Lois Maffeo
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Lois is an Olympia, Washington-based American musician and writer.
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[edit] Musical career
Her first foray into music was in the band Lumihoops, with Sharon Berman and Jan Brock. They only played live once at the Smithfield cafe, but can be heard on the Yoyo records compilation "Throw."
Her second foray into music was with Pat Maley in the band Courtney Love.
After this, Maffeo began her solo career as “Lois” (or, as she often says, “The Lois”). She generally appears with other musicians playing drums and backup, but her group has changed over the years. Some may consider her an anti-folk musician, combining the ethics and politics of punk with acoustic instrumentation, though she generally disdains such simplistic labels. She has worked with musicians such as Donna Dresch, Molly Neuman, Elliott Smith, Brendan Canty and Heather Dunn. Her recordings have been produced and co-produced by artists such as Calvin Johnson and Ian MacKaye. She has occasionally sung with bands Dub Narcotic Sound System, Red Stars Theory and others.
[edit] Partial discography
- “Butterfly Kiss,” 1992, K Records
- “Press Play & Record 7" single,” 1992, K Records
- “Strumpet,” 1993, K Records
- “Trouble With Me 7" single,” 1993 K Records
- “Indie” on “Working Holiday,” 1993, K Records
- “Lowrider,” 1994, Slabco
- “Bet The Sky,” 1995, K Records
- “Shy Town EP,” 1995, K Records
- “Snapshot Radio EP,” 1996, K Records
- “Infinity Plus,” 1996, K Records
- “The Union Themes” (as Lois Maffeo & Brendan Canty), 2000, Kill Rock Stars
- “Owl & The Pussycat” (as Owl & The Pussycat), 2003, Kill Rock Stars
[edit] Personal history
Maffeo is a third-generation Arizonan, although she has not lived in Arizona since attending The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, in the 1980s. She graduated from Xavier School for Girls, (now known as Xavier College Preparatory) a Catholic, girls’ high school run by the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary (B.V.M.) in Phoenix, Arizona.
Maffeo lived in Mount Pleasant, Washington, D.C. for a time. She was resident in the neighborhood during the 1991 riot.
Maffeo returned to Olympia. There she has served as theater manager of the Olympia Film Society, of which organization she continues to be a member. Her performances on opening nights of the Olympia Film Festival have wooed audiences for years; notable among the performances is Maffeo’s 2004 turn as Johnny Bonafiglio.
As a coffee roaster with Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters, Maffeo has developed a refined palate for the beverage.
