Bio
“Truly an original, Elizabeth Lockhart’s eclectic life-long journey informs through music her distinctive blend of traditional folk with elements of classical, world and contemporary music. Her sound combines soulful vocals, an intricate finger picking guitar style and detailed storytelling , drawing listeners in through evocative and powerful narratives. There are very few musicians on the scene delivering Lockhart’s style of music with her level of beauty to audiences...”
~ John Davis talk show host, producer, cellist, Morning Edition NPR, WGCU
“For as long as I can remember, music has been my greatest teacher, healer and the place where my passion tells stories about my heart.” At an early age, Elizabeth’s voice brought deep emotion to audiences with her rich tone, vocal range and unique expression. She would eventually study Opera Performance at North Carolina School of the Arts and reach professional status performing with the Piedmont Opera Company. It wasn't until she found folk and roots music that she felt compelled to develop her guitar and writing style. Reminiscent of 60’s folk revival women icons such as Joan Baez, Judy Collins, and Joanie Mitchell, with her self taught finger picking style, Elizabeth Lockhart delivers this type of quality performance.
The Oklahoma-born Lockhart has opened for Reba McEntire and collaborated with other great musicians from all different genres including April Verch, Chuck Brodsky, Chris Rosser, Billy Cardine, Michael Kott, and River Guerguerian. A regular at Kerville and Sisters Folk Festival where she studied with fabulous folk femmes Dar William’s and Susan Werner.
Elizabeth has family roots in New Mexico and is glad to have recently returned to this extraordinary land. Her album ‘Master Key’ was recorded in beloved Asheville, North Carolina (c. 2006). She is currently recording her second album here in New Mexico, to be released sometime next year. I invite you to listen to her original work on Spotify, Apple Music, or your favorite music platform. Or visit www.elizabethlockhartmusic.com for booking, music and current events and news.
“Her music always communicates.
Her voice connects.
It is contemporary, primal and deeply honest.”
~ Cynthia Arnold, president and CEO ‘One Earth United’
Ms. Lockhart released her debut folk album ‘Master Key’ in 2019. Master Key is a twelve-song collection of smooth, heart-felt tracks that gently draw the listener in, leading them on a poetic journey, from the soothing piano sounds of ‘'Lifer' to the more dramatic and descriptive narrative and cello swells on 'Widows Walk.' Lockhart combines hundreds of year old traditional ballads with her original, contemporary folk compositions. Weaving together elements of classical, folk, world -pop and blues, Master Key delivers timeless orchestration, haunting stories and melodies that appeal to a cosmopolitan audience.
