with one thing in mind; that the audience at her feet have a great time, almost as much as herself!

Country Gift #21

The Liane Edwards band was possessed by a diabolical rhythm, a musical virtuosity, a voice straight from the South. Impressive, grandiose, magic.

Le Dauphiné July 2001

Liane Edwards whisks the crowd away to a smoke filled honky tonk where your problems fade away in front of a whiskey on the rocks, and good country music.