Bio

Lucia Comnes is an independent American singer, songwriter, fiddler and guitarist with a ‘singular voice’ (SF Chronicle) whose roots music crosses genres of Folk, Americana, Pop, Irish & Bluegrass. She writes powerful melodies with earthy lyrics that reflect her connection to the elements. Her album, ‘Held in the Arms’, was greatly praised in the US: “There is not an inferior tune on this entire 43-minute album (No Depression)” and on national TV in Italy, was described by Folk Radio UK as “A journey into the light… Assured beautifully crafted American Folk.”

Her impressive musical background includes playing/touring with Joan Baez, Chris Thile, Mary Gauthier, Joscho Stephan, opening for Paul Brady and collaborating with Liam Ó Maonlaí (Hothouse Flowers). Her song, ‘No Hiding Place’, a swampy blues number that marries lines from Appalachian ballads to a Bo Diddley beat, was recognised by the Dallas Texas Songwriters Association as Best Song of the Year in 2014.

She has independently produced and released more than 100 original songs since 2008 and in 2026 was the recipient of a Global Talent Visa in the UK. Her original songs have been considered for the Eurovision Song Contest and heard by millions on YouTube including the soundtrack of Dr. Chris Boshuizen’s (aka Dr Chrispy) space voyage in ‘Zero Gravity’. Her voice, crystal clear but with a hint of mystery, was described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “singular… embedded with soul and spirit.”