Profile & Video: Clara Lofaro
October 7, 2010 3 CommentsThe award for “Best Use of Strawberry Shaped Helium Balloons in a Music Video” goes to…Clara Lofaro! What’s not to like?
And we’re going to have to follow-up on her answer to our question about a first gig – a funeral.
Read more below and feel free to comment.
Name: Clara Lofaro
Home-base: New York City via Boston via Toronto, Canada
Where do you find your writing inspiration: all around me, in life experience and being inspired by other music I take in
First gig you ever played: a funeral
Favorite song/most inspirational song as a kid: Fast Car, Tracy Chapman
First song you learned to play: A classical piece, first pop song was probably, “Let it Be.”
Artist you’d most like to be on stage with: Bonnie Raitt
Things you are juggling: Promoting my new record, self-titled, Clara Lofaro, finding a place to live, day job as a paralegal, writing for signed artists and for TV/Film placement opportunities, seeing my family in Canada as often as I can
Biggest challenge about being an independent musician: Trying to balance personal life and music life because it’s a lifestyle, not just a job.
Best thing about being an independent musician: Feeling inspired by what I do every day, never getting bored of it and feeling like I am doing something meaningful with my life
Gear you use: piano, keyboards (Casio Privia and Yamaha Motif)
Dream gear?: Nord
Anything else you’d like to add? I’m spreading good vibes with the new video for my single, Just Smile. Check it out!
Clara Lofaro will be playing in the Dec 17 Gotcha Music Series show at Googie’s Lounge above The Living Room in NY. Sign-up or connect with us via social media to get details and reminders.
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