The official release of “Churches and Prisons,” an inspirational cd was on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Synergy Café, 4437 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. “Churches and Prisons” is more than the latest inspirational cd written and recorded by veteran composer/singer Andrea Lane. It is a concept and artistic expression, which encompasses and challenges our existence on the planet. Andrea challenges us to stand for something or fall for nothing. This 10-song cd was written during a time in Andrea’s life where she was performing in churches and prisons exclusively. From the bluesy rock beginning “Listening”, to the very last song, “Love lives in Me”, the listener is taken from sacred talks with God to righteous mutterings. Heavy hitting songs such as “There is only love” compel the audience into quiet submission while other tunes (“I have seen the Phoenix Rise”) calm and soothe the soul. The lone political song “I Am” makes a commentary on the way things seem to be going and how we can change. Andrea Lane is a trained singer/songwriter with a dance background. She has been writing songs, recording and performing music for over 20 years. She has fronted several different rock bands, most notably “North Green”. Their ep “7 Deadly Songs” placed 7 songs on the popular WB television show, “The Gilmore Girls.” As a solo artist, Andrea has released songs through Cleopatra Record and Independent Records along with a number of other independent projects. In the rock scene, she has performed at noted L.A. clubs including “The Roxy”, “The Gig”, “Molly Mallone’s”, and “The Rainbow Bar and Grill.” In the spiritual music scene, she performs at “Agape International Spiritual Center”, “Unity of South Bay”, “Redondo Beach Church of Religious Science”, “A Global New Thought Association” and various other venues. “Churches and Prisons” is available at CD BABY or www.myspace.com/andrealane. Her independently released ep “Blessings” is also available at “The Agape Quiet Mind Bookstore”. “7 Deadly Songs” is no longer available. www.myspace.com/andrealane