Lisa Klotz is a singer, songwriter, teacher, activist and performer with songs that touch upon themes that include social justice, environmental awareness, women’s rights, empowerment, family, conflict resolution and spirituality. Lisa has passion for songs that speak to humanity, kindness, what we have in common, and a strong belief in the power of music – to bring people together, raise spirit and energy, to heal, and create peace.

In college, Lisa was introduced to the music of Holly Near and the women’s and peace movements. She helped organize song circles at the Seneca Women's Encampment, Take Back the Night marches in Ithaca, NY, and at her home. In 1986, she joined the Great Peace March from New York to Washington, DC and hosted Dennis Banks (founder of the American Indian Movement) when he was in NYC on a speaking tour. In the early 1990’s she helped to start a monthly pasta songwriting and sharing circle for the NYC Friends of Clearwater.

After a long period of teaching, education advocacy, and raising two daughters, she returned to singing and songwriting with the help of vocal teacher and mentors Sloan Wainwright, David Roth, and the SummerSongs community. She regularly performs at NERFA, Folk Alliance International, and SERFA and recently released her first CD "Morning Sun,” which made #32 for the most played on international folk radio stations in February, 2024. 

She is thrilled to have the opportunity to play here, with partner Mark Dann, and dear friends, Amy Soucy, Ben Silver, David Budd, Vito Pettrocito and Annie Roland and Carrie Chapman, in this nurturing cafe and venue Tara and Brian have lovingly created for our community.