Bostonian Lori Diamond and New Yorker Fred Abatelli, have been creating and performing music together in New England since their "destined" meeting on Myspace in 2007. Lori, an award winning songwriter (finalist, Great American Songwriting Contest 2010, Best Female Vocalist, Pulse Magazine 2011), combines alluring, soulful vocals and seasoned piano playing that are a perfect match for Fred's solid finger work and clever phrasing on both bass and guitar. Fans of Norah Jones, Sarah MacLachlan and Joni Mitchell, quickly become fans of Lori & Fred as they explore Jazz, Acoustic, Folk, Pop, Gospel and Blues influences and gently infuse them in a flavorful Adult Contemporary style that's all their own.

Lori & Fred's latest collection of original songs,"TRUE", has just been joyfully released to a packed house in October 2011 at the Wachusett Music Series. Like their other CDs, "Bound" and "Mystery", "TRUE" is receiving endless praise from their audiences, peers and industry professionals alike.

"Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli have created a masterpiece with their new CD, True. The songwriting and production are outstanding. The musicianship is incredible and Lori's voice is gorgeous! For fans of Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos and Natalie Merchant, you may have found the fourth voice in that music genre's version of Mount Rushmore."
- Gene Foley / Foley Entertainment, Inc.

July 2011 showcased the dynamic duo on the main stage of the legendary, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and in August, they were headliners at the Wachusett Valley Folk Festival along with David Wilcox, Mary Gauthier and Madison Violet. These prestigious opportunities have inspired Lori and Fred more than ever to connect with audiences far and wide. Peter Yarrow, Tracy Grammer, Jimmy LaFave, DALA, David Roth, John Gorka, Ellis Paul and Mustard's Retreat are just a few of the national acts these rapidly ascending musicians will have shared the stage within 2010-2012. How will they top off this ground breaking year? They have been invited to perform at First Night Boston AND First Night Worcester - a true honor!

You'll find Lori & Fred at intimate coffeehouses, house concerts and various festivals and benefits throughout the year. Seek them out - you'll be glad you did.

Press

"What struck me, besides the wonderful musicianship, was how present they were: with the audience and with the songs...they were a pleasure to watch and to hear."

DAVID TAMULEVICH - The Roots Agency

"Lori's latest recording reflects the many aspects of her fine music...gorgeous vocals, wonderful melodies, honest, authentic subject matter, tasteful production, and she knows her way around a keyboard...a combination that yields a beautiful result..."

DAVID ROTH - singer/songwriter/inspirational performer

"These songs respectively cut a facet of precision conveying Diamond's impressionistic, lush piano playing coupled with honey-coated vocal stylings. Heaven must be near."

PAUL MAHER JR. - Pulse Magazine

"Diamond feeds off of emotions in a major way to where the listener is hanging on to every note & word. There is so much feeling & emotion being conveyed here that the music itself truly glistens."

JIMMY RAE - SKOPE MAGAZINE

"Diamond boasts a beautiful voice as she effortlessly flexes her sweet, airy ambience on an original collection of heartfelt songs."

DOUG SLOAN - Metronome Magazine

"'True' will make you want to sing along to it, and you might even find yourself comparing Diamond and Abatelli to the looming artists from the 1970s in their ability to create music that could remain popular over the decades."

Bill Copeland - BillCopelandMusicNews.com

"Her voice, lush and sexy one minute, hushed and vulnerable the next, pulls the many moods she's conjuring into sharper focus, and delivers the lyrical goods with style and substance."

ERIC KILBURN - Wellspring Sound

"The songs boast rich, textured piano arrangements and thoughtful lyrics about welcoming the positive and dealing with the troubles that ebb and flow through a lifetime."

SCOTT MCLENNAN - Music Journalist

"The lyrics are intelligent and artfully written, the arrangements are first class and the musicianship through Mystery is top notch. Mystery is an experience, and Diamond is aptly named."

WILDY HASKELL - WildysWorld.com

"Lori is able to weave through each song with strength and vulnerability while captivating listeners with her heartfelt vocals and her mastery of the piano keys."

JOHN CAMPBELL - Independents Uncovered

"This singer's voice lands somewhere between the soulful emotional impact of Sarah Maclachlan and the chops and range of Joni Mitchell. Great pitch and feel. VERY RARE!"

JONATHAN RICHARDS - Garageband.com

"This wonderful artist seems to have that human touch, the knack of making you almost gasp out loud ‘my goodness that's exactly how I felt when..."

CHRIS HARDIN - Singer/Songwriter

"When I got Mystery last week I found out what I've been missing - beautiful, lush piano, her crystal clear voice, and lots of beautiful songs about love, family and life's beauties and mysteries."

HEATHER MILLER - Lyrical Venus Radio Hour