Lisa Markovich & Beyond Blonde.....came together in 2000 when lead vocalist Lisa Fuller, now Markovich, branched out on her own, stepping away from the cover music scene to test the waters with her original music.  Lisa met Donna Compos (drummer) @ a blues jam. Donna is currently doing backing vocals while in treatment for cancer.  They joined forces and a few weeks later, Joyce Sampson (Bass player) joined. The accidental female trio continued on until William "Suekey" Sukeforth (lead guitarist) joined the band in May 2003. Eventually the band name "BEYOND BLONDE" was born in August of 2003. The blues rock, classic rock influences they shared formed into pure, positive, straight-ahead, soul-driven rock-n-roll that'll make ya dance.  Mixing originals and cover tunes, BB made quite a name for themselves in the New England area.  In 2010, Lisa changed directions with her music.  Stopping the cover music/club scene, Lisa's focus is once again on writing, recording and performing her original music.  The shows will be a mix of acoustic and electric instrumentation with various musicians combining originals and select covers from artists such as KT Tunstill and the like.

PAST HISTORY of BEYOND BLONDE:  The bands travels have taken them to FL, KY, OH, NY, CT, VT, NH, MA & RI. Festivals, clubs, fund raising events and having a good time are high on their priority list. Festivals and other special events have included the Heritage Festival (opening for The Spinners 2010); Sakonnet Rhythm and Blues Fest (Little Compton, RI 2002); Sunset Music Festival (Newport, RI 2002 (Cowsills) & 2007 (opened for Joan Jett); Seafood Festival (Newport, RI - 02-11); Midwest Music Entertainment Industry Conference (Lexington, KY - 2003); Brockton Fair (Brockton, MA - 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08); New York Independent Music Festival (NY, NY - 2003); 4th Annual Talarico Blues & Jazz Festival (Manchester, NH - 2004); Laconia Bike Week (Laconia, NH - 04, 05); Motorcycles for Middlesex (NH, 2004); Whaling City Festival (New Bedford, MA - 2004, 2010); the annual WAAF Bike Run (Chooch's 2004); March of Dimes, Saving babies, together with WHJY (W. Greenwich, RI - 05); MDA Motorcycle Ride (New Bedford, MA - 05); and the Madeira Feast (New Bedford, MA - 04, 05); Bolton Fair, Bolton, MA (2010). Beyond Blonde have been featured performers on Cox Cable's "Center Stage", (2 different performances airing in 2002 & 2004); New Bedford Cable and Fall River Cable (2004) and have a DVD/VHS music video of the song "My Interpretation" produced and filmed by Al Angel of Angel's Touch Production, East Coast Songwriters (2011); Dartmouth Concert Series Cable Access (2011)

Press Coverage includes internationally circulated magazines Gritz, Newport Life, Burn (UK) and Powerplay (UK). Featured in Limelight Magazine (08); Website press and regional coverage in Soundcheck Magazine (Boston - no longer in operation); The Providence Phoenix; The Standard Times (Coastin, New Bedford, MA); The Leo Weekly (KY); Chevy Chaser Magazine (KY); Newport Daily News; Newport Voice (no longer in operation); Providence Journal (Lifebeat) and the Resident (CT newspaper); Motif

Beyond Blonde gives of themselves musically and as people to help those in need.  Recently, Lisa was asked to write a song for a documentary about the homelessness in Rhode Island.  The song title became the documentary name "You Can Make A Differencer".  BB has performed at several fund raising benefits which included benefits for victims of the Station Fire in W. Warwick, RI, Rockin' for Wishes (cancer) and numberous programs to benefit individuals with cancer. They are also involved with programs to free people from substance abuse and domestic violence and donate proceeds from CD sales to Middlesex Human Services http://www.mhsainc.org/. A highlight for Lisa in working with Middlesex Human Services, was to share the stage and sing along side Steven Tyler of Aerosmith during a benefit show in February 2003. Beyond Blonde also released "September Skies" as a single in 2002 after 9/11 and donated the proceeds from the sale to the NY Firefighters. "September Skies" is also a track on their CD Famous Last Words, which is sold out.  MP3 downloads of the album can still be found on CDBaby.com

Lisa Markovich (Fuller/Firda) - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, founder, songwriter

Mick Coste - Drums

Mike "KAZ" Kaczmarczyk - Bass

Mike Markovich - Bass

Gary Ross - guitar, keyboard

Donna Compos - Drums, backing vocals

The Players

LISA
founder, lead vocals, rhythm guitar

MICK
drums / vocals

KAZ
Mike Kaczmarczyk
bass

MIKE bass

GARY
Guitar/Keys/Vocals

DONNA
drums/vocals
Donna is currently being treated for IGG Myeloma Cancer but does play out here and there.  We love you and miss you