bio
Lindsay Bellows and Ananda Vaughan have found the perfect complements in each other: Lindsay is a soulful songbird, who soars and dives over the lush textures of Ananda's musical landscapes. Equal parts groove and melody, their songs take audiences on a journey from solitude to connection, despair to hope, and the mundane to the mystical.
Ananda and Lindsay are storytellers, spirit callers, and songhealers on a mission to open a field of magic through music in which anything is possible. Live looping makes possible the intricate vocal harmonies and instrumental compositions that underlie spellbinding melodies and transcendent guitar solos. Sometimes bluesy and rocking, sometimes soft and ethereal, the sounds never fail to provide us with powerful medicine for the moment.
Ananda trained for many years as a jazz guitarist, and has found inspiration in other guitar masters from rock, folk and world music. Lindsay grew up with pop and R&B music, and studied the influencers of her childhood idols -- the soul and blues singers of the mid 20th century. The pair brings together the best of all these genres to create a sound that is authentically and uniquely their own.
Ananda and Lindsay have had the privilege of sharing stages with some incredible musicians including: Blues Traveller, Dr John, Ayla Nereo, The Polish Ambassador, Dirtwire, Peia, Wildlight, MaMuse, Deya Dova, Mariee Sioux, and Handmade Moments.
When they're not touring, recording, or rehearsing for BrightSide Blue, Ananda works as a music teacher, guitarist, and producer. Lindsay is a voice coach and facilitates women's singing circles.
For more about Ananda visit http://anandavmusic.com/
For more about Lindsay visit https://lindsaysongs.com/
testimonials
“I feel so relieved to remember the beauty and possibility in the world. Despite the pain and loss, we still have this. Thank you.”
“I was overcome with emotion about your music. It touched my heart at the deepest level – to tears, in fact.”
“You delivered us. You took us over the rocks and through the hard places and we were with you every step of the way. Now we feel like we've arrived someplace special and we couldn't be more grateful.”
"A shower of grace for the soul!"
"You rocked it. I was so blown away and so happy I made it! Beautiful, powerful, passionate music!"
“Thank you two for the beautiful, uplifting, inspirational music...it really filled my heart and replenished my soul.”
"Thank you again for playing [our venue]. We were blown away by your talent and range!"
"If you haven't seen or heard BrightSide Blue yet, it's time. Their presence and artistry is the real deal. The kind of music that just echoes in your soul from all corners of the world...If you're looking for some new sonic beauty, check out Between Worlds. You won't be sorry."
"We were truly mesmerized by their beautiful voices, creativity, and music with a positive message."
"Every BrightSide Blue concert is entertaining, healing, and full of love."
"Sitting among the trees, listening to the angelic and inspired sounds of BrightSide Blue, my soul and spirit sang in harmony. We were all captivated by the beautiful performance!"
"Beautiful music, beautiful souls. These are the priceless experiences that hold true worth in this journey."