I'm an artist and a singer/songwriter who started singing professionally in 1981 with my first band, The Last Resorts, at Toronto punk clubs: Larry's Hideaway & the Turning Point.

I first became popular with my cow-punk Rang Tango, and some consider me a "pioneer of the alternative country in Canada."

I released my current record, Matador, in January 2024 to rave reviews:

"Lori Yates’ Matador sparkles with seductive grooves, wonderfully inventive melodies and finely crafted, emotive-filled vocals. Matador is, so far, my favourite album of the year. - Rob Bowman, Grammy-winning Professor of Music, Feb. 2024

"Not very often do you run into a record so beautifully rendered as Lori Yates’ Matador. The songs contain so much wisdom and are exquisitely sung. That voice is a gift. I loved this record." - Jim Cuddy, Blue Rodeo, March 2024

- Signed two major record deals - Sony Nashville and Virgin Music Canada, and five independent records.
- Nominated: Juno, CCMA Polaris Prize (longer list) and two Lifetime Achievement Awards.
- Socan #1 award.
- Creator of "Creative Genius Songwriting Workshop" & performance coach
- Over 10,000 hours of stage time, performance, writing, studio, and all areas of music.
- Strong advocate of women in music.

I've been eaten up and spit out by the business a few times, but at 63 years old, I'm still going strong!

www.loriyates.com