Diane Ward: 2009-09-26 at Luna Star Cafe

Diane Ward's acoustic trio enraptured their audience at Luna Star Cafe. Ana said, “ . . . Diane's vocals are beyond magnificent and she & her band are absolute PROS . . . her originals naturally suit her incredibly well . . . ” Above, we have Jack Shawde on guitar, Diane Ward on vocals, guitar and keyboard, and Debbie Duke on bass. Check Diane Ward's gig schedule and enjoy her soundclips, videos, photos and more at DianeWard.com, Facebook, MySpace, and YouTube. You may also follow Diane on Twitter.com/dianewardmusic.
 

Diane Ward on lead vocals and acoustic guitar. Ana said, “ . . . she plays a fantastic rhythm guitar and seamlessly switches to keyboard to complement that fabulous voice . . . ” A Miami native, Diane went solo in 1995 and connected with Jack Shawde to pursue a more acoustic sound. She has released 4 albums - “Wonderlight” (2006), “The Great Impossible” (2003), “Move” (1999) and “Mirror” (1995) - and is now working on her 5th under the Shinytown Records label. Diane Ward's physical CD's are sold at CD Baby and live concerts.
 

Diane Ward on lead vocals and keyboard. Ana said, “ . . . excellent clever lyrics that hold you with that voice that keeps you tuned into her channel while you are transported . . . ” Diane has done studio work for other artists including Stephanie Callahan, Marianne Flemming, Forget the Name, Brian Franklin, Robbie Gennet, Magda Hiller, Billy Livesay, Tony Moyer, Ade Pever, Matthew Sabatella, Nuclear Valdez, and The Volunteers.
 

Jack Shawde on rhythm and lead guitar. Ana said, “ . . . the lead guitar is fantastic and solid . . . ” A highly accomplished performer, arranger and producer, Jack has worked with renowned artists such as Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Bob Dylan, Dr. John, Al Kooper, Stan Lynch of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, and John Mayall. Jack recently accompanied Enrique Iglesias at the Latin Grammy Awards. Jack Shawde has a website at http://www.jackshawde.com and a MySpace site at MySpace.com/jackshawde.
 

Debbie Duke on bass. Ana said, “ . . . the bass was marvelous and very creative . . . ” Primarily a bassist, Debbie is a multi-instrumentalist (trumpet, melodica, guitar, keyboards, didgeridoo and graduated from Louisiana State U. with a degree in French Horn Performance), composer and arranger. She is in high demand as a performer & session bassist and has worked with Alex Bach, Brian Franklin, Diane Ward Band, Matthew Sabatella, Nil Lara, Robbie Gennet Band, Sixo, and Trophy Wife. Debbie Duke has a website at http://www.spongeheadmusic.com.
 

Diane Ward acoustic trio. Ana closes with, “ . . . no need for special effects or fancy high-tech electronics here . . . they were outstanding . . . you should have heard the applause!”