Lisa.

Lisa Domkat was born in Chicago and the family relocated to West Virginia early in her childhood, exposing her to both Bluegrass and Blues music at an early age. Always known as a “loud” child, people would say, “wow, she’s got a voice that just cuts through!” At age 12, she was the youngest member in the adult choir at church and was soon studying voice, piano, French horn and guitar. Nothing else held her attention like music. She went on to study Opera and graduated with a BFA in Vocal Music. After college she had a short but illustrious career in singing-telegrams, writing songs and portraying characters. It’s what she used to call “theater in the lap”. Eventually moving to San Diego and earning a living in telecom, Lisa sang with local rock bands in the area and helped to produce the annual fundraiser known as “Blues at Braille”. In 2015 she formed a Rock-Funk band called the “Dom Katz” but between rock gigs, she was nurturing her passion for the Blues by singing at open mic nights around town. In 2017, she formed Manzanita Blues with some of the talented, like-minded musicians whom she met along the way. Today, Manzanita Blues continues to thrive and is a constant source of joy for its members. Lisa is happily looking forward to going back into the studio to start work on their second album. “Our chemistry is great on stage and off, our music gets people dancing and our shows are a celebration. Simply put, Manzanita Blues is FUN! We have a blast and the energy is infectious. As a singer, making music with people you like and admire, it doesn’t get any better!”