September 11 - Ship Point - Victoria

September 27 - New Release Friday! - la vida sigue

= life goes on

la vida sigue is a 5-song EP bookmarked by two versions of the song I wrote for my mom, who passed on Sep. 27, 2021.

All English, but -- it's also a segway to ... wait for it... upcoming Spanish song releases...! calmate! los espero!

Creator of Soul Folk Pop

Artist: Lola Parks

(aka singer-songwriter Sandy Powlik)

has a mission to achieve cultural brokerage through voice and song. With dangerous lyrics and a seductive voice, she is a skillful and intelligent songwriter who stays true to jazz roots while letting pop sensibilities surface.

ALA Sara Bareilles, Brandi Carlile, Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys.

Lola Parks

Lola Parks (Sandy Powlik) is a Soul Folk Pop singer-songwriter from Vancouver. Her style is intimate, evocative, boho chic. A skillful and intelligent songwriter, she is deeply influenced by her heritage while staying true to her jazz roots ALA Sara Bareilles, Brandi Carlile, Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones.

“One seriously amazing voice” - Brett Smith-Daniels, Luxton Fair

"Lola Parks is the most mature, original, soulful and honest fusion/folk act I've had the pleasure to witness. Sandy Powlik’s dangerous writing and immaculate vocal stylings inspire me to get up tomorrow.” - Barry Newman, Cosmic Debris Mag

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Summer Sounds & Stuff

Hey friends!

Hope you're getting in some fun in the sun (when it shows its face & warmth) & checking out live music.

June 10-14 - attended the International Indigenous Music Summit in Toronto. First conference that I didn't attend as an artist! Amazingly, I went representing Creative BC. So cool. Amazing folks, great & diverse music, solid & relevant dialogue / discussions.

A few events this summer that I'm honoured to be a part of & want to let you in on:

June 9 - Applewood Gran Fondo - kick off in Fort Langley at Eagle Acres Farm (11am-1pm)

July 31 - City of Surrey and FUSIONpresents - Sounds of Summer - feat. Hayley Wallis (7:15-8pm) & yours truly (6:30-7pm)

Aug 20 - City of Victoria presents - Summer at Ship Point, Inner Harbour - Lola Parks (6-7pm)

Very best,
warmly,
ciao for now!

xx Lola

Photo by the great Adam Lee, Victoria Music Scene - Songhees July 2023 - Jun 18th, 2024

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You Are The Best

( April 2023 )

Price: $1.00

"You Are The Best" is a fun, relaxed female empowerment tune about being clear on your boundaries and having self-respect. Stand strong, be true to you. Be you, it becomes you.